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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #B5C4DF 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> Timony, James (DCPL) [mailto:James.Timony@dc.gov] <br><b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, February 04, 2015 9:44 AM<br><b>To:</b> Timony, James (DCPL)<br><b>Subject:</b> Saturday Technology Training Session, February 7th, 1pm to 4pm, MLK library - Getting your Adaptive Technologies together<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The Saturday Technology Training Session (STS) on Saturday February 7<sup>th</sup> 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).<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>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. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>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.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The itinerary will go as follows:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>1:00 PM -- Introductions and Announcements<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>1:15 PM -- First Presenter<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>1:30 PM -- Questions<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>1:45 PM -- Second Presenter<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>2:00 PM -- Questions<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>2:15 PM – 4:00 PM -- Break out groups and one-on-one work at the Adaptive Technology Workstations<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The 1<sup>st</sup> section of the Job Club Curriculum is included below. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>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 7<sup>th</sup> in room 215 Center for Accessibility at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library.<o:p></o:p></p><h1><span style='color:windowtext'>Job Club that may be especially helpful to people with disabilities<o:p></o:p></span></h1><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The Job Club Wiki is at the following webpage:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="http://districtcommons.org/jobclub"><span style='color:windowtext'>http://districtcommons.org/jobclub</span></a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Welcome to the Job Club. This is all about relationships<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>We offer: <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>. A support group <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>. Adaptive Technologies, Training and Networking<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>. A space to interact and work<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>What We Can Do For You <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The Job Club provides: <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>. A bi-weekly meeting<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>. Support and advice<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>. Training <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>. Presentations, demonstrations, discussion and the chance for one-on-one consultation<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>What We Cannot Do For You <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>. Provide jobs or a job list.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>. Facilitate employment placement.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>What You Agree To Do:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Treat your job search as a job! <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Look for leads, <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Make the telephone calls, <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Build your network of contacts, <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Go to appointments (job interviews, informational interviews, etc.) and <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Generally commit yourself to the hard job of finding a job. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Respect the confidentiality of all participants in the meeting.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Complete all agreed-upon assignments.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Approach network contacts with courtesy<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Treat all with respect.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Share information<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Comply with the rules and procedures<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>come back and share with others your experience<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>GET STARTED <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>You may have questions:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>. What do I want to do? What should I be doing? <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>. What tasks and activities are necessary for a successful outcome? <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>. Where do I start?.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>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.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h1><span style='color:windowtext'>Finding a Job <o:p></o:p></span></h1><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>. Know your Adaptive Technologies<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>. Get over anger, disappointment, and fear, relax. and get on with it<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>. Identify the job/vocation to which you are led.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>. Prepare a resume, job hunt materials.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>. Research your options.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>. Research companies/informational interviews.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>. Target best options<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The Job Search or Career Discovery Process <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>This guide is organized around the following points: <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h3><span style='color:windowtext'>1. Know your Adaptive Technologies -- Feb 7th<o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>. Computer Access Technologies<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>. Community Resources<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>. Spiritual Practice<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h3><span style='color:windowtext'>2. Identify your Purpose and Direction -- Feb 21st<o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>. What Are Your Strengths, Gifts <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>. What Makes You Happy? What Do You Enjoy? <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>. Where Do You Go From Here? Putting it all together. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h2><span style='color:windowtext'>March 7th – CANCELED<o:p></o:p></span></h2><h3><span style='color:windowtext'>3. Marketing Strategy -- March 21<sup>st</sup>. April 4th<o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>. Research <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>. Elevator Speech <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>. Resume Creation <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>. Business Cards <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>. Define the Target Market/Industry/Companies <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>. Communications Plan <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h3><span style='color:windowtext'>4. Traditional and Non-Traditional Approach -- April 18<sup>th</sup>, May 2nd<o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>. Responding to Ads - Cover Letter Writing <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>. Internet Usage <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>. Working with Recruiters <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>. Alumni Associations <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>. Informational Interviews <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>. Networking <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>. Accountability Groups <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h3><span style='color:windowtext'>5. Interviewing -- May 16<sup>th</sup>, June 6th<o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>. Preparation and Additional Research <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>. Thank You Letters <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>. Follow Up <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>. Rejection <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h3><span style='color:windowtext'>6. Decision Making -- June 20th<o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>. Offers of Employment – What to do? <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>. Negotiation <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h3><span style='color:windowtext'>7. Routine -- July 18th<o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>. Daily Activities <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>. Unemployed <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h2><span style='color:windowtext'>1. Know your Adaptive Technologies -- Feb 7th<o:p></o:p></span></h2><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h3><span style='color:windowtext'>The following Adaptive Technologies are available at Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library and are also networked to all other locations:<o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal>JAWS - screen reader for people who are blind<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>MAGic - screen magnifier for people with low vision<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>WYNN Wizard - scanning and literacy software for people with learning disabilities<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The following stand-alone devices are available in some library locations:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Topaz - closed circuit television video magnifiers that magnify printed text up to 70 times<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>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<o:p></o:p></p><h3><span style='color:windowtext'>Technologies for Customers who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing<o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal>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)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>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.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>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.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>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.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h3><span style='color:windowtext'>Deffinitions of Adaptive Technologies available in the Center for Accessibility at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library:<o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span class=Heading3Char><span style='color:windowtext'>Screen Reader Software</span></span> - describes information on a computer screen in synthesized speech for people who are blind or have difficulty reading: JAWS and WindowEyes.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span class=Heading3Char><span style='color:windowtext'>Screen Magnification Software</span></span> - magnifies information on a computer screen for people who have low vision: ZoomText and Magic.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span class=Heading3Char><span style='color:windowtext'>Print-to-Speech Readers and Software</span></span> - convert printed text into synthesized speech by using a flatbed scanner and optical character recognition software through a PC: Kurzweil 1000 and OpenBook.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span class=Heading3Char><span style='color:windowtext'>Stand-alone Scanning and Reading devices</span></span> - 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.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span class=Heading3Char><span style='color:windowtext'>Braille Translation software</span></span> - translates digital text into digital Braille and sends it to be embossed by a Braille printer: Duxbury.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span class=Heading3Char><span style='color:windowtext'>Braille Embosser</span></span> - a Braille printer that embosses Braille onto specialized Braille paper: Juliet Interpoint Braille embosser.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span class=Heading3Char><span style='color:windowtext'>Refreshable Braille Display</span></span> - 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.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span class=Heading3Char><span style='color:windowtext'>Braille Notetaker</span></span> - portable hand-held computer accessible to blind and low vision users: <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span class=Heading3Char><span style='color:windowtext'>Speech Recognition</span></span>: software converts spoken language into digital text, as an alternative to keyboard text input: Dragon Naturally Speaking.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span class=Heading3Char><span style='color:windowtext'>CCTVs</span></span> - 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.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span class=Heading3Char><span style='color:windowtext'>Adjustable furniture</span></span> - 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.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span class=Heading3Char><span style='color:windowtext'>7-Large screen (27”) computer monitors</span></span> - 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.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span class=Heading3Char><span style='color:windowtext'>Low-tech adaptive technology</span></span> - 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.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span class=Heading3Char><span style='color:windowtext'>Typing Training software</span></span> - lets blind or low vision learn touch typing: Talking Typer, Talking Typing Tutor.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span class=Heading3Char><span style='color:windowtext'>Accessible Portable AudioBook Players</span></span> - 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).<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span class=Heading3Char><span style='color:windowtext'>RollerMouse Pro</span></span> - an ergonomic pointing device that helps prevent strain and tension of upper extremity muscles, including shoulders and elbows.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span class=Heading3Char><span style='color:windowtext'>Adjustable workstation ergonomic accessories</span></span> - Ergoform adjustable keyboard tray, and monitor arm accommodate many body types.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span class=Heading3Char><span style='color:windowtext'>Portable CCTV</span></span> - the Humanware SenseView is a hand-held portable video magnifier that magnifies from 4 to 22 times<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span class=Heading3Char><span style='color:windowtext'>Augmentative communication device</span></span> - a communication board that let users with physical disabilities communicate by punching various programmable labeled buttons: Cheaptalk 8 + Universal Iconmaker CD.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span class=Heading3Char><span style='color:windowtext'>Alternative Mice</span></span> - easier to access for people with physical disabilities: Trackball, RollerBall, RollerMouse.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span class=Heading3Char><span style='color:windowtext'>Alternative Keyboards</span></span> - with large print keys, larger key size or alternative key arrangement: Zoomtext Keyboard, BigKeys. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span class=Heading3Char><span style='color:windowtext'>Magnifying Glasses and handheld magnifying lenses</span></span> - in various strengths from 2x to 10x with LCD illumination: 3X LED Magnifiers available at branches and in Martin Luther King reading rooms.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span class=Heading3Char><span style='color:windowtext'>Braille Note hand-held PDA</span></span> - with refreshable Braille display and keyboard.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>BookSense Portable Book Reader - a competitor to Victor Stream, but with 4Gb memory, a radio and wireless capability.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span class=Heading3Char><span style='color:windowtext'>Digital DTB Player</span></span> - 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.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span class=Heading3Char><span style='color:windowtext'>PlayAway </span></span>- one-book-per-player MP3 audio book device that you can borrow from the library and return just like a print book.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span class=Heading3Char><span style='color:windowtext'>Accessible Games</span></span> - chess and card games that have tactile markings and large print.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span class=Heading3Char><span style='color:windowtext'>OpenBook</span></span> - scanning and reading system for people who are blind<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span class=Heading3Char><span style='color:windowtext'>Kidspiration</span></span> - visual organization software for kids<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span class=Heading3Char><span style='color:windowtext'>InspireData </span></span>- visual organization software with an emphasis on math<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span class=Heading3Char><span style='color:windowtext'>Inspiration </span></span>- visual organization software for people with learning disabilities<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span class=Heading3Char><span style='color:windowtext'>Word Prediction</span></span> - WordQ and SpeakQ software that make writing easier by offering suggestions and using voice recognition.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span class=Heading3Char><span style='color:windowtext'>Switches </span></span>- 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.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span class=Heading3Char><span style='color:windowtext'>Switch Games</span></span> - software that can be used in combination with button switches.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>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.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span class=Heading3Char><span style='color:windowtext'>iPad and iTouch</span></span> -- mobile technologies with gestural interfaces made by Apple. Both have the Voiceover screenreader and Zoom magnification.<o:p></o:p></p><h3><span style='color:windowtext'>AbleGamers Adaptive Gaming Station<o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h1><span style='color:windowtext'>Community Employment Resources for people with Disabilities in the District/Maryland/Virginia<o:p></o:p></span></h1><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h2><span style='color:windowtext'>DC Public Library <o:p></o:p></span></h2><p class=MsoNormal>Center for Accessibility<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Room 215<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>901 G Street, NW<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Washington DC, 20001<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>202-727-2142<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="mailto:lbph.dcpl@dc.gov"><span style='color:windowtext'>lbph.dcpl@dc.gov</span></a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h2><span style='color:windowtext'>Inspirational 3 Support Group <o:p></o:p></span></h2><p class=MsoNormal>"Faith Hope and Love"<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Support Group Telephone 559-726-1300<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Access Code 813025#<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Every Tuesday from 7pm to 9pm<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h2><span style='color:windowtext'>DC Assistive Technology Resource Center <o:p></o:p></span></h2><p class=MsoNormal>220 I Street Suite 120, NE, Washington, DC 20002<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>202-589-0288 EXT 137 or EXT 139 (Voice) <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Email the DCATRC (<a href="mailto:democenter@uls-dc.org"><span style='color:windowtext'>democenter@uls-dc.org</span></a>)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h2><span style='color:windowtext'>DC Department on Disability Services<o:p></o:p></span></h2><p class=MsoNormal>Rehabilitation Services Administration <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>1125 15th Street Northwest #2, Washington, DC 20005<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>(202) 730-1700<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h2><span style='color:windowtext'>Prevention of Blindness Society of Metropolitan Washington<o:p></o:p></span></h2><p class=MsoNormal>1775 Church Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20036<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>(202) 234-1010<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="mailto:mail@youreyes.org"><span style='color:windowtext'>mail@youreyes.org</span></a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h2><span style='color:windowtext'>IONA Senior Services<o:p></o:p></span></h2><p class=MsoNormal>4125 Albemarle Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20016<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>(202) 966-1055<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h2><span style='color:windowtext'>Independent Living Center<o:p></o:p></span></h2><p class=MsoNormal>1400 Florida Avenue Northeast, Washington, DC 20002<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>(202) 388-0033<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h2><span style='color:windowtext'>Columbia Lighthouse of the Blind<o:p></o:p></span></h2><p class=MsoNormal>1825 K Street, NW, Suite 1103<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Washington, DC 20006<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>202-454-6400<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="http://www.clb.org/"><span style='color:windowtext'>www.clb.org/</span></a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>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.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h2><span style='color:windowtext'>Dress for Success<o:p></o:p></span></h2><p class=MsoNormal>Dress for Success Washington, D.C.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>7826 Eastern Avenue, NW, LL12<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Washington, DC 20012<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Phone: (202) 269-4805 <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="mailto:washington@dressforsuccess.org"><span style='color:windowtext'>washington@dressforsuccess.org</span></a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="http://www.dressforsuccess.org"><span style='color:windowtext'>http://www.dressforsuccess.org</span></a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Dress for Success in DC provides professional attire, a network of support, and career development tools for disadvantaged women.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h2><span style='color:windowtext'>LIFT-DC <o:p></o:p></span></h2><p class=MsoNormal>LIFT-DC<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>THEARC Office<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>1901 Mississippi Avenue SE <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Washington, DC 20020<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Phone: (202) 450-2787<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Perry School Office<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>128 M Street NW, Suite 335 <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Washington, DC 20001<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Phone: (202) 289-2525<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="http://www.liftcommunities.org/washington-dc"><span style='color:windowtext'>http://www.liftcommunities.org/washington-dc</span></a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>LIFT-DC provides services to DC residents that include employment services, housing, children's services, education/job training, legal services, computer literacy, and others.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h2><span style='color:windowtext'>(DORS) Maryland State Department of Education, Division of Rehabilitation Services <o:p></o:p></span></h2><p class=MsoNormal>Division of Rehabilitation Services • 2301 Argonne Drive • Baltimore, MD 21218 • 410-554-9442 • 888-554-0334<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="http://www.dors.state.md.us/dors"><span style='color:windowtext'>http://www.dors.state.md.us/dors</span></a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>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.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h2><span style='color:windowtext'>One Stop Career Centers<o:p></o:p></span></h2><p class=MsoNormal>DC Works! One-Stop Career Center - Headquarters <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>4058 Minnesota Avenue, NE<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Washington, DC 20019<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Monday - Friday<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>8:30 am - 4:00 pm<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Main: (202) 724-2337<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="http://does.ci.washington.dc.us/does/cwp/view,a,1233,q,538261.asp"><span style='color:windowtext'>http://does.ci.washington.dc.us/does/cwp/view,a,1233,q,538261.asp</span></a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>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.)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h2><span style='color:windowtext'>American Council of the Blind (ACB)<o:p></o:p></span></h2><p class=MsoNormal>DC Council of the Blind<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Marilyn Lutter, President<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>1330 Massachusetts Ave. NW<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Apt. #810<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Washington, DC 20005-4132<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>(202) 783-0548<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="mailto:marlutt@verizon.net"><span style='color:windowtext'>marlutt@verizon.net</span></a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="http://www.acb.org"><span style='color:windowtext'>http://www.acb.org</span></a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>A membership organization that advocates for the blind and visually impaired.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h2><span style='color:windowtext'>National Federation of the Blind (NFB)<o:p></o:p></span></h2><p class=MsoNormal>Shawn Callaway <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>President, NFB-DC <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>(202) 352-1511<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="mailto:callaway.shawn@gmail.com"><span style='color:windowtext'>callaway.shawn@gmail.com</span></a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="http://www.nfb.org"><span style='color:windowtext'>http://www.nfb.org</span></a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>A member organization that conducts advocacy, research and educational programs for the blind.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h1><span style='color:windowtext'>Spiritual practice<o:p></o:p></span></h1><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Religion, Meditation, Yoga, Healthy living, Reading<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>Talk to you on February 7<sup>th</sup> at 1pm.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Patrick<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>James Patrick Timony<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Librarian, Adaptive Technology<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>DC Public Library<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>202-727-1335<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>