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Please join us on TechTalk on Monday, march 14, for a power-packed presentation from HIMS, inc, including a preCSUN announcement you won't want to miss. In November of 2010, HIMS opened an office in Austin, TX to more directly serve its North American customers in the ways of sales and distribution, technical support, and repair service. On Monday, march 14, you will be introduced to 3 staff members of the Austin office, learn about the newest in high-quality notetaker, DAISY player, and low vision products from HIMS, and hear demonstrations of our newest firmware features for BookSense, Braille Sense, and Voice sense, including a first look at what's coming in Braille Sense and Voice Sense version 6. James Mccarthy, the president of the Austin office, will introduce himself and talk about the US-based office and its goals, and will introduce you to our newest high-definition desktop magnifier. Jenny Axler, HIMS technical Support Specialist, will talk briefly about the newest notetaker and BookSense products and introduce the newest firmware features of each. Scott Hegle, HIMS Regional sales Manager, will demonstrate some of the most exciting features of these firmware upgrades. Tune in to TechTalk and be among the first to get a sneak peek at the much-anticipated next firmware upgrade for the Braille Sense and Voice Sense notetakers. Presenter: Jenny Axler, Technical Support Specialist James mccarthy, president HIMS Office, Austin Tx Scott hegle, HIMS Regional Sales manager E-Mail:[email protected] Date: Monday, March 14, 2011 Time: 5:00 PM PDT, 6:00 PM MDT, 7:00 PM CDT, 8:00 PM EDT and elsewhere in the world Tuesday 00:00 GMT Approximately 15 minutes prior to the event start time; go to The Pat Price Tek Talk Training Room at: http://conference321.com/masteradmin/room.asp?id=rsc9613dc89eb2 Or, alternatively. Select The Pat Price Tek Talk Training Room at: www.accessibleworld.org Enter your first and last names on the sign-in screen. All Tek Talk training events are recorded so if you are unable to participate live at the above times then you may download the presentation or podcast from the Tek Talk archives on our website at www.accessibleworld.org If you are a first-time user of the Talking Communities online conferencing software, there is a small, safe software program that you need to download and then run. A link to the software is available on every entry screen to the Accessible World online rooms. All online interactive programs are free of charge, and open to anyone worldwide having an Internet connection, a computer, speakers, and a sound card. Those with microphones can interact audibly with the presenters and others in the virtual audience or text chat with the attendees. To speak to us, hold down the control key and talk; then let up to listen. Accessible World uses News Wires, like this one, to inform people of the topic and times for the many Discussion Groups on Accessible World. The lists are announce only to keep the traffic to a minimum. You can join the Accessible World Announce List, the Tek Talk Announce List or the Sports Talk Announce List by completing the form at: www.accessibleworld.org/mailinglists Accessible World also provides a Tek Talk Discussion List. This list is intended to give you an opportunity to ask computer related questions, suggest topics to be used in the weekly Monday training programs, or just to interact with others interested in using assistive devices to access computers. You may sign up for this list by selecting the Tek Talk Discussion link on the same page and completing the form. Accessible World Contacts: Robert Acosta, Chair Accessible World 818-998-0044 Email: [email protected] Web: www.helpinghands4theblind.org Marcia Moses, Events Coordinator Accessible World 734-495-1496 Email: [email protected] Steve Hoffman, President Talking Communities Email: [email protected] The Accessible World, a division of Helping Hands For The Blind, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, seeks to educate the general public, the disabled community and the professionals who serve them by providing highly relevant information about new products, services, and training opportunities designed specifically to eliminate geographic and access barriers that adversely affect them Robert Acosta, President Helping Hands for the Blind Email: [email protected] Web Site: www.helpinghands4theblind.org You can assist Helping Hands for the Blind by donating your used computers to us. If you have a blind friend in need of a computer, please mail us at the above address. _______________________________________________ ATI (Adaptive Technology Inc.) A special interest affiliate of the Missouri Council of the Blind http://moblind.org/membership/affiliates/adaptive_technology
