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Save the Date<br>
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<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Training the Trainers</span></b>: Teaching
and Supporting Users of Access Technology<br>
May 9-11, 2012<br>
<br>
National Federation of the Blind<br>
Jernigan Institute<br>
200 E. Wells Street at <st1:Street w:st="on"><st1:address w:st="on">Jernigan
Place</st1:address></st1:Street><br>
<st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">Baltimore</st1:City>, <st1:State
w:st="on">MD</st1:State> <st1:PostalCode w:st="on">21230</st1:PostalCode></st1:place><br>
<br>
Learn about blindness technology from the best!<br>
<br>
Technology is in a constant state of flux. New devices, software, and
services are being implemented by business and education on what seems like a
daily basis. Blind and low vision users need access to these same technologies
in order to compete with their sighted peers. Access technology vendors are
constantly working to help consumers meet these needs. With the
challenges come opportunities for users, and the people who train and support
them. This two-and-a-half-day seminar is designed to provide trainers and
content creators with the information they need about these powerful tools to
ensure that their blind and low vision users can succeed in their
endeavors. To meet this goal, the training will provide hands-on
involvement with: <br>
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mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>Screen access software <o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>Braille <o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>DAISY eBooks <o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>Tactile graphics creation <o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
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mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>Apples iDevices <o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>Mac computers <o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;
mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>Notetakers <o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
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mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>Low vision solutions <o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
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mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>Other tools <o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'> <br>
Dont miss this opportunity to learn from experts in the access technology
field, experience the latest in the industry, and visit the largest showcase of
blindness technology in the United States.<br>
<br>
More information and registration at <a href="http://www.nfb.org/trainers">www.nfb.org/trainers</a>.
For questions, please contact Clara Van Gerven at <a
href="mailto:cvangerven@nfb.org">cvangerven@nfb.org</a> or at 410-659-9314
x2410. <br>
<br>
<br>
Clara Van Gerven<br>
Access Technology Content Specialist<br>
National Federation of the Blind<br>
<st1:Street w:st="on"><st1:address w:st="on">200 East Wells Street</st1:address></st1:Street>
<br>
<i><span style='font-style:italic'>at <st1:Street
w:st="on"><st1:address w:st="on">Jernigan Place</st1:address></st1:Street></span></i><br>
<st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">Baltimore</st1:City>, <st1:State
w:st="on">MD</st1:State> <st1:PostalCode w:st="on">21230</st1:PostalCode></st1:place><br>
410-659-9314 x-2410<br>
<a href="mailto:cvangerven@nfb.org">cvangerven@nfb.org</a><br>
<a href="http://nfb.org/nfb/access_technology_blog.asp">The Access Technology
Blog</a><br>
<br>
<br>
Clara Van Gerven<br>
Access Technology Content Specialist<br>
National Federation of the Blind<br>
<st1:Street w:st="on"><st1:address w:st="on">200 East Wells Street</st1:address></st1:Street>
<br>
<i><span style='font-style:italic'>at <st1:Street
w:st="on"><st1:address w:st="on">Jernigan Place</st1:address></st1:Street></span></i><br>
<st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">Baltimore</st1:City>, <st1:State
w:st="on">MD</st1:State> <st1:PostalCode w:st="on">21230</st1:PostalCode></st1:place><br>
410-659-9314 x-2410<br>
<a href="mailto:cvangerven@nfb.org">cvangerven@nfb.org</a><br>
<a href="http://nfb.org/nfb/access_technology_blog.asp">The Access Technology
Blog</a><br>
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