Events
CSUN
From: "Alan Cantor"
acantor@INTERLOG.COM
Hello EASI colleagues,
Please distribute widely.
I will be conducting two general sessions at CSUN (19 - 24 March 2001, in Los Angeles) that may interest members of this list:
1. "Keyboard Virtuosity: Customizing Windows for Mouse-Free Operation"
Saturday, 24 March, 8:00 - 10:20 a.m., California Room, Hilton.
Note: This is a double-session, i.e., two hours and 20 minutes in length.
Synopsis: The default settings for Windows and most Windows applications are not generally conducive to mouse-free operation. On the contrary, standard installations often render objects hard (or impossible) to access by keyboard alone. During this session, I describe and demonstrate dozens of ways to modify the appearance and operation of Windows and Windows applications to enhance keyboard access. Many of these techniques are undocumented or poorly documented.
The session is based on a chapter in my forthcoming book on how to operate Windows without a mouse.
2. "Speech Recognition: An Accommodation Planning Perspective"
Thursday, 22 March, 3:20 - 4:20 p.m., California Room, Hilton.
Synopsis: Speech recognition has almost come of age. Although not yet a mature technology, voice input has great potential as an alternative to using a keyboard and mouse, both for people with and without disabilities. Yet many individuals who switch to speech input do not become proficient users. Instead, they use the software in limited or inefficient ways, or "give up" on it altogether. This session examines reasons for these failed attempts, and enumerates ways to enhance the effectiveness of speech recognition as a workplace and educational accommodation.
For more information about the CSUN conference, see
www.csun.edu/cod
Alan Cantor
Cantor + Associates
Workplace Accommodation Consultants
acantor@interlog.com
www.interlog.com/~acantor
DateABLE
2. Event: DC Gala
Date: February 24
Time: 6 PM
Place: Arena Stage Rehearsal Hall
Metro: Waterfront
Cost $30 per person, $50 Couple
RSVP by February 18.
For more information, call: 301-657-3283 or www.dateable.org
Skiing - Deaf Events
WEEKEND IN MARCH at KILLINGTON
WHERE: Killington, VT
WHEN: March 2 - 4, 2001
COST: $200 (includes lodging and 2 day lift ticket) (taxes and gratuities included)
LODGING: Mountain Green
AMENITIES: Walk to lifts, outdoor pool, whirlpool, sauna, restaurant, bar, exercise room, FULLY-equiped kitchen, steam room. Fireplace, Cable TV, VCR. Laundromat.
NOTE: The suites take a maximum of 4, 6 or 8 people depending on unit. If you have a full group you prefer to lodge with, let me know and I will put you together.
NOTE#2:If you have a hearing buddy, the rate is $157 total for the deaf skier and $157 for the hearing buddy (with Killington's buddy policy).
CONTACT: Dawn at wordofhand@aol.com
GCEPD Annual Conference
The Maryland Governor's Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities; Maryland Works; The Maryland Business Leadership Network; The Maryland Chapter of the Association of Persons In Supported Employment; Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation; Maryland Technology Assistance Program; Department of Human Resources; Developmental Disabilities Administration; Governor's Workforce Investment Board
Present . . .
April 19, 2001 Martin's West
Building Synergy: Employment Strategies That WORK: A day long conference providing state of the art information on employment of people with disabilities
Preliminary AGENDA
8:00 - 8:30 A.M. Registration/Networking Breakfast
8:30 - 9:00 A.M. Keynote and live demonstration of BLN website connecting individuals with disabilities with employers Robyn Mingle, Vice President, Human Resources, Black & Decker and Chair, Greater Baltimore Business Leadership Network
9:00 - 9:45 A.M. Innovation in Action - Frederick County panel on their new Department of Labor grant for access for individuals with disabilities at One Stops.
9:50 -10:50 A.M. Session One (select one) Consumer Empowerment in Supported Employment Tom Nerney, Center for Self Determination, Michigan Jackie Golden, Parent and Chair, Developmental Disabilities Council Workforce Solutions: Where to Find Qualified Applicants Helen Coupe, Division of Rehabilitation Services* Betsy Kravitz, US Department of Labor, Office of Disability Employment Policy* The Internet: Where the Jobs Are and How to Access Them Representative, EDS Staffing, on preparing a scannable resume Laura Ginsburg, US Department of Labor, on access at One Stops Representative of National Federation of the Blind, America's Job Line 10:50 -11:50 A.M. Session Two (select one) Making Transition WORK Student, Maryland Youth Leadership Forum* Pamela Targett, Virginia Commonwealth University, Project Corporate Support* Building Synergy: Employment Strategies That WORK
Understanding Work Incentives:
Anne Rea, Way Station, Inc.
Suzanne Feldman, On Our Own of Maryland
Michael Dalto, Maryland Technology Assistance Program
Federal Update:
Christopher Kuczynski, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
John Wodatch, US Department of Justice*
12:00 -1:15 P.M. Awards Luncheon
Governor Parris N. Glendening* 1:30 - 3:30 P.M.
Afternoon Session (select one)
Reasonable Accommodation Representative of the Job Accommodation Network Marian Vessels, ADA Information Center for the Mid-Atlantic Region A report on supported employment in Maryland Mitzi Francis, President, Maryland APSE and Ronald Conley, consultant
*Speakers and topics subject to change
REGISTRATION PROCEDURE
To attend the conference, please complete the attached form and return with payment no later than March 30, 2001 to: Sandi Trusty GCEPD One Market Center 300 West Lexington Street, Box 10 Baltimore, MD 21201-3435 Phone: 410-333-2263 Fax: 410-333-6674 Email: strusty@gov.state.md.us
Please note: Individuals must be pre-registered to attend.
COSTS The fee includes a continental breakfast, awards luncheon and all sessions. $50 ($45 for APSE members) if registered by March 30, 2001 $55 ($50 for APSE members) after March 30, 2001 Scholarships are available for qualified individuals with disabilities based on need. Please call for more information.
Reminder: Registration deadline is March 30
Please Note: There are NO REFUNDS
Martin's West April 19, 2001
NAME ______________________________________
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ACCOMMODATIONS: (Please list any accommodations needed: i.e. Audio loop, interpreters, Braille, special meals, etc.)
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All accommodation requests need to be received no later then two weeks before the conference in order to ensure we can most effectively meet your needs. Please include your check made payable to GCEPD or information on how you will pay. State employees: To arrange an R*Stars transfer please contact Cari Watrous at 410-333-3098
APSE members - please list your APSE membership number in order to receive your discount.
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Supported Employment Tom Nerney, Center for Self Determination
Directions
From the North of Baltimore: Take I-95 South or I-83 South to I-695 (Baltimore Beltway) toward Towson/Glen Burnie. Take Exit 17, Security Blvd. West. Turn right on Belmont Ave. Follow Belmont Ave. approx. one half mile and Martin's West will be on your left, facing the Baltimore Beltway.
From Washington: Take I-95 North to I-695 (Baltimore Beltway) toward Towson. Take Exit 17, Security Blvd. Turn right on Belmont Ave. Follow Belmont. Ave. approx. one half mile and Martin's West will be on your left, facing the Baltimore Beltway.
From West of Baltimore: Take I-70 East to end. Go past exit for I-695 (Baltimore Beltway) and take last exit, Security Blvd. Turn left onto Security Blvd. Go approx. one mile on Security Blvd. And turn right on Belmont Ave. Follow Belmont Ave. for approx. one half mile and Martin's West will be on your left, facing the Baltimore Beltway.
Augmentative & Alternative Communication in the 21st Century
UPCOMING EVENT - call 1-800-832-4827 for exact date
Maryland Technology Assistance Program (MDTAP),
AT:LAST, Inc.--The Maryland Assistive Technology Cooperative and
Maryland Augmentative Communication Association (MACA)
present
Augmentative & Alternative Communication in the 21st Century
A Parade of Products and Exposition to update professionals, consumers, family members and funding agents
8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
DATE: April 27, 2001
Maryland Rehabilitation Center
Baltimore, Maryland
Whether you're a professional (physician, speech pathologist, assistive technology practitioner, special educator, or related service provider) responsible for assisting students or clients in the selection and use of AAC a consumer or family member interested in exploring what's now available and how to fund it a funding agent for AAC devices and services (governmental, educational or medical) seeking to gain a framework for understanding the significance of particular features of devices, you should attend.
AAC IN THE NEW MILLENIUM
Augmentative communication devices today are smaller, lighter, more powerful, natural sounding, dynamic, easier to use, changing rapidly, and less expensive!
AAC IN THE NEW MILLENIUM is especially designed to familiarize you with newer products and those from smaller companies so that you can become aware of the continuum of devices available
Holly Foundation Upcoming Training's
MD TAP and the Holly Foundation present the following training's:
Jan. 31 Prentke Romich at Holly Campus 8:30 - 4:30
Feb. 10 9-12 noon at Easter Seals in Salisbury "Advocating for Your Child; and How to be Heard"
April 7 and 28 a two part presentation "In Home Behavior Management" 9-12
both dates at the Holly Center Campus.
For more information please call 1-877-511-0744.
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