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October 24, 2007
The Carroll Center for the Blind, TECHNOLOGY FAIR 2007: Newton, Massachusetts
Tuesday, November 20, 2007
10:00 am to 4 pm
The Carroll Center for the Blind , 770 Centre Street, Newton, MA
Don’t miss this annual opportunity to try out the latest products for individuals who are visually impaired. Free and open to consumers, families/friends and professionals. No reservation is required!
- Meet the manufacturers and local vendors;
- Learn about the latest equipment and applications;
- Stop by the store to see a variety of devices to purchase; and
- Ask the Wizard...An answer for all your questions whether you are trying to choose the right technology or wondering how to apply technology to a challenging task.
Seminars: Workshop space is on a first come availability.
10:30-11:30 am Tools & Techniques for Students with Low Vision,
Janet Ulwick-Sacca, Karen Allison, Carroll Center
11:30 – 12:30 Low Vision Technology Question & Answer Drop-In,
Robert McGillivray, Low Vision Lab, Carroll Center
1 – 2 pm Accessing E-Books: Services & Devices
Brian Charlson, Karen Allison, Carroll Center
2:15 - 3:15 pm Robots in the Home, Hannah Fairbarn & Maria Rueters, Carroll Center
Exhibitors
ABISee
Adaptive Technology Consulting
AdaptiVision
Ai Squared
Eschenbach
Freedom Scientific
Humanware
Kurzweil Educational Systems
MagniSight
National Braille Press
Perkins Braille and Talking Book Library
Talking Information Center
Verizon
Vision Dynamics
Visions Resource Library
Posted by Nancy at October 24, 2007 02:50 PM