{"id":708,"date":"2012-02-14T10:19:31","date_gmt":"2012-02-14T15:19:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.equipmentlink.org\/blog\/?p=708"},"modified":"2012-02-14T10:19:31","modified_gmt":"2012-02-14T15:19:31","slug":"training-the-trainers-on-access-technology-2142012","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.equipmentlink.org\/blog\/?p=708","title":{"rendered":"Training the Trainers on Access Technology, 2\/14\/2012"},"content":{"rendered":"

Training the Trainers<\/strong>: Teaching and Supporting Users of Access Technology<\/strong><\/p>\n

May 9-11, 2012<\/strong><\/p>\n

National Federation of the Blind<\/p>\n

Jernigan Institute<\/p>\n

200 E. Wells Street at Jernigan Place<\/p>\n

Baltimore, MD 21230<\/p>\n

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Learn about blindness technology from the best!<\/p>\n

Technology is in a constant state of flux.\u00a0 New devices, software, and services are being implemented by business and education on what seems like a daily basis. Blind and low vision users need access to these same technologies in order to compete with their sighted peers. Access technology vendors are constantly working to help consumers meet these needs.\u00a0 With the challenges come opportunities for users, and the people who train and support them.\u00a0 This two-and-a-half-day seminar is designed to provide trainers and content creators with the information they need about these powerful tools to ensure that their blind and low vision users can succeed in their endeavors.\u00a0 To meet this goal, the training will provide hands-on involvement with:<\/p>\n