RFBD and Alternative Formats Presentation at UMASS Boston
Jenn Doherty Educational Outreach Coordinator from the Recordings for the Blind and Dyslexic (www.rfbd.org) will discuss individual and Institutional membership, how to order audio and for-profit books vs. RFBD audio books, demonstrate equipment and answer questions. Valerie Haven, Academic Technology Coordinator for the Ross Center for Disability Services at UMASS Boston, http://www.rosscenter.umb.edu/index.shtml will talk about her personal and professional experience of working with alternative formatted materials such as audio files, and (Ebooks). She will discuss the pros and cons of various on-line services
Where: UMASS Boston, Campus Center, UL Room
211100 Morrissey Blvd., Boston MA
When: Wednesday, October 15th, 2008 10-12pm
Who: Jenn Doherty, RFBD and Valerie Haven, Ross Center, UMASS Boston
Catherine Bly DLRC Associate Assistive Technology Easter Seals Demo/Loan Reg. Ctr. 89 South Street Boston, MA 02111
Demo/Loan Reg. Ctr. 617-226-2634 Personal Voicemail: 800-244-2756 ext. 586 Office Receptionist: 617-226-2640 Fax: 617-737-9875
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