Presenter: Brian Hartgen, Director of Hartgen Consultancy, Caerphilly, Mid Glamorgan, South Wales

•  Brian Hartgen has 24 years experience training visually impaired people how to use adaptive technology, from Braille-based hardware, to screen-reading software delivered within education, companies, rehabilitation organizations, to individuals in their own homes. For the past 18 years, Brian has focused his attention on improving the access people receive from applications using the JAWS for Windows Screen-Reader. Brian holds certificates from the development company in JAWS product knowledge and the Advanced JAWS Scripting course. Brian believes in providing visually impaired people with the best possible service and support. Whether you are a user of the JAWS for Windows screen-reader who needs some training at home, an employer of a blind person who would like to ensure an application is accessible, or you would like a screen-reading product to make your life easier, Hartgen Consultancy can help! Attendees joined us for an informative presentation from Brian Hartgen.

Facilitator: Earlene Hughes, President, Blind Information Technology Specialists, West Lafayette IN

Panelist:

☺ Christopher Maae, Student, BITS Vice President, Santa Ana, C

 ☺Rebecca Knaub, Bureau of Blind and Vision services of Pennsylvania, Certified Vision Rehabilitation Therapist/ Assistive Technology Specialist, Harrisburg, PA

☺ Rosanna Beaudrie, Secretary, Blind Information Technology Specialists, Levittown, NY