**U.S. General Services Administration**\
**Center for Information Technology Accommodation (CITA)**\
**Assistive Technology Showcase**\
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**DATE:** Wednesday, June 20, 2007\
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**TIME:**  9 a.m. to 3 p.m.  (Presentation times:  9, 10, 11, 12, 1, and
2)\
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**LOCATION**:   U.S. General Services Administration (Central Office)\
                          1800 F. Street, NW\
                          Room 1216\
                          Washington, DC  20405\
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On June 20, 2007 the Assistive Technology Day event will provide
participants an opportunity to learn about the Lomak keyboard from Light
Keyboard Limited. Lomak, a keyboard designed for persons who are
physically disabled or persons with musculoskeletal disorders that were
using a standard keyboard which is either to painful or not usable.
 This event will provide participants an opportunity to try this
keyboard and see how easy it is to use and how effectively it can be
used in the workplace.  Below are full details on the Lomak keyboard.\
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**SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETERS, etc**: There will be a sign language
interpreter during the demonstration from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
 Assistive Listening Devices will be available from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.\
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**CAPTIONING SERVICES:**  There will be captioning during the 1:00 p.m.
and 2:00 p.m. presentations.  \
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**AUDIO CONFERENCING:**   There will be no audio conferencing for this
event.\
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**Please distribute this announcement to personnel within your agency or
company so everyone can benefit from this event.**\
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**DATE:** Wednesday, June 20, 2007\
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**TIME:**  9 a.m. to 3 p.m.  (Presentation times:  9, 10, 11, 12, 1, and
2)\
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**LOCATION**:   U.S. General Services Administration (Central Office)\
                          1800 F. Street, NW\
                          Room 1216\
                          Washington, DC  20405\
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Who can attend:  Government employees, non-government employees and
individuals interested in technology for persons with disabilities.\
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Detailed information about the Lomak keyboard:\
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Lomak^TM^ stands for Light Operated Mouse and Keyboard. It was designed
for people with physical disabilities who are unable to use or have
difficulty using a standard keyboard and mouse. Lomak^TM^ uses advanced
light sensor technology and a proprietary intuitive keyboard design.
Lomak^TM^ is operated by either a hand held pointer or a head mounted
light pointer.\
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Lomak^TM^ is a complete rethink of what a computer keyboard can be.
 Light Keyboard Limited believes it is a significant breakthrough in
assistive technology. Lomak^TM^ has been described recently by experts
at North American and European tradeshows as the most exciting and
innovative product for computer access in 15 years.\
This innovative keyboard can benefit many people with a wide range of
physical disabilities including those who presently have few options for
computer access. This includes people with poor head control and
cognitive difficulties. It is simple and easy to learn and operate.
Since it is just plug and play it is ideal in a workplace or educational
environment and for people on the move.\
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Lomak^TM^ has significant advantages over other access methods
including;\
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its versatility and ease of use and training (people can be up and
running with it almost immediately)\
it requires no calibration and can operate in any ambient conditions\
it does not require software (i.e. no dedicated computers are required
for users with disabilities; conversely users can log into their own PCs
without assistance)\
it does not require any screen area (no on-screen keyboard or mouse menu
is required)\
it can be used with any application (e.g. proprietary software such as
accounting/payroll applications and other business software)\
it is affordably priced below \$1,500.00\
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Lomak has been in final development for 3 years before it was market
tested in New Zealand in 2005. Light Keyboard Limited's clients include
children as young as 7 years and their oldest client is 78 years old. It
is being used by people with disabilities such as Multiple Sclerosis,
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, Spinal Muscular Atrophy, Cerebral Palsy,
Quadriplegia, Arthritis and Repetitive Strain Injury. Light Keyboard
Limited's product for people with poor head control Notesai^TM^ is being
used by people with Athetoid Cerebral Palsy and Spastic Quadriplegia.\
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Future versions of Lomak will have blue tooth and environmental control
capability.  Light Keyboard Limited is also in the final stages of
development of a version for gaming and music.  Lomak is available
through resellers and direct from the manufacturer. Light Keyboard
Limited's internet shopping cart will be operational in June/July 2007.

**Security Information:**  All government employees with government
ID\'s can proceed through security checking station, non-government
employees will have to sign in and have a CITA employee escort you to
room 1216, the guard will call CITA for assistance.\
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**For non-government employees please allow 10 to 15 minutes before the
presentation of your choice to get through security and escorted to room
1216.**\
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**Transportation:**  Take the Metro, Orange or Blue line to Farragut
West, exit the Metro on the 18th street side and walk south on 18th
street about 4 blocks.  GSA is on the corner of 18th and F Street.  Main
entrance is at the middle of the building on F Street.\
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**Parking:**  There are two parking garages on 18th street, one on the
right and one on the left just as you pass F Street, between F and G
streets.\
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For further information please contact Marilyn Estep, 202-501-3322
(voice) 202-501-2010 (TDD), or email: marilyn.estep@gsa.gov.\
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DISCLAIMER:  GSA, CITA does not endorse the products or services
mentioned above or any other products displayed or demonstrated in their
Assistive Technology Showcase. All references to products or services
are solely for the purpose of educating the workforce on assistive
technology products or services for people with disabilities and
musculoskeletal disorders.