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November 2012

Utilizing iOS and Braille Learning Tools – Perspective and Practical Application in the Classroom

November 6 - PaTTAN AT Expo - Oaks, PA
November 7 - PaTTAN AT Expo - State College, PA
November 8 - PaTTAN AT Expo - Pittsburg, PA

Restoring Braille Literacy with instant accessibility: APEX winning combination with IOS devcies

November 7 & 8 - Detroit, MI

October 2012

Tactile Learning - from Braille to Graphics

October 4th (9-3 PM) - The Carroll Center for the Blind - Newton MA

Tactile Learning - from Braille to Graphics

October 5th (9-3 PM) - Department for Blind and Visually Impaired - Richmond VA

White Cane Awareness Walk Monument Square - Portland ME (hosted by The IRIS Network)

October 5th - Lansing - MI

Fun for Your Little Fingers: Easily Learn Braille with a Mountbatten Brailler

October 13th (9-Noon)

Victor Stream Workshop: Session will include an overview of Humanware Blindness & Low Vision products

October 16 (9:30-Noon) - New Hampshire Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired - Concord, New Hampshire

IOS Apex/Brailliant Presentation

NHSTE - Bedford - New Hampshire

Victor Stream Workshop: Session will include an overview of Humanware Blindness & Low Vision products.

October 18: 9:30-Noon - Easter Seals ATRC - Boston MA

IOS/Apex-Brailliant Workshop

October 18: 1-2:30PM - Easter Seals ATRC - Boston MA

September 2012

BrailleNote Training

September 11 and 12 - CISAM, Columbus OH

November 2011

Taking the Versatility of Braille Further

Audio and video: link.html

October 2011

Documents on the Go with KeySoft 9.2

Audio and video: link.html

Learn everything about the new Brailliant

October 25, 2011 - Pre-recorded webinar

Audio and video: link.html

October 12, 2011 - Pre-recorded webinar

Audio and video: link.html

May 2011

Pairing your Apex with Popular Apple Devices

May 19, 2011 - Pre-recorded webinar

Audio and video: link.html

Presentation: webinar.pdf

KeySoft 9.1: Expand Book Reading Options

May 5, 2011

Audio and video: link.html

Presentation: webinar.pdf

April 2011

Reading and interpreting Word Documents with KeySoft 9.1

April 7, 2011

Audio and video: link.html

Presentation: webinar.pdf

Improved Connectivity with KeySoft 9.1

April 7, 2011

Audio and video: link.html

Presentation: webinar.pdf

March 2011

Getting Started with your ClassMate Reader

March 30, 2011

Audio and video: link.html

Apex as a Braille display

March 24, 2011

Presentation: webinar.pdf

Audio and video: link.html

KeySoft 9.1, What's New and What People Are Saying

March 3, 2011

Presentation: link.html

November 2010

How will the Intel® Reader help your students?

November 15, 2010

Presentation: webinar.pdf

Audio: audio.mp3

Video: video.wmv

Video: video.swf

Supporting Links:
Intel® Reader latest version upgrade

October 2010

Recording for the Blind & Dyslexic - The latest News

October 6, 2010

Audio: audio.mp3

Video: video.wmv

Video: video.swf

Supporting Links:
Stream CD Edition
Intel® Reader

August 2010

Another year with Bookshare - what you need to know to get off to a great start

August 24, 2010

Audio: audio.mp3

Video: video.wmv

Video: video.swf

Additional Documentation:
PDF: Another year with Bookshare.pdf
PDF: Bookshare Qualifications.pdf

Bookshare - ClassMate Reader Training 101

August 10, 2010

Audio: audio.mp3

Video: video.wmv

Video: video.swf

July 2010

Bookshare - Australian International Services

July 21, 2010

Audio: audio.mp3

Video: video.mpeg

June 2010

Reading Solutions for Education and Recreation (Seminars from Hadley School for the Blind)

June 11 2010

HumanWare: Reading Solutions for Education and Recreation (Streaming Audio)

HumanWare: Reading Solutions for Education and Recreation (Audio Recording)

RFBD-VR Stream Download Training 101

June 4 2010

Live presentation: video.wmv

May 2010

Inclusive Learning 2010 Technology Conference

May 25-28, 2010 Gold Coast Australia

https://www.spectronicsinoz.com/conference/2010/register

Bookshare -VR STREAM Download Training 102

May 12 2010

Live presentation: video.m4v video.wmv audio.mp3

"Nuts and Bolts" Part I: Finding and Organizing Online Books

Join us for a Webinar on May 11, 2010

Space is limited.
Reserve your Webinar seat now at: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/197099227

Audio books were a technology breakthrough in education as early as the 1950s. Now, in the 21st century, multiple online resources are becoming widely available and useful to classroom instruction. Instructional materials in digital formats have the potential of being used in a variety of ways and can be adapted to all students in addition to meeting the needs of special populations. In this two-part webinar, we will discuss practical teacher-based applications using online books and e-text files to meet student needs.

  • How has technology made unprecedented educational opportunities available?
  • What has changed over time that made it imperative for educators to know about online books?
  • What do you need to be aware of regarding copyright when accessing digital files for students?
  • What are some tips for tapping the “pipeline” of digital materials for students to access the flow?
  • How do you keep the downloaded files organized?
  • Are there ways to keep everything straight when working with multiple students?
  • Where do you store e-files? Examples of posting material on a school server - the benefits.

More info on: http://www.humanware.ca/web/en/newsletter/116.html

Nuts and Bolts Part II Finding and Organizing Online Books

May 11 2010

Live presentation: video.m4v | video.wmv | audio.mp3

Basics on how to use the ReadHowYouWant- Free Chapter download Program

May 10, 2010

Live presentation: video.m4v | video.wmv | audio.mp3

MYDreamClassroom Webinar

May 6 2010

Live presentation: video.wmv | audio.mp3

CLassMate Reader 101 - Basics and where to find content

May 4 2010

Live presentation: video.wmv

Trekker Breeze 1.2: More information, more confidence, more travel!

May 4 2010

Live presentation: video.wmv

April 2010

RFBD Exploring the new website

April 22 2010

Live presentation: video.m4v | video.wmv | audio.mp3

Parent Education Network

April 17, 2010 San Francisco California

http://parentseducationnetwork.org/

Free Evening presentation

April 19, 2010 Oakland California

Finding Success through Assistive Technology for individuals with Learning Disabilities presented by Brenda McBride and Nina Ghiselli, PsyD

Cosponsored by Northern California Learning Disabilities Association and BANANS

Come on a journey that explores what it has been like for two individuals who were diagnosed with a learning disability (LD) in grade school. Brenda and Nina will discuss the importance of early identification of LD, alliance building between teachers, professionals, parents and students, and free resources.

When: Monday, April 19, 2010
Time: 7-9 PM
Where: Bananas, Inc. Building
5232 Claremont Avenue, Oakland
Near the corner of Telegraph and Claremont
Workshop will be held on the second floor, entrance is in the back of the building.

About the Presenters:

Brenda McBride comes to us from Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada and she is one of North America’s preeminent experts on assistive technology. She is also a person who uses assistive technology to address her learning disability. Since the emergence of assistive technology more than 15 years ago, it has become an intricate part of her life. She has worked ten years with adults, children and professionals within the learning disability community, overseeing the office and development programs to help individuals who have fallen through the cracks. Brenda has been involved on the international, national, provincial and local levels to address the needs of individuals with disabilities. She has spoken at CSUN, ATIA, Closing the Gap, TRLD, IDA, LDAC, Springboard and LDA America etc. Brenda brings a wealth of personal and professional experience involving the world of learning disabilities. She shares her experiences with individuals she meets at conferences, presentations, webinars and workshops. She will also share how, as an adult, she uses technology to accommodate her own learning difficulties.

Nina Ghiselli, PsyD, is the system-wide director of disability services and adjunct faculty at Alliant International University and a psychologist in private practice in Hayward, California. She also teaches courses at U.C. Berkeley Extension and Argosy University and consults with schools and agencies on how to make their programs more accessible to people with disabilities. Dr. Ghiselli teaches courses on disability law, application the clinical population, effective teaching, and diversity. Her clinical work focuses on adults with disabilities.

January 2010

Recording for the Blind & Dyslexic - 2010

Guest speaker: Stephanie Turner

Webinar presentation

Stephanie Turner will be speaking about the services that are offred by Recording for the Blind & Dyslexic. We will conclude with a questions and answers session.

If you have any questions, please forward them to info@humanware.com or sturner@rfbd.org

December

ClassMate Reader 101: Question and Answer session on the Save as DAISY Add- in for Microsoft Word. Discussion with attendees on how to use this program to best support your students.

How to download the free Save as DAISY Add-in for WORD. Walkthrough describing the basic steps to creating accessible files using WORD and the Save as DAISY add-in. (Full Text/ Full Audio)

Guest speaker: Brenda McBride

Date: Not Schedule
21:00 (UTC) Coordinated Universal Time
2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Pacific Standard Time
3 p.m. to 4 p.m. Mountain Standard Time
4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Central Standard Time
5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Eastern Standard Time

Webinar Hands-on Presentation

Discussion will include information on how to download the Save as DAISY WORD add-in and use it to create a DAISY file which can then be copied on the ClassMate Reader.

If you have any questions, please forward them to info@humanware.com

Educational Therapist

Guest Speaker: Allison Seidel, MA, BCET

Webinar Presentation
What is an educational therapist and how do you find one for your child?
What services do they provide?
How is Ms. Seidel integrating the use of assistance technology into her practice?
What are some strategies and tools you can use with your child/student?
Open discussion.

Bio:

Allison B. Seidel, MA, BCET is a board-certified educational therapist practicing in the Bay Area. She was previously an Outreach Coordinator with Recording for the Blind & Dyslexic and presents both locally and nationally on learning disabilities and assistive technology.

Live Presentation: video.m4v | video.wmv | audio.mp3 | powerpoint presentation.pptx

Have you heard the news about the Intel® Reader?

Webinar Presentation: Intel® Reader

Exciting new opportunities for on the go reading. Learn the five W's of the Intel Reader. Plus opportunities to ask questions, and learn about available resources.

Live Presentation: video.m4v | video.wmv | audio.mp3 | powerpoint presentation.ppt

Understanding the Role of your Disability Service Center - Postsecondary

Learn how disability-related legislation impacts your rights and the responsibilities of post-secondary institutions. Also, learn about resources you can access for a seamless transition.

Guest speaker: Nina Ghiselli, PsyD

Webinar Presentation

Discussion will include information on legislation and services that are provided by the Disability Resource Office. We'll take a closer look at how to access textbooks and resources in an accessible format. Answering questions regarding what colleges can do to help ensure smooth transition.

Nina Ghiselli, PsyD. is the system-wide director of disability services and adjunct faculty at Alliant International University and a psychologist in private practice. She also teaches courses at U.C. Berkeley Extension and Argosy University and consults with schools and agencies on how to make their programs more accessible to people with disabilities.

Dr. Ghiselli, who has a language-based learning disability, teaches courses on disability law, application to the clinical population, effective teaching, and diversity. Her clinical work focuses on adults with disabilities.

Live Presentation: video.m4v | video.wmv | audio.mp3

Have you heard the news about the Intel®

Reader?Join us for a Webinar on December 7

Space is limited.
Reserve your Webinar seat now at: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/410107595

Monday, December 7, 2009
23:00 (UTC) Coordinated Universal Time
4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Pacific Standard Time
5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Mountain Standard Time
6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Central Standard Time
7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern Standard Time

Webinar Presentation: Intel® Reader

Exciting new opportunities for on the go reading. Learn the five W's of the Intel Reader. Plus opportunities to ask questions, and learn about available resource.

Intel® Reader

If you have any questions, please forward them to info@humanware.com

Title: Have you heard the news about the Intel® Reader?

Date: Monday, December 7, 2009

Time: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM EST

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Webinar.

System Requirements:
PC-based attendees
Required: Windows® 2000, XP Home, XP Pro, 2003 Server, Vista

Macintosh®-based attendees
Required: Mac OS® X 10.4 (Tiger®) or newer

Live Presentation: video.m4v | video.wmv | audio.mp3

November

Bookshare - Postsecondary

Guest speaker: Cherie Miller

Wednesday, November 4, 2009
21:00 (UTC) Coordinated Universal Time
2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Pacific Standard Time
3 p.m. to 4 p.m. Mountain Standard Time
4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Central Standard Time
5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Eastern Standard Time

Webinar Presentation:
Discussion will include information on services for new or returning postsecondary students, individual membership information. We will be exploring the programs and information relating to those working with or studying at the postsecondary level.

Live Presentation: video.m4v | video.wmv | audio.mp3 | powerpoint presentation.pdf

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October

Using the Audio Graphing Calculator

Wednesday, October 21st, 2009
20:00 (UTC) Coordinated Universal Time
1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Pacific Daylight Saving Time
2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Mountain Daylight Saving Time
3 p.m. to 4 p.m. Central Daylight Saving Time
4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern Daylight Saving Time

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Webinar Presentation:
A ViewPlus Expert and Product Specialist will demonstrate the basic functionality of the Audio Graphic Calculator (AGC). AGC is used to make math accessible to users of all skill levels. This workshop will include plotting data points to create accessible graphs, evaluating expressions and matrices, and performing polynomial regression. The session will last approximately 45 minutes with time for participant questions at the end.

Please send AGC questions you would like answered during the session to training@viewplus.com prior to the demonstration.

We look forward to you joining us!

After registrering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Webinar.

System Requirements:

PC-based attendees
Required: Windows® 2000, XP Home, XP Pro, 2003 Server, Vista

Macintosh®-based attendees
Required: Mac OS® X 10.4 (Tiger®) or newer

Space is limited.
Reserve your Webinar seat now at: https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/675148825

For an accessible version of this presentation visit: http://accessibleevent.com/250134333

Parenting: how to work with "the system" to best provide services for your child.

Guest speaker: Marion McBride

Thursday, October 8, 2009
21:00 (UTC) Coordinated Universal Time
2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Pacific Daylight Saving Time
3 p.m. to 4 p.m. Mountain Daylight Saving Time
4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Central Daylight Saving Time
5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Eastern Daylight Saving Time

Webinar Presentation:
Discussion will include information on unfamiliar terminology, ways to work with the school system before the first report card comes out, resources from the web and videos that will help you understand your child and what it is like to have a learning disability. Also discussed will be the ways to connect with the local support groups in your state or province.

If you have any questions, please forward them to info@humanware.com before October 6, 2009.

Marion McBride, a mother of four grown children, has worked in public education for the past 20 years. Marion became involved with the Learning Disabilities Association when she was seeking infomation to help her young children in their academics studies. She eventually became Provincial President of the association after working several years with the local chapter. Mrs. McBride helped to organize a Branch office of LDAS, sought grant funding for adult and children's programs and volunteered in other advicacy groups. She has ofganized and presented at conferences, prepared position papers and advicated at the local and provincial governtments and University after learning how to work with her children's educators.

Live presentation: video.m4v | video.wmv | audio.mp3 | Powerpoint presentation

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Learning Disabilities Association of Canada - discussion about Canada's current legislation, rights and responsibilities concerning accessible content

Guest speaker: Claudette Larocque

Tuesday, October 6, 2009
21:00 (UTC) Coordinated Universal Time
2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Pacific Daylight Saving Time
3 p.m. to 4 p.m. Mountain Daylight Saving Time
4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Central Daylight Saving Time
5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Eastern Daylight Saving Time

Webinar Persentation:
Discussion will include terminology you should be famiiar with, current national ligistation, resources for new and returning students. Also discussed vill be the questions you need to be asking at your local libraries.

Bio:
Claudette Larocque, Director of Public Policy and Programs, LDAC

Claudette has a background in social work and has worked in the disability field for the past 22 years, seventeed of them with the Learning Disabilities Association of Canada. As a parent with three adult sons with learning disabilities, Claudette has used her parental experiences as a foundation for her work as Director of Public Policy and Programs, to guide her as a member of several federal government advisory groups and national not for profit groups on policies and programs that impact individuals with learning disabilities, their families and those that support them.

Live presentation: video.wmv | video.m4v | audio.mp3 | Powerpoint presentation

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September

Bookshare - International Services

Guest Speaker: Viji Dilip

Thursday, September 24, 2009
4:00 (UTC) Coordinated Universal Time
9 p.m. to 10 p.m. Pacific Daylight Saving Time
10 p.m. to 11 p.m. Mountain Daylight Saving Time
11 p.m. to 12 p.m. Central Daylight Saving Time
12 a.m. to 1 a.m. Eastern Daylight Saving Time

Webinar Presentation:
Discussion will include information on services for international services offered by Bookshare: membership cost, individual membership information, programs and information relating to people living outside the United States.

If you have any questions, please forward them to Brenda.mcbride@humanware.com before September 22, 2009.

Bio:
Viji Dilip serves as the International Program Manager for Bookshare.org. Viji Dilip was responsible for launching Bookshare in India in October 2008. With a deep passion for bringing education and information to the print-disabled community, Viji joined Bookshare in 2007. Her unique combination of education and work experience in both India and in the U.S. has been a great asset in launching Bookshare International. Viji has over fifteen years of experience in the financial field working at the Skoll Foundation, Hewlett Packard and Price Waterhouse in India as well as Internet startup companies. She has an MBA from San Jose State University, a CPA degree from AICPA and is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.

Live presentation : video.wmv | video.m4v | audio.mp3 | Visual presentation.pdf

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"Education" and Dyslexic Brain - Learn the Latest

Guest Speaker: René King

Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Time: 23:30 (UTC) Coordinated Universal Time
4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Pacific Daylight Saving Time
5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Mountain Daylight Saving Time
6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Central Daylight Saving Time
7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Eastern Daylight Saving Time

How is the dyslexic brain different from another brain? What kind of gifts do the dyslexics have? How does technology best work persons who have dyslexia? What is the latest research and information about dyslexia?

Bio:
Rene King, C.A.L.T.
Pleasant Grove INdependent School District, Texarkana, TX.

Rene King has taught in the field of dyslexia and related disorders in the capacity of teacher and therapist from Kindergarten through 12th grade and has also taught college and adult students. Currently, she is the Dyslexia Outreach Coordinator at Pleasnat Grove ISD, and author of "The Second Step, Success Through Technology". She has presented at conferences for the Dallas Branch of the International Dyslexia Association, Academic Language Therapist Association, Region 10 Dyslexia Institute, Scottish Rite Hospital, Houston ISD, and Yale Center for Dyslexia and Creativity.

Live presentation: Live presentation: video.wmv | video.m4v | audio.mp3 | Visual presentation.pdf

August

Preparing for Fall 2009 - Hands on workshop

Guest speaker: Stephanie Turner

Thursday, August 27th, 2009
19:00 (UTC) Coordinated Universal Time
12 p.m. to 1 p.m. Pacific Daylight Saving Time
1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Mountain Daylight Saving Time
2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Central Daylight Saving Time
3 p.m. to 4 p.m. Eastern Daylight Saving Time

Topics discussed will include:

  • What's new at RFB&D? AudioPlus Downloadable DAISY!
  • User Authorization - New Processes (How to)!
  • Get the most from the RFB&D Online Ordering Center

Live Presentation: video.wmv | video.m4v | audio.mp3

Workshops: video.wmv | video.m4v | audio.mp3 | Visual presentation.pdf

Transitioning to Postsecondary

Guest speaker: Nina Ghiselli, PsyD

Thursday, August 20th, 2009
19:00 (UTC) Coordinated Universal Time
12 p.m. to 1 p.m. Pacific Daylight Saving Time
1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Mountain Daylight Saving Time
2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Central Daylight Saving Time
3 p.m. to 4 p.m. Eastern Daylight Saving Time

Webinar Presentation: video.wmv | video.m4v | audio.mp3 | Postsecondary resource information.pdf | Visual presentation.pdf

Discussion will include information on legislation and services that are provided by the Disability Resource Office. Take a closer look at how to access textbooks and resources in an accessible format. Answering questions regarding what colleges can do to help ensure smooth transition.

Bookshare - Transitioning

Guest speaker: Cherie Miller

Tuesday, August 4, 2009
21:00 (UTC) Coordinated Universal Time
2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Pacific Daylight Saving Time
3 p.m. to 4 p.m. Mountain Daylight Saving Time
4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Central Daylight Saving Time
5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Eastern Daylight Saving Time

Webinar Presentation: video.wmv | audio.mp3 | Postsecondary resource information.pdf | Visual presentation.pdf

Discussion will include information on services for returning or new postsecondary students, individual membership's information, and programs and information relating to returning to school.

July

Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic Preparing for Fall 2009

Guest speaker: Stephanie Turner

Wednesday, July 8, 2009
19:00 (UTC) Coordinated Universal Time
12 p.m. to 1 p.m. Pacific Daylight Saving Time
1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Mountain Daylight Saving Time
2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Central Daylight Saving Time
3 p.m. to 4 p.m. Eastern Daylight Saving Time

Webinar Presentation: video wmv | audio mp3 | powerpoint presentation | Visual presentation

Stephanie Turner will be speaking about the services that are offered by Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic as well as a sharing time from questions.

Yyou might have question for Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic? Please forward these to info@humanware.com or sturner@rfbd.org before July 7th, 2009.

Topics during the presentation will include basic information about membership, player authorization, information about the Fall and what programs are in the works by RFBD

May

Reading Made Easy Everywhere!

Presenter: Scott Marfilius
May 26, 2009 8:30 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.
Technology Lab
NSSEO Central Office
799 West Kensington Rd. Mt. Prospect, IL

This half day training will review features of the Classmate Reader, Victor Reader and Victor Reader Stream. Content will include information on learning strengths and differences and structured support for reading comprehension along with proven strategies from "Classroom Instruction that Works". Strategies will be shared on how teachers can obtain or create accessible instructional materials and how teachers can implement the use of these materials in their classes. A feature match approach will be shared to introduce different aspects of the Classmate Reader.

Reading Comprehension

Guest speaker: Elizabeth Walcott

Monday, May 25, 2009

Webinar Presentation: video part 1 wmv | video part 2 wmv | video part 3 wmv | audio mp3 | Visual presentation

The objective of this session it to look at ways to improve reading comprehension with examples of strategies and resources designed for teachers. How do you break down the task of reading comprehension while looking at the needs of struggling readers? Featuring guest speaker Elizabeth Walcot Researcher: Educator, Tutor and Advocate.

April

Postsecondary Education: What You Need to Know about Being a Bookshare Member

Guest speakers: Cherie Miller and Kristina Cohen

Wednesday, April 29, 2009

Webinar Presentation: video wmv | audio mp3 | Visual presentation

We will look at transitioning from high school to postsecondary studies and engage in a discussion with individuals who are in the postsecondary environment. We will also take a look at what individuals will need in order to access services from Bookshare while pursuing post secondary studies.

Learn about: Alternative Format Book Creator - READHOWYOUWANT

Guest speakers: Tricia Roth and Sofia Malinowski

Tuesday, April 28, 2009

Webinar Presentation: video wmv | audio mp3 | Visual presentation

READHOWYOUWANT objective is to work with publishers to provide their content in accessible formats at the time of publication at a fair price. They represent a wonderful resource for accessible books. Learn about their services, online accessibility, as well as how to transfer books onto your ClassMate Reader or Stream.

ClassMate Reader Basics 101 - how to transfer documents onto your ClassMate Reader

Speaker: Brenda McBride

Tuesday, April 7, 2009

Webinar Presentation: video wmv | audio mp3 | Visual presentation

HumanWare is pleased to announce a focused presentation on the ClassMate Reader on how to transfer material onto our units. We will also take a look at on line resources and valuable information on the new Companion Software.

March

Bookshare around the World, Accessible Books for Readers with Print Disabilities

Guest speakers: Mario Oliveros and Viji Dilip

Tuesday, March 24, 2009

Webinar Presentation: video wmv | audio mp3 | Visual presentation

The goal of this presentation is to share Bookshare's international efforts to increase access to digital books for people with print disabilities around the world. Mario and Viji will discuss Bookshare's growing international library of over 7,000 books and the benefits that come with a Bookshare membership.

Learn about the services from Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic

Guest Speaker: Stephanie Turner

Friday, March 6, 2009

Webinar Presentation
HumanWare is pleased to have a discussion with Stephanie Turner about the services that are offered by Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic. Topics discussed will include basic information about membership, player authorization, services offered by RFBD and research.

  • How do you become a member of RFB&D?
  • Looking at the research supporting the use of audio books for students who are struggling with reading.

Powerpoint presentation
audio mp3
Visual presentation

February

The ClassMate Reader Basics 101 with a special focus on the new 1.2 upgrade

Speaker: Brenda McBride

February 2009

Webinar Presentation: video wmv | audio mp3 | Visual presentation

HumanWare is pleased to announce a focused presentation on the ClassMate Reader and what is new in version 1.2. We will also take a look at tutorial information and valuable resources on the website.

November

Bookshare.org: Books without Barriers

Guest Speaker: Mario Oliveros

November 2008

Webinar Presentation: video wmv | audio mp3 | Visual presentation

During this presentation Mario will discuss a variety of benefits that come with a Bookshare.org membership including access to over 41,000 educational books, leisure reading, special collections, and periodicals. He will discuss the impact of Bookshare.org in schools and education and how membership is now FREE for all students of any age through an award from the U.S Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs. And he will discuss how books are downloaded from the Bookshare.org library and read with assistive technology.

October

The Results Are in! Find out What Happens with Technology Integration - Investigate, Explore, and Learn about Best Practices in Implementation

Guest speaker: Alison Gammage

October 2008

Webinar presentation: Visual presentation

HumanWare is pleased to have a discussion after a year of implementation using assistive technology within a curriculum for college bound students that have severe learning disabilities.

The presentation will take an in-depth look at the lives of 30 severely learning disabled students after a year's implementation of assistive technology and it appropriate use. With this school and students not having used assistive technology support in the past, what can we learn from this experience?

More seminars and events to come

Workshops:
Daisy and Add-in for Microsoft Word (wmv)
How to participate in a webinar (wmv)
Webinar: Learn more about the DAISY Consortium (mp3)
Webinar: Bookshare.org - Books Without Barriers Audio mp3 | Watch video
Download previous webinar: Understanding the World of Learning Disabilities and its relationship to technology
Interview with Brenda McBride, product manager
Webinar: The Results Are in! Find out what can happen with technology integration
Interview with Brenda McBride, product manager
ClassMate Reader 1.1 now supporting MP3 playback
The ClassMate Reader now supports AudioPlus recorded books from RFB&D

KeySoft 7.5

Audio presentation (16 October 2007)

BrailleConnect and Braille Display

Audio presentation (20 June 2007)
Powerpoint presentation (20 June 2007)

Concise Oxford Dictionary and Thesaurus for KeySoft

Audio presentation by JoAnn Becker (01 May 2007)
Powerpoint presentation by JoAnn Becker (01 May 2007)

Victor Reader Stream

Demo of version 1.1 software installation by Brian Hargen - Dec 9 2007
ACB Radio - Aug 15, 2007
Tech Talk - July 23, 2007
Audio presentation by Gerry Chevalier, Victor Reader Product Manager (9 November 2007)
Audio presentation by Gerry Chevalier (10 October 2007)
Audio presentation by Gerry Chevalier and Mike Gibson (23 July 2007) at Accesssible World's Tech Talk event.