Assistive Technology For Public Computers
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Assistive Technology For Public Computers
- 1. Assistive Technology for Public Computers December 10, 2009 Audio is only available by calling this number: Conference Call: 866-740-1260; Access Code: 6339392 Sponsored by
- 2. Using ReadyTalk Chat & raise hand Mute = *6, Unmute = *7 If you lose your internet connection, reconnect using the link emailed to you. If you lose your phone connection, re-dial the phone number and re-join. ReadyTalk support: 800-843-9166
- 3. You are being recorded… This seminar will be available on the TechSoup website along with past webinar presentations: www.techsoup.org/go/webinars You will receive a link to this presentation, material and links. After the webinar, you can ask follow-up questions in the Accessible Technology and Public Computing Community Forum: tinyurl.com/ybh455n Twitter hashtags: #techsoup
- 4. Assistive Technology for Public Computers Presenters: Jane Vincent, AMLS Center for Accessible Technology Sponsored by
- 5. Today’s Speakers Kami Griffiths TechSoup Assisting with chat questions: Kate Heryford, TechSoup Jane Vincent Center for Accessible Technology
- 6. What is assistive technology?
- 7. What is assistive computer technology?
- 8. Assistive Technology and the Law Federal, state/municipal, and private entities in the US covered by different laws Key concepts (Title II): Equality of opportunity Reasonable modifications Personal services and devices
- 9. First Steps Towards Effective Implementation Research your users Talk to your users Involve your users
- 10. Categories of Technology Relevance Pretty much always No/low cost, relevant to a general population Sometimes Relevant to the local population, moderate cost Seldom if ever Expensive, often fragile, relevant to only a few people, difficult to implement
- 12. Sometimes
- 13. Seldom if ever
- 14. Assistive Technology Stories (Sorenson VRS)
- 15. Funding Strategies Budget Friends Recycled/donated equipment
- 16. Minimizing “hidden” costs Conflicts Maintenance Support Training
- 17. Maximizing staff training Think like a librarian Document, document, document Use flow charts Involve your users
- 18. Websites—Library Specific ASCLA Accessibility Tip Sheets No Grant Needed! Cheap and Easy Accommodations for People with Disabilities
- 19. Websites ASCLA Accessibility Tip Sheets Abledata Association of Assistive Technology Act Programs Access on Main Street
- 20. Thanks! Jane Vincent, AMLS Usability/Accessibility Manager Center for Accessible Technology Berkeley, CA [email_address] www.cforat.org
- 21. Questions? Submit your questions using the chat box.
- 22. Continue the Discussion… Additional questions can be answered by posting in the Accessible Technology and Public Computing Community Forum: tinyurl.com/ybh455n
- 23. Get the Most Out of TechSoup At TechSoup, you’ll find a range of technology services to help your nonprofit: Read helpful articles in our Learning Center Request donated software , hardware, and online services Join our community forums to learn from your colleagues Browse upcoming events and conferences
- 24. Upcoming Webinars What Should a Website Cost? Thursday, December 17, 11 a.m. Pacific
- 25. Thank you to our Webinar Sponsor! ReadyTalk offers dedicated product demos for TechSoup organizations 4 times per week. For more information: pages.readytalk.com/techsoup.html
- 26. Thank you! Please complete the post event survey! Kami Griffiths, kami@techsoup.org, 415-633-9392