[SC-CSTD] FW: Webinar Wednesday! TOPAZ Magnifiers: Powerful Visual Aids

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Upcoming Access Ingenuity Webinars

TOPAZ Family of Magnifiers: Powerful Visual Aids
(ACVREP CE Approved)

Wednesday, September 28, 2022, from 10 am to 11 am PT

The TOPAZ family of desktop video magnifiers combines ease of use with powerful features to help people retain their independent lifestyle – reading, writing, viewing photographs and engaging in hobbies. All TOPAZ models are available in a range of monitor sizes and provide a clear, crisp picture with a wide range of magnification and color-coded controls. The ergonomic design provides exceptional reading comfort for hours of use in the home, office, or school. During this webinar, we discuss the features of all the TOPAZ models and the benefits each can give in specific situations. Join Ian Ramos and Joe McDaniel from Vispero as they dive deep into these powerful tools to help those challenged by vision loss. Note that everybody is welcome and can benefit from this presentation. If you are a teacher of the visually impaired (TVI), this presentation is approved for ACVREP continuing education credit.

Learning Outcomes

*	Features of all TOPAZ models.
*	How to determine which features fit your needs best.
*	How adding speech capability can take you further.

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Outlook Calendar, Contacts & Meetings with JAWS Using Speech & Braille
(ACVREP CE Approved)

Wednesday, October 5, 2022, from 10 am to 11 am PT

Previously, we presented working with emails using Microsoft Outlook and JAWS. This presentation will cover the other features of Microsoft Outlook, such as the calendar, contacts, tasks, notes, and starting a meeting. Even if you did not attend the previous presentation, this one is still beneficial. Join Rachel Reeves, Marisa Church, and Zhi Huang from Access Ingenuity with Joe McDaniel from Vispero to explore some tips on using Microsoft Outlook with JAWS. This presentation benefits anyone who wants to know about using Outlook with JAWS while on a PC, with a QWERTY keyboard, Focus braille display, and the ElBraille. Note that everybody is welcome and can benefit from this presentation. If you are a teacher of the visually impaired (TVI), this presentation is approved for ACVREP continuing education credit.

Learning Outcomes

*	How to use keyboard commands to quickly switch among the various Outlook features such as mail, calendar, contacts, tasks, and notes.
*	Work with keyboard commands to use the calendar, such as changing the calendar view and creating various appointments and meetings.
*	Explore the other features, such as contacts, tasks, and notes.

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Outlook Calendar, Contacts  <https://accessingenuity.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d8bcff9944c5f4b5a9e93512a&id=68b09a2460&e=753942d417> & Meetings with JAWS Using Speech & Braille
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Windows Screen Readers: JAWS, NVDA & Narrator

Wednesday, October 12, 2022, from 10 am to 11 am PT

Join Rachel Reeves, Marisa Church, and Zhi Huang from Access Ingenuity for a demonstration and comparison of the three Windows screen readers.

Learning Outcomes

*	Provide a basic overview of the three screen readers and their interfaces.
*	Discuss some advantages and disadvantages of each screen reader and how they behave in different situations.
*	Present a comparison of various factors with the three screen readers, such as price, ideal for school, work, the end user, tech support, remote tools, availability of features, etc.

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Windows Screen Readers: JAWS, NVDA  <https://accessingenuity.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d8bcff9944c5f4b5a9e93512a&id=53f9a01bc5&e=753942d417> & Narrator
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Meet the New RUBY 10
(ACVREP CE Approved)

Wednesday, October 19, 2022, from 10 am to 11 am PT

Join Ian Ramos from Access Ingenuity and Joe McDaniel from Vispero to meet the new RUBY 10. During this webinar, we will demonstrate the advanced capabilities of the latest low vision solution from Freedom Scientific, the RUBY 10. The video magnifier has a 10-inch touchscreen and three dedicated cameras, and it can magnify letters, magazines, labels, and photos. The swing-out arm allows you to view items in your hand and write. When extended, it also enables full-page OCR. With a touch of a button, you can scan pages and have them read aloud to you. The third camera can see objects at a short distance, such as signs and menus on a wall. Users can utilize cutting-edge magnification features with industry-leading OCR to maximize the reading experience. Note that everybody is welcome and can benefit from this presentation. If you are a teacher of the visually impaired (TVI), this presentation is approved for ACVREP continuing education credit.

Learning Outcomes

*	How the RUBY 10 uses cutting-edge view modes not seen in any other device.
*	Discover different uses of the RUBY 10.
*	How the RUBY 10 differs from the other models.
*	Why having OCR in a portable unit can be a game-changer.

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Meeting ID: 825 2253 8548 
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JAWS: Getting Help & Accessing Existing Training Materials

Wednesday, October 26, 2022, from 10 am to 11 am PT

Get to know the various tools, help menu options, and free training materials that already exist with JAWS. Join Rachel Reeves, Marisa Church, and Zhi Huang from Access Ingenuity to discover ways you can get assistance with concepts, commands, exercises, additional web resources, and more.

Learning Outcomes

*	Various help tools of JAWS, including Keyboard Help, Screen Sensitive Help, etc.
*	Additional help from the help menu includes the manual, web resources, and free training.
*	Free training web resources include the Freedom Scientific Training YouTube channel, Free Webinars Training page, Surf's Up Training website, etc.

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Contact the Presenters

If you would like to join our email announcement list for future presentations or have any questions, please use any of the contacts below:
Ian Ramos <mailto:ianr at accessingenuity.com>  (ianr at accessingenuity.com)
Marisa Church <mailto:marisac at accessingenuity.com>  (marisac at accessingenuity.com)
Mark Schafer <mailto:marks at accessingenuity.com>  (marks at accessingenuity.com)
Michael Parker <mailto:michaelp at accessingenuity.com>  (michaelp at accessingenuity.com)
Rachel Reeves <mailto:rachelr at accessingenuity.com>  (rachelr at accessingenuity.com)
Zhi Huang <mailto:zhih at accessingenuity.com>  (zhih at accessingenuity.com) 

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