MS Accessibility Guides for Educator

In the September addition of the Microsoft Accessibility newsletter there are updated Accessibility Guides for Educators covering Windows XP and Windows 7.

http://www.microsoft.com/enable/education/

Apple Volume Purchasing Program

A colleague found this Learning in Hand blog which explains Apple's Volume Purchasing Program. The flow chart helps to visualize the steps involved in the VPP.

http://learninginhand.com/blog/app-store-volume-purchase-program-explained.html

Blio Reader

Kurzweil and K-NFB have a new eReader out called Blio. It's a free download and currently only available for PC's. Apps are on their way for the iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch and Android. Supports XPS and ePub. Check it out: http://www.blio.com/meet_blio

C-Series Device Information from Tobii ATI

I received this letter from Tobii earlier this week:


November 8, 2010
Dear C-Series Customer,
We are excited to announce to you our C-Series Revitalization Program. This program includes changes
to both the hardware and software of our C-Series devices. This will allow you, our valued customer, to
obtain maxim urn performance of each device. What could even be better? Your device will be enhanced
at no cost to you!
Effective now through April 29th, 2011, we will be accepting C-Series devices at our corporate office and
product center in Dedham, MA for this revitalization upgrade.
A Tobii team member will be contacting you to outline the details and how to take advantage of this
exciting opportunity. If you have any questions please call 781-355-7142.
We are looking forward to providing these great new improvements to your device!
Sincerely,
The C-Series Team
TObli ATI Tobii Techrralofly AB,
333 EH Sl'eoi Head quarters
DedhiTi, MA 02026 K.irlsrowiijer: ^D
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Webspiration Classroom Service

New from Inspiration an online subscription to improve writing and thinking skills. A thirty day trial is available for an Individual Educator Trail subscription or a 10 user Classroom Trial subscription. Individual Educator Subscriptions are available for 1-3 years ranging from $39.00 - $110.00. Classroom Subscriptions are available in 10, 30 and 40 packs.

http://www.inspiration.com/sites/default/files/WebspirationSalesFlyer.pdf

Update - CSUN Fast Trax

June 12-13, 2011 - Texas Assistive Technology Network (TATN) Statewide Conference in Houston, TX

Price: $1, 795.00 (Training Only) / $1,525.00 (TATN Attendees Discount)
Location: Region 4 Education Service Center, 7145 W. Tidwell Road, Houston, TX 77092
Additional Information: Register by April 1, 2011 (TATN Early Bird deadline) for the ATACP training and the TATN Statewide Conference, and receive a discount on the ATACP training ($1, 525) and TATN conference ($75).

Limited space available.

Registration Coming Soon!

http://www.csun.edu/cod/training/trainings.php

Page Set Central

Page Set Central is an Exchange site for Tobii Communicator and Symbolmate Page sets. (http://www.pagesetcentral.com)

This is a searchable database of over 450 pagesets that you can download onto your device. You can also download and share pagesets that you have created. You will need to set up a user name and password to login to this site.

Region 4 has a new Tobii ATI sales representative. Her name is Amber Stallworth and her email is amber.stallworth@tobii.com.