[nabs-l] Come to the Mac Academy!

[Katy Carroll]

Hi,

Even though I am not a Mac user, I would probably go to this just so I could
approach a Mac... Thanks for the info.

Kate

On Mon, May 17, 2010 at 5:31 AM, Hai Nguyen <gymnastdave at sbcglobal.net>wrote:

>      Sales contact:
>      Dave Wright
>      651-636-5184
>      sales at handytech.us
>
>
>
>      Come to the Mac Academy!
>
>      Due to overwhelming response to the Mac Academy Workshops being
> offered by Handy Tech North America, the June 14-16 class has been sold out.
> The good news is that two more have been added for July and August of 2010
> at the Handy Tech facility in Columbia Heights, MN and more are being
> scheduled around the United States and Canada. Please check the Handy Tech
> North America Web site for Mac training being offered at a location near
> you.
>
>      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 insure 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.
>
>
>
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>
>
>
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Kathryn CARROLL
American University
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