[acb-hsp] FW: [acb-l] Information Access Committee Program at 2012 Conference andConvention

Tue Jun 12 12:46:20 EDT 2012

FYI!

From: acb-l-bounces at acb.org [mailto:acb-l-bounces at acb.org] On Behalf Of
Pratik Patel
Sent: Tuesday, June 12, 2012 7:59 AM
To: leadership at acb.org; acb-l at acb.org; iac at acb.org
Subject: [acb-l] Information Access Committee Program at 2012 Conference
andConvention

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

Saturday July 7 - 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM

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.

Sunday July 8, 2012 - 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM

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?

Monday, July 9

Joint Program of the Employment and Information Access committees:
Social Networking for Business and Pleasure

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.

Tuesday July 10, 2012 - Two afternoon sessions.

A joint program of the Information Access Committee and ACB Students

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.

Wednesday July 11, 2012 - tech session

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.

Thursday July 12 - focus groups

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.

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