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Journey to Success

Meet Mr. Joseph Dean. Mr. Dean is able to access his computer hands free using SmartNav and Dragon Naturally Speaking. He is a Vocational Rehabilitation client that uses Assistive Technology (AT) to create PowerPoint presentations, Excel spreadsheets, and Word documents.  

 . . . Click here to follow Mr. Dean’s Journey to Success.

DynaVox Training

(Augmentative and Alternative Communication)

March 29, 2013 (9:00am - 12:00pm)

Click here for registration information

 

Deaf-Blind Technology Training Day

Monday, April 8, 2013 (10:00am to 4:00pm)
 
University Center
UC Ballroom A - Room 320A
499 University
Memphis, TN 38152

National DeafBlind Equipment Distribution Program - . Click here for additional information.

 

Freedom Scientific’s Vision Awareness Day

April 11, 2013 (9:00am to 3:00pm)

University Center
River Room 300
499 University
Memphis, TN 38152

Discover the benefits of video magnifiers, screen magnification software, accessible Pocket PC, products that read your computer screen or read your books, bills, and mail - and more!

Sessions for those with vision loss, instructors and trainers, parents and families of those with vision loss, seniors and senior center staff, and support groups.

  • Free Learning Session
  • Free Lunch
  • Hands on Demonstrations
  • Hands on Demonstrations
  • Door Prizes

Space is limited, so register today. Register:

By phone: (800) 336-5658

By email: seminars@freedomscientific.com

Online: www.freedomscientific.com/seminars

Join Us for the March Support Group Meetings

They all meet from 11:30 am – 1:00 pm.

Friday, March 8, 2013
" G A M E   D A Y "
Blind Awareness Togetherness Support Group (BATS)
 
 
 
Friday, March 15, 2013
"Journey to Success"
BRAINIACTS Support Group
 
 
Friday, March 22, 2013
Roll with the Punches Support Group

Mid-South ACT Announces Accessing GED® Test Preparation Program

for Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Clients with Physical and/or Visual Disabilities that will Aid in Accessing GED® Test Preparation Materials! ...click for flyer

 

Mid-South ACT Announces Accessing GRE® Test Preparation Program

for Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Clients with Physical and/or Visual Disabilities that will Aid in Accessing GRE® Test Preparation Materials! ...click for flyer

To enroll please contact Betrice Jones,  901.678.1489 or email her at act@memphis.edu

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Mid-South Access Center for Technology (ACT)

The Mid-South Access Center for Technology (Mid-South ACT) is an assistive technology resource center providing services for individuals with disabilities in Memphis and the Mid-South region. Mid-South ACT is a affiliated with the Center for Rehabilitation and Employment Research (CRER).

Mid-South ACT operates the Virtual Assistive Technology Resource Lab (VATR Lab).

Mid-South ACT is a member of the Alliance for Technology Access and a partner with Advanced Multimedia Devices - a Partnership for Excellence Program. The Mid-South Access Center for Technology is funded in part by:

Alliance for Technology Access

Advanced Multimedia Devices, Inc.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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