[Trainer-Talk] CSUN questions

[David Andrews]

It is a good conference.  I have been on and off- mostly on for 30 years.

On Wednesday morning, first thing there is an orientation for blind 
and visually impaired attendees.  I would go, it is useful. I find 
the Braille maps nominally helpful, but not as much as I would like, 
they are a little general in some areas.

If you read the program descriptions you can tell the research from 
the produce demos, pretty easily. It is hard to make recommendations, 
because everybody's knowledge, interests, experience, needs etc., are 
different.

Dave

At 10:03 AM 2/8/2017, you wrote:
>I haven't been to CSUN's access technology conference since it moved 
>to San Diego. And in the past I used to work for various vendors. 
>Today, I work for a college serving a diversity of print-impaired 
>students and I'm really excited about going this year.
>
>I'd like to hear tips from other BVI folks, or their friends about 
>getting the most out of the conference. I have confident O&M skills 
>and love exploring.
>
>I used to feel like I missed out on something interesting every time 
>I went. Especially with it being in an unfamiliar convention center, 
>I want to be sure I learn the most about technology that's truly 
>recommendable. I also want to be sure I attend the sessions that are 
>more informational and less a recitation of the vendor's sales literature.
>
>To me, one disappointing aspect of the conference was always about 
>all the "pie in the sky" technology that enterprising researchers 
>showcased, but which wasn't available for the average disabled 
>consumer. I want to steer clear of all that "spam" and focus on 
>what's new that I can recommend with a good conscience!
>
>I also have questions about the physical layout of the place - best 
>secret dog relief area - is the Braille map useful and what's the 
>quickest way to get a meal? And I have questions about the social 
>aspects: whose suites are worth visiting and who I should try to 
>track down to have a quiet meal with, etc.
>
>It's fine to contact me off-list.
>
>--Debee
>
>armstrong deborah (AT) deanza (DOT) edu
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