[Nfb-web] Conference and Training for Webmasters

Tue Jul 26 02:22:02 UTC 2011

Milton,

Would it be possible if Wayne Brumley, our out-of-sight.net webmaster also 
attend this meeting?  Not only is he the webmaster for our site, he was a 
programmer for the Army and Air Force Exchange, (AAFES) for over 20 years. 
In addition, he is considering joining the NFB, and perhaps, he would be 
another valuable resource.
Debi
 ----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Milton Ota" <mota at hawaii.rr.com>
To: "'NFB Webmaster's List'" <nfb-web at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Monday, July 25, 2011 2:05 PM
Subject: [Nfb-web] Conference and Training for Webmasters


> To All NFB Affiliate, division and Chapter Webmasters:
>
>
>
> Discussed at the annual national convention of the National Federation of
> the Blind convention held in Orlando, Florida and during our Webmasters
> meeting on Tuesday evening, those present suggested havingperiodic
> conferences either by phone or over the Internet. We have been offered the
> use of the Talking Communities chat client from Debi Black of Arazona. The
> website is "Out-of-Sight" for FREE, and instructions for signing up are
> below.
>
>
>
> We don't have a date, day or time to hold the first session and 
> suggestions
> are open at this time. Please respond to the list in order that all might 
> be
> able to see the different suggestions.
>
>
>
> The first topic will be using Word Press and setting it up so that pages
> will look professional. We don't have any one expert and if you are an
> expert or have knowledge in setting up word Press please also post your
> availability here.
>
>
>
> Your response will be much appreciated ASAP so that we can schedule our
> first conference sometime in August.
>
>
>
> If you have further questions or concerns please contact Committee Chair
> Gary Wunder or myself through posting to this list as well.
>
>
>
> Instructions for signing up for OUT-OF-SIGHT FOLLOWS:
>
>
>
> Signing up for Out of Sight is easy and painless.  The entire process
> consists of filling out a form and installing and configuring our Talking
> Communities client.
>
>
>
> First, go to
>
>
>
> www.out-of-sight.net <http://www.out-of-sight.net/>
>
>
>
> When the page loads, you will hear the theme song for the site. Press 
> escape
> to stop the song.
>
>
>
> Feel free to navigate through the site's pages.
>
>
>
> To register with Out of Sight, enter on the link Become a Member.
>
>
>
> You will then read our policies and decide at that point to either 
> continue
> or not the registration process.
>
>
>
> Once you continue, you will be presented with a form to fill out .
>
>
>
> This form consists of several fields that must be completed.
>
>
>
> Please note that all the information you provide is confidential. Only 
> site
> management and agents of the site may access this information if you 
> choose.
>
>
> The information you will need to provide is:
>
>
>
> * Full Name:
> * Email:
> Phone:
> * Choose User_name: That is the name with which you will logon to the site
> and that will be visible in the rooms.
>
> Upload your photo. You may skip this section.
> Interests
> * Tell us about yourself:
> Link: This may be filled out if you have a web page you wish to share.
>
>
>
> Fields with asterisks are required
>
>
>
>
> Once you submit the form, you will receive an email containing your 
> username
> and password within 24 hours. follow the instructions in the email in 
> order
> to access our chat site.
>
>
>
> When you have entered our main chat site locator, please download and
> install theTC  client. If you have the client installed you may skip this
> step.
>
>
>
> In order to install the chat client to have access to our chat rooms, 
> follow
> these steps:
>
>
>
> 1. Tab to the link First Time users click here to download the plugin. and
> press Enter and a download dialogue box will appear.
> 2. This dialogue box offers you the choice of saving or running the 
> client.
> the client must be run in order to be installed so tab to run and press 
> the
> spacebar. If you wish to save the client you may do so, but be sure to run
> it after you have downloaded it. You will not be able to enter any of our
> rooms
> if the client is not installed.
> 3. The Client's setup screen will then be displayed. Follow the prompts. 
> The
> client will then be installed on your computer. You will be presented with
> a Finish button press the spacebar on it to close the chat client
> installation. You are now ready to enter any of our chat rooms. The first
> time you enter
> a room, you may be asked to update the client. Do so.
>
>
>
>
> Once you have installed the client, you can configure it by going in our
> tech rooms and accessing the web page located there.
>
>
>
> The tech rooms are:
>
>
>
> Technically Speaking
>
> Tech Room for 2 Number 1
>
> Tech Room for 2 Number 2
>
> Tech Room for 3
>
>
>
> Once you have entered the room, pressing f6 will place you in the browser
> window.  Go to the link, configure the client for your needs and enter on
> it.
>
>
>
> There you will  be presented with a few short tutorials on configuring and
> setting up the client as well as a list of hot keys to access the client's
> features.
>
>
>
> Jaws users, please note that until you configure the Announce Progress Bar
> Updates in the User Options in the Jaws Configuration Manager, you will 
> hear
> percentages being spoken while in the client chat window.
>
>
>
> It is strongly recommended that you read and familiarize yourself with the
> tutorials and tips pertaining to the TC client located in our tech room 
> web
> pages as it will make your experience on Out of Sight more enjoyable.
>
>
>
> If you have any questions you can always contact our help desk, or attend
> our Tech Talk and Tips sessions.
>
>
>
> Join us every Tuesday evening for some helpful tips and technical support
> from our dedicated and knowledgeable tech team!
> Start time: 20:00:00 ET
> Room: Technically Speaking
>
>
>
> Finally, we recommend that you sign up for our What's Happening 
> announcement
> list on Yahoo groups.  You may sign up by going to our main page and
> entering on the link, Email Lists.  There you can enter your email address
> to receive our daily announcements.
>
>
>
> All are welcome to participate in any activity without cost.
>
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