Event Details

CE Program/Activity
 Intro to Guide Connect: An Accessible Alternative for Windows Computer
Provider
 VA Long Beach Blind Rehabilitation Center
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Location
 Long Beach, CA - VA Long Beach Building 166, Room F235 (BRC Large Conference Room)
Date(s)
 January 7, 2020 - January 7, 2020 - Tuesday, January 7, 2020, 12:00pm to 2:00pm PST
CE Hours
 2
Contact Information
 Carolina Yanez, M.S., CLVT, CVRT, Ph.D CandidateLong Beach Blind Rehab Specialist 562-826-8000 ext. 6818carolina.yanez@va.gov Faheem Hashmee, M.S, CATIS, CVRTLong Beach Blind Rehab Specialist 562-826-8000 ext. 6076faheem.hashmee@va.gov
Registration Information
 Participants must be currently employed by the Department of Veteran Affairs Review program description Attend and participate in 100% of program activity Sign in and out of training on Training Verification Sheet Complete online participant evaluation via Survey Monkey link provided
Fees
 0
Description of CE Program/Activity
 GuideConnect is a talking digital assistant application for windows computer that brings a person closer to family and friends. It helps one manage their everyday life and have fun. Simple internet access makes it easy to find information, be entertained and stay up-to-date with what s happening in the world. GuideConnect is thoughtfully designed by and for people with sight loss, enabling you to enlarge the text or have it read. There are straightforward menus and lots of help. Learning Objectives:At the conclusion of this CE activity the participant will be able to:1.Understand the overall layout of the software program.2.Identify each function of the program and how it may be able to benefit your clients.3.Effectively navigate the software program via keyboard commands and finger gestures.4.Provide an alternative communication device for clients.