From ron at altformatsolutions.com Tue Oct 2 05:01:06 2012 From: ron at altformatsolutions.com (Ron Stewart) Date: Sat Jun 9 18:30:59 2018 Subject: [Athen] FW: Position Open at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale In-Reply-To: References: <006001cda022$451b4640$cf51d2c0$@altformatsolutions.com> Message-ID: <007d01cda095$9a69ab00$cf3d0100$@altformatsolutions.com> FYI Position Announcement Coordinator, Assistive Technology Services Disability Support Services SIU Carbondale Position: Coordinator, Assistive Technology Services (A/P, term) Responsibilities: The person in this position insures delivery of mandated accommodations (especially electronic and otherwise adapted text and course materials to students) and determines the eligibility of services for students and to ensure their delivery. Acts on the Director's behalf as requested. Qualifications: A Master's Degree in Rehabilitation, Special Education or Technology related field plus three years' experience in computer networking and assistive technology is required. Knowledge about accessible website design also needed. Effective Date of Appointment: January 2, 2013 Application Deadline: October 15, 2012 or until filled Application Procedure/Contact Person: Submit a letter of application describing interest and qualifications for the position, resume, and a list of at least three references with contact information to: Sam Goodin Disability Support Services Woody Hall B150 Mail Code 4705 900 S. Normal Ave. SIU Carbondale Carbondale, IL 62901 618.453.5738 or sgoodin@siu.edu SIU Carbondale is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer that strives to enhance its ability to develop a diverse faculty and staff and to increase its potential to serve a diverse student population. All applications are welcomed and encouraged and will receive consideration. -- On Mon, Oct 1, 2012 at 5:15 PM, Ron Stewart wrote: Sam do you have a cleaner copy of this, I only have the streaming consciousness file you see below. Ron From: Sam Goodin [mailto:sgoodin@siu.edu] Sent: Monday, October 01, 2012 3:53 PM To: ron@altformatsolutions.com Subject: Re: Position Open at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale Thanks Ron! Sam On Mon, Oct 1, 2012 at 3:44 PM, wrote: Yes i do, a couple of folks, just wanted to make sure it paid a living wage first :-) I am going to post the position to a couple of list as well as send a couple of private emails. Ron -----Original Message----- From: Sam Goodin [mailto:sgoodin@siu.edu] Sent: Monday, October 1, 2012 04:32 PM To: ron@altformatsolutions.com Subject: Re: Position Open at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale It looks like $3142-$4714 with a midpoint to $3928. Got someone in mind? Best Sam On Mon, Oct 1, 2012 at 3:08 PM, wrote: Do you have a target pay range? Ron -----Original Message----- From: Sam Goodin [mailto:sgoodin@SIU.EDU] Sent: Monday, October 1, 2012 02:44 PM To: DSSHE-L@LISTSERV.BUFFALO.EDU Subject: Position Open at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale Hi All, I have the following position opening at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale IL. Feel free to contact me if you have questions. Best Sam *Position Announcement* *Coordinator, Assistive Technology Services Disability Support Services SIU Carbondale* * * *Position:* Coordinator, Assistive Technology Services (A/P, term) * * *Responsibilities*: The person in this position insures delivery of mandated accommodations (especially electronic and otherwise adapted text and course materials to students) and determines the eligibility of services for students and to ensure their delivery. Acts on the Director's behalf as requested. * * *Qualifications:* A Master's Degree in Rehabilitation, Special Education or Technology related field plus three years' experience in computer networking and assistive technology is required. Knowledge about accessible website design also needed. * * *Effective Date of Appointment*: January 2, 2013 * * *Application Deadline*: October 15, 2012 or until filled * * *Application Procedure/Contact Person*: Submit a letter of application describing interest and qualifications for the position, resume, and a list of at least three references with contact information to: Sam Goodin Disability Support Services Woody Hall B150 Mail Code 4705 900 S. Normal Ave. SIU Carbondale Carbondale, IL 62901 618.453.5738 or sgoodin@siu.edu * SIU Carbondale is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer that strives to enhance its ability to develop a diverse faculty and staff and to increase its potential to serve a diverse student population. All applications are welcomed and encouraged and will receive consideration.* -- *SAM GOODIN* *Director* * * *DISABILITY SUPPORT SERVICES* *STUDENT LIFE AND INTERCULTURAL RELATIONS* *MAIL CODE 4705* *SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY* *900 S. NORMAL AVENUE* *WOODY HALL B-150* *CARBONDALE, IL 62901* * * *sgoodin@siu.edu * *P: 618-453-5738 * *TTY: 618-453-2293 * *F: 618-453-5700 * *www.disabilityservices.siuc.edu *** ** ** ** ** [image: Description: Description: C:\Users\TempADM\AppData\Local\Temp\Temp3_SIU_email_logo.zip\SIU_email_2line .gif] **** ** This list is intended to serve as a forum for higher education professionals involved in the delivery of services to students with disabilities in higher education. Any commercial posts or posts that are deemed by the listowner to be inappropriate for the list will result in the poster being removed from the list. 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Ron Stewart ************************************************************************* Ron Stewart MS Technology Advisor Association on Higher Education and Disabilities Chair, Technology Standing Committee Lead Chair, AHEAD Standing Committees 8300 West Weller St Yorktown, IN 47396 Mobile: 609 213-2190 Fax: 765 405-1484 ron@ahead.org http://www.ahead.org When you are having a reallly tough day, take a time out and think about what you have contributed to the lives of those that you have worked with. Many times it is just a baby step forward, but even that is progress! -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From jbalassa at valenciacollege.edu Wed Oct 3 05:59:23 2012 From: jbalassa at valenciacollege.edu (Julie Balassa) Date: Sat Jun 9 18:30:59 2018 Subject: [Athen] Minimum feature set In-Reply-To: <027401cda15d$edf92110$c9eb6330$@ahead.org> References: <027401cda15d$edf92110$c9eb6330$@ahead.org> Message-ID: Ron, I hope I understand you correctly. I agree with the highlighting by line. For the students I work with navigation is also essential, e.g. by heading, by line, by word. jkb From: athen-list-bounces@mailman1.u.washington.edu [mailto:athen-list-bounces@mailman1.u.washington.edu] On Behalf Of Ron Stewart Sent: Wednesday, October 03, 2012 7:55 AM To: 'Alternate Media'; Access Technology Higher Education Network Subject: [Athen] Minimum feature set Good morning all, I am looking for feedback. In a closed interface (access features built in) what would be the minimum types of functionality you would want to see. For example line by highlighting is a must for me. Ron Stewart ************************************************************************* Ron Stewart MS Technology Advisor Association on Higher Education and Disabilities Chair, Technology Standing Committee Lead Chair, AHEAD Standing Committees 8300 West Weller St Yorktown, IN 47396 Mobile: 609 213-2190 Fax: 765 405-1484 ron@ahead.org http://www.ahead.org When you are having a reallly tough day, take a time out and think about what you have contributed to the lives of those that you have worked with. Many times it is just a baby step forward, but even that is progress! -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From rbeach at KCKCC.EDU Wed Oct 3 06:06:31 2012 From: rbeach at KCKCC.EDU (Robert Beach) Date: Sat Jun 9 18:30:59 2018 Subject: [Athen] Minimum feature set In-Reply-To: <027401cda15d$edf92110$c9eb6330$@ahead.org> References: <027401cda15d$edf92110$c9eb6330$@ahead.org> Message-ID: <5F4BCCFEE529324F96A13202E9C2031839A5C60EFC@orion.EMPLOYEES.KCKCC.LOCAL> If you're referring to content such as books or lecture/informational materials, then I also think search capabilities are essential. Word and phrase searches would be great, but word search is a must. Robert Lee Beach Assistive Technology Specialist Kansas City Kansas Community College 7250 State Avenue Kansas City, KS 66112 913-288-7671 rbeach@kckcc.edu From: athen-list-bounces@mailman1.u.washington.edu [mailto:athen-list-bounces@mailman1.u.washington.edu] On Behalf Of Ron Stewart Sent: Wednesday, October 03, 2012 6:55 AM To: 'Alternate Media'; Access Technology Higher Education Network Subject: [Athen] Minimum feature set Good morning all, I am looking for feedback. In a closed interface (access features built in) what would be the minimum types of functionality you would want to see. For example line by highlighting is a must for me. Ron Stewart ************************************************************************* Ron Stewart MS Technology Advisor Association on Higher Education and Disabilities Chair, Technology Standing Committee Lead Chair, AHEAD Standing Committees 8300 West Weller St Yorktown, IN 47396 Mobile: 609 213-2190 Fax: 765 405-1484 ron@ahead.org http://www.ahead.org When you are having a reallly tough day, take a time out and think about what you have contributed to the lives of those that you have worked with. Many times it is just a baby step forward, but even that is progress! -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From ron at ahead.org Wed Oct 3 06:55:10 2012 From: ron at ahead.org (ron@ahead.org) Date: Sat Jun 9 18:30:59 2018 Subject: =?utf-8?B?UkU6IFtBdGhlbl0gTWluaW11bSBmZWF0dXJlIHNldA==?= In-Reply-To: <5F4BCCFEE529324F96A13202E9C2031839A5C60EFC@orion.EMPLOYEES.KCKCC.LOCAL> References: <027401cda15d$edf92110$c9eb6330$@ahead.org> <5F4BCCFEE529324F96A13202E9C2031839A5C60EFC@orion.EMPLOYEES.KCKCC.LOCAL> Message-ID: <20121003135510.18584.qmail@s465.sureserver.com> That would be good, more what I am looking for is accessibility to consum the content. Such as background color change, text to speach capability and the like. The content will not be usable with external AT in the early stages. Ron > -------Original Message------- > From: Robert Beach > To: Access Technology Higher Education Network > Subject: RE: [Athen] Minimum feature set > Sent: Oct 03 '12 08:06 > > If you?re referring to content such as books or lecture/informational > materials, then I also think search capabilities are essential. Word and > phrase searches would be great, but word search is a must. > > > Robert Lee Beach > > Assistive Technology Specialist > > Kansas City Kansas Community College > > 7250 State Avenue > > Kansas City, KS 66112 > > 913-288-7671 > > rbeach@kckcc.edu > > > FROM: athen-list-bounces@mailman1.u.washington.edu > [mailto:athen-list-bounces@mailman1.u.washington.edu] ON BEHALF OF Ron > Stewart > SENT: Wednesday, October 03, 2012 6:55 AM > TO: 'Alternate Media'; Access Technology Higher Education Network > SUBJECT: [Athen] Minimum feature set > > > Good morning all, I am looking for feedback. In a closed interface (access > features built in) what would be the minimum types of functionality you > would want to see. For example line by highlighting is a must for me. > > > Ron Stewart > > > ************************************************************************* > > Ron Stewart MS > > Technology Advisor > > Association on Higher Education and Disabilities > > Chair, Technology Standing Committee > > Lead Chair, AHEAD Standing Committees > > > 8300 West Weller St > > Yorktown, IN 47396 > > Mobile: 609 213-2190 > > Fax: 765 405-1484 > > > [LINK: mailto:ron@ahead.org] ron@ahead.org > > [LINK: http://www.ahead.org/] http://www.ahead.org > > _WHEN YOU ARE HAVING A REALLLY TOUGH DAY, TAKE A TIME OUT AND THINK ABOUT > WHAT YOU HAVE CONTRIBUTED TO THE LIVES OF THOSE THAT YOU HAVE WORKED WITH. > MANY TIMES IT IS JUST A BABY STEP FORWARD, BUT EVEN THAT IS PROGRESS!_ > > > -------------------- > _______________________________________________ > athen-list mailing list > [LINK: compose.php?to=athen-list@mailman1.u.washington.edu] > athen-list@mailman1.u.washington.edu > [LINK: http://mailman1.u.washington.edu/mailman/listinfo/athen-list] > http://mailman1.u.washington.edu/mailman/listinfo/athen-list From ron at ahead.org Wed Oct 3 06:55:10 2012 From: ron at ahead.org (ron@ahead.org) Date: Sat Jun 9 18:30:59 2018 Subject: =?utf-8?B?UkU6IFtBdGhlbl0gTWluaW11bSBmZWF0dXJlIHNldA==?= In-Reply-To: <5F4BCCFEE529324F96A13202E9C2031839A5C60EFC@orion.EMPLOYEES.KCKCC.LOCAL> References: <027401cda15d$edf92110$c9eb6330$@ahead.org> <5F4BCCFEE529324F96A13202E9C2031839A5C60EFC@orion.EMPLOYEES.KCKCC.LOCAL> Message-ID: <20121003135510.18584.qmail@s465.sureserver.com> That would be good, more what I am looking for is accessibility to consum the content. Such as background color change, text to speach capability and the like. The content will not be usable with external AT in the early stages. Ron > -------Original Message------- > From: Robert Beach > To: Access Technology Higher Education Network > Subject: RE: [Athen] Minimum feature set > Sent: Oct 03 '12 08:06 > > If you?re referring to content such as books or lecture/informational > materials, then I also think search capabilities are essential. Word and > phrase searches would be great, but word search is a must. > > > Robert Lee Beach > > Assistive Technology Specialist > > Kansas City Kansas Community College > > 7250 State Avenue > > Kansas City, KS 66112 > > 913-288-7671 > > rbeach@kckcc.edu > > > FROM: athen-list-bounces@mailman1.u.washington.edu > [mailto:athen-list-bounces@mailman1.u.washington.edu] ON BEHALF OF Ron > Stewart > SENT: Wednesday, October 03, 2012 6:55 AM > TO: 'Alternate Media'; Access Technology Higher Education Network > SUBJECT: [Athen] Minimum feature set > > > Good morning all, I am looking for feedback. In a closed interface (access > features built in) what would be the minimum types of functionality you > would want to see. For example line by highlighting is a must for me. > > > Ron Stewart > > > ************************************************************************* > > Ron Stewart MS > > Technology Advisor > > Association on Higher Education and Disabilities > > Chair, Technology Standing Committee > > Lead Chair, AHEAD Standing Committees > > > 8300 West Weller St > > Yorktown, IN 47396 > > Mobile: 609 213-2190 > > Fax: 765 405-1484 > > > [LINK: mailto:ron@ahead.org] ron@ahead.org > > [LINK: http://www.ahead.org/] http://www.ahead.org > > _WHEN YOU ARE HAVING A REALLLY TOUGH DAY, TAKE A TIME OUT AND THINK ABOUT > WHAT YOU HAVE CONTRIBUTED TO THE LIVES OF THOSE THAT YOU HAVE WORKED WITH. > MANY TIMES IT IS JUST A BABY STEP FORWARD, BUT EVEN THAT IS PROGRESS!_ > > > -------------------- > _______________________________________________ > athen-list mailing list > [LINK: compose.php?to=athen-list@mailman1.u.washington.edu] > athen-list@mailman1.u.washington.edu > [LINK: http://mailman1.u.washington.edu/mailman/listinfo/athen-list] > http://mailman1.u.washington.edu/mailman/listinfo/athen-list From ron at ahead.org Wed Oct 3 06:58:13 2012 From: ron at ahead.org (ron@ahead.org) Date: Sat Jun 9 18:30:59 2018 Subject: =?utf-8?B?UkU6IFtBdGhlbl0gTWluaW11bSBmZWF0dXJlIHNldA==?= In-Reply-To: References: <027401cda15d$edf92110$c9eb6330$@ahead.org> Message-ID: <20121003135813.24482.qmail@s465.sureserver.com> Yep that is exactly the kind of feedback I am interested in. Ron > -------Original Message------- > From: Julie Balassa > To: Access Technology Higher Education Network > Subject: RE: [Athen] Minimum feature set > Sent: Oct 03 '12 07:59 > > Ron, I hope I understand you correctly. I agree with the highlighting by > line. For the students I work with navigation is also essential, e.g. by > heading, by line, by word. > > > _jkb_ > > > FROM: athen-list-bounces@mailman1.u.washington.edu > [mailto:athen-list-bounces@mailman1.u.washington.edu] ON BEHALF OF Ron > Stewart > SENT: Wednesday, October 03, 2012 7:55 AM > TO: 'Alternate Media'; Access Technology Higher Education Network > SUBJECT: [Athen] Minimum feature set > > > Good morning all, I am looking for feedback. In a closed interface (access > features built in) what would be the minimum types of functionality you > would want to see. For example line by highlighting is a must for me. > > > Ron Stewart > > > ************************************************************************* > > Ron Stewart MS > > Technology Advisor > > Association on Higher Education and Disabilities > > Chair, Technology Standing Committee > > Lead Chair, AHEAD Standing Committees > > > 8300 West Weller St > > Yorktown, IN 47396 > > Mobile: 609 213-2190 > > Fax: 765 405-1484 > > > [LINK: mailto:ron@ahead.org] ron@ahead.org > > [LINK: http://www.ahead.org/] http://www.ahead.org > > _WHEN YOU ARE HAVING A REALLLY TOUGH DAY, TAKE A TIME OUT AND THINK ABOUT > WHAT YOU HAVE CONTRIBUTED TO THE LIVES OF THOSE THAT YOU HAVE WORKED WITH. > MANY TIMES IT IS JUST A BABY STEP FORWARD, BUT EVEN THAT IS PROGRESS!_ > > > -------------------- > _______________________________________________ > athen-list mailing list > [LINK: compose.php?to=athen-list@mailman1.u.washington.edu] > athen-list@mailman1.u.washington.edu > [LINK: http://mailman1.u.washington.edu/mailman/listinfo/athen-list] > http://mailman1.u.washington.edu/mailman/listinfo/athen-list From ron at ahead.org Wed Oct 3 06:58:13 2012 From: ron at ahead.org (ron@ahead.org) Date: Sat Jun 9 18:30:59 2018 Subject: =?utf-8?B?UkU6IFtBdGhlbl0gTWluaW11bSBmZWF0dXJlIHNldA==?= In-Reply-To: References: <027401cda15d$edf92110$c9eb6330$@ahead.org> Message-ID: <20121003135813.24482.qmail@s465.sureserver.com> Yep that is exactly the kind of feedback I am interested in. Ron > -------Original Message------- > From: Julie Balassa > To: Access Technology Higher Education Network > Subject: RE: [Athen] Minimum feature set > Sent: Oct 03 '12 07:59 > > Ron, I hope I understand you correctly. I agree with the highlighting by > line. For the students I work with navigation is also essential, e.g. by > heading, by line, by word. > > > _jkb_ > > > FROM: athen-list-bounces@mailman1.u.washington.edu > [mailto:athen-list-bounces@mailman1.u.washington.edu] ON BEHALF OF Ron > Stewart > SENT: Wednesday, October 03, 2012 7:55 AM > TO: 'Alternate Media'; Access Technology Higher Education Network > SUBJECT: [Athen] Minimum feature set > > > Good morning all, I am looking for feedback. In a closed interface (access > features built in) what would be the minimum types of functionality you > would want to see. For example line by highlighting is a must for me. > > > Ron Stewart > > > ************************************************************************* > > Ron Stewart MS > > Technology Advisor > > Association on Higher Education and Disabilities > > Chair, Technology Standing Committee > > Lead Chair, AHEAD Standing Committees > > > 8300 West Weller St > > Yorktown, IN 47396 > > Mobile: 609 213-2190 > > Fax: 765 405-1484 > > > [LINK: mailto:ron@ahead.org] ron@ahead.org > > [LINK: http://www.ahead.org/] http://www.ahead.org > > _WHEN YOU ARE HAVING A REALLLY TOUGH DAY, TAKE A TIME OUT AND THINK ABOUT > WHAT YOU HAVE CONTRIBUTED TO THE LIVES OF THOSE THAT YOU HAVE WORKED WITH. > MANY TIMES IT IS JUST A BABY STEP FORWARD, BUT EVEN THAT IS PROGRESS!_ > > > -------------------- > _______________________________________________ > athen-list mailing list > [LINK: compose.php?to=athen-list@mailman1.u.washington.edu] > athen-list@mailman1.u.washington.edu > [LINK: http://mailman1.u.washington.edu/mailman/listinfo/athen-list] > http://mailman1.u.washington.edu/mailman/listinfo/athen-list From rbeach at KCKCC.EDU Wed Oct 3 07:14:33 2012 From: rbeach at KCKCC.EDU (Robert Beach) Date: Sat Jun 9 18:30:59 2018 Subject: [Athen] Minimum feature set In-Reply-To: <20121003135510.18584.qmail@s465.sureserver.com> References: <027401cda15d$edf92110$c9eb6330$@ahead.org> <5F4BCCFEE529324F96A13202E9C2031839A5C60EFC@orion.EMPLOYEES.KCKCC.LOCAL> <20121003135510.18584.qmail@s465.sureserver.com> Message-ID: <5F4BCCFEE529324F96A13202E9C2031839A5C60F2F@orion.EMPLOYEES.KCKCC.LOCAL> Then definitely TTS needs to be included, with the ability to adjust items such as voice rate, pitch, etc. Also, the ability to sync speech with highlighting is important. Robert Lee Beach Assistive Technology Specialist Kansas City Kansas Community College 7250 State Avenue Kansas City, KS 66112 913-288-7671 rbeach@kckcc.edu -----Original Message----- From: athen-list-bounces@mailman1.u.washington.edu [mailto:athen-list-bounces@mailman1.u.washington.edu] On Behalf Of ron@ahead.org Sent: Wednesday, October 03, 2012 8:55 AM To: Access Technology Higher Education Network; Access Technology Higher Education Network Subject: RE: [Athen] Minimum feature set That would be good, more what I am looking for is accessibility to consum the content. Such as background color change, text to speach capability and the like. The content will not be usable with external AT in the early stages. Ron > -------Original Message------- > From: Robert Beach > To: Access Technology Higher Education Network > > Subject: RE: [Athen] Minimum feature set > Sent: Oct 03 '12 08:06 > > If you?re referring to content such as books or lecture/informational > materials, then I also think search capabilities are essential. Word > and phrase searches would be great, but word search is a must. > > > Robert Lee Beach > > Assistive Technology Specialist > > Kansas City Kansas Community College > > 7250 State Avenue > > Kansas City, KS 66112 > > 913-288-7671 > > rbeach@kckcc.edu > > > FROM: athen-list-bounces@mailman1.u.washington.edu > [mailto:athen-list-bounces@mailman1.u.washington.edu] ON BEHALF OF > Ron Stewart > SENT: Wednesday, October 03, 2012 6:55 AM > TO: 'Alternate Media'; Access Technology Higher Education Network > SUBJECT: [Athen] Minimum feature set > > > Good morning all, I am looking for feedback. In a closed interface > (access features built in) what would be the minimum types of > functionality you would want to see. For example line by highlighting is a must for me. > > > Ron Stewart > > > > ********************************************************************** > *** > > Ron Stewart MS > > Technology Advisor > > Association on Higher Education and Disabilities > > Chair, Technology Standing Committee > > Lead Chair, AHEAD Standing Committees > > > 8300 West Weller St > > Yorktown, IN 47396 > > Mobile: 609 213-2190 > > Fax: 765 405-1484 > > > [LINK: mailto:ron@ahead.org] ron@ahead.org > > [LINK: http://www.ahead.org/] http://www.ahead.org > > _WHEN YOU ARE HAVING A REALLLY TOUGH DAY, TAKE A TIME OUT AND THINK > ABOUT WHAT YOU HAVE CONTRIBUTED TO THE LIVES OF THOSE THAT YOU HAVE WORKED WITH. > MANY TIMES IT IS JUST A BABY STEP FORWARD, BUT EVEN THAT IS > PROGRESS!_ > > > -------------------- > _______________________________________________ > athen-list mailing list > [LINK: compose.php?to=athen-list@mailman1.u.washington.edu] > athen-list@mailman1.u.washington.edu > [LINK: http://mailman1.u.washington.edu/mailman/listinfo/athen-list] > http://mailman1.u.washington.edu/mailman/listinfo/athen-list _______________________________________________ athen-list mailing list athen-list@mailman1.u.washington.edu http://mailman1.u.washington.edu/mailman/listinfo/athen-list From foreigntype at cox.net Wed Oct 3 07:41:28 2012 From: foreigntype at cox.net (Wink Harner) Date: Sat Jun 9 18:30:59 2018 Subject: [Athen] Minimum feature set In-Reply-To: <5F4BCCFEE529324F96A13202E9C2031839A5C60F2F@orion.EMPLOYEES.KCKCC.LOCAL> References: <027401cda15d$edf92110$c9eb6330$@ahead.org> <5F4BCCFEE529324F96A13202E9C2031839A5C60EFC@orion.EMPLOYEES.KCKCC.LOCAL> <20121003135510.18584.qmail@s465.sureserver.com> <5F4BCCFEE529324F96A13202E9C2031839A5C60F2F@orion.EMPLOYEES.KCKCC.LOCAL> Message-ID: <006501cda175$3304f1a0$990ed4e0$@cox.net> Keyword search, string search & page search would be important for navigation & reference purposes. Wink -----Original Message----- From: athen-list-bounces@mailman1.u.washington.edu [mailto:athen-list-bounces@mailman1.u.washington.edu] On Behalf Of Robert Beach Sent: Wednesday, October 03, 2012 7:15 AM To: ron@ahead.org; Access Technology Higher Education Network Subject: RE: [Athen] Minimum feature set Then definitely TTS needs to be included, with the ability to adjust items such as voice rate, pitch, etc. Also, the ability to sync speech with highlighting is important. Robert Lee Beach Assistive Technology Specialist Kansas City Kansas Community College 7250 State Avenue Kansas City, KS 66112 913-288-7671 rbeach@kckcc.edu -----Original Message----- From: athen-list-bounces@mailman1.u.washington.edu [mailto:athen-list-bounces@mailman1.u.washington.edu] On Behalf Of ron@ahead.org Sent: Wednesday, October 03, 2012 8:55 AM To: Access Technology Higher Education Network; Access Technology Higher Education Network Subject: RE: [Athen] Minimum feature set That would be good, more what I am looking for is accessibility to consum the content. Such as background color change, text to speach capability and the like. The content will not be usable with external AT in the early stages. Ron > -------Original Message------- > From: Robert Beach > To: Access Technology Higher Education Network > > Subject: RE: [Athen] Minimum feature set > Sent: Oct 03 '12 08:06 > > If you?re referring to content such as books or lecture/informational > materials, then I also think search capabilities are essential. Word > and phrase searches would be great, but word search is a must. > > > Robert Lee Beach > > Assistive Technology Specialist > > Kansas City Kansas Community College > > 7250 State Avenue > > Kansas City, KS 66112 > > 913-288-7671 > > rbeach@kckcc.edu > > > FROM: athen-list-bounces@mailman1.u.washington.edu > [mailto:athen-list-bounces@mailman1.u.washington.edu] ON BEHALF OF > Ron Stewart > SENT: Wednesday, October 03, 2012 6:55 AM > TO: 'Alternate Media'; Access Technology Higher Education Network > SUBJECT: [Athen] Minimum feature set > > > Good morning all, I am looking for feedback. In a closed interface > (access features built in) what would be the minimum types of > functionality you would want to see. For example line by highlighting is a must for me. > > > Ron Stewart > > > > ********************************************************************** > *** > > Ron Stewart MS > > Technology Advisor > > Association on Higher Education and Disabilities > > Chair, Technology Standing Committee > > Lead Chair, AHEAD Standing Committees > > > 8300 West Weller St > > Yorktown, IN 47396 > > Mobile: 609 213-2190 > > Fax: 765 405-1484 > > > [LINK: mailto:ron@ahead.org] ron@ahead.org > > [LINK: http://www.ahead.org/] http://www.ahead.org > > _WHEN YOU ARE HAVING A REALLLY TOUGH DAY, TAKE A TIME OUT AND THINK > ABOUT WHAT YOU HAVE CONTRIBUTED TO THE LIVES OF THOSE THAT YOU HAVE WORKED WITH. > MANY TIMES IT IS JUST A BABY STEP FORWARD, BUT EVEN THAT IS > PROGRESS!_ > > > -------------------- > _______________________________________________ > athen-list mailing list > [LINK: compose.php?to=athen-list@mailman1.u.washington.edu] > athen-list@mailman1.u.washington.edu > [LINK: http://mailman1.u.washington.edu/mailman/listinfo/athen-list] > http://mailman1.u.washington.edu/mailman/listinfo/athen-list _______________________________________________ athen-list mailing list athen-list@mailman1.u.washington.edu http://mailman1.u.washington.edu/mailman/listinfo/athen-list From cgershman at pima.edu Wed Oct 3 07:44:35 2012 From: cgershman at pima.edu (Gershman, Cindy) Date: Sat Jun 9 18:30:59 2018 Subject: [Athen] Minimum feature set In-Reply-To: <20121003135510.18584.qmail@s465.sureserver.com> References: <027401cda15d$edf92110$c9eb6330$@ahead.org> <5F4BCCFEE529324F96A13202E9C2031839A5C60EFC@orion.EMPLOYEES.KCKCC.LOCAL>, <20121003135510.18584.qmail@s465.sureserver.com> Message-ID: Hi Ron, A lot of students like the control of being able to have it read aloud by letter, word, sentence, etc. And the ability to change spacing between the words and/or between the sentences. Regards, CIndy Gershman Advanced Program Coordinator Pima Community College cgershman@pima.edu ________________________________________ From: athen-list-bounces@mailman1.u.washington.edu [athen-list-bounces@mailman1.u.washington.edu] On Behalf Of ron@ahead.org [ron@ahead.org] Sent: Wednesday, October 03, 2012 6:55 AM To: Access Technology Higher Education Network; Access Technology Higher Education Network Subject: RE: [Athen] Minimum feature set That would be good, more what I am looking for is accessibility to consum the content. Such as background color change, text to speach capability and the like. The content will not be usable with external AT in the early stages. Ron > -------Original Message------- > From: Robert Beach > To: Access Technology Higher Education Network > Subject: RE: [Athen] Minimum feature set > Sent: Oct 03 '12 08:06 > > If you?re referring to content such as books or lecture/informational > materials, then I also think search capabilities are essential. Word and > phrase searches would be great, but word search is a must. > > > Robert Lee Beach > > Assistive Technology Specialist > > Kansas City Kansas Community College > > 7250 State Avenue > > Kansas City, KS 66112 > > 913-288-7671 > > rbeach@kckcc.edu > > > FROM: athen-list-bounces@mailman1.u.washington.edu > [mailto:athen-list-bounces@mailman1.u.washington.edu] ON BEHALF OF Ron > Stewart > SENT: Wednesday, October 03, 2012 6:55 AM > TO: 'Alternate Media'; Access Technology Higher Education Network > SUBJECT: [Athen] Minimum feature set > > > Good morning all, I am looking for feedback. In a closed interface (access > features built in) what would be the minimum types of functionality you > would want to see. For example line by highlighting is a must for me. > > > Ron Stewart > > > ************************************************************************* > > Ron Stewart MS > > Technology Advisor > > Association on Higher Education and Disabilities > > Chair, Technology Standing Committee > > Lead Chair, AHEAD Standing Committees > > > 8300 West Weller St > > Yorktown, IN 47396 > > Mobile: 609 213-2190 > > Fax: 765 405-1484 > > > [LINK: mailto:ron@ahead.org] ron@ahead.org > > [LINK: http://www.ahead.org/] http://www.ahead.org > > _WHEN YOU ARE HAVING A REALLLY TOUGH DAY, TAKE A TIME OUT AND THINK ABOUT > WHAT YOU HAVE CONTRIBUTED TO THE LIVES OF THOSE THAT YOU HAVE WORKED WITH. > MANY TIMES IT IS JUST A BABY STEP FORWARD, BUT EVEN THAT IS PROGRESS!_ > > > -------------------- > _______________________________________________ > athen-list mailing list > [LINK: compose.php?to=athen-list@mailman1.u.washington.edu] > athen-list@mailman1.u.washington.edu > [LINK: http://mailman1.u.washington.edu/mailman/listinfo/athen-list] > http://mailman1.u.washington.edu/mailman/listinfo/athen-list _______________________________________________ athen-list mailing list athen-list@mailman1.u.washington.edu http://mailman1.u.washington.edu/mailman/listinfo/athen-list From burke at ucla.edu Wed Oct 3 09:31:27 2012 From: burke at ucla.edu (Patrick Burke) Date: Sat Jun 9 18:30:59 2018 Subject: [Athen] Swedish Raised-Line Drawing Kit? Message-ID: <201210031631.q93GVOrR000759@mail.ucla.edu> * Hi all, * Here's an odd one for you...: * This article about tactile graphics: * www.nfb.org/images/nfb/publications/fr/fr9/issue1/f090111.html says there's a raised-line drawing kit from Sweden that's much much better than the Sewell kit I've known since I was a kid. However, the "Swedish Organization of the Blind" doesn't seem to exist by that name. YES! I tried "Svenska * Handikappidrottsf?rbundet"..., but it & other sites that sounded promising have gone off the air (Swedish Deafblind Assoc., for example). Epic Felaktig L?nk! So... Has anyone heard of these Swedish drawing kits, & are they available anywhere? Mange tak, Patrick -- Patrick J. Burke Coordinator UCLA Disabilities & Computing Program Phone: 310 206-6004 E-mail: burke@ucla.edu Location: 4909 Math Science Department Contact: dcp@oit.ucla.edu From ron at ahead.org Wed Oct 3 10:51:33 2012 From: ron at ahead.org (ron@ahead.org) Date: Sat Jun 9 18:30:59 2018 Subject: =?utf-8?B?UmU6IFtBdGhlbl0gU3dlZGlzaCBSYWlzZWQtTGluZSBEcmF3aW5nIEtpdD8=?= In-Reply-To: <201210031631.q93GVOrR000759@mail.ucla.edu> References: <201210031631.q93GVOrR000759@mail.ucla.edu> Message-ID: <20121003175133.15374.qmail@s465.sureserver.com> it is called TPB and here is the URL: http://www.tpb.se/english/ > -------Original Message------- > From: Patrick Burke > To: ATHEN > Subject: [Athen] Swedish Raised-Line Drawing Kit? > Sent: Oct 03 '12 11:31 > > > ????* Hi all, > ????* Here's an odd one for you...: > ????* This article about tactile graphics: > ????* www.nfb.org/images/nfb/publications/fr/fr9/issue1/f090111.html > says there's a raised-line drawing kit from > Sweden that's much much better than the Sewell > kit I've known since I was a kid. However, the > "Swedish Organization of the Blind" doesn't seem > to exist by that name. YES! I tried "Svenska > ????* Handikappidrottsf?rbundet"..., but it & > other sites that sounded promising have gone off > the air (Swedish Deafblind Assoc., for example). Epic Felaktig L?nk! > > So... Has anyone heard of these Swedish drawing > kits, & are they available anywhere? > > Mange tak, > Patrick > > > -- > Patrick J. Burke > > Coordinator > UCLA Disabilities & > Computing Program > > Phone: 310 206-6004 > E-mail: burke@ucla.edu > Location: 4909 Math Science > > > Department Contact: dcp@oit.ucla.edu > > _______________________________________________ > athen-list mailing list > athen-list@mailman1.u.washington.edu > http://mailman1.u.washington.edu/mailman/listinfo/athen-list > From ron at ahead.org Wed Oct 3 10:51:33 2012 From: ron at ahead.org (ron@ahead.org) Date: Sat Jun 9 18:30:59 2018 Subject: =?utf-8?B?UmU6IFtBdGhlbl0gU3dlZGlzaCBSYWlzZWQtTGluZSBEcmF3aW5nIEtpdD8=?= In-Reply-To: <201210031631.q93GVOrR000759@mail.ucla.edu> References: <201210031631.q93GVOrR000759@mail.ucla.edu> Message-ID: <20121003175133.15374.qmail@s465.sureserver.com> it is called TPB and here is the URL: http://www.tpb.se/english/ > -------Original Message------- > From: Patrick Burke > To: ATHEN > Subject: [Athen] Swedish Raised-Line Drawing Kit? > Sent: Oct 03 '12 11:31 > > > ????* Hi all, > ????* Here's an odd one for you...: > ????* This article about tactile graphics: > ????* www.nfb.org/images/nfb/publications/fr/fr9/issue1/f090111.html > says there's a raised-line drawing kit from > Sweden that's much much better than the Sewell > kit I've known since I was a kid. However, the > "Swedish Organization of the Blind" doesn't seem > to exist by that name. YES! I tried "Svenska > ????* Handikappidrottsf?rbundet"..., but it & > other sites that sounded promising have gone off > the air (Swedish Deafblind Assoc., for example). Epic Felaktig L?nk! > > So... Has anyone heard of these Swedish drawing > kits, & are they available anywhere? > > Mange tak, > Patrick > > > -- > Patrick J. Burke > > Coordinator > UCLA Disabilities & > Computing Program > > Phone: 310 206-6004 > E-mail: burke@ucla.edu > Location: 4909 Math Science > > > Department Contact: dcp@oit.ucla.edu > > _______________________________________________ > athen-list mailing list > athen-list@mailman1.u.washington.edu > http://mailman1.u.washington.edu/mailman/listinfo/athen-list > From jbailey at uoregon.edu Wed Oct 3 12:20:12 2012 From: jbailey at uoregon.edu (James Bailey) Date: Sat Jun 9 18:30:59 2018 Subject: [Athen] Minimum feature set Message-ID: -----Original Message----- Date: Wed, 3 Oct 2012 06:55:05 -0500 From: "Ron Stewart" Subject: [Athen] Minimum feature set To: "'Alternate Media'" , "Access Technology Higher Education Network" Message-ID: <027401cda15d$edf92110$c9eb6330$@ahead.org> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Good morning all, I am looking for feedback. In a closed interface (access features built in) what would be the minimum types of functionality you would want to see. For example line by highlighting is a must for me. Ron Stewart ************************************************************************* Ron, How about operational controls as identical to the stand alone AT as possible. No need to force the user to learn a new set of keystrokes. And if you really want to ice the cake, make the command set end-user selectable i.e. choose JAWS or WindwEyes or NVDA keystrokes. We this thing support speech to text? My two pennies. -- Best regards, James -- James Bailey M.S. Adaptive Tech Coordinator University of Oregon From foreigntype at cox.net Wed Oct 3 14:12:44 2012 From: foreigntype at cox.net (Wink Harner) Date: Sat Jun 9 18:30:59 2018 Subject: [Athen] Minimum feature set In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <004a01cda1ab$d5753400$805f9c00$@cox.net> Hi all, Re Speech to text - Dragon Dictation software, if purchased as a site license (professional version), can allow for any user on campus to log in and use any (suitably equipped) computer anywhere with the user's roaming profile. I have successfully used Dragon 11+ & up on one computer while logged in remotely (off site) to another and been able to successfully dictate and do SOME computer control. My ability to do this was based on the fact that Dragon was loaded & running on the computer I was logged into & sitting in front of, not on the computer I was logging into remotely. iPhone has a really good Dragon speech engine & Dragon dictation built into the phone (stays with the user, not the program or computer staying with the institution). There is no such equivalent yet for Droid, although it's in the works. Now, both iPhone and Android smartphones can act as Bluetooth remote (= not tied by direct cable/inline mic to the computer) dictation devices with a computer which has DNS installed. I think the idea of having this as an integral part (speech to text) of the accessibility tool box would be very important too and I agree with James! Wink -----Original Message----- From: athen-list-bounces@mailman1.u.washington.edu [mailto:athen-list-bounces@mailman1.u.washington.edu] On Behalf Of James Bailey Sent: Wednesday, October 03, 2012 12:20 PM To: athen-list@u.washington.edu Subject: [Athen] Minimum feature set -----Original Message----- Date: Wed, 3 Oct 2012 06:55:05 -0500 From: "Ron Stewart" Subject: [Athen] Minimum feature set To: "'Alternate Media'" , "Access Technology Higher Education Network" Message-ID: <027401cda15d$edf92110$c9eb6330$@ahead.org> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Good morning all, I am looking for feedback. In a closed interface (access features built in) what would be the minimum types of functionality you would want to see. For example line by highlighting is a must for me. Ron Stewart ************************************************************************* Ron, How about operational controls as identical to the stand alone AT as possible. No need to force the user to learn a new set of keystrokes. And if you really want to ice the cake, make the command set end-user selectable i.e. choose JAWS or WindwEyes or NVDA keystrokes. We this thing support speech to text? My two pennies. -- Best regards, James -- James Bailey M.S. Adaptive Tech Coordinator University of Oregon _______________________________________________ athen-list mailing list athen-list@mailman1.u.washington.edu http://mailman1.u.washington.edu/mailman/listinfo/athen-list From skeegan at stanford.edu Wed Oct 3 15:00:02 2012 From: skeegan at stanford.edu (Sean J Keegan) Date: Sat Jun 9 18:30:59 2018 Subject: [Athen] Contact for TextHelp/Read Write Gold? Message-ID: <506CB562.4040708@stanford.edu> Hello all, Does anyone have a contact for TextHelp that you could recommend? I have been trying to get a hold of someone that I could speak with about their products and my (many) e-mails seem to have gone nowhere. Thank you, Sean -- Sean Keegan Associate Director, Assistive Technology Office of Accessible Education - Stanford University http://studentaffairs.stanford.edu/oae From roberte at uci.edu Wed Oct 3 15:07:01 2012 From: roberte at uci.edu (Robert Espero) Date: Sat Jun 9 18:30:59 2018 Subject: [Athen] Contact for TextHelp/Read Write Gold? In-Reply-To: <506CB562.4040708@stanford.edu> References: <506CB562.4040708@stanford.edu> Message-ID: <040201cda1b3$6a83e8a0$3f8bb9e0$@uci.edu> Maureen "Mo" Dougherty - m.doherty@texthelp.com -----Original Message----- From: athen-list-bounces@mailman1.u.washington.edu [mailto:athen-list-bounces@mailman1.u.washington.edu] On Behalf Of Sean J Keegan Sent: Wednesday, October 03, 2012 3:00 PM To: Access Technology Higher Education Network Subject: [Athen] Contact for TextHelp/Read Write Gold? Hello all, Does anyone have a contact for TextHelp that you could recommend? I have been trying to get a hold of someone that I could speak with about their products and my (many) e-mails seem to have gone nowhere. Thank you, Sean -- Sean Keegan Associate Director, Assistive Technology Office of Accessible Education - Stanford University http://studentaffairs.stanford.edu/oae _______________________________________________ athen-list mailing list athen-list@mailman1.u.washington.edu http://mailman1.u.washington.edu/mailman/listinfo/athen-list From ron at ahead.org Wed Oct 3 17:04:12 2012 From: ron at ahead.org (Ron Stewart) Date: Sat Jun 9 18:30:59 2018 Subject: [Athen] Second call for Nominations Message-ID: <005501cda1c3$c9450210$5bcf0630$@ahead.org> Good evening ATHENians! We have an election coming up in about a month and I need nominations. The two offices being filled are President and Secretary, if you are interested in taking on these two roles please nominate yourself. If you know of someone who you think would be good in this role then please nominate them, just ask them first! One of the questions that has come up is the issue of offending me as founding president if someone else is nominated. That is a non-issue, I don't need any ego massage! While I am willing to continue in this role I have no objection to someone else taking it on. They do need to be aware of how difficult it is to get the membership of a voluntary organization to do things. Ron Stewart, President ATHEN ************************************************************************* Ron Stewart MS Technology Advisor Association on Higher Education and Disabilities Chair, Technology Standing Committee Lead Chair, AHEAD Standing Committees 8300 West Weller St Yorktown, IN 47396 Mobile: 609 213-2190 Fax: 765 405-1484 ron@ahead.org http://www.ahead.org When you are having a reallly tough day, take a time out and think about what you have contributed to the lives of those that you have worked with. Many times it is just a baby step forward, but even that is progress! -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From gdietrich at htctu.net Wed Oct 3 17:36:09 2012 From: gdietrich at htctu.net (Gaeir Dietrich) Date: Sat Jun 9 18:30:59 2018 Subject: [Athen] FW: Employment Opportunities at Compton Center Message-ID: Subject: FW: Employment Opportunities at Compton Center Importance: High Please see the attached employment opportunity! 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Name: ADAPTED COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST JOB ANNOUNCEMENT 2012.doc Type: application/msword Size: 114688 bytes Desc: not available URL: From hunziker at email.arizona.edu Wed Oct 3 20:03:19 2012 From: hunziker at email.arizona.edu (Hunziker, Dawn A - (hunziker)) Date: Sat Jun 9 18:30:59 2018 Subject: [Athen] Fwd: Learning to read software In-Reply-To: References: <20C7E36CF6580646B9BAD516583109F60E509DB2@Pirates.catnet.arizona.edu>, Message-ID: Hi all, Do any of you know about a program/app like the one described below for an iPad? I am looking for a program that helps you learn to read. The reader reads the text out loud and the program hears you and highlights the text as you read. If what you read is correct it highlights correctly. If it is incorrect then it highlights a different color and has you repeat the word. It gives you three tries. I have learned about this program second hand but I do know that this program or something very similar to it is out there. 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I am finding it fascinating reading what people are adding and I have to agree with one comment that you made - the difficulties that occur when developers include accessibility support into their applications but do not allow outside AT to add to the mix. Many thanks. Best wishes E.A. Mrs E.A. Draffan ECS, University of Southampton, Tel +44 (0)23 8059 7246 Mobile +44 (0)7976 289103 http://access.ecs.soton.ac.uk http://www.emptech.info -----Original Message----- From: athen-list-bounces@mailman1.u.washington.edu [mailto:athen-list-bounces@mailman1.u.washington.edu] On Behalf Of Wink Harner Sent: 03 October 2012 15:41 To: 'Access Technology Higher Education Network' Subject: RE: [Athen] Minimum feature set Keyword search, string search & page search would be important for navigation & reference purposes. Wink -----Original Message----- From: athen-list-bounces@mailman1.u.washington.edu [mailto:athen-list-bounces@mailman1.u.washington.edu] On Behalf Of Robert Beach Sent: Wednesday, October 03, 2012 7:15 AM To: ron@ahead.org; Access Technology Higher Education Network Subject: RE: [Athen] Minimum feature set Then definitely TTS needs to be included, with the ability to adjust items such as voice rate, pitch, etc. Also, the ability to sync speech with highlighting is important. Robert Lee Beach Assistive Technology Specialist Kansas City Kansas Community College 7250 State Avenue Kansas City, KS 66112 913-288-7671 rbeach@kckcc.edu -----Original Message----- From: athen-list-bounces@mailman1.u.washington.edu [mailto:athen-list-bounces@mailman1.u.washington.edu] On Behalf Of ron@ahead.org Sent: Wednesday, October 03, 2012 8:55 AM To: Access Technology Higher Education Network; Access Technology Higher Education Network Subject: RE: [Athen] Minimum feature set That would be good, more what I am looking for is accessibility to consum the content. Such as background color change, text to speach capability and the like. The content will not be usable with external AT in the early stages. Ron > -------Original Message------- > From: Robert Beach > To: Access Technology Higher Education Network > > Subject: RE: [Athen] Minimum feature set > Sent: Oct 03 '12 08:06 > > If you?re referring to content such as books or lecture/informational > materials, then I also think search capabilities are essential. Word > and phrase searches would be great, but word search is a must. > > > Robert Lee Beach > > Assistive Technology Specialist > > Kansas City Kansas Community College > > 7250 State Avenue > > Kansas City, KS 66112 > > 913-288-7671 > > rbeach@kckcc.edu > > > FROM: athen-list-bounces@mailman1.u.washington.edu > [mailto:athen-list-bounces@mailman1.u.washington.edu] ON BEHALF OF > Ron Stewart > SENT: Wednesday, October 03, 2012 6:55 AM > TO: 'Alternate Media'; Access Technology Higher Education Network > SUBJECT: [Athen] Minimum feature set > > > Good morning all, I am looking for feedback. In a closed interface > (access features built in) what would be the minimum types of > functionality you would want to see. For example line by highlighting is a must for me. > > > Ron Stewart > > > > ********************************************************************** > *** > > Ron Stewart MS > > Technology Advisor > > Association on Higher Education and Disabilities > > Chair, Technology Standing Committee > > Lead Chair, AHEAD Standing Committees > > > 8300 West Weller St > > Yorktown, IN 47396 > > Mobile: 609 213-2190 > > Fax: 765 405-1484 > > > [LINK: mailto:ron@ahead.org] ron@ahead.org > > [LINK: http://www.ahead.org/] http://www.ahead.org > > _WHEN YOU ARE HAVING A REALLLY TOUGH DAY, TAKE A TIME OUT AND THINK > ABOUT WHAT YOU HAVE CONTRIBUTED TO THE LIVES OF THOSE THAT YOU HAVE WORKED WITH. > MANY TIMES IT IS JUST A BABY STEP FORWARD, BUT EVEN THAT IS > PROGRESS!_ > > > -------------------- > _______________________________________________ > athen-list mailing list > [LINK: compose.php?to=athen-list@mailman1.u.washington.edu] > athen-list@mailman1.u.washington.edu > [LINK: http://mailman1.u.washington.edu/mailman/listinfo/athen-list] > http://mailman1.u.washington.edu/mailman/listinfo/athen-list _______________________________________________ athen-list mailing list athen-list@mailman1.u.washington.edu http://mailman1.u.washington.edu/mailman/listinfo/athen-list _______________________________________________ athen-list mailing list athen-list@mailman1.u.washington.edu http://mailman1.u.washington.edu/mailman/listinfo/athen-list From ron at ahead.org Thu Oct 4 03:52:29 2012 From: ron at ahead.org (Ron Stewart) Date: Sat Jun 9 18:30:59 2018 Subject: [Athen] Minimum feature set In-Reply-To: <00c701cda210$031078c0$09316a40$@emptech.info> References: <027401cda15d$edf92110$c9eb6330$@ahead.org> <5F4BCCFEE529324F96A13202E9C2031839A5C60EFC@orion.EMPLOYEES.KCKCC.LOCAL> <20121003135510.18584.qmail@s465.sureserver.com> <5F4BCCFEE529324F96A13202E9C2031839A5C60F2F@orion.EMPLOYEES.KCKCC.LOCAL> <006501cda175$3304f1a0$990ed4e0$@cox.net> <00c701cda210$031078c0$09316a40$@emptech.info> Message-ID: <006001cda21e$596cbef0$0c463cd0$@ahead.org> That is my intent Ron -----Original Message----- From: athen-list-bounces@mailman1.u.washington.edu [mailto:athen-list-bounces@mailman1.u.washington.edu] On Behalf Of E.A. Draffan Sent: Thursday, October 04, 2012 4:10 AM To: 'Access Technology Higher Education Network' Subject: RE: [Athen] Minimum feature set When you finally manage to put together this minimal list Ron - that by the way across the mailing lists seems to be growing daily - I wonder if you would be willing to share it with us? I am finding it fascinating reading what people are adding and I have to agree with one comment that you made - the difficulties that occur when developers include accessibility support into their applications but do not allow outside AT to add to the mix. Many thanks. Best wishes E.A. Mrs E.A. Draffan ECS, University of Southampton, Tel +44 (0)23 8059 7246 Mobile +44 (0)7976 289103 http://access.ecs.soton.ac.uk http://www.emptech.info -----Original Message----- From: athen-list-bounces@mailman1.u.washington.edu [mailto:athen-list-bounces@mailman1.u.washington.edu] On Behalf Of Wink Harner Sent: 03 October 2012 15:41 To: 'Access Technology Higher Education Network' Subject: RE: [Athen] Minimum feature set Keyword search, string search & page search would be important for navigation & reference purposes. Wink -----Original Message----- From: athen-list-bounces@mailman1.u.washington.edu [mailto:athen-list-bounces@mailman1.u.washington.edu] On Behalf Of Robert Beach Sent: Wednesday, October 03, 2012 7:15 AM To: ron@ahead.org; Access Technology Higher Education Network Subject: RE: [Athen] Minimum feature set Then definitely TTS needs to be included, with the ability to adjust items such as voice rate, pitch, etc. Also, the ability to sync speech with highlighting is important. Robert Lee Beach Assistive Technology Specialist Kansas City Kansas Community College 7250 State Avenue Kansas City, KS 66112 913-288-7671 rbeach@kckcc.edu -----Original Message----- From: athen-list-bounces@mailman1.u.washington.edu [mailto:athen-list-bounces@mailman1.u.washington.edu] On Behalf Of ron@ahead.org Sent: Wednesday, October 03, 2012 8:55 AM To: Access Technology Higher Education Network; Access Technology Higher Education Network Subject: RE: [Athen] Minimum feature set That would be good, more what I am looking for is accessibility to consum the content. Such as background color change, text to speach capability and the like. The content will not be usable with external AT in the early stages. Ron > -------Original Message------- > From: Robert Beach > To: Access Technology Higher Education Network > > Subject: RE: [Athen] Minimum feature set > Sent: Oct 03 '12 08:06 > > If you?re referring to content such as books or lecture/informational > materials, then I also think search capabilities are essential. Word > and phrase searches would be great, but word search is a must. > > > Robert Lee Beach > > Assistive Technology Specialist > > Kansas City Kansas Community College > > 7250 State Avenue > > Kansas City, KS 66112 > > 913-288-7671 > > rbeach@kckcc.edu > > > FROM: athen-list-bounces@mailman1.u.washington.edu > [mailto:athen-list-bounces@mailman1.u.washington.edu] ON BEHALF OF > Ron Stewart > SENT: Wednesday, October 03, 2012 6:55 AM > TO: 'Alternate Media'; Access Technology Higher Education Network > SUBJECT: [Athen] Minimum feature set > > > Good morning all, I am looking for feedback. In a closed interface > (access features built in) what would be the minimum types of > functionality you would want to see. For example line by highlighting is a must for me. > > > Ron Stewart > > > > ********************************************************************** > *** > > Ron Stewart MS > > Technology Advisor > > Association on Higher Education and Disabilities > > Chair, Technology Standing Committee > > Lead Chair, AHEAD Standing Committees > > > 8300 West Weller St > > Yorktown, IN 47396 > > Mobile: 609 213-2190 > > Fax: 765 405-1484 > > > [LINK: mailto:ron@ahead.org] ron@ahead.org > > [LINK: http://www.ahead.org/] http://www.ahead.org > > _WHEN YOU ARE HAVING A REALLLY TOUGH DAY, TAKE A TIME OUT AND THINK > ABOUT WHAT YOU HAVE CONTRIBUTED TO THE LIVES OF THOSE THAT YOU HAVE WORKED WITH. > MANY TIMES IT IS JUST A BABY STEP FORWARD, BUT EVEN THAT IS > PROGRESS!_ > > > -------------------- > _______________________________________________ > athen-list mailing list > [LINK: compose.php?to=athen-list@mailman1.u.washington.edu] > athen-list@mailman1.u.washington.edu > [LINK: http://mailman1.u.washington.edu/mailman/listinfo/athen-list] > http://mailman1.u.washington.edu/mailman/listinfo/athen-list _______________________________________________ athen-list mailing list athen-list@mailman1.u.washington.edu http://mailman1.u.washington.edu/mailman/listinfo/athen-list _______________________________________________ athen-list mailing list athen-list@mailman1.u.washington.edu http://mailman1.u.washington.edu/mailman/listinfo/athen-list _______________________________________________ athen-list mailing list athen-list@mailman1.u.washington.edu http://mailman1.u.washington.edu/mailman/listinfo/athen-list From skeegan at stanford.edu Fri Oct 5 16:14:39 2012 From: skeegan at stanford.edu (Sean J Keegan) Date: Sat Jun 9 18:30:59 2018 Subject: [Athen] question regarding Kindle devices Message-ID: <506F69DF.3020208@stanford.edu> Hello all, I have a student who says he can modify the font size and font type as well as select text for reading while viewing PDF documents on his Kindle Touch. While I understand that text selection may be available on a Kindle Touch, is it possible to change the font size and font type on such a device? The student wants the text to "wrap" to the screen when they zoom in - is this possible with PDFs on the Kindle? Thanks, sean -- Sean Keegan Associate Director, Assistive Technology Office of Accessible Education - Stanford University http://studentaffairs.stanford.edu/oae From kcahill at MIT.EDU Wed Oct 10 08:24:53 2012 From: kcahill at MIT.EDU (Kathleen Cahill) Date: Sat Jun 9 18:30:59 2018 Subject: [Athen] Software licensing for student use on laptops Message-ID: <4599527AD714FA42B45CEDFE81CA397D20E9FC@OC11expo28.exchange.mit.edu> Hi Colleagues, More and more, as our students use laptops in ever greater numbers, we find our current model of assistive technology software purchasing and distribution is becoming irrelevant. Right now we have a lab with desktop computers and AT software installed on them which are not getting the use they once did. What kinds of models do some of you have at your universities to loan software to students? Do you loan software for a specific period of time? Do you buy copies of software for students? How do you budget for and fund this? We know that the AT lab model is becoming a thing of the past but I sure would love to know what you are doing as our AT models evolve. Thank you, Kathy Kathleen Cahill Assistive Technology Specialist MIT ATIC (Assistive Tech. Info. Center) 77 Mass. Ave. 7-143 Cambridge MA 02139 (617) 253-5111 kcahill@mit.edu From danc at uw.edu Wed Oct 10 12:07:54 2012 From: danc at uw.edu (Dan Comden) Date: Sat Jun 9 18:30:59 2018 Subject: [Athen] Software licensing for student use on laptops In-Reply-To: <4599527AD714FA42B45CEDFE81CA397D20E9FC@OC11expo28.exchange.mit.edu> References: <4599527AD714FA42B45CEDFE81CA397D20E9FC@OC11expo28.exchange.mit.edu> Message-ID: Hi Kathy I agree that the times are changing and we need to think of new approaches. At the University of Washington, we have pushed AT out to most of the primary desktop locations on campus that are shared use workstations. This means that SWDs don't have to come to a specific location or workstation in order to have access to AT. This is the case for IT-supported workstations, and we are making progress with facilities at the departmental level. (By the way, demand for desktop computing does not seem to be diminishing from where I sit). If anything, mobile devices may have increase demand, because it is difficult to print, run relevant apps, and get the CPU cycles needed for some tasks) Part of our challenge here is that the policy has been that we do not provide applications to students to run on their own computers. Or, at least that used to be the case. Now students do have access to free software (WIndows operating system, MS Office for Mac and Windows) as a result of their technology fee. It could be argued that if the campus is making these applications available to all students, then students who have AT requirements in order to get to those "free" things should get AT provided as well. However the view has been that the institution does not provide software that is installed on privately owned equipment. I know this approach is handled differently at other institutions and has been the case for quite a while. -*- Dan On Wed, Oct 10, 2012 at 8:24 AM, Kathleen Cahill wrote: > Hi Colleagues, > > More and more, as our students use laptops in ever greater numbers, we > find our current model of assistive technology software purchasing and > distribution is becoming irrelevant. Right now we have a lab with desktop > computers and AT software installed on them which are not getting the use > they once did. What kinds of models do some of you have at your > universities to loan software to students? Do you loan software for a > specific period of time? Do you buy copies of software for students? How > do you budget for and fund this? > > We know that the AT lab model is becoming a thing of the past but I sure > would love to know what you are doing as our AT models evolve. > > Thank you, > > Kathy > > Kathleen Cahill > Assistive Technology Specialist > MIT ATIC (Assistive Tech. Info. Center) > 77 Mass. Ave. 7-143 > Cambridge MA 02139 > (617) 253-5111 > kcahill@mit.edu > > > _______________________________________________ > athen-list mailing list > athen-list@mailman1.u.washington.edu > http://mailman1.u.washington.edu/mailman/listinfo/athen-list > -- -*- Dan Comden danc@uw.edu Access Technology Center www.uw.edu/itconnect/accessibility/atl/ University of Washington UW Information Technology -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From Andrea.Engle at utoledo.edu Wed Oct 10 12:21:30 2012 From: Andrea.Engle at utoledo.edu (Engle, Andrea June) Date: Sat Jun 9 18:31:00 2018 Subject: [Athen] RE: athen-list Digest, Vol 81, Issue 5 In-Reply-To: <201210101901.q9AJ137I026504@mxout11.cac.washington.edu> References: <201210101901.q9AJ137I026504@mxout11.cac.washington.edu> Message-ID: <84A066196BA6E54AB3C51373309B728FE506689B@msgdb10.utad.utoledo.edu> Kathleen, We have a virtual lab that all student can access from any computer from anywhere that offers internet. Here is an article that I think helps to explain what we did http://campustechnology.com/articles/2011/08/01/innovators-university-of-toledo.aspx . Thank you, Andrea Engle Academic Accommodation Specialist? Office of Academic Access The University of Toledo 2801 W. 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Software licensing for student use on laptops (Kathleen Cahill) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Wed, 10 Oct 2012 15:24:53 +0000 From: Kathleen Cahill Subject: [Athen] Software licensing for student use on laptops To: Access Technology Higher Education Network Message-ID: <4599527AD714FA42B45CEDFE81CA397D20E9FC@OC11expo28.exchange.mit.edu> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Hi Colleagues, More and more, as our students use laptops in ever greater numbers, we find our current model of assistive technology software purchasing and distribution is becoming irrelevant. Right now we have a lab with desktop computers and AT software installed on them which are not getting the use they once did. What kinds of models do some of you have at your universities to loan software to students? Do you loan software for a specific period of time? Do you buy copies of software for students? How do you budget for and fund this? We know that the AT lab model is becoming a thing of the past but I sure would love to know what you are doing as our AT models evolve. Thank you, Kathy Kathleen Cahill Assistive Technology Specialist MIT ATIC (Assistive Tech. Info. Center) 77 Mass. Ave. 7-143 Cambridge MA 02139 (617) 253-5111 kcahill@mit.edu ------------------------------ _______________________________________________ athen-list mailing list athen-list@mailman1.u.washington.edu http://mailman1.u.washington.edu/mailman/listinfo/athen-list End of athen-list Digest, Vol 81, Issue 5 ***************************************** From tschwanke at studentlife.wisc.edu Wed Oct 10 12:57:17 2012 From: tschwanke at studentlife.wisc.edu (Todd Schwanke) Date: Sat Jun 9 18:31:00 2018 Subject: [Athen] Software licensing for student use on laptops In-Reply-To: Message-ID: <0MBP00FRL0RIQH00@smtpauth1.wiscmail.wisc.edu> Hi Dan: Are you using push technology (or other scripted installers) to install the AT? If so, what technology or technologies are you using? Or, is the AT being installed as part of base images before they are replicated? Is the technology used uniform enough at campus and department levels that you are able to deploy with the same tools at the department levels as you set up for the primary campus locations/labs? Thanks, -Todd UW-Madison From: athen-list-bounces@mailman1.u.washington.edu [mailto:athen-list-bounces@mailman1.u.washington.edu] On Behalf Of Dan Comden Sent: Wednesday, October 10, 2012 2:08 PM To: Access Technology Higher Education Network Subject: Re: [Athen] Software licensing for student use on laptops Hi Kathy I agree that the times are changing and we need to think of new approaches. At the University of Washington, we have pushed AT out to most of the primary desktop locations on campus that are shared use workstations. This means that SWDs don't have to come to a specific location or workstation in order to have access to AT. This is the case for IT-supported workstations, and we are making progress with facilities at the departmental level. (By the way, demand for desktop computing does not seem to be diminishing from where I sit). If anything, mobile devices may have increase demand, because it is difficult to print, run relevant apps, and get the CPU cycles needed for some tasks) Part of our challenge here is that the policy has been that we do not provide applications to students to run on their own computers. Or, at least that used to be the case. Now students do have access to free software (WIndows operating system, MS Office for Mac and Windows) as a result of their technology fee. It could be argued that if the campus is making these applications available to all students, then students who have AT requirements in order to get to those "free" things should get AT provided as well. However the view has been that the institution does not provide software that is installed on privately owned equipment. I know this approach is handled differently at other institutions and has been the case for quite a while. -*- Dan On Wed, Oct 10, 2012 at 8:24 AM, Kathleen Cahill wrote: Hi Colleagues, More and more, as our students use laptops in ever greater numbers, we find our current model of assistive technology software purchasing and distribution is becoming irrelevant. Right now we have a lab with desktop computers and AT software installed on them which are not getting the use they once did. What kinds of models do some of you have at your universities to loan software to students? Do you loan software for a specific period of time? Do you buy copies of software for students? How do you budget for and fund this? We know that the AT lab model is becoming a thing of the past but I sure would love to know what you are doing as our AT models evolve. Thank you, Kathy Kathleen Cahill Assistive Technology Specialist MIT ATIC (Assistive Tech. Info. Center) 77 Mass. Ave. 7-143 Cambridge MA 02139 (617) 253-5111 kcahill@mit.edu _______________________________________________ athen-list mailing list athen-list@mailman1.u.washington.edu http://mailman1.u.washington.edu/mailman/listinfo/athen-list -- -*- Dan Comden danc@uw.edu Access Technology Center www.uw.edu/itconnect/accessibility/atl/ University of Washington UW Information Technology -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From jbalassa at valenciacollege.edu Wed Oct 10 12:49:50 2012 From: jbalassa at valenciacollege.edu (Julie Balassa) Date: Sat Jun 9 18:31:00 2018 Subject: [Athen] Software licensing for student use on laptops In-Reply-To: References: <4599527AD714FA42B45CEDFE81CA397D20E9FC@OC11expo28.exchange.mit.edu> Message-ID: +1 for what Dan said. Our major software apps are networked and are on the images of most of our labs (exceptions are labs where they test viruses, for obvious reasons). We do have the License to Go option in K3000 ( we still have v.11) but we have so few licenses that it's hard to make decisions to reduce them, even for a term. We also extended our site license of Dolphin Easy Reader to student home use, which has been very successful. Other than that, sadly students are on their own except for those supported by an agency like DBS or those who can benefit sufficiently from the free software. Some folks here too feel that home use technologies are "personal" and we don't provide them. My feeling is that especially for using alt format files we provide, some AT software for home use not only cuts down on our production time but also makes life much easier for students. I've been trying for some time to get R&W Gold adopted here with the unlimited home use license, no go yet. I really believe that type of infrastructure level provision has great benefit. jkb Julie K. Balassa Assistant Director, Office for Students with Disabilities Mail Code 3-31 701 N Econlockhatchee Trail Orlando, FL 32825 office: building 5 suite 216 east: 407.582.2039 west: 407.582.1603 vp east: 407.374.1562 vp west: 407-992-8941 fax: 407.582.8908 jbalassa@valenciacollege.edu [cid:image001.png@01CDA6FE.E1DCF270] Please note: Due to Florida's very broad public records law, most written communications to or from College employees regarding College business are public records, available to the public and media upon request. Therefore, this e-mail communication may be subject to public disclosure. From: athen-list-bounces@mailman1.u.washington.edu [mailto:athen-list-bounces@mailman1.u.washington.edu] On Behalf Of Dan Comden Sent: Wednesday, October 10, 2012 3:08 PM To: Access Technology Higher Education Network Subject: Re: [Athen] Software licensing for student use on laptops Hi Kathy I agree that the times are changing and we need to think of new approaches. At the University of Washington, we have pushed AT out to most of the primary desktop locations on campus that are shared use workstations. This means that SWDs don't have to come to a specific location or workstation in order to have access to AT. This is the case for IT-supported workstations, and we are making progress with facilities at the departmental level. (By the way, demand for desktop computing does not seem to be diminishing from where I sit). If anything, mobile devices may have increase demand, because it is difficult to print, run relevant apps, and get the CPU cycles needed for some tasks) Part of our challenge here is that the policy has been that we do not provide applications to students to run on their own computers. Or, at least that used to be the case. Now students do have access to free software (WIndows operating system, MS Office for Mac and Windows) as a result of their technology fee. It could be argued that if the campus is making these applications available to all students, then students who have AT requirements in order to get to those "free" things should get AT provided as well. However the view has been that the institution does not provide software that is installed on privately owned equipment. I know this approach is handled differently at other institutions and has been the case for quite a while. -*- Dan On Wed, Oct 10, 2012 at 8:24 AM, Kathleen Cahill > wrote: Hi Colleagues, More and more, as our students use laptops in ever greater numbers, we find our current model of assistive technology software purchasing and distribution is becoming irrelevant. Right now we have a lab with desktop computers and AT software installed on them which are not getting the use they once did. What kinds of models do some of you have at your universities to loan software to students? Do you loan software for a specific period of time? Do you buy copies of software for students? How do you budget for and fund this? We know that the AT lab model is becoming a thing of the past but I sure would love to know what you are doing as our AT models evolve. Thank you, Kathy Kathleen Cahill Assistive Technology Specialist MIT ATIC (Assistive Tech. Info. Center) 77 Mass. 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Name: image001.png Type: image/png Size: 5078 bytes Desc: image001.png URL: From danc at uw.edu Wed Oct 10 13:22:29 2012 From: danc at uw.edu (Dan Comden) Date: Sat Jun 9 18:31:00 2018 Subject: [Athen] Software licensing for student use on laptops In-Reply-To: <0MBP00FRL0RIQH00@smtpauth1.wiscmail.wisc.edu> References: <0MBP00FRL0RIQH00@smtpauth1.wiscmail.wisc.edu> Message-ID: Hi Todd, We're installing the primary AT on an image that gets deployed once a term or so. For speech input and other custom needs based on location and facility hours, we're doing standalone additions to those images. Our plan is to support the same AT at department levels, hopefully using the same keyservers (for the apps that will support it). Right now the primary AT for the image is: JAWS ZoomText NaturalReader ClaroRead (K-3000 is being removed on next rollout) There is a push to go to virtual desktops and I'm trying to put the brakes on that until we have enlargement and screenreading truly solved. -*- Dan On Wed, Oct 10, 2012 at 12:57 PM, Todd Schwanke < tschwanke@studentlife.wisc.edu> wrote: > Hi Dan:**** > > ** ** > > Are you using push technology (or other scripted installers) to install > the AT? If so, what technology or technologies are you using?**** > > ** ** > > Or, is the AT being installed as part of base images before they are > replicated?**** > > ** ** > > Is the technology used uniform enough at campus and department levels that > you are able to deploy with the same tools at the department levels as you > set up for the primary campus locations/labs?**** > > ** ** > -- > -*- Dan Comden danc@uw.edu Access Technology Center www.uw.edu/itconnect/accessibility/atl/ University of Washington UW Information Technology -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From ea at emptech.info Wed Oct 10 13:29:06 2012 From: ea at emptech.info (E.A. Draffan) Date: Sat Jun 9 18:31:00 2018 Subject: [Athen] Software licensing for student use on laptops In-Reply-To: References: <4599527AD714FA42B45CEDFE81CA397D20E9FC@OC11expo28.exchange.mit.edu> Message-ID: <009d01cda725$e58eec30$b0acc490$@emptech.info> This is a really interesting topic for us here in the UK with international students who have disabilities not receiving an allowance for specialist technologies and support. Many of our universities have networked AT and at the University of Southampton we have a special room in the main library with AT and support on hand. We have a similar situation as described by Dan with an increased number of students bringing their own devices. We have on our site downloads for free software that can go on a pen drive http://access.ecs.soton.ac.uk/projects/access-tools (go for the beta version) This can never replace dedicated software but can help as an interim. We found the portable apps menu was not very accessible but there are more of these technologies catalogued by Craig Mill at http://eduapps.org/ and the QIAT list had a US link to similar apps for a USB pen drive http://mits.cenmi.org/Resources/MITSFreedomStick.aspx We also give advice about built in access OS technologies and browser based ones such as ATbar (www.atbar.org) which is on the university website. I have lists of add-ons for each browser and we persuade students to share their technology strategies on LexDis - www.lexdis.org.uk - we have noticed this is becoming more mobile and tablet slanted compared to our first incarnation of the site in 2007. I think you could say we are trying to mix and match to suit students' preferences! Not easy during times of economic restraint! Best wishes E.A. Mrs E.A. Draffan ECS, University of Southampton, Tel +44 (0)23 8059 7246 Mobile +44 (0)7976 289103 http://access.ecs.soton.ac.uk http://www.emptech.info From: athen-list-bounces@mailman1.u.washington.edu [mailto:athen-list-bounces@mailman1.u.washington.edu] On Behalf Of Dan Comden Sent: 10 October 2012 20:08 To: Access Technology Higher Education Network Subject: Re: [Athen] Software licensing for student use on laptops Hi Kathy I agree that the times are changing and we need to think of new approaches. At the University of Washington, we have pushed AT out to most of the primary desktop locations on campus that are shared use workstations. This means that SWDs don't have to come to a specific location or workstation in order to have access to AT. This is the case for IT-supported workstations, and we are making progress with facilities at the departmental level. (By the way, demand for desktop computing does not seem to be diminishing from where I sit). If anything, mobile devices may have increase demand, because it is difficult to print, run relevant apps, and get the CPU cycles needed for some tasks) Part of our challenge here is that the policy has been that we do not provide applications to students to run on their own computers. Or, at least that used to be the case. Now students do have access to free software (WIndows operating system, MS Office for Mac and Windows) as a result of their technology fee. It could be argued that if the campus is making these applications available to all students, then students who have AT requirements in order to get to those "free" things should get AT provided as well. However the view has been that the institution does not provide software that is installed on privately owned equipment. I know this approach is handled differently at other institutions and has been the case for quite a while. -*- Dan On Wed, Oct 10, 2012 at 8:24 AM, Kathleen Cahill wrote: Hi Colleagues, More and more, as our students use laptops in ever greater numbers, we find our current model of assistive technology software purchasing and distribution is becoming irrelevant. ?Right now we have a lab with desktop computers and AT software installed on them which are not getting the use they once did. ?What kinds of models do some of you have at your universities to loan software to students? ?Do you loan software for a specific period of time? ?Do you buy copies of software for students? ?How do you budget for and fund this? We know that the AT lab model is becoming a thing of the past but I sure would love to know what you are doing as our AT models evolve. Thank you, Kathy Kathleen Cahill Assistive Technology Specialist MIT ATIC (Assistive Tech. Info. Center) 77 Mass. Ave. 7-143 Cambridge MA 02139 (617) 253-5111 kcahill@mit.edu _______________________________________________ athen-list mailing list athen-list@mailman1.u.washington.edu http://mailman1.u.washington.edu/mailman/listinfo/athen-list -- -*- Dan Comden ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? danc@uw.edu ?? ?Access Technology Center ? www.uw.edu/itconnect/accessibility/atl/ ?? ?University of Washington ? ? ?UW Information Technology From danc at uw.edu Wed Oct 10 13:53:07 2012 From: danc at uw.edu (Dan Comden) Date: Sat Jun 9 18:31:00 2018 Subject: [Athen] RE: athen-list Digest, Vol 81, Issue 5 In-Reply-To: <84A066196BA6E54AB3C51373309B728FE506689B@msgdb10.utad.utoledo.edu> References: <201210101901.q9AJ137I026504@mxout11.cac.washington.edu> <84A066196BA6E54AB3C51373309B728FE506689B@msgdb10.utad.utoledo.edu> Message-ID: That U Toledo approach looks like an outstanding project and I'd love to hear more about the technical details of deploying the software in a virtual environment. If there is a link to project information, please share! Some of the items beg the question of whether virtual delivery is sufficient. In other words, if a student needs a screenreader because they are blind, they will need the screenreading software BEFORE they access the virtual desktop, not after it. Are they using the OS-provided version as that first step? -*- Dan On Wed, Oct 10, 2012 at 12:21 PM, Engle, Andrea June < Andrea.Engle@utoledo.edu> wrote: > Kathleen, > We have a virtual lab that all student can access from any computer from > anywhere that offers internet. Here is an article that I think helps to > explain what we did > http://campustechnology.com/articles/2011/08/01/innovators-university-of-toledo.aspx. > > Thank you, > Andrea Engle > Academic Accommodation Specialist > Office of Academic Access > The University of Toledo -*- Dan Comden danc@uw.edu Access Technology Center www.uw.edu/itconnect/accessibility/atl/ University of Washington UW Information Technology -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From jbalassa at valenciacollege.edu Thu Oct 11 07:08:49 2012 From: jbalassa at valenciacollege.edu (Julie Balassa) Date: Sat Jun 9 18:31:00 2018 Subject: [Athen] help with Kindle for PC app with accessibility plugin Message-ID: Hello all. A book we could not get from the publisher is available in Kindle edition and as all Kindle books I've tried, reads nicely on my laptop using the app with accessibility plugin. The student really liked the way it read and displayed on my laptops so he downloaded the same app using the link I gave him but we cannot get TSS to work. None of the usual keyboard shortcuts do anything at all. Adobe Reader and Easy Reader TSS work fine and all windows sounds are present. Anyone have an idea how I can help him to resolve this issue? I don't have his laptop with me now but I think it's a newer model Toshiba running Windows 7. Thanks! jkb Julie K. Balassa Assistant Director, Office for Students with Disabilities jbalassa@valenciacollege.edu [cid:image001.png@01CDA798.6892EF60] Please note: Due to Florida's very broad public records law, most written communications to or from College employees regarding College business are public records, available to the public and media upon request. Therefore, this e-mail communication may be subject to public disclosure. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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More > and more faculty are using Google Docs for sharing instructional resources > and facilitating communication among students. Knowing that Google Docs has > many accessibility issues, we are working on a policy/process to inform > faculty and staff about needing to have accessible instructional resources > available in a timely manner so that being asked to convert to another > delivery system will not come as a shock. > > > > Are any of you working on campuses using Google Docs? How are you handling > the accessibility challenges? > > > > Thanks, Ellen > > > > Ellen Cutler > > Santa Monica College > > Disabled Student Services/High Tech Training Center > > 1900 Pico Blvd. > > Santa Monica, CA 90405 > > 310.434-4496 > > cutler_ellen@smc.edu > > > > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > athen-list mailing list > athen-list@mailman1.u.washington.edu > http://mailman1.u.washington.edu/mailman/listinfo/athen-list > From larry.kiser at sfcollege.edu Fri Oct 12 10:53:45 2012 From: larry.kiser at sfcollege.edu (Larry Kiser) Date: Sat Jun 9 18:31:00 2018 Subject: [Athen] Software licensing for student use on laptops In-Reply-To: <4599527AD714FA42B45CEDFE81CA397D20E9FC@OC11expo28.exchange.mit.edu> References: <4599527AD714FA42B45CEDFE81CA397D20E9FC@OC11expo28.exchange.mit.edu> Message-ID: At our institution we created an ADA profile that IT installed on 35 plus computers on our main campus and at our centers. Our IT department never supported installing adaptive software on a college server so networking is not a viable option. ADA computers are located in all the Learning Labs, Library, Assessment Center, and other computer labs. That profile includes the following items. KURZWEIL 3000 WEB VERSION 13 - provides reading, brainstorming, and writing support ZOOMTEXT VERSION 9.18 JAWS (JOB ACCESS WITH SPEECH) FOCUS 80 REFRESHABLE BRAILLE SOFTWARE & WINPRINT UTILITY (recently learned that the Focus 80 w JAW can be used in combination to type directly into MS Word using contracted Braille) SMARTNAV SOFTWARE & DRIVER - provides hands free mouse control primarily to users with loss of upper extremity motor control CLICK N' TYPE VIRTUAL KEYBOARD - provides an on-screen virtual keyboard for access to anyone with a disability that prevents them from using a physical keyboard MATH PLAYER - provides enlargement and text-to-speech output of mathematical notations on the computer for users with math & reading-related impairments We have other adaptive software on select staff computers that we have the ability to configure. Dragon NaturallySpeaking is one such application that gets a fair amount of use. The reason it is not in the profile is that IT was adverse to installing individual licenses on each computer. Nuance is part of the problem because they do not have volume licensing for higher education as they do for K through 12. A couple of years ago we converted 18 JAWS standalone licenses to USB licenses. When students insert the JAWS dongles into the ADA computers JAWS is fully functioning. We have 50 licenses of ZT that were accumulated through the years. We have considered converting those to USB versions as well. The drawback in doing so is that unlike JAWS, Zoomtext will not run in a demo version after it is opened a few times without the ZT USB attached. Thus students with low vision would not have instant access, even for a short time. We had 30 K3000 licenses that we converted to the Web version with the subscription active until 2015. The web version allows us to provide students with a client install copy for installations on whatever computer they choose including Macs. Many are installing it on their laptops and use the wireless campus infrastructure to access K3000 in classrooms as well as common areas. The Firefly reading support feature of K3000 allows students to access documents stored in their Universal Library from any computer using a web browser. There is a Firefly app for iPads as well. This is very popular software, especially when combined with our office working with students and publishers to obtain PDF versions of textbooks. We also purchased adaptive joystick and trackball input devices that do not require software installations. While we are doing what we can to promote access this model is still problematic. Due to administrative rights and security setting issues some AT features on the campus computers are disabled and automatic updates are not allowed. Other glitches arising after the profile check and ghosting necessitate workarounds. Another access problem we are now confronted with is that our IT department is setting up thin client computer labs. I have made them aware of the negative impact this will have on the functions of adaptive technologies. From my research it appears that even if a thin client image is projected to a desktop computer, adaptive technology may not interact properly with that image. Perhaps the University of Toledo project will solve such a dilemma. One final computer access issue I find at our institution is that again due to security settings the MS Ease of Access features on the remaining desktop computers will not work. I would be grateful if someone can suggest a solution to that problem. Larry Kiser Counseling Specialist Disabilities Resource Center, S-233 Santa Fe College Gainesville, FL 32606 Phone: 352-395-4429 Fax: 352-395-4100 -----Original Message----- From: Kathleen Cahill [mailto:kcahill@MIT.EDU] Sent: Wednesday, October 10, 2012 11:25 AM To: Access Technology Higher Education Network Subject: [Athen] Software licensing for student use on laptops Hi Colleagues, More and more, as our students use laptops in ever greater numbers, we find our current model of assistive technology software purchasing and distribution is becoming irrelevant. Right now we have a lab with desktop computers and AT software installed on them which are not getting the use they once did. What kinds of models do some of you have at your universities to loan software to students? Do you loan software for a specific period of time? Do you buy copies of software for students? How do you budget for and fund this? We know that the AT lab model is becoming a thing of the past but I sure would love to know what you are doing as our AT models evolve. Thank you, Kathy Kathleen Cahill Assistive Technology Specialist MIT ATIC (Assistive Tech. Info. Center) 77 Mass. Ave. 7-143 Cambridge MA 02139 (617) 253-5111 kcahill@mit.edu From hadi at illinois.edu Fri Oct 12 12:16:42 2012 From: hadi at illinois.edu (Rangin, Hadi Bargi) Date: Sat Jun 9 18:31:00 2018 Subject: [Athen] Real-time automatic captioning for video conferencing Message-ID: Hello everyone, I have received a question about the state of real-time automatic or semi-automatic captioning for video conferencing. I would appreciate any feedback and experience you could share. Thanks in advance, Hadi -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From jbailey at uoregon.edu Fri Oct 12 13:03:12 2012 From: jbailey at uoregon.edu (James Bailey) Date: Sat Jun 9 18:31:00 2018 Subject: [Athen] RE: Software licensing for student use on laptops Message-ID: ________________________________________ Hi Kathy, We've never installed (with one exception) AT on student owned computers. The assumption is, if you own a computer you're responsible for its functionality. This has history too, well before laptops, our students who used screen readers or screen enlargers usually owned a personal desktop at home or in the dorm. We've never provided AT for those machines. Our AT lab has always been small, so I have created "optimized" workstations there. The screen enlarger machine has a dedicated CCTV. Our DNS workstation is on a motor-driven adjustable height table. These stations have additional features not available on our public machines. Now to that one exception. We just switched from K 3000 to Read:OutLoud and part of our deal is that we can install the product on student macs or win machines. See you at CSUN James James Bailey AT Coordinator University of Oregon -----Original Message----- From: Kathleen Cahill [mailto:kcahill@MIT.EDU] Sent: Wednesday, October 10, 2012 11:25 AM To: Access Technology Higher Education Network Subject: [Athen] Software licensing for student use on laptops Hi Colleagues, More and more, as our students use laptops in ever greater numbers, we find our current model of assistive technology software purchasing and distribution is becoming irrelevant. Right now we have a lab with desktop computers and AT software installed on them which are not getting the use they once did. What kinds of models do some of you have at your universities to loan software to students? Do you loan software for a specific period of time? Do you buy copies of software for students? How do you budget for and fund this? We know that the AT lab model is becoming a thing of the past but I sure would love to know what you are doing as our AT models evolve. Thank you, Kathy Kathleen Cahill Assistive Technology Specialist MIT ATIC (Assistive Tech. Info. Center) 77 Mass. Ave. 7-143 Cambridge MA 02139 (617) 253-5111 kcahill@mit.edu From danc at uw.edu Fri Oct 12 14:18:00 2012 From: danc at uw.edu (Dan Comden) Date: Sat Jun 9 18:31:00 2018 Subject: [Athen] Software licensing for student use on laptops In-Reply-To: References: <4599527AD714FA42B45CEDFE81CA397D20E9FC@OC11expo28.exchange.mit.edu> Message-ID: On Fri, Oct 12, 2012 at 10:53 AM, Larry Kiser wrote: > [snip] > not interact properly with that image. Perhaps the University of Toledo > project will solve such a dilemma. One final computer access issue I find > at our institution is that again due to security settings the MS Ease of > Access features on the remaining desktop computers will not work. I would > be grateful if someone can suggest a solution to that problem. > Present it to the sysadmins as a challenge -- you have users who need to have those features enabled. Why are they turned off? Can they present a truly compelling reason? Sometimes decisions like this are made through inertia or lack of understanding of just what those features do. There's really no excuse to have basic functionality of the OS hamstrung in this fashion. If it is because other users are pranking with those features, then the entire approach to IT provision should be re-examined. Certainly most other institutions have solved that problem. Of course, it's all in how you can present the challenge diplomatically if you don't have an in with the IT people...I hear they can be bribed :) -- -*- Dan Comden danc@uw.edu Access Technology Center www.uw.edu/itconnect/accessibility/atl/ University of Washington UW Information Technology -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From norm.coombs at gmail.com Sat Oct 13 16:15:51 2012 From: norm.coombs at gmail.com (Prof Norm Coombs) Date: Sat Jun 9 18:31:00 2018 Subject: [Athen] question re JAVA 7 Message-ID: <6.0.3.0.2.20121013161355.050a1b78@pop.gmail.com> I saw that JAVA 7 was bundling the access bridge with it. I have need to get the bridge but had procrastinated. Now I installed Java 7 and the control panel shows it is on my computer. So far, so good. Is there any way I can verify that the bridge was in fact also installed??? Norm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . It's never too late to become what you might have been. George Eliot Once you choose hope, anything's possible. Christopher Reeve Norman Coombs norm.coombs@gmail.com Making Online Teaching Accessible: Inclusive Course Design for Students with Disabilities by Norman Coombs published by Jossey-Bass Oct 10,2010 http://www.josseybass.com/WileyCDA/WileyTitle/productCd-0470499044.html From burke at ucla.edu Sun Oct 14 04:36:42 2012 From: burke at ucla.edu (Patrick Burke) Date: Sat Jun 9 18:31:00 2018 Subject: [Athen] question re JAVA 7 In-Reply-To: <6.0.3.0.2.20121013161355.050a1b78@pop.gmail.com> References: <6.0.3.0.2.20121013161355.050a1b78@pop.gmail.com> Message-ID: <201210141136.q9EBagK8032300@mail.ucla.edu> Hi Norm, The catch is that you have to turn on the Access Bridge feature from the command line. Here's what they say: >"To enable Java Access Bridge, run the following command (where >%JRE_HOME% is the directory of your JRE): > >%JRE_HOME%\bin\jabswitch -enable >" > >So, for example, from the Command prompt I went to >c:\program files\java\jre7\bin >& type the command: >jabswitch -enable > >A message then appears confirming that it worked. All described at: > Good luck, Patrick At 04:15 PM 10/13/2012, Prof Norm Coombs wrote: >I saw that JAVA 7 was bundling the access bridge with it. I have >need to get the bridge but had procrastinated. >Now I installed Java 7 and the control panel shows it is on my >computer. So far, so good. >Is there any way I can verify that the bridge was in fact also installed??? >Norm > > > . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . >It's never too late to become what you might have been. George Eliot >Once you choose hope, anything's possible. Christopher Reeve >Norman Coombs norm.coombs@gmail.com > >Making Online Teaching Accessible: Inclusive Course Design for >Students with Disabilities by Norman Coombs published by Jossey-Bass >Oct 10,2010 >http://www.josseybass.com/WileyCDA/WileyTitle/productCd-0470499044.html > > >_______________________________________________ >athen-list mailing list >athen-list@mailman1.u.washington.edu >http://mailman1.u.washington.edu/mailman/listinfo/athen-list From burke at ucla.edu Sun Oct 14 07:02:27 2012 From: burke at ucla.edu (Patrick Burke) Date: Sat Jun 9 18:31:00 2018 Subject: [Athen] question re JAVA 7 In-Reply-To: <7.1.0.9.2.20121014042444.026d9a78@ucla.edu> References: <6.0.3.0.2.20121013161355.050a1b78@pop.gmail.com> <7.1.0.9.2.20121014042444.026d9a78@ucla.edu> Message-ID: <201210141402.q9EE2Tew015296@mail.ucla.edu> Jamal Mazrui also has a utility to avoid the command-line process: JWin: http://empowermentzone.com/JWin.htm (I haven't tried it. Should be good, although it is one more thing to install.) Patrick At 04:36 AM 10/14/2012, Patrick Burke wrote: >Hi Norm, > >The catch is that you have to turn on the Access Bridge feature from >the command line. Here's what they say: > >>"To enable Java Access Bridge, run the following command (where >>%JRE_HOME% is the directory of your JRE): >> >>%JRE_HOME%\bin\jabswitch -enable >>" >> >>So, for example, from the Command prompt I went to >>c:\program files\java\jre7\bin >>& type the command: >>jabswitch -enable >> >>A message then appears confirming that it worked. All described at: > >> > >Good luck, >Patrick >At 04:15 PM 10/13/2012, Prof Norm Coombs wrote: >>I saw that JAVA 7 was bundling the access bridge with it. I have >>need to get the bridge but had procrastinated. >>Now I installed Java 7 and the control panel shows it is on my >>computer. So far, so good. >>Is there any way I can verify that the bridge was in fact also installed??? >>Norm >> >> >> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . >>It's never too late to become what you might have been. George Eliot >>Once you choose hope, anything's possible. Christopher Reeve >>Norman Coombs norm.coombs@gmail.com >> >>Making Online Teaching Accessible: Inclusive Course Design for >>Students with Disabilities by Norman Coombs published by >>Jossey-Bass Oct 10,2010 >>http://www.josseybass.com/WileyCDA/WileyTitle/productCd-0470499044.html >> >> >>_______________________________________________ >>athen-list mailing list >>athen-list@mailman1.u.washington.edu >>http://mailman1.u.washington.edu/mailman/listinfo/athen-list From jbailey at uoregon.edu Tue Oct 16 08:26:43 2012 From: jbailey at uoregon.edu (James Bailey) Date: Sat Jun 9 18:31:00 2018 Subject: [Athen] Google Apps Administrator Guide to Accessibility Message-ID: In case you missed this. 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Take care, Sean -- Sean Keegan Associate Director, Assistive Technology Office of Accessible Education - Stanford University http://studentaffairs.stanford.edu/oae From rskipper1 at udayton.edu Wed Oct 17 12:05:21 2012 From: rskipper1 at udayton.edu (Rebecca Skipper) Date: Sat Jun 9 18:31:00 2018 Subject: [Athen] converting math Materials for Students with Learning disabilities and visual Impairment Message-ID: I am an Assistive Technology Specialist with the University of Dayton, and we are developing a procedure to convert math into accessible formats for individuals with visual impairments and learning disabilities. What software does your institution use to convert math materials, and what criteria was used in selecting this software? do you scan materials using OCR, type the math by hand, or both? Do you have blind and/or low vision students participating in the editing process or reviewing materials for quality assurance? How do you accommodate the math needs of individuals with learning disabilities? thank you for your time and I appreciate your insight. I am a JAWS user and read Nemeth Code so I understand the challenges posed by alternative production in general as well. -- Best Regards, Rebecca Rebecca Skipper Assistive Technology Specialist Office of Learning Resources (OLR) Ryan C. Harris Learning & Teaching Center (LTC) University of Dayton | 300 College Park | Dayton, Ohio 45469-1302 Room: RL 023 B Phone: 937-229-2066 Fax: 937-229-3270 TTY: 937-229-2059 (available for individuals who are deaf and hard-of hearing) Email: rskipper1@udayton.edu On the Web: go.udayton.edu/learning CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE The information contained in this electronic message is confidential and intended only for the use of the individual or entity named above. 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And are there others you would recommend using over these? > > ? Webex ? > > ? Goto meeting ? > > ? Adobe Connect ? > > ? Big Blue button ? > > ? Vidyo > > > > Patti Lester, MLS, AT Lab Coordinator > Student Disability Resource Center > Florida State University > 874 Traditions Way > 108 Student Services Building > Tallahassee, Florida 32306-4167 > (850) 644-5532 > > > > > > > > __________________________________________________ > > > > CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This e-mail (including the attachments) is covered > by the Electronic Communications Privacy Act, 18 U.S.C.?? 2510-2521, is > confidential and may be legally privileged. If you are not the intended > recipient, you are hereby notified that any retention, dissemination, > distribution, or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. > Please contact me that you have received the message in error, and then > destroy it. Thank You. > > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > athen-list mailing list > athen-list@mailman1.u.washington.edu > http://mailman1.u.washington.edu/mailman/listinfo/athen-list > From hirschma at uwm.edu Fri Oct 19 12:09:03 2012 From: hirschma at uwm.edu (hirschma@uwm.edu) Date: Sat Jun 9 18:31:00 2018 Subject: [Athen] regarding accessible webinars Message-ID: <1811769068.21694.1350673743671.JavaMail.root@mail17.pantherlink.uwm.edu> For great info on accessible webinars, check in with Hadi Rangin ( hadi@illinois.ed) . He has researched several platforms and presented on this numerous times. Aura Hirschman -- "Design for People with Disabilities is Better Design for Everyone" (for more information and resources - http://access-ed.r2d2.uwm.edu/) Aura M. Hirschman, MS, CRC Outreach and Training Coordinator R2D2 Center, Enderis Hall, Room 135 University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee P.O. 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For Administrators or, Faculty who use portable Assembly Area communication technology with amplification capability, are you applying the advisories for this portion of the ADADG? 2010 Standard Change Points: Assisted listening device calculation no longer uses fixed seating; current standards apply ROOM CAPACITY (fixed, non-fixed and standing room). Assisted listening device calculation is applicable to all new construction; as well as, existing environments that are being fitted with amplification systems or, undergoing alteration (upgrade and/or replacing audio amplification systems) [replacing a broken speaker is not an alteration]. Assembly Areas: A building or facility, or portion thereof, used for the purpose of entertainment, educational or civic gatherings, or similar purposes, where audible communication is integral to the use of the space and has audio amplification within the space is required to provide an assisted listening system. This includes a classroom with a speaker at the podium, Public Address Systems, TVs mounted to a wall (the TV or other device that has volume controls has amplification capability). Additionally; it appears that and under advisory, portable Laptop with speakers are contextually considered audio amplification devices/technology. I found this helpful. And can be used to check what I've written above. A three question checklist for discerning if an Assembly Area is required to provide an assisted listening system. (1) Is the environment an assembly area, classroom, theater etc. (2) where audible communication is integral to the environments function, and (3) does the environment utilize audio amplification? (Accessibility Online. ?Assistive Listening Systems?(10/04/2012); ADA Webinar URL: http://www.accessibilityonline.org/). Thank you in advance for any conversation or further discussion inline or otherwise. 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Lecture: Knowing When to Break the Rules, Derek Featherstone, Simply Accessible View complete "virtual" agenda and the various registration options . Please contact Howard Kramer at hkramer@ahead.org or 492-8672 if you have any questions. -- Howard Kramer CO-PI - UDUC *Promoting the Integration of Universal Design into University Curricula (UDUC)* Lecturer, Cont. Ed - Evening & Cred Admin 303-492-8672 cell: 720-351-8668 -- Howard Kramer CO-PI - UDUC *Promoting the Integration of Universal Design into University Curricula (UDUC)* Lecturer, Cont. Ed - Evening & Cred Admin 303-492-8672 cell: 720-351-8668 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From Kenneth.Elkind at umb.edu Mon Oct 22 09:10:49 2012 From: Kenneth.Elkind at umb.edu (Kenneth Elkind) Date: Sat Jun 9 18:31:00 2018 Subject: [Athen] What is your favorite free magnification software? Message-ID: <64368B1DFC2F5D4A86AFF5CEAFE2684C6EA213@SN2PRD0102MB104.prod.exchangelabs.com> Students can loan laptops for a short period of time on campus. I want to install some free screen reader and magnification software. I'm planning to use Visual Desktop Access (NVDA) for the screen reader. But I am still looking for a magnification software any suggestions? Ken Elkind University of Massachusetts Boston -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From JElmer at vcccd.edu Mon Oct 22 10:43:24 2012 From: JElmer at vcccd.edu (John Elmer) Date: Sat Jun 9 18:31:00 2018 Subject: [Athen] RE: What is your favorite free magnification software? In-Reply-To: <64368B1DFC2F5D4A86AFF5CEAFE2684C6EA213@SN2PRD0102MB104.prod.exchangelabs.com> References: <64368B1DFC2F5D4A86AFF5CEAFE2684C6EA213@SN2PRD0102MB104.prod.exchangelabs.com> Message-ID: Consider the built in functions of Windows and the MacOS. From: athen-list-bounces@mailman1.u.washington.edu [mailto:athen-list-bounces@mailman1.u.washington.edu] On Behalf Of Kenneth Elkind Sent: Monday, October 22, 2012 9:11 AM To: 'athen-list@u.washington.edu' Subject: [Athen] What is your favorite free magnification software? Students can loan laptops for a short period of time on campus. I want to install some free screen reader and magnification software. I'm planning to use Visual Desktop Access (NVDA) for the screen reader. But I am still looking for a magnification software any suggestions? Ken Elkind University of Massachusetts Boston -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From ron at ahead.org Mon Oct 22 10:50:16 2012 From: ron at ahead.org (ron@ahead.org) Date: Sat Jun 9 18:31:00 2018 Subject: =?utf-8?B?UmU6IFtBdGhlbl0gUkU6IFdoYXQgaXMgeW91ciBmYXZvcml0ZSBmcmVlIG1hZ25pZmljYXRpb24gc29mdHdhcmU/?= In-Reply-To: References: <64368B1DFC2F5D4A86AFF5CEAFE2684C6EA213@SN2PRD0102MB104.prod.exchangelabs.com> Message-ID: <20121022175016.14649.qmail@s465.sureserver.com> I would second John's comment. As long as you are using VISTA or Win7 it pretty much works for a short term solution. The problem is getting both magnifiction and speach. Ron Stewart > -------Original Message------- > From: John Elmer > To: Access Technology Higher Education Network > Subject: [Athen] RE: What is your favorite free magnification software? > Sent: Oct 22 '12 12:43 > > Consider the built in functions of Windows and the MacOS. > > > FROM: athen-list-bounces@mailman1.u.washington.edu > [mailto:athen-list-bounces@mailman1.u.washington.edu] ON BEHALF OF Kenneth > Elkind > SENT: Monday, October 22, 2012 9:11 AM > TO: 'athen-list@u.washington.edu' > SUBJECT: [Athen] What is your favorite free magnification software? > > > Students can loan laptops for a short period of time on campus. I want to > install some free screen reader and magnification software. > > > I'm planning to use Visual Desktop Access (NVDA) for the screen reader. > > > But I am still looking for a magnification software any suggestions? > > > Ken Elkind > > University of Massachusetts Boston > -------------------- > _______________________________________________ > athen-list mailing list > [LINK: compose.php?to=athen-list@mailman1.u.washington.edu] > athen-list@mailman1.u.washington.edu > [LINK: http://mailman1.u.washington.edu/mailman/listinfo/athen-list] > http://mailman1.u.washington.edu/mailman/listinfo/athen-list From ron at ahead.org Mon Oct 22 10:50:16 2012 From: ron at ahead.org (ron@ahead.org) Date: Sat Jun 9 18:31:00 2018 Subject: =?utf-8?B?UmU6IFtBdGhlbl0gUkU6IFdoYXQgaXMgeW91ciBmYXZvcml0ZSBmcmVlIG1hZ25pZmljYXRpb24gc29mdHdhcmU/?= In-Reply-To: References: <64368B1DFC2F5D4A86AFF5CEAFE2684C6EA213@SN2PRD0102MB104.prod.exchangelabs.com> Message-ID: <20121022175016.14649.qmail@s465.sureserver.com> I would second John's comment. As long as you are using VISTA or Win7 it pretty much works for a short term solution. The problem is getting both magnifiction and speach. Ron Stewart > -------Original Message------- > From: John Elmer > To: Access Technology Higher Education Network > Subject: [Athen] RE: What is your favorite free magnification software? > Sent: Oct 22 '12 12:43 > > Consider the built in functions of Windows and the MacOS. > > > FROM: athen-list-bounces@mailman1.u.washington.edu > [mailto:athen-list-bounces@mailman1.u.washington.edu] ON BEHALF OF Kenneth > Elkind > SENT: Monday, October 22, 2012 9:11 AM > TO: 'athen-list@u.washington.edu' > SUBJECT: [Athen] What is your favorite free magnification software? > > > Students can loan laptops for a short period of time on campus. I want to > install some free screen reader and magnification software. > > > I'm planning to use Visual Desktop Access (NVDA) for the screen reader. > > > But I am still looking for a magnification software any suggestions? > > > Ken Elkind > > University of Massachusetts Boston > -------------------- > _______________________________________________ > athen-list mailing list > [LINK: compose.php?to=athen-list@mailman1.u.washington.edu] > athen-list@mailman1.u.washington.edu > [LINK: http://mailman1.u.washington.edu/mailman/listinfo/athen-list] > http://mailman1.u.washington.edu/mailman/listinfo/athen-list From jeffreydell99 at gmail.com Mon Oct 22 10:54:53 2012 From: jeffreydell99 at gmail.com (Jeffrey Dell) Date: Sat Jun 9 18:31:00 2018 Subject: [Athen] RE: What is your favorite free magnification software? In-Reply-To: References: <64368B1DFC2F5D4A86AFF5CEAFE2684C6EA213@SN2PRD0102MB104.prod.exchangelabs.com> Message-ID: Lightning Express works well. Or at least as well as anything that is free. The only problem is that the executable needs to be run from the website daily for it to continue working. It works on Win XP, Vista, and 7. http://www.itzooms.com/ If you have network licensing for MAGic or ZoomText you may be able to access the license server on your network with the laptops. MAGic is usually the easieest to do this with because you need no special read permissions for the folder on the server. Jeff On 10/22/12, John Elmer wrote: > Consider the built in functions of Windows and the MacOS. > > From: athen-list-bounces@mailman1.u.washington.edu > [mailto:athen-list-bounces@mailman1.u.washington.edu] On Behalf Of Kenneth > Elkind > Sent: Monday, October 22, 2012 9:11 AM > To: 'athen-list@u.washington.edu' > Subject: [Athen] What is your favorite free magnification software? > > > Students can loan laptops for a short period of time on campus. I want to > install some free screen reader and magnification software. > > I'm planning to use Visual Desktop Access (NVDA) for the screen reader. > > But I am still looking for a magnification software any suggestions? > > Ken Elkind > University of Massachusetts Boston > From norm.coombs at gmail.com Mon Oct 22 11:39:29 2012 From: norm.coombs at gmail.com (Prof Norm Coombs) Date: Sat Jun 9 18:31:00 2018 Subject: [Athen] question re JAVA 7 In-Reply-To: <201210141402.q9EE2Tew015296@mail.ucla.edu> References: <6.0.3.0.2.20121013161355.050a1b78@pop.gmail.com> <7.1.0.9.2.20121014042444.026d9a78@ucla.edu> <201210141402.q9EE2Tew015296@mail.ucla.edu> Message-ID: <6.0.3.0.2.20121022113859.08289290@pop.gmail.com> Thanks patrick re activating java works now. At 07:02 AM 10/14/2012, you wrote: >Jamal Mazrui also has a utility to avoid the command-line process: JWin: >http://empowermentzone.com/JWin.htm >(I haven't tried it. Should be good, although it is one more thing to >install.) > >Patrick > >At 04:36 AM 10/14/2012, Patrick Burke wrote: >>Hi Norm, >> >>The catch is that you have to turn on the Access Bridge feature from the >>command line. Here's what they say: >> >>>"To enable Java Access Bridge, run the following command (where >>>%JRE_HOME% is the directory of your JRE): >>> >>>%JRE_HOME%\bin\jabswitch -enable >>>" >>> >>>So, for example, from the Command prompt I went to >>>c:\program files\java\jre7\bin >>>& type the command: >>>jabswitch -enable >>> >>>A message then appears confirming that it worked. All described at: >> >>> >> >>Good luck, >>Patrick >>At 04:15 PM 10/13/2012, Prof Norm Coombs wrote: >>>I saw that JAVA 7 was bundling the access bridge with it. I have need >>>to get the bridge but had procrastinated. >>>Now I installed Java 7 and the control panel shows it is on my computer. >>>So far, so good. >>>Is there any way I can verify that the bridge was in fact also installed??? >>>Norm >>> >>> >>> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . >>>It's never too late to become what you might have been. George Eliot >>>Once you choose hope, anything's possible. Christopher Reeve >>>Norman Coombs norm.coombs@gmail.com >>> >>>Making Online Teaching Accessible: Inclusive Course Design for Students >>>with Disabilities by Norman Coombs published by Jossey-Bass Oct 10,2010 >>>http://www.josseybass.com/WileyCDA/WileyTitle/productCd-0470499044.html >>> >>> >>>_______________________________________________ >>>athen-list mailing list >>>athen-list@mailman1.u.washington.edu >>>http://mailman1.u.washington.edu/mailman/listinfo/athen-list > >_______________________________________________ >athen-list mailing list >athen-list@mailman1.u.washington.edu >http://mailman1.u.washington.edu/mailman/listinfo/athen-list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . It's never too late to become what you might have been. George Eliot Once you choose hope, anything's possible. Christopher Reeve Norman Coombs norm.coombs@gmail.com Making Online Teaching Accessible: Inclusive Course Design for Students with Disabilities by Norman Coombs published by Jossey-Bass Oct 10,2010 http://www.josseybass.com/WileyCDA/WileyTitle/productCd-0470499044.html From petri.1 at osu.edu Mon Oct 22 11:59:39 2012 From: petri.1 at osu.edu (Ken Petri) Date: Sat Jun 9 18:31:00 2018 Subject: [Athen] accessible webinar tools In-Reply-To: References: <9660B13B9DFB2D4291E23B4CEA2E092E0ED90B@fsu-exch-nwr02.fsu.edu> Message-ID: Patti, OSU is likely moving toward using Adobe Connect at the enterprise level. We did accessibility testing, and while pretty far from perfect, it can be used effectively by a screen reader user who has some familiarity with the product. We created documentation, which is here: http://ocio.osu.edu/elearning/services/connect-pilot/resources/screen-reader/ ken -- Ken Petri Program Director, OSU Web Accessibility Center 102D Pomerene Hall, 1760 Neil Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43210 Office: 614.292.1760 | Mobile: 614.218.1499 | Fax: 614.292.4190 http://wac.osu.edu | petri.1@osu.edu On Fri, Oct 19, 2012 at 2:22 PM, Greg Kraus wrote: > Hi Patti, > > You definitely should look at Blackboard Collaborate. It is quite > good. WebEx has moderate accessibility. The last time I looked at Big > Blue Button, which was some time ago, it had significant accessibility > problems. Adobe Connect has accessibility support too, although I have > not used it enough to talk in detail about it. > > Greg > > -- > Greg Kraus > University IT Accessibility Coordinator > NC State University > 919.513.4087 > greg_kraus@ncsu.edu > > > On Fri, Oct 19, 2012 at 2:13 PM, Lester, Patti > wrote: > > > > > > Hello colleagues, > > > > > > > > Of the following webinar tools, which would you say offers the highest > level > > of accessibility? And are there others you would recommend using over > these? > > > > ? Webex ? > > > > ? Goto meeting ? > > > > ? Adobe Connect ? > > > > ? Big Blue button ? > > > > ? Vidyo > > > > > > > > Patti Lester, MLS, AT Lab Coordinator > > Student Disability Resource Center > > Florida State University > > 874 Traditions Way > > 108 Student Services Building > > Tallahassee, Florida 32306-4167 > > (850) 644-5532 > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > __________________________________________________ > > > > > > > > CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This e-mail (including the attachments) is > covered > > by the Electronic Communications Privacy Act, 18 U.S.C.?? 2510-2521, is > > confidential and may be legally privileged. If you are not the intended > > recipient, you are hereby notified that any retention, dissemination, > > distribution, or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. > > Please contact me that you have received the message in error, and then > > destroy it. 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The Adaptive Technology Program Manager will provide leadership in technology access issues related to web and other technological resources; provide technical support and training for the various hardware and software involved in the delivery of services; provide leadership for the Alternative Formats and Video Captioning programs; and works with faculty and staff to determine technological interventions that assist in maintaining an accessible learning environment. A successful applicant will have a minimum of a Master's degree in Rehabilitation Services, Information Technology, Computer Science, Social Work or Special Education. Bachelor's degree considered when bolstered by significant field experience in key components of this position. To view complete posting and to apply, please go to https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/Welcome_css.jsp Posting #0009841 Closing Date: 11/18/12. 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Can anyone pass along any helpful advice that I can in turn pass along tia d:) Debi Turner Assistive Technician, Disability Services Humber ITAL Student Success & Engagement Room A120, Lakeshore Campus 3199 Lake Shore Blvd. W. Toronto, Ontario M8V 1K8 Tel: (416) 675-6622, ext. 3268 Fax: (416) 252-8800 Email: debi.turner@humber.ca -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From jbalassa at valenciacollege.edu Tue Oct 23 13:24:07 2012 From: jbalassa at valenciacollege.edu (Julie Balassa) Date: Sat Jun 9 18:31:00 2018 Subject: [Athen] accessible math help In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Not sure about equation editor as I use mathtype but with mathtype you have the option to publish out as images or a math page compatible with IE and MathPlayer. Choose the latter and it will read fine with any screenreader that can call to MathPlayer (e.g. Jaws). Check whether equation editor also has this option. You can also use Scientific Notebook, also has the option to export as a math page, rest is the same as above. Infty is another option, pricey and squirrelly but it works reasonably well for those who get the hang of it. Hope this helps. jkb Please note: Due to Florida's very broad public records law, most written communications to or from College employees regarding College business are public records, available to the public and media upon request. Therefore, this e-mail communication may be subject to public disclosure. From: athen-list-bounces@mailman1.u.washington.edu [mailto:athen-list-bounces@mailman1.u.washington.edu] On Behalf Of theoldog@gmail.com Sent: Tuesday, October 23, 2012 4:00 PM To: athen-list@u.washington.edu Subject: [Athen] accessible math help It's been a while since I've asked for help on the list... mostly only have time to read, but today I received an email from a colleague asking for assistance in making Math accessible to TTS applications. We have noted that the Equation Editor in MS word creates equations that are effectively images and thus not accessible for TTS applications. Does anyone have an editor or similar tool that can produce TTS compliant equations? Can anyone pass along any helpful advice that I can in turn pass along tia d:) Debi Turner Assistive Technician, Disability Services Humber ITAL Student Success & Engagement Room A120, Lakeshore Campus 3199 Lake Shore Blvd. W. Toronto, Ontario M8V 1K8 Tel: (416) 675-6622, ext. 3268 Fax: (416) 252-8800 Email: debi.turner@humber.ca -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From express_able at yahoo.com Tue Oct 23 19:44:58 2012 From: express_able at yahoo.com (Chris Johnson) Date: Sat Jun 9 18:31:00 2018 Subject: [Athen] What is your favorite free magnification software? In-Reply-To: <64368B1DFC2F5D4A86AFF5CEAFE2684C6EA213@SN2PRD0102MB104.prod.exchangelabs.com> References: <64368B1DFC2F5D4A86AFF5CEAFE2684C6EA213@SN2PRD0102MB104.prod.exchangelabs.com> Message-ID: <5087562A.6050804@yahoo.com> Windows Magnifier in Win 7 , full-screen mode with Non-Visual Desktop Access with preferences set to read under mouse. Why waste money? Be sure to run the font smoothing or whatever it's called in windows to calibrate. Some folks might still be better off with a smoother font. Also, consider high-contrast or reverse contrast settings. Chris Johnson Assistive Technology Specialist expressABLE Loveland, CO chris@eable.org On 10/22/12 10:10 AM, Kenneth Elkind wrote: > > Students can loan laptops for a short period of time on campus. I want > to install some free screen reader and magnification software. > > I'm planning to use Visual Desktop Access (NVDA) for the screen reader. > > But I am still looking for a magnification software any suggestions? > > Ken Elkind > > University of Massachusetts Boston > > > > _______________________________________________ > athen-list mailing list > athen-list@mailman1.u.washington.edu > http://mailman1.u.washington.edu/mailman/listinfo/athen-list -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Enhancing Learning with Technology Accessibility and universal design are listed as key topics in two of the tracks, notably: * Accessibility of enterprise infrastructure and systems (Evolving the Enterprise track) * Promoting accessibility with emerging technologies (Enhancing Learning with Technology track) * Universal design for learning (Enhancing Learning with Technology track) In recent years EDUCAUSE has made an intentional effort to bring greater awareness to accessibility and I encourage you to help them further their efforts. If you have never been a part of EDUCAUSE, think of this more as being an accessibility evangelist rather than preaching to the choir. Your efforts can make a big impact where we need to make more inroads. If you have any questions about the process or would like some help with it, please don't hesitate to contact me. Greg -- Greg Kraus University IT Accessibility Coordinator NC State University 919.513.4087 greg_kraus@ncsu.edu From hkramer.atsol at gmail.com Tue Oct 30 08:26:29 2012 From: hkramer.atsol at gmail.com (Howard Kramer) Date: Sat Jun 9 18:31:00 2018 Subject: [Athen] Virtually Attend Accessing Higher Ground 2012 (Nov. 12-16) Message-ID: Can't Make it to Colorado this Year? Attend the Virtual Accessing Higher Ground Conference (Attend up to 5 days and over 25 sessions) 10% discount for first 20 to register (only 5 discount tickets left)Accessing Higher Ground will offer online access to pre- and main conference sessions Nov. 12 - Nov. 16, 2012. Virtual sessions include: - Lab: Real World Accessibility for HTML5, CSS3 and ARIA, Derek Featherstone,Simply Accessible - Captioning Instructional Materials for Delivery on the Web, Jayme Johnson, HTCTU - Building an Accessibility Initiative: A Case Study from The University of Oklahoma, Rob Carr, The University of Oklahoma - Creating Accessible Documents from the Beginning, Kara Zirkle, George Mason University - User Testing with People with Disabilities , Kathy Wahlbin, Interactive Accessibility - Lecture: Knowing When to Break the Rules, Derek Featherstone, Simply Accessible - IT Accessibility Policies and Practices in Higher Education: Research Findings, Terrill Thompson Technology, University of Washington - User Testing with People with Disabilities, Kathy Wahlbin, Interactive Accessibility - Video Captioning: Lessons Learned from a DIY Approach, Marla Roll Director & Craig Spooner, Colorado State University - Congratulations-you're in charge of Alt Format. 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URL: From Lissner.2 at osu.edu Tue Oct 30 20:16:41 2012 From: Lissner.2 at osu.edu (Lissner, Scott) Date: Sat Jun 9 18:31:01 2018 Subject: [Athen] Save The Date Intersections and Independence: Thirteenth Annual Multiple Perspectives on Access Inclusion & Disability Conference In-Reply-To: <561F4AFA1BF7EB4DB7B65A1AC4540B2D7A550DB4@Klondike.admin.ohio-state.edu> References: <561F4AFA1BF7EB4DB7B65A1AC4540B2D7A550DB4@Klondike.admin.ohio-state.edu> Message-ID: CALL FOR PAPERS Please Post Intersections and Independence: The Thirteenth Annual Multiple Perspectives on Access, Inclusion & Disability: April 16 - 17, 2013 Held on The Ohio State University's Columbus Campus This year's theme focuses presenters on the frictions, synergies and synthesis that occur at the boundaries of multiple roles, identities and perspectives within individuals and between them. Some possibilities to consider: * Exploration the simultaneous influences of models of disability (charity, medical, legal, social...) on individual experience, norms or systems change; * Universal Design, independence and identity; * How disability influences gender, ethnic and racial identities or how they influence disability identity development; * Representations of disability. * Variations in privilege and oppression across identities and roles; * Locating disability: person, place or attitude. * Trends in law, education, business, public policy, ... Preference will be given to presentations that encourage conversations across the typical boundaries (care and independence, education and employment, research and practice, business and government, rights and charity ...) or focus broadly on difference by incorporating parallels and contrasts with race, gender and ethnicity. Past programs and conference updates as they become available can be found at: http://ada.osu.edu/conferences.htm. To be on the mailing list for the conference, send e-mail to ADA-OSU@osu.edu The Multiple Perspectives Conference is made possible thanks to the generosity of the Ethel Louise Armstrong Foundation Endowment Fund and ongoing support from The Ohio State University's Office of Diversity and Inclusion. SUBMISSION GUIDELINES FOR MULTIPLE PERSPECTIVES 2013 Proposals are due January 6th , 2013 Proposals may be submitted * by e-mail as an attachment (Word, Word Perfect, TXT, or RTF formats) * to ADA-OSU@osu.edu * in the mail: University ADA Coordinator's Office 281 W. Lane Ave. Columbus, OH 43210. Proposals must include: 1) Names and (as appropriate) titles and institutions/employers for each presenter. 2) Contact information (phone, mailing address, and e-mail) if there is more than one presenter please indicate one individual as the contact and lead presenter. 3) Title of Presentation (12 words or less) 4) Short Description (30 words or less) 5) Full Description (700 words or less) Please describe the content, focus and desired outcomes for the presentation using these questions as a guide. * What is the format of the presentation (Lecture, Panel, Discussion, Performance, Other)? * Who is the intended audience (educators, employers, businesses, advocates, students, consumers, researchers, or other)? * How familiar should the audience be with the topic (beginner, intermediate, advanced)? * What are your three main goals for the presentation? * What will participants learn? Please Note: The full conference fees will be waived and lunch provided for presenters of accepted proposals. Presenters are responsible for their own travel and lodging. UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE STUDENT POSTER COMPETITIONS At the Thirteenth Annual Multiple Perspectives on Access, Inclusion & Disability: Intersections and Independence April 16 - 17, 2012 Held on The Ohio State University's Columbus Campus Poster Submissions are Due no later than March 15, 2013 The Multiple Perspectives Conference encourages students to network with professionals, the community, and scholars who share their interests in disability at its annual student poster reception. A generous gift from the Ethel Louise Armstrong Foundation will fund awards (Graduate Research - $500; Undergraduate Research $200, Art & Performance $200 and Community Service $100, Class Projects $200 at this year's competition. Submissions may be based on: 1. Class Projects & Papers (Award goes to support future projects. 2. Independent & Supervised Student Research 3. Community Service & Applied Problem Solving from Service Learning Classes or student organizations 4. Art & Performance 5. Posters can take a variety of forms including print material mounted on poster board or display panels or arranged on a table; PowerPoint presentations, web pages or video presentations from your laptop ... * Presentation materials must fit on a 3'x6' table or along 6' or less of wall space * Presentation materials should present the information in 10 minutes or less * Presenters or their designee must be present to interact with the audience * Presenters must provide their own equipment Visit these sites for tips on developing a poster presentation: * http://denman.osu.edu/resources.aspx * http://writing.colostate.edu/guides/speaking/poster/index.cfm * http://www.plu.edu/~libr/workshops/multimedia/posters.html Students and teams of students who wish to present a poster must send the following information to ADA-OSU@osu.edu no later than March 12, 2012 1. Title 2. Short Title - 12 word maximum 3. Poster Format (Print, Model, PowerPoint, Video, ...) 4. Description of their proposed poster topic - 250 word maximum 5. E-mail address, phone number, and surface mail address of coordinating presenter 6. As appropriate, university, department, grant, course or student organization affiliation 7. A letter of support from a faculty member or organization advisor associated with the project 8. Name of individual, Department or Organization to receive cash award should the project win. Early submissions are encouraged. Submissions will be reviewed as they arrive. Conference fees will be waived and lunch provided for all accepted presenters. Please Note: The full conference fees will be waived and lunch provided for presenters of accepted proposals. Presenters are responsible for their own travel and lodging. SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE! Hosted by: The Ohio State University and located at the Blackwell Hotel and Conference Center on the Columbus Campus "As social movements mature, they begin to look beyond the 'letter of the law', which emphasizes ethics and values, and promulgate systemic changes in attitudes, behaviors and institutional structures." - Leslie Kanes Weisman What is "Multiple Perspectives"? As a modern land grant university Ohio State University's mission includes serving the community. Since 2001 The Ohio State University's ADA Coordinator's Office has hosted Multiple Perspectives On Access Inclusion & Disability. The conference offers a unique opportunity for professionals, scholars and advocates to discuss the full spectrum of disability issues and experiences. The annual gathering provides a forum for individuals and organizations to share their knowledge; broaden their perspectives; and increase community resources through the synergy of collaboration "I was able to attend last year's Multiple Perspectives Conference and thought that the content and quality was absolutely excellent." Each year Multiple Perspectives strives to present a program that can serve as a catalyst for change; providing a springboard for collaborations among individuals with and without disabilities working in education, business, government and non-profits. The Conference's presenters have included faculty, entrepreneurs, authors, artists and advocates as well as representatives from The U.S. Access Board, The EEOC, The Ohio Civil Rights Commission, The American Institute of Architects, The U.S. Department of Education, and The Department of Justice. "I walked away from each session knowing far more than when I entered; I left each session invigorated; and, I left each session tingling with the excitement of being in an environment where I can relate intellectually and experientially with others." The Audience At-A-Glance 250 to 300 participants 83% are Ohio residents 71% of the participants influence or make purchasing decisions about accessible products & services 69% of the participants have a disability 20% are officials from Federal, State, County or City government 18% are college and public school faculty 15% represent private business 13% represent disability rights advocacy groups 13% are college service providers 11% are students 08% are architects 06% sit on State, County or Municipal boards representing people with disabilities. Join Our Past Partners Hosted by The Ohio State University's ADA Coordinator's Office, the conference is made possible with collaboration and support from organizations as diverse as the participants. Funding for the Ethel Louise Armstrong Student Poster Competition, Ethel Louise Armstrong Memorial Lecture, and various other portions of the conference is generously provided by the Ethel Louise Armstrong Foundation Endowment Fund. Past supporters of the conference include: Ability Magazine ADA-OHIO American Bar Association American Institute of Architects Association on Higher Education And Disability City Of Columbus Columbus Advisory Committee On Disability Issues Disability Studies Quarterly Great Lakes Disability Business Technical Assistance Center Ohio ADA Coordinator's Network Ohio Governor's Council On People With Disabilities Ohio Rehabilitation Services Commission Ohio State University Medical Center The Ohio State University * Wexner Center for the Arts * John Glenn School for Public Affairs * Knowlton School of Architecture * Moritz College of Law * College of Humanities * ADA Coordinator's Office * Office of Diversity And Inclusion * ASL Program * Disability Studies Program * Digital Union * Multicultural Center * Office For Disability Services * Web Accessibility Center Opportunities Partners We depend on our partners to maintain a quality program in a state of the art facility. Partner sponsorships of $3,000 or more are recognized at the luncheon, on the conference web site, in the program, and may include an informational item in the conference packet. Supporters Our supporters keep the conference affordable with sponsorships between $2,000 and $3,000. Your support will be recognized on the web site and in the program. Break & Reception Sponsors There are several opportunities to sponsor food and beverages during the student poster reception and various daily breaks. Sponsorships are $1,500. Break sponsors will be recognized in the program and at the break stations. Conference Bag Sponsors Increase awareness of your company or organization by having your logo imprinted on all the conference bags for $1,000. Friends Friends are recognized for their contributions and in-kind support below the $1,000 level. Select Exhibit Space Space in the registration and break area is available for a limited number of exhibitors. Spaces include one 6' x 30" table, chairs, a listing in the conference program, a conference registration (including lunch), and an identification sign for $500. Put Your Literature in their Hands You can have your organization's literature pre-packaged in every participant's packet. This is a great way to draw people to your organization or product. Your cost is $75.00 for each brochure/pamphlet. The Ken Campbell Memorial Lecture on Disability Policy A highlight of the conference is a free public lecture hosted by the Columbus Advisory Committee on Disability Issues to honor Campbell's life's work as an advocate including over twenty years guiding the City of Columbus' disability policies. Sponsorships can be earmarked to support this lecture. L. Scott Lissner, University ADA Coordinator Office Of Diversity and Inclusion 281 W. 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Naranjo; Nola Salisbury; Valerie E Embry; Michael Deragisch; Judith L Moore Cc: Cynthia Catherine Donahue; Karen A. Rosenschein; Alphonse Keasley Subject: Disabiltiy Specialist positon open at the University of Colorado Boulder Colleagues, Please share with anyone who may be seeking a position in the field or other departments who may have interested applicants. The University of Colorado Boulder currently is seeking a Disability Specialist to join our dynamic team of professional staff. The Disability Services department currently has a population of over 1,450 students registered with the office. This represents approximately 5% of the total student population of the University. Interested applicants should apply at www.jobsatcu.com The following job posting number is associated with the position: 819859. Full consideration will be given to applications received through Sunday, November 11th, 2012. The department hopes to have the identified candidate in place by mid-January 2013. For specific questions, please contact John Meister, Assistant Director, at john.meister@colorado.edu. Thanks, John John S. Meister, MS, CRC, LPC Assistant Director University of Colorado at Boulder Disability Services/ODECE Center for Community, Suite 200 303-492-5602 direct 303-492-5601 fax 303-492-8671 main General Office Schedule: Tuesday -Friday - All Day www.disabilityservices.colorado.edu "Disability is not a 'brave struggle' or 'courage in the face of adversity'. Disability is an art. It's an ingenious way to live." Neil Marcus -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From hunziker at email.arizona.edu Wed Oct 31 17:48:13 2012 From: hunziker at email.arizona.edu (Hunziker, Dawn A - (hunziker)) Date: Sat Jun 9 18:31:01 2018 Subject: [Athen] FW: Dragon Medical and Passwords Message-ID: <20C7E36CF6580646B9BAD516583109F60E55A510@Pirates.catnet.arizona.edu> Good evening! Does anyone have any suggestions for the situation discussed below? If not, do you have a contact at Nuance who has been helpful in the past? Thanks, in advance for any information you can provide! Dawn ~~ Dawn Hunziker Technology Access Coordinator Disability Resource Center 520-626-9409 hunziker@email.arizona.edu I am writing to inquire if the DRC has anyone who can assist me with Dragon Medical Software which I use at the Crisis Response Center. I have had a worsening of problems with my hands and it is critical that I decrease the amount of keyboarding. I can do this by maximizing accuracy of Dragon and making a modification to my 8 character password which I need to type numerous times, I.e. with every order entry and every note. I have tried to problem solve with the COO of CRC who informed me that the software had a security setting which could not be modified for fewer password characters. I think that Dragon can be programmed to take a voice command for password which is really a "code word" but I don't know how to do this. Please let me know if you know someone who does at your earliest opportunity. Thanks! Sent from my iPad