[Mn-parents] Assistive Technology for Parents of Blind Kids

[David Andrews]

>We have been asked to circulate the following:




>Is your blind or low vision child struggling 
>with using a computer? Do you wish you knew more 
>about assistive technology so that you could 
>offer guidance and support? De Witt & 
>Associates, nationally known Assistive 
>Technology trainers, teaches hundreds of blind 
>and low vision individuals per year. Based on 
>our experience, De Witt & Associates has built 
>two classes for parents who are eager to be a 
>resource for a blind or low vision computer 
>user, but are not visually impaired themselves.
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>Introduction to Screen Readers/Magnifiers
>Subjects include:
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>·        What is a screen reader or screen magnifier?
>·        Basic Reading Keystrokes
>·        Screen Reader/Magnifier terminology
>·        Learning to listen
>·        How to get Help when you need it and more....
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>Advanced Screen Readers/Magnifiers
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>Subjects include:
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>·        How to get an overview of a Web page
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>·        Doing Internet research
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>·        Downloading books
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>·        Web page issues and strategies
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>·        Customizing reader/magnifier settings and more....
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>These classes are delivered using remote access 
>software, pc-to-pc. You will need to have a 
>working Internet connection as well as the 
>screen reader or screen magnifier you wish 
>demonstrated. You will be working with a De Witt 
>& Associates trainer, who can answer your 
>questions and help build your skills and 
>confidence as a computer resource. Each class is 
>2 hours long and is priced at $179, which 
>includes a handout package for future reference. 
>The class is scheduled at a time and date that 
>is convenient for you and the trainer. You are 
>under no obligation to take both classes, though 
>we recommend a basic Assistive Technology 
>understanding if you would like to take the Advanced class.
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>We know you want to help - let us give you the 
>tools to do so. Look into it today by calling 
>Melissa Bourn at De Witt & Associates at 
>877/447-6500 extension 211 or emailing her at 
><mailto:melissa at 4dewitt.com>melissa at 4dewitt.com 
>for more information on who we are and how De 
>Witt & Associates has been opening windows of 
>opportunity for Blind and Low Vision individuals since 1989.
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