Dear all,
This year, the Information Access Committee presents a rich variety of activities that you will be able to enjoy. These activities are popular; so, book early. Come one, come all. See below for descriptions.
Please note that our Tuesday sessions are limited to 60 people each and tickets must be purchased in advanced.
We look forward to seeing you at our events.
Warmest regards,
Pratik
TITLE: 411 from the IAC
TICKETS: $5 preregistration; $7 at the door
SHORT DESCRIPTION: Come to hear about the latest on screen enlargement, accessible medical devices, and tech for your kitchen.
LONG DESCRIPTION:
A. 2:00 to 2:05: Introduction - Presenter: Pratik Patel, Chair, Information Access Committee, Fresh Meadows, New York.
B. 2:05 to 2:50: Customizing ZoomText for comfort and Productivity.
Presenter: Stephanie L Rood MS Assistive Technology Studies and Human Services ATACP, Assistive Technology Instructor, Junior Blind of America, Los Angeles, California
Learn how you can customize ZoomText to work for your specific needs.
C. 2:50 to 3:35: Accessible Medical Equipment and Accessible Apps. Presenter: Daren Burton, American Foundation for the Blind, Virginia
Learn about accessible medical equipment and what constitutes accessible apps.
D. 3:35 to 4:10: Accessible Equipment for Your Kitchen and home. Presenters: members of the Information Access Committee
Come and “Look What’s Talking Now” to hear about some appliances/tools that you can use in your kitchen and around the house every day.
E. 4:10 to 4:30: A possible surprise and Q & A and General Feedback. Ask the IAC questions and provide feedback about your needs.
TITLE: Google Survey and Implications for Future Accessible Technologies
TICKETS: $0 preregistration; $0 at the door (by request of Google)
SHORT DESCRIPTION: Take part in a discussion about the survey results that ACB conducted in conjunction with Google last fall. Learn about what the results mean for future assistive technologies.
LONG DESCRIPTION:
TITLE: Google Survey and Implications for Future Accessible Technologies
Presenters: Naomi Black, Accessibility, Google, Inc. Mountain view, California
Philip Strain, usability researcher, Mountain view, California
Pratik Patel, Chair, Information Access Committee, ACB, Fresh Meadows, New York
How do blind and visually impaired people use computers and mobile technologies today? Building on that question, ACB, in partnership with Google, conducted a survey in the fall of 2011. Come to hear about the results of that survey. The findings will be shared and a discussion will take place about the implications of these findings for future development of accessible technologies. We will also engage in a dialogue about future policy implications for ACB. What and how should we advocate for accessibility?
2:45-4:00
Link into LinkedIn. Ray Campbell, independent consultant and formerly Adaptive Technology Specialist with the Chicago Lighthouse for People Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired, will demonstrate how to get yourself noticed on LinkedIn using a PC and a screen reader.
4:15-5:30
Face up to Facebook. Brian Charlson, Director of Computer Training Services at the Carroll Center for the Blind, will show you how to get the most from Facebook using screen readers with a PC as well as with Mac and iOS devices.
TITLE: Apple: An Introduction to Using a Touch Screen
TICKETS: $5 preregistration; No tickets at the door
NUMBER OF PEOPLE EXPECTED: 60 (per session maximum)
SHORT DESCRIPTION: By participating in a hands-on session, Learn from an Apple representative about how to use a touch screen device.
Long DESCRIPTION:
TITLE: Apple: An Introduction to Using a Touch Screen
Presenters: Sarah Herrlinger, Apple Corporation. Cupertino, California
Pratik Patel, Chair, Information Access Committee, ACB, Fresh Meadows, New York
This is a session for beginners that will introduce you to the best ways of using touch screen devices. If you have just purchased a touch screen based phone or device, come to this session to learn more. Maximize your productivity by learning through a guided tour.
TITLE: The British Invasion Goes Television
TICKETS: $5 preregistration; $7 at the door
SHORT DESCRIPTION: Accessible TV is a reality. See examples on Accessible TV from the U.K.
LONG DESCRIPTION:
TITLE: The British Invasion Goes Television
Presenters: Richard Orm, Royal National Institute for the Blind, United Kingdom.
Brian Charlson, Director, Computer Training Services, Carroll Center for the Blind. Boston, Massachusetts
When it comes to accessible television, the UK is ahead of the US. Come
see what is possible as RNIB accessibility expert Richard Orme describes
and demonstrates what is available to blind and visually impaired
television viewers in the UK. You won’t believe your ears.
Title: Focus Groups With Barnes and Noble
Stay tuned for more information about focus groups from a new ACB partner. Provide feedback on emerging technologies for reading books.
