2009 ATIA Webinar Series

Technology for People Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired

Thursday, September 3: 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Eastern time
Presenter:
William Bielawski, Director of Adaptive Technology Center,
The Chicago Lighthouse for People Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired

Description:
This webinar is a complete examination of the current technology used by people who are blind or visually impaired to access information on paper or electronic information. It will trace the recent evolution of this technology and the implications for today’s young students, college students, working adults, and seniors.

Learning Outcomes:
As a result of this activity, participants will be able to:
1) list the types of accessible technologies available for people who are blind or visually impaired.

2) name several current products of each type.

3) discuss different considerations and useful tips when purchasing a product.

Additional Information: http://www.atia.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=3628


CEUs
AAC Institute has been reviewed and approved as an Authorized Provider by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET). This activity is offered for up to 0.2 CEUs (1.5 hours of instruction).

To register for CEUs, click on the link below to download the Evaluation and Learning Assessment Form, complete the form, and save the file using this file name model:

2009-ATIA-Webinar-Blind-LowVision-Lastname-Firstname.rtf.

Then send the file as an email attachment to ceus@aacinstitute.org. If any difficulty is encountered in using this form, write to ceus@aacinstitute.org to request an alternative file format. In the body of the email, include:

Name
Assistive Technology Role (SLP, OT, family, etc.)
State (if USA), Province (if Canada), or other country

Download Evaluation and Learning Assessment Form now.


Certificates are sent as .pdf email attachments.