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<font size=3>EASI (Equal Access to Software and Information) presents a
2-part Webinar series providing information on the cutting edge of
digital e-texts for persons with disabilities which will soon be the
standard for students from K-12 through university.<br>
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</font><h1><b>DIGITAL BOOKS & PLAYERS, A Two-part Webinar
UPDATE</b></h1><font size=3>Presenter: Robert Lee Beach, Assistive
Technology Specialist<br>
Kansas City Kansas Community College<br>
Two part free series. Thursday November 15 and 29 - 2PM EASTERN<br><br>
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The advent of digital books has made accessing reading materials for
individuals with disabilities a more pleasant experience. Sound
quality is better<br><br>
and navigation is far superior to the old analog tape books.
However, with so many options for players and sources of books, what does
one need to be aware of when shopping for reading materials and
equipment.<br><br>
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In December of 2005, Robert presented a 2-part workshop titled “Why Pick
a DAISY” which looked at some of the resources and players for DAISY
books. Some<br><br>
changes have happened with both the players and sources. In this
presentation, Robert will again discuss some of the sources of books and
update you on<br><br>
what is happening with these. Then he will review software and hardware
players for digital books and update you on the offerings available
today. Included will be a demonstration of the new Victor Stream
and a discussion of the new NLS books that are expected to come out in
2008. <br><br>
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PART ONE will give a brief description of digital books, where they can
be found, and what some of the differences are between books from these
sources. Then there will be demonstrations of 3 out of the 4
software players: Book Wizard Reader, Easy-Reader, and Victor ReaderSoft.
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Part 2 will finish the software player demonstrations with the gh
Player. Then there will be demonstrations of 4 hardware players:
Victor Classic, Victor Wave, Book Port, and the new Victor Stream.
As time permits, other players can be discussed.<br><br>
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You need to register for the FREE Digital Talking Books and Players Two
Part Series in order to reserve a seat in the virtual presentation room
and to receive the login details as well as to receive an archived
recording of the presentations shortly after the 2 events. To
register, go to:<br><br>
<a href="http://easi.cc/clinic.htm">http://easi.cc/clinic.htm</a><br><br>
(This Webinar is listed about half way down the page.)<br><br>
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EASI Events for November<br>
Webinar 4-part Series Taming PowerPoint and Designing for Accessibility
On and Off the Web <br>
Read more and register at easi.cc/clinic.htm<br>
Month-long Online Course Barrier-free E-learning<br>
Read more and register at http//easi.cc/workshop.htm<br><br>
Norman Coombs<br>
CEO EASI
(<a href="http://www.easi.cc/" eudora="autourl">www.easi.cc</a>)<br>
(949) 855-4852 Pacific time zone) <br><br>
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