[MD-Sligo] Fwd: Virtual Technology Fair Registration is Now Open, Meet the Team, and more!

[Dontee Wrenn]

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> From: The Carroll Center for the Blind <news at carroll.org>
> Date: November 3, 2021 at 3:58:42 PM EDT
> To: Dontee Wrenn <dontee.wl8 at gmail.com>
> Subject: Virtual Technology Fair Registration is Now Open, Meet the Team, and more!
> Reply-To: news at carroll.org
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> You've been waiting patiently... but registration for the Virtual Technology Fair is now open!
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> Bringing you the latest in rehabilitation training, education services, computer and assistive technology training, low vision, store news, research and more.
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> Registration is Now Open for the Virtual Technology Fair
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> The Carroll Center for the Blind's annual Technology Fair is less than three weeks away! The Virtual Technology Fair is back to connect you with innovative, transformative technology that can make an immediate impact on your life. With a virtual event, you’ll be able to participate from the comfort of your living room, office or anywhere you can log on. Attend exciting and informative presentations, meet with exhibitors of cutting-edge assistive technology in the Virtual Exhibition Hall, and find the products and services you need to live as independently as possible. Register here for the Virtual Technology Fair.
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> File Sharing Using Dropbox Online Short Course Returns Later this Month
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> Dropbox is one of the most common programs for sharing files and folders. It is also one of the most accessible file sharing programs for screen reader and VoiceOver users. If you want to improve your skills using Dropbox, join us virtually for another session of our popular online short course, File Sharing Using Dropbox. During this three-hour virtual course on November 22, 2021, you will learn how to set up and navigate Dropbox on your laptop and iPhone. You will also learn how to do the three types of file sharing: between your own devices; with other people; and with popular apps on your iPhone. The cost to attend is $100.00 and space is limited. To register, please email our admissions team at admissions at carroll.org. Learn more about the File Sharing Using Dropbox short course here.
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> New Funding Available for Massachusetts Residents in Skills Training
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> Through the critical advocacy efforts and support of both constituents and partner blindness rehabilitation organizations alike, new state funding has been made available in Massachusetts to improve independent living skills for legally blind residents. The new funding is specifically for Social Rehabilitation (SR) clients of the Massachusetts Commission for the Blind (MCB). The Carroll Center for the Blind has expanded its assistive technology training programs with options for remote or in-person at its Newton campus. SR clients can enroll in either individual or small group technology training, whether for one day or several weeks. Popular training topics include VoiceOver on the iPhone and iPad, hosting and participating in Zoom meetings, JAWS and screen reader software, and MS Office applications. In addition to assistive technology training, MCB SR clients can also receive training in independent living skills. Flexible scheduling is available. To find out more about applying and scheduling training, please contact our Admissions team at admissions at carroll.org.
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> Meet the Team: Scott Hitchcock, Director of Strategic Initiatives
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> Meet Scott Hitchcock, the new Director of Strategic Initiatives at the Carroll Center for the Blind. Scott is an experienced leader with a strong background in operations, business planning, staff development, organizational design, program design, financial development, and fiscal management. As the Director of Strategic Initiatives, Scott will manage the analysis, design, development and implementation of diverse organization-wide strategic projects and initiatives to ensure the Center’s long-term success. Asked about what he's looking forward to most, Scott says, "I've been blown away by the amazing impact being made by the team at the Carroll Center and I'm excited to be a part of that incredibly important work." Prior to joining the team, Scott worked for over 20 years at the YMCA of the North Shore in a handful of roles, most recently as the Chief Operating Officer. In his free time, Scott enjoys running, traveling and taking the dog to the beach.
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> Now's the Time to Get Your Holiday Shopping Done at The Carroll Store
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> The holiday season is knocking at our doors. Give the gift of independence that specialized low vision and blindness products can afford you or a loved one. From talking clocks, watches, lighting solutions, magnifiers, canes, games, jewelry, and so much more, The Carroll Store is here to help you find the perfect gift this holiday season. For those last-minute shoppers, your holiday shopping experience is likely to look different than in past years. Issues with supply chains, the rising cost of goods, and overall shipping delays will undoubtedly make for significant changes. Your safest bet to get all the items on your wish list is to start shopping early. Place your orders now to make sure they arrive for the holidays. Discover holiday gifts from The Carroll Store here. Discover holiday gifts from The Carroll Store here.
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> Upcoming Events
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> November 22, 2021
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> 9:30 A.M. to 12:30 P.M. EST
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> File Sharing Using Dropbox Short Course
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> November 23, 2021
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> 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. EST
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> Virtual Technology Fair
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> December 1, 2021
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> 9:30 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. EST
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> Information Day
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> Industry News
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> 'I Could Feel She Looked Beautiful': Bride Wears Tactile Wedding Dress for Blind Husband (USA Today)
> A New Mastercard Design Is Meant to Make Life Easier for Visually Impaired Users (NPR)
> Voters With Disabilities Gain Political Clout as Ballots Become More Accessible, Study Finds (USA Today)
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