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January 24, 2007
Join Eric Damery of Freedom Scientific on Tuesday, February 13 - at The Carroll Center - Newton, MA
"The Past, Present and Future of JAWS Screen Reading Technology"
Date: February 13, 2007
Time: 9:30 am - 12 noon
Location: The workshop will be held in the Carroll Center Computer Training Center, 770 Centre Street Newton, MA 02458
Eric Damery, Vice President of Software Product Management, for Freedom Scientific Blind/ Low Vision Group will discuss the evolution of JAWS screen reading technology. Eric will detail the key milestones in the development of JAWS, current features in JAWS 8.0, as well as, what the future holds for JAWS.
Participants* in this workshop will learn more about accessibility to the PC and key applications utilizing JAWS screen reading software. Specific areas to be covered will include JAWS interfacing with desktop applications; navigating the Internet; Braille support; communicating with offsite computers and integration with other Freedom Scientific software and hardware technology. The new Windows VISTA operating system will be covered as well.
One session will be held at The Carroll Center in Newton, MA from 9:30am to Noon.
*The workshop(s) is designed for
- JAWS users;
- Assistive Technology/ Information Technology professionals;
- Teachers of the Visually Impaired;
- Disability Service Providers and Special Educators.
Space is limited so please RSVP to register for this event. To register by phone/ email - contact:
The Carroll Center at 617-969-6200 x 274
Email: nicki.haller@carroll.org
Posted by Nancy at January 24, 2007 10:10 AM