[nfb-talk] Need Advice: Demonstrating Book Players to Youth

[Reyazuddin, Yasmin]

Hi Tina, 
A few things come to my mind, when working with youth. 
Consider working with the library for the blind. 
Have several booths with different book players. Youth should visit
every table and learn about the different players. 
This could also showcase different services available. 
I hope it won't be boring. 

Yasmin Reyazuddin 
Aging & Disability Services
Department of Health & human services 
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Subject: [nfb-talk] Need Advice: Demonstrating Book Players to Youth

This July, I am planning, in coordination with my state's blindness
agency, to give a workshop to students in their summer work experience
program, to demonstrate the various book players. I'm not sure how many
students they'll have in my area, but I know that because there is no
longer a State School for the Blind in Oregon, these young people need
to know that these tools are out there.

I'm interested in any advice anyone can give me on this topic. I'm
especially interested in advice on these issues:

1. What book or books are big with young people? I know that Harry
Potter is a real favorite, so I'm not ruling that one out. I also know
that they might be inspired by sports legends.

2. Should I demonstrate everything these players can do? I'm thinking
not, since I only have a half day workshop.

3. Since these players can do Audible, I want to use something from that
service, but am not sure what to use, given Audible's inconsistent
markup.

4. What overall format would seem good to young people. I know that they
are always getting lectures, yet I also know that a lecture can convey a
lot of information. Yet, I don't want to put them to sleep; I want them
to be interested in what I have to say, but I don't want to resort to
cheap or flashy gimmics as the only means to hold their interest.

I have thought of several format ideas, namely, sports, late night talk
show, and others, but I'm not sure how I can do that with limited funds.
I also know that I want this to be made real to this crowd.

Bottom line: If anyone out there has any ideas, or if you've given demos
to students in high school or college, please e-mail me off list.
Thanks.
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