[nabs-l] Mac Academy

Kerri Kosten kerrik2006 at gmail.com
Wed Apr 7 02:03:00 UTC 2010


Hey:

I was interested in going until I saw the price and that doesn't even
include loding, transporttion and such. I think it's way to
expensive...I can teach myself the Mac when I get one, but I may just
get an Ipad and use that in conjunction with the Iphone...
Just my opinions.

Kerri

On 4/6/10, Joe Orozco <jsorozco at gmail.com> wrote:
> Will these classes be archived for future Internet browsing?  I might be
> interested in paying for it if they were.
>
> Joe
>
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> Come to the Mac Academy!
> Description
> This 5 day intensive workshop is designed to teach participants
> how to use the Voiceover screen reader that is installed on
> every Apple computer running the OSX10.6 Snow Leopard operating system.
>
> Each day will consist of group instruction, time for practice,
> and personalized one on one instruction.
>
> Topics covered include, setting up an Apple computer and using
> Voiceover out of the box, understanding the various elements,
> menus, and dialogs encountered within the OS, and the many
> applications that come pre-installed; word processing, browsing
> the internet, iTunes, file management and much more.
>
> Participants who do not already own an Apple computer will be
> provided one to use while in class and participants may also
> purchase a computer as part of the training so that they may
> take home the computer which they have been working with during
> the workshop.
>
> "Apple is the clear front runner in terms of off the shelf
> accessibility" states Earle Harrison, President and Founder of
> Handy Tech North America, "and we are proud to be among the
> first adaptive technology companies to offer such an in-depth
> and  comprehensive class on this exciting and ever evolving technology."
>
> Who should attend?
> Adaptive technology trainers, vision teachers, technicians and
> rehabilitation professionals. Any blind or low vision
> professional or student interested in learning the free
> Voiceover screen reader included with every Apple Macintosh
> computer running the Snow Leopard OSX10.6 operating system,
> with the goal of becoming  more competitive with their sighted
> classmates or co-workers.
>
> Time
> The first Mac Academy is scheduled to take place at the Handy
> Tech North America training center in Columbia Heights,
> Minnesota beginning Monday, June 14 until Friday, June 18, 2010.
>
> Cost
> The cost for this event is $1,000.00 per participant (this
> price does not include travel, lodging or food expenses).
>
> Maximum Capacity
> This class has a maximum capacity of 12 participants. There
> will be two instructors to ensure quality one on one instruction.
>
> Accommodation/Special Group Rate
> Special room rates are available at the LivINN Suites located
> less than a mile from the training center. Complimentary
> transportation from the hotel to the training center will be
> provided by Handy Tech North America. Participants who choose
> to stay at a different hotel will be responsible for their own
> transportation.
>
> Questions?
> As always, please don't hesitate to contact Handy Tech North
> America should you have any questions whatsoever. We look
> forward to your participation.
>
> Phone: 651-636-5184; Email: info at handytech.us.
>
> Registration
> The link below will take you to a page where you can find out
> more about the hotel and how to register for the class:
>
> www.handytech.us/mac_academy_reg.html.
>
>
> Best regards,
>    Dave Wright
> Regional Sales Manager- Handy Tech North America
>
> Phone:  651-636-5184 X803
>
> Mobile: 347-422-7085
>
> Fax:  866-347-8249
>
> E-mail:
> dave at handytech.us
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