Watertown Commission on Disability

From the Carroll Center, just up the street (or is it technically “down” the street, since it’s south of Watertown?....)

CARROLL CENTER FOR THE BLIND
770 Centre St, Newton, MA
Annual TECHNOLOGY FAIR 2007
Tuesday, November 20, 2007
10:00 am to 4 pm
Don’t miss this annual opportunity to try out the latest products for individuals who are visually impaired. Free and open to consumers, families/friends and professionals. No reservation is required!
Meet the manufacturers and local vendors
Learn about the latest equipment and applications
Stop by the store to see a variety of devices to purchase.
Ask the Wizard…An answer for all your questions whether you are trying to choose the right technology or wondering how to apply technology to a challenging task.Seminars: Workshop space is on a first come availability.10:30-11:30 am Tools and Techniques for Students with Low Vision,
Janet Ulwick-Sacca, Karen Allison, Carroll Center

11:30 ? 12:30 Low Vision Technology Question and Answer Drop-In,
Robert McGillivray, Low Vision Lab, Carroll Center

1 ? 2 pm, Accessing E-Books: Services and Devices
Brian Charlson, Karen Allison, Carroll Center

2:15 – 3:15 pm Robots in the Home, Hannah Fairbarn and Maria Rueters, Carroll Center

Exhibitors

ABISee
Adaptive Technology Consulting
AdaptiVision
Ai Squared
Eschenbach
Freedom Scientific
Humanware
Kurzweil Educational Systems
MagniSight
National Braille Press
Perkins Braille and Talking Book Library
Talking Information Center
Verizon
Vision Dynamics
Visions Resource Library