[Md-sligo] FW: Saturday Technology Training Session, February 7th, 1pm to 4pm, MLK library - Getting your Adaptive Technologies together

[Brown, Debbie]

From: Timony, James (DCPL) [mailto:James.Timony at dc.gov]
Sent: Wednesday, February 04, 2015 9:44 AM
To: Timony, James (DCPL)
Subject: Saturday Technology Training Session, February 7th, 1pm to 4pm, MLK library - Getting your Adaptive Technologies together

The Saturday Technology Training Session (STS) on Saturday February 7th from 1pm to 4pm in room 215 at the MLK library is the first meeting of the Job Club that may be especially helpful to people with disabilities, and will feature Reggie Pratt of the Inspirational 3 Support Group and Loren Mikola of the Partnership on Employment and Accessible Technology (PEAT).

Reggie Pratt works with the Inspirational 3 Support Group which holds a weekly conference call on the topic of support for people who are blind or have low vision .  The call takes place from 7pm to 9pm every Tuesday night.  One of the regular topics is peer to peer training in Android accessibility. The conference call number is 559-726-1300 Access Code 813025# .  The I3 Support group is interested in working with the library to distribute mobile accessibility training to adaptive technology users in the DC/MD/VA area.

Loren Mikola works with The Partnership on Employment & Accessible Technology (PEAT), an initiative promoting the employment, retention, and career advancement of people with disabilities through the development, adoption, and promotion of accessible technology. PEAT is funded by the U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Disability Employment Policy (link is external) and is managed by the Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America (RESNA). Guided by a consortium of policy and technology leaders, PEAT is the only entity of its kind that brings together employers, technology providers, thought leaders, and technology users around the intersecting topics of accessible technology and employment.

The itinerary will go as follows:

1:00 PM -- Introductions and Announcements
1:15 PM -- First Presenter
1:30 PM -- Questions
1:45 PM -- Second Presenter
2:00 PM -- Questions
2:15 PM - 4:00 PM -- Break out groups and one-on-one work at the Adaptive Technology Workstations

The 1st section of the Job Club Curriculum is included below.


The first step in the Center for Accessibilities Job Club will focus on getting your adaptive technologies together.  That means knowing JAWS, knowing what devices are going to be most useful to you, and knowing your resources and the services that will help you in your job search.  An introduction to the Job Club and some notes on the first step of the curriculum are pasted below and attached.  Your homework is to look this over, think about what adaptive technologies and skills you will need to conduct your job search, and get to work.  The Adaptive Technologies session of the job club will meet from 1pm to 4pm on Saturday, February 7th in room 215 Center for Accessibility at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library.

Job Club that may be especially helpful to people with disabilities

The Job Club Wiki is at the following webpage:
http://districtcommons.org/jobclub

Welcome to the Job Club. This is all about relationships

We offer:

. A support group
. Adaptive Technologies, Training and Networking
. A space to interact and work

What We Can Do For You

The Job Club provides:

. A bi-weekly meeting
. Support and advice
. Training
. Presentations, demonstrations, discussion and the chance for one-on-one consultation

What We Cannot Do For You

. Provide jobs or a job list.
. Facilitate employment placement.

What You Agree To Do:

Treat your job search as a job!
Look for leads,
Make the telephone calls,
Build your network of contacts,
Go to appointments (job interviews, informational interviews, etc.) and
Generally commit yourself to the hard job of finding a job.
Respect the confidentiality of all participants in the meeting.
Complete all agreed-upon assignments.
Approach network contacts with courtesy
Treat all with respect.
Share information
Comply with the rules and procedures
come back and share with others your experience


GET STARTED

You may have questions:

. What do I want to do? What should I be doing?
. What tasks and activities are necessary for a successful outcome?
. Where do I start?.

Your search is a project and will need to be managed. There will be many phases to your search including, discovering the role you are called to do, marketing yourself, and measuring your success in completing tasks.

Finding a Job

. Know your Adaptive Technologies
. Get over anger, disappointment, and fear, relax. and get on with it
. Identify the job/vocation to which you are led.
. Prepare a resume, job hunt materials.
. Research your options.
. Research companies/informational interviews.
. Target best options


The Job Search or Career Discovery Process

This guide is organized around the following points:

1. Know your Adaptive Technologies -- Feb 7th

. Computer Access Technologies
. Community Resources
. Spiritual Practice


2. Identify your Purpose and Direction -- Feb 21st

. What Are Your Strengths, Gifts
. What Makes You Happy? What Do You Enjoy?
. Where Do You Go From Here? Putting it all together.

March 7th - CANCELED
3. Marketing Strategy -- March 21st. April 4th

. Research
. Elevator Speech
. Resume Creation
. Business Cards
. Define the Target Market/Industry/Companies
. Communications Plan


4. Traditional and Non-Traditional Approach -- April 18th, May 2nd

. Responding to Ads - Cover Letter Writing
. Internet Usage
. Working with Recruiters
. Alumni Associations
. Informational Interviews
. Networking
. Accountability Groups

5. Interviewing -- May 16th, June 6th

. Preparation and Additional Research
. Thank You Letters
. Follow Up
. Rejection

6. Decision Making -- June 20th

. Offers of Employment - What to do?
. Negotiation

7. Routine -- July 18th

. Daily Activities
. Unemployed

1. Know your Adaptive Technologies -- Feb 7th

The following Adaptive Technologies are available at Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library and are also networked to all other locations:
JAWS - screen reader for people who are blind
MAGic - screen magnifier for people with low vision
WYNN Wizard - scanning and literacy software for people with learning disabilities
The following stand-alone devices are available in some library locations:
Topaz - closed circuit television video magnifiers that magnify printed text up to 70 times
SARA - stand-alone scanning and reading device: simple to use, self-contained print-to-speech systems that have large tactile buttons that make them ideal for first-time users
Technologies for Customers who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing
Video Relay Service: two-way video station that allows American Sign Language access to remote video stations and conventional telephones via a free remote sign language interpreter. (MLK Only)
Handheld Amplifier (PocketTalker): audio amplifier that allows users with T-switch hearing aids to amplify conversation.  Available at 25 branch locations and Martin Luther King Reading Rooms.
Induction Loop Assistive Listening Device: electromagnetic loops that amplify sound that is already amplified in a Public Address system, for people who are hard of hearing and who wear hearing aids with telecoil or T-switch:  Room A-5 of the Martin Luther King Library.
TTY: telephone typewriter permits an individual who is deaf, hard-of-hearing or has a speech difficulty to make and receive telephone calls. The conversation is read on a lighted display screen and/or a paper printout on the TTY. Persons using a TTY may call any standard phone user by placing the call through Telecommunications Relay Service, or they may call another TTY user directly.

Deffinitions of Adaptive Technologies available in the Center for Accessibility at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library:
Screen Reader Software - describes information on a computer screen in synthesized speech for people who are blind or have difficulty reading: JAWS and WindowEyes.
Screen Magnification Software - magnifies information on a computer screen for people who have low vision: ZoomText and Magic.
Print-to-Speech Readers and Software - convert printed text into synthesized speech by using a flatbed scanner and optical character recognition software through a PC:  Kurzweil 1000 and OpenBook.
Stand-alone Scanning and Reading devices - simple to use, self-contained print-to-speech systems that have large tactile buttons that make them ideal for first-time users:  The Freedom Scientific SARA.
Braille Translation software - translates digital text into digital Braille and sends it to be embossed by a Braille printer: Duxbury.
Braille Embosser - a Braille printer that embosses Braille onto specialized Braille paper: Juliet Interpoint Braille embosser.
Refreshable Braille Display - a hardware device that uses tactile pins to display Braille characters from a computer:  Freedom Scientific has a PacMate 20-cell Braille display on loan to the library.
Braille Notetaker - portable hand-held computer accessible to blind and low vision users:
Speech Recognition: software converts spoken language into digital text, as an alternative to keyboard text input: Dragon Naturally Speaking.
CCTVs - closed circuit television or video magnifiers that magnify printed text up to 50 times:  Tabletop models include SmartView, MagniSight , MyReader and Topaz. Handheld model is  Senseview.  PC-compatible models include Optelec and Prisma. Tabletop model CCTVs are also available in six neighborhood libraries: Cleveland Park, Palisades, Lamond-Riggs, Capitol View, Washington Highlands, and Woodridge.
Adjustable furniture - includes computer tables that adjust in height by electronic switch from 29 to 45 inches to suit the needs of individual patrons. Adjustable keyboard and mouse trays adjust to any angle and height to accommodate physical mobility issues.
7-Large screen (27") computer monitors - one on an adjustable arms so screens can be pulled close to the face for better viewing.  Monitors are on three-part extendable Monitor Arms.
Low-tech adaptive technology - adhesive tactile dots on a keyboard give users who are blind or have low vision an anchor around which to navigate the keyboard quickly.  Wide felt-tip markers make handwriting accessible to users with low vision. A hand-held Braille Labeler produces labels for common office items. The library has a sample large-key calculator, talking tape measure, TV amplifier and other items.
Typing Training software - lets blind or low vision learn touch typing: Talking Typer, Talking Typing Tutor.
Accessible Portable AudioBook Players - portable devices that allow the user to listen to digital audio books in various formats: Victor Reader Stream and BookSense for Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (LBPH) downloadable digital Talking Books; Victor Wave for Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic CDs (for loan to LBPH patrons); Creative Zen Stone for the library's downloadable Overdrive and Recorded Books (demonstration only); Playaways (for loan to all DCPL patrons).
RollerMouse Pro - an ergonomic pointing device that helps prevent strain and tension of upper extremity muscles, including shoulders and elbows.
Adjustable workstation ergonomic accessories - Ergoform adjustable keyboard tray, and monitor arm accommodate many body types.
Portable CCTV - the Humanware SenseView is a hand-held portable video magnifier that magnifies from 4 to 22 times
Augmentative communication device - a communication board that let users with physical disabilities communicate by punching various programmable labeled buttons: Cheaptalk 8 + Universal Iconmaker CD.
Alternative Mice - easier to access for people with physical disabilities:  Trackball, RollerBall, RollerMouse.
Alternative Keyboards - with large print keys, larger key size or alternative key arrangement: Zoomtext Keyboard, BigKeys.
Magnifying Glasses and handheld magnifying lenses - in various strengths from 2x to 10x with LCD illumination: 3X LED Magnifiers available at branches and in Martin Luther King reading rooms.
Braille Note hand-held PDA - with refreshable Braille display and keyboard.
BookSense Portable Book Reader - a competitor to Victor Stream, but with 4Gb memory, a radio and wireless capability.
Digital DTB Player - the new Digital Talking Book Reader from the National Library Service (NLS).  Plays books on cartridges or downloaded over the Internet.  Allows for navigation by chapter at the push of a button.
PlayAway - one-book-per-player MP3 audio book device that you can borrow from the library and return just like a print book.
Accessible Games - chess and card games that have tactile markings and large print.
OpenBook - scanning and reading system for people who are blind
Kidspiration - visual organization software for kids
InspireData - visual organization software with an emphasis on math
Inspiration - visual organization software for people with learning disabilities
Word Prediction - WordQ and SpeakQ software that make writing easier by offering suggestions and using voice recognition.
Switches - large one-click buttons that can be used along with software to make computer access easy and fun for people who have physical or intellectual limitations that prevent them from gaining access to computers.
Switch Games - software that can be used in combination with button switches.
Head Tracker and On-screen Keyboard optical mouse - for people who have limited physical dexterity. A reflective dot is worn on the forehead and a camera and software track the positioning and translate this into mouse movements and clicks. ScreenDoor on-screen keyboard allows alphabetical and numerical typing using the HeadTracker.
iPad and iTouch -- mobile technologies with gestural interfaces made by Apple.  Both have the Voiceover screenreader and Zoom magnification.
AbleGamers Adaptive Gaming Station

Community Employment Resources for people with Disabilities in the District/Maryland/Virginia

DC Public Library
Center for Accessibility
Room 215
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library
901 G Street, NW
Washington DC, 20001
202-727-2142
lbph.dcpl at dc.gov<mailto:lbph.dcpl at dc.gov>

Inspirational 3 Support Group
"Faith Hope and Love"
Support Group Telephone 559-726-1300
Access Code 813025#
Every Tuesday from 7pm to 9pm

DC Assistive Technology Resource Center
220 I Street Suite 120, NE, Washington, DC 20002
202-589-0288 EXT 137 or EXT 139 (Voice)
Email the DCATRC (democenter at uls-dc.org<mailto:democenter at uls-dc.org>)

DC Department on Disability Services
Rehabilitation Services Administration
1125 15th Street Northwest #2, Washington, DC 20005
(202) 730-1700

Prevention of Blindness Society of Metropolitan Washington
1775 Church Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20036
(202) 234-1010
mail at youreyes.org<mailto:mail at youreyes.org>

IONA Senior Services
4125 Albemarle Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20016
(202) 966-1055

Independent Living Center
1400 Florida Avenue Northeast, Washington, DC 20002
(202) 388-0033

Columbia Lighthouse of the Blind
1825 K Street, NW, Suite 1103
Washington, DC 20006
202-454-6400
www.clb.org/<http://www.clb.org/>
Columbia Lighthouse of the Blind offers programs and training for people who are blind and visually impaired, including programs about assistive technology, counseling, children's services, and rehabilitation services.

Dress for Success
Dress for Success Washington, D.C.
7826 Eastern Avenue, NW, LL12
Washington, DC 20012
Phone:  (202) 269-4805
washington at dressforsuccess.org<mailto:washington at dressforsuccess.org>
http://www.dressforsuccess.org
Dress for Success in DC provides professional attire, a network of support, and career development tools for disadvantaged women.

LIFT-DC
LIFT-DC
THEARC Office
1901 Mississippi Avenue SE
Washington, DC 20020
Phone: (202) 450-2787
Perry School Office
128 M Street NW, Suite 335
Washington, DC 20001
Phone: (202) 289-2525
http://www.liftcommunities.org/washington-dc
LIFT-DC provides services to DC residents that include employment services, housing, children's services, education/job training, legal services, computer literacy, and others.

(DORS) Maryland State Department of Education, Division of Rehabilitation Services
Division of Rehabilitation Services * 2301 Argonne Drive * Baltimore, MD 21218 * 410-554-9442 * 888-554-0334
http://www.dors.state.md.us/dors
Maryland Division of Rehabilitation Services (DORS) offers programs and services that help people with disabilities go to work or stay independent in their homes and communities.

One Stop Career Centers
DC Works! One-Stop Career Center  - Headquarters
4058 Minnesota Avenue, NE
Washington, DC 20019
Monday - Friday
8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Main: (202) 724-2337
http://does.ci.washington.dc.us/does/cwp/view,a,1233,q,538261.asp
Each One Stop Career center provides career counseling, career planning, resume assistance, direct job placement, classroom and on-the-job training, access to America's Job Bank (both online and via telephone), information about local and national labor markets, unemployment compensation and much more. (Nearby centers are also in Largo and Laurel in Maryland.)

American Council of the Blind (ACB)
DC Council of the Blind
Marilyn Lutter, President
1330 Massachusetts Ave. NW
Apt. #810
Washington, DC 20005-4132
(202) 783-0548
marlutt at verizon.net<mailto:marlutt at verizon.net>
http://www.acb.org
A membership organization that advocates for the blind and visually impaired.

National Federation of the Blind (NFB)
Shawn Callaway
President, NFB-DC
(202) 352-1511
callaway.shawn at gmail.com<mailto:callaway.shawn at gmail.com>
http://www.nfb.org
A member organization that conducts advocacy, research and educational programs for the blind.



Spiritual practice

Religion, Meditation, Yoga, Healthy living, Reading




Talk to you on February 7th at 1pm.

Patrick

James Patrick Timony
Librarian, Adaptive Technology
DC Public Library
202-727-1335



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