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This year’s expo will be presented virtually and gift cards and other prizes will be given away to participants. <a href="https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0rdO6rrzIsHtLzNxzVUVDsN0tIl1KIuO54" target="_blank"><b><span style='color:#73000A'>register today</span></b></a><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><h3 style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:3.75pt;margin-left:0in;background:#ECECEC'><span style='font-size:14.5pt;color:#73000A'>About the Expo<o:p></o:p></span></h3><p style='margin-top:0in;line-height:21.6pt;background:#ECECEC'><strong><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'>Date:</span></strong><span style='color:black'> March 1, 2022</span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin-top:0in;line-height:21.6pt;background:#ECECEC'><strong><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'>Time:</span></strong><span style='color:black'> 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin-top:0in;line-height:21.6pt;background:#ECECEC'><strong><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'>Format:</span></strong><span style='color:black'> 30-minute, fast paced, online sessions</span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin-top:0in;line-height:21.6pt;background:#ECECEC'><strong><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'>Registration:</span></strong><span style='color:black'> Required for Zoom link. <a href="https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0rdO6rrzIsHtLzNxzVUVDsN0tIl1KIuO54" target="_blank"><b><span style='color:#73000A'>Register now</span></b></a></span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin-top:0in;line-height:21.6pt;background:#ECECEC'><strong><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'>Target Audience:</span></strong><span style='color:black'> People with disabilities, their families, seniors, educators, veterans and healthcare professionials.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin-top:0in;line-height:21.6pt;background:#ECECEC'><strong><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'>Cost: </span></strong><span style='color:black'> Free.</span><o:p></o:p></p><h3 style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:3.75pt;margin-left:0in'><span style='font-size:14.5pt;color:#73000A'> <o:p></o:p></span></h3><h4 style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:3.75pt;margin-left:0in'><span style='font-size:13.0pt;color:#73000A'><a href="https://www.sc.edu/study/colleges_schools/medicine/documents/scatp_docs/2022_expo_flyer3.pdf"><span style='color:#73000A'>Download the Flyer [PDF]</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></h4><p style='margin-top:0in;line-height:21.6pt'>Download the PDF and share it, or print and hang it on your refrigerator to remind yourself to attend the Expo on March 1, 2022 and <a href="https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0rdO6rrzIsHtLzNxzVUVDsN0tIl1KIuO54" target="_blank"><b><span style='color:#73000A'>register today</span></b></a><o:p></o:p></p><h4 style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:3.75pt;margin-left:0in'><span style='font-size:13.0pt;color:#73000A'> <o:p></o:p></span></h4><p class=MsoNormal>From the flyer …<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:74.05pt;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:199.45pt;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><b><span style='font-size:65.0pt;color:#7C2631'>2022 VIRTUAL</span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:199.45pt'><b><span style='font-size:65.0pt;color:#7C2631'>ASSISTIVE </span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:199.45pt'><!--[if gte vml 1]><v:shapetype id="_x0000_t75" coordsize="21600,21600" o:spt="75" o:preferrelative="t" path="m@4@5l@4@11@9@11@9@5xe" filled="f" stroked="f">
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See a demonstration of new settings and options available for users. Learn how and why these settings can be used. <b>9:30 a.m. Hearing Devices for Independent Living</b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Speaker: Leah Cuthbertson, SC Equipment Distribution Program <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>See how qualifying individuals with hearing and/or speech challenges can apply for free phone and alerting devices. <b>10:00 a.m. WeWALK Smart Cane for Greater Independence and Safety</b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Speaker: Paul Burden, WeWALK<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Learn how the WeWALK Smart Cane brings technology to the traditional white cane. The Smart Cane is paired with the WeWALK App to improve navigation and obstacle detection. It is specifically designed for the blind and visually impaired. <o:p></o:p></p><h1>10:30 a.m. Accessibility Resources on Google Chrome<o:p></o:p></h1><p class=MsoNormal>Speaker: Madalina Tudora, ATP, Office of Special Education Services, SC Department of Education<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:29.45pt'>See free and low-cost assistive technology and accessibility tools built into the Google Chrome Platform. <b>11:00 a.m. Is that Fine Print Too Small?</b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Speaker: Sam Adler, HumanWare<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>See demonstrations of various portable solutions for a visually-impaired professional, student, or senior. Learn about magnification, speech, and accessibility using high-tech devices in the simplest and most efficient way for all ages and tasks. <o:p></o:p></p><h1>11:30 a.m. Smart Drive – Power Your Push Your Way <o:p></o:p></h1><p class=MsoNormal>Speaker: Lindsey Sharpe, PT, DPT, ATP, Permobil<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:13.1pt'>Learn about the SmartDrive, a power assist device designed with the wheelchair rider in mind. It improves a manual wheelchair rider’s mobility with minimal compromise. See its flexible control interface options. <b>Noon – 12:30 p.m. Lunch Break </b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>12:30 p.m. Door Prize Give Away from the SC DD Council and the SC Assistive Technology Program </b><o:p></o:p></p><h1>1:00 p.m. Wheel Pads, Accessible Dwelling Units, and Universal Design: Changing the Way We Build Homes<o:p></o:p></h1><p class=MsoNormal>Speaker: RJ Adler, Wheel Pad<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Learn how WheelPad makes home attachments and backyard cottages that can rapidly make any property universally accessible. <o:p></o:p></p><h1>1:30 p.m. Let’s Learn about Forbes AAC Products<o:p></o:p></h1><p class=MsoNormal>Speaker: Kelly Thoel, Forbes AAC<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>See the Forbes AAC product line and learn why the communication products are a great solution for many AAC users. <o:p></o:p></p><h1>2:00 p.m. Alternative Formats of Course Materials using Blackboard Ally<o:p></o:p></h1><p class=MsoNormal>Speaker: Susan Quinn, University of South Carolina, Division of Information Technology <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:7.65pt'>Learn about Blackboard Ally, available in multiple Learning Management Systems including Blackboard Learn. Convert course material files into multiple downloadable formats, including BeeLine Reader, electronic Braille, ePub, HTML, an OCR’d version, and Tagged PDF. Learn about the free online version of the Alternative Format feature. <b>2:30 p.m. Access and Assistance with Microsoft Technologies</b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Speaker: Heather Cox, Microsoft<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>This session will focus on technologies geared toward the empowerment of educators and students and cover various aspects of assistive and accessible technology including built-in free tools in the Microsoft 365 Suite. Learn how Windows 10 and 11 devices can support individuals with AT. <o:p></o:p></p><h1>3:00 p.m. Low-Tech Solutions for Communication, Switch Access, and Adapted Toys<o:p></o:p></h1><p class=MsoNormal>Speaker: Heather Koren, Westminster Technologies<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-right:10.85pt'>See easy-to-use, affordable communication devices, switches, and adapted toys, as well as ways to implement them with fun and engaging activities. <b>3:30 p.m. SCATP 101</b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Speaker: Carol Page, PhD, CCC-SLP, SC Assistive Technology Program <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Learn about the services provided by the SC Assistive Technology Program including equipment demonstrations and loans, reuse, equipment exchange program, and Adapted Toy Workshop.<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=MsoNormal>David Goldfield,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Blindness Assistive Technology Specialist<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>JAWS Certified, 2022<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Subscribe to the Tech-VI announcement list to receive emails regarding news and events in the blindness assistive technology field.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Email: <a href="mailto:tech-vi+subscribe@groups.io">tech-vi+subscribe@groups.io</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="http://www.DavidGoldfield.orgB">www.DavidGoldfield.org</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:white'>_._,_._,_<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><hr size=2 width="100%" align=center></div><p class=MsoNormal>Groups.io Links:<o:p></o:p></p><p>You receive all messages sent to this group. <o:p></o:p></p><p><a href="https://groups.io/g/tech-vi/message/1633" target="_blank">View/Reply Online (#1633)</a> | <a href="mailto:tech-vi@groups.io?subject=Re:%20%5Btech-vi%20Announce%20List%5D%20From%20The%20School%20of%20Medicine%2C%20Columbia%20University%20of%20South%20Carolina%3A%20Virtual%20Assistive%20Technology%20Expo%3A%20Tuesday%2C%20March%201%2C%208%3A30%20AM%20--%204%3A00%20PM%20Eastern%20Time" target="_blank">Reply To Group</a> | <a href="mailto:david.goldfield@outlook.com?subject=Private:%20Re:%20%5Btech-vi%20Announce%20List%5D%20From%20The%20School%20of%20Medicine%2C%20Columbia%20University%20of%20South%20Carolina%3A%20Virtual%20Assistive%20Technology%20Expo%3A%20Tuesday%2C%20March%201%2C%208%3A30%20AM%20--%204%3A00%20PM%20Eastern%20Time" target="_blank">Reply To Sender</a> | <a href="https://groups.io/mt/88856772/17455" target="_blank">Mute This Topic</a> | <a href="https://groups.io/g/tech-vi/post">New Topic</a><br><a href="https://groups.io/g/tech-vi/editsub/17455">Your Subscription</a> | <a href="mailto:tech-vi+owner@groups.io">Contact Group Owner</a> | <a href="https://groups.io/g/tech-vi/leave/8954496/17455/1106850279/xyzzy">Unsubscribe</a> [terrypowers59@gmail.com]<o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:white'>_._,_._,_<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div></body></html>