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Period: Apr-June 2010
Training Title: DAISY Playback & Production
Start Date: 06/02/2010
End Date: 06/03/2010
Time: Day One: 10AM - 4:30PM
Day Two: 9AM - 3:30PM
Type: Alternate Media
Seating: 12
Trainer: Gaeir Dietrich & Jayme Johnson
Location (Google Map Link): 21050 McClellan Rd. Cupertino, CA 95014 (High Tech Center Training Unit)
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Description: This two-day workshop will introduce participants to the production of books in DAISY format and the use of a variety of hardware and software DAISY readers. This workshop is intended for persons who have previously completed the following High Tech Center Training Unit trainings:
  • Introduction to Alternate Media
  • Advanced OCR
  • MP3's in Alternate Media Production
Participants will be able to do the following:
  • understand and describe basic DAISY formatting options
  • scan and format books for DAISY production
  • prepare files for upload
  • understand and use the web-based DAISY production tool from Phoneticom
  • understand and use several hardware and software DAISY readers
This training is recommended for alternate media specialists who are seriously committed to adding books in Daisy format to the array of campus resources available to students with disabilities. Please be certain you have the time, resources and institutional commitment of your college before enrolling in this training.
Reimbursement Level: Please be advised that reimbursement may be available for hotel and travel expenses for California community college Disabled Student Services Faculty and Staff.


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