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CAMP COOL fall 2013: Registration now open
2013 Weinberg Concert of Extraordinary Abilities: Nov. 14, 2013
ATRC-HIDA Assistive Technology Workshop
Assistive Technology Eyeglasses
Free hand-on workshop on Accessibility ratings
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OCTOBER 2013
 
CAMP COOL FALL 2013

Ocean Adventure

Camp Cool Logo
Image #1: Shave ice with blue swirl
and ATRC Camp Cool text
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CAMPER
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!
Ocean Creatures
Image #2: red crab, purple jellyfish,
yellow octopus and blue whale
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  • Date: Saturdays, November 9 & 16, 2013
  • Time: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm (both days)
  • Place:  UH Manoa, Wist Hall building    
Application form and photo release form can be downloaded: HERE and  HERE

or contact Jodi Asato at 808.532.7111/via jodi@atrc.org.  

The 2013 Weinberg Concert of Extraordinary Abilities

ATRC is proud to have recommended and sponsored two candidates who will perform at The 2013 Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Foundation Concert of Extraordinary Abilities. Kaili Kameoka will be playing the violin and Leon Knight will be performing with the keyboard. Please plan to attend and support all performers.

This concert highlights exceptional people with extraordinary talents. Mark your calendar and join us to see performances by these inspirational people.

Date: November 14, 2013
Time: 5:30 PM
Place: New Hope Church,
Address: 290 Sand Island Access Rd., Hon, HI 96819

For more information, please contact Jodi Asato at 808.532.7111 / Toll free number at 1.800.645.3007 or email to jodi@atrc.org.

 ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY  
Joint Workshop by ATRC and HIDA
Nov. 14, 2013 (6:30-8:30 PM) -
Hawaii USA Federal Credit Union
FREE Workshop on ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY will be presented by ATRC and The International Dyslexia Association (HIDA):

for Students (middle school and above) and their parents, teachers, and tutors.

WHEN: Monday, Nov. 4, 2013 (6:30-8:30 PM)
WHERE: Hawaii USA Federal Credit Union,    Community Room
1259 Aala Street, Honolulu, HI 96817

AT Demonstration: Darryl Lum (AT Manager, ATRC)
Panel Discussion on how students can use assistive technology to facilitate performance of schoolwork in and out of the classroom:
- Wayne Sunahara (Dean of Academic Support and Disabilities Specialist, Honolulu Community College)
- Kavita Rao (Assistant Professor, Colelge of Education, University of Hawaii)
- Suzy Travis (Principal of High School, Assets School)
- Barbara Fischlowitz-Leong (President and CEO, ATRC)

SPACE IS LIMITED; Register by November 1, 2013
Email: mhiga@dyslexia-hawaii.org
Phone: (808) 538-7007

If you require an auxiliary aid or accommodation due to a disability, please contact (808) 532-7111 (voice/tty) or email jodi@atrc.org by October 18, 2013.
AT News: Assistive Technology Eyeglasses
 
Image #4: An Assitive Technology Eyeglasses developed by Enchroma "end of image"

Color blind individuals now have access to assistive technology eyeglasses developed by Enchroma.  There are different forms of color blindness, and it is often present at birth as an inherited condition, but it can also be acquired from other eye problems later in life, or as a side effect of medications.  The technology in the glasses developed by http://enchroma.com cannot resolve all color blindness issues, but it is intended to assist with two forms of color blindness: deuteranomaly, difficulty differentiating shades of red, green, yellow, brown and pink, and protanomaly, difficulty differentiating shades of green, red, brown, and purple.  The company also produces a free iPad app to help you test your color vision Color Blindness Test (this test cannot make a medical diagnosis).
ACCESSIBILITY RATINGS WHERE EVER YOU VISIT
FREE Hand-on AXS Map workshop in town
FREE Workshop on how to use AXS Map App comes to town. Attend this workshop and you will learn how to rate accessibility of any place you visit.
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The first 10 mappers will receive a FREE AXS Map Shirt.

WHEN: Saturday, Oct. 12, 2013 (1-4 PM)
WHERE: Sheraton Waikiki Hotel
2255 Kalakaua Avenue, Honolulu, HI 96815

Jason Dasilva, the app creator, will lead the workshop.

RSVP here: RSVP.AXSMAP@gmail.com

Get ready and register on AXSMAP.COM

Check out a clip on youtube HERE