[NFBC-Info] January is the Braille Institute Technology Month

Tue Jan 3 09:49:42 UTC 2023

Happy New Year! 

January is Technology Month at the Braille Institute. There are many remote
workshops open to everyone. Attached is the flyer that includes details. I'm
also pasting the info below. 

January 2023

Assistive Technology Month Workshops

Join Braille Institute as we celebrate Assistive Technology Month!
Participate in workshops, live demonstrations, and get hands on experience
with some of the devices.

Wednesday, January 11, 2023, 10:00 - 11:00 AM PT

Expand Your Blind Life with Sam Seavey - Remote

Sam is the founder and creator of The Blind Life YouTube channel, with more
than 46,000 subscribers and over 700 informative videos. Join us for an
opportunity to learn about Sam's journey living with Stargardt Disease and
hosting a YouTube channel. 

Register here: https://bit.ly/3BGirSZ 

Wednesday, January 18, 2023, 10:00 - 11:30 AM PT

Experience the OrCam Devices - Hybrid

Orcam harnesses the power of artificial vision technology in useful wearable
devices for the visually impaired. Join us for a live demo led by an Orcam
representative. After the demo, in-person attendees will have the chance to
try the devices. 

Register here: https://bit.ly/3uQ3XMJ 

Wednesday, January 18, 2023, 1:30 - 3:00 PM PT

Experience the Fusion Software - Remote

Fusion combines screen magnification and reader for Window Users. Learn how
to use this powerful software and how you can trial it for free on your own
personal computer for a limited time by joining Access Technology
Specialist, Beverly. 

Register here: https://bit.ly/3W3N9gY 

Wednesday, January 25, 2023, 10:00 - 11:30 AM PT

Experience the BlindShell Classic 2 Phone - Hybrid

BlindShell is developing the new generation of phones with the BlindShell
Classic 2 Phone featuring unique hardware, tactile keypad, voice control and
loudspeaker. A representative from Blindshell will provide a live demo, and
then in-person attendees will try out the devices. 

Register here: https://bit.ly/3Pssocx 

Thursday, January 26, 2023, 10:00 - 11:30 AM PT

Get Going with Mike May and GoodMaps - Hybrid

Join Mike May as he talks about his vision loss story and his journey to
joining the GoodMaps, an accessible navigation company for people who are
blind or visually impaired. 

Register here: https://bit.ly/3hrMTJG 

From: Phillip Reeves <prreeves at brailleinstitute.org> 
Sent: Tuesday, December 20, 2022 4:54 PM
To: Skylar J. Covich <sjcovich at brailleinstitute.org>
Subject: RE: Technology Month in January

Hi Team BIA,

In the previous email the MS Teams backgrounds images encountered an error.
I have reattached those images here along with the flyer for quick access.

Thank you and Happy Holidays!

Best,

Phillip Reeves
Director, Client Experience
323-906-3132
prreeves at brailleinstitute.org <mailto:prreeves at brailleinstitute.org> 

741 N Vermont Ave

Los Angeles, CA  90029
[www.brailleinstitute.org]Brailleinstitute.org

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From: Phillip Reeves 
Sent: Tuesday, December 20, 2022 3:26 PM
To: Skylar J. Covich <sjcovich at brailleinstitute.org
<mailto:sjcovich at brailleinstitute.org> >
Subject: Technology Month in January

On behalf of Skylar Covich, please find information regarding Technology
Month below.

--

Dear BIA Staff,

I'm excited to provide information about the full lineup for our Technology
Month in January! Please attend as many of our online and hybrid
presentations as you can, and promote them to students, professionals in the
blindness field, and others. For a full list of all the tech workshops
happening, find the link to the events website landing page just below.

https://brailleinstitute.org/technology-workshops

Additionally, attached to this email you'll find some fun MS Teams
backgrounds to choose from, and a flyer the marketing team developed to be
emailed to anyone and everyone that is interested in participating. Next to
each workshop description on the flyer, there is a direct link to sign up
for that workshop on our website. Additionally, for your convenience, keep
this email handy as below we are leaving direct MS Teams links to each
workshop for staff to easily join.

*	Sam Seavey from the popular YouTube channel The Blind Life will kick
off Tech Month on Wednesday, January 11 at 10a - 11a.

*	Click here for direct link to workshop
<https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_NmRhMjFiOGItNDc3ZC00
NWRkLWI4OWEtZWIwYjkzY2QzY2Nh%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22b1a8a92
3-2807-4ac5-b96e-5262e7de28fc%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%2223fa3d85-d6a9-4c3f-9e76-3a
483a559982%22%7d> . Or call information is below,

*	 <tel:+13234332244,,451349594> +1 323-433-2244,,451349594# 

*	OrCam: In this hybrid workshop a representative will demonstrate
Read and MyEye, 2 devices they generously provided each BIA centers
Connection Pointe and Low Vision departments. These devices can read printed
text, provide color recognition, and more. It's on Wednesday, January 18 at
10a - 11:30a or in-person at the LA center while being simultaneously
streamed to all BIA centers.

*	Click here for direct link to workshop.
<https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_NTg1YjgzZTctY2ZjZC00
MzJkLWFiYmYtNTVlMDc2YjM4MTMw%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22b1a8a92
3-2807-4ac5-b96e-5262e7de28fc%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%2225e6791d-48bc-4d83-a54e-ed
5ae4fa4a75%22%7d>  Or call information is below,

*	 <tel:+13234332244,,798352029> +1 323-433-2244,,798352029#  

*	Our resident Access Technology Specialist, Beverly Jensen from the
Anaheim center will demonstrate what the Fusion software is and how students
can get it on their personal computer for free for one year. It's on
Wednesday, January 18 at 1:30p - 3p.

*	Click here for direct link to workshop
<https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_NmRhMjFiOGItNDc3ZC00
NWRkLWI4OWEtZWIwYjkzY2QzY2Nh%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22b1a8a92
3-2807-4ac5-b96e-5262e7de28fc%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%2223fa3d85-d6a9-4c3f-9e76-3a
483a559982%22%7d> . Or call information is below,

*	 <tel:+13234332244,,451349594> +1 323-433-2244,,451349594#  

*	BlindShell to demonstrate their Classic 2 as an accessible, more
tactile cell phone option. After the demonstration students will have the
ability to experience the device at any one of our BIA locations. It's on
Wednesday, January 25 from 10a - 11:30a or in person at the LA center while
being simultaneously streamed to all BIA centers.

*	Click here for direct link to workshop
<https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_YWVhMjY4NTQtODg2Yi00
ZDVlLTgzODctODgzYTZhMWE3ZDAx%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22b1a8a92
3-2807-4ac5-b96e-5262e7de28fc%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%2223fa3d85-d6a9-4c3f-9e76-3a
483a559982%22%7d> . Or call information is below,

*	 <tel:+13234332244,,655131225> +1 323-433-2244,,655131225#  

*	Conclude the month with a talk by Mike May sharing his vision loss
story and journey to the tech company GoodMaps, an accessible navigation
tool. It's on Thursday, January 26 at 10a - 11:30a, or in person at the LA
center while being simultaneously streamed to all BIA centers.

*	Click here for direct link to workshop
<https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_Y2YxYTI4MTEtZGIwNC00
YTNmLTlkNGEtOGNkOTMyMzQxYTYx%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22b1a8a92
3-2807-4ac5-b96e-5262e7de28fc%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%2225e6791d-48bc-4d83-a54e-ed
5ae4fa4a75%22%7d> . Or call information is below,

*	 <tel:+13234332244,,611509543> +1 323-433-2244,,611509543#  

We are grateful to the Marketing Team (especially Jane Shim and new team
member Maddy Spangler), and our Connection Point team (especially my fellow
January Tech Month committee member Shenai Hernandez) for the work they have
done to create and promote this event. We know that these workshops will
help our students learn more about what technology options are available to
them and draw more students to BIA.

Happy holidays,

Skylar Covich

--

Best,

Phillip Reeves
Director, Client Experience
323-906-3132
prreeves at brailleinstitute.org <mailto:prreeves at brailleinstitute.org> 

741 N Vermont Ave

Los Angeles, CA  90029
[www.brailleinstitute.org]Brailleinstitute.org

Braille Institute is a nonprofit providing free programs and services to
people with vision loss since 1919. The content of this email is
confidential and intended only for the addressee. As the sender cannot
guarantee that this email or any data included therewith is not infected,
intercepted, or corrupted, the email should be checked with proper security
software. The sender disclaims any liability for damages caused by the
viewing of this email or its content. 

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