2008 Annual Technology Fair

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!

What

• 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.

10:15-11:15 am Mobile GEO—a GPS program for Moblie and Pocket PC Phones
Brian Charlson and Mika Pyyhkala

11:30 – 12:30 Laptop compatible CCTV Systems,
Robert McGillivray, Carroll Center

1 – 2 pm Victor Stream/National Library System Download
James Gleason, Talking Book and Braille Library

2:15 – 3:15 pm SATOGO, the free screen reader on a thumb drive
Brian Charlson, Carroll Center

Who

Vendors who typically attend:

• ABISee
• Adaptive Technology, A Division of Perkins Products
• 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

Where

The Carroll Center for the Blind
Technology Center
770 Centre St
Newton, MA
02458

Directions to the Carroll Center