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The REACHER e-Newsletter
Assistive Technology Resource Centers of Hawaii
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Attention All Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors and Vocational Rehabilitation Clients in Hawaii
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ATRC is offering Rehabilitation Technology Services beginning July 1. Contact your Counselor or Jodi Asato-532.7111, jodi@atrc.org for information about all services provided by ATRC through the contract. All other programs & services are still available at ATRC, statewide. Just call and ask. Make an appointment or stop by!
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Eric Dishman, of Intel Corporation (Portland, Or) was in Honolulu as a special guest speaker on April 10-11, 2014. Mr. Dishman engaged with Hawaii's healthcare, gerontology, academia, IT and business community in a series of public dialogues.
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Edna Kaahaaina, Office Manager
 As the office manager, Edna provides support to the organization and to the staff. Oversees the daily office operation and maintains office inventory, oversees human resource functions, handles correspondence and participates in community outreach. Edna is the parent of a child with learning and physical challenges and understands the importance of using assistive technology as a bridge for opening the doors of opportunity for persons of all ages with a wide range of disabilities. Edna has over 20 years of experience in human resources management and customer service in the hospitality industry.
Joseph (Joe) Go, Assistive Technology Trainer
 Joseph's role as an assistive technology trainer is to educate, train, and link people with disabilities to AT option that can make life easier and create more opportunities. His interest in technology started early on while tinkering with computer parts and consoles, ultimately becoming the go-to tech support for friends and family. He hopes to make a positive contribution to ATRC and the community at large through a combination of technology expertise and personal outreach to individuals with disabilities.
Jensin Tabil, Assistive Technology Trainer
 Jensen is a native of Waipahu, HI and started developing an interest in helping and assisting others early on in his life. An ukulele instructor at the age of 16, Jensen has had experience working with people of all ages and abilities. This learning opportunity inspired him to be involved in charitable non-profit organizations including the Special Olympics and Relay for Life. As an assistive technology trainer, he educates and helps individuals with disabilities to access and take advantage of the technology options that are available to promote individual well-being and independence.
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Latest and Greatest Technology
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Prodigi Desktop
The World's most affordable digital Magnifier!
 Prodigi is the first Personal Vision Assistant that is both a desktop and handheld magnifier, plus so much more.
HumanWare has reinvented the electronic magnifier to bring you a vision and reading system that is:
Simple | Intelligent | Portable | Adaptable
Prodigi has no confusing knobs and dials, and no clumsy X/Y table. Its Touch and Tap TM controls are easy to learn and hard to forget. Just place your document and tap to zoom in and start reading with your preset magnification, enhanced contrast and reading mode. Prodigi uses the same touch controls for the desktop and portable tablet, so it's simple to use, at home or away.
Tobii
Independence with an Eye
 The Tobii PCEye Go is a peripheral eye tracker that enhances computer accessibility with the speed, power and accuracy of gaze interaction. The device replaces the standard mouse, allowing you to navigate and control a desktop or laptop computer using only your eyes.
The PCEye Go runs on standard Windows computers and tablets, allowing you to work with any application that is normally controlled by a standard computer mouse or through touch. Surf the web, connect with friends online, play games, Skype, use environmental controls to turn on the lights or TV and even make spreadsheets and documents by using your eyes.
Users with limited motor skills due to ALS, spinal cord injuries or other impairments can benefit greatly with the Tobii PCEye Go.
To learn more about the Tobii PCEye Go and for a video demonstration of the device, please visit the Tobii website.
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Caption Call: A Revolutionary New Caption Phone
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Image #1: An example of the Caption Call Phone "end of image"
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Do you or someone you know have trouble hearing on the telephone? With Caption Call, you can understand every word of every phone call. Its large, easy to read screen quickly displays written captions of what your callers say. That means you can get more from your conversations - and from life.
Caption Call is similar to captioned television, but only available to people with hearing loss. It uses cutting-edge technology to display written, nearly instant captions.
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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AT ATRC
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ATRC continues to provide top quality programs and services across our state. We are seeking employees committed to working with persons with disabilities. We
have an employment opportunity for the following full-time position:
VOCATIONAL SPECIALIST (VS)The VS will work collaboratively with the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation counselors to provide job placement and retention services to individuals with significant disabilities (SD) and most significant disabilities (MSD). Individualized services are to be provided to enable the individual with SD/MSD to achieve meaningful employment consistent with his/her strengths, resources, concerns, abilities, interests, and informal choice. Visit our website: www.atrc.org for detailed descriptions of the positions and other employment opportunities. Contact Barbara Fischlowitz-Leong via barbara@atrc.org to express your interest and/or to ask questions.
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Hawaii Pacific Gerontological Society: 18th Biennial Conference
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Imagine 2030: Mobilizing Our Community Across Generations
September 29-30
At the Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort and Spa
2424 Kalakaua Ave. Honolulu 96815
This year's conference will provide global, national and local perspectives on how communities are mobilizing across generations to improve the elements of communities that enhance independent living with the goal of having older citizens take a more active role in their communities.
Day One: Speaker Amy Tomczyk, Director of Outreach and Education of Blue Zones. Blue Zones, developed by National Geographic Explorer Dan Buettner, are places in the world where higher percentages of people enjoy remarkably long, full lives.
Day Two: Features AARP's and Who's efforts to create "Age-Friendly Communities." The goal is to enhance independent living for older citizens and encourage them to take a more active role in their communities.
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