[NFBNJ] LEAP Training Programs Seven Libraries

[joe ruffalo]

Greetings to  all on our distribution list.
Jane Degenshein, President of the Technology Division of the NFBNJ provided 
the following.
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Joe ruffalo, President
NFBNJ
973 743 0075
nfbnj1 at verizon.net
www.nfbnj.org

**fyi
There are now 7 libraries where this will be held.
Please pass along to someone you know that might be able to use this
beginning/intermediate assistance.
Enjoy folks

-----Original Message----- 
From: NJSL TBBC
Sent: Monday, August 08, 2016 2:11 PM Subject: FREE Assistive Technology
Training through our LEAP Program

Dear TBBC Members:

We have great news!  We are pleased to announce that the New Jersey 
Commission
for the Blind and Visually Impaired (CBVI) is continuing and expanding the
Library Equal Access Program (LEAP). The LEAP program will have assistive
technology computers & iPads in seven public libraries to offer FREE 
training
in assistive software to NJ residents 55 and older with vision loss.  There
are beginner and advanced classes for the computers & iPads that offer a
better way to read with magnification and speech.

FREE training classes will be provided by Advancing Opportunities and will 
be
held this Fall at seven public libraries, September through December. You 
must
register for a class. To register, please call Advancing Opportunities,
Assistive Technology Services, 888-322-1918, extension 595.

Here is a list of the classes offered:

iPad Class - Basics - Voice Over: Have you heard about the iPad but am not
sure what it is? Do you have an iPad but are not sure how to use it? In this
very beginner class you will learn how to use Voice Over, Apple's built in
screen reader, to access the iPad.

iPad Class - Basics - Zoom Magnification: Have you heard about the iPad but 
am
not sure what it is? Do you have an iPad but are not sure how to use it? In
this very beginner class you will learn how to use Zoom, Apple's built in
magnifier, to access the iPad.

iPad Class - Advanced Voice Over: Are you currently using Voice Over to 
access
your iPad or iPhone but want to learn more? Want to share your tips and 
tricks
and learn some from others? In this advanced class, you will learn advanced
features of Voice Over. Prerequisites: This class is for those who have some
knowledge of the iPad and basic VoiceOver gestures. If you do not have these
prerequisite skills, register for the beginner iPad class, iPad - Basics -
VoiceOver!

iPad Class - Advanced Zoom: Are you currently using Zoom to access your iPad
or iPhone but want to learn more? Want to share your tips and tricks and 
learn
some from others? In this advanced class, you will learn advanced features 
of
Zoom. Prerequisites: This class is for those who have some knowledge of the
iPad and basic Zoom gestures. If you do not have these prerequisite skills,
register for a beginner iPad class, iPad - Basics - Zoom Magnification!

Basic Computer Skills Class: Are you new to using computers? Have you used
them in the past but not for several years? Do you find that computer
terminology of lingo is confusing? In this beginner class, you will learn
basic computer terminology, learn basic mouse and keyboarding skills as well
as how to navigate your computer.

Access your home computer - Magnification class: Are you someone who needs
magnification to access the computer? Would you like to learn how to use it
more efficiently? This moderately advanced class will show you how to use a
screen magnification software called Zoom Text as well as use the Ease of
Access Center to navigate your computer and the Internet. Prerequisites: 
This
class is for those who have keyboarding and mouse skills, strong computer
skills and prior experience accessing the internet. If you do not have these
prerequisite skills, register for the Basic Computer Skills Class!

Access your home computer -  Screen Reader Class using JAWS: Are you someone
who needs a screen reader to access the computer? Would you like to use it
more efficiently? This moderately advanced class will show you how to use 
JAWS
to navigate your computer and the Internet. Prerequisites: This class is for
those who have keyboarding and mouse skills, strong computer skills and 
prior
experience accessing the internet. If you do not have these prerequisite
skills, register for the Basic Computer Skills Class!

Classes will be held at these seven public libraries in New Jersey. All of
these libraries are NJ Transit Access Link stops:

Atlantic County:

Atlantic City Library, 1 N Tennessee Ave, Atlantic City (classes start in
November at this library)

Atlantic County Library- Mays Landing branch, 40 Farragut Ave., Mays Landing

Bergen County:

Johnson Public Library, 274 Main St, Hackensack

Camden County:
Cherry Hill Public Library, 1100 Kings Hwy N, Cherry Hill

Essex County:

South Orange Public Library, 65 Scotland Rd, South Orange

Middlesex County:

East Brunswick Public Library, 2 Jean Walling Civic Center, East Brunswick

Ocean County:

Ocean County Library - Toms River, 101 Washington St, Toms River

We are pleased to make you aware of this training opportunity from CBVI. If
you have questions about the LEAP Program, please feel free to call Mary
Kearns-Kaplan at TBBC at 800-792-8322, extension 834.

Enjoy this wonderful opportunity sponsored by CBVI.

Best regards,

Adam Szczepaniak, Director
New Jersey State Library Talking Book and Braille Center