Presenter:

Anindya

“Bapin”

Bhattacharya

Bapin is a Technology Development and

Training Specialist at the Helen Keller

National Center in a branch office in CA,

and instructor to the deafblind interpret-

ing classes at Ohlone College in Fremont,

CA. Prior to that he was a technology

supervisor at HKNC’s main campus at

Sands Point, NY.

Bapin is very active in promoting access

and use of technology by persons with

disabilities, including deafblind. He is a

member of the Coalition of Organiza-

tions for Accessible Technology (COAT),

and in 2010 he lobbied Congress to push

the passage of the 21st Century Commu-

nications and Video Accessibility Act

where 10 million dollars was designated

for deafblind persons to receive telecom-

munications equipment and services. He

is also on the 2010-2014 Equipment Pro-

gram Advisory Committee (for CA), to

ensure that deafblind Californians receive

adequate telecommunications equipment

and services.

Western Oregon University The Teaching Research Institute 345 N. Monmouth Ave Monmouth, OR 97361

Ph: 503-838-8328 e-mail: ayerl@wou.edu www.oregondb.org

The Power of

Technology for

Persons who are

Deafblind

The Teaching Research Institute

Western Oregon University

Lyn Ayer: (503) 838-8328 ayerl@wou.edu

Sponsored by

The Oregon

Deafblind

Project

When? Friday September 14,

2012; 9:30a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Where? Werner University Center

Western Oregon University,

Monmouth, OR 97361

Oregon Deafblind Project

FREE WORKSHOP.

Lunch Included

Topic Overview

As a deafblind consumer himself, Bapin is the ideal presenter for shar-ing information with us on the tech-nology available to persons who are disabled. During this one day pres-entation, he will share insights from his own life, how he developed an interest in using technology (beginning with the Apple II E!) —and helped create accessibility for others. He will present an overview of tech-nology that helps persons who are deafblind communicate with others — via traditional methods such as sign-language and print on palm, to Braille displays, speech access, screen magnification, Relay and Video Relay Services, and the Deaf-Blind Communicator and Google Talk.

Ph: 503-838-8328 e-mail: ayerl@wou.edu www.oregondb.org

The Oregon Deafblind

Project

Bapin will share information about vari-ous Braille and speech computer sup-ports to use with both Windows 7 and Mac systems. He will share information about Braille displays and notetakers, and screen magnification. Another exciting part of Bapin’s presen-tation will be on mobile access devices, including the iPhone 4S and iPad2. He will also demonstrate the use of the Sendero Group GPS. Bapin uses and will provide information about various other really “cool” de-vices that help a person who is deafblind be independent. Share an exciting day with Bapin and the Oregon Deafblind Project!

Western Oregon University The Teaching Research Institute 345 N. Monmouth Ave Monmouth, OR 97361

REGISTRATION

CUTOFF DATE: September 2, 2012 Send an e-mail to Lyn Ayer at ayerl@wou.edu Include :

• Your name

• Contact information (phone and e-mail address). Please print e-mail clearly.

• Your title (parent, TVI, administrator, etc)

• Vegetarian/non-vegetarian

• Any accommodations needed

• Certificate with hours — Yes/No A week before the event, Lyn will e-mail you a parking pass. The workshop will be in the Wil-lamette Room of the Werner University Center on the WOU campus Directions to Western Oregon University: http://www.wou.edu/online_catalog/display/campus_maps.php Campus map: http://www.wou.edu/online_catalog/display/campus_maps_overhead.php