From skeegan at stanford.edu Thu Jul 1 09:48:56 2010 From: skeegan at stanford.edu (Sean J Keegan) Date: Sat Jun 9 18:30:03 2018 Subject: [Athen] More Blio news Message-ID: <4C2CC6F8.8020703@stanford.edu> Hello all, Well, you are probably tired of hearing about it but just wait - there's more Blio! Engadget is running a story about the Toshiba Book Place e-book store built upon the Blio platform. The store is supposed to be released in the coming weeks. Not a lot of information, but there might actually be something happening: http://tinyurl.com/2wljmby There is also a video (uncaptioned) that basically is just more marketing about all the goodies the Blio platform will bring to the people of earth (including world peace, cold fusion, who really shot J.R., etc.). Take care, Sean -- Sean Keegan Associate Director, Assistive Technology Office of Accessible Education - Stanford University 650-725-6173 From m.obrien at hvcc.edu Thu Jul 1 12:18:17 2010 From: m.obrien at hvcc.edu (Michael O'Brien) Date: Sat Jun 9 18:30:03 2018 Subject: [Athen] More Blio news In-Reply-To: <4C2CC6F8.8020703@stanford.edu> References: <4C2CC6F8.8020703@stanford.edu> Message-ID: <000601cb1952$29064300$6f196797@hvcc.edu> How about black helicopters with UN markings. Mike Mike O'Brien, Hudson Valley Community College, Troy, New York -----Original Message----- From: athen-bounces@athenpro.org [mailto:athen-bounces@athenpro.org] On Behalf Of Sean J Keegan Sent: Thursday, July 01, 2010 12:49 PM To: Alternate Media; Access Technology Higher Education Network Subject: [Athen] More Blio news Hello all, Well, you are probably tired of hearing about it but just wait - there's more Blio! Engadget is running a story about the Toshiba Book Place e-book store built upon the Blio platform. The store is supposed to be released in the coming weeks. Not a lot of information, but there might actually be something happening: http://tinyurl.com/2wljmby There is also a video (uncaptioned) that basically is just more marketing about all the goodies the Blio platform will bring to the people of earth (including world peace, cold fusion, who really shot J.R., etc.). Take care, Sean -- Sean Keegan Associate Director, Assistive Technology Office of Accessible Education - Stanford University 650-725-6173 _______________________________________________ Athen mailing list Athen@athenpro.org http://athenpro.org/mailman/listinfo/athen_athenpro.org From gdietrich at htctu.net Thu Jul 1 18:43:04 2010 From: gdietrich at htctu.net (Gaeir Dietrich) Date: Sat Jun 9 18:30:03 2018 Subject: [Athen] UDL Guidelines from CAST Message-ID: The National Center on UDL has posted "UDL Guidelines Examples and Resources" that illustrate each of the UDL checkpoints. Exploring these examples and resources not only helps to clarify what is meant by each of the checkpoints but also gives teachers ideas for applying UDL. Best of all, most of the examples and resources are free! Try them today! And, be sure to check out the pages for checkpoints 1.1, 1.3, 2.3, and all of Guideline 4...you'll find the National Center on AIM as a highlight! http://www.udlcenter.org/ Jenna Jenna Gravel CAST 40 Harvard Mills Square, Ste. 3 Wakefield, MA 01880 Tel: (781) 245-2212 x285 Fax: (781) 245-5212 jgravel@cast.org -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From ron at ahead.org Mon Jul 5 07:54:16 2010 From: ron at ahead.org (Ron Stewart) Date: Sat Jun 9 18:30:03 2018 Subject: [Athen] The New Kindle DX Message-ID: <033101cb1c51$f0d3c450$d27b4cf0$@org> So from the specs: http://www.amazon.com/Wireless-Reading-Graphite-Globally-Generation/dp/B002GYWHSQ it appears that this new Kindle does not have the promised device accessibility features. Ron Stewart -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From ron at altformatsolutions.com Mon Jul 5 10:45:37 2010 From: ron at altformatsolutions.com (Ron Stewart) Date: Sat Jun 9 18:30:03 2018 Subject: [Athen] ATHEN get together at AHEAD Message-ID: <035d01cb1c69$e0cf0ac0$a26d2040$@com> Hi all, Just a reminder, we are planning a social event at the AHEAD conference next week. Not sure where we will go, and we may need to split up into smaller groups, but we will be gathering in the lobby at the conference hotel at 7:00 PM on Thursday July 15th. Looking forward to meeting some of the new members, and rekindling the friendships with long time colleagues. Ron Stewart, Grand Pobah -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From hkramer at colorado.edu Mon Jul 5 12:08:00 2010 From: hkramer at colorado.edu (Howard Kramer) Date: Sat Jun 9 18:30:03 2018 Subject: [Athen] ATHEN get together at AHEAD In-Reply-To: <035d01cb1c69$e0cf0ac0$a26d2040$@com> References: <035d01cb1c69$e0cf0ac0$a26d2040$@com> Message-ID: I put it on my calendar. -Howard On Mon, Jul 5, 2010 at 11:45 AM, Ron Stewart wrote: > Hi all, > > > > Just a reminder, we are planning a social event at the AHEAD conference > next week. Not sure where we will go, and we may need to split up into > smaller groups, but we will be gathering in the lobby at the conference > hotel at 7:00 PM on Thursday July 15th. > > > > Looking forward to meeting some of the new members, and rekindling the > friendships with long time colleagues. > > > > Ron Stewart, Grand Pobah > > _______________________________________________ > Athen mailing list > Athen@athenpro.org > http://athenpro.org/mailman/listinfo/athen_athenpro.org > > -- Howard Kramer AHG Conference Coordinator Access Specialist 303-492-8672 fax: 492-5601 Disability Services Division of ODECE- achieving excellence through diversity and inclusion -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From jhori at ucdavis.edu Tue Jul 6 09:39:42 2010 From: jhori at ucdavis.edu (Joshua Hori) Date: Sat Jun 9 18:30:03 2018 Subject: [Athen] The New Kindle DX In-Reply-To: <033101cb1c51$f0d3c450$d27b4cf0$@org> References: <033101cb1c51$f0d3c450$d27b4cf0$@org> Message-ID: <64F1ECA8763FFC49830AE70FA1CEC6AB010431BEA75A@XEDAMAIL1.ex.ad3.ucdavis.edu> Hello Ron, After reading the article, what promised accessibility features were left out? I see that their ?experimental? feature Read-to-Me gives the reader TTS capabilities (with rights holder permission given), as well as 2 additional enlarged font sizes. I have found nothing concerning navigational help for visually impaired users. I do see that they are making Kindle apps for mobile devices. I would like to see how the Kindle app works with accessible features built into Apple and Android devices. Joshua Hori From: athen-bounces@athenpro.org [mailto:athen-bounces@athenpro.org] On Behalf Of Ron Stewart Sent: Monday, July 05, 2010 7:54 AM To: 'Access Technology Higher Education Network' Subject: [Athen] The New Kindle DX So from the specs: http://www.amazon.com/Wireless-Reading-Graphite-Globally-Generation/dp/B002GYWHSQ it appears that this new Kindle does not have the promised device accessibility features. Ron Stewart -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From ron at ahead.org Tue Jul 6 09:46:15 2010 From: ron at ahead.org (Ron Stewart) Date: Sat Jun 9 18:30:03 2018 Subject: [Athen] The New Kindle DX In-Reply-To: <64F1ECA8763FFC49830AE70FA1CEC6AB010431BEA75A@XEDAMAIL1.ex.ad3.ucdavis.edu> References: <033101cb1c51$f0d3c450$d27b4cf0$@org> <64F1ECA8763FFC49830AE70FA1CEC6AB010431BEA75A@XEDAMAIL1.ex.ad3.ucdavis.edu> Message-ID: <014401cb1d2a$c02a7130$407f5390$@org> It is specifically the accessibility features in the device that would allow someone who needed audio navigation or alternative input capability to use the device itself. Ron From: athen-bounces@athenpro.org [mailto:athen-bounces@athenpro.org] On Behalf Of Joshua Hori Sent: Tuesday, July 06, 2010 12:40 PM To: 'Access Technology Higher Education Network' Subject: Re: [Athen] The New Kindle DX Hello Ron, After reading the article, what promised accessibility features were left out? I see that their ?experimental? feature Read-to-Me gives the reader TTS capabilities (with rights holder permission given), as well as 2 additional enlarged font sizes. I have found nothing concerning navigational help for visually impaired users. I do see that they are making Kindle apps for mobile devices. I would like to see how the Kindle app works with accessible features built into Apple and Android devices. Joshua Hori From: athen-bounces@athenpro.org [mailto:athen-bounces@athenpro.org] On Behalf Of Ron Stewart Sent: Monday, July 05, 2010 7:54 AM To: 'Access Technology Higher Education Network' Subject: [Athen] The New Kindle DX So from the specs: http://www.amazon.com/Wireless-Reading-Graphite-Globally-Generation/dp/B002GYWHSQ it appears that this new Kindle does not have the promised device accessibility features. Ron Stewart -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From Teresa.Haven at asu.edu Tue Jul 6 09:47:24 2010 From: Teresa.Haven at asu.edu (Teresa Haven) Date: Sat Jun 9 18:30:03 2018 Subject: [Athen] The New Kindle DX In-Reply-To: <64F1ECA8763FFC49830AE70FA1CEC6AB010431BEA75A@XEDAMAIL1.ex.ad3.ucdavis.edu> References: <033101cb1c51$f0d3c450$d27b4cf0$@org> <64F1ECA8763FFC49830AE70FA1CEC6AB010431BEA75A@XEDAMAIL1.ex.ad3.ucdavis.edu> Message-ID: <0D41DFE921DACE439289A5E629BDB66C043B69C7@EX04.asurite.ad.asu.edu> I haven't yet had the opportunity to test the Kindle Apps with Apple devices, but the Kindle App for PC does not cooperate with JAWS; it isn't even particularly keyboard friendly for those of us who don't use a screen reader but also do not use a mouse. ________________________________ From: athen-bounces@athenpro.org [mailto:athen-bounces@athenpro.org] On Behalf Of Joshua Hori Sent: Tuesday, July 06, 2010 9:40 AM To: 'Access Technology Higher Education Network' Subject: Re: [Athen] The New Kindle DX Hello Ron, After reading the article, what promised accessibility features were left out? I see that their "experimental" feature Read-to-Me gives the reader TTS capabilities (with rights holder permission given), as well as 2 additional enlarged font sizes. I have found nothing concerning navigational help for visually impaired users. I do see that they are making Kindle apps for mobile devices. I would like to see how the Kindle app works with accessible features built into Apple and Android devices. Joshua Hori From: athen-bounces@athenpro.org [mailto:athen-bounces@athenpro.org] On Behalf Of Ron Stewart Sent: Monday, July 05, 2010 7:54 AM To: 'Access Technology Higher Education Network' Subject: [Athen] The New Kindle DX So from the specs: http://www.amazon.com/Wireless-Reading-Graphite-Globally-Generation/dp/B 002GYWHSQ it appears that this new Kindle does not have the promised device accessibility features. Ron Stewart -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From ShelleyHaven at techpotential.net Tue Jul 6 10:03:37 2010 From: ShelleyHaven at techpotential.net (Shelley Haven) Date: Sat Jun 9 18:30:03 2018 Subject: [Athen] The New Kindle DX In-Reply-To: <64F1ECA8763FFC49830AE70FA1CEC6AB010431BEA75A@XEDAMAIL1.ex.ad3.ucdavis.edu> References: <033101cb1c51$f0d3c450$d27b4cf0$@org> <64F1ECA8763FFC49830AE70FA1CEC6AB010431BEA75A@XEDAMAIL1.ex.ad3.ucdavis.edu> Message-ID: Voiceover on the iPhone or iPad cannot read Kindle text, though I confess the one combination I haven't tried yet is using iOS 4 on the iPhone 4 (but I don't think that changes anything). - Shelley _____________________________ Shelley Haven ATP, RET Assistive Technology Consultant www.TechPotential.net On Jul 6, 2010, at 9:39 AM, Joshua Hori wrote: > Hello Ron, > > After reading the article, what promised accessibility features were left out? I see that their ?experimental? feature Read-to-Me gives the reader TTS capabilities (with rights holder permission given), as well as 2 additional enlarged font sizes. > > I have found nothing concerning navigational help for visually impaired users. > > I do see that they are making Kindle apps for mobile devices. I would like to see how the Kindle app works with accessible features built into Apple and Android devices. > > Joshua Hori > > From: athen-bounces@athenpro.org [mailto:athen-bounces@athenpro.org] On Behalf Of Ron Stewart > Sent: Monday, July 05, 2010 7:54 AM > To: 'Access Technology Higher Education Network' > Subject: [Athen] The New Kindle DX > > So from the specs: http://www.amazon.com/Wireless-Reading-Graphite-Globally-Generation/dp/B002GYWHSQ it appears that this new Kindle does not have the promised device accessibility features. > > Ron Stewart > _______________________________________________ > Athen mailing list > Athen@athenpro.org > http://athenpro.org/mailman/listinfo/athen_athenpro.org -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From kestrell at panix.com Tue Jul 6 10:09:13 2010 From: kestrell at panix.com (Kestrell) Date: Sat Jun 9 18:30:03 2018 Subject: [Athen] The New Kindle DX References: <033101cb1c51$f0d3c450$d27b4cf0$@org><64F1ECA8763FFC49830AE70FA1CEC6AB010431BEA75A@XEDAMAIL1.ex.ad3.ucdavis.edu> <014401cb1d2a$c02a7130$407f5390$@org> Message-ID: <27739AA4F9EC4BEAA09FB58046D6A98E@Galatea> Gizmodo, the gadget guide. So much in love with shiny new toys, it's unnatural.Does this new version even have keyboard access? I've been testing the Kindle for the PC app in its various incarnations and it has yet to include what I consider to be even this token nod to accessibility. Kestrell ----- Original Message ----- From: Ron Stewart To: 'Access Technology Higher Education Network' Sent: Tuesday, July 06, 2010 12:46 PM Subject: Re: [Athen] The New Kindle DX It is specifically the accessibility features in the device that would allow someone who needed audio navigation or alternative input capability to use the device itself. Ron From: athen-bounces@athenpro.org [mailto:athen-bounces@athenpro.org] On Behalf Of Joshua Hori Sent: Tuesday, July 06, 2010 12:40 PM To: 'Access Technology Higher Education Network' Subject: Re: [Athen] The New Kindle DX Hello Ron, After reading the article, what promised accessibility features were left out? I see that their ?experimental? feature Read-to-Me gives the reader TTS capabilities (with rights holder permission given), as well as 2 additional enlarged font sizes. I have found nothing concerning navigational help for visually impaired users. I do see that they are making Kindle apps for mobile devices. I would like to see how the Kindle app works with accessible features built into Apple and Android devices. Joshua Hori From: athen-bounces@athenpro.org [mailto:athen-bounces@athenpro.org] On Behalf Of Ron Stewart Sent: Monday, July 05, 2010 7:54 AM To: 'Access Technology Higher Education Network' Subject: [Athen] The New Kindle DX So from the specs: http://www.amazon.com/Wireless-Reading-Graphite-Globally-Generation/dp/B002GYWHSQ it appears that this new Kindle does not have the promised device accessibility features. Ron Stewart ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ _______________________________________________ Athen mailing list Athen@athenpro.org http://athenpro.org/mailman/listinfo/athen_athenpro.org -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From skeegan at stanford.edu Wed Jul 7 16:13:29 2010 From: skeegan at stanford.edu (Sean J Keegan) Date: Sat Jun 9 18:30:03 2018 Subject: [Athen] iSubtitle for iTunes, iPhone, iPad movies Message-ID: <4C350A19.7090307@stanford.edu> Hi all, So, there I was on Saturday evening and panicking about my progress (or lack thereof) on presentations for the AHEAD conference, when I was looking for other methods to caption iTunes-based content for the iPhone/iPad and found this application called iSubtitle: http://www.bitfield.se/isubtitle/index.html Sometimes their website is really slow, so you can also find them at: http://www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/video/isubtitle.html It is a *very* simple application that allows you to mix in an SRT caption file to any file that QuickTime supports. You can then re-export the media file with subtitles to the same media file (e.g., .MOV) or export to preset size options for an iPhone, iPad, or Apple TV. The directions are a tad sparse, but I was able to figure out everything in about 15 minutes. I have been struggling a bit with SCC files and QuickTime Pro when trying to integrate closed captions into iTunes media files. Sometimes it works, more often it does not. Also, if the timing is a bit off or you need to edit the content, it's not possible to do a quick edit of the SCC file. However, as iSubtitle is using SRT files - these are editable text-based files with time information - it is easy to make a change and then add the SRT caption file to the movie again. The catch? It's only available for the Mac platform and the Leopard OS or higher. Also, you do not have quite as much control over where the captions appear with subtitles as you would with an SCC file, so that may be a consideration as well. For those on the Windows platform, NCAM has developed a PDF that outlines the steps to integrate subtitles and SCC files into MOV and M4V files: http://ncam.wgbh.org/file_download/103 [Warning - PDF] Take care, Sean -- Sean Keegan Associate Director, Assistive Technology Office of Accessible Education - Stanford University 650-725-6173 From info at karlencommunications.com Thu Jul 8 06:34:18 2010 From: info at karlencommunications.com (Karlen Communications) Date: Sat Jun 9 18:30:03 2018 Subject: [Athen] How To Booklet on Changing Style Sets in Word 2007 and 2010 Message-ID: <005201cb1ea2$447b2f10$cd718d30$@karlencommunications.com> I've just put another How To booklet on the Karlen Communications web site on how to create and use a custom style set for your documents in Word 2007 or 2010. 2010 Resource page: http://www.karlencommunications.com/MicrosoftOfficeAccessibility2010.html 2007 Resource page: http://www.karlencommunications.com/MicrosoftOfficeAccessibility.html It is a tagged PDF document. 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URL: From scottk44 at gmail.com Thu Jul 8 11:01:13 2010 From: scottk44 at gmail.com (Scott Kupferman) Date: Sat Jun 9 18:30:03 2018 Subject: [Athen] Job Announcement: California State University, Sonoma Message-ID: Hi All, California State University, Sonoma has re-opened their search for a full-time, permanent Alternate Media/Assistive Technology Specialist. Please pass this announcement along to any potentially interested and qualified individuals. Below is the full text from the job announcement, as well as the URL to their employment website. Interviews will be conducted during the week of August 9th. Best regards, Scott -- http://www.sonoma.edu/jobs/job_opportunities.html -- Job Title: Alternate Media/Assistive Technology Specialist (Information Technology Consultant - Career Level) Job ID: 103216 Location: Sonoma State University Full/Part Time: Full-Time Regular/Temporary: Regular Department Name: Disability Services for Students (DSS) Application Deadline: First review of applications will be July 26, 2010. Applications received after the first review date may not be considered. Responsibilities: Under the general supervision of the Associate Director of Disability Services for Students (DSS), the Alternate Media/Assistive Technology Specialist is responsible for providing technical expertise and support in furtherance of DSS's mission to provide equal access to higher education for students with disabilities. Working independently, oversees the production of alternate media (E-text, Kurzweil, large print, Braille, audio files, etc.) enabling students with a print-related disability access to instructional materials. Scans text material using Optical Character Recognition software and converts it into alternative forms of output; arranges for other alternate media services (e.g. Braille conversion) in a timely manner. Ensures the completion of all requests for alternate media by prioritizing, organizing and monitoring the status of each order. Prepare and submit requests to publishers and authors for permission to adapt materials. Catalog materials and information and maintain database of inventory, including the use of the CSU CAM database, AccessText, and Bookshare; maintain inventory records of all source materials borrowed and ensure timely return. Serve as the primary contact person on campus as it relates to alternate media for students with disabilities. Provides alternate media orientation and training to students; learns, develops, and implements new and emerging alternate media strategies, production techniques, and technologies. Makes recommendations for hire, recruits, trains, and provides work direction to student assistants. Provides work direction to temporary staff and staff employees. Assists in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, and priorities in providing access to alternate media for students with disabilities. Maintains a current working knowledge of applicable state and federal laws related to the alternate media field. Advises staff and faculty about and assists in the development and implementation of accessible university documents, websites, and other materials. Working independently, oversees the operation of assistive technology hardware and software in the AsTech Lab and other accessible workstation locations, ensures that all workstations are available and operational; takes lead responsibility to see that all workstations are kept current including but not limited to patches, updates, and current versions of software; trains and serves as lead consultant to IT Service Center staff and other university staff regarding accessible and universal design strategies for technology projects, including technical advice in support of the CSU Assistive Technology Initiative; works cooperatively with Lab Managers in IT computing labs to meet student needs, and with faculty and other campus departments to insure that students with disabilities have access to technology; In collaboration with IT professional staff, installs and maintains assistive technology hardware and software in the AsTech Lab and other accessible workstations and general use instructional computing labs to meet student needs; maintain consultation hours in the AsTech Lab or IT based office. Supports the campus-wide integration of assistive technology; assures the delivery of technical services and resources needed to fulfill reasonable accommodations identified for students with disabilities; trains and educates members of the campus community on assistive technology, including lead responsibility for training IT staff; maintains, refreshes, and develops as needed all assistive technology software and hardware including taking primary responsibility for the AsTech Lab and other accessible workstations; tests new technologies and services; participates actively as a member of the DSS team for the smooth planning and operation of support services for students with disabilities; and performs other technical duties as needed and assigned by the DSS Director and Associate Director. The incumbent serves as the campus point of contact in the area of assistive technology and accessibility of general technology, has responsibility for supporting existing assistive technology resources and participates in the development and expansion of electronic access for students with disabilities. The incumbent provides essential consultation for the campus to ensure compliance with Federal and State regulations mandating equal access. In collaboration with DSS professional staff, assesses group and individual student needs and provides necessary accommodations; assists in tracking student alternate media and assistive technology needs, solutions, and outcomes; orients, instructs and assists students and faculty in the usage of alternate media and assistive technology hardware and software, including direct instruction and assistance on various pieces of equipment and software packages, as well as workshops and classroom presentations as time permits; develops usage standards, procedures and scheduling practices to assure efficient and fair access to computing equipment; diagnoses equipment and software failures, and either repairs them or coordinates their repair with the appropriate service representatives; supports and promotes the development and implementation of universal design and universal design for learning in campus-wide technological resources; remains abreast of emerging technologies; participates as a technical consultant and collaborator for grants and programs related to universal design for learning (e.g., EnAct grant). Ensures the continued development, usage and success of the EnACT-developed Coll@borATe program. Evaluates, purchases, upgrades, and maintains alternate media and assistive technology resources; participates in needs assessments and evaluates potential purchases for compatibility with existing systems and software; maintains current knowledge of operating systems and adaptive hardware and software; inventories and performs periodic maintenance checks on equipment available for loan to students; assures equipment is in proper working order before it is loaned and after it is returned. Provides consultation and support to other technical staff on the accessibility of campus websites and documents, including testing, evaluating and recommending alternatives; consults and works cooperatively with the library, academic departments and other campus departments to insure students with disabilities have access to technology; creates and maintains information on alternate media and assistive technology resources on the DSS, SAEM, and IT websites. Consult and collaborate with other appropriate groups and individuals on- and off-campus to assure best practices related to providing alternate media and assistive technology. Serves on related on-campus committees, including the Accessible Technology Initiative steering committee and the Web Advisory Committee. Develop new programs as appropriate; locate funding sources, and write proposals. Work with DSS and IT professional staff to design cost-effective and sustainable solutions to access challenges. Mediate disputes between students, faculty, and service providers regarding technology issues. Coordinate and implement the technological requirements necessary for providing remote and in-class real time captioning, including training students on equipment set-up and use in the classroom, when captioning is an approved accommodation. Work directly with real time captioning providers and research emerging real time captioning technologies and techniques. Qualifications: Requires the equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university or an equivalent combination of education and experience; and a minimum of four years experience in computer related services required, including demonstrated ability to assist users in MacIntosh and Windows environments. Requires a minimum of one year of proven experience producing alternate media, including the use of Optical Character Recognition software to scan text material and convert it into alternate forms of output such as Kurzweil, Daisy, and Tactile Graphics. Experience working with assistive technology and alternate media hardware and software is required. Working knowledge and experience working with Kurzweil, JAWS, Dragon Naturally Speaking, Inspiration, Zoomtext or similar programs is required. Working knowledge of the ADA is required. Experience working with late adolescents and adults with disabilities is preferred. Requires a foundation of knowledge and skills in technical information systems and application program packages; knowledge of standard computing applications, including productivity applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and presentation packages; multi-media applications; graphics applications and network applications such as WWW tools, including WebContent Accessibility Guidelines of the World Wide Web Consortium's Web Accessibility Initiative, or be able to rapidly assimilate this knowledge. Must possess outstanding communications skills--both verbal and written, public speaking skills, training and facilitation experience, and human relation skills. Requires the ability to regularly sit/stand for extended periods of time, while using the computer, scanner, or other equipment etc. Requires the ability to coordinate the movement of electronic equipment, e.g., desktop computers, monitors, scanners, CCTV's, desks, etc., weighing up to 25 lbs. Ability to assemble hardware, adaptive equipment including accommodation tables is preferred. Must be able to adapt to change in the work environment, accept feedback, effectively handle and prioritize multiple tasks and competing demands, work cooperatively in group situations and work actively to resolve conflicts. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment. Must work well with others in a team approach to fulfilling tasks and mission. Must be able to comply with all safety laws and all of the University's safety policies and rules. Salary and Benefits: The salary range for this position is $4,314 to $8,831 per month. Starting salary will not exceed $4,314 per month. A comprehensive benefits summary for this position is available online by clicking the View Benefits Summary link below or by request from SSU Employee Services. Conditions of Employment: This is a full time, exempt position, which will lead toward permanent status following the successful completion of a probationary period. Application Process: Click the "Apply Now" to apply to this position. A resume may be submitted in addition to the application. If you would like to include a cover letter, please include it as the first page of your resume. Materials submitted with your application will not be returned. Employee Services must receive applications for staff positions by midnight on the filing deadline date, unless otherwise specified. The ADA Coordinator is available to assist individuals with disabilities in need of accommodation in the hiring process. Equal Employment Opportunity: The university is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of age, disability, disabled veteran or Vietnam-era veteran status, gender, marital status, national origin, race, religion, or sexual orientation. Jeanne Cleary: The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security, alcohol/drug use, crime prevention, reporting of crimes, sexual assault and other matters. You can obtain a copy of this report by contacting Police and Parking Services at (707) 664-2143, or by accessing the Police and Parking Services web site. Other Information: Sonoma State University Human Resources Main (707) 664-2166 Fax (707) 664-3196 Job Line (707) 664-2168 1801 East Cotati Ave, Rohnert Park, CA 94928 human.resources@sonoma.edu -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From hascherdss at gmail.com Thu Jul 8 17:37:42 2010 From: hascherdss at gmail.com (Heidi Scher) Date: Sat Jun 9 18:30:03 2018 Subject: [Athen] ATHEN get together at AHEAD In-Reply-To: <035d01cb1c69$e0cf0ac0$a26d2040$@com> References: <035d01cb1c69$e0cf0ac0$a26d2040$@com> Message-ID: Oh, grand poobah, Let the party begin! Heidi On Mon, Jul 5, 2010 at 11:45 AM, Ron Stewart wrote: > Hi all, > > > > Just a reminder, we are planning a social event at the AHEAD conference > next week. Not sure where we will go, and we may need to split up into > smaller groups, but we will be gathering in the lobby at the conference > hotel at 7:00 PM on Thursday July 15th. > > > > Looking forward to meeting some of the new members, and rekindling the > friendships with long time colleagues. > > > > Ron Stewart, Grand Pobah > > _______________________________________________ > Athen mailing list > Athen@athenpro.org > http://athenpro.org/mailman/listinfo/athen_athenpro.org > > -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Both are large key and large screen (at least for a calculator). I have had positive feedback overall from the students. Kevin M. Carini, M.S., C.R.C. Disability Resource Specialist - Assistive Technology Madison Area Technical College Office: 608-243-4612 Fax: 608-246-6691 kcarini@matcmadison.edu www.matcmadison.edu Work Days: Monday - Thursday Off Days: Friday - Sunday -----Original Message----- From: athen-bounces@athenpro.org [mailto:athen-bounces@athenpro.org] On Behalf Of Todd Schwanke Sent: Tuesday, July 13, 2010 3:04 PM To: Access Technology Higher Education Network Subject: [Athen] Large print/screen scientific calculator Hi ATHEN: Checking to see what your favorite recommendation is for students with visual impairments who need a large print/screen scientific calculator. a) Stand-alone (not computer based) for testing situations b) Computer software based (either with adjustable font function or that works well with screen magnifiers) Thanks, Todd UW-Madison _______________________________________________ Athen mailing list Athen@athenpro.org http://athenpro.org/mailman/listinfo/athen_athenpro.org From winkharner at mesacc.edu Wed Jul 14 13:58:14 2010 From: winkharner at mesacc.edu (Wink Harner) Date: Sat Jun 9 18:30:03 2018 Subject: [Athen] Quick down & dirty In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <623661701.93446.1279141094473.JavaMail.root@mailstore1.mesacc.edu> Hi Favorite ATHEN-ites, Am creating a repository of "quick down & dirty" techie tips for newbies. Goal in the short run is to put together a workshop presentation for AHG conference in November. Secondary to that is to make it available to us, the masses, for a quick reference guide. Looking for simple solutions, no-cost or low cost, easy, out-of-the-box tips that even the non-geeks among us can do! Send me your all-time favorites. Thanks a million in advance. Wink -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From jbailey at uoregon.edu Wed Jul 14 14:23:39 2010 From: jbailey at uoregon.edu (James Bailey) Date: Sat Jun 9 18:30:03 2018 Subject: [Athen] Zoomtext and McAfee 8.7i In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <1279142619.765046.alphamail@mailapps2.uoregon.edu> We're running McAfee 8.7.0i (don't know what the difference might be) with ZText 9.x with no problems. James -- James Bailey Adaptive Technology Access Adviser, University of Oregon 1501 Kincaid St. Eugene, OR 97403-1299 Office: 541-346-1076 jbailey@uoregon.edu > Message: 1 > Date: Tue, 13 Jul 2010 15:56:53 -0400 > From: "Kenneth Elkind" > To: > Subject: [Athen] Zoomtext and McAfee 8.7i > Message-ID: <3EA5FBF402FB0E4EAEEAE0C6D21F1DC00241FCE5@ebe1.umassb.net> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" > > Has anybody experienced poor performance of Zoomtext 9.0 using McAfee > 8.7 i? University of Massachusetts Boston has an unlimited license of > McAfee enterprise 8.7 I. A couple of my clients about complains about > Zoomtext being slow and crashes periodically. Though this could be > caused by other things this particular client had similar problems with > your own personal computer remove McAfee and then installed Norton > utilities and the poor from performances in and freezing minimize if not > stopped. Has anybody tweaked McAfee to minimize its impact on AT? > > > Warm regards > > > Kenneth Elkind > From gdietrich at htctu.net Thu Jul 15 09:14:09 2010 From: gdietrich at htctu.net (Gaeir Dietrich) Date: Sat Jun 9 18:30:03 2018 Subject: [Athen] Job Announcement: HTCTU Training Specialist Message-ID: The High Tech Center Training Unit (HTCTU), located at De Anza College in Cupertino, CA, is looking for a training specialist in access technology (assistive computer technology and alternate media). The job is a full-time, non-tenure-track faculty position, 11 months per year The HTCTU is a grant program funded by the California Community College Chancellor's Office. Applications must be received by 8/27/2010. Interviews will occur sometime in September. Travel expenses for interviews are not covered. Please note that the job does require quite a lot of travel, both to campus site visits up and down the state of California and to conferences. We hope to find someone who has experience in both alternate media and assistive technology, but if we have to choose, we will be looking for technical knowledge over alternate media experience. Here is a link to the online application: http://hr.fhda.edu/employment/faculty Look for job 11-007: High Tech Center Training Specialist/Instructor Please be aware that the diversity statement is a necessary part of the application, and HR will not review your application without it. The entire application process is online, and transcripts are required. Scanned transcripts are acceptable. If you have any questions, please contact me at 408-996-6047. Thank you! ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ 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 ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ The HTCTU provides leadership, training, and support to the California Community Colleges in using technology to promote the success of students with disabilities. There is no success without access... -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From areins at temple.edu Thu Jul 15 12:38:25 2010 From: areins at temple.edu (AMANDA REINSFELDER) Date: Sat Jun 9 18:30:03 2018 Subject: [Athen] Job Announcement: AT Specialist Position open at PIAT Message-ID: Hello, There is a job opening in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania for an Assistive Technology Specialist. Interested individuals should contact Ann Dolloff ( adolloff@temple.edu) directly AND must officially apply through Temple University's website: http://www.temple.edu/hr/departments/employment/jobs_within.htm. The job should be officially posted on the TU website by the end of this week. The position description is at the bottom of this email. Please forward this to any potential applicants. Thank you! -- Amanda Reinsfelder, MS, ATP Assistive Technology Specialist Pennsylvania's Initiative on Assistive Technology (PIAT) Institute on Disabilities at Temple University *POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT ? 7/12/10* *ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST* *Pennsylvania?s Initiative on Assistive Technology (PIAT), Institute on Disabilities at Temple University* The AT Specialist serves as Consumer Educator for the Telecommunication Device Distribution Program (TDDP) and the Pennsylvania Assistive Technology Lending Library, with primary focus on statewide events, supporting consumers, and preparing relevant reports. Conducts assistive technology device demonstrations, trainings, and presentations for consumers, families, students, and providers. Travels independently regionally, statewide and nationally, and transports, sets-up and uses devices and materials necessary to provide consumers support, device demonstrations, AT trainings and presentations. Coordinates the Recycled and Exchanged Equipment Partnership (REEP) statewide, oversees REEP subcontractors, and prepares reports on statewide REEP activities. Performs other duties as assigned. Required Education and Experience: Bachelor?s degree (preferably in a field related to services for people with disabilities and/or technology), with three (3) or more years relevant experience working with people with disabilities. An equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered. ATP credentialed or eligible. Required Skills and Abilities: *Demonstrated knowledge of assistive technology devices, such as telecommunications, computer access, assistive listening, and low vision devices, etc. *Demonstrated ability to conduct trainings and to work with diverse groups of people, including persons with disabilities. *Excellent written and verbal communication skills. *Demonstrated proficiency with personal computers, the internet and MS Office software programs, especially, MS Power Point, MS Word, MS Excel. *Ability to travel to off-site locations that may not be accessible via public transportation. Some overnight travel is required. *Ability to lift/move training materials that are approx. 40lbs in weight. Preferred: * Master?s Degree. Apply at: http://www.temple.edu/hr/departments/employment/jobs_within.htm *(to be posted by 7-16-10)* For more information, contact: Ann E. 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Queensborough Community College. 222-05 56th Ave, S-132 Bayside, NY 11364 718-631-6257 718-281-5733 (fax) cherrera@qcc.cuny.edu CUNY Assistive Technology Services http://catsweb.qcc.cuny.edu/ -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From ShelleyHaven at techpotential.net Mon Jul 19 13:51:24 2010 From: ShelleyHaven at techpotential.net (Shelley Haven) Date: Sat Jun 9 18:30:03 2018 Subject: [Athen] Livescribe's new Echo smartpen Message-ID: Livescribe releases their newest model smartpen, the Echo. Main difference between it and the Pulse seems to be a new form factor. Check it out: http://www.livescribe.com/en-us/smartpen/echo/ - Shelley _____________________________ Shelley Haven ATP, RET Assistive Technology Consultant www.TechPotential.net From winkharner at mesacc.edu Tue Jul 20 17:26:34 2010 From: winkharner at mesacc.edu (Wink Harner) Date: Sat Jun 9 18:30:03 2018 Subject: [Athen] Replacement suggestions Message-ID: <1334466345.414384.1279671994072.JavaMail.root@mailstore1.mesacc.edu> Hi all ATHEN-ites, We have a dead dead dead Reading Edge machine in our adaptive lab. Is there some sort of suitable/equivalent replacement? Ideas, thoughts, directions & suggestions (including "machine overboard") are welcome! Thanks, -- Wink Harner -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Message-ID: <091d01cb2b70$9d5647c0$d802d740$@org> Some may be interested in this info. This software does work for math OCR but it is not for the technology challenged, and technical support is almost non-existent. Ron Stewart LinkedIn Groups * Group: Section 508 Accessibility Professionals * Subject: Student Versions of InftyReader, the Automated Math Accessibility Processing Application Released! Sorry for duplicate posts. InftyReader Group, Inc. just released student versions of its accessible math processing applications. InftyReader can save tons of time when converting electronic and print math texts into accessible formats in support of students with print disabilities... including students who are blind that use screenreaders. InftyReader is an application that recognizes and translates electronic and print math texts into LaTeX, MathML and XHTML. Try it for free and see for yourself usinng the following examples: http://inftyreader.org http://inftyreader.org/examples.htm http://accessiblemath.org Thousands of offices of student disability services benefit from using InftyReader and ChattyInfty. For more information contact: Steve Jacobs, President IDEAL Group, Inc. and, CEO, Apps4Android, Inc. steve.jacobs (@) ideal-group.org Posted By Steve Jacobs View or add comments ? Don't want to hear from the manager? Unsubscribe here LinkedIn values your privacy. At no time has LinkedIn made your email address available to any other LinkedIn user without your permission. ?2010, LinkedIn Corporation. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From SKelmer at stlcc.edu Mon Jul 26 10:19:35 2010 From: SKelmer at stlcc.edu (Kelmer, Susan M.) Date: Sat Jun 9 18:30:03 2018 Subject: [Athen] Help with Nemeth Message-ID: I have a blind student starting this fall who uses Nemeth. We have never had to use it on our campus and my skills are lacking. Seriously lacking. The student wants to know if there's a way to convert her Nemeth answers to questions into text files that she can give to her professor for her homework assignments. I don't have the first clue. Any help appreciated. TIA! Susan Kelmer Lab Coordinator/AT Specialist St. Louis Community College @ Meramec 314-984-7951 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From Teresa.Haven at asu.edu Mon Jul 26 10:23:45 2010 From: Teresa.Haven at asu.edu (Teresa Haven) Date: Sat Jun 9 18:30:03 2018 Subject: [Athen] Help with Nemeth In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <0D41DFE921DACE439289A5E629BDB66C0443A8BC@EX04.asurite.ad.asu.edu> Hi, Susan. The first question I would ask is, "What is the student using to produce her Nemeth?" Knowing what tools she is using is critical to being able to answer her question effectively. :) Thanks! Teresa ________________________________ From: athen-bounces@athenpro.org [mailto:athen-bounces@athenpro.org] On Behalf Of Kelmer, Susan M. Sent: Monday, July 26, 2010 10:20 AM To: DSSHE-L@LISTSERV.BUFFALO.EDU; Access Technology Higher Education Network Subject: [Athen] Help with Nemeth I have a blind student starting this fall who uses Nemeth. We have never had to use it on our campus and my skills are lacking. Seriously lacking. The student wants to know if there's a way to convert her Nemeth answers to questions into text files that she can give to her professor for her homework assignments. I don't have the first clue. Any help appreciated. TIA! Susan Kelmer Lab Coordinator/AT Specialist St. Louis Community College @ Meramec 314-984-7951 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From SKelmer at stlcc.edu Mon Jul 26 10:26:41 2010 From: SKelmer at stlcc.edu (Kelmer, Susan M.) Date: Sat Jun 9 18:30:03 2018 Subject: [Athen] Accessibility of McGraw-Hill's "Math Zone" Message-ID: Anyone had to work with this yet? What is its accessibility, or lack thereof? TIA! Susan Kelmer Lab Coordinator/AT Specialist St. Louis Community College @ Meramec 314-984-7951 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From SKelmer at stlcc.edu Mon Jul 26 10:29:01 2010 From: SKelmer at stlcc.edu (Kelmer, Susan M.) Date: Sat Jun 9 18:30:03 2018 Subject: [Athen] Help with Nemeth In-Reply-To: <0D41DFE921DACE439289A5E629BDB66C0443A8BC@EX04.asurite.ad.asu.edu> References: <0D41DFE921DACE439289A5E629BDB66C0443A8BC@EX04.asurite.ad.asu.edu> Message-ID: I believe she is using Duxbury. Susan Kelmer Lab Coordinator/AT Specialist St. Louis Community College @ Meramec 314-984-7951 From: athen-bounces@athenpro.org [mailto:athen-bounces@athenpro.org] On Behalf Of Teresa Haven Sent: Monday, July 26, 2010 12:24 PM To: Access Technology Higher Education Network Subject: Re: [Athen] Help with Nemeth Hi, Susan. The first question I would ask is, "What is the student using to produce her Nemeth?" Knowing what tools she is using is critical to being able to answer her question effectively. :) Thanks! Teresa ________________________________ From: athen-bounces@athenpro.org [mailto:athen-bounces@athenpro.org] On Behalf Of Kelmer, Susan M. Sent: Monday, July 26, 2010 10:20 AM To: DSSHE-L@LISTSERV.BUFFALO.EDU; Access Technology Higher Education Network Subject: [Athen] Help with Nemeth I have a blind student starting this fall who uses Nemeth. We have never had to use it on our campus and my skills are lacking. Seriously lacking. The student wants to know if there's a way to convert her Nemeth answers to questions into text files that she can give to her professor for her homework assignments. I don't have the first clue. Any help appreciated. TIA! Susan Kelmer Lab Coordinator/AT Specialist St. Louis Community College @ Meramec 314-984-7951 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From travis at travisroth.com Mon Jul 26 10:37:47 2010 From: travis at travisroth.com (Travis Roth) Date: Sat Jun 9 18:30:03 2018 Subject: [Athen] Help with Nemeth In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <016201cb2ce9$44017760$cc046620$@travisroth.com> Hi, It sounds like the student would like to use Nemeth on a notetaker with braille display type device such as a PacMate or Braille Note? So what's needed is a Nemeth to LaTeX converter. (OR to MathML I suppose.) Nemetex looks interesting: http://www.accessisoft.com/nemetex.htm Note: I've not used it. When I was in school such software wasn't yet available but I do identify with the student as I sure wanted some. Let us know if you find something that works! From: athen-bounces@athenpro.org [mailto:athen-bounces@athenpro.org] On Behalf Of Kelmer, Susan M. Sent: Monday, July 26, 2010 12:20 PM To: DSSHE-L@LISTSERV.BUFFALO.EDU; Access Technology Higher Education Network Subject: [Athen] Help with Nemeth I have a blind student starting this fall who uses Nemeth. We have never had to use it on our campus and my skills are lacking. Seriously lacking. The student wants to know if there's a way to convert her Nemeth answers to questions into text files that she can give to her professor for her homework assignments. I don't have the first clue. Any help appreciated. TIA! Susan Kelmer Lab Coordinator/AT Specialist St. Louis Community College @ Meramec 314-984-7951 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From travis at travisroth.com Mon Jul 26 10:39:42 2010 From: travis at travisroth.com (Travis Roth) Date: Sat Jun 9 18:30:03 2018 Subject: [Athen] Help with Nemeth Message-ID: <017501cb2ce9$882f8990$988e9cb0$@travisroth.com> Hi, It sounds like the student would like to use Nemeth on a notetaker with braille display type device such as a PacMate or Braille Note? So what's needed is a Nemeth to LaTeX converter. (OR to MathML I suppose.) Nemetex looks interesting: http://www.accessisoft.com/nemetex.htm Note: I've not used it. When I was in school such software wasn't yet available but I do identify with the student as I sure wanted some. Let us know if you find something that works! From: athen-bounces@athenpro.org [mailto:athen-bounces@athenpro.org] On Behalf Of Kelmer, Susan M. Sent: Monday, July 26, 2010 12:20 PM To: DSSHE-L@LISTSERV.BUFFALO.EDU; Access Technology Higher Education Network Subject: [Athen] Help with Nemeth I have a blind student starting this fall who uses Nemeth. We have never had to use it on our campus and my skills are lacking. Seriously lacking. The student wants to know if there's a way to convert her Nemeth answers to questions into text files that she can give to her professor for her homework assignments. I don't have the first clue. Any help appreciated. TIA! Susan Kelmer Lab Coordinator/AT Specialist St. Louis Community College @ Meramec 314-984-7951 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From skeegan at stanford.edu Tue Jul 27 00:34:04 2010 From: skeegan at stanford.edu (Sean J Keegan) Date: Sat Jun 9 18:30:03 2018 Subject: [Athen] Help with Nemeth In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <4C4E8BEC.2090509@stanford.edu> Hi Susan, > The student wants to know if there?s a way > to convert her Nemeth answers > to questions into text files that she can > give to her professor for her homework assignments. There is an application called Nemetex Nemeth Back-Translator (http://www.accessisoft.com/nemetex.htm) that essentially converts Nemeth into LaTeX code. The LaTeX file can then be opened in Scientific Notebook (or other TeX application) and then printed for sighted review. I had a chance to speak with the student who developed the application and, while it works, my understanding is that it was not always great for higher level math. Recent updates may have addressed that issue and I will see what I can find out. Here is a flow chart of the process: http://www.accessisoft.com/flow_chart.htm I am not aware of any applications that convert Nemeth to just text - the central issue is how would the equations then appear? As LaTeX is essentially a typesetting language that allows for the precise display of mathematical equations, this may be an option so the student could work in Nemeth and then covert the materials into a format for sighted review. As with any conversion applications (particularly when dealing with math), I do urge some caution as I am not convinced that everything will always be 100% accurate. If you have the opportunity, I would highly recommend finding a Nemeth specialist who may be able to assist with the accuracy of the materials (I know a few). We have been doing some math/science formatting for several of our students who use Nemeth (and who are also quite familiar with LaTeX code, as well). Overall, it's been good, but I admit that I have a *very* close relationship with the 1972 Nemeth Braille Code manual....at least when I can understand the rules. Take care, Sean -- Sean Keegan, M.S. Associate Director, Assistive Technology Office of Accessible Education - Stanford University http://studentaffairs.stanford.edu/oae From roberte at uci.edu Tue Jul 27 10:50:21 2010 From: roberte at uci.edu (Robert Espero) Date: Sat Jun 9 18:30:03 2018 Subject: [Athen] SoCal Apple Accessibility Workshop, Friday, 8/6/10 @ UC Irvine Message-ID: <065a01cb2db4$2f54a230$8dfde690$@edu> Sorry for the cross-posting. Dear Listers; I wanted to send an invitation to all of you regarding the upcoming APPLE ACCESSIBILITY IN EDUCATION Workshop that UC Irvine will be hosting on Friday, August 6th, from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm. Please RSVP by Monday, August 3rd at 12:00 pm so that we can receive an accurate count of attendees. Attendance is free (with exception of $8 campus parking), however space is limited to 100 attendees. Event Description is below and Registration is located at: http://edseminars.apple.com/event/2880 If you need more information please feel free to contact me at roberte@uci.edu or call me at 949-824-9205. Cheers, Robert Accessibility in Education Friday, August 6 2010 9:00AM to 12:00PM Join Sarah Herrlinger, Sr. Manager, Special Markets at Apple Inc. for a workshop on accessibility and assistive technologies in Education. This session will explore the array of built-in accessibility solutions available in a range of Apple products. You'll learn how these features can be used to address the needs of those with sensory, learning and other disabilities, and how they can be combined to create truly personalized solutions for those with special needs. For the first half of the session we'll look at features of the Mac running Mac OS X version 10.6 "Snow Leopard" including VoiceOver, the screen access software for the blind built into every Mac. And in the second half, we'll focus on the Accessibility features of the iPod touch and iPad as well as 3rd party applications to reach a wide array of learners. Who Should Attend? Campus leadership, Deans, Instructors, faculty and staff interested in issues related to accessibility and assistive technologies. "Friend" us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/ucidsc! eater_new.jpg ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Robert Espero AT/IT Coordinator UC Irvine Disability Services Center, Bldg. #313 Irvine, CA 92697-5130 voice: 949.824.7494 tty: 949.824.6272 fax: 949.824.3083 http://www.disability.uci.edu http://blogs.uci.edu/dscatit ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep, to gain what he cannot lose." -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Grant Street West Lafayette, IN 47907-2108 Phone: 765-494-9082 dabrus@purdue.edu ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ From: athen-bounces@athenpro.org [mailto:athen-bounces@athenpro.org] On Behalf Of Howard Kramer Sent: Tuesday, July 20, 2010 9:18 PM To: Access Technology Higher Education Network Subject: [Athen] more captioning questions We've recently started a committee at UCB to look at captioning of media. A couple of questions have come up around. Are there any copyright issues around captioning of someone else's media. Are any campuses using student tech fees to pay for captioning or transcription services? Thanks in advance, Howard -- Howard Kramer AHG Conference Coordinator Access Specialist 303-492-8672 fax: 492-5601 Disability Services Division of ODECE- achieving excellence through diversity and inclusion -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From Vasquez at sbcc.edu Wed Jul 28 14:02:00 2010 From: Vasquez at sbcc.edu (Laurie Vasquez) Date: Sat Jun 9 18:30:03 2018 Subject: [Athen] Dept. of Justice and WWW In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <4C503858.1869.00F8.0@sbcc.edu> Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability; Accessibility of Web Information and Services of State and Local Government Entities and Public Accommodations A Proposed Rule by the Justice Department on 07/26/2010 Summary: The Department of Justice (Department) is considering revising the regulations implementing title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA or Act) in order to establish requirements for making the goods, services, facilities, privileges, accommodations, or advantages offered by public accommodations via the Internet, specifically at sites on the World Wide Web (Web), accessible to individuals with disabilities. The Department is also considering revising the ADA's title II regulation to establish requirements for making the services, programs, or activities offered by State and local governments to the public via the Web accessible. The Department is issuing this advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM) in order to solicit public comment on various issues relating to the potential application of such requirements and to obtain background information for the regulatory assessment the Department must prepare if it were to adopt requirements that are economically significant according to Executive Order 12866. See background and table of contents http://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2010/07/26/2010-18334/nondiscrimination-on-the-basis-of-disability-accessibility-of-web-information-and-services-of-state#p-3 From SKelmer at stlcc.edu Thu Jul 29 06:40:13 2010 From: SKelmer at stlcc.edu (Kelmer, Susan M.) Date: Sat Jun 9 18:30:03 2018 Subject: [Athen] Library of Congress declares it's legal for the blind to break DRM for accessibility purposes Message-ID: Didn't know if anyone read about this. This is a huge step in the right direction. "Allow blind people to break locks on electronic books so that they can use them with read-aloud software and similar aides." http://www.usatoday.com/tech/wireless/2010-07-27-iphoneunlock27_ST_N.htm Susan Kelmer Lab Coordinator/AT Specialist St. Louis Community College @ Meramec 314-984-7951 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From info at karlencommunications.com Thu Jul 29 06:51:05 2010 From: info at karlencommunications.com (Karlen Communications) Date: Sat Jun 9 18:30:04 2018 Subject: [Athen] Library of Congress declares it's legal for the blind to break DRM for accessibility purposes In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <002901cb2f25$16f71ca0$44e555e0$@karlencommunications.com> Interesting. If a book is already accessible would this exemption apply? In other words can it be used to extract content from a DRM book that is otherwise accessible to allow a differently accessible version? Does anyone have more details on the specifics of this? Cheers, Karen From: athen-bounces@athenpro.org [mailto:athen-bounces@athenpro.org] On Behalf Of Kelmer, Susan M. Sent: July-29-10 9:40 AM To: DSSHE-L@LISTSERV.BUFFALO.EDU; Access Technology Higher Education Network Subject: [Athen] Library of Congress declares it's legal for the blind to break DRM for accessibility purposes Didn't know if anyone read about this. This is a huge step in the right direction. "Allow blind people to break locks on electronic books so that they can use them with read-aloud software and similar aides." http://www.usatoday.com/tech/wireless/2010-07-27-iphoneunlock27_ST_N.htm Susan Kelmer Lab Coordinator/AT Specialist St. Louis Community College @ Meramec 314-984-7951 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From SKelmer at stlcc.edu Thu Jul 29 06:56:03 2010 From: SKelmer at stlcc.edu (Kelmer, Susan M.) Date: Sat Jun 9 18:30:04 2018 Subject: [Athen] Library of Congress declares it's legal for the blindto break DRM for accessibility purposes In-Reply-To: <002901cb2f25$16f71ca0$44e555e0$@karlencommunications.com> References: <002901cb2f25$16f71ca0$44e555e0$@karlencommunications.com> Message-ID: Honestly, I don't know, Karen. I wish I knew more. The wordage directly from the Library of Congress is more specific, but I just scanned it and didn't deep-read it. Most of the media out there picked up on the "users can legally jailbreak their devices" ruling and not the others. Susan Kelmer Lab Coordinator/AT Specialist St. Louis Community College @ Meramec 314-984-7951 From: athen-bounces@athenpro.org [mailto:athen-bounces@athenpro.org] On Behalf Of Karlen Communications Sent: Thursday, July 29, 2010 8:51 AM To: 'Access Technology Higher Education Network' Subject: Re: [Athen] Library of Congress declares it's legal for the blindto break DRM for accessibility purposes Interesting. If a book is already accessible would this exemption apply? In other words can it be used to extract content from a DRM book that is otherwise accessible to allow a differently accessible version? Does anyone have more details on the specifics of this? Cheers, Karen From: athen-bounces@athenpro.org [mailto:athen-bounces@athenpro.org] On Behalf Of Kelmer, Susan M. Sent: July-29-10 9:40 AM To: DSSHE-L@LISTSERV.BUFFALO.EDU; Access Technology Higher Education Network Subject: [Athen] Library of Congress declares it's legal for the blind to break DRM for accessibility purposes Didn't know if anyone read about this. This is a huge step in the right direction. "Allow blind people to break locks on electronic books so that they can use them with read-aloud software and similar aides." http://www.usatoday.com/tech/wireless/2010-07-27-iphoneunlock27_ST_N.htm Susan Kelmer Lab Coordinator/AT Specialist St. Louis Community College @ Meramec 314-984-7951 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From ron at altformatsolutions.com Thu Jul 29 06:59:47 2010 From: ron at altformatsolutions.com (Ron Stewart) Date: Sat Jun 9 18:30:04 2018 Subject: [Athen] Library of Congress declares it's legal for the blind to break DRM for accessibility purposes In-Reply-To: <002901cb2f25$16f71ca0$44e555e0$@karlencommunications.com> References: <002901cb2f25$16f71ca0$44e555e0$@karlencommunications.com> Message-ID: <0e2801cb2f26$4e8d58e0$eba80aa0$@com> INAL, but here is my understanding Most likely not, that would be a derivative version which would require permission of the copyright holder. If the source is already accessible why would another accessible version be needed. BTW, this is not a new provision of the DCMA, this is a reauthorization of the existing provision that allows for breaking a DRM lock for the purposes of providing accessibility. The DCMA is supposed to be reviewed and reauthorized by the LOC every three years. Ron From: athen-bounces@athenpro.org [mailto:athen-bounces@athenpro.org] On Behalf Of Karlen Communications Sent: Thursday, July 29, 2010 9:51 AM To: 'Access Technology Higher Education Network' Subject: Re: [Athen] Library of Congress declares it's legal for the blind to break DRM for accessibility purposes Interesting. If a book is already accessible would this exemption apply? In other words can it be used to extract content from a DRM book that is otherwise accessible to allow a differently accessible version? Does anyone have more details on the specifics of this? Cheers, Karen From: athen-bounces@athenpro.org [mailto:athen-bounces@athenpro.org] On Behalf Of Kelmer, Susan M. Sent: July-29-10 9:40 AM To: DSSHE-L@LISTSERV.BUFFALO.EDU; Access Technology Higher Education Network Subject: [Athen] Library of Congress declares it's legal for the blind to break DRM for accessibility purposes Didn't know if anyone read about this. This is a huge step in the right direction. "Allow blind people to break locks on electronic books so that they can use them with read-aloud software and similar aides." http://www.usatoday.com/tech/wireless/2010-07-27-iphoneunlock27_ST_N.htm Susan Kelmer Lab Coordinator/AT Specialist St. Louis Community College @ Meramec 314-984-7951 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From info at karlencommunications.com Thu Jul 29 07:22:43 2010 From: info at karlencommunications.com (Karlen Communications) Date: Sat Jun 9 18:30:04 2018 Subject: [Athen] Library of Congress declares it's legal for the blind to break DRM for accessibility purposes In-Reply-To: <0e2801cb2f26$4e8d58e0$eba80aa0$@com> References: <002901cb2f25$16f71ca0$44e555e0$@karlencommunications.com> <0e2801cb2f26$4e8d58e0$eba80aa0$@com> Message-ID: <004d01cb2f29$829e5410$87dafc30$@karlencommunications.com> Ahh, OK, thanks. I agree that creating differently accessible content is not the goal of accessibility however it is an ongoing discussion around "format on demand" That resurfaces here/Ontario. Cheers, Karen From: athen-bounces@athenpro.org [mailto:athen-bounces@athenpro.org] On Behalf Of Ron Stewart Sent: July-29-10 10:00 AM To: 'Access Technology Higher Education Network' Subject: Re: [Athen] Library of Congress declares it's legal for the blind to break DRM for accessibility purposes INAL, but here is my understanding Most likely not, that would be a derivative version which would require permission of the copyright holder. If the source is already accessible why would another accessible version be needed. BTW, this is not a new provision of the DCMA, this is a reauthorization of the existing provision that allows for breaking a DRM lock for the purposes of providing accessibility. The DCMA is supposed to be reviewed and reauthorized by the LOC every three years. Ron From: athen-bounces@athenpro.org [mailto:athen-bounces@athenpro.org] On Behalf Of Karlen Communications Sent: Thursday, July 29, 2010 9:51 AM To: 'Access Technology Higher Education Network' Subject: Re: [Athen] Library of Congress declares it's legal for the blind to break DRM for accessibility purposes Interesting. If a book is already accessible would this exemption apply? In other words can it be used to extract content from a DRM book that is otherwise accessible to allow a differently accessible version? Does anyone have more details on the specifics of this? Cheers, Karen From: athen-bounces@athenpro.org [mailto:athen-bounces@athenpro.org] On Behalf Of Kelmer, Susan M. Sent: July-29-10 9:40 AM To: DSSHE-L@LISTSERV.BUFFALO.EDU; Access Technology Higher Education Network Subject: [Athen] Library of Congress declares it's legal for the blind to break DRM for accessibility purposes Didn't know if anyone read about this. This is a huge step in the right direction. "Allow blind people to break locks on electronic books so that they can use them with read-aloud software and similar aides." http://www.usatoday.com/tech/wireless/2010-07-27-iphoneunlock27_ST_N.htm Susan Kelmer Lab Coordinator/AT Specialist St. Louis Community College @ Meramec 314-984-7951 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From ron at ahead.org Thu Jul 29 07:28:09 2010 From: ron at ahead.org (Ron Stewart) Date: Sat Jun 9 18:30:04 2018 Subject: [Athen] Library of Congress declares it's legal for the blind to break DRM for accessibility purposes In-Reply-To: <004d01cb2f29$829e5410$87dafc30$@karlencommunications.com> References: <002901cb2f25$16f71ca0$44e555e0$@karlencommunications.com> <0e2801cb2f26$4e8d58e0$eba80aa0$@com> <004d01cb2f29$829e5410$87dafc30$@karlencommunications.com> Message-ID: <0e4a01cb2f2a$45199ef0$cf4cdcd0$@org> It is also something that is coming up more and more here in the states as well. While a great concept I think the current technology and standards have a ways to go before we will be able to see accessible printing/rendering on demand. Both EPub and XML based publishing have this at their heart but currently without full support for accessible content in many instances. Ron From: athen-bounces@athenpro.org [mailto:athen-bounces@athenpro.org] On Behalf Of Karlen Communications Sent: Thursday, July 29, 2010 10:23 AM To: 'Access Technology Higher Education Network' Subject: Re: [Athen] Library of Congress declares it's legal for the blind to break DRM for accessibility purposes Ahh, OK, thanks. I agree that creating differently accessible content is not the goal of accessibility however it is an ongoing discussion around "format on demand" That resurfaces here/Ontario. Cheers, Karen From: athen-bounces@athenpro.org [mailto:athen-bounces@athenpro.org] On Behalf Of Ron Stewart Sent: July-29-10 10:00 AM To: 'Access Technology Higher Education Network' Subject: Re: [Athen] Library of Congress declares it's legal for the blind to break DRM for accessibility purposes INAL, but here is my understanding Most likely not, that would be a derivative version which would require permission of the copyright holder. If the source is already accessible why would another accessible version be needed. BTW, this is not a new provision of the DCMA, this is a reauthorization of the existing provision that allows for breaking a DRM lock for the purposes of providing accessibility. The DCMA is supposed to be reviewed and reauthorized by the LOC every three years. Ron From: athen-bounces@athenpro.org [mailto:athen-bounces@athenpro.org] On Behalf Of Karlen Communications Sent: Thursday, July 29, 2010 9:51 AM To: 'Access Technology Higher Education Network' Subject: Re: [Athen] Library of Congress declares it's legal for the blind to break DRM for accessibility purposes Interesting. If a book is already accessible would this exemption apply? In other words can it be used to extract content from a DRM book that is otherwise accessible to allow a differently accessible version? Does anyone have more details on the specifics of this? Cheers, Karen From: athen-bounces@athenpro.org [mailto:athen-bounces@athenpro.org] On Behalf Of Kelmer, Susan M. Sent: July-29-10 9:40 AM To: DSSHE-L@LISTSERV.BUFFALO.EDU; Access Technology Higher Education Network Subject: [Athen] Library of Congress declares it's legal for the blind to break DRM for accessibility purposes Didn't know if anyone read about this. This is a huge step in the right direction. "Allow blind people to break locks on electronic books so that they can use them with read-aloud software and similar aides." http://www.usatoday.com/tech/wireless/2010-07-27-iphoneunlock27_ST_N.htm Susan Kelmer Lab Coordinator/AT Specialist St. Louis Community College @ Meramec 314-984-7951 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From ron at ahead.org Fri Jul 30 07:49:05 2010 From: ron at ahead.org (Ron Stewart) Date: Sat Jun 9 18:30:04 2018 Subject: [Athen] FW: ATIA Alliance Partner Code Notification - ATHEN Message-ID: <0fcf01cb2ff6$5c7f7bb0$157e7310$@org> Good morning here is the announcement about discounted attendance at both ATIA conferences for those of you who may be interested. 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I am interested in your thoughts about this and would appreciate any examples of such rules. Thank you, Carol Raymundo Assistive Technology and Alternative Format Coordinator Linn-Benton Community College Office of Disability Services Phone: 541-917-4832 Fax: 541-917-4328 NOTICE: This email (including attachments) is covered by the Electronic Communications Privacy Act, 18 U.S.C. 2510-2521, is confidential and may be privileged. If you are not the intended recipient, please delete and do not forward. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From FosterS at sou.edu Fri Jul 30 10:42:57 2010 From: FosterS at sou.edu (Shawn Foster) Date: Sat Jun 9 18:30:04 2018 Subject: [Athen] Administrative Rules and guidelines around accessiblesoftware In-Reply-To: <4C52A6F4.B63E.00EA.0@linnbenton.edu> References: <4C52A6F4.B63E.00EA.0@linnbenton.edu> Message-ID: <4C52ACB1.82C6.005A.0@sou.edu> Hi Carol! How's things? You might check in with the California Community Colleges, Stanford, and the CSUs... I think they have state guidelines. Our guidelines are pretty flimsy (read that, "unenforced"), so I won't recommend them. :-( sf Shawn Foster Assistive Technology Consultant Southern Oregon University V/TTY: (541)552-6213 blog: http://atatsou.blogspot.com ( http://atatsou.blogspot.com/ ) >>> On 7/30/2010 at 10:18 AM, in message <4C52A6F4.B63E.00EA.0@linnbenton.edu>, "Carol Raymundo" wrote: Hi! I am wondering if any of you have established administrative rules regarding using accessible software at your institutions? We are at the a point where we want to pursue establishing guidelines around how faculty select software. I'm also wondering if you have established any standards regarding the creation of on-line or hybrid classes. We use Moodle and there are no college standards for font, font size, color or a consistent layout. There is also no standard for creating accessible documents (MS Word or PDF files). I am interested in your thoughts about this and would appreciate any examples of such rules. Thank you, Carol Raymundo Assistive Technology and Alternative Format Coordinator Linn-Benton Community College Office of Disability Services Phone: 541-917-4832 Fax: 541-917-4328 NOTICE: This email (including attachments) is covered by the Electronic Communications Privacy Act, 18 U.S.C. 2510-2521, is confidential and may be privileged. If you are not the intended recipient, please delete and do not forward. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From ron at ahead.org Fri Jul 30 10:56:50 2010 From: ron at ahead.org (Ron Stewart) Date: Sat Jun 9 18:30:04 2018 Subject: [Athen] Administrative Rules and guidelines around accessible software In-Reply-To: <4C52A6F4.B63E.00EA.0@linnbenton.edu> References: <4C52A6F4.B63E.00EA.0@linnbenton.edu> Message-ID: <005101cb3010$963707f0$c2a517d0$@org> We did some pretty comprehensive work at Oregon State while I was there: http://oregonstate.edu/accessibility/ Also I would suggest you take a look at the DOIT resources: http://www.washington.edu/doit/Resources/technology.html Ron Stewart From: athen-bounces@athenpro.org [mailto:athen-bounces@athenpro.org] On Behalf Of Carol Raymundo Sent: Friday, July 30, 2010 1:18 PM To: Access Technology Higher Education Network Subject: [Athen] Administrative Rules and guidelines around accessible software Hi! I am wondering if any of you have established administrative rules regarding using accessible software at your institutions? We are at the a point where we want to pursue establishing guidelines around how faculty select software. I'm also wondering if you have established any standards regarding the creation of on-line or hybrid classes. We use Moodle and there are no college standards for font, font size, color or a consistent layout. There is also no standard for creating accessible documents (MS Word or PDF files). I am interested in your thoughts about this and would appreciate any examples of such rules. Thank you, Carol Raymundo Assistive Technology and Alternative Format Coordinator Linn-Benton Community College Office of Disability Services Phone: 541-917-4832 Fax: 541-917-4328 NOTICE: This email (including attachments) is covered by the Electronic Communications Privacy Act, 18 U.S.C. 2510-2521, is confidential and may be privileged. If you are not the intended recipient, please delete and do not forward. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: