[Ohio-Talk] Fwd: Upcoming Event: Learn About Accessible Technology in the Workplace

[Maggie Stringer]

Passing this along.

EMPLOYERS AND EMPLOYEES: ATTEND THIS BOUTIQUE AND PANEL DISCUSSION ON
ACCESSIBLE TECHNOLOGY IN THE WORKPLACE

On Tuesday, October 26 from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. Eastern, the National
Federation of the Blind Center of Excellence in Nonvisual Accessibility is
hosting an accessibility boutique on technologies blind and low-vision
professionals regularly use in the workplace. Blind job applicants are
equipped with the additional skills necessary to fulfill their job
responsibilities.

Technologies include:

 	* Screen access software
 	* Refreshable Braille
 	* Voice dictation / OCR
 	* Dual-channel headsets
 	* Video magnification

Additionally, this event features a panel discussion on blind and
low-vision employment. The panelists include representatives from a large
retail company and from experts within the NFB Center of Excellence in
Nonvisual Accessibility. They will address fears and concerns in hiring
blind candidates and questions blind individuals may have about seeking
employment. Register now! [2]

ABOUT ACCESSIBILITY BOUTIQUES

Accessibility boutiques are workshops presented by our access technology
experts of our Center of Excellence in Nonvisual Accessibility that provide
introductions to accessibility best practices and the latest trends in
access tech. These events are offered by the National Federation of the
Blind at no cost to Maryland citizens with support from the state of
Maryland through the Nonvisual Accessibility Initiative grant administered
by the Maryland Department of Disabilities. Learn more about our upcoming
events [3].

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21230 | 410-659-9314

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