From djbrky at bu.edu Thu Nov 1 09:38:13 2007
From: djbrky at bu.edu (Berkowitz, Daniel J)
Date: Sat Jun 9 18:28:45 2018
Subject: [Athen] Educause 2007: Technology in Plain English
Message-ID: <7D1ADD40E83FAB45B7939DF1860C711605EF4426@XMS3.ad2.bu.edu>
http://athenpro.blogspot.com/2007/11/educause-2007-technology-in-plain.h
tml
Courtesy of the Chronicle of Higher Education -
Educause 2007: Technology in Plain English
Chronicle editor Jeffrey Selingo interviews Lisa Trubitt of SUNY-Albany
about
communicating with different constituencies
on campus. Also of
interest is episode 6 of Tech Therapy
and a piece
titled "Talk to me like I'm a child." Listen for the TV Guide Exercise.
there are good and simple lessons to learn here:
When talking with others on their campuses, IT departments at Davidson
and Albany ran into common pitfalls. The messages are often highly
technical and contain more information than the recipients can digest.
Techies are big on acronyms, which others don't understand. Messages
often take a parental tone - don't do this, you must do that - and they
are sometimes contradictory. Techies also like to give people the back
story - the whole tale of what it took to get, say, Windows Vista
working on the campus.
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From pratikp1 at gmail.com Thu Nov 1 16:45:13 2007
From: pratikp1 at gmail.com (Pratik Patel)
Date: Sat Jun 9 18:28:45 2018
Subject: [Athen] incorrect e-mail addresses for ATHEN votes
Message-ID: <020901c81ce1$42294780$c67bd680$@com>
Dear Colleagues,
Many of you will hav received individualized messages with instructions on
how to cast your votes for ATHEN officers. However, I have found that
several messages have been returned as undeliverable. If you have not
received instructions, please write to me privately at pratikp1@gmail.com
with an updated e-mail address. I will verify your membership with the
current list and forward the instructions to you.
Regards,
Pratik
Pratik Patel
Director, IT Access. Director, PeopleTech
The City University of New York
mailto: pratikp1@gmail.com
PeopleTech Project Site
From Howard.Kramer at Colorado.EDU Thu Nov 1 16:58:39 2007
From: Howard.Kramer at Colorado.EDU (Howard Kramer)
Date: Sat Jun 9 18:28:45 2018
Subject: [Athen] need proctor help for Conference
In-Reply-To: <002b01c81a58$f4232f90$0a01a8c0@laptop>
References: <008e01c819ef$98a46d50$881a0bc6@ad.colorado.edu>
<002b01c81a58$f4232f90$0a01a8c0@laptop>
Message-ID: <001601c81ce3$1fa52650$ca5f8a80@ad.colorado.edu>
Thanks EA. I'm putting together the proctoring schedule now. Are you set
with everything? Travel, hotel, speech logistics? Let me know if you have
any questions.
Thanks,
Howard
Howard Kramer
Assistive Technology Lab Coordinator
AT Conference Coordinator
Disability Services
CU-Boulder, 107 UCB
Boulder, Co 80309
303-492-8672
-----Original Message-----
From: athen-bounces@athenpro.org [mailto:athen-bounces@athenpro.org] On
Behalf Of E.A. Draffan
Sent: Monday, October 29, 2007 12:25 PM
To: 'Access Technologists in Higher Education Network'
Subject: Re: [Athen] need proctor help for Conference
These are the talks I have highlighted and I am only too happy to Proctor
any of them but I am not sure when the meetings for the Athen Survey and the
Athen evaluation group are taking place.
Tuesday
Flagstaff/Trailridge Lab: End the Angst: Universally Designed Word to
accessible PDF, HTML, and simple PPT, Cath Stager-Kilcommons, ATRC, CSU
Millennium Lab Lab: Automated Tactile Graphics, Dan Comden, U. Of
Washington
Wednesday
Millennium Lab Lab: Advanced Applications of Basic Accessibility Principles,
Jon Whiting & Jared Smith, WebAIM
Millennium Lab Lab: Concepts & Techniques for Accessible, Closed Captioned
Web based Video, David Klein, Ph.D. & Kenneth "Fritz" Thompson
Thursday
Millennium Lab Lab: Accessible Podcasting, Jayme Johnson , HTCTU (ends at
9:45)
Millennium Lab (starts at 10:00) Lab: Using JAWS to test for web
accessibility, Jon Whiting, WebAIM (1.5 hr session ends at 11:30)
Millennium Lab Lab: Functional Accessibility Evaluation of Web 2.0
Applications, Jon Gunderson, UIUC
Friday
Millennium Lab Accessibility Consortiums: a New Approach to Resolve IT
Accessibility Issues, Jon Gunderson, Hadi Bargi Rangin, UIUC
231 What is Web 2.0 (and how do we keep it accessible)?, Cath
Stager-Kilcommons & Shaun Geisert, ATRC, CSU
Best wishes E.A.
________________________________
From: athen-bounces@athenpro.org [mailto:athen-bounces@athenpro.org] On
Behalf Of Howard Kramer
Sent: Monday, October 29, 2007 5:50 AM
To: 'Access Technologists in Higher Education Network'
Subject: [Athen] need proctor help for Conference
Hello All:
The conference is quickly approaching. For those attending (& speaking), as
usual, we could use help proctoring. Proctoring just requires handing out
the evaluation forms, getting help for the speaker if some problem arises.
You're not required to be technical. I've attached an updated schedule in
both Word & PDF format. You can just send me a list of sessions you'd be
willing to proctor or write your name in the cell in the Word document. You
can also see the schedule on the Web at www.colorado.edu/ATconference.
Look forward to seeing those of you who are attending in a little over a
week.
Cheers,
Howard
Howard Kramer
Assistive Technology Lab Coordinator
AT Conference Coordinator
Disability Services
CU-Boulder, 107 UCB
Boulder, Co 80309
303-492-8672
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From Howard.Kramer at Colorado.EDU Thu Nov 1 17:09:19 2007
From: Howard.Kramer at Colorado.EDU (Howard Kramer)
Date: Sat Jun 9 18:28:45 2018
Subject: [Athen] need proctor help for Conference
In-Reply-To: <001601c81ce3$1fa52650$ca5f8a80@ad.colorado.edu>
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Whoops, didn't meant to send that to the listserv.
Sorry.
-Howard
Howard Kramer
Assistive Technology Lab Coordinator
AT Conference Coordinator
Disability Services
CU-Boulder, 107 UCB
Boulder, Co 80309
303-492-8672
-----Original Message-----
From: athen-bounces@athenpro.org [mailto:athen-bounces@athenpro.org] On
Behalf Of Howard Kramer
Sent: Thursday, November 01, 2007 5:59 PM
To: ea@emptech.info; 'Access Technologists in Higher Education Network'
Subject: Re: [Athen] need proctor help for Conference
Thanks EA. I'm putting together the proctoring schedule now. Are you set
with everything? Travel, hotel, speech logistics? Let me know if you have
any questions.
Thanks,
Howard
Howard Kramer
Assistive Technology Lab Coordinator
AT Conference Coordinator
Disability Services
CU-Boulder, 107 UCB
Boulder, Co 80309
303-492-8672
-----Original Message-----
From: athen-bounces@athenpro.org [mailto:athen-bounces@athenpro.org] On
Behalf Of E.A. Draffan
Sent: Monday, October 29, 2007 12:25 PM
To: 'Access Technologists in Higher Education Network'
Subject: Re: [Athen] need proctor help for Conference
These are the talks I have highlighted and I am only too happy to Proctor
any of them but I am not sure when the meetings for the Athen Survey and the
Athen evaluation group are taking place.
Tuesday
Flagstaff/Trailridge Lab: End the Angst: Universally Designed Word to
accessible PDF, HTML, and simple PPT, Cath Stager-Kilcommons, ATRC, CSU
Millennium Lab Lab: Automated Tactile Graphics, Dan Comden, U. Of
Washington
Wednesday
Millennium Lab Lab: Advanced Applications of Basic Accessibility Principles,
Jon Whiting & Jared Smith, WebAIM
Millennium Lab Lab: Concepts & Techniques for Accessible, Closed Captioned
Web based Video, David Klein, Ph.D. & Kenneth "Fritz" Thompson
Thursday
Millennium Lab Lab: Accessible Podcasting, Jayme Johnson , HTCTU (ends at
9:45)
Millennium Lab (starts at 10:00) Lab: Using JAWS to test for web
accessibility, Jon Whiting, WebAIM (1.5 hr session ends at 11:30)
Millennium Lab Lab: Functional Accessibility Evaluation of Web 2.0
Applications, Jon Gunderson, UIUC
Friday
Millennium Lab Accessibility Consortiums: a New Approach to Resolve IT
Accessibility Issues, Jon Gunderson, Hadi Bargi Rangin, UIUC
231 What is Web 2.0 (and how do we keep it accessible)?, Cath
Stager-Kilcommons & Shaun Geisert, ATRC, CSU
Best wishes E.A.
________________________________
From: athen-bounces@athenpro.org [mailto:athen-bounces@athenpro.org] On
Behalf Of Howard Kramer
Sent: Monday, October 29, 2007 5:50 AM
To: 'Access Technologists in Higher Education Network'
Subject: [Athen] need proctor help for Conference
Hello All:
The conference is quickly approaching. For those attending (& speaking), as
usual, we could use help proctoring. Proctoring just requires handing out
the evaluation forms, getting help for the speaker if some problem arises.
You're not required to be technical. I've attached an updated schedule in
both Word & PDF format. You can just send me a list of sessions you'd be
willing to proctor or write your name in the cell in the Word document. You
can also see the schedule on the Web at www.colorado.edu/ATconference.
Look forward to seeing those of you who are attending in a little over a
week.
Cheers,
Howard
Howard Kramer
Assistive Technology Lab Coordinator
AT Conference Coordinator
Disability Services
CU-Boulder, 107 UCB
Boulder, Co 80309
303-492-8672
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From wink.harner at mcmail.maricopa.edu Thu Nov 1 23:02:05 2007
From: wink.harner at mcmail.maricopa.edu (Wink Harner)
Date: Sat Jun 9 18:28:45 2018
Subject: [Athen] incorrect e-mail addresses for ATHEN votes
In-Reply-To: <020901c81ce1$42294780$c67bd680$@com>
Message-ID: <471AED2800001955@email3.dist.maricopa.edu>
Pratik,
I tried to follow the directions and never got a screen that allowed me to
actually VOTE. I got to look at a list of the candidates. And when I tried
a second time I got an error message. So am uncertain if I was actually successful.
In all, it was a pretty confusing and awkward process. Hope this can be improved.
I do appreciate your help alot!
Blessings,
Wink
Ms. Wink Harner
Manager
Disability Resources & Services
Mesa Community College
Mesa, AZ
wink.harner@mcmail.maricopa.edu
>-- Original Message --
>From: "Pratik Patel"
>To: "'Access Technologists in Higher Education Network'"
>Date: Thu, 1 Nov 2007 19:45:13 -0400
>Subject: [Athen] incorrect e-mail addresses for ATHEN votes
>Reply-To: Access Technologists in Higher Education Network
>
>
>Dear Colleagues,
>
>Many of you will hav received individualized messages with instructions
on
>how to cast your votes for ATHEN officers. However, I have found that
>several messages have been returned as undeliverable. If you have not
>received instructions, please write to me privately at pratikp1@gmail.com
>with an updated e-mail address. I will verify your membership with the
>current list and forward the instructions to you.
>
>Regards,
>
>Pratik
>
>
>Pratik Patel
>Director, IT Access. Director, PeopleTech
>The City University of New York
>mailto: pratikp1@gmail.com
>PeopleTech Project Site
>
>
>
>
>_______________________________________________
>Athen mailing list
>Athen@athenpro.org
>http://athenpro.org/mailman/listinfo/athen_athenpro.org
Ms. Wink Harner
Manager
Disability Resources & Services
Mesa Community College
Mesa AZ
480-461-7447
From pratikp1 at gmail.com Fri Nov 2 01:49:32 2007
From: pratikp1 at gmail.com (Pratik Patel)
Date: Sat Jun 9 18:28:45 2018
Subject: [Athen] incorrect e-mail addresses for ATHEN votes
In-Reply-To: <471AED2800001955@email3.dist.maricopa.edu>
References: <020901c81ce1$42294780$c67bd680$@com>
<471AED2800001955@email3.dist.maricopa.edu>
Message-ID: <004901c81d2d$4b104370$e130ca50$@com>
Wink,
If you go to the page again at www.ppatel.org/athen, you will find that the
form now works as it should. There was an errorin the submission script.
That has been corrected. My apologies for the inconvenience. Thank you for
your patience.
Pratik
Pratik Patel
Director, IT Access. Director, PeopleTech.
The City University of New York
-----Original Message-----
From: athen-bounces@athenpro.org [mailto:athen-bounces@athenpro.org] On
Behalf Of Wink Harner
Sent: Friday, November 02, 2007 2:02 AM
To: Access Technologists in Higher Education Network
Subject: Re: [Athen] incorrect e-mail addresses for ATHEN votes
Pratik,
I tried to follow the directions and never got a screen that allowed me to
actually VOTE. I got to look at a list of the candidates. And when I tried
a second time I got an error message. So am uncertain if I was actually
successful.
In all, it was a pretty confusing and awkward process. Hope this can be
improved.
I do appreciate your help alot!
Blessings,
Wink
Ms. Wink Harner
Manager
Disability Resources & Services
Mesa Community College
Mesa, AZ
wink.harner@mcmail.maricopa.edu
>-- Original Message --
>From: "Pratik Patel"
>To: "'Access Technologists in Higher Education Network'"
>Date: Thu, 1 Nov 2007 19:45:13 -0400
>Subject: [Athen] incorrect e-mail addresses for ATHEN votes
>Reply-To: Access Technologists in Higher Education Network
>
>
>Dear Colleagues,
>
>Many of you will hav received individualized messages with instructions
on
>how to cast your votes for ATHEN officers. However, I have found that
>several messages have been returned as undeliverable. If you have not
>received instructions, please write to me privately at pratikp1@gmail.com
>with an updated e-mail address. I will verify your membership with the
>current list and forward the instructions to you.
>
>Regards,
>
>Pratik
>
>
>Pratik Patel
>Director, IT Access. Director, PeopleTech
>The City University of New York
>mailto: pratikp1@gmail.com
>PeopleTech Project Site
>
>
>
>
>_______________________________________________
>Athen mailing list
>Athen@athenpro.org
>http://athenpro.org/mailman/listinfo/athen_athenpro.org
Ms. Wink Harner
Manager
Disability Resources & Services
Mesa Community College
Mesa AZ
480-461-7447
_______________________________________________
Athen mailing list
Athen@athenpro.org
http://athenpro.org/mailman/listinfo/athen_athenpro.org
From hascherdss at gmail.com Fri Nov 2 06:38:33 2007
From: hascherdss at gmail.com (Heidi Scher)
Date: Sat Jun 9 18:28:45 2018
Subject: [Athen] need proctor help for Conference
In-Reply-To: <008e01c819ef$98a46d50$881a0bc6@ad.colorado.edu>
References: <008e01c819ef$98a46d50$881a0bc6@ad.colorado.edu>
Message-ID: <6e0d34c90711020638y44e0ae5etdf4dda27f47f3aef@mail.gmail.com>
Good morning, Howard!
My apologies for not answering sooner your call for volunteers! Do
you have proctors for the following preconference session? I'd be
happy to proctor any of them with which you need assistance!
Tuesday B: Web Accessibility Evaluation wtih WAVE 4.0
Tuesday D: Automated Tactile Graphics
Wednesday G Advanced Apps for Basic Accessibility Principles
Wednesday L Concepts & Techniques for Accessible, Closed Captioned
Web-based Video
Heidi Scher
On 10/29/07, Howard Kramer wrote:
>
>
>
>
> Hello All:
>
>
>
> The conference is quickly approaching. For those attending (& speaking), as
> usual, we could use help proctoring. Proctoring just requires handing out
> the evaluation forms, getting help for the speaker if some problem arises.
> You're not required to be technical. I've attached an updated schedule in
> both Word & PDF format. You can just send me a list of sessions you'd be
> willing to proctor or write your name in the cell in the Word document. You
> can also see the schedule on the Web at www.colorado.edu/ATconference.
>
>
>
> Look forward to seeing those of you who are attending in a little over a
> week.
>
>
>
> Cheers,
>
> Howard
>
>
>
> Howard Kramer
> Assistive Technology Lab Coordinator
> AT Conference Coordinator
> Disability Services
> CU-Boulder, 107 UCB
> Boulder, Co 80309
> 303-492-8672
>
>
> _______________________________________________
> Athen mailing list
> Athen@athenpro.org
> http://athenpro.org/mailman/listinfo/athen_athenpro.org
>
>
From wink.harner at mcmail.maricopa.edu Fri Nov 2 08:20:59 2007
From: wink.harner at mcmail.maricopa.edu (Wink Harner)
Date: Sat Jun 9 18:28:45 2018
Subject: [Athen] incorrect e-mail addresses for ATHEN votes
In-Reply-To: <004901c81d2d$4b104370$e130ca50$@com>
Message-ID: <471AED28000019A0@email3.dist.maricopa.edu>
Thanks Pratik.
Wink
>-- Original Message --
>From: "Pratik Patel"
>To: "'Access Technologists in Higher Education Network'"
>Date: Fri, 2 Nov 2007 04:49:32 -0400
>Subject: Re: [Athen] incorrect e-mail addresses for ATHEN votes
>Reply-To: Access Technologists in Higher Education Network
>
>
>Wink,
>
>If you go to the page again at www.ppatel.org/athen, you will find that
the
>form now works as it should. There was an errorin the submission script.
>That has been corrected. My apologies for the inconvenience. Thank you
>for
>your patience.
>
>Pratik
>
>
>Pratik Patel
>Director, IT Access. Director, PeopleTech.
>The City University of New York
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: athen-bounces@athenpro.org [mailto:athen-bounces@athenpro.org] On
>Behalf Of Wink Harner
>Sent: Friday, November 02, 2007 2:02 AM
>To: Access Technologists in Higher Education Network
>Subject: Re: [Athen] incorrect e-mail addresses for ATHEN votes
>
>Pratik,
>
>I tried to follow the directions and never got a screen that allowed me
to
>actually VOTE. I got to look at a list of the candidates. And when I tried
>a second time I got an error message. So am uncertain if I was actually
>successful.
>
>In all, it was a pretty confusing and awkward process. Hope this can be
>improved.
>I do appreciate your help alot!
>
>Blessings,
>
>Wink
>Ms. Wink Harner
>Manager
>Disability Resources & Services
>Mesa Community College
>Mesa, AZ
>
>wink.harner@mcmail.maricopa.edu
>
>
>>-- Original Message --
>>From: "Pratik Patel"
>>To: "'Access Technologists in Higher Education Network'"
>
>>Date: Thu, 1 Nov 2007 19:45:13 -0400
>>Subject: [Athen] incorrect e-mail addresses for ATHEN votes
>>Reply-To: Access Technologists in Higher Education Network
>
>>
>>
>>Dear Colleagues,
>>
>>Many of you will hav received individualized messages with instructions
>on
>>how to cast your votes for ATHEN officers. However, I have found that
>>several messages have been returned as undeliverable. If you have not
>>received instructions, please write to me privately at pratikp1@gmail.com
>>with an updated e-mail address. I will verify your membership with the
>>current list and forward the instructions to you.
>>
>>Regards,
>>
>>Pratik
>>
>>
>>Pratik Patel
>>Director, IT Access. Director, PeopleTech
>>The City University of New York
>>mailto: pratikp1@gmail.com
>>PeopleTech Project Site
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>_______________________________________________
>>Athen mailing list
>>Athen@athenpro.org
>>http://athenpro.org/mailman/listinfo/athen_athenpro.org
>
>Ms. Wink Harner
>Manager
>Disability Resources & Services
>Mesa Community College
>Mesa AZ
>
>480-461-7447
>
>
>
>_______________________________________________
>Athen mailing list
>Athen@athenpro.org
>http://athenpro.org/mailman/listinfo/athen_athenpro.org
>
>
>_______________________________________________
>Athen mailing list
>Athen@athenpro.org
>http://athenpro.org/mailman/listinfo/athen_athenpro.org
Ms. Wink Harner
Manager
Disability Resources & Services
Mesa Community College
Mesa AZ
480-461-7447
From Howard.Kramer at Colorado.EDU Fri Nov 2 08:40:35 2007
From: Howard.Kramer at Colorado.EDU (Howard Kramer)
Date: Sat Jun 9 18:28:45 2018
Subject: [Athen] need proctor help for Conference
Message-ID: <20071102094035.AIM54641@robin.int.colorado.edu>
Hi Heidi,
No problem. I put you down for the 1st two - Tactile Graphics & Wave on Tuesday.
Thanks,
Howard
From Howard.Kramer at Colorado.EDU Fri Nov 2 11:48:45 2007
From: Howard.Kramer at Colorado.EDU (Howard Kramer)
Date: Sat Jun 9 18:28:45 2018
Subject: [Athen] ATHEN Meeting at Accessing Higher Ground
2007-AGENDA ITEMS
In-Reply-To: <00e601c80a9e$cf963f60$6ec2be20$@stewart@dolphinusa.com>
References: <7D1ADD40E83FAB45B7939DF1860C7116056B05D5@XMS3.ad2.bu.edu><200710091753.l99HrOGq031470@smtp.washington.edu>
<00e601c80a9e$cf963f60$6ec2be20$@stewart@dolphinusa.com>
Message-ID: <004e01c81d80$ff82ca00$ca5f8a80@ad.colorado.edu>
Ron, et al,
I assume you want the ATHEN meeting publicized to the whole conference,
correct. I.e. this is not restricted to ATHEN members. I wanted to check
before I post it on the conference page. Is there a blurb you want me to
post about the meeting?
Thanks,
Howard
Howard Kramer
Assistive Technology Lab Coordinator
AT Conference Coordinator
Disability Services
CU-Boulder, 107 UCB
Boulder, Co 80309
303-492-8672
-----Original Message-----
From: athen-bounces@athenpro.org [mailto:athen-bounces@athenpro.org] On
Behalf Of Ron Stewart
Sent: Tuesday, October 09, 2007 12:04 PM
To: 'Access Technologists in Higher Education Network'
Subject: Re: [Athen] ATHEN Meeting at Accessing Higher Ground 2007-AGENDA
ITEMS
My guess is that they will both be on the agenda for years to come :)
Ron
-----Original Message-----
From: athen-bounces@athenpro.org [mailto:athen-bounces@athenpro.org] On
Behalf Of Terry Thompson
Sent: Tuesday, October 09, 2007 1:53 PM
To: 'Access Technologists in Higher Education Network'
Subject: Re: [Athen] ATHEN Meeting at Accessing Higher Ground 2007- AGENDA
ITEMS
Hi Dann,
I'll carry my two agenda items over from last year (and the year before, and
the year before):
- Survey
- EDUCAUSE
Terry
> -----Original Message-----
> From: athen-bounces@athenpro.org
> [mailto:athen-bounces@athenpro.org] On Behalf Of Berkowitz, Daniel J
> Sent: Tuesday, October 09, 2007 9:48 AM
> To: Access Technologists in Higher Education Network
> Subject: [Athen] ATHEN Meeting at Accessing Higher Ground
> 2007- AGENDA ITEMS
>
>
> Greetings one and all -
>
> The annual ATHEN business meeting at Accessing Higher Ground
> is tentatively scheduled for the Thursday, November 8 at 6:00
> PM. Location within the conference site TBD.
>
> If you have any items you would like added to the Agenda for
> the meeting (new business, old business, by-law changes,
> items for the record, etc.)
>
> Please submit all agenda items to me (Dann Berkowitz = djbrky@bu.edu)
>
> Cheers --- Dann
>
>
> =========================
> Daniel Berkowitz - Assistant Director
> Boston University Office of Disability Services
> 19 Deerfield Street, 2nd floor
> Boston, MA 02215
>
> (617) 353-3658 (office)
> (617) 353-9646 (fax)
> djbrky@bu.edu (eMail)
> www.bu.edu/disability
>
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From djbrky at bu.edu Fri Nov 2 14:19:06 2007
From: djbrky at bu.edu (Berkowitz, Daniel J)
Date: Sat Jun 9 18:28:45 2018
Subject: [Athen] ATHEN Meeting at Accessing Higher Ground2007 - AGENDA
ITEMS
References: <7D1ADD40E83FAB45B7939DF1860C7116056B05D5@XMS3.ad2.bu.edu><200710091753.l99HrOGq031470@smtp.washington.edu><00e601c80a9e$cf963f60$6ec2be20$@stewart@dolphinusa.com>
<004e01c81d80$ff82ca00$ca5f8a80@ad.colorado.edu>
Message-ID: <7D1ADD40E83FAB45B7939DF1860C7116031C70F6@XMS3.ad2.bu.edu>
Howard,
I am confidant I can speak for the organization on this question. The ATHEN meetings at conferences have always been open to all conference attendees. We actively encourage non-members to learn about the organization and see how they can be part of who we are and what we do. However, only members with up to date enrollment (dues paid) can vote on business matters.
I know the meeting is at the usual time (6:00 PM on Thursday) but where is it (meeting room)?
Cheers --- Dann (current Membership Coordinator running for Secretary)
=========================
Daniel Berkowitz - Assistant Director
Boston University Office of Disability Services
19 Deerfield Street, 2nd floor
Boston, MA 02215
(617) 353-3658 (office)
(617) 353-9646 (fax)
djbrky@bu.edu (eMail)
www.bu.edu/disability
________________________________
From: athen-bounces@athenpro.org on behalf of Howard Kramer
Sent: Fri 11/2/2007 2:48 PM
To: 'Access Technologists in Higher Education Network'
Subject: Re: [Athen] ATHEN Meeting at Accessing Higher Ground2007-AGENDA ITEMS
Ron, et al,
I assume you want the ATHEN meeting publicized to the whole conference,
correct. I.e. this is not restricted to ATHEN members. I wanted to check
before I post it on the conference page. Is there a blurb you want me to
post about the meeting?
Thanks,
Howard
Howard Kramer
Assistive Technology Lab Coordinator
AT Conference Coordinator
Disability Services
CU-Boulder, 107 UCB
Boulder, Co 80309
303-492-8672
-----Original Message-----
From: athen-bounces@athenpro.org [mailto:athen-bounces@athenpro.org] On
Behalf Of Ron Stewart
Sent: Tuesday, October 09, 2007 12:04 PM
To: 'Access Technologists in Higher Education Network'
Subject: Re: [Athen] ATHEN Meeting at Accessing Higher Ground 2007-AGENDA
ITEMS
My guess is that they will both be on the agenda for years to come :)
Ron
-----Original Message-----
From: athen-bounces@athenpro.org [mailto:athen-bounces@athenpro.org] On
Behalf Of Terry Thompson
Sent: Tuesday, October 09, 2007 1:53 PM
To: 'Access Technologists in Higher Education Network'
Subject: Re: [Athen] ATHEN Meeting at Accessing Higher Ground 2007- AGENDA
ITEMS
Hi Dann,
I'll carry my two agenda items over from last year (and the year before, and
the year before):
- Survey
- EDUCAUSE
Terry
> -----Original Message-----
> From: athen-bounces@athenpro.org
> [mailto:athen-bounces@athenpro.org] On Behalf Of Berkowitz, Daniel J
> Sent: Tuesday, October 09, 2007 9:48 AM
> To: Access Technologists in Higher Education Network
> Subject: [Athen] ATHEN Meeting at Accessing Higher Ground
> 2007- AGENDA ITEMS
>
>
> Greetings one and all -
>
> The annual ATHEN business meeting at Accessing Higher Ground
> is tentatively scheduled for the Thursday, November 8 at 6:00
> PM. Location within the conference site TBD.
>
> If you have any items you would like added to the Agenda for
> the meeting (new business, old business, by-law changes,
> items for the record, etc.)
>
> Please submit all agenda items to me (Dann Berkowitz = djbrky@bu.edu)
>
> Cheers --- Dann
>
>
> =========================
> Daniel Berkowitz - Assistant Director
> Boston University Office of Disability Services
> 19 Deerfield Street, 2nd floor
> Boston, MA 02215
>
> (617) 353-3658 (office)
> (617) 353-9646 (fax)
> djbrky@bu.edu (eMail)
> www.bu.edu/disability
>
> _______________________________________________
> Athen mailing list
> Athen@athenpro.org
> http://athenpro.org/mailman/listinfo/athen_athenpro.org
>
_______________________________________________
Athen mailing list
Athen@athenpro.org
http://athenpro.org/mailman/listinfo/athen_athenpro.org
_______________________________________________
Athen mailing list
Athen@athenpro.org
http://athenpro.org/mailman/listinfo/athen_athenpro.org
_______________________________________________
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From ron.stewart at dolphinusa.com Fri Nov 2 15:04:15 2007
From: ron.stewart at dolphinusa.com (Ron Stewart)
Date: Sat Jun 9 18:28:45 2018
Subject: [Athen] ATHEN Meeting at Accessing Higher
Ground 2007-AGENDA ITEMS
In-Reply-To: <004e01c81d80$ff82ca00$ca5f8a80@ad.colorado.edu>
References: <7D1ADD40E83FAB45B7939DF1860C7116056B05D5@XMS3.ad2.bu.edu><200710091753.l99HrOGq031470@smtp.washington.edu> <00e601c80a9e$cf963f60$6ec2be20$@stewart@dolphinusa.com>
<004e01c81d80$ff82ca00$ca5f8a80@ad.colorado.edu>
Message-ID: <007e01c81d9c$5edb4070$1c91c150$@stewart@dolphinusa.com>
Yes please
Ron
-----Original Message-----
From: athen-bounces@athenpro.org [mailto:athen-bounces@athenpro.org] On
Behalf Of Howard Kramer
Sent: Friday, November 02, 2007 2:49 PM
To: 'Access Technologists in Higher Education Network'
Subject: Re: [Athen] ATHEN Meeting at Accessing Higher Ground 2007-AGENDA
ITEMS
Ron, et al,
I assume you want the ATHEN meeting publicized to the whole conference,
correct. I.e. this is not restricted to ATHEN members. I wanted to check
before I post it on the conference page. Is there a blurb you want me to
post about the meeting?
Thanks,
Howard
Howard Kramer
Assistive Technology Lab Coordinator
AT Conference Coordinator
Disability Services
CU-Boulder, 107 UCB
Boulder, Co 80309
303-492-8672
-----Original Message-----
From: athen-bounces@athenpro.org [mailto:athen-bounces@athenpro.org] On
Behalf Of Ron Stewart
Sent: Tuesday, October 09, 2007 12:04 PM
To: 'Access Technologists in Higher Education Network'
Subject: Re: [Athen] ATHEN Meeting at Accessing Higher Ground 2007-AGENDA
ITEMS
My guess is that they will both be on the agenda for years to come :)
Ron
-----Original Message-----
From: athen-bounces@athenpro.org [mailto:athen-bounces@athenpro.org] On
Behalf Of Terry Thompson
Sent: Tuesday, October 09, 2007 1:53 PM
To: 'Access Technologists in Higher Education Network'
Subject: Re: [Athen] ATHEN Meeting at Accessing Higher Ground 2007- AGENDA
ITEMS
Hi Dann,
I'll carry my two agenda items over from last year (and the year before, and
the year before):
- Survey
- EDUCAUSE
Terry
> -----Original Message-----
> From: athen-bounces@athenpro.org
> [mailto:athen-bounces@athenpro.org] On Behalf Of Berkowitz, Daniel J
> Sent: Tuesday, October 09, 2007 9:48 AM
> To: Access Technologists in Higher Education Network
> Subject: [Athen] ATHEN Meeting at Accessing Higher Ground
> 2007- AGENDA ITEMS
>
>
> Greetings one and all -
>
> The annual ATHEN business meeting at Accessing Higher Ground
> is tentatively scheduled for the Thursday, November 8 at 6:00
> PM. Location within the conference site TBD.
>
> If you have any items you would like added to the Agenda for
> the meeting (new business, old business, by-law changes,
> items for the record, etc.)
>
> Please submit all agenda items to me (Dann Berkowitz = djbrky@bu.edu)
>
> Cheers --- Dann
>
>
> =========================
> Daniel Berkowitz - Assistant Director
> Boston University Office of Disability Services
> 19 Deerfield Street, 2nd floor
> Boston, MA 02215
>
> (617) 353-3658 (office)
> (617) 353-9646 (fax)
> djbrky@bu.edu (eMail)
> www.bu.edu/disability
>
> _______________________________________________
> Athen mailing list
> Athen@athenpro.org
> http://athenpro.org/mailman/listinfo/athen_athenpro.org
>
_______________________________________________
Athen mailing list
Athen@athenpro.org
http://athenpro.org/mailman/listinfo/athen_athenpro.org
_______________________________________________
Athen mailing list
Athen@athenpro.org
http://athenpro.org/mailman/listinfo/athen_athenpro.org
_______________________________________________
Athen mailing list
Athen@athenpro.org
http://athenpro.org/mailman/listinfo/athen_athenpro.org
From Howard.Kramer at Colorado.EDU Sat Nov 3 12:05:28 2007
From: Howard.Kramer at Colorado.EDU (Howard Kramer)
Date: Sat Jun 9 18:28:45 2018
Subject: [Athen] ATHEN Meeting at Accessing
HigherGround 2007-AGENDA ITEMS
In-Reply-To: <007e01c81d9c$5edb4070$1c91c150$@stewart@dolphinusa.com>
References: <7D1ADD40E83FAB45B7939DF1860C7116056B05D5@XMS3.ad2.bu.edu><200710091753.l99HrOGq031470@smtp.washington.edu> <00e601c80a9e$cf963f60$6ec2be20$@stewart@dolphinusa.com><004e01c81d80$ff82ca00$ca5f8a80@ad.colorado.edu>
<007e01c81d9c$5edb4070$1c91c150$@stewart@dolphinusa.com>
Message-ID: <001c01c81e4c$7fed8740$0e1b0bc6@ad.colorado.edu>
Okay, I'll post it on the conference web site.
-Howard
Howard Kramer
Assistive Technology Lab Coordinator
AT Conference Coordinator
Disability Services
CU-Boulder, 107 UCB
Boulder, Co 80309
303-492-8672
-----Original Message-----
From: athen-bounces@athenpro.org [mailto:athen-bounces@athenpro.org] On
Behalf Of Ron Stewart
Sent: Friday, November 02, 2007 4:04 PM
To: 'Access Technologists in Higher Education Network'
Subject: Re: [Athen] ATHEN Meeting at Accessing HigherGround 2007-AGENDA
ITEMS
Yes please
Ron
-----Original Message-----
From: athen-bounces@athenpro.org [mailto:athen-bounces@athenpro.org] On
Behalf Of Howard Kramer
Sent: Friday, November 02, 2007 2:49 PM
To: 'Access Technologists in Higher Education Network'
Subject: Re: [Athen] ATHEN Meeting at Accessing Higher Ground 2007-AGENDA
ITEMS
Ron, et al,
I assume you want the ATHEN meeting publicized to the whole conference,
correct. I.e. this is not restricted to ATHEN members. I wanted to check
before I post it on the conference page. Is there a blurb you want me to
post about the meeting?
Thanks,
Howard
Howard Kramer
Assistive Technology Lab Coordinator
AT Conference Coordinator
Disability Services
CU-Boulder, 107 UCB
Boulder, Co 80309
303-492-8672
-----Original Message-----
From: athen-bounces@athenpro.org [mailto:athen-bounces@athenpro.org] On
Behalf Of Ron Stewart
Sent: Tuesday, October 09, 2007 12:04 PM
To: 'Access Technologists in Higher Education Network'
Subject: Re: [Athen] ATHEN Meeting at Accessing Higher Ground 2007-AGENDA
ITEMS
My guess is that they will both be on the agenda for years to come :)
Ron
-----Original Message-----
From: athen-bounces@athenpro.org [mailto:athen-bounces@athenpro.org] On
Behalf Of Terry Thompson
Sent: Tuesday, October 09, 2007 1:53 PM
To: 'Access Technologists in Higher Education Network'
Subject: Re: [Athen] ATHEN Meeting at Accessing Higher Ground 2007- AGENDA
ITEMS
Hi Dann,
I'll carry my two agenda items over from last year (and the year before, and
the year before):
- Survey
- EDUCAUSE
Terry
> -----Original Message-----
> From: athen-bounces@athenpro.org
> [mailto:athen-bounces@athenpro.org] On Behalf Of Berkowitz, Daniel J
> Sent: Tuesday, October 09, 2007 9:48 AM
> To: Access Technologists in Higher Education Network
> Subject: [Athen] ATHEN Meeting at Accessing Higher Ground
> 2007- AGENDA ITEMS
>
>
> Greetings one and all -
>
> The annual ATHEN business meeting at Accessing Higher Ground
> is tentatively scheduled for the Thursday, November 8 at 6:00
> PM. Location within the conference site TBD.
>
> If you have any items you would like added to the Agenda for
> the meeting (new business, old business, by-law changes,
> items for the record, etc.)
>
> Please submit all agenda items to me (Dann Berkowitz = djbrky@bu.edu)
>
> Cheers --- Dann
>
>
> =========================
> Daniel Berkowitz - Assistant Director
> Boston University Office of Disability Services
> 19 Deerfield Street, 2nd floor
> Boston, MA 02215
>
> (617) 353-3658 (office)
> (617) 353-9646 (fax)
> djbrky@bu.edu (eMail)
> www.bu.edu/disability
>
> _______________________________________________
> Athen mailing list
> Athen@athenpro.org
> http://athenpro.org/mailman/listinfo/athen_athenpro.org
>
_______________________________________________
Athen mailing list
Athen@athenpro.org
http://athenpro.org/mailman/listinfo/athen_athenpro.org
_______________________________________________
Athen mailing list
Athen@athenpro.org
http://athenpro.org/mailman/listinfo/athen_athenpro.org
_______________________________________________
Athen mailing list
Athen@athenpro.org
http://athenpro.org/mailman/listinfo/athen_athenpro.org
_______________________________________________
Athen mailing list
Athen@athenpro.org
http://athenpro.org/mailman/listinfo/athen_athenpro.org
From gdietrich at htctu.net Sun Nov 4 21:25:09 2007
From: gdietrich at htctu.net (Gaeir Dietrich)
Date: Sat Jun 9 18:28:45 2018
Subject: [Athen] ATHEN Meeting at Accessing Higher Ground2007
In-Reply-To: <7D1ADD40E83FAB45B7939DF1860C7116031C70F6@XMS3.ad2.bu.edu>
References: <7D1ADD40E83FAB45B7939DF1860C7116056B05D5@XMS3.ad2.bu.edu><200710091753.l99HrOGq031470@smtp.washington.edu><00e601c80a9e$cf963f60$6ec2be20$@stewart@dolphinusa.com><004e01c81d80$ff82ca00$ca5f8a80@ad.colorado.edu>
<7D1ADD40E83FAB45B7939DF1860C7116031C70F6@XMS3.ad2.bu.edu>
Message-ID: <003c01c81f6c$3c4ff060$9a821299@htctu.fhda.edu>
Yes, but the really important question is where are we going after the
meeting? I notice that Boulder has a BJ's Brewery. It's at 1125 Pearl Street
(303-402-9294). I don't know what their space is like in terms of hosting a
group, but it might be worth checking out...
******************************************************
Gaeir (rhymes with "fire") Dietrich
High Tech Center Training Unit of the
California Community Colleges
De Anza College, Cupertino, CA
www.htctu.net
408-996-6043
_____
From: athen-bounces@athenpro.org [mailto:athen-bounces@athenpro.org] On
Behalf Of Berkowitz, Daniel J
Sent: Friday, November 02, 2007 2:19 PM
To: Access Technologists in Higher Education Network
Subject: Re: [Athen] ATHEN Meeting at Accessing Higher Ground2007 -
AGENDAITEMS
Howard,
I am confidant I can speak for the organization on this question. The ATHEN
meetings at conferences have always been open to all conference attendees.
We actively encourage non-members to learn about the organization and see
how they can be part of who we are and what we do. However, only members
with up to date enrollment (dues paid) can vote on business matters.
I know the meeting is at the usual time (6:00 PM on Thursday) but where is
it (meeting room)?
Cheers --- Dann (current Membership Coordinator running for Secretary)
=========================
Daniel Berkowitz - Assistant Director
Boston University Office of Disability Services
19 Deerfield Street, 2nd floor
Boston, MA 02215
(617) 353-3658 (office)
(617) 353-9646 (fax)
djbrky@bu.edu (eMail)
www.bu.edu/disability
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From ron.stewart at dolphinusa.com Sun Nov 4 21:43:27 2007
From: ron.stewart at dolphinusa.com (Ron Stewart)
Date: Sat Jun 9 18:28:45 2018
Subject: [Athen] ATHEN Meeting at Accessing Higher Ground2007
In-Reply-To: <003c01c81f6c$3c4ff060$9a821299@htctu.fhda.edu>
References: <7D1ADD40E83FAB45B7939DF1860C7116056B05D5@XMS3.ad2.bu.edu><200710091753.l99HrOGq031470@smtp.washington.edu><00e601c80a9e$cf963f60$6ec2be20$@stewart@dolphinusa.com><004e01c81d80$ff82ca00$ca5f8a80@ad.colorado.edu> <7D1ADD40E83FAB45B7939DF1860C7116031C70F6@XMS3.ad2.bu.edu>
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Message-ID: <005a01c81f6e$d1bfca10$753f5e30$@stewart@dolphinusa.com>
BJ's is usually a pretty good place for a chain. If this is where we decide
to go we could probably see if they have space for a larger group. My
guess is the meeting is probably going to go to about 8:00 given the agenda.
How many Athenians are attending AHG and would like to plan on this after
the meeting?
Ron
From: athen-bounces@athenpro.org [mailto:athen-bounces@athenpro.org] On
Behalf Of Gaeir Dietrich
Sent: Monday, November 05, 2007 12:25 AM
To: 'Access Technologists in Higher Education Network'
Subject: Re: [Athen] ATHEN Meeting at Accessing Higher Ground2007
Yes, but the really important question is where are we going after the
meeting? I notice that Boulder has a BJ's Brewery. It's at 1125 Pearl Street
(303-402-9294). I don't know what their space is like in terms of hosting a
group, but it might be worth checking out...
******************************************************
Gaeir (rhymes with "fire") Dietrich
High Tech Center Training Unit of the
California Community Colleges
De Anza College, Cupertino, CA
www.htctu.net
408-996-6043
_____
From: athen-bounces@athenpro.org [mailto:athen-bounces@athenpro.org] On
Behalf Of Berkowitz, Daniel J
Sent: Friday, November 02, 2007 2:19 PM
To: Access Technologists in Higher Education Network
Subject: Re: [Athen] ATHEN Meeting at Accessing Higher Ground2007 -
AGENDAITEMS
Howard,
I am confidant I can speak for the organization on this question. The ATHEN
meetings at conferences have always been open to all conference attendees.
We actively encourage non-members to learn about the organization and see
how they can be part of who we are and what we do. However, only members
with up to date enrollment (dues paid) can vote on business matters.
I know the meeting is at the usual time (6:00 PM on Thursday) but where is
it (meeting room)?
Cheers --- Dann (current Membership Coordinator running for Secretary)
=========================
Daniel Berkowitz - Assistant Director
Boston University Office of Disability Services
19 Deerfield Street, 2nd floor
Boston, MA 02215
(617) 353-3658 (office)
(617) 353-9646 (fax)
djbrky@bu.edu (eMail)
www.bu.edu/disability
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From gdietrich at htctu.net Sun Nov 4 21:40:07 2007
From: gdietrich at htctu.net (Gaeir Dietrich)
Date: Sat Jun 9 18:28:45 2018
Subject: [Athen] ATHEN Meeting at Accessing Higher Ground2007
In-Reply-To: <005a01c81f6e$d1bfca10$753f5e30$@stewart@dolphinusa.com>
References: <7D1ADD40E83FAB45B7939DF1860C7116056B05D5@XMS3.ad2.bu.edu><200710091753.l99HrOGq031470@smtp.washington.edu><00e601c80a9e$cf963f60$6ec2be20$@stewart@dolphinusa.com><004e01c81d80$ff82ca00$ca5f8a80@ad.colorado.edu> <7D1ADD40E83FAB45B7939DF1860C7116031C70F6@XMS3.ad2.bu.edu><003c01c81f6c$3c4ff060$9a821299@htctu.fhda.edu>
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Me!
******************************************************
Gaeir (rhymes with "fire") Dietrich
High Tech Center Training Unit of the
California Community Colleges
De Anza College, Cupertino, CA
www.htctu.net
408-996-6043
_____
From: athen-bounces@athenpro.org [mailto:athen-bounces@athenpro.org] On
Behalf Of Ron Stewart
Sent: Sunday, November 04, 2007 9:43 PM
To: 'Access Technologists in Higher Education Network'
Subject: Re: [Athen] ATHEN Meeting at Accessing Higher Ground2007
BJ's is usually a pretty good place for a chain. If this is where we decide
to go we could probably see if they have space for a larger group. My
guess is the meeting is probably going to go to about 8:00 given the agenda.
How many Athenians are attending AHG and would like to plan on this after
the meeting?
Ron
From: athen-bounces@athenpro.org [mailto:athen-bounces@athenpro.org] On
Behalf Of Gaeir Dietrich
Sent: Monday, November 05, 2007 12:25 AM
To: 'Access Technologists in Higher Education Network'
Subject: Re: [Athen] ATHEN Meeting at Accessing Higher Ground2007
Yes, but the really important question is where are we going after the
meeting? I notice that Boulder has a BJ's Brewery. It's at 1125 Pearl Street
(303-402-9294). I don't know what their space is like in terms of hosting a
group, but it might be worth checking out...
******************************************************
Gaeir (rhymes with "fire") Dietrich
High Tech Center Training Unit of the
California Community Colleges
De Anza College, Cupertino, CA
www.htctu.net
408-996-6043
_____
From: athen-bounces@athenpro.org [mailto:athen-bounces@athenpro.org] On
Behalf Of Berkowitz, Daniel J
Sent: Friday, November 02, 2007 2:19 PM
To: Access Technologists in Higher Education Network
Subject: Re: [Athen] ATHEN Meeting at Accessing Higher Ground2007 -
AGENDAITEMS
Howard,
I am confidant I can speak for the organization on this question. The ATHEN
meetings at conferences have always been open to all conference attendees.
We actively encourage non-members to learn about the organization and see
how they can be part of who we are and what we do. However, only members
with up to date enrollment (dues paid) can vote on business matters.
I know the meeting is at the usual time (6:00 PM on Thursday) but where is
it (meeting room)?
Cheers --- Dann (current Membership Coordinator running for Secretary)
=========================
Daniel Berkowitz - Assistant Director
Boston University Office of Disability Services
19 Deerfield Street, 2nd floor
Boston, MA 02215
(617) 353-3658 (office)
(617) 353-9646 (fax)
djbrky@bu.edu (eMail)
www.bu.edu/disability
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From pratikp1 at gmail.com Sun Nov 4 22:15:25 2007
From: pratikp1 at gmail.com (Pratik Patel)
Date: Sat Jun 9 18:28:45 2018
Subject: [Athen] ATHEN Meeting at Accessing Higher Ground2007
In-Reply-To: <009701c81f6e$535370a0$9a821299@htctu.fhda.edu>
References: <7D1ADD40E83FAB45B7939DF1860C7116056B05D5@XMS3.ad2.bu.edu><200710091753.l99HrOGq031470@smtp.washington.edu><00e601c80a9e$cf963f60$6ec2be20$@stewart@dolphinusa.com><004e01c81d80$ff82ca00$ca5f8a80@ad.colorado.edu> <7D1ADD40E83FAB45B7939DF1860C7116031C70F6@XMS3.ad2.bu.edu><003c01c81f6c$3c4ff060$9a821299@htctu.fhda.edu> <005a01c81f6e$d1bfca10$753f5e30$@stewart@dolphinusa.com>
<009701c81f6e$535370a0$9a821299@htctu.fhda.edu>
Message-ID: <01ec01c81f73$4bed92a0$e3c8b7e0$@com>
Me three!
Pratik Patel
Director, IT Access. Director, PeopleTech.
The City University of New York
From: athen-bounces@athenpro.org [mailto:athen-bounces@athenpro.org] On
Behalf Of Gaeir Dietrich
Sent: Monday, November 05, 2007 12:40 AM
To: 'Access Technologists in Higher Education Network'
Subject: Re: [Athen] ATHEN Meeting at Accessing Higher Ground2007
Me!
******************************************************
Gaeir (rhymes with "fire") Dietrich
High Tech Center Training Unit of the
California Community Colleges
De Anza College, Cupertino, CA
www.htctu.net
408-996-6043
_____
From: athen-bounces@athenpro.org [mailto:athen-bounces@athenpro.org] On
Behalf Of Ron Stewart
Sent: Sunday, November 04, 2007 9:43 PM
To: 'Access Technologists in Higher Education Network'
Subject: Re: [Athen] ATHEN Meeting at Accessing Higher Ground2007
BJ's is usually a pretty good place for a chain. If this is where we decide
to go we could probably see if they have space for a larger group. My
guess is the meeting is probably going to go to about 8:00 given the agenda.
How many Athenians are attending AHG and would like to plan on this after
the meeting?
Ron
From: athen-bounces@athenpro.org [mailto:athen-bounces@athenpro.org] On
Behalf Of Gaeir Dietrich
Sent: Monday, November 05, 2007 12:25 AM
To: 'Access Technologists in Higher Education Network'
Subject: Re: [Athen] ATHEN Meeting at Accessing Higher Ground2007
Yes, but the really important question is where are we going after the
meeting? I notice that Boulder has a BJ's Brewery. It's at 1125 Pearl Street
(303-402-9294). I don't know what their space is like in terms of hosting a
group, but it might be worth checking out...
******************************************************
Gaeir (rhymes with "fire") Dietrich
High Tech Center Training Unit of the
California Community Colleges
De Anza College, Cupertino, CA
www.htctu.net
408-996-6043
_____
From: athen-bounces@athenpro.org [mailto:athen-bounces@athenpro.org] On
Behalf Of Berkowitz, Daniel J
Sent: Friday, November 02, 2007 2:19 PM
To: Access Technologists in Higher Education Network
Subject: Re: [Athen] ATHEN Meeting at Accessing Higher Ground2007 -
AGENDAITEMS
Howard,
I am confidant I can speak for the organization on this question. The ATHEN
meetings at conferences have always been open to all conference attendees.
We actively encourage non-members to learn about the organization and see
how they can be part of who we are and what we do. However, only members
with up to date enrollment (dues paid) can vote on business matters.
I know the meeting is at the usual time (6:00 PM on Thursday) but where is
it (meeting room)?
Cheers --- Dann (current Membership Coordinator running for Secretary)
=========================
Daniel Berkowitz - Assistant Director
Boston University Office of Disability Services
19 Deerfield Street, 2nd floor
Boston, MA 02215
(617) 353-3658 (office)
(617) 353-9646 (fax)
djbrky@bu.edu (eMail)
www.bu.edu/disability
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From clt3 at humboldt.edu Mon Nov 5 05:42:46 2007
From: clt3 at humboldt.edu (clt3@humboldt.edu)
Date: Sat Jun 9 18:28:45 2018
Subject: [Athen] ATHEN Meeting at Accessing Higher Ground2007
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Sounds good to me.
Cassandra Tex
Assistive Technology Specialist
Humboldt State University
> BJ's is usually a pretty good place for a chain. If this is where we
> decide
> to go we could probably see if they have space for a larger group. My
> guess is the meeting is probably going to go to about 8:00 given the
> agenda.
> How many Athenians are attending AHG and would like to plan on this after
> the meeting?
>
>
>
> Ron
>
>
>
> From: athen-bounces@athenpro.org [mailto:athen-bounces@athenpro.org] On
> Behalf Of Gaeir Dietrich
> Sent: Monday, November 05, 2007 12:25 AM
> To: 'Access Technologists in Higher Education Network'
> Subject: Re: [Athen] ATHEN Meeting at Accessing Higher Ground2007
>
>
>
> Yes, but the really important question is where are we going after the
> meeting? I notice that Boulder has a BJ's Brewery. It's at 1125 Pearl
> Street
> (303-402-9294). I don't know what their space is like in terms of hosting
> a
> group, but it might be worth checking out...
>
>
>
> ******************************************************
> Gaeir (rhymes with "fire") Dietrich
> High Tech Center Training Unit of the
> California Community Colleges
> De Anza College, Cupertino, CA
> www.htctu.net
> 408-996-6043
>
> _____
>
> From: athen-bounces@athenpro.org [mailto:athen-bounces@athenpro.org] On
> Behalf Of Berkowitz, Daniel J
> Sent: Friday, November 02, 2007 2:19 PM
> To: Access Technologists in Higher Education Network
> Subject: Re: [Athen] ATHEN Meeting at Accessing Higher Ground2007 -
> AGENDAITEMS
>
>
>
> Howard,
>
>
>
> I am confidant I can speak for the organization on this question. The
> ATHEN
> meetings at conferences have always been open to all conference attendees.
> We actively encourage non-members to learn about the organization and see
> how they can be part of who we are and what we do. However, only members
> with up to date enrollment (dues paid) can vote on business matters.
>
>
>
> I know the meeting is at the usual time (6:00 PM on Thursday) but where is
> it (meeting room)?
>
>
>
> Cheers --- Dann (current Membership Coordinator running for Secretary)
>
>
>
> =========================
> Daniel Berkowitz - Assistant Director
> Boston University Office of Disability Services
> 19 Deerfield Street, 2nd floor
> Boston, MA 02215
>
> (617) 353-3658 (office)
> (617) 353-9646 (fax)
> djbrky@bu.edu (eMail)
>
> y> www.bu.edu/disability
>
>
>
> _______________________________________________
> Athen mailing list
> Athen@athenpro.org
> http://athenpro.org/mailman/listinfo/athen_athenpro.org
>
From greg at lecshare.com Mon Nov 5 06:02:32 2007
From: greg at lecshare.com (Greg Kraus)
Date: Sat Jun 9 18:28:45 2018
Subject: [Athen] ATHEN Meeting at Accessing Higher Ground2007 - AGENDA
ITEMS
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Message-ID:
Hi Everyone,
One thing that would be nice to consider is the meeting time for
ATHEN at AHG in light of any vendors that might want to attend the
meeting. The Exhibit Hall does not close until 6:30 on Thursday and
the ATHEN meeting is scheduled for 6:00. I am not sure how many
vendors are members of ATHEN (I am) and want to attend the meeting -
I might be the only one.
In reality, I and other vendors are usually still busy after 6:30
following up with people, so I don't know how feasible it is to
simply move the start time of the meeting. We might still be meeting
with people well after 6:30. Perhaps at the meeting this year we
could talk about possible solutions to this? Again, I'm not sure how
many vendors are actually members of ATHEN, so this might be a fairly
minor point.
Thanks for your consideration.
Greg
--
Greg Kraus
President
LecShare, Inc.
1204 Fairlane Rd.
Cary, NC 27511
919.413.2100 (voice)
919.882.1275 (fax)
www.lecshare.com
On Nov 2, 2007, at 5:19 PM, Berkowitz, Daniel J wrote:
> Howard,
>
> I am confidant I can speak for the organization on this question.
> The ATHEN meetings at conferences have always been open to all
> conference attendees. We actively encourage non-members to learn
> about the organization and see how they can be part of who we are
> and what we do. However, only members with up to date enrollment
> (dues paid) can vote on business matters.
>
> I know the meeting is at the usual time (6:00 PM on Thursday) but
> where is it (meeting room)?
>
> Cheers --- Dann (current Membership Coordinator running for Secretary)
>
> =========================
> Daniel Berkowitz - Assistant Director
> Boston University Office of Disability Services
> 19 Deerfield Street, 2nd floor
> Boston, MA 02215
>
> (617) 353-3658 (office)
> (617) 353-9646 (fax)
> djbrky@bu.edu (eMail)
> www.bu.edu/disability URL=http://www.bu.edu/disability>
>
> ________________________________
>
> From: athen-bounces@athenpro.org on behalf of Howard Kramer
> Sent: Fri 11/2/2007 2:48 PM
> To: 'Access Technologists in Higher Education Network'
> Subject: Re: [Athen] ATHEN Meeting at Accessing Higher Ground2007-
> AGENDA ITEMS
>
>
>
> Ron, et al,
>
> I assume you want the ATHEN meeting publicized to the whole
> conference,
> correct. I.e. this is not restricted to ATHEN members. I wanted to
> check
> before I post it on the conference page. Is there a blurb you want
> me to
> post about the meeting?
>
> Thanks,
> Howard
>
> Howard Kramer
> Assistive Technology Lab Coordinator
> AT Conference Coordinator
> Disability Services
> CU-Boulder, 107 UCB
> Boulder, Co 80309
> 303-492-8672
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: athen-bounces@athenpro.org [mailto:athen-
> bounces@athenpro.org] On
> Behalf Of Ron Stewart
> Sent: Tuesday, October 09, 2007 12:04 PM
> To: 'Access Technologists in Higher Education Network'
> Subject: Re: [Athen] ATHEN Meeting at Accessing Higher Ground 2007-
> AGENDA
> ITEMS
>
> My guess is that they will both be on the agenda for years to come :)
>
> Ron
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: athen-bounces@athenpro.org [mailto:athen-
> bounces@athenpro.org] On
> Behalf Of Terry Thompson
> Sent: Tuesday, October 09, 2007 1:53 PM
> To: 'Access Technologists in Higher Education Network'
> Subject: Re: [Athen] ATHEN Meeting at Accessing Higher Ground 2007-
> AGENDA
> ITEMS
>
> Hi Dann,
>
> I'll carry my two agenda items over from last year (and the year
> before, and
> the year before):
>
> - Survey
> - EDUCAUSE
>
> Terry
>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: athen-bounces@athenpro.org
>> [mailto:athen-bounces@athenpro.org] On Behalf Of Berkowitz, Daniel J
>> Sent: Tuesday, October 09, 2007 9:48 AM
>> To: Access Technologists in Higher Education Network
>> Subject: [Athen] ATHEN Meeting at Accessing Higher Ground
>> 2007- AGENDA ITEMS
>>
>>
>> Greetings one and all -
>>
>> The annual ATHEN business meeting at Accessing Higher Ground
>> is tentatively scheduled for the Thursday, November 8 at 6:00
>> PM. Location within the conference site TBD.
>>
>> If you have any items you would like added to the Agenda for
>> the meeting (new business, old business, by-law changes,
>> items for the record, etc.)
>>
>> Please submit all agenda items to me (Dann Berkowitz = djbrky@bu.edu)
>>
>> Cheers --- Dann
>>
>>
>> =========================
>> Daniel Berkowitz - Assistant Director
>> Boston University Office of Disability Services
>> 19 Deerfield Street, 2nd floor
>> Boston, MA 02215
>>
>> (617) 353-3658 (office)
>> (617) 353-9646 (fax)
>> djbrky@bu.edu (eMail)
>> www.bu.edu/disability
>>
>> _______________________________________________
>> Athen mailing list
>> Athen@athenpro.org
>> http://athenpro.org/mailman/listinfo/athen_athenpro.org
>>
>
>
> _______________________________________________
> Athen mailing list
> Athen@athenpro.org
> http://athenpro.org/mailman/listinfo/athen_athenpro.org
>
>
> _______________________________________________
> Athen mailing list
> Athen@athenpro.org
> http://athenpro.org/mailman/listinfo/athen_athenpro.org
>
>
> _______________________________________________
> Athen mailing list
> Athen@athenpro.org
> http://athenpro.org/mailman/listinfo/athen_athenpro.org
>
>
>
> _______________________________________________
> Athen mailing list
> Athen@athenpro.org
> http://athenpro.org/mailman/listinfo/athen_athenpro.org
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From: ron.stewart at dolphinusa.com (Ron Stewart)
Date: Sat Jun 9 18:28:45 2018
Subject: [Athen] ATHEN Meeting at Accessing Higher Ground2007 -
AGENDA ITEMS
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If I look at the current list, you are probably our only "vendor" member but
some may say that I am a vendor as well. You make a good point and this is
a challenge every year, perhaps we want to look at a dinner meeting in the
future. But there are other groups in eh exhibit hall as well that may
like to attend the meeting
Ron
From: athen-bounces@athenpro.org [mailto:athen-bounces@athenpro.org] On
Behalf Of Greg Kraus
Sent: Monday, November 05, 2007 9:03 AM
To: Access Technologists in Higher Education Network
Subject: Re: [Athen] ATHEN Meeting at Accessing Higher Ground2007 - AGENDA
ITEMS
Hi Everyone,
One thing that would be nice to consider is the meeting time for ATHEN at
AHG in light of any vendors that might want to attend the meeting. The
Exhibit Hall does not close until 6:30 on Thursday and the ATHEN meeting is
scheduled for 6:00. I am not sure how many vendors are members of ATHEN (I
am) and want to attend the meeting - I might be the only one.
In reality, I and other vendors are usually still busy after 6:30 following
up with people, so I don't know how feasible it is to simply move the start
time of the meeting. We might still be meeting with people well after 6:30.
Perhaps at the meeting this year we could talk about possible solutions to
this? Again, I'm not sure how many vendors are actually members of ATHEN,
so this might be a fairly minor point.
Thanks for your consideration.
Greg
--
Greg Kraus
President
LecShare, Inc.
1204 Fairlane Rd.
Cary, NC 27511
919.413.2100 (voice)
919.882.1275 (fax)
www.lecshare.com
On Nov 2, 2007, at 5:19 PM, Berkowitz, Daniel J wrote:
Howard,
I am confidant I can speak for the organization on this question. The ATHEN
meetings at conferences have always been open to all conference attendees.
We actively encourage non-members to learn about the organization and see
how they can be part of who we are and what we do. However, only members
with up to date enrollment (dues paid) can vote on business matters.
I know the meeting is at the usual time (6:00 PM on Thursday) but where is
it (meeting room)?
Cheers --- Dann (current Membership Coordinator running for Secretary)
=========================
Daniel Berkowitz - Assistant Director
Boston University Office of Disability Services
19 Deerfield Street, 2nd floor
Boston, MA 02215
(617) 353-3658 (office)
(617) 353-9646 (fax)
djbrky@bu.edu (eMail)
www.bu.edu/disability
________________________________
From: athen-bounces@athenpro.org on behalf of Howard Kramer
Sent: Fri 11/2/2007 2:48 PM
To: 'Access Technologists in Higher Education Network'
Subject: Re: [Athen] ATHEN Meeting at Accessing Higher Ground2007-AGENDA
ITEMS
Ron, et al,
I assume you want the ATHEN meeting publicized to the whole conference,
correct. I.e. this is not restricted to ATHEN members. I wanted to check
before I post it on the conference page. Is there a blurb you want me to
post about the meeting?
Thanks,
Howard
Howard Kramer
Assistive Technology Lab Coordinator
AT Conference Coordinator
Disability Services
CU-Boulder, 107 UCB
Boulder, Co 80309
303-492-8672
-----Original Message-----
From: athen-bounces@athenpro.org [mailto:athen-bounces@athenpro.org] On
Behalf Of Ron Stewart
Sent: Tuesday, October 09, 2007 12:04 PM
To: 'Access Technologists in Higher Education Network'
Subject: Re: [Athen] ATHEN Meeting at Accessing Higher Ground 2007-AGENDA
ITEMS
My guess is that they will both be on the agenda for years to come :)
Ron
-----Original Message-----
From: athen-bounces@athenpro.org [mailto:athen-bounces@athenpro.org] On
Behalf Of Terry Thompson
Sent: Tuesday, October 09, 2007 1:53 PM
To: 'Access Technologists in Higher Education Network'
Subject: Re: [Athen] ATHEN Meeting at Accessing Higher Ground 2007- AGENDA
ITEMS
Hi Dann,
I'll carry my two agenda items over from last year (and the year before, and
the year before):
- Survey
- EDUCAUSE
Terry
-----Original Message-----
From: athen-bounces@athenpro.org
[mailto:athen-bounces@athenpro.org] On Behalf Of Berkowitz, Daniel J
Sent: Tuesday, October 09, 2007 9:48 AM
To: Access Technologists in Higher Education Network
Subject: [Athen] ATHEN Meeting at Accessing Higher Ground
2007- AGENDA ITEMS
Greetings one and all -
The annual ATHEN business meeting at Accessing Higher Ground
is tentatively scheduled for the Thursday, November 8 at 6:00
PM. Location within the conference site TBD.
If you have any items you would like added to the Agenda for
the meeting (new business, old business, by-law changes,
items for the record, etc.)
Please submit all agenda items to me (Dann Berkowitz = djbrky@bu.edu)
Cheers --- Dann
=========================
Daniel Berkowitz - Assistant Director
Boston University Office of Disability Services
19 Deerfield Street, 2nd floor
Boston, MA 02215
(617) 353-3658 (office)
(617) 353-9646 (fax)
djbrky@bu.edu (eMail)
www.bu.edu/disability
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From: djbrky at bu.edu (Berkowitz, Daniel J)
Date: Sat Jun 9 18:28:45 2018
Subject: [Athen] ATHEN Meeting at Accessing Higher Ground2007 -AGENDA
ITEMS
In-Reply-To: <00c401c81fb6$302a5a10$907f0e30$@stewart@dolphinusa.com>
Message-ID: <7D1ADD40E83FAB45B7939DF1860C711605F83B72@XMS3.ad2.bu.edu>
Hi Greg,
This is an excellent point and we will make sure to schedule better in
the future. As the incoming Secretary (running unopposed) one of my
objectives for the coming year is to work with the conference sites to
do a better job of scheduling business meetings. We want more vendors to
be part of this organization and we must keep their logistical needs in
mind.
However, one of the nice benefits of the AHG conference is the small
size that allows anyone to connect with anyone else (such as vendors
with ATHEN members) in a relaxed and collegial atmosphere.
At present we have a time for the ATHEN meeting (6:00 pm on Thursday)
but no location. This may be short notice, but how would the membership
feel about the meeting taking place in the exhibit area? Or would the
vendors prefer this not happen?
Howard - is this possible? Can we get chairs and a screen/projector?
=========================
Daniel Berkowitz - Assistant Director
Boston University Office of Disability Services
19 Deerfield Street, 2nd floor
Boston, MA 02215
(617) 353-3658 (office)
(617) 353-9646 (fax)
djbrky@bu.edu (eMail)
www.bu.edu/disability
________________________________
From: athen-bounces@athenpro.org [mailto:athen-bounces@athenpro.org] On
Behalf Of Ron Stewart
Sent: Monday, November 05, 2007 9:14 AM
To: 'Access Technologists in Higher Education Network'
Subject: Re: [Athen] ATHEN Meeting at Accessing Higher Ground2007
-AGENDA ITEMS
If I look at the current list, you are probably our only "vendor" member
but some may say that I am a vendor as well. You make a good point and
this is a challenge every year, perhaps we want to look at a dinner
meeting in the future. But there are other groups in eh exhibit hall
as well that may like to attend the meeting
Ron
From: athen-bounces@athenpro.org [mailto:athen-bounces@athenpro.org] On
Behalf Of Greg Kraus
Sent: Monday, November 05, 2007 9:03 AM
To: Access Technologists in Higher Education Network
Subject: Re: [Athen] ATHEN Meeting at Accessing Higher Ground2007 -
AGENDA ITEMS
Hi Everyone,
One thing that would be nice to consider is the meeting time for ATHEN
at AHG in light of any vendors that might want to attend the meeting.
The Exhibit Hall does not close until 6:30 on Thursday and the ATHEN
meeting is scheduled for 6:00. I am not sure how many vendors are
members of ATHEN (I am) and want to attend the meeting - I might be the
only one.
In reality, I and other vendors are usually still busy after 6:30
following up with people, so I don't know how feasible it is to simply
move the start time of the meeting. We might still be meeting with
people well after 6:30. Perhaps at the meeting this year we could talk
about possible solutions to this? Again, I'm not sure how many vendors
are actually members of ATHEN, so this might be a fairly minor point.
Thanks for your consideration.
Greg
--
Greg Kraus
President
LecShare, Inc.
1204 Fairlane Rd.
Cary, NC 27511
919.413.2100 (voice)
919.882.1275 (fax)
www.lecshare.com
On Nov 2, 2007, at 5:19 PM, Berkowitz, Daniel J wrote:
Howard,
I am confidant I can speak for the organization on this question. The
ATHEN meetings at conferences have always been open to all conference
attendees. We actively encourage non-members to learn about the
organization and see how they can be part of who we are and what we do.
However, only members with up to date enrollment (dues paid) can vote on
business matters.
I know the meeting is at the usual time (6:00 PM on Thursday) but where
is it (meeting room)?
Cheers --- Dann (current Membership Coordinator running for Secretary)
=========================
Daniel Berkowitz - Assistant Director
Boston University Office of Disability Services
19 Deerfield Street, 2nd floor
Boston, MA 02215
(617) 353-3658 (office)
(617) 353-9646 (fax)
djbrky@bu.edu (eMail)
www.bu.edu/disability
________________________________
From: athen-bounces@athenpro.org on behalf of Howard Kramer
Sent: Fri 11/2/2007 2:48 PM
To: 'Access Technologists in Higher Education Network'
Subject: Re: [Athen] ATHEN Meeting at Accessing Higher Ground2007-AGENDA
ITEMS
Ron, et al,
I assume you want the ATHEN meeting publicized to the whole conference,
correct. I.e. this is not restricted to ATHEN members. I wanted to check
before I post it on the conference page. Is there a blurb you want me to
post about the meeting?
Thanks,
Howard
Howard Kramer
Assistive Technology Lab Coordinator
AT Conference Coordinator
Disability Services
CU-Boulder, 107 UCB
Boulder, Co 80309
303-492-8672
-----Original Message-----
From: athen-bounces@athenpro.org [mailto:athen-bounces@athenpro.org] On
Behalf Of Ron Stewart
Sent: Tuesday, October 09, 2007 12:04 PM
To: 'Access Technologists in Higher Education Network'
Subject: Re: [Athen] ATHEN Meeting at Accessing Higher Ground
2007-AGENDA
ITEMS
My guess is that they will both be on the agenda for years to come :)
Ron
-----Original Message-----
From: athen-bounces@athenpro.org [mailto:athen-bounces@athenpro.org] On
Behalf Of Terry Thompson
Sent: Tuesday, October 09, 2007 1:53 PM
To: 'Access Technologists in Higher Education Network'
Subject: Re: [Athen] ATHEN Meeting at Accessing Higher Ground 2007-
AGENDA
ITEMS
Hi Dann,
I'll carry my two agenda items over from last year (and the year before,
and
the year before):
- Survey
- EDUCAUSE
Terry
-----Original Message-----
From: athen-bounces@athenpro.org
[mailto:athen-bounces@athenpro.org] On Behalf Of Berkowitz,
Daniel J
Sent: Tuesday, October 09, 2007 9:48 AM
To: Access Technologists in Higher Education Network
Subject: [Athen] ATHEN Meeting at Accessing Higher Ground
2007- AGENDA ITEMS
Greetings one and all -
The annual ATHEN business meeting at Accessing Higher Ground
is tentatively scheduled for the Thursday, November 8 at 6:00
PM. Location within the conference site TBD.
If you have any items you would like added to the Agenda for
the meeting (new business, old business, by-law changes,
items for the record, etc.)
Please submit all agenda items to me (Dann Berkowitz =
djbrky@bu.edu)
Cheers --- Dann
=========================
Daniel Berkowitz - Assistant Director
Boston University Office of Disability Services
19 Deerfield Street, 2nd floor
Boston, MA 02215
(617) 353-3658 (office)
(617) 353-9646 (fax)
djbrky@bu.edu (eMail)
www.bu.edu/disability
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From: tft at u.washington.edu (Terry Thompson)
Date: Sat Jun 9 18:28:46 2018
Subject: [Athen] ATHEN Meeting at Accessing Higher Ground2007
-AGENDAITEMS
In-Reply-To: <7D1ADD40E83FAB45B7939DF1860C711605F83B72@XMS3.ad2.bu.edu>
Message-ID: <200711051609.lA5G9PW5001792@smtp.washington.edu>
I think meeting in the exhibit area would be a challenge -- too many
simulteneous conversations. Plus, it wouldn't really solve Greg's problem
since he's likely to be talking with customers during meeting time. I think
we just need to be sensitive to this in the future, both at AHG and CSUN. If
this year's meeting lasts until 8pm as Ron predicts, Greg will still be able
to take in most of the meeting.
Terry
_____
From: athen-bounces@athenpro.org [mailto:athen-bounces@athenpro.org] On
Behalf Of Berkowitz, Daniel J
Sent: Monday, November 05, 2007 7:14 AM
To: Access Technologists in Higher Education Network
Cc: Howard Kramer
Subject: Re: [Athen] ATHEN Meeting at Accessing Higher Ground2007
-AGENDAITEMS
Hi Greg,
This is an excellent point and we will make sure to schedule better in the
future. As the incoming Secretary (running unopposed) one of my objectives
for the coming year is to work with the conference sites to do a better job
of scheduling business meetings. We want more vendors to be part of this
organization and we must keep their logistical needs in mind.
However, one of the nice benefits of the AHG conference is the small size
that allows anyone to connect with anyone else (such as vendors with ATHEN
members) in a relaxed and collegial atmosphere.
At present we have a time for the ATHEN meeting (6:00 pm on Thursday) but no
location. This may be short notice, but how would the membership feel about
the meeting taking place in the exhibit area? Or would the vendors prefer
this not happen?
Howard - is this possible? Can we get chairs and a screen/projector?
=========================
Daniel Berkowitz - Assistant Director
Boston University Office of Disability Services
19 Deerfield Street, 2nd floor
Boston, MA 02215
(617) 353-3658 (office)
(617) 353-9646 (fax)
djbrky@bu.edu (eMail)
www.bu.edu/disability
_____
From: athen-bounces@athenpro.org [mailto:athen-bounces@athenpro.org] On
Behalf Of Ron Stewart
Sent: Monday, November 05, 2007 9:14 AM
To: 'Access Technologists in Higher Education Network'
Subject: Re: [Athen] ATHEN Meeting at Accessing Higher Ground2007 -AGENDA
ITEMS
If I look at the current list, you are probably our only "vendor" member but
some may say that I am a vendor as well. You make a good point and this is
a challenge every year, perhaps we want to look at a dinner meeting in the
future. But there are other groups in eh exhibit hall as well that may
like to attend the meeting
Ron
From: athen-bounces@athenpro.org [mailto:athen-bounces@athenpro.org] On
Behalf Of Greg Kraus
Sent: Monday, November 05, 2007 9:03 AM
To: Access Technologists in Higher Education Network
Subject: Re: [Athen] ATHEN Meeting at Accessing Higher Ground2007 - AGENDA
ITEMS
Hi Everyone,
One thing that would be nice to consider is the meeting time for ATHEN at
AHG in light of any vendors that might want to attend the meeting. The
Exhibit Hall does not close until 6:30 on Thursday and the ATHEN meeting is
scheduled for 6:00. I am not sure how many vendors are members of ATHEN (I
am) and want to attend the meeting - I might be the only one.
In reality, I and other vendors are usually still busy after 6:30 following
up with people, so I don't know how feasible it is to simply move the start
time of the meeting. We might still be meeting with people well after 6:30.
Perhaps at the meeting this year we could talk about possible solutions to
this? Again, I'm not sure how many vendors are actually members of ATHEN,
so this might be a fairly minor point.
Thanks for your consideration.
Greg
--
Greg Kraus
President
LecShare, Inc.
1204 Fairlane Rd.
Cary, NC 27511
919.413.2100 (voice)
919.882.1275 (fax)
www.lecshare.com
On Nov 2, 2007, at 5:19 PM, Berkowitz, Daniel J wrote:
Howard,
I am confidant I can speak for the organization on this question. The ATHEN
meetings at conferences have always been open to all conference attendees.
We actively encourage non-members to learn about the organization and see
how they can be part of who we are and what we do. However, only members
with up to date enrollment (dues paid) can vote on business matters.
I know the meeting is at the usual time (6:00 PM on Thursday) but where is
it (meeting room)?
Cheers --- Dann (current Membership Coordinator running for Secretary)
=========================
Daniel Berkowitz - Assistant Director
Boston University Office of Disability Services
19 Deerfield Street, 2nd floor
Boston, MA 02215
(617) 353-3658 (office)
(617) 353-9646 (fax)
djbrky@bu.edu (eMail)
www.bu.edu/disability
________________________________
From: athen-bounces@athenpro.org on behalf of Howard Kramer
Sent: Fri 11/2/2007 2:48 PM
To: 'Access Technologists in Higher Education Network'
Subject: Re: [Athen] ATHEN Meeting at Accessing Higher Ground2007-AGENDA
ITEMS
Ron, et al,
I assume you want the ATHEN meeting publicized to the whole conference,
correct. I.e. this is not restricted to ATHEN members. I wanted to check
before I post it on the conference page. Is there a blurb you want me to
post about the meeting?
Thanks,
Howard
Howard Kramer
Assistive Technology Lab Coordinator
AT Conference Coordinator
Disability Services
CU-Boulder, 107 UCB
Boulder, Co 80309
303-492-8672
-----Original Message-----
From: athen-bounces@athenpro.org [mailto:athen-bounces@athenpro.org] On
Behalf Of Ron Stewart
Sent: Tuesday, October 09, 2007 12:04 PM
To: 'Access Technologists in Higher Education Network'
Subject: Re: [Athen] ATHEN Meeting at Accessing Higher Ground 2007-AGENDA
ITEMS
My guess is that they will both be on the agenda for years to come :)
Ron
-----Original Message-----
From: athen-bounces@athenpro.org [mailto:athen-bounces@athenpro.org] On
Behalf Of Terry Thompson
Sent: Tuesday, October 09, 2007 1:53 PM
To: 'Access Technologists in Higher Education Network'
Subject: Re: [Athen] ATHEN Meeting at Accessing Higher Ground 2007- AGENDA
ITEMS
Hi Dann,
I'll carry my two agenda items over from last year (and the year before, and
the year before):
- Survey
- EDUCAUSE
Terry
-----Original Message-----
From: athen-bounces@athenpro.org
[mailto:athen-bounces@athenpro.org] On Behalf Of Berkowitz, Daniel J
Sent: Tuesday, October 09, 2007 9:48 AM
To: Access Technologists in Higher Education Network
Subject: [Athen] ATHEN Meeting at Accessing Higher Ground
2007- AGENDA ITEMS
Greetings one and all -
The annual ATHEN business meeting at Accessing Higher Ground
is tentatively scheduled for the Thursday, November 8 at 6:00
PM. Location within the conference site TBD.
If you have any items you would like added to the Agenda for
the meeting (new business, old business, by-law changes,
items for the record, etc.)
Please submit all agenda items to me (Dann Berkowitz = djbrky@bu.edu)
Cheers --- Dann
=========================
Daniel Berkowitz - Assistant Director
Boston University Office of Disability Services
19 Deerfield Street, 2nd floor
Boston, MA 02215
(617) 353-3658 (office)
(617) 353-9646 (fax)
djbrky@bu.edu (eMail)
www.bu.edu/disability
_______________________________________________
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From greg at lecshare.com Mon Nov 5 09:47:06 2007
From: greg at lecshare.com (Greg Kraus)
Date: Sat Jun 9 18:28:46 2018
Subject: [Athen] ATHEN Meeting at Accessing Higher Ground2007
-AGENDAITEMS
In-Reply-To: <200711051609.lA5G9PW5001792@smtp.washington.edu>
References: <200711051609.lA5G9PW5001792@smtp.washington.edu>
Message-ID: <5BA3B702-DCCC-4953-AF2D-27FBD15D1116@lecshare.com>
I agree that the Exhibit Hall would be too difficult. There's a lot
of talking going on, and I think they are still serving food at that
time as well. Well, maybe the food is an incentive to have the
meeting there. :)
I'll just plan on coming to the ATHEN meeting when I get done. It's
really not a problem. Maybe we could work out the scheduling a
little differently next year. I do wish more vendors would get
involved with ATHEN though. Whatever decision gets made for following
years, please keep in mind that if I am still the only vendor
interested in coming I don't want everything to change just for me.
I would rather ATHEN have plenty of time to meet and do the work that
needs to be done and I come a little late.
Cya in Boulder.
Greg
--
Greg Kraus
President
LecShare, Inc.
1204 Fairlane Rd.
Cary, NC 27511
919.413.2100 (voice)
919.882.1275 (fax)
www.lecshare.com
On Nov 5, 2007, at 11:09 AM, Terry Thompson wrote:
> I think meeting in the exhibit area would be a challenge -- too
> many simulteneous conversations. Plus, it wouldn't really solve
> Greg's problem since he's likely to be talking with customers
> during meeting time. I think we just need to be sensitive to this
> in the future, both at AHG and CSUN. If this year's meeting lasts
> until 8pm as Ron predicts, Greg will still be able to take in most
> of the meeting.
>
> Terry
>
> From: athen-bounces@athenpro.org [mailto:athen-
> bounces@athenpro.org] On Behalf Of Berkowitz, Daniel J
> Sent: Monday, November 05, 2007 7:14 AM
> To: Access Technologists in Higher Education Network
> Cc: Howard Kramer
> Subject: Re: [Athen] ATHEN Meeting at Accessing Higher Ground2007 -
> AGENDAITEMS
>
> Hi Greg,
>
>
>
> This is an excellent point and we will make sure to schedule better
> in the future. As the incoming Secretary (running unopposed) one of
> my objectives for the coming year is to work with the conference
> sites to do a better job of scheduling business meetings. We want
> more vendors to be part of this organization and we must keep their
> logistical needs in mind.
>
>
>
> However, one of the nice benefits of the AHG conference is the
> small size that allows anyone to connect with anyone else (such as
> vendors with ATHEN members) in a relaxed and collegial atmosphere.
>
>
>
> At present we have a time for the ATHEN meeting (6:00 pm on
> Thursday) but no location. This may be short notice, but how would
> the membership feel about the meeting taking place in the exhibit
> area? Or would the vendors prefer this not happen?
>
>
>
> Howard ? is this possible? Can we get chairs and a screen/projector?
>
>
> =========================
> Daniel Berkowitz - Assistant Director
> Boston University Office of Disability Services
> 19 Deerfield Street, 2nd floor
> Boston, MA 02215
>
> (617) 353-3658 (office)
> (617) 353-9646 (fax)
> djbrky@bu.edu (eMail)
> www.bu.edu/disability
>
>
> From: athen-bounces@athenpro.org [mailto:athen-
> bounces@athenpro.org] On Behalf Of Ron Stewart
> Sent: Monday, November 05, 2007 9:14 AM
> To: 'Access Technologists in Higher Education Network'
> Subject: Re: [Athen] ATHEN Meeting at Accessing Higher Ground2007 -
> AGENDA ITEMS
>
>
>
> If I look at the current list, you are probably our only ?vendor?
> member but some may say that I am a vendor as well. You make a
> good point and this is a challenge every year, perhaps we want to
> look at a dinner meeting in the future. But there are other
> groups in eh exhibit hall as well that may like to attend the meeting
>
>
>
> Ron
>
>
>
> From: athen-bounces@athenpro.org [mailto:athen-
> bounces@athenpro.org] On Behalf Of Greg Kraus
> Sent: Monday, November 05, 2007 9:03 AM
> To: Access Technologists in Higher Education Network
> Subject: Re: [Athen] ATHEN Meeting at Accessing Higher Ground2007 -
> AGENDA ITEMS
>
>
>
> Hi Everyone,
>
>
>
> One thing that would be nice to consider is the meeting time for
> ATHEN at AHG in light of any vendors that might want to attend the
> meeting. The Exhibit Hall does not close until 6:30 on Thursday
> and the ATHEN meeting is scheduled for 6:00. I am not sure how
> many vendors are members of ATHEN (I am) and want to attend the
> meeting - I might be the only one.
>
>
>
> In reality, I and other vendors are usually still busy after 6:30
> following up with people, so I don't know how feasible it is to
> simply move the start time of the meeting. We might still be
> meeting with people well after 6:30. Perhaps at the meeting this
> year we could talk about possible solutions to this? Again, I'm
> not sure how many vendors are actually members of ATHEN, so this
> might be a fairly minor point.
>
>
>
> Thanks for your consideration.
>
>
>
> Greg
>
>
>
> --
>
> Greg Kraus
>
> President
>
> LecShare, Inc.
>
> 1204 Fairlane Rd.
>
> Cary, NC 27511
>
> 919.413.2100 (voice)
>
> 919.882.1275 (fax)
>
> www.lecshare.com
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> On Nov 2, 2007, at 5:19 PM, Berkowitz, Daniel J wrote:
>
>
>
> Howard,
>
>
>
> I am confidant I can speak for the organization on this question.
> The ATHEN meetings at conferences have always been open to all
> conference attendees. We actively encourage non-members to learn
> about the organization and see how they can be part of who we are
> and what we do. However, only members with up to date enrollment
> (dues paid) can vote on business matters.
>
>
>
> I know the meeting is at the usual time (6:00 PM on Thursday) but
> where is it (meeting room)?
>
>
>
> Cheers --- Dann (current Membership Coordinator running for Secretary)
>
>
>
> =========================
>
> Daniel Berkowitz - Assistant Director
>
> Boston University Office of Disability Services
>
> 19 Deerfield Street, 2nd floor
>
> Boston, MA 02215
>
>
>
> (617) 353-3658 (office)
>
> (617) 353-9646 (fax)
>
> djbrky@bu.edu (eMail)
>
> www.bu.edu/disability URL=http://www.bu.edu/disability>
>
>
>
> ________________________________
>
>
>
> From: athen-bounces@athenpro.org on behalf of Howard Kramer
>
> Sent: Fri 11/2/2007 2:48 PM
>
> To: 'Access Technologists in Higher Education Network'
>
> Subject: Re: [Athen] ATHEN Meeting at Accessing Higher Ground2007-
> AGENDA ITEMS
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> Ron, et al,
>
>
>
> I assume you want the ATHEN meeting publicized to the whole
> conference,
>
> correct. I.e. this is not restricted to ATHEN members. I wanted to
> check
>
> before I post it on the conference page. Is there a blurb you want
> me to
>
> post about the meeting?
>
>
>
> Thanks,
>
> Howard
>
>
>
> Howard Kramer
>
> Assistive Technology Lab Coordinator
>
> AT Conference Coordinator
>
> Disability Services
>
> CU-Boulder, 107 UCB
>
> Boulder, Co 80309
>
> 303-492-8672
>
>
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
>
> From: athen-bounces@athenpro.org [mailto:athen-
> bounces@athenpro.org] On
>
> Behalf Of Ron Stewart
>
> Sent: Tuesday, October 09, 2007 12:04 PM
>
> To: 'Access Technologists in Higher Education Network'
>
> Subject: Re: [Athen] ATHEN Meeting at Accessing Higher Ground 2007-
> AGENDA
>
> ITEMS
>
>
>
> My guess is that they will both be on the agenda for years to come :)
>
>
>
> Ron
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
>
> From: athen-bounces@athenpro.org [mailto:athen-
> bounces@athenpro.org] On
>
> Behalf Of Terry Thompson
>
> Sent: Tuesday, October 09, 2007 1:53 PM
>
> To: 'Access Technologists in Higher Education Network'
>
> Subject: Re: [Athen] ATHEN Meeting at Accessing Higher Ground 2007-
> AGENDA
>
> ITEMS
>
>
>
> Hi Dann,
>
>
>
> I'll carry my two agenda items over from last year (and the year
> before, and
>
> the year before):
>
>
>
> - Survey
>
> - EDUCAUSE
>
>
>
> Terry
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
>
> From: athen-bounces@athenpro.org
>
> [mailto:athen-bounces@athenpro.org] On Behalf Of Berkowitz, Daniel J
>
> Sent: Tuesday, October 09, 2007 9:48 AM
>
> To: Access Technologists in Higher Education Network
>
> Subject: [Athen] ATHEN Meeting at Accessing Higher Ground
>
> 2007- AGENDA ITEMS
>
>
>
>
>
> Greetings one and all -
>
>
>
> The annual ATHEN business meeting at Accessing Higher Ground
>
> is tentatively scheduled for the Thursday, November 8 at 6:00
>
> PM. Location within the conference site TBD.
>
>
>
> If you have any items you would like added to the Agenda for
>
> the meeting (new business, old business, by-law changes,
>
> items for the record, etc.)
>
>
>
> Please submit all agenda items to me (Dann Berkowitz = djbrky@bu.edu)
>
>
>
> Cheers --- Dann
>
>
>
>
>
> =========================
>
> Daniel Berkowitz - Assistant Director
>
> Boston University Office of Disability Services
>
> 19 Deerfield Street, 2nd floor
>
> Boston, MA 02215
>
>
>
> (617) 353-3658 (office)
>
> (617) 353-9646 (fax)
>
> djbrky@bu.edu (eMail)
>
> www.bu.edu/disability
>
>
>
> _______________________________________________
>
> Athen mailing list
>
> Athen@athenpro.org
>
> http://athenpro.org/mailman/listinfo/athen_athenpro.org
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> _______________________________________________
>
> Athen mailing list
>
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>
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>
>
>
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From Howard.Kramer at Colorado.EDU Mon Nov 5 10:37:38 2007
From: Howard.Kramer at Colorado.EDU (Howard Kramer)
Date: Sat Jun 9 18:28:46 2018
Subject: [Athen] Proctor Schedule for AHG
Message-ID: <00bc01c81fda$f16a5b70$ca5f8a80@ad.colorado.edu>
Hello All:
Here is the proctor schedule for the conference. I still have some sessions
that could use a proctor. These are indicated with question marks in the
cells. If you're available to proctor any of these, please let me know.
Thanks,
Howard
Howard Kramer
Assistive Technology Lab Coordinator
AT Conference Coordinator
Disability Services
CU-Boulder, 107 UCB
Boulder, Co 80309
303-492-8672
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From lisa_fiedor at ncsu.edu Mon Nov 5 12:37:22 2007
From: lisa_fiedor at ncsu.edu (Lisa Fiedor)
Date: Sat Jun 9 18:28:46 2018
Subject: [Athen] Proctor Schedule for AHG
In-Reply-To: <00bc01c81fda$f16a5b70$ca5f8a80@ad.colorado.edu>
References: <00bc01c81fda$f16a5b70$ca5f8a80@ad.colorado.edu>
Message-ID: <472F7F02.5060309@ncsu.edu>
Hi Howard,
I can proctor this session, if you need.
Wed, 1:30 - 4:30
Implementing an IT
Accessibility Program -
From Soup to Nuts
Thanks,
Lisa
Howard Kramer wrote:
> Hello All:
>
>
>
> Here is the proctor schedule for the conference. I still have some
> sessions that could use a proctor. These are indicated with question
> marks in the cells. If you?re available to proctor any of these, please
> let me know.
>
>
>
> Thanks,
>
> Howard
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> Howard Kramer
> Assistive Technology Lab Coordinator
> AT Conference Coordinator
> Disability Services
> CU-Boulder, 107 UCB
> Boulder, Co 80309
> 303-492-8672
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> _______________________________________________
> Athen mailing list
> Athen@athenpro.org
> http://athenpro.org/mailman/listinfo/athen_athenpro.org
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-- -- --
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DELTA/Instructional Services/Faculty Support Services
Campus Box 7111, NC State University, Raleigh NC 27695-7111
2133 DH Hill Library, East Wing
v 919-513-4616 f 919-513-4003
lisa_fiedor@ncsu.edu
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From: ron at ahead.org (Ron Stewart)
Date: Sat Jun 9 18:28:46 2018
Subject: [Athen] FW: eSN This Week: Low-cost laptop deals heat up
Message-ID: <006201c82001$d2bbfa90$7833efb0$@org>
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ision/Low%20Vision%20Aids/World4840.html
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From burke at ucla.edu Tue Nov 6 18:58:38 2007
From: burke at ucla.edu (Patrick Burke)
Date: Sat Jun 9 18:28:46 2018
Subject: [Athen] ATHEN Meeting at Accessing Higher Ground2007
In-Reply-To: <003c01c81f6c$3c4ff060$9a821299@htctu.fhda.edu>
References: <7D1ADD40E83FAB45B7939DF1860C7116056B05D5@XMS3.ad2.bu.edu>
<200710091753.l99HrOGq031470@smtp.washington.edu>
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Message-ID: <6.2.1.2.2.20071106184939.02e113c8@mail.ucla.edu>
At 09:25 PM 11/4/2007, Gaeir Dietrich wrote:
>Yes, but the really important question is where are we going after the
>meeting? I notice that Boulder has a BJ's Brewery. It's at 1125 Pearl Street
>(303-402-9294). I don't know what their space is like in terms of hosting a
>group, but it might be worth checking out...
I hesitate to send this to the whole list, but ... other post-game
locations in Boulder for dedicated Beerhunters include:
Boulder Beer Company
2880 Wilderness Place
Boulder CO 80301
Telephone: +1 303-444-8448
http://beerme.com/brewery.php?3630
Walnut Brewery
(Rock Bottom)
Boulder, Colorado, United States
1123 Walnut Street
Boulder CO 80302
Telephone: +1 303-447-1345
Brewer: Rodney Taylor
http://beerme.com/brewery.php?4317
Old Chicago
(eerily similar to BJ's, though no on-site brewing)
1102 Pearl St
Boulder, CO 80302
Phone: (303) 443-5031
Of course I defer to the locals / AHG veterans to rule on whether these
places are any good.
& wherever it's at, please add me to the ATHEN meeting-after-the-meeting list.
Patrick, arriving in aprox. 24 hr
From pratikp1 at gmail.com Tue Nov 6 22:13:03 2007
From: pratikp1 at gmail.com (Pratik Patel)
Date: Sat Jun 9 18:28:46 2018
Subject: [Athen] REMINDER: VOTE FOR OFFICERS
Message-ID: <014801c82105$4296a0a0$c7c3e1e0$@com>
Hello ATHEN Members,
I hope you are all well.
I just want to send all of you a quick reminder that the voting for the
ATHEN Executive officers is still open. It will close on Thursday November
8, 2007 at 12:00 PM Eastern, 11:00 AM Central, 10:00 AM Mountain, and 9:00
AM Pacific.
It takes less than 2 minutes to vote. Really. It's that easy! Members
should visit the site provided in the individual e-mail forwarded to you
last week to cast a vote.
If you did not receive a message with voting instructions, please write to
me privately at pratikp1@gmail.com and I will forward your individualized
e-mail to you once again.
Regards,
Pratik
Pratik Patel
Director, IT Access. Director, PeopleTech
The City University of New York
mailto: pratikp1@gmail.com
PeopleTech Project Site
From johumber at iupui.edu Wed Nov 7 07:29:41 2007
From: johumber at iupui.edu (Humbert, Joseph A)
Date: Sat Jun 9 18:28:46 2018
Subject: [Athen] Itunes U group report
Message-ID:
Hi!
I am still working on my report. Will anyone have email access later today that I could send my report to so they can share it with the group tomorrow? Thankx
Joe Humbert
Assistive Technology Specialist
Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI)
Office: IT 214E
Email: johumber@iupui.edu
Phone: 317-274-4378
Cell: 847-431-6545
AIM:ATCIUPUI
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From pratikp1 at gmail.com Wed Nov 7 07:54:57 2007
From: pratikp1 at gmail.com (Pratik Patel)
Date: Sat Jun 9 18:28:46 2018
Subject: [Athen] Itunes U group report
In-Reply-To:
References:
Message-ID: <024c01c82156$8e7d9cc0$ab78d640$@com>
Hi Joe,
I'll have e-mail access today and tomorrow. I'll be happy to report on your
behalf if you like.
Regards,
Pratik
Pratik Patel
Director, IT Access. Director, PeopleTech.
The City University of New York
From: athen-bounces@athenpro.org [mailto:athen-bounces@athenpro.org] On
Behalf Of Humbert, Joseph A
Sent: Wednesday, November 07, 2007 10:30 AM
To: athen@athenpro.org
Subject: [Athen] Itunes U group report
Importance: High
Hi!
I am still working on my report. Will anyone have email access later today
that I could send my report to so they can share it with the group tomorrow?
Thankx
Joe Humbert
Assistive Technology Specialist
Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI)
Office: IT 214E
Email: johumber@iupui.edu
Phone: 317-274-4378
Cell: 847-431-6545
AIM:ATCIUPUI
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From pwhite3 at exchange.calstatela.edu Thu Nov 8 13:29:51 2007
From: pwhite3 at exchange.calstatela.edu (White, Phillip B.)
Date: Sat Jun 9 18:28:46 2018
Subject: [Athen] 2 questions for campus AT staff
In-Reply-To: <7D1ADD40E83FAB45B7939DF1860C711605F83B72@XMS3.ad2.bu.edu>
References: <00c401c81fb6$302a5a10$907f0e30$@stewart@dolphinusa.com>
<7D1ADD40E83FAB45B7939DF1860C711605F83B72@XMS3.ad2.bu.edu>
Message-ID: <249223C7F58DC140A96F27C89DBAF12F02BE84AB@santafe7.academic.ad.calstatela.edu>
I am interested to know two factors related to AT.
1 When did your campus create the disability services office? What
year?
2 When did the first AT job appear and under what department/office?
Thanks
Phillip White
Accessible Technology Coordinator
CSULA
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From roberte at uci.edu Thu Nov 8 13:45:55 2007
From: roberte at uci.edu (Robert Espero)
Date: Sat Jun 9 18:28:46 2018
Subject: [Athen] 2 questions for campus AT staff
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See below.
From: athen-bounces@athenpro.org [mailto:athen-bounces@athenpro.org] On
Behalf Of White, Phillip B.
Sent: Thursday, November 08, 2007 1:30 PM
To: Access Technologists in Higher Education Network
Subject: [Athen] 2 questions for campus AT staff
I am interested to know two factors related to AT.
1 When did your campus create the disability services office? What year?
1975
2 When did the first AT job appear and under what department/office? 1990
in the Office for Disability Services (part of Student Affairs).
Thanks
Phillip White
Accessible Technology Coordinator
CSULA
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From kcahill at MIT.EDU Thu Nov 8 13:53:07 2007
From: kcahill at MIT.EDU (Kathleen Cahill)
Date: Sat Jun 9 18:28:46 2018
Subject: [Athen] 2 questions for campus AT staff
In-Reply-To: <249223C7F58DC140A96F27C89DBAF12F02BE84AB@santafe7.academic.ad.calstatela.edu>
References: <00c401c81fb6$302a5a10$907f0e30$@stewart@dolphinusa.com> <7D1ADD40E83FAB45B7939DF1860C711605F83B72@XMS3.ad2.bu.edu>
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Message-ID: <47338543.1070200@mit.edu>
Phillip;
Answers below.
Kathy Cahill
MIT ATIC (Adaptive Technology) Lab
77 Mass. Ave. 7-143
Cambridge MA 02139
(617) 253-5111
>
>
>
> 1 When did your campus create the disability services office? What
> year? 1995
>
> 2 When did the first AT job appear and under what
> department/office? 1992 in the Information Technology dept. where we
> still live!
>
>
>
> Thanks
>
>
>
> Phillip White
>
> Accessible Technology Coordinator
>
> CSULA
>
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> _______________________________________________
> Athen mailing list
> Athen@athenpro.org
> http://athenpro.org/mailman/listinfo/athen_athenpro.org
>
From lornas at csufresno.edu Thu Nov 8 17:46:01 2007
From: lornas at csufresno.edu (Lorna Saiz)
Date: Sat Jun 9 18:28:46 2018
Subject: [Athen] 2 questions for campus AT staff
In-Reply-To: <249223C7F58DC140A96F27C89DBAF12F02BE84AB@santafe7.academic.ad.calstatela.edu>
References: <00c401c81fb6$302a5a10$907f0e30$%stewart@dolphinusa.com>
<7D1ADD40E83FAB45B7939DF1860C711605F83B72@XMS3.ad2.bu.edu>
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Message-ID:
Started 1978
AT job was part of lab tech job at SSD-1991. Not until the ATI was "AT" job identified as IT. 2002.
Lorna Saiz
Information Technology Consultant
Assistive Technology Coordinator
Services for Students with Disabilities
Ph:559.278.2811
Fax:559.278.4214
lornas@csufresno.edu
http://www.csufresno.edu/ssd
----- Original Message -----
From: "White, Phillip B."
Date: Thursday, November 8, 2007 1:35 pm
Subject: [Athen] 2 questions for campus AT staff
To: Access Technologists in Higher Education Network
> I am interested to know two factors related to AT.
>
>
>
> 1 When did your campus create the disability services office? What
> year?
>
> 2 When did the first AT job appear and under what
> department/office?
>
>
> Thanks
>
>
>
> Phillip White
>
> Accessible Technology Coordinator
>
> CSULA
>
>
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From jongund at uiuc.edu Thu Nov 8 18:09:46 2007
From: jongund at uiuc.edu (Jon Gunderson)
Date: Sat Jun 9 18:28:46 2018
Subject: [Athen] On-Line Web 2.0 Accessibility Course using the emerging W3C
ARIA Specifications
Message-ID: <20071108200946.AYI00035@expms1.cites.uiuc.edu>
On-Line Web 2.0 Accessibility Course using the emerging W3C ARIA Specifications
More information at:
http://www.cita.uiuc.edu/courses/web20online
Dates and Time
* Dates: November 26th to December 19th, 2007
* Days: Monday and Wednesdays
* Time: 3:00pm - 4:00pm CST (Chicago Local Time, USA)
Location
On-line using Elluminate
Instructor
Jon Gunderson, Ph.D.
University of Illinois at Urbana/Champaign
Past Chair of W3C User Agent Working Group
Cost
$495 ($295 for employees of state government or higher educational
institutions in Illinois)
Registration Information
http://www.cita.uiuc.edu/courses/web20online/reg.php
Overview
The on-line course is designed for web developers creating Web
2.0applications to learn about the accessibility of these technologies to people with disabilities. Participants will learn about keyboard support, focus management issues and how to use the emerging W3C Accessible Rich Internet Applications (ARIA) specifications to create accessible Web 2.0 applications. Participants will learn about the accessibility
issues faced by people with disabilities in using the web, and how web 2.0 resources can be designed to improve accessibility using the ARIA technologies. Participants will learn about keyboard models, setting keyboard focus, the W3C Roles for ARIA and States and Properties Module for ARIA specifications
for making web 2.0 widgets compatible with assistive technologies through ARIA support in Firefox browser and assistive technologies like WindowEyes and JAWS screen readers. Participants will build and test the accessible Web
2.0 widgets using a best practices model and learn about compatibility issues related to supporting ARIA widgets with Microsoft Internet Explorer and creating valid HTML documents.
Participant Skills
Participants should have web development experience with html, css and javascript technologies. Participants will program and test the accessibility of web widgets created using the new ARIA technology.
Jon Gunderson, Ph.D.
Coordinator of Assistive Communication and Information Technology (DRES)
WWW: http://www.cita.uiuc.edu/
WWW: https://netfiles.uiuc.edu/jongund/www/
From pratikp1 at gmail.com Thu Nov 8 22:08:03 2007
From: pratikp1 at gmail.com (Pratik Patel)
Date: Sat Jun 9 18:28:46 2018
Subject: [Athen] Election Results
Message-ID: <02c901c82296$e5ba26c0$b12e7440$@com>
Colleagues,
The voting for ATHEN Executive Board completed this morning. Here, for your
information, are the results:
1. President: Ron Stewart
2. Vice President: Terry Thompson
3. Secretary: Dan Berkowitz
4. Treasurer: Heidi Scher.
There were a total of 30 votes cast by the membership.
Congrats to the new officers. It was a pleasure serving as the election
monitor--or whatever else you may want to call me for this years elections.
Warm regards,
Pratik
Pratik Patel
Director, IT Access. Director, PeopleTech
The City University of New York
mailto: pratikp1@gmail.com
PeopleTech Project Site
From wiersmac at uww.edu Fri Nov 9 06:22:13 2007
From: wiersmac at uww.edu (Wiersma, Constance A)
Date: Sat Jun 9 18:28:46 2018
Subject: [Athen] Election Results
In-Reply-To: <02c901c82296$e5ba26c0$b12e7440$@com>
References: <02c901c82296$e5ba26c0$b12e7440$@com>
Message-ID: <6A6DDE8A258FF94D86A95DC1898B909E0139590A@facmail3.uww.edu>
Thanks for all of your work on this, Pratik!
Connie Wiersma, Assistant Director
Center for Students with Disabilities
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Whitewater, WI 53190
Ph. 262-472-5244
-----Original Message-----
From: athen-bounces@athenpro.org [mailto:athen-bounces@athenpro.org] On
Behalf Of Pratik Patel
Sent: Friday, November 09, 2007 12:08 AM
To: 'Access Technologists in Higher Education Network'
Subject: [Athen] Election Results
Colleagues,
The voting for ATHEN Executive Board completed this morning. Here, for
your information, are the results:
1. President: Ron Stewart
2. Vice President: Terry Thompson
3. Secretary: Dan Berkowitz
4. Treasurer: Heidi Scher.
There were a total of 30 votes cast by the membership.
Congrats to the new officers. It was a pleasure serving as the election
monitor--or whatever else you may want to call me for this years
elections.
Warm regards,
Pratik
Pratik Patel
Director, IT Access. Director, PeopleTech The City University of New
York
mailto: pratikp1@gmail.com
PeopleTech Project Site
_______________________________________________
Athen mailing list
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From wiersmac at uww.edu Fri Nov 9 06:24:42 2007
From: wiersmac at uww.edu (Wiersma, Constance A)
Date: Sat Jun 9 18:28:46 2018
Subject: [Athen] 2 questions for campus AT staff
In-Reply-To: <249223C7F58DC140A96F27C89DBAF12F02BE84AB@santafe7.academic.ad.calstatela.edu>
References: <00c401c81fb6$302a5a10$907f0e30$@stewart@dolphinusa.com><7D1ADD40E83FAB45B7939DF1860C711605F83B72@XMS3.ad2.bu.edu>
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Message-ID: <6A6DDE8A258FF94D86A95DC1898B909E0139590C@facmail3.uww.edu>
Dear Phillip:
The responses to your questions follow:
1. 1970
2. 1989 under the disability services office.
Connie Wiersma, Assistant Director
Center for Students with Disabilities
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Whitewater, WI 53190
Ph. 262-472-5244
________________________________
From: athen-bounces@athenpro.org [mailto:athen-bounces@athenpro.org] On
Behalf Of White, Phillip B.
Sent: Thursday, November 08, 2007 3:30 PM
To: Access Technologists in Higher Education Network
Subject: [Athen] 2 questions for campus AT staff
I am interested to know two factors related to AT.
1 When did your campus create the disability services office? What
year?
2 When did the first AT job appear and under what department/office?
Thanks
Phillip White
Accessible Technology Coordinator
CSULA
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From Vasquez at sbcc.edu Fri Nov 9 10:38:21 2007
From: Vasquez at sbcc.edu (Laurie Vasquez)
Date: Sat Jun 9 18:28:46 2018
Subject: [Athen] Election Results
In-Reply-To: <02c901c82296$e5ba26c0$b12e7440$@com>
References: <02c901c82296$e5ba26c0$b12e7440$@com>
Message-ID: <4734389D.1869.00F8.0@sbcc.edu>
Congratulations!!
Laurie
>>> "Pratik Patel" 11/8/2007 10:08 PM >>>
Colleagues,
The voting for ATHEN Executive Board completed this morning. Here, for your
information, are the results:
1. President: Ron Stewart
2. Vice President: Terry Thompson
3. Secretary: Dan Berkowitz
4. Treasurer: Heidi Scher.
There were a total of 30 votes cast by the membership.
Congrats to the new officers. It was a pleasure serving as the election
monitor--or whatever else you may want to call me for this years elections.
Warm regards,
Pratik
Pratik Patel
Director, IT Access. Director, PeopleTech
The City University of New York
mailto: pratikp1@gmail.com
PeopleTech Project Site
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From cathk at cahs.colostate.edu Sun Nov 11 07:32:47 2007
From: cathk at cahs.colostate.edu (Kilcommons,Cath)
Date: Sat Jun 9 18:28:46 2018
Subject: [Athen] Election Results
In-Reply-To: <02c901c82296$e5ba26c0$b12e7440$@com>
References: <02c901c82296$e5ba26c0$b12e7440$@com>
Message-ID: <63C56460EFB67341A173FCE2F79FF6DD0938E953E0@ODIN.CAHS.ColoState.EDU>
Thanks for your work on the election and for your work as an ATHEN vice president!
Best,
Cath
________________________________________
From: athen-bounces@athenpro.org [athen-bounces@athenpro.org] On Behalf Of Pratik Patel [pratikp1@gmail.com]
Sent: Thursday, November 08, 2007 11:08 PM
To: 'Access Technologists in Higher Education Network'
Subject: [Athen] Election Results
Colleagues,
The voting for ATHEN Executive Board completed this morning. Here, for your
information, are the results:
1. President: Ron Stewart
2. Vice President: Terry Thompson
3. Secretary: Dan Berkowitz
4. Treasurer: Heidi Scher.
There were a total of 30 votes cast by the membership.
Congrats to the new officers. It was a pleasure serving as the election
monitor--or whatever else you may want to call me for this years elections.
Warm regards,
Pratik
Pratik Patel
Director, IT Access. Director, PeopleTech
The City University of New York
mailto: pratikp1@gmail.com
PeopleTech Project Site
_______________________________________________
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http://athenpro.org/mailman/listinfo/athen_athenpro.org
From cathk at cahs.colostate.edu Sun Nov 11 07:39:28 2007
From: cathk at cahs.colostate.edu (Kilcommons,Cath)
Date: Sat Jun 9 18:28:46 2018
Subject: [Athen] Resources from AHG presentations
Message-ID: <63C56460EFB67341A173FCE2F79FF6DD0938E953E1@ODIN.CAHS.ColoState.EDU>
Hi all,
I just wanted to share the urls for my presentations from AHG.
What is Web 2.0... http://accessibility,colostate.edu/ahg07/
End the Angst - http://accessibility.colostate.edu/ahg07/pre/
Thanks to all who attended.
Best,
Cath
From ea at emptech.info Sun Nov 11 14:13:54 2007
From: ea at emptech.info (E.A. Draffan)
Date: Sat Jun 9 18:28:46 2018
Subject: [Athen] Resources from AHG presentations
In-Reply-To: <63C56460EFB67341A173FCE2F79FF6DD0938E953E1@ODIN.CAHS.ColoState.EDU>
References: <63C56460EFB67341A173FCE2F79FF6DD0938E953E1@ODIN.CAHS.ColoState.EDU>
Message-ID: <019901c824b0$26c64070$578afea9@laptop>
Please may I also say thank you to everyone - I came home on a high having
learnt so much and just hope Howard, you have now had a chance to relax a
little. I have popped some links and my presentation at
http://www.lexdis.ecs.soton.ac.uk/presentations/ and I do apologise Dan B.
for trying to spam the blog with comments for 2005 and 2006 not realising
the AHG notes were for previous years.... I can only blame an excess of
jelly beans and beef jerky not to mention a touch of jet lag! How I miss
the 70 degrees and those amazing views from the Flat Irons - Thank you so
much Dan C. :>))
Best wishes E.A.
-----Original Message-----
From: athen-bounces@athenpro.org [mailto:athen-bounces@athenpro.org] On
Behalf Of Kilcommons,Cath
Sent: Sunday, November 11, 2007 3:39 PM
To: athen@athenpro.org
Subject: [Athen] Resources from AHG presentations
Hi all,
I just wanted to share the urls for my presentations from AHG.
What is Web 2.0... http://accessibility,colostate.edu/ahg07/
End the Angst - http://accessibility.colostate.edu/ahg07/pre/
Thanks to all who attended.
Best,
Cath
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From SKelmer at stlcc.edu Mon Nov 12 05:27:40 2007
From: SKelmer at stlcc.edu (Kelmer, Susan M.)
Date: Sat Jun 9 18:28:46 2018
Subject: [Athen] 2 questions for campus AT staff
Message-ID:
1. The disability services office has been around since the mid-70's.
I was not here then.
2. I was the first AT person on this campus, and I've been here just
over 7 years. I am a member of the IT department, rather than the
disability services office.
Susan Kelmer
Coordinator
Information ACCESS Lab
St. Louis Community College at Meramec
314/984-7951
________________________________
From: athen-bounces@athenpro.org
[mailto:athen-bounces@athenpro.org] On Behalf Of White, Phillip B.
Sent: Thursday, November 08, 2007 3:30 PM
To: Access Technologists in Higher Education Network
Subject: [Athen] 2 questions for campus AT staff
I am interested to know two factors related to AT.
1 When did your campus create the disability services
office? What year?
2 When did the first AT job appear and under what
department/office?
Thanks
Phillip White
Accessible Technology Coordinator
CSULA
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From: SKelmer at stlcc.edu (Kelmer, Susan M.)
Date: Sat Jun 9 18:28:46 2018
Subject: [Athen] AHG thoughts
Message-ID:
Back in my office after a lovely week in Colorado at the Accessing
Higher Ground conference. Wow what an experience this year. I learned
more this year than last, and made some new connections, which is
wonderful for me. The more networking, the more I don't feel so alone
in what I do.
Great updated information on eText and Alt Format production, every year
I learn one more trick or tip that will keep me moving forward. I also
attended some sessions that were out of my normal area of concern, like
508/504 compliance and the Office of Civil Rights lecture. While I
might not have direct responsibility for many of these things, it is
good to know what laws are backing up what we do. It helps me to better
advocate for my needs here.
And Dann, you're a fireball as usual, and I thank you for taking the
time to talk with me about Daisy. I have a new road to build here
regarding Daisy, and you've given me some good tools to work with.
Susan Kelmer
Coordinator
Information ACCESS Lab
St. Louis Community College at Meramec
314/984-7951
From norm.coombs at gmail.com Mon Nov 12 09:05:47 2007
From: norm.coombs at gmail.com (Prof Norm Coombs)
Date: Sat Jun 9 18:28:46 2018
Subject: [Athen] Digital Books and Players: a 2-part Webinar Series Nov. 15,
29
Message-ID: <6.0.3.0.2.20071112090448.0221cd70@pop.gmail.com>
EASI (Equal Access to Software and Information) presents a 2-part Webinar
series providing information on the cutting edge of digital e-texts for
persons with disabilities which will soon be the standard for students from
K-12 through university.
DIGITAL BOOKS & PLAYERS, A Two-part Webinar UPDATE
Presenter: Robert Lee Beach, Assistive Technology Specialist
Kansas City Kansas Community College
Two part free series. Thursday November 15 and 29 - 2PM EASTERN
The advent of digital books has made accessing reading materials for
individuals with disabilities a more pleasant experience. Sound quality is
better
and navigation is far superior to the old analog tape books. However, with
so many options for players and sources of books, what does one need to be
aware of when shopping for reading materials and equipment.
In December of 2005, Robert presented a 2-part workshop titled "Why Pick a
DAISY" which looked at some of the resources and players for DAISY books. Some
changes have happened with both the players and sources. In this
presentation, Robert will again discuss some of the sources of books and
update you on
what is happening with these. Then he will review software and hardware
players for digital books and update you on the offerings available
today. Included will be a demonstration of the new Victor Stream and a
discussion of the new NLS books that are expected to come out in 2008.
PART ONE will give a brief description of digital books, where they can be
found, and what some of the differences are between books from these
sources. Then there will be demonstrations of 3 out of the 4 software
players: Book Wizard Reader, Easy-Reader, and Victor ReaderSoft.
Part 2 will finish the software player demonstrations with the gh
Player. Then there will be demonstrations of 4 hardware players: Victor
Classic, Victor Wave, Book Port, and the new Victor Stream. As time
permits, other players can be discussed.
You need to register for the FREE Digital Talking Books and Players Two
Part Series in order to reserve a seat in the virtual presentation room and
to receive the login details as well as to receive an archived recording of
the presentations shortly after the 2 events. To register, go to:
http://easi.cc/clinic.htm
(This Webinar is listed about half way down the page.)
---------- ---------- --------
EASI Events for November
Webinar 4-part Series Taming PowerPoint and Designing for Accessibility On
and Off the Web
Read more and register at easi.cc/clinic.htm
Month-long Online Course Barrier-free E-learning
Read more and register at http//easi.cc/workshop.htm
Norman Coombs
CEO EASI (www.easi.cc)
(949) 855-4852 Pacific time zone)
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From Howard.Kramer at Colorado.EDU Mon Nov 12 09:40:18 2007
From: Howard.Kramer at Colorado.EDU (Howard Kramer)
Date: Sat Jun 9 18:28:46 2018
Subject: [Athen] Resources from AHG presentations
Message-ID: <20071112104018.AIT70404@robin.int.colorado.edu>
Hi EA, et al,
Thank you for a great keynote presentation and everyone else from ATHEN for their help at the conference. Having a network of support really makes the event bearable, even enjoyable. BTW, I will be sending out and posting the evaluations shortly.
I did a good deal of napping during the weekend -- my natural mode -- so now I feel up for taking the week off.
Thanks again,
Howard
From djbrky at bu.edu Mon Nov 12 13:35:38 2007
From: djbrky at bu.edu (Berkowitz, Daniel J)
Date: Sat Jun 9 18:28:46 2018
Subject: [Athen] Resources from AHG presentations
References: <20071112104018.AIT70404@robin.int.colorado.edu>
Message-ID: <7D1ADD40E83FAB45B7939DF1860C7116031C7113@XMS3.ad2.bu.edu>
Some of us were kicking around ideas for next year and realized that somewhere along the way we all missed the fact that this was the 10th anniversary. There should have been more of a celebration.
However -- how does this sound for next year ... We celebrate the 11th anniversary by celebrating the idea that "Accessing Higher Ground Goes To 11"
Spinal Tap - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AhVWJgIzftE
The way I see it -- as Access and Educational Technologists our profession is always a little on the periphery. By celebrating the 11th anniversary we celebrate our uniqueness.
=========================
Daniel Berkowitz - Assistant Director
Boston University Office of Disability Services
19 Deerfield Street, 2nd floor
Boston, MA 02215
(617) 353-3658 (office)
(617) 353-9646 (fax)
djbrky@bu.edu (eMail)
www.bu.edu/disability
________________________________
From: athen-bounces@athenpro.org on behalf of Howard Kramer
Sent: Mon 11/12/2007 12:40 PM
To: ea@emptech.info; Access Technologists in Higher EducationNetwork
Subject: Re: [Athen] Resources from AHG presentations
Hi EA, et al,
Thank you for a great keynote presentation and everyone else from ATHEN for their help at the conference. Having a network of support really makes the event bearable, even enjoyable. BTW, I will be sending out and posting the evaluations shortly.
I did a good deal of napping during the weekend -- my natural mode -- so now I feel up for taking the week off.
Thanks again,
Howard
_______________________________________________
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From weems at unm.edu Mon Nov 12 13:37:12 2007
From: weems at unm.edu (Daniel Weems)
Date: Sat Jun 9 18:28:46 2018
Subject: [Athen] Converting Math to Audio
Message-ID: <47386504.2F19.00CF.0@unm.edu>
Hello Everyone!
I am researching the best methods for converting Math into audio. I currently convert Math into Nemeth code but am lacking the process to convert math into audio. Can someone help me out?
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From: SKelmer at stlcc.edu (Kelmer, Susan M.)
Date: Sat Jun 9 18:28:46 2018
Subject: [Athen] Resources from AHG presentations
Message-ID:
Anything for a party, eh Dann?
I'm in!
Susan Kelmer
Coordinator
Information ACCESS Lab
St. Louis Community College at Meramec
314/984-7951
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From tft at u.washington.edu Mon Nov 12 14:12:36 2007
From: tft at u.washington.edu (Terry Thompson)
Date: Sat Jun 9 18:28:46 2018
Subject: [Athen] Resources from AHG presentations
In-Reply-To: <7D1ADD40E83FAB45B7939DF1860C7116031C7113@XMS3.ad2.bu.edu>
Message-ID: <200711122212.lACMCbjd024623@smtp.washington.edu>
If the timing is right, we could also celebrate Accessing Higher Ground's
11th on 11/11 at 11:11.
Terry
_____
From: athen-bounces@athenpro.org [mailto:athen-bounces@athenpro.org] On
Behalf Of Berkowitz, Daniel J
Sent: Monday, November 12, 2007 1:36 PM
To: Access Technologists in Higher Education Network; ea@emptech.info
Subject: Re: [Athen] Resources from AHG presentations
Some of us were kicking around ideas for next year and realized that
somewhere along the way we all missed the fact that this was the 10th
anniversary. There should have been more of a celebration.
However -- how does this sound for next year ... We celebrate the 11th
anniversary by celebrating the idea that "Accessing Higher Ground Goes To
11"
Spinal Tap - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AhVWJgIzftE
The way I see it -- as Access and Educational Technologists our profession
is always a little on the periphery. By celebrating the 11th anniversary we
celebrate our uniqueness.
=========================
Daniel Berkowitz - Assistant Director
Boston University Office of Disability Services
19 Deerfield Street, 2nd floor
Boston, MA 02215
(617) 353-3658 (office)
(617) 353-9646 (fax)
djbrky@bu.edu (eMail)
www.bu.edu/disability
_____
From: athen-bounces@athenpro.org on behalf of Howard Kramer
Sent: Mon 11/12/2007 12:40 PM
To: ea@emptech.info; Access Technologists in Higher EducationNetwork
Subject: Re: [Athen] Resources from AHG presentations
Hi EA, et al,
Thank you for a great keynote presentation and everyone else from ATHEN for
their help at the conference. Having a network of support really makes the
event bearable, even enjoyable. BTW, I will be sending out and posting the
evaluations shortly.
I did a good deal of napping during the weekend -- my natural mode -- so now
I feel up for taking the week off.
Thanks again,
Howard
_______________________________________________
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From: pratikp1 at gmail.com (Pratik Patel)
Date: Sat Jun 9 18:28:46 2018
Subject: [Athen] Resources from AHG presentations
In-Reply-To: <200711122212.lACMCbjd024623@smtp.washington.edu>
References: <7D1ADD40E83FAB45B7939DF1860C7116031C7113@XMS3.ad2.bu.edu>
<200711122212.lACMCbjd024623@smtp.washington.edu>
Message-ID: <047001c82588$d721b6b0$85652410$@com>
Dan, So, does this mean you'll crank up the guitar to 11 and dance for us?
If that's the case, I'm making my reservations now!
Pratik Patel
Director, IT Access. Director, PeopleTech.
The City University of New York
From: athen-bounces@athenpro.org [mailto:athen-bounces@athenpro.org] On
Behalf Of Terry Thompson
Sent: Monday, November 12, 2007 5:13 PM
To: 'Access Technologists in Higher Education Network'
Subject: Re: [Athen] Resources from AHG presentations
If the timing is right, we could also celebrate Accessing Higher Ground's
11th on 11/11 at 11:11.
Terry
_____
From: athen-bounces@athenpro.org [mailto:athen-bounces@athenpro.org] On
Behalf Of Berkowitz, Daniel J
Sent: Monday, November 12, 2007 1:36 PM
To: Access Technologists in Higher Education Network; ea@emptech.info
Subject: Re: [Athen] Resources from AHG presentations
Some of us were kicking around ideas for next year and realized that
somewhere along the way we all missed the fact that this was the 10th
anniversary. There should have been more of a celebration.
However -- how does this sound for next year ... We celebrate the 11th
anniversary by celebrating the idea that "Accessing Higher Ground Goes To
11"
Spinal Tap - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AhVWJgIzftE
The way I see it -- as Access and Educational Technologists our profession
is always a little on the periphery. By celebrating the 11th anniversary we
celebrate our uniqueness.
=========================
Daniel Berkowitz - Assistant Director
Boston University Office of Disability Services
19 Deerfield Street, 2nd floor
Boston, MA 02215
(617) 353-3658 (office)
(617) 353-9646 (fax)
djbrky@bu.edu (eMail)
www.bu.edu/disability
_____
From: athen-bounces@athenpro.org on behalf of Howard Kramer
Sent: Mon 11/12/2007 12:40 PM
To: ea@emptech.info; Access Technologists in Higher EducationNetwork
Subject: Re: [Athen] Resources from AHG presentations
Hi EA, et al,
Thank you for a great keynote presentation and everyone else from ATHEN for
their help at the conference. Having a network of support really makes the
event bearable, even enjoyable. BTW, I will be sending out and posting the
evaluations shortly.
I did a good deal of napping during the weekend -- my natural mode -- so now
I feel up for taking the week off.
Thanks again,
Howard
_______________________________________________
Athen mailing list
Athen@athenpro.org
http://athenpro.org/mailman/listinfo/athen_athenpro.org
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From ea at emptech.info Mon Nov 12 16:17:03 2007
From: ea at emptech.info (E.A. Draffan)
Date: Sat Jun 9 18:28:46 2018
Subject: [Athen] Resources from AHG presentations
In-Reply-To: <047001c82588$d721b6b0$85652410$@com>
References: <7D1ADD40E83FAB45B7939DF1860C7116031C7113@XMS3.ad2.bu.edu><200711122212.lACMCbjd024623@smtp.washington.edu>
<047001c82588$d721b6b0$85652410$@com>
Message-ID: <00dc01c8258a$84f67cc0$578afea9@laptop>
Looks like the pre-conference Tuesday could be quite something - I will see
how many headsets I can collect on the way over! We are assuming the whole
thing will be recorded with navigational elements in the new Daisy flavour
11
Best wishes E.A.
________________________________
From: athen-bounces@athenpro.org [mailto:athen-bounces@athenpro.org] On
Behalf Of Pratik Patel
Sent: Tuesday, November 13, 2007 12:05 AM
To: tft@u.washington.edu; 'Access Technologists in Higher Education Network'
Subject: Re: [Athen] Resources from AHG presentations
Dan, So, does this mean you?ll crank up the guitar to 11 and dance for us?
If that?s the case, I?m making my reservations now!
Pratik Patel
Director, IT Access. Director, PeopleTech.
The City University of New York
From: athen-bounces@athenpro.org [mailto:athen-bounces@athenpro.org] On
Behalf Of Terry Thompson
Sent: Monday, November 12, 2007 5:13 PM
To: 'Access Technologists in Higher Education Network'
Subject: Re: [Athen] Resources from AHG presentations
If the timing is right, we could also celebrate Accessing Higher Ground's
11th on 11/11 at 11:11.
Terry
________________________________
From: athen-bounces@athenpro.org [mailto:athen-bounces@athenpro.org]
On Behalf Of Berkowitz, Daniel J
Sent: Monday, November 12, 2007 1:36 PM
To: Access Technologists in Higher Education Network;
ea@emptech.info
Subject: Re: [Athen] Resources from AHG presentations
Some of us were kicking around ideas for next year and realized that
somewhere along the way we all missed the fact that this was the 10th
anniversary. There should have been more of a celebration.
However -- how does this sound for next year ... We celebrate the
11th anniversary by celebrating the idea that "Accessing Higher Ground Goes
To 11"
Spinal Tap - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AhVWJgIzftE
The way I see it -- as Access and Educational Technologists our
profession is always a little on the periphery. By celebrating the 11th
anniversary we celebrate our uniqueness.
=========================
Daniel Berkowitz - Assistant Director
Boston University Office of Disability Services
19 Deerfield Street, 2nd floor
Boston, MA 02215
(617) 353-3658 (office)
(617) 353-9646 (fax)
djbrky@bu.edu (eMail)
www.bu.edu/disability
________________________________
From: athen-bounces@athenpro.org on behalf of Howard Kramer
Sent: Mon 11/12/2007 12:40 PM
To: ea@emptech.info; Access Technologists in Higher EducationNetwork
Subject: Re: [Athen] Resources from AHG presentations
Hi EA, et al,
Thank you for a great keynote presentation and everyone else from
ATHEN for their help at the conference. Having a network of support really
makes the event bearable, even enjoyable. BTW, I will be sending out and
posting the evaluations shortly.
I did a good deal of napping during the weekend -- my natural mode
-- so now I feel up for taking the week off.
Thanks again,
Howard
_______________________________________________
Athen mailing list
Athen@athenpro.org
http://athenpro.org/mailman/listinfo/athen_athenpro.org
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From john.gardner at orst.edu Mon Nov 12 16:18:08 2007
From: john.gardner at orst.edu (John Gardner)
Date: Sat Jun 9 18:28:46 2018
Subject: [Athen] Converting Math to Audio
In-Reply-To: <47386504.2F19.00CF.0@unm.edu>
References: <47386504.2F19.00CF.0@unm.edu>
Message-ID: <00a701c8258a$ab80d200$a11919ac@johnz>
Hello Dan. Use the MathType editor to put math into MS Word.
MathType is the most common math editor in the world, and most universities
have site licenses. If you need to buy it, the cost is something like $79
from Design Science, http://dessci.com.
>From the MathThype menu, press the "publish to math page" option, and select
MathML as the way to represent math. Then you get an XML page, which is
XHTML for text and MathML for the math.
Install the free MathPlayer plug-in (from Design Science) in Internet
Explorer 6 or 7, and use any common screen reader to read the XML page. The
Math is spoken. This is the only way I know to generate audio for math
except by using a human being.
Good luck.
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From: athen-bounces@athenpro.org [mailto:athen-bounces@athenpro.org] On
Behalf Of Daniel Weems
Sent: Monday, November 12, 2007 1:37 PM
To: athen@athenpro.org
Subject: [Athen] Converting Math to Audio
Hello Everyone!
I am researching the best methods for converting Math into audio. I
currently convert Math into Nemeth code but am lacking the process to
convert math into audio. Can someone help me out?
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Date: Sat Jun 9 18:28:46 2018
Subject: [Athen] Converting Math to Audio
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From: hadi at uiuc.edu (Hadi Rangin)
Date: Sat Jun 9 18:28:46 2018
Subject: [Athen] Converting Math to Audio
References: <47386504.2F19.00CF.0@unm.edu>,
<00a701c8258a$ab80d200$a11919ac@johnz>
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Hi John,
The method Dr. John Gardner described is the most practical way of crating math in audio format in U.S.
You asked:
I would be interested to know if anyone can say to what level of math sophistication this (kind of) new technological approach proves effective.
As a person who studied math and computer science as blind person in Germany and U.S., and was involved in making math more accessible for blind user, I have real doubt that audio math would be an effective way for learning and interacting with math.
Math is not a passive science. You need to manipulate it and actively interact with it in order to learn it and you can not manipulate math with audio effectively and independently.
I believe the most effective way for learning and interacting with math for a blind person is reading math with refreshable Braille display. there are several math notations including European and GS notations that can be used to communicate math with others.
Hadi
----- Original Message -----
From: John Elmer
To: Access Technologists in Higher Education Network
Sent: Monday, November 12, 2007 9:52 PM
Subject: Re: [Athen] Converting Math to Audio
While we have not had a need to use this technology since it has become available, we have the requisite software and are ready if needed.
In the days prior to this, we did have a blind student who took math through intermediate algebra as well as statistics.
Our solution was to scan the book, OCR the text part, then go back in and add all of the math, using written English, as if you were reading the text out loud. This required explaining how this was going to be done with the student and getting the student's input on how to best do so, while also involving the faculty teaching the classes to determine how they were saying things in class.
While the student did well in her classes, it was a nightmare to produce, especially since it was, early on, just me doing it along with everything else. I was fortunate, for the later, more complex books, to be able to partner with the Alternate Text Production Center, a program of the Ca. Comm. College system Chancellor's Office, which, conveniently, is located on our campus. They are our single point of contact for getting e-text from publishers and take care of our Braille needs, including Nemeth for math books. BTW, they also do fee for service Brailling and have a catalog of already transcibed books (including math). Already transcribe books, are, as I recall, a real bargain, compared to having something transcribed.
You can reach them at: atpcnet.net. The phone # is listed on the website, and the Braille person is Sandy Greenberg.
I would be interested to know if anyone can say to what level of math sophistication this (kind of) new technological approach proves effective.
John F. Elmer
Alternate Media Specialist
Ventura College
Educational Assistance Center (DSP&S)
4667 Telegraph Road
Ventura, CA 93003
805.654.6400, x1278
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Subject: Re: [Athen] Converting Math to Audio
Hello Dan. Use the MathType editor to put math into MS Word. MathType is the most common math editor in the world, and most universities have site licenses. If you need to buy it, the cost is something like $79 from Design Science, http://dessci.com .
From the MathThype menu, press the "publish to math page" option, and select MathML as the way to represent math. Then you get an XML page, which is XHTML for text and MathML for the math.
Install the free MathPlayer plug-in (from Design Science) in Internet Explorer 6 or 7, and use any common screen reader to read the XML page. The Math is spoken. This is the only way I know to generate audio for math except by using a human being.
Good luck.
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I am researching the best methods for converting Math into audio. I currently convert Math into Nemeth code but am lacking the process to convert math into audio. Can someone help me out?
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From: SKelmer at stlcc.edu (Kelmer, Susan M.)
Date: Sat Jun 9 18:28:46 2018
Subject: [Athen] FW: Microsoft Word files to serve as talking books
Message-ID:
Anyone know anything about this and whether it will actually work? Or
is this pie in the sky...
>Microsoft Word files to serve as talking books
>
>By Elsa Wenzel
>
>Microsoft and open-source site SourceForge
>http://www.sourceforge.net/ will offer a free plug-in early
>next year that will convert Office 2007 files to the DAISY
>format that translates text to speech.
>
>The free tool will add a "Save as DAISY" option within Word
>2007, 2003 and XP software. DAISY XML files can be read aloud
>by speech synthesizers, paired with audio narration and used
>to create electronic Braille. Users can navigate open-standard
>DAISY documents quickly by jumping between page elements, such
>as headers and indexes.
>
>The DAISY Consortium of 70 nonprofits has aimed since 1996 to
>make all published information available to people with visual
>impairments and learning disabilities. The acronym stands for
>Digital Accessible Information System.
>
>http://www.daisy.org/
>
>Digital narration serves computer users with visual
>impairments, people with learning challenges like dyslexia, as
>well as those with Parkinsons disease and other conditions
>that make it hard to type or hold a book.
>
>With the release of the Office 2007 suite in January,
>Microsoft shunned the popular, XML-based Open Document Format
>for its own, new Open XML format. The OOXML documents, which
>include Word files with the DOCX extension, are easier to
>retrieve if corrupted than the older DOC files.
>
>Versions of Word prior to 2007 can open OOXML documents after
>a one-time download of a free converter from Microsoft.
>However, critics gripe that Microsoft's format change was
>unnecessary and clumsy. Microsoft maintains that the new
>format enables greater flexibility, such as accessibility features.
From pratikp1 at gmail.com Tue Nov 13 07:10:01 2007
From: pratikp1 at gmail.com (Pratik Patel)
Date: Sat Jun 9 18:28:47 2018
Subject: [Athen] FW: Microsoft Word files to serve as talking books
In-Reply-To:
References:
Message-ID: <05c301c82607$453559d0$cfa00d70$@com>
I've been in discussion with the Microsoft Project lead about DAISY and MS
Word. It is not pie in the sky. They're looking to create a Save as DAISY
option for Microsoft Word.
Pratik
Pratik Patel
Director, IT Access. Director, PeopleTech.
The City University of New York
-----Original Message-----
From: athen-bounces@athenpro.org [mailto:athen-bounces@athenpro.org] On
Behalf Of Kelmer, Susan M.
Sent: Tuesday, November 13, 2007 9:52 AM
To: Access Technologists in Higher Education Network
Subject: [Athen] FW: Microsoft Word files to serve as talking books
Anyone know anything about this and whether it will actually work? Or
is this pie in the sky...
>Microsoft Word files to serve as talking books
>
>By Elsa Wenzel
>
>Microsoft and open-source site SourceForge
>http://www.sourceforge.net/ will offer a free plug-in early
>next year that will convert Office 2007 files to the DAISY
>format that translates text to speech.
>
>The free tool will add a "Save as DAISY" option within Word
>2007, 2003 and XP software. DAISY XML files can be read aloud
>by speech synthesizers, paired with audio narration and used
>to create electronic Braille. Users can navigate open-standard
>DAISY documents quickly by jumping between page elements, such
>as headers and indexes.
>
>The DAISY Consortium of 70 nonprofits has aimed since 1996 to
>make all published information available to people with visual
>impairments and learning disabilities. The acronym stands for
>Digital Accessible Information System.
>
>http://www.daisy.org/
>
>Digital narration serves computer users with visual
>impairments, people with learning challenges like dyslexia, as
>well as those with Parkinsons disease and other conditions
>that make it hard to type or hold a book.
>
>With the release of the Office 2007 suite in January,
>Microsoft shunned the popular, XML-based Open Document Format
>for its own, new Open XML format. The OOXML documents, which
>include Word files with the DOCX extension, are easier to
>retrieve if corrupted than the older DOC files.
>
>Versions of Word prior to 2007 can open OOXML documents after
>a one-time download of a free converter from Microsoft.
>However, critics gripe that Microsoft's format change was
>unnecessary and clumsy. Microsoft maintains that the new
>format enables greater flexibility, such as accessibility features.
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From pratikp1 at gmail.com Tue Nov 13 07:17:14 2007
From: pratikp1 at gmail.com (Pratik Patel)
Date: Sat Jun 9 18:28:47 2018
Subject: [Athen] FW: Microsoft Word files to serve as talking books
In-Reply-To:
References:
Message-ID: <05cc01c82608$47d3b5f0$d77b21d0$@com>
Look at the following two links:
http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/features/2007/nov07/11-13daisy.mspx
and
http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2007/nov07/11-13DaisyPR.mspx
Pratik
Pratik Patel
Director, IT Access. Director, PeopleTech.
The City University of New York
-----Original Message-----
From: athen-bounces@athenpro.org [mailto:athen-bounces@athenpro.org] On
Behalf Of Kelmer, Susan M.
Sent: Tuesday, November 13, 2007 9:52 AM
To: Access Technologists in Higher Education Network
Subject: [Athen] FW: Microsoft Word files to serve as talking books
Anyone know anything about this and whether it will actually work? Or
is this pie in the sky...
>Microsoft Word files to serve as talking books
>
>By Elsa Wenzel
>
>Microsoft and open-source site SourceForge
>http://www.sourceforge.net/ will offer a free plug-in early
>next year that will convert Office 2007 files to the DAISY
>format that translates text to speech.
>
>The free tool will add a "Save as DAISY" option within Word
>2007, 2003 and XP software. DAISY XML files can be read aloud
>by speech synthesizers, paired with audio narration and used
>to create electronic Braille. Users can navigate open-standard
>DAISY documents quickly by jumping between page elements, such
>as headers and indexes.
>
>The DAISY Consortium of 70 nonprofits has aimed since 1996 to
>make all published information available to people with visual
>impairments and learning disabilities. The acronym stands for
>Digital Accessible Information System.
>
>http://www.daisy.org/
>
>Digital narration serves computer users with visual
>impairments, people with learning challenges like dyslexia, as
>well as those with Parkinsons disease and other conditions
>that make it hard to type or hold a book.
>
>With the release of the Office 2007 suite in January,
>Microsoft shunned the popular, XML-based Open Document Format
>for its own, new Open XML format. The OOXML documents, which
>include Word files with the DOCX extension, are easier to
>retrieve if corrupted than the older DOC files.
>
>Versions of Word prior to 2007 can open OOXML documents after
>a one-time download of a free converter from Microsoft.
>However, critics gripe that Microsoft's format change was
>unnecessary and clumsy. Microsoft maintains that the new
>format enables greater flexibility, such as accessibility features.
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From rbeach at kckcc.edu Tue Nov 13 07:21:20 2007
From: rbeach at kckcc.edu (Robert Beach)
Date: Sat Jun 9 18:28:47 2018
Subject: [Athen] FW: Microsoft Word files to serve as talking books
In-Reply-To:
References:
Message-ID: <47396C90020000CF00005D76@mymail.kckcc.edu>
Susan,
George Kerscher from the DAISY Consortium was a guest speaker in one of my sessions and also gave several talks himself last week at AHG. He told me to keep my ears to the ground on Tuesday for an exciting announcement regarding DAISY. I think this may be it.
It's too early to really give any statement, but the promise sure sounds good.
Thanks for sharing with us.
Robert Lee Beach
Assistive Technology Specialist
Kansas City Kansas Community College
7250 State Avenue
Kansas City, KS 66112
Phone: (913) 288-7671
Fax: (913) 288-7678
E-mail: rbeach@kckcc.edu
>>> "Kelmer, Susan M." 11/13/2007 8:51 AM >>>
Anyone know anything about this and whether it will actually work? Or
is this pie in the sky...
>Microsoft Word files to serve as talking books
>
>By Elsa Wenzel
>
>Microsoft and open-source site SourceForge
>http://www.sourceforge.net/ will offer a free plug-in early
>next year that will convert Office 2007 files to the DAISY
>format that translates text to speech.
>
>The free tool will add a "Save as DAISY" option within Word
>2007, 2003 and XP software. DAISY XML files can be read aloud
>by speech synthesizers, paired with audio narration and used
>to create electronic Braille. Users can navigate open-standard
>DAISY documents quickly by jumping between page elements, such
>as headers and indexes.
>
>The DAISY Consortium of 70 nonprofits has aimed since 1996 to
>make all published information available to people with visual
>impairments and learning disabilities. The acronym stands for
>Digital Accessible Information System.
>
>http://www.daisy.org/
>
>Digital narration serves computer users with visual
>impairments, people with learning challenges like dyslexia, as
>well as those with Parkinsons disease and other conditions
>that make it hard to type or hold a book.
>
>With the release of the Office 2007 suite in January,
>Microsoft shunned the popular, XML-based Open Document Format
>for its own, new Open XML format. The OOXML documents, which
>include Word files with the DOCX extension, are easier to
>retrieve if corrupted than the older DOC files.
>
>Versions of Word prior to 2007 can open OOXML documents after
>a one-time download of a free converter from Microsoft.
>However, critics gripe that Microsoft's format change was
>unnecessary and clumsy. Microsoft maintains that the new
>format enables greater flexibility, such as accessibility features.
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From SKelmer at stlcc.edu Tue Nov 13 07:28:56 2007
From: SKelmer at stlcc.edu (Kelmer, Susan M.)
Date: Sat Jun 9 18:28:47 2018
Subject: [Athen] FW: Microsoft Word files to serve as talking books
Message-ID:
>I've been in discussion with the Microsoft Project lead about
>DAISY and MS Word. It is not pie in the sky. They're looking
>to create a Save as DAISY option for Microsoft Word.
But is it POSSIBLE. That's what I'm asking. They are talking a year,
is this doable?
-Susan
From accessible.text at gmail.com Tue Nov 13 08:04:26 2007
From: accessible.text at gmail.com (Robert Martinengo)
Date: Sat Jun 9 18:28:47 2018
Subject: [Athen] FW: Microsoft Word files to serve as talking books
In-Reply-To: <47396C90020000CF00005D76@mymail.kckcc.edu>
References:
<47396C90020000CF00005D76@mymail.kckcc.edu>
Message-ID: <9edf8160711130804k100b1329h1adffd610fdb71ca@mail.gmail.com>
Folks,
Maybe I was born with an extra skeptic's gene, but the DAISY Consortium's
strategy continues to mystify me. They seem a little too concerned with
extending the DAISY 'brand', and this 'save as DAISY' project fits right in
with this mindset.
How many people are going to go through the trouble of installing an open
source plug-in for the opportunity to save files in a format that isn't even
'user ready'? According to DAISY's own newsletter, ' "Save As DAISY XML"
creates a DAISY XML file (DTBook) which requires further processing to
become a DAISY Digital Talking Book (DTB).' Say what?
Isn't this sort of counter to the concept of universal design? They are
encouraging people to create two versions of a document, rather than one
that everyone can access (maybe the plug-in can stamp documents with a
scarlet 'D' for disability)
I think the Consortium's resources would be better spent working on a
'universal reader' that can read any type of document as accessibly as
possible.
-- Bob
On Nov 13, 2007 10:21 AM, Robert Beach < rbeach@kckcc.edu> wrote:
> Susan,
>
> George Kerscher from the DAISY Consortium was a guest speaker in one of my
> sessions and also gave several talks himself last week at AHG. He told me
> to keep my ears to the ground on Tuesday for an exciting announcement
> regarding DAISY. I think this may be it.
>
> It's too early to really give any statement, but the promise sure sounds
> good.
>
> Thanks for sharing with us.
>
> Robert Lee Beach
> Assistive Technology Specialist
> Kansas City Kansas Community College
> 7250 State Avenue
> Kansas City, KS 66112
> Phone: (913) 288-7671
> Fax: (913) 288-7678
> E-mail: rbeach@kckcc.edu
>
> >>> "Kelmer, Susan M." < SKelmer@stlcc.edu> 11/13/2007 8:51 AM >>>
> Anyone know anything about this and whether it will actually work? Or
> is this pie in the sky...
>
>
> >Microsoft Word files to serve as talking books
> >
> >By Elsa Wenzel
> >
> >Microsoft and open-source site SourceForge
> >http://www.sourceforge.net/ will offer a free plug-in early
> >next year that will convert Office 2007 files to the DAISY
> >format that translates text to speech.
> >
> >The free tool will add a "Save as DAISY" option within Word
> >2007, 2003 and XP software. DAISY XML files can be read aloud
> >by speech synthesizers, paired with audio narration and used
> >to create electronic Braille. Users can navigate open-standard
> >DAISY documents quickly by jumping between page elements, such
> >as headers and indexes.
> >
> >The DAISY Consortium of 70 nonprofits has aimed since 1996 to
> >make all published information available to people with visual
> >impairments and learning disabilities. The acronym stands for
> >Digital Accessible Information System.
> >
> > http://www.daisy.org/
> >
> >Digital narration serves computer users with visual
> >impairments, people with learning challenges like dyslexia, as
> >well as those with Parkinsons disease and other conditions
> >that make it hard to type or hold a book.
> >
> >With the release of the Office 2007 suite in January,
> >Microsoft shunned the popular, XML-based Open Document Format
> >for its own, new Open XML format. The OOXML documents, which
> >include Word files with the DOCX extension, are easier to
> >retrieve if corrupted than the older DOC files.
> >
> >Versions of Word prior to 2007 can open OOXML documents after
> >a one-time download of a free converter from Microsoft.
> >However, critics gripe that Microsoft's format change was
> >unnecessary and clumsy. Microsoft maintains that the new
> >format enables greater flexibility, such as accessibility features.
>
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From: SKelmer at stlcc.edu (Kelmer, Susan M.)
Date: Sat Jun 9 18:28:47 2018
Subject: [Athen] FW: Microsoft Word files to serve as talking books
Message-ID:
>George Kerscher from the DAISY Consortium was a guest speaker
>in one of my sessions and also gave several talks himself last
>week at AHG. He told me to keep my ears to the ground on
>Tuesday for an exciting announcement regarding DAISY. I think
>this may be it.
I was on a different track this year with my workshops and lectures, so
I missed his. I would love to think this could work, it would be a
wonderful alternative to all the hand-coding that is required with DAISY
work these days. I keep looking for quick easy solutions.
-Susan
From gerrynies at mail.und.nodak.edu Tue Nov 13 07:07:20 2007
From: gerrynies at mail.und.nodak.edu (Gerry Nies)
Date: Sat Jun 9 18:28:47 2018
Subject: [Athen] Just a thought about ATHENS
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Lets look at getting some sort of sticker or something that could go on our name tags that says "I'm a member of ATHENS"
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From skeegan at htctu.net Tue Nov 13 09:55:55 2007
From: skeegan at htctu.net (Sean Keegan)
Date: Sat Jun 9 18:28:47 2018
Subject: [Athen] Converting Math to Audio
In-Reply-To: <47386504.2F19.00CF.0@unm.edu>
References: <47386504.2F19.00CF.0@unm.edu>
Message-ID: <002e01c8261e$70bb0c00$99821299@htctu.fhda.edu>
> I am researching the best methods for converting Math into audio.
I am going to echo John G's response about using MathType with MS Word and
then exporting to a MathML-based Web page. I have done a few presentations
on this process and you can view those at
http://www.htctu.net/publications/conferences/main.htm .
The only other option is to use human speech to describe the equation, but
from a user's perspective it becomes a bit more difficult to "walk through"
the equation.
Hadi Rangin wrote:
> Math is not a passive science. You need to manipulate it and actively
interact with it in order to learn it
> and you can not manipulate math with audio effectively and independently.
To a certain extent, I think it depends on the level of math you are working
with and the skill set of the individual, but Hadi raises a very important
point should not be missed - *interacting* with math content provides a much
richer learning experience. To date, I cannot point to a single solution
that is the most effective as it really depends on the student and it may
take a combination of different solutions to provide for an effective
learning opportunity. Gaeir Dietrich (alternate media specialist at the
HTCTU) came up with some guidelines to consider when working with students
who are blind/visually-impaired and math - see attached PDF.
Take care,
Sean
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From weems at unm.edu Tue Nov 13 10:46:54 2007
From: weems at unm.edu (Daniel Weems)
Date: Sat Jun 9 18:28:47 2018
Subject: [Athen] Converting Math to Audio
Message-ID: <47398EAE.2F19.00CF.0@unm.edu>
Excellent. Thank you John.
>>> "John Gardner" 11/12/2007 5:18 PM >>>
Hello Dan. Use the MathType editor to put math into MS Word. MathType is the most common math editor in the world, and most universities have site licenses. If you need to buy it, the cost is something like $79 from Design Science, http://dessci.com.
>From the MathThype menu, press the "publish to math page" option, and select MathML as the way to represent math. Then you get an XML page, which is XHTML for text and MathML for the math.
Install the free MathPlayer plug-in (from Design Science) in Internet Explorer 6 or 7, and use any common screen reader to read the XML page. The Math is spoken. This is the only way I know to generate audio for math except by using a human being.
Good luck.
From: athen-bounces@athenpro.org [mailto:athen-bounces@athenpro.org] On Behalf Of Daniel Weems
Sent: Monday, November 12, 2007 1:37 PM
To: athen@athenpro.org
Subject: [Athen] Converting Math to Audio
Hello Everyone!
I am researching the best methods for converting Math into audio. I currently convert Math into Nemeth code but am lacking the process to convert math into audio. Can someone help me out?
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From john.gardner at orst.edu Tue Nov 13 11:17:11 2007
From: john.gardner at orst.edu (John Gardner)
Date: Sat Jun 9 18:28:47 2018
Subject: [Athen] Converting Math to Audio
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Hello listers. I have a short doc file that I've been sending to people who
are starting to use this new MathType/MathPlayer technology to make math
accessible. This technology is really easy, but one has to set or reset
some Word or MathType options properly. These are my notes on those
settings. Since one should not send attachments on the list, I am just
copying it below FYI. Hope it's helpful to anybody needing to make math
accessible.
John
Notes on using MathPlayer plug-in to Internet Explorer
MathPlayer is a MathML plug-in to Internet Explorer and is available free
from Design Science, http://www.dessci.com. No other web browsers need a
plug-in to show MathML, but IE does. Fortunately MathPlayer is accessible
to screen readers. Math in other web browsers is not. Math is read in
words only, because there is no practical way to display real math braille
to a screen reader.
* IE6 does not recognize the XML extension, so XHTML/MathML files
should be given extension XHTML to display properly.
* IE will display MathML correctly in web files but needs its security
settings changed a bit to read files on the hard drive. Notes below on how
to change those settings
* You can export MathML files from MS Word if you have the Design
Science MathType Editor. See procedure below.
Topic: Changing Internet Explorer Security settings
in IE6 and IE7 go to Tools/Internet Options.
Choose the "Advanced" tab
Scroll down about 80% of the way until you get to the "security" section.
Click on the second item: Allow active content to run in files on My
Computer
You might also want to click on the first item in Security: Allow active
content from CDs to run on My Computer
Topic: Exporting MathML files from MS Word/MathType
To export a document, make sure you use either the "Export to MathPage"
button on the Word toolbar or the "Export to MathPage..." menu item in the
MathType menu in Word. [Now called "publish to Math Page" in MathType 6.0]
In the dialog that comes up, make sure you check "MathML using". I
recommend selecting either XHTML+MathML or "MathPlayer (IE behavior)". Use
the latter only if you know that you (or anyone else) will only be viewing
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From rmhaven at stanford.edu Tue Nov 13 11:58:50 2007
From: rmhaven at stanford.edu (Shelley Haven)
Date: Sat Jun 9 18:28:47 2018
Subject: [Athen] Job opening at Stanford University
Message-ID:
Hi everyone!
This letter is to announce a job opening at Stanford -- mine! After
seven-and-a-half years with Stanford's Office of Accessible Education
(OAE), I've decided to change course slightly (more about that
below). My last day will be in early January 2008.
First, the job listing: Go to
http://jobs.stanford.edu/find_a_job.html, scroll down to Keyword, and
type "28052" (the job number). If you're interested, you can even
apply for the job online (click "Apply" at the end of the description
for instructions).
This job is a bit different from most assistive technology-related
positions. Note that it's located within the Stanford University
Libraries, not the OAE itself. Even though I coordinate AT resources
for the OAE and provide programmatic leadership, I do that as part of
Stanford's Academic Technology Specialist Program. The ATSP is a
highly collaborative group of technology experts tasked with
developing and implementing technologies to enhance teaching and
learning at Stanford. In a way, we bridge the IT and academic
communities, exploring innovative uses of technology to serve the
goals of our respective departments and of the University in general.
As you'll see in the job posting, a major component of this
particular ATS position is to lead campus efforts in Universal Design
for Learning. Check out the ATS Program at
https://www.stanford.edu/group/ats/cgi-bin/drupal/?q=node/19. It's an
awesome group with an exciting directive.
So why am I leaving? Two reasons, actually. I've worked in AT and
rehab engineering for over 20 years, and one of my greatest
professional joys is using assistive technology to improve the
quality of someone's life. I used to work directly with individuals
a lot more than I do now, and I miss that. Secondly, I had the
unfortunate opportunity last year to experience loss of a major life
function - and the need for AT - from the other side of the fence.
While only for four (very challenging) months, the experience gave me
a fresh perspective and re-inspired me to pursue a livelihood making
a direct difference in people's lives. So I'm going back to
providing end-user services (primarily in the K-12 environment), with
a focus on AT for learning disabilities.
I will remain in the Bay Area, so I hope I'll have a chance to
continue working with some of you in some context.
All the best,
Shelley Haven
**-*-*--*--*---*---*--*--*-*-**
Rachael M. Haven (Shelley) ATP, RET
Academic Technology Specialist/Technology Coordinator,
Office of Accessible Education
Stanford University
rmhaven@stanford.edu
(650) 725-6173
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From tex at humboldt.edu Tue Nov 13 12:03:12 2007
From: tex at humboldt.edu (Cassandra Tex)
Date: Sat Jun 9 18:28:47 2018
Subject: [Athen] 2 questions for campus AT staff
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Hi Phillip,
1 When did your campus create the disability services office?
What year? 1976
2 When did the first AT job appear and under what
department/office? I've been working in this position since May
1999. The position technically hasn't been classified as a technical
position since 1999. In Spring 2003, the position was re-classified
as being technical (ITC). The position is in the Student Disability
Resource Center - part of Student Affairs.
Cassandra Tex
Assistive Technology Specialist
Humboldt State University
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>I am interested to know two factors related to AT.
>
>1 When did your campus create the disability services office? What year?
>2 When did the first AT job appear and under what department/office?
>
>Thanks
>
>Phillip White
>Accessible Technology Coordinator
>CSULA
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From ron.stewart at dolphinusa.com Tue Nov 13 13:09:46 2007
From: ron.stewart at dolphinusa.com (Ron Stewart)
Date: Sat Jun 9 18:28:47 2018
Subject: [Athen] FW: Microsoft Word files to serve as talking books
In-Reply-To:
References:
Message-ID: <00dd01c82639$9c45ca70$d4d15f50$@stewart@dolphinusa.com>
Good afternoon, as I understand it what this plugin will provide is
XMLDocBook conformant content. The quality of this XML content will be
dependent on the quality of the structure of the document that is "Saved as
DAISY". The second issue is when will this be available and what will the
quality of it be as an opensource endeavor. You are still going to need
something to turn it into "readable" DAISY content.
Ron Stewart
-----Original Message-----
From: athen-bounces@athenpro.org [mailto:athen-bounces@athenpro.org] On
Behalf Of Kelmer, Susan M.
Sent: Tuesday, November 13, 2007 11:45 AM
To: Access Technologists in Higher Education Network
Subject: Re: [Athen] FW: Microsoft Word files to serve as talking books
>George Kerscher from the DAISY Consortium was a guest speaker
>in one of my sessions and also gave several talks himself last
>week at AHG. He told me to keep my ears to the ground on
>Tuesday for an exciting announcement regarding DAISY. I think
>this may be it.
I was on a different track this year with my workshops and lectures, so
I missed his. I would love to think this could work, it would be a
wonderful alternative to all the hand-coding that is required with DAISY
work these days. I keep looking for quick easy solutions.
-Susan
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From jeano at uwm.edu Tue Nov 13 14:10:45 2007
From: jeano at uwm.edu (Jean Salzer)
Date: Sat Jun 9 18:28:47 2018
Subject: [Athen] question regarding Braille/embossed Calculus and Computer
Science textbooks
Message-ID: <473A20E5.5030409@uwm.edu>
Hello all,
I've been contacted by a small private school who is in need of support
in more than one area. First, they are in need of several textbooks for
the spring semester. They have made requests to non-profit organizations
and been told it will take 'about a year' to complete the books.
Otherwise, they're looking at about $20,000 per textbook, which I know
is not out of the realm of possibilities. If anyone is aware of already
completed books from this list, please let me know and I'll forward the
information to the school.
Here is the list of books.
Introduction to Java Programming-Comprehensive version,(6^th edition) by
Y.Daniel Liang
ISBN: 0132221586. Publisher: Prentice Hall
Calculus and its Applications (11^th edition) by Goldstein, Lay,
Schneider, and Asmar
ISBN-13: 9780131919631. Publisher: Prentice Hall
Architecture of Computer Hardware and Systems Software (3^rd edition) by
Irv Englander
ISBN:9780471073253. Publisher: Wiley
If at all possible, they'll need two sets for each book - or the
electronic files - already configured for embossing. This is a brother
and sister duo.
Second, they purchased a tiger embosser with the intent of creating
their own books, and have run into problems with regard to training to
use the embosser. Does anyone know a good contact for this for the upper
midwest?
Thanks, Jean
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From SKelmer at stlcc.edu Tue Nov 13 14:12:56 2007
From: SKelmer at stlcc.edu (Kelmer, Susan M.)
Date: Sat Jun 9 18:28:47 2018
Subject: [Athen] FW: Microsoft Word files to serve as talking books
Message-ID:
>Good afternoon, as I understand it what this plugin will
>provide is XMLDocBook conformant content. The quality of this
>XML content will be dependent on the quality of the structure
>of the document that is "Saved as DAISY". The second issue is
>when will this be available and what will the quality of it be
>as an opensource endeavor. You are still going to need
>something to turn it into "readable" DAISY content.
That's exactly what I thought. Unless the original document is
completely edited down to header styles and etc., the output will be
just as much crap as it would be from any other un-edited file.
-Susan
From ron.stewart at dolphinusa.com Tue Nov 13 14:23:22 2007
From: ron.stewart at dolphinusa.com (Ron Stewart)
Date: Sat Jun 9 18:28:47 2018
Subject: [Athen] FW: The College Opportunity and Affordability Act
Message-ID: <014701c82643$cd2d6df0$678849d0$@stewart@dolphinusa.com>
You may find it beneficial to look at the accessibility language of the amendments to the Higher Ed. Act reauthorization. If you do a keyword search on key terminology you should find it all. If you agree with what this is proposing perhaps a letter of support or a call to your congress person may be in order. As I understand it this is on a fast track to a vote.
http://edlabor.house.gov/bills/HEAReauthorizationText.pdf
Ron Stewart, Prez
Access Technologists Higher Education Network
From djbrky at bu.edu Tue Nov 13 14:42:02 2007
From: djbrky at bu.edu (Berkowitz, Daniel J)
Date: Sat Jun 9 18:28:47 2018
Subject: [Athen] FW: Microsoft Word files to serve as talking books
References:
Message-ID: <7D1ADD40E83FAB45B7939DF1860C7116031C7127@XMS3.ad2.bu.edu>
My vote for best list-serv comment of the year!
"the output will be just as much crap as it would be from any other un-edited file"
=========================
Daniel Berkowitz - Assistant Director
Boston University Office of Disability Services
19 Deerfield Street, 2nd floor
Boston, MA 02215
(617) 353-3658 (office)
(617) 353-9646 (fax)
djbrky@bu.edu (eMail)
www.bu.edu/disability
________________________________
From: athen-bounces@athenpro.org on behalf of Kelmer, Susan M.
Sent: Tue 11/13/2007 5:12 PM
To: Access Technologists in Higher Education Network
Subject: Re: [Athen] FW: Microsoft Word files to serve as talking books
>Good afternoon, as I understand it what this plugin will
>provide is XMLDocBook conformant content. The quality of this
>XML content will be dependent on the quality of the structure
>of the document that is "Saved as DAISY". The second issue is
>when will this be available and what will the quality of it be
>as an opensource endeavor. You are still going to need
>something to turn it into "readable" DAISY content.
That's exactly what I thought. Unless the original document is
completely edited down to header styles and etc., the output will be
just as much crap as it would be from any other un-edited file.
-Susan
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From ea at emptech.info Tue Nov 13 15:46:50 2007
From: ea at emptech.info (E.A. Draffan)
Date: Sat Jun 9 18:28:47 2018
Subject: [Athen] FW: Microsoft Word files to serve as talking books
In-Reply-To: <05cc01c82608$47d3b5f0$d77b21d0$@com>
References:
<05cc01c82608$47d3b5f0$d77b21d0$@com>
Message-ID: <00ef01c8264f$7734a5b0$0b01a8c0@laptop>
Now on the news
http://www.news.com/8301-10784_3-9815836-7.html?tag=nefd.blgs
Best wishes E.A.
-----Original Message-----
From: athen-bounces@athenpro.org [mailto:athen-bounces@athenpro.org] On
Behalf Of Pratik Patel
Sent: Tuesday, November 13, 2007 3:17 PM
To: 'Access Technologists in Higher Education Network'
Subject: Re: [Athen] FW: Microsoft Word files to serve as talking books
Look at the following two links:
http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/features/2007/nov07/11-13daisy.mspx
and
http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2007/nov07/11-13DaisyPR.mspx
Pratik
Pratik Patel
Director, IT Access. Director, PeopleTech.
The City University of New York
-----Original Message-----
From: athen-bounces@athenpro.org [mailto:athen-bounces@athenpro.org] On
Behalf Of Kelmer, Susan M.
Sent: Tuesday, November 13, 2007 9:52 AM
To: Access Technologists in Higher Education Network
Subject: [Athen] FW: Microsoft Word files to serve as talking books
Anyone know anything about this and whether it will actually work? Or is
this pie in the sky...
>Microsoft Word files to serve as talking books
>
>By Elsa Wenzel
>
>Microsoft and open-source site SourceForge http://www.sourceforge.net/
>will offer a free plug-in early next year that will convert Office 2007
>files to the DAISY format that translates text to speech.
>
>The free tool will add a "Save as DAISY" option within Word 2007, 2003
>and XP software. DAISY XML files can be read aloud by speech
>synthesizers, paired with audio narration and used to create electronic
>Braille. Users can navigate open-standard DAISY documents quickly by
>jumping between page elements, such as headers and indexes.
>
>The DAISY Consortium of 70 nonprofits has aimed since 1996 to make all
>published information available to people with visual impairments and
>learning disabilities. The acronym stands for Digital Accessible
>Information System.
>
>http://www.daisy.org/
>
>Digital narration serves computer users with visual impairments, people
>with learning challenges like dyslexia, as well as those with
>Parkinsons disease and other conditions that make it hard to type or
>hold a book.
>
>With the release of the Office 2007 suite in January, Microsoft shunned
>the popular, XML-based Open Document Format for its own, new Open XML
>format. The OOXML documents, which include Word files with the DOCX
>extension, are easier to retrieve if corrupted than the older DOC
>files.
>
>Versions of Word prior to 2007 can open OOXML documents after a
>one-time download of a free converter from Microsoft.
>However, critics gripe that Microsoft's format change was unnecessary
>and clumsy. Microsoft maintains that the new format enables greater
>flexibility, such as accessibility features.
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From gdietrich at htctu.net Tue Nov 13 18:21:44 2007
From: gdietrich at htctu.net (Gaeir Dietrich)
Date: Sat Jun 9 18:28:47 2018
Subject: [Athen] question regarding Braille/embossed Calculus and
Computer Science textbooks
In-Reply-To: <473A20E5.5030409@uwm.edu>
References: <473A20E5.5030409@uwm.edu>
Message-ID: <004801c82665$1a580e70$9a821299@htctu.fhda.edu>
I did not see these exact books, but both the ATPC (www.atpc.net) and APH
(www.aph.org) have calculus books in Braille.
It can be far cheaper to get a book that has already been put into Braille
and see if the instructor is willing to work with that book.
Nemeth math Braille is incredibly expensive. Believe it or not $20,000 for a
Calculus book in Braille is so cheap that I would have to wonder about the
quality...
******************************************************
Gaeir (rhymes with "fire") Dietrich
High Tech Center Training Unit of the
California Community Colleges
De Anza College, Cupertino, CA
www.htctu.net
408-996-6043
-----Original Message-----
From: athen-bounces@athenpro.org [mailto:athen-bounces@athenpro.org] On
Behalf Of Jean Salzer
Sent: Tuesday, November 13, 2007 2:11 PM
To: athen@athenpro.org
Subject: [Athen] question regarding Braille/embossed Calculus and Computer
Science textbooks
Hello all,
I've been contacted by a small private school who is in need of support
in more than one area. First, they are in need of several textbooks for
the spring semester. They have made requests to non-profit organizations
and been told it will take 'about a year' to complete the books.
Otherwise, they're looking at about $20,000 per textbook, which I know
is not out of the realm of possibilities. If anyone is aware of already
completed books from this list, please let me know and I'll forward the
information to the school.
Here is the list of books.
Introduction to Java Programming-Comprehensive version,(6^th edition) by
Y.Daniel Liang
ISBN: 0132221586. Publisher: Prentice Hall
Calculus and its Applications (11^th edition) by Goldstein, Lay,
Schneider, and Asmar
ISBN-13: 9780131919631. Publisher: Prentice Hall
Architecture of Computer Hardware and Systems Software (3^rd edition) by
Irv Englander
ISBN:9780471073253. Publisher: Wiley
If at all possible, they'll need two sets for each book - or the
electronic files - already configured for embossing. This is a brother
and sister duo.
Second, they purchased a tiger embosser with the intent of creating
their own books, and have run into problems with regard to training to
use the embosser. Does anyone know a good contact for this for the upper
midwest?
Thanks, Jean
From gdietrich at htctu.net Tue Nov 13 18:33:02 2007
From: gdietrich at htctu.net (Gaeir Dietrich)
Date: Sat Jun 9 18:28:47 2018
Subject: [Athen] Quick and Easy DAISY (was Microsoft Word files to serve
as talking books)
In-Reply-To:
References:
Message-ID: <004901c82666$ae654050$9a821299@htctu.fhda.edu>
Hi!
I have not been pushing the DAISY solution that we use here at the HTCTU,
and it has been occurring to me lately that not doing so may be a mistake.
(If for no other reason than the fact that folks think quick, easy DAISY is
unrealistic.)
We worked with a company out of Sweden called Phoneticom to customize a
DAISY tool for us.
The time that it takes me to create a DAISY book beyond what it would take
anyway to scan and OCR the book is about 15-30 minutes...and I mean to
mark-up a 400+ page book.
The DAISY itself is compiled on a server, so once the mark-up is done, so it
the computer time.
When the project is completed, you receive an e-mail and download your book.
We do not hand-code page numbers (that is automatic), and we retain both
graphics and the one-to-one page correspondence. The mark-up of headings is
done quickly and easily in MS Word and consists of simply applying word
styles to chapter headings and adding title and copyright information to the
first page.
The books always validate and work with all DAISY players.
If anyone wants more details, please let me know.
******************************************************
Gaeir (rhymes with "fire") Dietrich
High Tech Center Training Unit of the
California Community Colleges
De Anza College, Cupertino, CA
www.htctu.net
408-996-6043
-----Original Message-----
From: athen-bounces@athenpro.org [mailto:athen-bounces@athenpro.org] On
Behalf Of Kelmer, Susan M.
Sent: Tuesday, November 13, 2007 8:45 AM
To: Access Technologists in Higher Education Network
Subject: Re: [Athen] FW: Microsoft Word files to serve as talking books
>George Kerscher from the DAISY Consortium was a guest speaker
>in one of my sessions and also gave several talks himself last
>week at AHG. He told me to keep my ears to the ground on
>Tuesday for an exciting announcement regarding DAISY. I think
>this may be it.
I was on a different track this year with my workshops and lectures, so
I missed his. I would love to think this could work, it would be a
wonderful alternative to all the hand-coding that is required with DAISY
work these days. I keep looking for quick easy solutions.
-Susan
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From pratikp1 at gmail.com Tue Nov 13 23:10:27 2007
From: pratikp1 at gmail.com (Pratik Patel)
Date: Sat Jun 9 18:28:47 2018
Subject: [Athen] FW: [Dtb-talk] Urgent-Action Needed by 6 PM Today
Regarding Accessible Textbooks
Message-ID: <000d01c8268d$714e9a00$53ebce00$@com>
Dear Colleagues,
I am forwarding this document on without any comment. Least to say, I find
the alert quite interesting.
Pratik Patel
Director, IT Access. Director, PeopleTech.
The City University of New York
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Subject: [Dtb-talk] Urgent-Action Needed by 6 PM Today Regarding Accessible
Textbooks
>From: Hartle, Jesse
>To: undisclosed-recipients:
>Sent: Tuesday, November 13, 2007 12:59 PM
>Subject: Urgent-Action Needed by 6 PM Today Regarding Accessible Textbooks
>
>
>
>Fellow Federationists:
>
>
>
> We have an urgent need to defeat
> language proposed for a bill that goes to mark
> up Wednesday, November 14, 2007. The language is Section 766A in H.R.
4137.
>
>
>
>On Monday, November 5, 2007, we received
>proposed bill language for a Commission designed
>to study issues concerning the accessibility of
>textbooks in higher education, and also charged
>with developing a model project that would be
>designed to support systems that were currently
>in place. We expressed concerns relating to the
>composition of the Commission. First
>problem: The membership as described by the
>legislation involved minimal input from
>consumers, while being more favorable to the
>publishing community. Second problem: The
>pilot program is scheduled to last a minimum of
>one year longer than the Commission, and, worse
>yet, could extend longer than one year if the
>Secretary of Education chooses to extend the
>pilot program. This language, if included in
>the bill, would continue to delay access to
>information for blind students in institutions
>of Higher Education, possibly for years to come.
>
>
>
>We submitted revised language to the Committee
>asking that a majority of the Commission be
>composed of individuals with print
>disabilities. We told them that if the
>Commission was not consumer-driven, then little
>significance would come from this
>legislation. We also urged the Committee to
>strengthen the purpose of the Commission, from
>merely studying the problem, to developing
>legislation to be enacted by Congress. When
>bill H.R. 4137 was introduced, however, we
>learned that none of our suggested changes to
>improve this legislation for blind people were included.
>
>
>
>This bill is scheduled to be marked up tomorrow,
>Wednesday, November 14, 2007 so you need to call immediately.
>
>
>
>We need you to make two calls:
>
>1. Call Chairman George Miller's office at
>(202) 225-2095. He is the Chairman of the House
>Committee on Education and Labor. Tell him that
>section 766A will not help blind college
>students and urge him to have it removed.
>
>2. If your Representative is on the below
>list of Education and Labor Committee members,
>you need to call him or her. Tell your
>representative that section 766A will not help
>blind college students and urge him or her to vote to have it removed.
>
>
>
>
>
>I have included a list of the members of the
>House Education and Labor Committee below with
>their phone numbers. You can also be connected
>with Congressional offices by calling the
>Capitol switchboard at (202) 225-3121. Please
>find your state in the lists below and call now,
>then get your neighbors to call. Ask relatives
>and friends who live in other states to make these calls as well.
>
>
>
>Thank you all very much for your help on this
>urgent matter. If you have any questions,
>please call me at (410) 659-9314, extension
>2233, or e-mail me at jhartle@nfb.org.
>
>
>
>House Committee on Education and Labor
>
>Full Committee
>
>11/13/07
>
>
>
>Rep. George Miller (D CA-7), Chair
>
>
>
>Majority (27 D):
>
>
>
>Rep. George Miller (D CA-7) 202-225-2095
>
>Rep. Dale E. Kildee (D MI-5) 202-225-3611
>
>Rep. Donald M. Payne (D NJ-10) 202-225-3436
>
>Rep. Robert E. Andrews (D NJ-1) 202-225-6501
>
>Rep. Robert C. Scott (D VA-3) 202-225-8351
>
>Rep. Lynn Woolsey (D CA-6) 202-225-5161
>
>Rep. Rub?n Hinojosa (D TX-15) 202-225-2531
>
>Rep. Carolyn McCarthy (D NY-4) 202-225-5516
>
>Rep. John F. Tierney (D MA-6) 202-225-8020
>
>Rep. Dennis J. Kucinich (D OH-10) 202-225-5871
>
>Rep. David Wu (D OR-1) 202-225-0855
>
>Rep. Rush Holt (D NJ-12) 202-225-5801
>
>Rep. Susan Davis (D CA-53) 202-225-2040
>
>Rep. Danny K. Davis (D IL-7) 202-225-5006
>
>Rep. Ra?l M. Grijalva (D AZ-7) 202-225-2435
>
>Rep. Timothy H. Bishop (D NY-1) 202-225-3826
>
>Rep. Linda S?nchez (D CA-39) 202-225-6676
>
>Rep. John P. Sarbanes (D MD-3) 202-225-4016
>
>Rep. Joe Sestak (D PA-7) 202-225-2011
>
>Rep. Dave Loebsack (D IA-2) 202-225-6576
>
>Rep. Mazie K. Hirono (D HI-2) 202-225-4906
>
>Rep. Jason Altmire (D PA-4) 202-225-2565
>
>Rep. John Yarmuth (D KY-3) 202-225-5401
>
>Rep. Phil Hare (D IL-17) 202-225-5905
>
>Rep. Yvette Clarke (D NY-11) 202-225-6231
>
>Rep. Joe Courtney (D CT-2) 202-225-2076
>
>Rep. Carol Shea-Porter (D NH-1) 202-225-5456
>
>
>
>Minority (22 R):
>
>
>
>Rep. Howard P. Buck McKeon (R CA-25) 202-225-1956
>
>Rep. Thomas E. Petri (R WI-6) 202-225-2476
>
>Rep. Pete Hoekstra (R MI-2) 202-225-4401
>
>Rep. Michael N. Castle (R DE-At Large) 202-225-4165
>
>Rep. Mark Souder (R IN-3) 202-225-4436
>
>Rep. Vernon J. Ehlers (R MI-3) 202-225-3831
>
>Rep. Judy Biggert (R IL-13) 202-225-3515
>
>Rep. Todd Russell Platts (R PA-19) 202-225-5836
>
>Rep. Ric Keller (R FL-8) 202-225-2176
>
>Rep. Joe Wilson (R SC-2) 202-225-2452
>
>Rep. John Kline (R MN-2) 202-225-2271
>
>Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R WA-5) 202-225-2006
>
>Rep. Kenny Marchant (R TX-24) 202-225-6605
>
>Rep. Tom Price (R GA-6) 202-225-4501
>
>Res. Comm. Luis G. Fortu?o (R ) 202-225-2615
>
>Rep. Charles Boustany Jr. (R LA-7) 202-225-2031
>
>Rep. Virginia Foxx (R NC-5) 202-225-2071
>
>Rep. Randy Kuhl (R NY-29) 202-225-3161
>
>Rep. Rob Bishop (R UT-1) 202-225-0453
>
>Rep. David Davis (R TN-1) 202-225-6356
>
>Rep. Tim Walberg (R MI-7) 202-225-6276
>
>Rep. Dean Heller (R NV-2) 202-225-6155
>
>
>
>Question: "How do you eat an elephant?"
>
>
>
>Answer: "One bite at a time."
>
>--A little philosophy from Dr. Kenneth Jernigan
>
>
>
>
>
David Andrews and white cane Harry.
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From accessible.text at gmail.com Wed Nov 14 03:18:39 2007
From: accessible.text at gmail.com (Robert Martinengo)
Date: Sat Jun 9 18:28:47 2018
Subject: [Athen] FW: Microsoft Word files to serve as talking books
In-Reply-To: <7D1ADD40E83FAB45B7939DF1860C7116031C7127@XMS3.ad2.bu.edu>
References:
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'Garbage in, garbage out' - still says it all.
On Nov 13, 2007 5:42 PM, Berkowitz, Daniel J wrote:
> My vote for best list-serv comment of the year!
>
> "the output will be just as much crap as it would be from any other
> un-edited file"
>
>
>
> =========================
> Daniel Berkowitz - Assistant Director
> Boston University Office of Disability Services
> 19 Deerfield Street, 2nd floor
> Boston, MA 02215
>
> (617) 353-3658 (office)
> (617) 353-9646 (fax)
> djbrky@bu.edu (eMail)
> www.bu.edu/disability <
> https://xmsweb.bu.edu/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://www.bu.edu/disability
> >
>
> ________________________________
>
> From: athen-bounces@athenpro.org on behalf of Kelmer, Susan M.
> Sent: Tue 11/13/2007 5:12 PM
> To: Access Technologists in Higher Education Network
> Subject: Re: [Athen] FW: Microsoft Word files to serve as talking books
>
>
>
> >Good afternoon, as I understand it what this plugin will
> >provide is XMLDocBook conformant content. The quality of this
> >XML content will be dependent on the quality of the structure
> >of the document that is "Saved as DAISY". The second issue is
> >when will this be available and what will the quality of it be
> >as an opensource endeavor. You are still going to need
> >something to turn it into "readable" DAISY content.
>
> That's exactly what I thought. Unless the original document is
> completely edited down to header styles and etc., the output will be
> just as much crap as it would be from any other un-edited file.
>
> -Susan
>
> _______________________________________________
> Athen mailing list
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From pratikp1 at gmail.com Wed Nov 14 03:36:53 2007
From: pratikp1 at gmail.com (Pratik Patel)
Date: Sat Jun 9 18:28:47 2018
Subject: [Athen] FW: Microsoft Word files to serve as talking books
In-Reply-To: <9edf8160711140318o396c54e2kdce686b81d87ed38@mail.gmail.com>
References: <7D1ADD40E83FAB45B7939DF1860C7116031C7127@XMS3.ad2.bu.edu>
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Well, One reason to start creating well-structured documents-if you haven't
started to do so already.
Pratik
Pratik Patel
Director, IT Access. Director, PeopleTech.
The City University of New York
From: athen-bounces@athenpro.org [mailto:athen-bounces@athenpro.org] On
Behalf Of Robert Martinengo
Sent: Wednesday, November 14, 2007 6:19 AM
To: Access Technologists in Higher Education Network
Subject: Re: [Athen] FW: Microsoft Word files to serve as talking books
'Garbage in, garbage out' - still says it all.
On Nov 13, 2007 5:42 PM, Berkowitz, Daniel J wrote:
My vote for best list-serv comment of the year!
"the output will be just as much crap as it would be from any other
un-edited file"
=========================
Daniel Berkowitz - Assistant Director
Boston University Office of Disability Services
19 Deerfield Street, 2nd floor
Boston, MA 02215
(617) 353-3658 (office)
(617) 353-9646 (fax)
djbrky@bu.edu (eMail)
www.bu.edu/disability <
https://xmsweb.bu.edu/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://www.bu.edu/disability
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From dick.banks at gmail.com Wed Nov 14 05:23:15 2007
From: dick.banks at gmail.com (Dick Banks)
Date: Sat Jun 9 18:28:47 2018
Subject: [Athen] Fwd: Details concerning the Microsoft Save as DAISY XML
In-Reply-To: <005401c826bc$e35f9b60$056512c6@LENOVO>
References: <005401c826bc$e35f9b60$056512c6@LENOVO>
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Straight from the horses mouth.
---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: George Kerscher
Date: Nov 14, 2007 6:49 AM
Subject: Details concerning the Microsoft Save as DAISY XML
To: EASI@listserv.icors.org
Dear All,
Sorry for the cross posting.
Here is authoritative information concerning the announcement:
On November 13, 2007, Microsoft Corp. and the Digital Accessible
Information SYstem (DAISY) Consortium announced a joint standards-based
development project that will make it possible for computer users who are
blind
or print disabled to make better use of assistive technology in their daily
lives. A reference model for other Open XML solution providers, this open
technical collaboration project on SourceForge.net will yield a free,
downloadable plug-in for Microsoft Office Word that can convert Open
XML-based
documents into DAISY XML, the foundation of the globally accepted DAISY
Standard
for reading and publishing navigable multimedia content.
The Board, membership and staff of the DAISY Consortium welcome this
opportunity
to collaborate with Microsoft and we look forward to the release of "Save As
DAISY XML" early next year.
Additional information is available on the DAISY Web site and from
Microsoft. Important links are:
The DAISY Planet newsletter:
http://www.daisy.org/news/newsletters/planet-2007-11.shtml
DAISY News item: http://www.daisy.org/news/index.shtml#newsitem339
Microsoft Press Release:
http://www.daisy.org/news/attachments/MS-Save-As-DAISY-pressrelease.doc
Microsoft Press Pass Feature:
http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/features/2007/nov07/11-13daisy.mspx
Video interview With Markus Gylling, DAISY Consortium International
Technical Development Coordinator and Reed Shaffner, Microsoft Office Team
http://www.mseventseurope.com/teched/07/itforum/news/Pages/day2.aspx
For additional information please contact:
*George Kerscher, Secretary General, DAISY Consortium, (406) 549-4687, (406)
544-2466 (cell), kerscher@montana.com
*Lynn Leith, Head of Information Services, DAISY Consortium, (905) 304-9398,
lynn.leith@gmail.com
--
Dick Banks
CTO - EASI: Equal Access to Software and Information
Online Courses Starting Dec. 3
Syllabus for Accessible Internet Multimedia: Podcasts, Vodcasts and Streaming
http://easi.cc/workshops/bfel.htm
From SKelmer at stlcc.edu Wed Nov 14 05:38:12 2007
From: SKelmer at stlcc.edu (Kelmer, Susan M.)
Date: Sat Jun 9 18:28:47 2018
Subject: [Athen] FW: Microsoft Word files to serve as talking books
Message-ID:
>From: athen-bounces@athenpro.org
>[mailto:athen-bounces@athenpro.org] On Behalf Of Berkowitz, Daniel J
>My vote for best list-serv comment of the year!
>
>"the output will be just as much crap as it would be from any
>other un-edited file"
Thanks you, thank you. I'll be playing all week. Be sure to tip your
waitstaff.
-Susan
From ron.stewart at dolphinusa.com Wed Nov 14 06:02:21 2007
From: ron.stewart at dolphinusa.com (Ron Stewart)
Date: Sat Jun 9 18:28:47 2018
Subject: [Athen] Quick and Easy DAISY (was Microsoft Word files to
serve as talking books)
In-Reply-To: <004901c82666$ae654050$9a821299@htctu.fhda.edu>
References:
<004901c82666$ae654050$9a821299@htctu.fhda.edu>
Message-ID: <004801c826c7$0d813ca0$2883b5e0$@stewart@dolphinusa.com>
The system Gaeir is talking is a viable system for a system wide solution
but it is not without its issues as well. There is no silver bullet at this
point but good progress is being made on a variety of fronts.
Ron Stewart
-----Original Message-----
From: athen-bounces@athenpro.org [mailto:athen-bounces@athenpro.org] On
Behalf Of Gaeir Dietrich
Sent: Tuesday, November 13, 2007 9:33 PM
To: 'Access Technologists in Higher Education Network'
Subject: Re: [Athen] Quick and Easy DAISY (was Microsoft Word files to serve
as talking books)
Hi!
I have not been pushing the DAISY solution that we use here at the HTCTU,
and it has been occurring to me lately that not doing so may be a mistake.
(If for no other reason than the fact that folks think quick, easy DAISY is
unrealistic.)
We worked with a company out of Sweden called Phoneticom to customize a
DAISY tool for us.
The time that it takes me to create a DAISY book beyond what it would take
anyway to scan and OCR the book is about 15-30 minutes...and I mean to
mark-up a 400+ page book.
The DAISY itself is compiled on a server, so once the mark-up is done, so it
the computer time.
When the project is completed, you receive an e-mail and download your book.
We do not hand-code page numbers (that is automatic), and we retain both
graphics and the one-to-one page correspondence. The mark-up of headings is
done quickly and easily in MS Word and consists of simply applying word
styles to chapter headings and adding title and copyright information to the
first page.
The books always validate and work with all DAISY players.
If anyone wants more details, please let me know.
******************************************************
Gaeir (rhymes with "fire") Dietrich
High Tech Center Training Unit of the
California Community Colleges
De Anza College, Cupertino, CA
www.htctu.net
408-996-6043
-----Original Message-----
From: athen-bounces@athenpro.org [mailto:athen-bounces@athenpro.org] On
Behalf Of Kelmer, Susan M.
Sent: Tuesday, November 13, 2007 8:45 AM
To: Access Technologists in Higher Education Network
Subject: Re: [Athen] FW: Microsoft Word files to serve as talking books
>George Kerscher from the DAISY Consortium was a guest speaker
>in one of my sessions and also gave several talks himself last
>week at AHG. He told me to keep my ears to the ground on
>Tuesday for an exciting announcement regarding DAISY. I think
>this may be it.
I was on a different track this year with my workshops and lectures, so
I missed his. I would love to think this could work, it would be a
wonderful alternative to all the hand-coding that is required with DAISY
work these days. I keep looking for quick easy solutions.
-Susan
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From hadi at uiuc.edu Wed Nov 14 06:43:46 2007
From: hadi at uiuc.edu (Hadi Rangin)
Date: Sat Jun 9 18:28:47 2018
Subject: [Athen] Before you forward an e-mail
References: <000d01c8268d$714e9a00$53ebce00$@com>
Message-ID: <002801c826cc$c2f2b910$e15dae80@ita16>
Hello everyone on the list,
Could you please clean up the header of the postings you are forwarding?
As you all know we have a few screen reader users on this list and I believe
you all also know the potential problems reading e-mails with screen readers
on the web or via e-mail clients. There is no easy way to move to the body
of the forwarded e-mail in particular if the forwarded e-mail itself is
forwarded.
By removing all unnecessary header information, you would make reading
e-mails for screen reader a lot more easier, faster and pleasurable.
Thanks,
Hadi
From Crabb.15 at osu.edu Wed Nov 14 07:31:41 2007
From: Crabb.15 at osu.edu (Crabb, Nolan)
Date: Sat Jun 9 18:28:47 2018
Subject: [Athen] Microsoft and Daisy Plug-ins
In-Reply-To: <003901c826b2$a952cff0$fbf86fd0$@com>
References:
<7D1ADD40E83FAB45B7939DF1860C7116031C7127@XMS3.ad2.bu.edu>
<9edf8160711140318o396c54e2kdce686b81d87ed38@mail.gmail.com>
<003901c826b2$a952cff0$fbf86fd0$@com>
Message-ID: <200911DB087DA748846372E8038E0AE201113D83@Amazon.admin.ohio-state.edu>
I think the point Pratik made on this list today about crafting
well-structured word files is an excellent one. I'm a little concerned
by the attitude of almost-dismissal regarding the Microsoft plug-in.
Some of us, particularly those of us who rely on screen readers,
remember well the horrors of the '90s when getting Microsoft to pay any
attention at all to accessibility issues was, for a time, nearly
impossible. It's all well and good to draft clever one-liners on this
list about garbage files and crap files. But somewhere nestled amongst
those clever one-liners can perhaps be a couple of lines of celebratory
text. Granted, this plug-in will not be the end-all and be-all,
rendering all other DAISY creating processes obsolete. But this is one
old access tech dinosaur who remembers the nightmares of Internet
Explorer 4.0, which was far worse than 3.5 in terms of access, and who
can't help but extend a heart-felt congratulations to the DAISY
Consortium folks and frankly to Microsoft, for that matter, for even
getting started on this project.
The Microsoft Word 2007 plug-in for PDF creation isn't perfect either,
but if the Word file was well constructed and the creator paid careful
attention to using styles and so forth, it's not terrible. It comes
pretty close to creating an accessible PDF file--not perfect, but pretty
close.
For that matter, the Duxbury folks have long advocated the use of styles
in Word as one way to create even better more accurate braille
formatting and translations. Those who fail to do that can create
legendarily awful braille! I know! I've seen it! :-) Yet, we don't
dismiss Duxbury out of hand for at least trying to integrate its product
with Word's file structure.
Today, after many years and iterations of software, a student who needs
something brailled and who has the hardware and software necessary to do
it can create highly usable braille for him or herself. Not always, of
course. We all know of thousands of instances where tables, charts, and
graphs are problematic for all but the most expert among us. But those
of us who remember hand-transcribed braille with all its oddities and
length of production time will be among that small cadre of folks who
can recognize that we've made huge strides in terms of quality braille
production. This little seemingly not-too-significant plug-in may be
the beginning of what will someday become a highly automated DAISY
creation process. After all, if someone who neither reads braille nor
knows much about it can, by following closely the styles and other
elements of a well-structured Word file, create beautifully formatted
material in many circumstances, , surely the day will come when the
DAISY process experiences similar benchmarks of success. We do well, it
seems to me, to celebrate what progress now is and hope for additional
progress tomorrow. Perhaps the reminder that none of us will be
replaced any time soon by highly automated software will allow us to
celebrate the positive things this plug-in and all the behind-the-scenes
efforts it represents on all sides means. The fact that Microsoft is
even willing to educate itself somewhat concerning DAISY is, to those of
us who remember darker times, nothing short of a pre-holiday miracle.
Best Wishes,
Nolan
Nolan Crabb
Director of Assistive Technology
The Ohio State University
2054 Drake Center, 1849 Cannon Dr., Columbus, OH 43210
Ph. (614) 735-8688
E-mail: crabb.15@osu.edu
From rbeach at kckcc.edu Wed Nov 14 08:02:50 2007
From: rbeach at kckcc.edu (Robert Beach)
Date: Sat Jun 9 18:28:47 2018
Subject: [Athen] Microsoft and Daisy Plug-ins
In-Reply-To: <200911DB087DA748846372E8038E0AE201113D83@Amazon.admin.ohio-state.edu>
References:
<7D1ADD40E83FAB45B7939DF1860C7116031C7127@XMS3.ad2.bu.edu>
<9edf8160711140318o396c54e2kdce686b81d87ed38@mail.gmail.com>
<003901c826b2$a952cff0$fbf86fd0$@com>
<200911DB087DA748846372E8038E0AE201113D83@Amazon.admin.ohio-state.edu>
Message-ID: <473AC7CA020000CF00005F2D@mymail.kckcc.edu>
Excellent points, Nolan and Pratic. I realize that the editing process is still the major issue with alt format production, and I doubt we'll get away from that any time soon. However, this plug-in just might help train folks on the importance of well structured files.
Personally, I'm glad to know MS is at least taking notice. Hats off to the DAISY consortium as well.
Robert Lee Beach
Assistive Technology Specialist
Kansas City Kansas Community College
7250 State Avenue
Kansas City, KS 66112
Phone: (913) 288-7671
Fax: (913) 288-7678
E-mail: rbeach@kckcc.edu
>>> "Crabb, Nolan" 11/14/2007 9:31 AM >>>
I think the point Pratik made on this list today about crafting
well-structured word files is an excellent one. I'm a little concerned
by the attitude of almost-dismissal regarding the Microsoft plug-in.
Some of us, particularly those of us who rely on screen readers,
remember well the horrors of the '90s when getting Microsoft to pay any
attention at all to accessibility issues was, for a time, nearly
impossible. It's all well and good to draft clever one-liners on this
list about garbage files and crap files. But somewhere nestled amongst
those clever one-liners can perhaps be a couple of lines of celebratory
text. Granted, this plug-in will not be the end-all and be-all,
rendering all other DAISY creating processes obsolete. But this is one
old access tech dinosaur who remembers the nightmares of Internet
Explorer 4.0, which was far worse than 3.5 in terms of access, and who
can't help but extend a heart-felt congratulations to the DAISY
Consortium folks and frankly to Microsoft, for that matter, for even
getting started on this project.
The Microsoft Word 2007 plug-in for PDF creation isn't perfect either,
but if the Word file was well constructed and the creator paid careful
attention to using styles and so forth, it's not terrible. It comes
pretty close to creating an accessible PDF file--not perfect, but pretty
close.
For that matter, the Duxbury folks have long advocated the use of styles
in Word as one way to create even better more accurate braille
formatting and translations. Those who fail to do that can create
legendarily awful braille! I know! I've seen it! :-) Yet, we don't
dismiss Duxbury out of hand for at least trying to integrate its product
with Word's file structure.
Today, after many years and iterations of software, a student who needs
something brailled and who has the hardware and software necessary to do
it can create highly usable braille for him or herself. Not always, of
course. We all know of thousands of instances where tables, charts, and
graphs are problematic for all but the most expert among us. But those
of us who remember hand-transcribed braille with all its oddities and
length of production time will be among that small cadre of folks who
can recognize that we've made huge strides in terms of quality braille
production. This little seemingly not-too-significant plug-in may be
the beginning of what will someday become a highly automated DAISY
creation process. After all, if someone who neither reads braille nor
knows much about it can, by following closely the styles and other
elements of a well-structured Word file, create beautifully formatted
material in many circumstances, , surely the day will come when the
DAISY process experiences similar benchmarks of success. We do well, it
seems to me, to celebrate what progress now is and hope for additional
progress tomorrow. Perhaps the reminder that none of us will be
replaced any time soon by highly automated software will allow us to
celebrate the positive things this plug-in and all the behind-the-scenes
efforts it represents on all sides means. The fact that Microsoft is
even willing to educate itself somewhat concerning DAISY is, to those of
us who remember darker times, nothing short of a pre-holiday miracle.
Best Wishes,
Nolan
Nolan Crabb
Director of Assistive Technology
The Ohio State University
2054 Drake Center, 1849 Cannon Dr., Columbus, OH 43210
Ph. (614) 735-8688
E-mail: crabb.15@osu.edu
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From SKelmer at stlcc.edu Wed Nov 14 07:58:58 2007
From: SKelmer at stlcc.edu (Kelmer, Susan M.)
Date: Sat Jun 9 18:28:47 2018
Subject: [Athen] Microsoft and Daisy Plug-ins
Message-ID:
>From: athen-bounces@athenpro.org
>[mailto:athen-bounces@athenpro.org] On Behalf Of Crabb, Nolan
>Sent: Wednesday, November 14, 2007 9:32 AM
>To: Access Technologists in Higher Education Network
>Subject: [Athen] Microsoft and Daisy Plug-ins
>
>I think the point Pratik made on this list today about
>crafting well-structured word files is an excellent one. I'm
>a little concerned by the attitude of almost-dismissal
>regarding the Microsoft plug-in.
>Some of us, particularly those of us who rely on screen
>readers, remember well the horrors of the '90s when getting
>Microsoft to pay any attention at all to accessibility issues
>was, for a time, nearly impossible. It's all well and good to
>draft clever one-liners on this list about garbage files and
>crap files. But somewhere nestled amongst those clever
>one-liners can perhaps be a couple of lines of celebratory
>text.
Your point is taken. However, there is nothing to celebrate about a
product that doesn't do any more than products that are already on the
market. What value is it if it is just one more of the same?
I agree, perfect styling of the original document is the key to good
DAISY production. I am actively looking for the "magic bullet" and am
not afraid to say so. I want a document to come out of the scanner with
most of this work already done. I am tired of spending hours and hours
going through a document to code styles, I'm tired of training temporary
workers to do it. I'm especially tired of taking page headers and
footers and putting them where they belong; I opt for deleting them (and
page numbers as well) in an effort to save time. I want a product that
can take that book from scanner to DAISY conversion without my
fingerprints having to be all over it in a multi-step process. It is
time-consuming and ineffective, as I always make mistakes and as far as
I'm concerned these documents are substandard when they are done. I
realize no electronic product is going to take me to perfection at this
point, but if it can take me partway there, giving me more time to edit
what needs to be edited, perfection takes a huge step forward.
At AHG I heard the goal was "less than one minute per page." Oh, how
I'd love to say we can accomplish that, but with the exception of a rare
few books, there is no way we're only spending 1 minute per page to
scan, OCR, manual edit, and push to audio or other format that the
student needs. I recently spent almost 30 hours on an 85-page book
filled with images, graphics, tables, charts, hand-written text, etc. I
might as well have typed the book by hand by the time I got done messing
with it. The TCO on that one went WAY over the top.
Until we have OCR that can place styles, headers, and footers, and until
we have tools that take those files and turn them easily from the OCR'd
text to the final output, we will still be behind the 8 ball on this
one. When I hear of a product that is supposed to help, I'm skeptical,
since I've been fooled before. And I do feel the new Microsoft
initiative is no different than any of the other tools that have been
developed out there so far.
-Susan Kelmer
From norm.coombs at gmail.com Wed Nov 14 09:55:20 2007
From: norm.coombs at gmail.com (Prof Norm Coombs)
Date: Sat Jun 9 18:28:47 2018
Subject: [Athen] Microsoft and Daisy Plug-ins
In-Reply-To: <473AC7CA020000CF00005F2D@mymail.kckcc.edu>
References:
<7D1ADD40E83FAB45B7939DF1860C7116031C7127@XMS3.ad2.bu.edu>
<9edf8160711140318o396c54e2kdce686b81d87ed38@mail.gmail.com>
<003901c826b2$a952cff0$fbf86fd0$@com>
<200911DB087DA748846372E8038E0AE201113D83@Amazon.admin.ohio-state.edu>
<473AC7CA020000CF00005F2D@mymail.kckcc.edu>
Message-ID: <6.0.3.0.2.20071114095332.0222f640@pop.gmail.com>
I want to agree with the positive remarks by Nolan and Robert.
If someone thinks that some piece of software will act like magic and
create great text, it won't happen. We will always need a thoughtful,
intelligent author. But this means that such an author can make DAISY
files easily using software that they already use daily.
Norm
At 08:02 AM 11/14/2007, you wrote:
>Excellent points, Nolan and Pratic. I realize that the editing process is
>still the major issue with alt format production, and I doubt we'll get
>away from that any time soon. However, this plug-in just might help train
>folks on the importance of well structured files.
>
>Personally, I'm glad to know MS is at least taking notice. Hats off to
>the DAISY consortium as well.
>
>
>
>
>Robert Lee Beach
>Assistive Technology Specialist
>Kansas City Kansas Community College
>7250 State Avenue
>Kansas City, KS 66112
>Phone: (913) 288-7671
>Fax: (913) 288-7678
>E-mail: rbeach@kckcc.edu
>
> >>> "Crabb, Nolan" 11/14/2007 9:31 AM >>>
>I think the point Pratik made on this list today about crafting
>well-structured word files is an excellent one. I'm a little concerned
>by the attitude of almost-dismissal regarding the Microsoft plug-in.
>Some of us, particularly those of us who rely on screen readers,
>remember well the horrors of the '90s when getting Microsoft to pay any
>attention at all to accessibility issues was, for a time, nearly
>impossible. It's all well and good to draft clever one-liners on this
>list about garbage files and crap files. But somewhere nestled amongst
>those clever one-liners can perhaps be a couple of lines of celebratory
>text. Granted, this plug-in will not be the end-all and be-all,
>rendering all other DAISY creating processes obsolete. But this is one
>old access tech dinosaur who remembers the nightmares of Internet
>Explorer 4.0, which was far worse than 3.5 in terms of access, and who
>can't help but extend a heart-felt congratulations to the DAISY
>Consortium folks and frankly to Microsoft, for that matter, for even
>getting started on this project.
>
>The Microsoft Word 2007 plug-in for PDF creation isn't perfect either,
>but if the Word file was well constructed and the creator paid careful
>attention to using styles and so forth, it's not terrible. It comes
>pretty close to creating an accessible PDF file--not perfect, but pretty
>close.
>
>For that matter, the Duxbury folks have long advocated the use of styles
>in Word as one way to create even better more accurate braille
>formatting and translations. Those who fail to do that can create
>legendarily awful braille! I know! I've seen it! :-) Yet, we don't
>dismiss Duxbury out of hand for at least trying to integrate its product
>with Word's file structure.
>
>Today, after many years and iterations of software, a student who needs
>something brailled and who has the hardware and software necessary to do
>it can create highly usable braille for him or herself. Not always, of
>course. We all know of thousands of instances where tables, charts, and
>graphs are problematic for all but the most expert among us. But those
>of us who remember hand-transcribed braille with all its oddities and
>length of production time will be among that small cadre of folks who
>can recognize that we've made huge strides in terms of quality braille
>production. This little seemingly not-too-significant plug-in may be
>the beginning of what will someday become a highly automated DAISY
>creation process. After all, if someone who neither reads braille nor
>knows much about it can, by following closely the styles and other
>elements of a well-structured Word file, create beautifully formatted
>material in many circumstances, , surely the day will come when the
>DAISY process experiences similar benchmarks of success. We do well, it
>seems to me, to celebrate what progress now is and hope for additional
>progress tomorrow. Perhaps the reminder that none of us will be
>replaced any time soon by highly automated software will allow us to
>celebrate the positive things this plug-in and all the behind-the-scenes
>efforts it represents on all sides means. The fact that Microsoft is
>even willing to educate itself somewhat concerning DAISY is, to those of
>us who remember darker times, nothing short of a pre-holiday miracle.
>
>Best Wishes,
>
>Nolan
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>Nolan Crabb
>Director of Assistive Technology
>The Ohio State University
>2054 Drake Center, 1849 Cannon Dr., Columbus, OH 43210
>
>Ph. (614) 735-8688
>E-mail: crabb.15@osu.edu
>
>
>
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Date: Sat Jun 9 18:28:47 2018
Subject: [Athen] Microsoft and Daisy Plug-ins
Message-ID:
Norm wrote:
I want to agree with the positive remarks by Nolan and Robert.
If someone thinks that some piece of software will act like magic and
create great text, it won't happen.
We used to think that about voice recognition, too. "It'll never work"
we said. Then Dragon 9 came out and worked better out of the box than
anything we could have imagined even a year or two ago.
I believe this will happen with book production too. "It'll never
work," we say. Well, it may not happen in the next six months or year,
but I'm laying odds it's going to happen and in a relatively short
amount of time. The hand-production of these alternate formats is going
to become so easy and fast that we will be able to say, "finally,
something that works!"
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From pratikp1 at gmail.com Wed Nov 14 10:40:38 2007
From: pratikp1 at gmail.com (Pratik Patel)
Date: Sat Jun 9 18:28:47 2018
Subject: [Athen] Microsoft and Daisy Plug-ins
In-Reply-To:
References:
Message-ID: <018901c826ed$e95fbf50$bc1f3df0$@com>
Susan,
Your dream is going to be a reality very soon. Unfortunately I can't say
much more at this point.
Pratik Patel
Director, IT Access. Director, PeopleTech.
The City University of New York
-----Original Message-----
From: athen-bounces@athenpro.org [mailto:athen-bounces@athenpro.org] On
Behalf Of Kelmer, Susan M.
Sent: Wednesday, November 14, 2007 10:59 AM
To: Access Technologists in Higher Education Network
Subject: Re: [Athen] Microsoft and Daisy Plug-ins
>From: athen-bounces@athenpro.org
>[mailto:athen-bounces@athenpro.org] On Behalf Of Crabb, Nolan
>Sent: Wednesday, November 14, 2007 9:32 AM
>To: Access Technologists in Higher Education Network
>Subject: [Athen] Microsoft and Daisy Plug-ins
>
>I think the point Pratik made on this list today about
>crafting well-structured word files is an excellent one. I'm
>a little concerned by the attitude of almost-dismissal
>regarding the Microsoft plug-in.
>Some of us, particularly those of us who rely on screen
>readers, remember well the horrors of the '90s when getting
>Microsoft to pay any attention at all to accessibility issues
>was, for a time, nearly impossible. It's all well and good to
>draft clever one-liners on this list about garbage files and
>crap files. But somewhere nestled amongst those clever
>one-liners can perhaps be a couple of lines of celebratory
>text.
Your point is taken. However, there is nothing to celebrate about a
product that doesn't do any more than products that are already on the
market. What value is it if it is just one more of the same?
I agree, perfect styling of the original document is the key to good
DAISY production. I am actively looking for the "magic bullet" and am
not afraid to say so. I want a document to come out of the scanner with
most of this work already done. I am tired of spending hours and hours
going through a document to code styles, I'm tired of training temporary
workers to do it. I'm especially tired of taking page headers and
footers and putting them where they belong; I opt for deleting them (and
page numbers as well) in an effort to save time. I want a product that
can take that book from scanner to DAISY conversion without my
fingerprints having to be all over it in a multi-step process. It is
time-consuming and ineffective, as I always make mistakes and as far as
I'm concerned these documents are substandard when they are done. I
realize no electronic product is going to take me to perfection at this
point, but if it can take me partway there, giving me more time to edit
what needs to be edited, perfection takes a huge step forward.
At AHG I heard the goal was "less than one minute per page." Oh, how
I'd love to say we can accomplish that, but with the exception of a rare
few books, there is no way we're only spending 1 minute per page to
scan, OCR, manual edit, and push to audio or other format that the
student needs. I recently spent almost 30 hours on an 85-page book
filled with images, graphics, tables, charts, hand-written text, etc. I
might as well have typed the book by hand by the time I got done messing
with it. The TCO on that one went WAY over the top.
Until we have OCR that can place styles, headers, and footers, and until
we have tools that take those files and turn them easily from the OCR'd
text to the final output, we will still be behind the 8 ball on this
one. When I hear of a product that is supposed to help, I'm skeptical,
since I've been fooled before. And I do feel the new Microsoft
initiative is no different than any of the other tools that have been
developed out there so far.
-Susan Kelmer
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From SKelmer at stlcc.edu Wed Nov 14 10:43:37 2007
From: SKelmer at stlcc.edu (Kelmer, Susan M.)
Date: Sat Jun 9 18:28:47 2018
Subject: [Athen] Microsoft and Daisy Plug-ins
Message-ID:
>From: athen-bounces@athenpro.org
>[mailto:athen-bounces@athenpro.org] On Behalf Of Pratik Patel
>Susan,
>
>Your dream is going to be a reality very soon. Unfortunately
>I can't say much more at this point.
Trust me, I've heard it blowing on the wind...that's why I know it's
close, that a breakthrough is coming. I'm looking forward to it. I
could turn my dream of turning books around in a day instead of 4-10
days a reality if the software was there to do the job.
-Susan Kelmer
From dmurphy at collegeofthedesert.edu Wed Nov 14 11:55:39 2007
From: dmurphy at collegeofthedesert.edu (Daryl Murphy)
Date: Sat Jun 9 18:28:47 2018
Subject: [Athen] Microsoft and Daisy Plug-ins
In-Reply-To:
References:
Message-ID: <866D94404CE9D049B12203795063D4DC748125@Dccdmail3.dccd.cc.ca.us>
There is a lot of speculation of what Microsoft will provide in the this
Free add-in. Yes, as with any type of documents, including HTML (which
daisy uses), or just as a student English paper, format and style is the
key. I suggest we wait and see what the plug-in will be designed to do.
As with any plug-in, it is designed to make our jobs easier. The one
plug-in that comes with Vista or as a free download for XP is one that
very few people use or just don't understand what it does. That's the
Microsoft document XPS writer. It produces a print view for any
printer. It doesn't have the hang-ups that a Pdf file might have, JAWS
or any screen reader has no problem reading it, or just a text reader.
-----Original Message-----
From: athen-bounces@athenpro.org [mailto:athen-bounces@athenpro.org] On
Behalf Of Kelmer, Susan M.
Sent: Wednesday, November 14, 2007 07:59
To: Access Technologists in Higher Education Network
Subject: Re: [Athen] Microsoft and Daisy Plug-ins
>From: athen-bounces@athenpro.org
>[mailto:athen-bounces@athenpro.org] On Behalf Of Crabb, Nolan
>Sent: Wednesday, November 14, 2007 9:32 AM
>To: Access Technologists in Higher Education Network
>Subject: [Athen] Microsoft and Daisy Plug-ins
>
>I think the point Pratik made on this list today about
>crafting well-structured word files is an excellent one. I'm
>a little concerned by the attitude of almost-dismissal
>regarding the Microsoft plug-in.
>Some of us, particularly those of us who rely on screen
>readers, remember well the horrors of the '90s when getting
>Microsoft to pay any attention at all to accessibility issues
>was, for a time, nearly impossible. It's all well and good to
>draft clever one-liners on this list about garbage files and
>crap files. But somewhere nestled amongst those clever
>one-liners can perhaps be a couple of lines of celebratory
>text.
Your point is taken. However, there is nothing to celebrate about a
product that doesn't do any more than products that are already on the
market. What value is it if it is just one more of the same?
I agree, perfect styling of the original document is the key to good
DAISY production. I am actively looking for the "magic bullet" and am
not afraid to say so. I want a document to come out of the scanner with
most of this work already done. I am tired of spending hours and hours
going through a document to code styles, I'm tired of training temporary
workers to do it. I'm especially tired of taking page headers and
footers and putting them where they belong; I opt for deleting them (and
page numbers as well) in an effort to save time. I want a product that
can take that book from scanner to DAISY conversion without my
fingerprints having to be all over it in a multi-step process. It is
time-consuming and ineffective, as I always make mistakes and as far as
I'm concerned these documents are substandard when they are done. I
realize no electronic product is going to take me to perfection at this
point, but if it can take me partway there, giving me more time to edit
what needs to be edited, perfection takes a huge step forward.
At AHG I heard the goal was "less than one minute per page." Oh, how
I'd love to say we can accomplish that, but with the exception of a rare
few books, there is no way we're only spending 1 minute per page to
scan, OCR, manual edit, and push to audio or other format that the
student needs. I recently spent almost 30 hours on an 85-page book
filled with images, graphics, tables, charts, hand-written text, etc. I
might as well have typed the book by hand by the time I got done messing
with it. The TCO on that one went WAY over the top.
Until we have OCR that can place styles, headers, and footers, and until
we have tools that take those files and turn them easily from the OCR'd
text to the final output, we will still be behind the 8 ball on this
one. When I hear of a product that is supposed to help, I'm skeptical,
since I've been fooled before. And I do feel the new Microsoft
initiative is no different than any of the other tools that have been
developed out there so far.
-Susan Kelmer
_______________________________________________
Athen mailing list
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From hascherdss at gmail.com Wed Nov 14 13:21:28 2007
From: hascherdss at gmail.com (Heidi Scher)
Date: Sat Jun 9 18:28:47 2018
Subject: [Athen] Canon DR-9080C Problem
Message-ID: <6e0d34c90711141321o66ba2261p931846b616d52d2e@mail.gmail.com>
Hello all!
Much to my horror this afternoon, we're having trouble with our Canon
DR-9080C scanner. The light on the Start button refuses to come on.
The only time it is lit is when we press the Count Only button. Then
when we press start, the feeder tray goes up and down, and up and
down, and up and down, and up and down....until we can depress the
Count Only button again to stop it. But it won't feed any paper
through.
Any one had such a problem or have suggestions???
TIA,
Heidi
--
Heidi Scher, M.S., CRC
Interim Assistant Director
Center for Educational Access
University of Arkansas
1 University of Arkansas, ARKU 104
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 575-3104 (voice)
(479) 575-7445 (fax)
(479) 575-3646 (tdd)
From ron.stewart at dolphinusa.com Wed Nov 14 13:59:47 2007
From: ron.stewart at dolphinusa.com (Ron Stewart)
Date: Sat Jun 9 18:28:47 2018
Subject: [Athen] Canon DR-9080C Problem
In-Reply-To: <6e0d34c90711141321o66ba2261p931846b616d52d2e@mail.gmail.com>
References: <6e0d34c90711141321o66ba2261p931846b616d52d2e@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <01a301c82709$ac380300$04a80900$@stewart@dolphinusa.com>
Try doing a factory reset, the instructions should be in the manual.
Ron
-----Original Message-----
From: athen-bounces@athenpro.org [mailto:athen-bounces@athenpro.org] On
Behalf Of Heidi Scher
Sent: Wednesday, November 14, 2007 4:21 PM
To: athen@athenpro.org
Subject: [Athen] Canon DR-9080C Problem
Hello all!
Much to my horror this afternoon, we're having trouble with our Canon
DR-9080C scanner. The light on the Start button refuses to come on.
The only time it is lit is when we press the Count Only button. Then
when we press start, the feeder tray goes up and down, and up and
down, and up and down, and up and down....until we can depress the
Count Only button again to stop it. But it won't feed any paper
through.
Any one had such a problem or have suggestions???
TIA,
Heidi
--
Heidi Scher, M.S., CRC
Interim Assistant Director
Center for Educational Access
University of Arkansas
1 University of Arkansas, ARKU 104
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 575-3104 (voice)
(479) 575-7445 (fax)
(479) 575-3646 (tdd)
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From Nick.Baker at mso.umt.edu Wed Nov 14 13:59:55 2007
From: Nick.Baker at mso.umt.edu (Baker, Nick)
Date: Sat Jun 9 18:28:47 2018
Subject: [Athen] Canon DR-9080C Problem
In-Reply-To: <6e0d34c90711141321o66ba2261p931846b616d52d2e@mail.gmail.com>
References: <6e0d34c90711141321o66ba2261p931846b616d52d2e@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <42816E1795C8EB44B1676468392D0794569816@MUMMAILVS1.gs.umt.edu>
It sounds like the scanner can't detect the position of the feed tray
and paper level, so unless it is as simple as dirt or paper scraps
blocking the sensor (Have you looked at/cleaned the paper path?), I
would call Canon for service unless you are a competent repair person.
Canon had a repair person at our office in 24 hours and parts shipped to
us the following day when ours was damaged in shipping.
Nick
Nick Baker
Assistive Technology Coordinator
nick.baker@umontana.edu
406-243-2234 (Voice/TTY)
406-243-2663 (Voice only)
Disability Services for Students
The University of Montana
EL 154
32 Campus Drive
Missoula, MT 59812
-----Original Message-----
From: athen-bounces@athenpro.org [mailto:athen-bounces@athenpro.org] On
Behalf Of Heidi Scher
Sent: Wednesday, November 14, 2007 2:21 PM
To: athen@athenpro.org
Subject: [Athen] Canon DR-9080C Problem
Hello all!
Much to my horror this afternoon, we're having trouble with our Canon
DR-9080C scanner. The light on the Start button refuses to come on.
The only time it is lit is when we press the Count Only button. Then
when we press start, the feeder tray goes up and down, and up and
down, and up and down, and up and down....until we can depress the
Count Only button again to stop it. But it won't feed any paper
through.
Any one had such a problem or have suggestions???
TIA,
Heidi
--
Heidi Scher, M.S., CRC
Interim Assistant Director
Center for Educational Access
University of Arkansas
1 University of Arkansas, ARKU 104
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 575-3104 (voice)
(479) 575-7445 (fax)
(479) 575-3646 (tdd)
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From gdietrich at htctu.net Wed Nov 14 13:55:10 2007
From: gdietrich at htctu.net (Gaeir Dietrich)
Date: Sat Jun 9 18:28:47 2018
Subject: [Athen] Canon DR-9080C Problem
In-Reply-To: <6e0d34c90711141321o66ba2261p931846b616d52d2e@mail.gmail.com>
References: <6e0d34c90711141321o66ba2261p931846b616d52d2e@mail.gmail.com>
Message-ID: <006701c82709$086f4d00$9a821299@htctu.fhda.edu>
Check your software setting. It may be that what has happened is that the
feeding options settings has been changed from automatic to something else.
******************************************************
Gaeir (rhymes with "fire") Dietrich
High Tech Center Training Unit of the
California Community Colleges
De Anza College, Cupertino, CA
www.htctu.net
408-996-6043
-----Original Message-----
From: athen-bounces@athenpro.org [mailto:athen-bounces@athenpro.org] On
Behalf Of Heidi Scher
Sent: Wednesday, November 14, 2007 1:21 PM
To: athen@athenpro.org
Subject: [Athen] Canon DR-9080C Problem
Hello all!
Much to my horror this afternoon, we're having trouble with our Canon
DR-9080C scanner. The light on the Start button refuses to come on.
The only time it is lit is when we press the Count Only button. Then
when we press start, the feeder tray goes up and down, and up and
down, and up and down, and up and down....until we can depress the
Count Only button again to stop it. But it won't feed any paper
through.
Any one had such a problem or have suggestions???
TIA,
Heidi
--
Heidi Scher, M.S., CRC
Interim Assistant Director
Center for Educational Access
University of Arkansas
1 University of Arkansas, ARKU 104
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 575-3104 (voice)
(479) 575-7445 (fax)
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From gerrynies at mail.und.nodak.edu Wed Nov 14 14:03:53 2007
From: gerrynies at mail.und.nodak.edu (Gerry Nies)
Date: Sat Jun 9 18:28:47 2018
Subject: [Athen] Canon DR-9080C Problem
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Heidi
I presume you have unplugged the scanner, turned off the computer, said a prayer or used the words only a good sailor would know and turned every thing back on.
Just kidding.
It was nice to meet you at AGH
Gerry Nies
Gerry Nies
Information Technology Tech
University of North Dakota
Disability Services for Students
McCannel Hall Room 190
2891 2nd Avenue North Stop 9040
Grand Forks, ND 58202-9040
(701)777-3827
(701)777-4170 FAX
gerrynies@mail.und.nodak.edu
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>>> "Heidi Scher" 11/14/2007 3:21 PM >>>
Hello all!
Much to my horror this afternoon, we're having trouble with our Canon
DR-9080C scanner. The light on the Start button refuses to come on.
The only time it is lit is when we press the Count Only button. Then
when we press start, the feeder tray goes up and down, and up and
down, and up and down, and up and down....until we can depress the
Count Only button again to stop it. But it won't feed any paper
through.
Any one had such a problem or have suggestions???
TIA,
Heidi
--
Heidi Scher, M.S., CRC
Interim Assistant Director
Center for Educational Access
University of Arkansas
1 University of Arkansas, ARKU 104
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 575-3104 (voice)
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From wink.harner at mcmail.maricopa.edu Wed Nov 14 14:31:34 2007
From: wink.harner at mcmail.maricopa.edu (Wink Harner)
Date: Sat Jun 9 18:28:47 2018
Subject: [Athen] Microsoft and Daisy Plug-ins
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Very well said, Nolan!
Wink
Ms. Wink Harner
Manager
Disability Resources & Services
Mesa Community College
Crabb, Nolan wrote:
> I think the point Pratik made on this list today about crafting
> well-structured word files is an excellent one. I'm a little concerned
> by the attitude of almost-dismissal regarding the Microsoft plug-in.
> Some of us, particularly those of us who rely on screen readers,
> remember well the horrors of the '90s when getting Microsoft to pay any
> attention at all to accessibility issues was, for a time, nearly
> impossible. It's all well and good to draft clever one-liners on this
> list about garbage files and crap files. But somewhere nestled amongst
> those clever one-liners can perhaps be a couple of lines of celebratory
> text. Granted, this plug-in will not be the end-all and be-all,
> rendering all other DAISY creating processes obsolete. But this is one
> old access tech dinosaur who remembers the nightmares of Internet
> Explorer 4.0, which was far worse than 3.5 in terms of access, and who
> can't help but extend a heart-felt congratulations to the DAISY
> Consortium folks and frankly to Microsoft, for that matter, for even
> getting started on this project.
>
> The Microsoft Word 2007 plug-in for PDF creation isn't perfect either,
> but if the Word file was well constructed and the creator paid careful
> attention to using styles and so forth, it's not terrible. It comes
> pretty close to creating an accessible PDF file--not perfect, but pretty
> close.
>
> For that matter, the Duxbury folks have long advocated the use of styles
> in Word as one way to create even better more accurate braille
> formatting and translations. Those who fail to do that can create
> legendarily awful braille! I know! I've seen it! :-) Yet, we don't
> dismiss Duxbury out of hand for at least trying to integrate its product
> with Word's file structure.
>
> Today, after many years and iterations of software, a student who needs
> something brailled and who has the hardware and software necessary to do
> it can create highly usable braille for him or herself. Not always, of
> course. We all know of thousands of instances where tables, charts, and
> graphs are problematic for all but the most expert among us. But those
> of us who remember hand-transcribed braille with all its oddities and
> length of production time will be among that small cadre of folks who
> can recognize that we've made huge strides in terms of quality braille
> production. This little seemingly not-too-significant plug-in may be
> the beginning of what will someday become a highly automated DAISY
> creation process. After all, if someone who neither reads braille nor
> knows much about it can, by following closely the styles and other
> elements of a well-structured Word file, create beautifully formatted
> material in many circumstances, , surely the day will come when the
> DAISY process experiences similar benchmarks of success. We do well, it
> seems to me, to celebrate what progress now is and hope for additional
> progress tomorrow. Perhaps the reminder that none of us will be
> replaced any time soon by highly automated software will allow us to
> celebrate the positive things this plug-in and all the behind-the-scenes
> efforts it represents on all sides means. The fact that Microsoft is
> even willing to educate itself somewhat concerning DAISY is, to those of
> us who remember darker times, nothing short of a pre-holiday miracle.
>
> Best Wishes,
>
> Nolan
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> Nolan Crabb
> Director of Assistive Technology
> The Ohio State University
> 2054 Drake Center, 1849 Cannon Dr., Columbus, OH 43210
>
> Ph. (614) 735-8688
> E-mail: crabb.15@osu.edu
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From hascherdss at gmail.com Wed Nov 14 14:45:53 2007
From: hascherdss at gmail.com (Heidi Scher)
Date: Sat Jun 9 18:28:47 2018
Subject: [Athen] Canon DR-9080C Problem
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Hi all!
Thanks for the quick input!!! I do appreciate you all!
We've done a bit of everything at this point (including the good
sailor dis-cuss-ion). Seems that recently when we moved it, the Tech
Specialist connected it up USB rather than SCSI as it was previously.
We switched it back to SCSI, and it's working now!
Once we get this scan job done, we may do the factory reset. Then
again, if it's working.... :-)
Thanks again!
Heidi
PS Good to meet you, too, Gerry! Looking forward to working with you
on our 'assignment'!
On 11/14/07, Gerry Nies wrote:
>
>
> Heidi
>
> I presume you have unplugged the scanner, turned off the computer, said a
> prayer or used the words only a good sailor would know and turned every
> thing back on.
>
> Just kidding.
>
> It was nice to meet you at AGH
>
> Gerry Nies
>
>
> Gerry Nies
>
> Information Technology Tech
>
> University of North Dakota
> Disability Services for Students
> McCannel Hall Room 190
> 2891 2nd Avenue North Stop 9040
> Grand Forks, ND 58202-9040
> (701)777-3827
> (701)777-4170 FAX
> gerrynies@mail.und.nodak.edu
>
>
> STOP!
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>
> >>> "Heidi Scher" 11/14/2007 3:21 PM >>>
>
> Hello all!
>
> Much to my horror this afternoon, we're having trouble with our Canon
> DR-9080C scanner. The light on the Start button refuses to come on.
> The only time it is lit is when we press the Count Only button. Then
> when we press start, the feeder tray goes up and down, and up and
> down, and up and down, and up and down....until we can depress the
> Count Only button again to stop it. But it won't feed any paper
> through.
>
> Any one had such a problem or have suggestions???
>
> TIA,
> Heidi
>
> --
>
> Heidi Scher, M.S., CRC
> Interim Assistant Director
> Center for Educational Access
> University of Arkansas
> 1 University of Arkansas, ARKU 104
> Fayetteville, AR 72701
> (479) 575-3104 (voice)
> (479) 575-7445 (fax)
> (479) 575-3646 (tdd)
>
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From CUTLER_ELLEN at smc.edu Wed Nov 14 17:26:05 2007
From: CUTLER_ELLEN at smc.edu (CUTLER_ELLEN)
Date: Sat Jun 9 18:28:47 2018
Subject: [Athen] (no subject)
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I wanted to share with you all that Santa Monica College is currently
accepting applications for a full-time High Tech Center faculty
position; the job description is attached.
Please excuse the cross-postings.
Thanks, Ellen
Ellen Cutler
Santa Monica College
Disabled Student Services, High Tech Training Center
1900 Pico Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90405
310.434-4496
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From accessible.text at gmail.com Thu Nov 15 05:45:14 2007
From: accessible.text at gmail.com (Robert Martinengo)
Date: Sat Jun 9 18:28:47 2018
Subject: [Athen] "Microsoft makes documents accessible to the visually
impaired" Gosh, really?!
Message-ID: <9edf8160711150545i62465c62me136aa08735a179c@mail.gmail.com>
Take a look at this to see how the 'save as DAISY' story is getting spun in
the real world - "It revolutionises information and consumption"? Oh,
please. Folks, its just a plugin!
http://www.vnunet.com/itweek/news/2203477/microsoft-makes-documents
A new plugin will enable Microsoft Word
users to save Open
XML -based documents in a format that
makes the content accessible to blind or visually impaired users.
The plugin,
which is a free
download,
will make it possible to save documents in the DAISY XML format, a standard
for reading and publishing multimedia content that is easy to navigate.
"It revolutionises information and consumption," said Julie Howell, director
of accessibility at Fortune Cookie, a web accessibility provider. "Currently
to get through a massive amount of linear audio is like reading the Yellow
Pages from start to finish to find what you're looking for."
Howell said the key to making DAISY a success was to raise public awareness
of the standard: "To use DAISY, you need a DAISY player.The next step to
ensure that the largest number of people benefit from it is to get the
DAISY-playing technology onto products available on the high street."
Although the DAISY format was sometimes used in school textbooks, she said,
the majority of visually-impaired people lost their sight after the age of
45, and they also needed to be able to access documents in DAISY format.
Visually-impaired users can access web-based information through screen
readers, screen magnifiers, Braille printers and text-to-speech
synthesizers. But it is much harder for users to navigate complex page
layouts because accessibility tools are usually unable to differentiate
between different elements of the text, such as headings, tables of
contents, indices and glossaries. For the visually impaired user, the text
becomes an undifferentiated mess.
The DAISY standard addresses this by making it possible to navigate through
documents by heading or page number and to use indexes and references. This
means that users can scroll through audio or Braille content in the same way
that sighted people might scroll through a document.
"It will make it much easier for someone to produce their document in audio
or Braille or large print. You save in DAISY format, and there are a number
of tools that will pick that file up and create well-structured, good,
navigable documents," said Stephen King, director of accessibility and
innovation at the Royal National Institute of the Blind (RNIB). Currently
only five percent of the material available to sighted readers has been
converted into accessible formats, according to RNIB research.
The "Save as DAISY" plugin will be available as a free download for
MicrosoftOffice
Word (Word XP, Word 2003 and Word 2007) customers early in 2008.
King said he thought the standard would be widely used, because it was now a
legal requirement in the US for school textbook publishers to provide copies
of books in DAISY format. The ability to convert to DAISY format would have
wider uses, he added: "The DAISY format is good for any repurposing [of
text]. People are repurposing for mobile phones and different types of
presentation, and the DAISY standard has been designed for that."
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From Crabb.15 at osu.edu Thu Nov 15 07:21:51 2007
From: Crabb.15 at osu.edu (Crabb, Nolan)
Date: Sat Jun 9 18:28:47 2018
Subject: [Athen] JAWS Scripts for SPSS
Message-ID: <200911DB087DA748846372E8038E0AE201113DA7@Amazon.admin.ohio-state.edu>
Hi, everyone,
The subject line almost says it all. :-) I'm in need of some JAWS
scripts for SPSS. The version of JAWS currently in use by our grad
student is 8.2173. I suppose I'll write these myself if I absolutely
have to, but it would be silly to do that if someone else already has
them available. Let me know if you or someone you know has some you'd
be willing to share.
Regards,
Nolan
Nolan Crabb
Director of Assistive Technology
The Ohio State University
2054 Drake Center, 1849 Cannon Dr., Columbus, OH 43210
Ph. (614) 735-8688
E-mail: crabb.15@osu.edu
From travis at travisroth.com Thu Nov 15 07:28:09 2007
From: travis at travisroth.com (Travis Roth)
Date: Sat Jun 9 18:28:47 2018
Subject: [Athen] JAWS Scripts for SPSS
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Hi,
Doing a Google search I founda couple of links.
Freedom Scientific has a KB article here about some older-looking scripts:
http://www.freedomscientific.com/fs_support/BulletinView.cfm?QC=426
Also SSb Bart Group appears to be selling something.
http://www.ssbtechnologies.com/products/jaws/index.html
Hope this helps.
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Behalf Of Crabb, Nolan
Sent: Thursday, November 15, 2007 9:22 AM
To: Access Technologists in Higher Education Network
Subject: [Athen] JAWS Scripts for SPSS
Hi, everyone,
The subject line almost says it all. :-) I'm in need of some JAWS
scripts for SPSS. The version of JAWS currently in use by our grad
student is 8.2173. I suppose I'll write these myself if I absolutely
have to, but it would be silly to do that if someone else already has
them available. Let me know if you or someone you know has some you'd
be willing to share.
Regards,
Nolan
Nolan Crabb
Director of Assistive Technology
The Ohio State University
2054 Drake Center, 1849 Cannon Dr., Columbus, OH 43210
Ph. (614) 735-8688
E-mail: crabb.15@osu.edu
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From gdausch at notes.cc.sunysb.edu Thu Nov 15 08:43:04 2007
From: gdausch at notes.cc.sunysb.edu (gdausch@notes.cc.sunysb.edu)
Date: Sat Jun 9 18:28:47 2018
Subject: [Athen] contentDM and jaws
Message-ID:
Hello,
Does anyone have tips on using the contentDM acquisition station with
jaws? jaws doesn't seem to be able to read input fields, and Clicking on
objects with the jaws cursor does nothing.
Thanks,
Glenn
Glenn Dausch
Disability Support Services
128 Educational Communications Center
Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY 11794-2662
631 632 6548
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From: saroj_primlani at ncsu.edu (Saroj Primlani)
Date: Sat Jun 9 18:28:48 2018
Subject: [Athen] JAWS scripts for SPSS
In-Reply-To:
References:
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JAWS comes with scripts for SPSS
Saroj
_________________________________
Saroj Primlani
Coordinator of University IT Accessibility
Office of Information Technology
919 513 4087
http://ncsu.edu/it/access
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From: "Robert Martinengo"
Subject: [Athen] "Microsoft makes documents accessible to the visually
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Take a look at this to see how the 'save as DAISY' story is getting spun in
the real world - "It revolutionises information and consumption"? Oh,
please. Folks, its just a plugin!
http://www.vnunet.com/itweek/news/2203477/microsoft-makes-documents
A new plugin will enable Microsoft Word
users to save Open
XML -based documents in a format that
makes the content accessible to blind or visually impaired users.
The
plugin,
which is a free
download,
will make it possible to save documents in the DAISY XML format, a standard
for reading and publishing multimedia content that is easy to navigate.
"It revolutionises information and consumption," said Julie Howell, director
of accessibility at Fortune Cookie, a web accessibility provider. "Currently
to get through a massive amount of linear audio is like reading the Yellow
Pages from start to finish to find what you're looking for."
Howell said the key to making DAISY a success was to raise public awareness
of the standard: "To use DAISY, you need a DAISY player.The next step to
ensure that the largest number of people benefit from it is to get the
DAISY-playing technology onto products available on the high street."
Although the DAISY format was sometimes used in school textbooks, she said,
the majority of visually-impaired people lost their sight after the age of
45, and they also needed to be able to access documents in DAISY format.
Visually-impaired users can access web-based information through screen
readers, screen magnifiers, Braille printers and text-to-speech
synthesizers. But it is much harder for users to navigate complex page
layouts because accessibility tools are usually unable to differentiate
between different elements of the text, such as headings, tables of
contents, indices and glossaries. For the visually impaired user, the text
becomes an undifferentiated mess.
The DAISY standard addresses this by making it possible to navigate through
documents by heading or page number and to use indexes and references. This
means that users can scroll through audio or Braille content in the same way
that sighted people might scroll through a document.
"It will make it much easier for someone to produce their document in audio
or Braille or large print. You save in DAISY format, and there are a number
of tools that will pick that file up and create well-structured, good,
navigable documents," said Stephen King, director of accessibility and
innovation at the Royal National Institute of the Blind (RNIB). Currently
only five percent of the material available to sighted readers has been
converted into accessible formats, according to RNIB research.
The "Save as DAISY" plugin will be available as a free download for
Microsoft