[Nfb-web] Conference and Training for Webmasters

Tue Jul 26 03:07:33 UTC 2011

Sure, no problem at all.  Please just remind people that they will need a 
microphone in order to chat in the meeting room.  Headsets with a boom 
microphone work great.
----- 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 7:59 PM
Subject: Re: [Nfb-web] Conference and Training for Webmasters


> Debi, It should be no problem--he is welcomed to join us and maybe he 
> might
> become a presenter.
>
> Thanks for all that you are doing.
>
> Milton Ota
> National Federation of the Blind
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nfb-web-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nfb-web-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
> Behalf Of Debi Black
> Sent: Monday, July 25, 2011 4:22 PM
> To: NFB Webmaster's List
> Subject: Re: [Nfb-web] Conference and Training for Webmasters
>
> 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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