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September, 2010
Creating Accessible Videos for Your Website
Presented by: DBTAC - Great Lakes ADA Center and the DBTAC-Pacific ADA Center
Date: September 8, 2010
Time: 2:00 PM-3:00PM EST
Cost: FREE
Location: Online Series
Register at the Accessible Technology Webinar page.
Please Join us for the 2009-2010 Accessible Technology series, especially geared for businesses. Each session is 60 minutes in length and will be held from 2:00-3:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST) on dates specified. The series is FREE and you can register at the Accessible Technology Webinar page.
The Accessible Technology Webinar series is hosted and coordinated by the DBTAC - Great Lakes ADA Center and the DBTAC-Pacific ADA Center on behalf of the National Network of ADA Centers . The National Network of ADA Centers provide a comprehensive set of services for up-to-date information, consultation, referrals, resources, and training on the Americans with Disabilities Act for businesses, employers, governmental entities, service providers and individuals with disabilities.
Video has become a common means of sharing information about everyday activities and events. Yet, this technology remains largely inaccessible to people with sensory impairments. While there are tools available to facilitate the creation of accessible video content the availability and use of these tools is not widely known and/or understood. This session will review the key features of an accessible video, steps to consider when planning and developing accessible video content and demonstrate how it can be utilized. Speaker: Marsha Swanke, Web Developer Marsha S. Schwanke, Web Developer, CTRS, has eight years experience designing, programming, testing and managing content-rich, database-driven web applications that maximize accessibility and usability based on “best practices” research and established guidelines, such as the W3C Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) and Section 508. She is currently responsible for the development, content management, and support of five webcourses and the web projects of the DBTAC: Southeast ADA Center – A Project of the Burton Blatt Institute at Syracuse University. Marsha has a Bachelors Degree in Therapeutic Recreation from Ohio University and a Masters Degree in Information Technology from American Intercontinental University. She is a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) with over twenty years experience as a manager and practitioner working with children and adults with disabilities in hospital and community settings. Since 1995, she has authored and facilitated numerous trainings on disability awareness, web accessibility, and assistive technology.
For More Information:
Contact
Annie Ten by phone 877 232 1990.
Communication Options for the I Pad, I Touch and the Nintendo DS
Presented by: United Cerebral Palsy Association of Berkshire County (MassMatch ATRC)
Date: September 8, 2010
Time: 10:00 am - 12:00pm
Cost: Free
Location: United Cerebral Palsy Association of Berkshire County (MassMatch ATRC) 208 West Street Pittsfield, MA 01201
Join us for information on the different communication softwares available for download on the I Pad, I touch and the Nintendo DS. We will have these devices on hand with the various softwares downloaded for you to trial and learn the pro's & cons of each one.
For More Information:
Contact
Dawn Matthews
by email atrc@ucpberkshire.org
by phone 413-442-1562 ext. 24
Website: ucpberkshire.org
Schools Back in Session !!!! Attention all Educators, Families and Professionals
Presented by: United Cerebral Palsy Association of Berkshire County (MassMatch ATRC)
Date: September 22, 2010
Time: 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Cost: FREE
Location: United Cerebral Palsy Association of Berkshire County 208 West Street Pittsfield, MA 01201
Please come and visit the "ATRC", see what the center has for Assistive Technology and be able to have "hands on" time with all of the newest technology available to those who may be end users, educators and/or family members just looking to see what is available. Along with the wide array of devices we also have information and resources to help guide you through the path of acquiring Assistive Technology.
For More Information:
Contact
Dawn Matthews
by email dmatthews@ucpberkshire.org
by phone 413-442-1562 ext. 24
Website: ucpberkshire.org
October, 2010
Making Communication Happen Worldwide
Date: October 26, 2010
Time: 7:30 am to 4:30 pm
Cost: Speak with
Location: Hilton Burlington. Burlington, VT
A conference on supporting adults and transition age youth with communication challenges to communicate for social connection and community inclusion featuring Wrethers & Jabberers. In the film Wretches & Jabberers, two men from Vermont with autism embark on a global quest to change attitudes about disability and intelligence.
Please click on the link below for more information about the full day program, workshops, registration, etc.
http://www.ddas.vermont.gov/ddas-training/training-vt-conferences/making-communication-happen-worldwide/view
For More Information:
Contact
Gordon Bullard
by email gordon.bullard@ahs.state.vt.us
by phone 802-241-2663
