[NFB-Krafters-Korner] OT:Free Virtual Technology Fair; Tuesday, November 23

Thu Oct 7 13:32:04 UTC 2021

From: tech-vi at groups.io <tech-vi at groups.io> On Behalf Of David Goldfield
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Subject: [tech-vi Announce List] From The Carroll Center For The Blind:
Free Virtual Technology Fair; Tuesday, November 23

Original Source <https://carroll.org/events/virtual-technology-fair-2021/> 

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As of this writing I am currently unable to locate a registration page for
this event. Perhaps the fault is mine or it's possible that the Carroll
Center hasn't yet set up the registration process for interested
participants. Any questions regarding this event should be directed to the
Carroll Center For The Blind. Questions sent to my inbox will go
unanswered.

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

 <https://carroll.org/events> RETURN TO EVENTS 

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VIRTUAL TECHNOLOGY FAIR

DISCOVER INNOVATIVE, LIFE-CHANGING TECHNOLOGY THAT CAN MAKE AN IMMEDIATE
IMPACT ON YOUR LIFE AT THE VIRTUAL TECHNOLOGY FAIR!

The Carroll Center for the Blind's Virtual Technology Fair is back!
Supercharge your independence from the comfort of your living room, office
or anywhere you can log on. Attend exciting and informative presentations,
visit with assistive technology exhibitors in breakout rooms, and find the
products and services you need to live as independently as possible.

Don't miss this opportunity to explore the latest products for individuals
who are visually impaired. Free and open to consumers, families, friends,
and professionals-the Carroll Center for the Blind's Virtual Technology
Fair is sure to impress! Have you registered yet? Register for the Virtual
Technology Fair today.

WHAT YOU'LL EXPERIENCE

PRESENTATIONS (10:00 A.M. TO 2:00 P.M. EST)

Get relevant information you can act on during featured informational
workshops on a wide variety of important topics. There will be live Q&A
sessions following each one.

VIRTUAL EXHIBITION HALL (2:00 P.M. TO 4:00 P.M. EST)

Transform your life with the power of assistive technology. In virtual
breakout rooms, meet with representatives from your favorite assistive
technology vendors to learn what's new.

EXHIBITOR LIST

*	 <https://lowvisionsource.com/> AdaptiVision
*	 <https://irie-at.com/> Irie-AT
*	 <https://www.nbp.org/> National Braille Press
*	 <https://carroll.org/store/> The Carroll Store
*	 <https://thelowvisionshop.com/> The Low Vision Shop
*	Check back often as more exhibitors are added daily!

FEATURED SESSIONS

HOW TO ADVOCATE FOSharing.

TammyR MORE ACCESSIBLE APPS AND WEBSITES

Websites and mobile apps have become essential to modern daily life. It's
how we shop. It's how we learn. It's how we communicate. It's how we work.
It's how we get information on everything from restaurant menus to public
transit schedules. To help create a truly inclusive digital world, where
people of all abilities can participate and access it, advocating for
accessibility is crucial. In this presentation, keynote speaker Jonathan
Mosen, an internationally renowned champion of disability rights and
autonomy, discusses practical strategies for identifying accessibility
issues and effective advocacy to get them resolved. After attending, you'll
be armed with the knowledge to share what you know with others and inspire
the change necessary for you and your peers with disabilities everywhere.

TOP TEN WAYS TO USE AMAZON'S ALEXA

Alexa is Amazon's cloud-based voice service that is available on hundreds
of millions of devices from Amazon and third-party device manufacturers.
Alexa can make to-do lists, set alarms, stream podcasts, play audiobooks,
read PDFs, provide weather forecasts, control your smart home, and so much
more. With so much functionality, the real key to making the smart
assistant fit your needs is through knowing the best Alexa skills. Join
Hope Paulos, Assistive Technology Specialist and Teacher of Students with
Visual Impairments (TVI) to find out the top ten ways she uses Alexa.

IPHONE IOS 15 ACCESSIBILITY

This September, iOS 15 by Apple was released to iPhones everywhere. With
every major software update from Apple comes a whole host of new software
features and functions designed to help all users get more out of their
Apple devices. For blind and visually impaired Apple customers, iOS 15 has
refreshed its suite of iPhone accessibility options. Join Nick Corbett, the
Carroll Center for the Blind's own Technology Instructor, for a dive into
what's new, what's glitchy, and his recommendations for iOS 15. You'll
learn specifically about accessibility changes that affect people with
display enhancement, text-to-Speech (TTS), and screen reader needs.

TIPS AND TRICKS FOR WINDOWS SCREEN READER USERS

For people with visual impairments, screen reader software is crucial for
living in today's world. It converts text, images and digital elements into
speech or braille so users can get information in a way that is accessible
to them. Screen readers can be used with many popular applications such as
Microsoft Office, email clients, and web browsers. Keeping up to date with
changes when applications are updated is critical to being an independent
computer user. Join David Kingsbury, author and Assistive Technology
Instructor, who will demonstrate some of his favorite screen reader tips
and tricks from his soon to be published book "The Windows Screen Reader
Primer: All the Basics and More."

EVENT DETAILS

When: Tuesday, November 23, 2021

Cost: FREE

From: 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. EST

Where: Online

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT THE TECH FAIR

If you have questions about how to make the most of your time at the
Virtual Technology Fair, please visit our
<https://carroll.org/virtual-technology-fair-faqs/> FAQ page.

David Goldfield,

Blindness Assistive Technology Specialist

JAWS Certified, 2019

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