Lighthouse International Technology Expo
Hear what the experts have to say! Attend seminars taking place throughout the day:
10 am -11 am
Financing Assistive Technology
Find out about ways to pay for or finance assistive technology for work, school or personal use. This seminar will also cover when to ask for technology accommodations and how the ADA may support your request.
Speakers:
Lisa Rosano-Kaczkowski, MS, TRIAD
Janice O'Connor, MPA, District Manager, NYS OCFS Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired
Robert S. Kunkis, J.D., Management Analyst, New York State Office of Court Administration
11:30 am-12:30 pm
Monitoring Your Health with New Technologies
Learn about the newest accessible devices that monitor blood, heart and other factors vital to your health. The latest virtual monitoring devices, which help you track the health of your loved ones from near and far, will also be discussed.
Speaker:
Noreen Brennan, PhD(c), RN, BCNA, Vice President of Clinical Services, Lighthouse International
1 pm - 2 pm
Accessible Cell Phones and Services
Learn about cell phones and services that you may not be aware of - and how to get the most out of both.
Speakers:
Arlene Harris, Founder and Chairman, Greatcall/JitterBug
Susan Mazrui, Director, Federal Regulatory, AT&T
TBD, Verizon Wireless
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Introduction to Windows Vista Accessibility
Discover how to make your computer easier to see, hear and use with Microsoft's latest operating system, Windows Vista. Vista's new Ease of Access Center includes voice recognition features that enable you to control your computer with your voice, as well as enhancements to previous Windows accessibility tools.
Speaker:
Daniel Hubbell, Technical Evangelist, Microsoft Accessibility Business Unit
Seminar space is limited!
Register online for LITE 2008 Seminars
For more information, seminar reservations, or sighted guide assistance: call 212-821-9371 or e-mail lite@lighthouse.org
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