Resource of the Week

Free EyeNote Application

http://www.eyenote.gov/

The EyeNote™ application (app) was developed by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) for the blind or visually impaired to use as a tool to increase accessibility to Federal Reserve Notes (U.S. paper currency). EyeNote™ is built for the Apple iOS to allow the user to scan a bank note and communicate its value back to the user. The app currently runs on the following devices:

• iPhone 3G
• iPhone 3Gs
• iPhone 4
• 4th Generation iPod Touch
• iPad2

Resource of the Week

 

Tenderloin Technology Lab

http://www.tenderlointechnologylab.org/ 

The Tenderloin Technology Lab provides residents of the Tenderloin and other nonprofits with important technology and vocational skills that increase opportunities for employment, access to essential community resources, and connections with family and friends.

Established in 2008, the Tenderloin Technology Lab (TTL) formed as a partnership between St. Anthony Foundation and San Francisco Network Ministries to promote technology training and access to residents of the Tenderloin. 

The TTL is a state-of-the-art technology training center with 38 computer work-stations; a wide range of basic, intermediate, and advanced computer classes; one-on-one vocational counseling and technology training; computer repair sessions, and other special events.

On the site you will find a calendar of classes, events and volunteer information

Resource of the Week

Charting the Course: Supporting the Career Development of Youth with Learning Disabilities
http://www.ncwd-youth.info/ld-guide

Check out this new publication from the National Collaborative on Workforce and Disability for Youth written in collaboration with U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) -- right off the press!

Written from a “disability rights” perspective, this timely guide is essential for One-Stop Career Centers to improve services and outcomes for youth, ages 14 to 25, with diagnosed and undiagnosed learning disabilities. 

Topics include

• ensuring appropriate and timely access to assistive technology
• learning how to disclose one’s disability effectively
• understanding how to access civil rights protections in educational, vocational, and social settings

Webinar Alert!

Even in this economy, there are wonderful opportunities to get something for nothing. Check out this webinar from the One More Way project of the Sierra Group Foundation. It is free for job-seekers and veterans! You can't beat that. It takes place tomorrow so register today.

Teleseminar for businesses, agencies and job seekers

Title: Assistive Technology: Capturing the Ability and Skill Within Your Organization
Date: September 16, 2010 - Thursday
Time: 11:00AM – 12:15PM EDT

REGISTER NOW!

FREE TO JOB SEEKERS INCLUDING VETERANS!
Join the Sierra Group, Inc for a business discussion on how assistive technology (AT) can support and allow for creative workplace accommodations for employees with disabilities.

Teleseminar host Janet Fiore, CEO of The Sierra Group, Inc. will cover topics where you will:

• Learn the four (4) elements that support and allow for creative accommodation solutions
• Learn how assistive technology interfaces with Human Resources policy, Information Technology and the specialized needs of employees with disabilities
• Learn about current trends in accommodation solutions utilizing state-of-the-art technologies
• Better understand how you can be an essential component in the employment of individuals with disabilities through workplace accommodations

Technology is commonplace in today’s work setting, with many companies utilizing leading edge technologies to get real-time access to their systems. Indeed, many employers encourage their employees to work with a smart phone or an iPad to enhance their productivity. So why is it that disabled individuals using the same or similar technologies as “assistive technology,” have the highest rate of unemployment? Could it be that the term and workplace benefits of “assistive technology devices” is not really understood by employers?

This teleseminar is intended to highlight what the technology can do, how it fits in to a work environment and the business innovation benefits that await savvy companies when hiring an assistive technology user. The information learned can be essential to ensuring that highly skilled workers with disabilities are fully utilizing those skills and achieving their full work potential.

Janet Fiore, CEO of The Sierra Group, Inc., is a leading national authority on helping people move through the job accommodation process. Janet will facilitate the learning session with guest experts, Vickie Peirano-Thompson, Manager at United Collection Bureau, Inc. (UCB) - Intelligent Solutions, Michael Fiore, BSE, MBA, Rehabilitation Engineer, and noted expert on Assistive Technology, and Beth Loy, Principal Consultant at the Job Accommodation Network.

Resource of the Week

In this economy, free isn't a word to be underestimated -- especially when it means free professional development! For this week's Resource of the Week, we want to point your nose in the direction of a *free webinar* presented by the Accessible Technology Coalition (ATC). This is a great opportunity to learn even more about accessible (or assistive) technology --  or AT, as it is ofter referred to -- and build on the knowledge you learned earlier this year when Jane Vincent-Berliss hosted a training on AT for One Stop staff.

Space is limited.
Reserve your Webinar seat now at:
https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/501978030

Title: Free Computer AT You Already Have and How to Use It
Date: Thursday, September 16, 2010
Time: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM PDT
Presenter: Jane Berliss-Vincent

Description: Popular operating systems such as Windows XP/Vista/7 and Macintosh OS X have a variety of built-in features useful to people with disabilities. This webinar will show you how to find these features and discuss what needs they can meet. It will also cover implementation issues for libraries and other public computing sites, including potential conflicts with other software.

About the Presenter: Jane Vincent holds a Master of Arts in Library Science degree from the University of Michigan. For the last thirteen years she has worked as the Usability/Accessibility Manager for the Center for Accessible Technology, providing consultation to libraries on accessible technology  acquisition and use throughout California, as well as evaluating website  accessibility for businesses and organizations and performing assistive technology evaluations for individuals. Jane is a primary contributor to the Access on Main Street blog (www.accessonmainstreet.net) and is an active member of  Bay Area Disability Services Librarians (BADSL).

After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Webinar. If you have any trouble registering, please contact Karen Sheehan, ksheehan@cforat.org.

System Requirements
PC-based attendees
Required: Windows® 7, Vista, XP or 2003 Server
Macintosh®-based attendees
Required: Mac OS® X 10.4.11 (Tiger®) or newer

Quarterly Training

Quarterly DPN Training for One-Stop Staff March 26, 2010 on Assistive Technology!

Did you enjoy the Legacy Trainings last Fall? Then don't miss the next exciting training from your Disability Program Navigator...

Register online today!

(Registration form below)

Friday, March 26, 2010

MOEWD Office, 50 Van Ness, 1st Floor, San Francisco, CA 

9:00AM - 2:00PM

All San Francisco One-Stop Managers and Staff are warmly invited to attend this basic overview of assistive technologies. Trainer Jane Vincent is an expert in this field. Find out how these technologies can help everyone not just people with disabilities. Information tailored for seasoned One-Stop staff and newcomers alike. You won't want to miss this essential training!

Topics include:

• Computer software: JAWS, ZoomText, NaturallySpeaking, Utilities built into Windows
• Computer hardware: Large trackball, Large-print keyboard
• Adjustable tables
• Braille typewriter
• Videophone and TTY

Questions? Contact Patrick (415) 544-0124 or Cristina (415) 637-2499.

Resource of the Week

Assistive Technology: Opening Doors to Independence Video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x2G1U6U3zh8

Assistive technology is any thing or any tool that can make life easier and increase independence for people with disabilities. It includes a wide range of tools. From simple magnifiers to complex computers, assistive technology can make a world of difference.
Across California, there are many resources for learning more about Assistive Technology.

This short 6-minute video is from the Parents Helping Parents iTECH Center in Santa Clara demonstrates how assistive technology can make things easier for all types of people across their lifespan.

The video was produced by the CA Department of Rehabilitation, The Alliance for Technology Access and the ATNetwork.

For more questions about assistive technology, contact your Disability Program Navigator at disabilityprogramnavigator@gmail.com.