LITE 2009
Thursday, September 17, 2009
9:30 am to 4:30 pm
The Second Annual Lighthouse International Technology Expo
Showcasing Assistive and Everyday Accessible Technologies That Make Life Easier for People with Vision Loss
FREE ADMISSION
Thursday, SEPTEMBER 17, 2009
9:30 am - 4:30 pm
Lighthouse International
111 East 59th Street
New York City
SEMINARS:
To sign up for any of the seminars, email lite@lighthouse.org and let us know which seminars you'll be attending.
11:30 am
Apple Innovations in Accessibility
Using principles of universal design, Apple is creating highly desirable mainstream products, at mainstream prices, that can be used by those with disabilities right out of the box such as the award-winning iPod, iPhone, iTunes, and Mac computer. This presentation will demonstrate many of the exciting new accessibility features in these products and how they are reshaping the future for disabled consumers.
Speaker: James McMahan, Systems Engineer, Apple
1:30 pm
Google's Accessible Solutions
Learn how Google's commitment to accessibility solutions makes Google services better for everyone. Get the most out of Accessible Search, Chrome, Google Docs, Gmail, and more!
Speaker: Jonas Klink, Software Engineer, Google
3:00 pm
Jitterbug's Simple Approach
Meet the newest generation Jitterbug cell phone, a study in simplicity, beginning with large lit keypad, big bright screen, and easy voice activation.
Speaker: Gilbert Del Toro, Director of Sales, Jitterbug
EXHIBIT HALL:
See demonstrations, ask questions and get the latest information from more than 25 exhibitors showcasing their products and services for people with vision loss, including:
Ai Squared * America Online * Apple * AT&T * Audiopoint * Baruch College Computer Center for Visually Impaired People * Brailler Depot * C Tech * Dancing Dots Braille Music Technology * Elmo USA Corp. * Enhanced Vision * Franklin Electronic Dictionaries * Freedom Scientific * Google * GW Micro * Handy Tech * HumanWare * Independent Living Aids * InTouch Graphics * JitterBug * Maxi-Aids * MTA * New York State Office of Unclaimed Funds * New York Times Large Print * United Cerebral Palsy of NYC * Verizon * VisionMax/The Lighthouse Store
Proudly Sponsored by:
Questions? Contact Sharon Montrose at (212) 821-9762 or lite@lighthouse.org.