---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Jeremy.Ali@rnib.org.uk To: sb@mailman.lug.org.uk Subject: [SB] Linux Accessibility Event -19 November 2003 - Birmingham Date: Wed, 27 Aug 2003 10:49:48 +0100

Hi

I work for the Royal National Institute of the Blind in a role where I need to facilitate access to computer systems by blind and partially sighted people in education and employment. *Generally* the need is to make a Windows desktop system accessible. We run an annual conference on technology for blind and partially sighted people where IT and disability professionals and users attend from many different countries. This year we have a pre-conference workshop on Linux accessibility to blind and partially sighted people. Details, and a link, follow.

...... "Linux Accessibility Step-by-Step - 10.00 - 16.00 Janina Sajka, Director - Technology Research and Development, American Foundation for the Blind, USA

Overview of workshop This day long session will demonstrate the process of installing and configuring Linux for use by a blind individual. The current Red Hat distribution will be installed and augmented with speech and braille interfaces. Additional configuration will include Ethernet and modem based networking and ssh for secure remote login. The Advanced Linux Sound Architecture (ALS) will be installed to support voice over IP, and Real media streaming, wav, MP3, and ogg creation and playback.

Basic terminology will be covered, as well as the basics of installing, updating, and removing software using the Redhat Package Manager (rpm). Participants will be introduced to several available options for text editing, email, and web serving and browsing. In all cases the emphasis will be on strategies for resolving problems and getting help using both the installed system and on line resources. Participants will receive a CD ROM with applications and documentation.

Anticipated audience Users, trainers and educators. Participants need not have any experience of Linux (or Unix), but should be comfortable with basic computer concepts and hardware.

Price: £120 early bird (Until 1 October), £150 full price

Further Information The venue will be: RNIB Conference Centre 58-72 John Bright Street Birmingham B1 1BN United Kingdom

A buffet lunch will be provided with each workshop." ........

Info on pre-conference workshops can be found at http://www.rnib.org.uk/xpedio/groups/public/documents/PublicWebsite/public_p reconfworkshops.hcsp and details of the Techshare conference itself (20-21 Nov) can be found at www.techshare.org.uk

and the email contact is techshare@rnib.org.uk

Cheers

--Jeremy Ali, RNIB Education & Employment Centre, 58 - 72 John Bright Street, Birmingham B1 1BN, United Kingdom tel: +44 (0)121 665 4210 fax: +44 (0)121 665 4201

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