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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #B5C4DF 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> Wright, Jennifer (OFB-FK) [mailto:JenniferN.Wright@ky.gov] <br><b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, March 29, 2016 11:08 AM<br><b>To:</b> Whittaker, Jessica (OFB-FK); Flanagan, Allison A (OFB-FK); Angela Anderson ; Cabe, Becky (OFB-FK); Carla Ruschival; Cathy Jackson; Chelsey Keesy; McNabb, Cora L (OFB-FK); Daniel Scott Heads; David Lawson; Deb Lewis ; Dennis Franklin ; George Stokes ; Grant Logsdon (grant@kyspin.com); Jennifer Hall (Jennifer.hall@tds.net); Jones, Vanessa (CAP-FK); Kevin Shurn ; Laura Yates; Nancy Clayton; Shirley, Patrick B (Education Cabinet); Paulett Logsdon ; Sinclair-Morris, Peggy; Randall Deaton; Rhonda Skidmore ; Fricano, Scott D (OFB-FK); Sharon Fields (Home) (sharon.fields1@outlook.com); Shirley Stivers (sstivers77@gmail.com); Shirley Stivers (Work); Deeley, Stephen P (OFB-LV); Susan Ament (BGCB); Theresa Thomas ; todde.stephens@windstream.net; Hammons, Twyla S (OFB-SS)<br><b>Subject:</b> FW: [OandM] Paths to Technology Website Announcement<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Please feel free to forward to anyone who might be interested in this valuable resource.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #B5C4DF 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> <a href="mailto:list-manager@ncsab.org">list-manager@ncsab.org</a> [<a href="mailto:list-manager@ncsab.org">mailto:list-manager@ncsab.org</a>] <b>On Behalf Of </b>Strechay, Joe<br><b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, March 29, 2016 10:55 AM<br><b>To:</b> <a href="mailto:ncsab_members@ncsab.org">ncsab_members@ncsab.org</a><br><b>Subject:</b> [NCSAB Members] FW: [OandM] Paths to Technology Website Announcement<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>I thought this might be of interest to the group.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Joe Strechay | Director Bureau of Blindness & Visual Services<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>717.787.7312 | <a href="mailto:jstrechay@pa.gov">jstrechay@pa.gov</a><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><blockquote style='margin-top:5.0pt;margin-bottom:5.0pt'><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><b>From:</b> Diane Brauner <<a href="mailto:dianebrauner@live.com">dianebrauner@live.com</a>><br><b>Date:</b> March 29, 2016 at 8:41:54 AM EDT<br><b>To:</b> "<a href="mailto:oandm@lists.aerbvi.org">oandm@lists.aerbvi.org</a>" <<a href="mailto:oandm@lists.aerbvi.org">oandm@lists.aerbvi.org</a>><br><b>Subject:</b> <b>[OandM] Paths to Technology Website Announcement</b><o:p></o:p></p></div></blockquote><blockquote style='margin-top:5.0pt;margin-bottom:5.0pt'><div><div><h1>Paths to Technology Announcement<o:p></o:p></h1><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-family:MyriadPro-Regular;color:#343434'>Perkins School for the Blind is proud to announce the development of </span><a href="http://www.perkinselearning.org/technology"><b><span style='font-family:MyriadPro-Regular'>Paths to Technology</span></b></a><span style='font-family:MyriadPro-Regular;color:#343434'>, a website to assist educators and families in learning and staying current on ever-changing technology for students with visual impairments and blindness.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Is your classroom “Going Google”? How can students with low vision view the whiteboard on his/her device? How do you introduce a preschool student to an iPad and a refreshable braille display? Should you update to iOS 9.2? What is the JAWS command for ____? What apps can be used for O&M purposes? How do you create accessible digital materials? Find the answers to these questions and more on <i>Paths to Technology!</i><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><i>Paths to Technology</i> is a place for TVIs and COMS to share information including teacher hints, activities, resources, favorite accessible apps, instructional videos and so much more. This new Community of Practice is a place where educators can unite to resolve accessibility issues as our classrooms are transitioning to digital learning environments. We envision a space where teachers, parents and students can come together as a strong voice to advocate for accessible educational materials to enable students to succeed not only in K-12 classrooms, but also in higher education and in the workforce. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:.75in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.5in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'>"<i>Paths to Technology</i> is just what I need! Finally there is a resource that deals specifically with this unique, rapidly changing subject matter. In this day of technological advancements, it has become impossible for one person to keep up with it all, and P2T provides a network for students, parents, teachers and specialists to contribute and share information." – Belinda Rudinger, VI Assistive Technology Consultant, Region 10 ESC.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:.75in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.5in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:.75in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.5in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'>“The wealth of information compiled on this site coupled with the student section and blogs makes <i>Paths to Technology</i> a must go-to resource for anyone associated with visual impairment.” – Dr. Penny Rosenblum, University of Arizona.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><i>Paths to Technology</i> has something for everyone – including students! Encourage your student to check out the <i>Paths to Technology</i> Student Page and to get involved. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:.75in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.5in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-autospace:none'>“The ability to write a blog for the blind community gives me an opportunity to share my knowledge of technology as well as encourage others to explore tech in a way that they can self accommodate themselves through their high school/college careers.” – Elijah, student blogger.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:67.5pt;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.5in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-autospace:none'> “I love the student section! It's important for kids to be their own advocates and in charge of their own accessibility. <i>P2T</i> is the perfect forum for kids to show off how independent they can be in the classroom, all thanks to creative tech use.” – Yue-Ting Siu, TVI, PhD.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:67.5pt;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.5in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-autospace:none'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:67.5pt;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.5in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-autospace:none'><b><i>Paths to Technology</i> has posts specifically for Orientation and Mobility! </b>Go to Technology Search then select <a href="http://http:/www.perkinselearning.org/technology/search/results?f%5b0%5d=field_ptt_subjects%253Aname%3AO%26M">O&M.</a> Please share YOUR O&M favorite app, hint or activity!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'>Come join the <i>Paths to Technology</i> community! <a href="http://www.perkinselearning.org/user/register?destination=technology">Register here</a>, then jump in on the discussions, share your ideas, ask a question, write a post and be a part of this exciting community.<o:p></o:p></p></div></div></blockquote><blockquote style='margin-top:5.0pt;margin-bottom:5.0pt'><div><p class=MsoNormal>You are subscribed to the AER OandM Listserv, administered by The Association for Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind and Visually Impaired.<br><br>To unsubscribe from this list, go to <a href="http://lists.aerbvi.org/mailman/listinfo/oandm_lists.aerbvi.org">http://lists.aerbvi.org/mailman/listinfo/oandm_lists.aerbvi.org</a> and follow the instructions to unsubscribe.<br>________________________________________<br>OandM mailing list<br><a href="mailto:OandM@lists.aerbvi.org">OandM@lists.aerbvi.org</a><br><a href="http://lists.aerbvi.org/mailman/listinfo/oandm_lists.aerbvi.org">http://lists.aerbvi.org/mailman/listinfo/oandm_lists.aerbvi.org</a><o:p></o:p></p></div></blockquote></div></body></html>