Hi, it would be nice if someone could record this and put it up as a podcast for those who cannot attend.
----- Original Message ----- From: "Ron Schamerhorn" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "gamers@audyssey.org" <Gamers@audyssey.org> Sent: Thursday, April 17, 2008 1:25 PM Subject: [Audyssey] Accessible chess Forwarded from another list. ** FOR IMMEDIATE DISTRIBUTION Anyone For A Game of Chess? The Accessible News Wire April 13, 2008, Indianapolis, Indiana USA Chess has been defined many ways but most will agree that it is not merely an idle amusement but essentially in its essence it is a game, in its form an art, and in its execution a science. Several very valuable qualities of the mind, useful in the course of human life, are to be acquired or strengthened by it, so as to become habits, ready on all occasions. the current form of the game emerged in Southern Europe during the second half of the 15th century after evolving from similar, much older games of Indian and Persian Origin dating back somewhere before 600 A.D.. Today, while chess is one of the world's most popular games, played by millions of people worldwide in clubs, online, by correspondence, in tournaments and informally, only a limited number believe that it can be played and enjoyed by individuals who are blind. Anna Dresner and Alan Dicey will demonstrate to the Tek Talk audience that Whether you're new to chess or a seasoned player, blindness does not have to stop you from playing, and playing well. It really is a game that can be played effectively and enjoyed by those who are totally blind. IN their presentation, they will describe adaptive chess sets, discuss playing as a blind person, tell you where to get free lessons, and suggest lots of ways to meet other players - sighted and blind, from the U.S. and elsewhere - and develop your skills via e-mail, voice chat, and computer chess programs. So listen in, then grab a board and join the fun! Contacts: Woody Anna Dresner, National Braille Press. Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Alan Dicey, President, U.S. Braille Chess Association. Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Monday, April 21, 2008 Time: 5:00 p.m. Pacific, 6:00 p.m. Mountain, 7:00 p.m. Central, 8:00 p.m. Eastern and elsewhere in the world Tuesday 0:00 GMT. Where: Tek Talk Conference Room at: http://conference321.com/masteradmin/room.asp?id=rsc9613dc89eb2 or http://www.accessibleworld.org. Select the Tek Talk room, enter your first and last names on the sign-in screen. All Tech 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 Tech Talk archives on our website at http://www.accessibleworld.org. All online interactive programs require no password, 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. 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. Sign up information for all Accessible World News Wires and discussion lists are also available at our website: http://www.accessibleworld.org. Media Contacts: Robert Acosta, Chair, Planning Committee 818-998-0044 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.helpinghands4theblind.com Pat Price, Founder and Events Coordinator The Accessible World Symposiums Vision Worldwide, Inc. 317-254-1185 Skype: patprice1 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.accessibleworld.org Media Contacts for Additional Information: Robert Acosta, Chair, Planning Committee Helping Hands for the Blind 818-998-0044 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.helpinghands4theblind.com Pat Price, Events Coordinator The Accessible World Symposiums 317-254-1185 Skype: patprice1 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.accessibleworld.org -- If you no longer wish to receive any more announcements from the Accessible World announce list service, you may unsubscribe, edit your preferences or forward this email by using one of the links below. 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