HumanWare is pleased to participate in the 48th Annual National Convention of the American Council of the Blind in Orlando Florida July 3-11, 2009 and the 69th Annual Convention of the National Federation of the Blind in Detroit Michigan on July 3 - 8, 2009.
During the summer ACB and NFB conventions, exciting products will be showcased and participants can join user groups and attend various product presentations and numerous technology discussions. Take this opportunity to explore KeySoft 8, hear the new Spanish speaking Breeze GPS and preview Orator, a new screen reader for BlackBerry Smartphones. On July 6th HumanWare will launch a BrailleNote NewsWire that will allow BrailleNote enthusiasts to be notified of current software updates, hardware maintenance recommendations and tips and tricks on getting the most from their BrailleNote. Join the BrailleNote NewsWire and receive up to date communication from HumanWare. Sign up beginning on July 6th at: www.humanware.com/braillenote or www.humanware.com/braillenote_support Students can share their experience of using the BrailleNote at school and for recreation and win a 2009 Louis Braille Bicentennial Silver Dollar released from the United States Mint! In celebration of the 200th anniversary of the birth of Louis Braille, HumanWare will draw eight entries each month submitted by students ages 8 to 18 years old and award them with a Louis Braille Commemorative Coin. Congratulations to students Cooper Alexander of Valley View, Texas and Emily Patton of Holland, PA who are June winners. Visit our website and read the winning essays and submit your own short essay to enter the drawing! www.humanware.com/braille_scholarship ACB EVENTS: The Lawyer's Best Friend Talking Blackberry Smartphones July 5, 2009 Salon 5 HumanWare is pleased to introduce its newest software solution called "Orator for BlackBerry." Access to information through mobile devices is key in today's business world and the use of Smartphones has become the predominant way of communication for business professionals and management. HumanWare - Breeze and Stream: Navigation in the Palm of Your Hand Tuesday, July 7, 2009 5 - 7 PM Salon 5 Whether you're finding your way through a new best seller or exploring your neighborhood, the Victor Stream and Trekker Breeze will get you there with simplicity and style. We'll discuss the latest happenings with both of these products. HumanWare: Touching the Future: the Power of Braille Wednesday, July 8, 2009 5 - 6:30 PM Salon 2 We will discuss the power and productivity of BrailleNote mPower, VoiceNote and PK with KeySoft 8. With the emergence of portable mobile devices and net books, discover how the Braille Connect is the most portable display on the market and we will look at refreshing possibilities of braille displays from HumanWare. HumanWare ACB Booth 39 - 42 NFB EVENTS: July 3, 2009 Detroit Marriott Renaissance LaSalle A&B HumanWare Product Showcase and User Groups: Join HumanWare and other users to learn about recent updates and share product tips. Ask questions and give us your suggestions for your favorite HumanWare product. 1 PM Trekker Breeze 2 PM BrailleNote mPower 3 PM Victor Stream 4 PM Mobile Devices HumanWare NFB Location B47-54 We wish everyone a very enjoyable Fourth of July and we look forward to meeting everyone attending the 2009 ACB and NFB conventions! ___ Replies to this message will go directly to the sender. If your reply would be useful to the list, please send a copy to the list as well. To leave the BrailleNote list, send a blank message to [email protected] To view the list archives or change your preferences, visit http://list.humanware.com/mailman/listinfo/braillenote
