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Presenter:
Anindya
“Bapin”
Bhattacharya
Bapin is a Technology Development and
Training Specialist at the Helen Keller
National Center in a branch office in CA,
and instructor to the deafblind interpret-
ing classes at Ohlone College in Fremont,
CA. Prior to that he was a technology
supervisor at HKNC’s main campus at
Sands Point, NY.
Bapin is very active in promoting access
and use of technology by persons with
disabilities, including deafblind. He is a
member of the Coalition of Organiza-
tions for Accessible Technology (COAT),
and in 2010 he lobbied Congress to push
the passage of the 21st Century Commu-
nications and Video Accessibility Act
where 10 million dollars was designated
for deafblind persons to receive telecom-
munications equipment and services. He
is also on the 2010-2014 Equipment Pro-
gram Advisory Committee (for CA), to
ensure that deafblind Californians receive
adequate telecommunications equipment
and services.
Western Oregon University The Teaching Research Institute 345 N. Monmouth Ave Monmouth, OR 97361
Ph: 503-838-8328 e-mail: [email protected] www.oregondb.org
The Power of
Technology for
Persons who are
Deafblind
The Teaching Research Institute
Western Oregon University
Lyn Ayer: (503) 838-8328 [email protected]
Sponsored by
The Oregon
Deafblind
Project
When? Friday September 14,
2012; 9:30a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Where? Werner University Center
Western Oregon University,
Monmouth, OR 97361
Oregon Deafblind Project
FREE WORKSHOP.
Lunch Included
Topic Overview
As a deafblind consumer himself, Bapin is the ideal presenter for shar-ing information with us on the tech-nology available to persons who are disabled. During this one day pres-entation, he will share insights from his own life, how he developed an interest in using technology (beginning with the Apple II E!) —and helped create accessibility for others. He will present an overview of tech-nology that helps persons who are deafblind communicate with others — via traditional methods such as sign-language and print on palm, to Braille displays, speech access, screen magnification, Relay and Video Relay Services, and the Deaf-Blind Communicator and Google Talk.
Ph: 503-838-8328 e-mail: [email protected] www.oregondb.org
The Oregon Deafblind
Project
Bapin will share information about vari-ous Braille and speech computer sup-ports to use with both Windows 7 and Mac systems. He will share information about Braille displays and notetakers, and screen magnification. Another exciting part of Bapin’s presen-tation will be on mobile access devices, including the iPhone 4S and iPad2. He will also demonstrate the use of the Sendero Group GPS. Bapin uses and will provide information about various other really “cool” de-vices that help a person who is deafblind be independent. Share an exciting day with Bapin and the Oregon Deafblind Project!
Western Oregon University The Teaching Research Institute 345 N. Monmouth Ave Monmouth, OR 97361
REGISTRATION
CUTOFF DATE: September 2, 2012 Send an e-mail to Lyn Ayer at [email protected] Include :
• Your name
• Contact information (phone and e-mail address). Please print e-mail clearly.
• Your title (parent, TVI, administrator, etc)
• Vegetarian/non-vegetarian
• Any accommodations needed
• Certificate with hours — Yes/No A week before the event, Lyn will e-mail you a parking pass. The workshop will be in the Wil-lamette Room of the Werner University Center on the WOU campus Directions to Western Oregon University: http://www.wou.edu/online_catalog/display/campus_maps.php Campus map: http://www.wou.edu/online_catalog/display/campus_maps_overhead.php