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Student and instructor sitting at the computer desk during a lesson"></span><o:p></o:p></p></td></tr></table><p><strong><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Workplace Computing Program: Foundations & Advanced (Free Meta Glasses!)</span></strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Applications are open for our 4-week Workplace Computing Program, designed for individuals who want to remain in or reenter the workforce where strong computer skills are essential.<o:p></o:p></span></p><ul type=disc><li class=email-components style='color:black;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo1'><strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Foundations:</span></strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> Ideal if you\u2019re building skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and screen reader use for workplace or college readiness.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=email-components style='color:black;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo1'><strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Advanced:</span></strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'> Perfect if you\u2019ve already mastered the basics and want to sharpen advanced Office tools, screen reader strategies, and ChatGPT for professional tasks.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Participants enroll in one track based on their current skill level, and program length can be adjusted to individual needs. <strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Prerequisites:</span></strong> Typing speed of at least 30 WPM with 95% accuracy, access to a laptop or desktop computer, and the ability to read and write in English.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Participants who complete at least three weeks of the program will <strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>receive a pair of Meta smart glasses at no cost.</span></strong><o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><a href="https://eml-pusa01.app.blackbaud.net/intv2/j/47EB4233-6786-4F0E-B466-4FDEDA450A68/r/47EB4233-6786-4F0E-B466-4FDEDA450A68_637f3954-37fb-43fc-8e39-bfd0a4b3c0b0/l/F566752A-3E78-4364-9FA9-8A44C22C1D33/c"><strong><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Apply for the Workplace Computing Program ></span></strong></a><o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr></table></div><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='display:none'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse'><tr><td width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border:none;border-top:solid black 1.0pt;padding:.75pt .75pt 12.0pt .75pt'></td></tr></table></div><p class=MsoNormal align=right style='text-align:right'><o:p> </o:p></p><div align=right><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse'><tr><td style='padding:0in 0in 12.0pt 0in'><div><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=right style='border-collapse:collapse;margin-left:7.5pt'><tr><td style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><span style='border:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'><img border=0 width=250 height=167 style='width:2.6041in;height:1.7395in' id="Technology_x0020_training" src="cid:~WRD0000.jpg" alt="Image removed by sender. Person sitting at the computer desk and working on a laptop"></span><o:p></o:p></p></td></tr></table><p><strong><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Free JAWS and MS Office Training: Tuesday, October 14 - Friday, October 17</span></strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Join us for a free 4-day webinar training designed to help you build essential skills with JAWS. Sessions will run from 1:00-3:00 p.m. EST on October 14-17. Training topics will include JAWS Basics, Windows 11 Navigation, Microsoft Word & Outlook, Web Browsing & more! <o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><a href="https://eml-pusa01.app.blackbaud.net/intv2/j/47EB4233-6786-4F0E-B466-4FDEDA450A68/r/47EB4233-6786-4F0E-B466-4FDEDA450A68_637f3954-37fb-43fc-8e39-bfd0a4b3c0b0/l/71F61E47-A9C3-48B0-801C-7E2783868E48/c"><strong><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Register for the JAWS and MS Office Training ></span></strong></a><o:p></o:p></span></p></div></td></tr></table></div><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='display:none'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse'><tr><td width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border:none;border-top:solid black 1.0pt;padding:.75pt .75pt 12.0pt .75pt'></td></tr></table></div><p class=MsoNormal align=right style='text-align:right'><o:p> </o:p></p><div align=right><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse'><tr><td style='padding:0in 0in 12.0pt 0in'><div><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=right style='border-collapse:collapse;margin-left:7.5pt'><tr><td style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><span style='border:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'><img border=0 width=250 height=188 style='width:2.6041in;height:1.9583in' id="Tech_x0020_Services" src="cid:~WRD0000.jpg" alt="Image removed by sender. 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Classes will take place Monday to Friday from October 27 to December 5, with a break for Thanksgiving week.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>One of our recent participants shared: "SRUTT was one of the best <span class=il>training</span> programs I've ever participated in. It was intensive, thoughtfully designed, and packed with high-quality content. The instructors brought deep technical knowledge and real-world experience to every session. Thanks to the skills I gained, I\u2019ve been offered an internship in digital accessibility starting this fall!" <o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><a href="https://eml-pusa01.app.blackbaud.net/intv2/j/47EB4233-6786-4F0E-B466-4FDEDA450A68/r/47EB4233-6786-4F0E-B466-4FDEDA450A68_637f3954-37fb-43fc-8e39-bfd0a4b3c0b0/l/DB9248BB-0518-4BFA-B14C-B4F8A1A0F938/c"><strong><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Apply for the Screen Reader User Tester Training Program ></span></strong></a><o:p></o:p></span></p></div></td></tr></table></div><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='display:none'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse'><tr><td width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border:none;border-top:solid black 1.0pt;padding:.75pt .75pt 12.0pt .75pt'></td></tr></table></div><p class=MsoNormal align=right style='text-align:right'><o:p> </o:p></p><div align=right><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse'><tr><td style='padding:0in 0in 12.0pt 0in'><div><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=right style='border-collapse:collapse;margin-left:7.5pt'><tr><td style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><span style='border:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'><img border=0 width=250 height=167 style='width:2.6041in;height:1.7395in' id=tech src="cid:~WRD0000.jpg" alt="Image removed by sender. 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Designed with accessibility in mind, Halo Fi helps users take control of their finances hands-free and on the go.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><a href="https://eml-pusa01.app.blackbaud.net/intv2/j/47EB4233-6786-4F0E-B466-4FDEDA450A68/r/47EB4233-6786-4F0E-B466-4FDEDA450A68_637f3954-37fb-43fc-8e39-bfd0a4b3c0b0/l/6EBEC613-FBDA-4DDA-83C7-838D27F48583/c"><strong><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Register for the Carroll Tech Talk ></span></strong></a><o:p></o:p></span></p></div></td></tr></table></div><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='display:none'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse'><tr><td width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border:none;border-top:solid black 1.0pt;padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt'></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></td></tr></table></div></td></tr><tr><td valign=top style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%'><tr style='font-weight:inherit'><td width="100%" valign=top style='width:100.0%;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse;border-spacing: 0px;border-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)'><tr><td valign=top style='padding:7.5pt 7.5pt 7.5pt 7.5pt'><div align=right><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse'><tr><td style='padding:0in 0in 12.0pt 0in'><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=right style='border-collapse:collapse;margin-left:7.5pt'><tr><td style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><span style='border:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'><img border=0 width=250 height=188 style='width:2.6041in;height:1.9583in' id="tech_x0020_fair" src="cid:~WRD0000.jpg" alt="Image removed by sender. Technology fair visitor trying on smart glasses at the vendor booth"></span><o:p></o:p></p></td></tr></table><p><strong><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Technology Fair: November 25</span></strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Join us in-person on November 25 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Carroll Center in Newton to engage with top exhibitors from across the country who specialize in assistive technology solutions and explore engaging presentations from our expert technology instructors on cutting-edge tools, including:<o:p></o:p></span></p><ul type=disc><li class=email-components style='color:black;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Magnification Options for IOS and Android <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=email-components style='color:black;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Using the Camera Feature of Google Gemini and Other AI Platforms to Boost Independence<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=email-components style='color:black;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Meta Smart Glasses: Strategies for Using AI-Powered Glasses to Enhance Daily Living<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=email-components style='color:black;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Quick-Start Tips for JAWS and Google Workspace<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><a href="https://eml-pusa01.app.blackbaud.net/intv2/j/47EB4233-6786-4F0E-B466-4FDEDA450A68/r/47EB4233-6786-4F0E-B466-4FDEDA450A68_637f3954-37fb-43fc-8e39-bfd0a4b3c0b0/l/901E1114-9FDE-4017-BDC6-E50B04B2E961/c"><strong><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Learn More & Register for the Technology Fair ></span></strong></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Thank you to our generous sponsors, <span class=html-span><a href="https://eml-pusa01.app.blackbaud.net/intv2/j/47EB4233-6786-4F0E-B466-4FDEDA450A68/r/47EB4233-6786-4F0E-B466-4FDEDA450A68_637f3954-37fb-43fc-8e39-bfd0a4b3c0b0/l/E5158EDE-31AE-495E-8673-B9C4F72DEE95/c"><span class=xjp7ctv>Hoopla Digital</span></a></span>, <span class=html-span><a href="https://eml-pusa01.app.blackbaud.net/intv2/j/47EB4233-6786-4F0E-B466-4FDEDA450A68/r/47EB4233-6786-4F0E-B466-4FDEDA450A68_637f3954-37fb-43fc-8e39-bfd0a4b3c0b0/l/264DBD21-C014-45BD-9F8B-7B5066918C35/c"><span class=xjp7ctv>Planned Lifetime Assistance Network - PLAN of MA & RI</span></a></span>, and <span class=html-span><a href="https://eml-pusa01.app.blackbaud.net/intv2/j/47EB4233-6786-4F0E-B466-4FDEDA450A68/r/47EB4233-6786-4F0E-B466-4FDEDA450A68_637f3954-37fb-43fc-8e39-bfd0a4b3c0b0/l/837B9C6E-6437-4CC9-8AF5-E77D983AABD2/c"><span class=xjp7ctv>Waymo</span></a></span> for making this event possible!<o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr></table></div><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='display:none'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse'><tr><td width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border:none;border-top:solid black 1.0pt;padding:.75pt .75pt 12.0pt .75pt'></td></tr></table></div><p class=MsoNormal align=right style='text-align:right'><o:p> </o:p></p><div align=right><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%;border-collapse:collapse'><tr><td style='padding:0in 0in 12.0pt 0in'><div><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=right style='border-collapse:collapse;margin-left:7.5pt'><tr><td style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><span style='border:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'><img border=0 width=250 height=178 style='width:2.6041in;height:1.8541in' id="tech_x0020_course" src="cid:~WRD0000.jpg" alt="Image removed by sender. Person sitting at the desk and typing on a computer"></span><o:p></o:p></p></td></tr></table><p><strong><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>On-Demand Tech Support</span></strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>We are pleased to offer On-Demand Tech Support for assistive <span class=il>technology</span> (AT) users, parents of children who use AT, professionals in the field who work with AT, or anyone else with an AT-related technical question. You can request support by filling out the Google form linked below, and we will book a 15-minute session for you with one of our assistive technology experts.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span class=il><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Tech Support</span></span><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'> is available for <span class=il>help</span> with:<o:p></o:p></span></p><ul type=disc><li class=email-components style='color:black;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Screen readers, braille displays, and magnification<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=email-components style='color:black;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Windows OS, Microsoft Office applications, Google Chrome, and iOS<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=email-components style='color:black;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>General computer applications related to accessibility<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><div><p><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Please note:<o:p></o:p></span></p><ul type=disc><li class=email-components style='color:black;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo4'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Technical issues that cannot be addressed within 15 minutes may require a scheduled follow-up call.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=email-components style='color:black;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo4'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>If you require more in-depth training, we can refer you for technology training.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=email-components style='color:black;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo4'><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Due to the additional time required, we cannot assist with hardware troubleshooting and configuration of specific devices.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul></div><p><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><a 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