[NFBMD] Upcoming Accessibility boutiques

mr. Chikodinaka Nickarandidum Oguledo ochikodinaka at gmail.com
Tue Oct 11 22:57:42 UTC 2016


 I want to go 2the google program

On 10/11/16, Ringlein, Ellen via NFBMD <nfbmd at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> Dear Federation Colleagues,
>
> I was asked to pass on the following  information.
>
> Ellen
>
>
> The NFB Center of Excellence in Nonvisual Access (CENA) to Education, Public
> Information, and Commerce with support from the Maryland Department on
> Disability through a Non-Visual Access Initiative Grant, continues to offer
> Accessibility Boutiques (introductions to accessibility) free of charge and
> open to the public. Here are the boutiques scheduled through December:
>
> An Introduction to Accessibility in Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides
> Thursday, October 20, 8:00 - 10:00 a.m.
> Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides have undergone tremendous improvements in
> accessibility in recent years. Blind and sighted users alike are often
> unaware of the techniques available for unlocking the full power of features
> like collaboration with screen access software. Join us to learn more.
>
> Android
> Monday, November 14, 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
> Android has long been a mainstay for the users of mobile devices. As the
> versions tick by and different companies customize the operating system, it
> is hard to learn what the state of play is for accessibility on mobile
> phones and tablets that use Android. This session will aim to demonstrate
> what accessibility features are available, what improvements have been made
> in the latest major updates, and what devices offer the best experience for
> a blind user.
>
> Chromebooks
> Thursday, December 8, 8:00 - 10:00 a.m.
> As Chromebooks spread through educational institutions and individual
> households, they bring with them an entirely new operating system and
> approach to screen readers. If you want to learn more about how it works and
> how it differs from business as usual, this boutique will get you started.
>
> If you are interested in attending any of these boutiques, please RSVP to
> cvangerven at nfb.org<mailto:cvangerven at nfb.org>. Space is limited.
>
> The boutiques will be held at the National Federation of the Blind Jernigan
> Institute, 200 East Wells Street at Jernigan Place, Baltimore, Maryland
> 21230.
>
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