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Free Accessibility Webinars

  • 1.  Free Accessibility Webinars

    Posted Sep 30, 2014 04:08 PM

    FYI, in case there is interest.


    Hope everyone is well!


    Cheers,


    John


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    John Siegel, MLS | Library Instruction Coordinator-Assistant Professor
    University of Arkansas at Little Rock | Ottenheimer Library
    501.682.3536 | jxsiegel@ualr.edu | ualr.edu/library

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    October 2014 
      

    Dear John,

    We bring you all the free online events we can find. Most of these require pre-registration, so visit the link to see if sign up is required.


     

    Free Webinars

    iPad: Accessibility from SETC in WA
    Thursday, October 2, 2014 at 3:30 PM Pacific, 6:30 PM Eastern  

    How Visual Learning Software Can Create Personalized Learning Environments
    from Georgia Project for AT
    Thursday October 9 2014 at12 PM Pacific, 3 PM Eastern

    Advocating for Your Rights & Acquiring AT from the CA Dept. of Rehabilitation
    from AbilityTools (formerly ATNetwork.org)


    Tuesday, October 21st, 2014 at 10:30 AM Pacific, 1:30 PM Eastern        




    AT for Common Core College & Career Readiness for Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities from AbleNet
    Tuesday, October 21, 2014 at 4:30 PM Pacific, 7:30 PM Eastern

    Sorting through AAC Options (Apps / Devices): Making Educated Choices from AbleNet
    Thursday, October 23, 2014 at 12 PM Pacific, 3 PM Eastern

    Exploring Transition Service Plan Technology Supports from Georgia Project for AT
    Thursday, October 23, 2014 at 12 PM Pacific, 3 PM Eastern

    Google Chrome as Assistive Technology from Texas AT Network
    10/28/2014 at 9 AM Pacific, 12 PM Eastern

    K-12 Teachers may also want to look at the 14 other webinars from the Special Ed. Technology Center in WA, held at 3:30 PM Pacific, 6:30 PM Eastern. Topics include iPad apps for fine motor, augmentative communication, and resources for autism.

    Developers: EASI is planning 2 webinars on Creating and Testing for Accessible Apps in iOS and Android. Dates to be announced.

    Transition of Interest? The Maryland AT Network has three sessions on Apps to Support a Successful Transition (10/1, 10/30, and 11/3, at Noon Pacific, 3 PM Eastern.)
     

    Recent Archived Events

    Android is Accessible. Really. "Quick start guide" to accessibility services, settings, and apps routinely used by the eyes-free Android community. From ADA Online Learning.

    Accessing Your iPad With A Switch from the ALS Association.

    AT for Reading Accommodations:From Low Tech to High–Tech from Learning Ally, presented by Kirk Behnke and Mike Marotta.







    iOS8 Access News

    Guide to Accessibility of iOS8: all disabilities.
    Top 8  Features of iOS8 for blind and hearing impaired users.



    Free Apps of Possible Interest

    Fleksy: A faster keyboard for iOS and Android. Better word prediction.
    AnyDo: Task list, calendar, and more. iOS and Android. Voice or text input.
    Claro MagX: Magnifier for iPhone, iPad. High definition.




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    The Accessible Technology Coalition is a volunteer & grant-funded project, started with ARRA funds through the U.S. Department of Commerce, and the California Emerging Technology Fund (CETF) who is working minimize the Digital Divide in California.