MAT Program: Upcoming Event
Contributed by Joseph Beckett, Program Coordinator for MAT
The National Federation of the Blind of Maryland, the Maryland Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, and the Maryland Accessible Textbook program is pleased to extend an invitation to:
HOW TO MAKE COLLEGE EASIER: CHOOSING THE BEST ACCESSIBLE MATERIALS
A hands-on workshop for graduate students, college students, or high school juniors and seniors who plan to attend college.
Date: January 20th, 2020
Time: 10:00 am – 3:00 pm (lunch provided)
Place: Meet at the Jernigan Institute, 200 E. Wells St. Baltimore, MD
This workshop will help students answer such questions as:
- What are the advantages and disadvantages of PDF files, Word files and audio files?
- What is ePub3 and how can I use it?
- What are the advantages and disadvantages of Kindle Books?
- How do I use VitalSource?
…and more
The workshop will be directed by Amy Mason a renowned assistive technology trainer. Successful students such as Kathryn Webster, President of the National Association of Blind Students will share their experience about obtaining accessible materials.
Sponsored by the National Federation of the Blind, National Federation of the Blind of Maryland and the Maryland Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped.
RSVP by by calling Qualik Ford 301-312-9813 or email him at qsford@outlook.com.
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