[Promotion-technology] Fwd: Nov. On-line Training and Special Events at ATC!

[David Andrews]

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>Please share the following announcement with others who may benefit.
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>Cordially,
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>Connie Leblond
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>November On-Line Training
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>And Special Events Calendar
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>At ATC!
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>november 1, 2007
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>Time:  2 to 4 PM Pacific Standard Time
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>Using Omnipage for direct OCR
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>Most blind users today work with either Open 
>Book or Kurzweil 1000 for reading scanned 
>documents.  These programs are very useful, but 
>expensive.  For a fraction of the
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>price, one can use OmniPage, scan directly into 
>office applications, and have your
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>screen reader read for you.
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>OmniPage allows for reading and saving in a 
>mainstream format, and is generally easier
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>to use.  This session will walk you through the 
>steps of installing and configuring
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>OmniPage for maximum screen reader friendliness.
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>There is a $50. fee for participation.  RSVP necessary.
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>Tuesday, November 6, 2007
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>Time:  2 to 3 PM Pacific Standard Time
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>Skype, What is it?
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>Everyone is talking about a program that keeps 
>you talking.  Come to this free internet
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>event to learn how to download Skype, create an 
>account, and talk to the world for
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>free!!  There is no charge for this session, but 
>you must register in advance to ensure you have a space.
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>Thursday, Nov. 8, 2007
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>Time:  2 to 4 PM Pacific Standard Time
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>Dragon Naturally Speaking
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>Dictate documents, navigate websites, and 
>control your computer with voice.  Our
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>clients are using Dragon Naturally Speaking with 
>all of the major screen readers,
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>and no pesky middle ware.  Find out how to do it in this session.
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>A fee of $50. must be paid in advance of the on-line training.
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>Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2007
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>Time:  2 to 3 PM Pacific Standard Time
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>On the first day of Christmas, my true love gave to me
some cool stuff from
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>ATC.
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>Check out the latest and greatest present 
>ideas.  Recorders, note takers, kitchen
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>gadgets, and more.  Find that special gift or 
>purchase a gift certificate for that special someone.
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>Thursday, Nov. 15, 2007
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>Time:  2 to 4 PM. Pacific Standard Time
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>MS Word2003 —advanced
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>This session will cover document encryption, 
>mail merge, and more.  Participants
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>should have a working knowledge of Word to attend.
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>There is a $50. fee for participation that must 
>be paid in advance of the on-line session.
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>Tues. Nov. 27, 2007
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>Time:  2 to 3 PM Pacific Standard Time
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>Selecting a suitable adaptive tech venue
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>In the past few years, several adaptive 
>technology training facilities have cropped
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>up.  Some of them are reputable; many are 
>not.  Even the most reputable organizations
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>may not have what you need in order to achieve 
>your goals.  This free session will
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>help you to narrow the field.
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>Thursday, Nov. 29, 2007
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>Time:  2 to 4 PM Pacific Standard Time
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>Powerpoint basics
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>Microsoft Powerpoint is a tool used in 
>education, business, marketing, and more.
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>Attend this event and discover how to use it 
>with your particular screen reader.
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>We will be exploring the use of Power Point with 
>Jaws, Window Eyes, and System Access.
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>Whether your goal is to read power point files 
>that come to you, or to create your
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>own presentations, this seminar is for you.
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>The fee for this on-line training is $50. to be 
>paid in advance of the session.
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>To register for any and all of the following 
>on-line trainings and special events, please 
>phone 888-723-5011 Option #3.  We accept Visa 
>and Mastercard for the on-line training 
>sessions.  Participants will be sent an e-mail 
>detailing the web site and password necessary to 
>take part.  We thank you for your participation!
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>Assistive Technology Center LLC
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>“Where Technology is our middle name.”
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David Andrews and white cane Harry.