[Nfbnet-members-list] Fwd: Nonvisual Access Conference and Call for Proposals

[David Andrews]

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> From: "Lewis, Anil" <ALewis at nfb.org>
> Date: January 27, 2020 at 8:07:00 AM CST
> To: "Andrews, Dave" <dandrews920 at comcast.net>
> Cc: "Hackert, Matt" <mhackert at nfb.org>, Chancey Fleet <chancey.fleet at gmail.com>
> Subject: Nonvisual Access Conference and Call for Proposals
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> Nonvisual Access Conference
> https://www.nfb.org/programs-services/center-excellence-nonvisual-access/trainings/nonvisual-access-conference
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> A three-day, hands-on conference being offered at the National Federation of the Blind that includes a Teaching Access Technology Using Structured Discovery Techniques seminar along with Accessible App Development seminars on the iOS and Android platforms.
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> Dates and Location
> Tuesday, April 14 through Thursday, April 16, 2020
> National Federation of the Blind
> 200 East Wells Street at Jernigan Place
> Baltimore, MD 21230
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> Day 1: Teaching Access Technology Using Structured Discovery Techniques
> April 14, 2020
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> Presented by access technology professionals focusing on the intersection between access technology education and structured discovery philosophy, this train-the-trainer seminar features the structured discovery philosophy of teaching and learning access technology in a school setting or for professional development.
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> This seminar is for teachers of the blind, blindness professionals, and developers.
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> What is Structured Discovery?
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> Explores critical concepts rather than being presented a problem by an instructor
> Promotes problem solving in nonvisual skills and independence for the blind
> Depends on a Socratic method of teaching
> Days 2 & 3: Accessible App Development Seminars
> April 15, 2020: Hands-on accessible iOS app development with Apple
> April 16, 2020: Hands-on accessible Android app development with Google
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> In collaboration with accessibility professionals from Apple, Google, and the National Federation of the Blind, the accessible app development seminars are hands-on trainings that teach developers and other business professionals how to improve their coding skills and make mobile apps accessible to blind and low-vision users.
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> These seminars are for app developers and business professionals looking to create apps.
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> All Apps Can Be Designed To Be Accessible
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> Banking and paying bills
> Healthcare management
> Email and professional tools
> Reading, games, other leisure activities
> Ordering food and obtaining transportation
> When apps are not designed with accessibility in mind blind people are unable to benefit from their use and companies cannot cash in on this customer base.
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> Registration
> Registration is opening soon.
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> Registration Rates
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> Three-Day Conference Bundle: $125
> Single Day Rate: $50 per seminar
> Registration includes admission and lunch.
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> The final agenda will be confirmed by February 28, 2020.
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> Call for Presentations
> We are soliciting presentation proposals for the Teaching Access Technology Using Structured Discovery Techniques seminar. We encourage you to share your expertise! Presentation topics may include:
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> Training techniques
> Self-guided learning
> Theory of Technology Education
> Any additional relevant topics
> Presentations can be thirty or sixty minutes in length. Interactive elements are encouraged.
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> To Submit a Proposal
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> Please submit your proposal as a Word or Google document to Matt Hackert at mhackert at nfb.org.
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> Please include the title of your presentation, your name, affiliation, and contact details. Provide a brief description of your planned presentation's goal and what you will cover; bullet points are fine as long as your planned content is substantive and clear.
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> The deadline to submit proposals is February 14, 2020 and notifications of acceptance will be made February 21, 2020.
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> Although we cannot provide travel support to all presenters, limited assistance may be available for those otherwise not able to attend. Please inquire if assistance is needed.
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> More Information
> Conference Chair
> Chancey Fleet, Assistive Technology Coordinator
> New York Public Library
> chanceyfleet at nypl.org 
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> Conference Coordinator
> Matt Hackert, Access Technology Specialist
> National Federation of the Blind
> mhackert at nfb.org 
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> The Nonvisual Access Conference is supported by the State of Maryland through the Nonvisual Accessibility Initiative (NVAI) grant administered by the Maryland Department of Disabilities (MDOD), to support the NFB Center of Excellence in Nonvisual Access (CENA) in Education, Public Information, and Commerce. 
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> Anil Lewis, M.P.A.
> Executive Director
> 200 East Wells Street, Baltimore, MD 21230
> (410) 659-9314, Ext. 2374 | alewis at nfb.org
> Twitter: @AnilLife
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