The information and technology presented will introduce you to the concept of assisting everyone meet the ever-increasing reading demands of the Information Age. Employers, case managers, and educators will gain valuable information and ideas to increase the productivity using technology for aging workers, those with disabilities and students. The 2 hour session will be held on January 30, 2006 from 3:30 - 5:30 pm at the Capitol City Center, 130 West Mason, Springfield, Il.
Computer Banc will present, David Grass who is the founder/director of Northern Illinois Center for Adaptive Technology [1] in Rockford, IL, which serves 9 northern Illinois counties since 1989. David has a background in mechanical engineering and has taught children with disabilities for 30 years. He teaches under-graduate and graduate level courses in Assistive Technology at Northern Illinois University. David is a past member of the Board of Directors for Alliance for Technology Access and is a contributing editor for the publication Computer Resources for People With Disabilities. David was awarded the Tom Morales Award in July 2005, this Alliance for Technology Access national award is presented to an individual for their outstanding work to increase the use of technology by people with disabilities and functional limitations by advocating for providing services in their community.
For more information:
Anne Godman
Executive Director
Computer Banc
1023 East Washington
Springfield, IL 62703
217 528-9506
http://www.computerbanc.org [2]
