**U.S. General Services Administration**\
**Center for Information Technology Accommodation (CITA)**\
**Assistive Technology Showcase**\
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**July** **2007 Assistive Technology Day**

**DATE:** Wednesday, July 25, 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 July 25, 2007 the Assistive Technology Day event will provide
participants an opportunity to learn about low vision products from
Optelec.  Optelec was founded in 1985 with the goal to produce high
quality video magnifiers to help those with diminishing or low vision to
remain independent and active. The July Assistive Technology Day event
will have Mr. James Bailey from Optelec and Scott Holden, Sensory
Support, a local distributor, demonstrate the Compact+, ClearView+,
ClearView+ PC, Traveller+, and ClearNote.  Come to GSA and learn how
these products can enhance the productivity of persons with low vision
in the workplace.  Below you will find a full description of all
products that will be demonstrated.  \
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This event is free and no registration is required.  The length of the
demonstration is every hour, starting at 9 a.m. the next at 10:00 a.m.
and will be continuous throughout the day at the beginning of each hour
and ending at 3 p.m.  This event is not an all day demonstration but was
designed for you to come in and spend one hour to learn about this suite
of technologies. If you come in during the demonstration you can stay
till the next presentation begins then leave when the information is
repeated.\
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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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**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 no captioning for this event.\
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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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Description of the Optelec products to be demonstrated:\
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**Compact+** - Brings you the Power to See... In the Palm of Your Hand
is lightweight and portable, the Compact handheld electronic magnifier
is the very latest in low vision technology. Designed for your active
lifestyle, the Compact easily fits into your purse, schoolbag, or
briefcase, bringing life into focus when you are on the go.\
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**ClearView+** - Video Magnifier System magnifies anything placed under
it will magnify from 2 to over 50 times its original size, always
maintaining perfect focus. It also features a specially designed high
quality monitor and lighting design, for optimal visual enhancement.
Best of all, the entire system can be controlled with a single button,
and customized to meet your exact needs.\
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**Clearview+ PC** -- Same as the ClearView+ but will connect with your
existing PC with these features:\
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- 2X to over 50X magnification\
- Always-In-Focus™ technology for crisp and clear pictures\
- Easy-Glide reading platform with electronic brake\
- 16 alternate color options\
- Provides full magnification functionality through your desktop
computer\
- Position indicator to show where the camera is pointed and helps you
locate your place on the page\
- Line markers and windowing feature provides reference guidelines for
reading and writing\
- Picture-In-Picture™ (PIP) functionality computer integration allows
you to view the magnified image on your computer in a standard
re-sizeable window, while working with other active applications
(computer and monitor not included)\
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**Traveller+** - Designed for the person on the go, the Traveller+™ is a
portable video magnifier with a bright, 6" color screen that magnifies
text and pictures up to 16X. Away from your desktop? The Traveller+™ can
be connected to any TV for even greater magnification. Writing letters,
reading and taking notes when traveling has never been easier with the
Traveller+™.  Features:\
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    -  Always-In-Focus™ technology for crisp and clear pictures\
    -  Full color or black and white viewing modes\
    -  Reverse mode for enhanced contrast\
    -  Flexible tilt screen allows screen positioning for maximum
comfort and visibility\
    -  Optional car charging adaptor\
    -  "Stand Up" position for writing\
    -  Two-hour rechargeable battery\
    -  Built-in roller slides unit smoothly across reading materials\
    -  Automatic shut-off\
    -  Convenient carrying case\
    -  Easily connects to television for increased magnification\
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**ClearNote** - The ClearNote™ is a lightweight portable video magnifier
that offers magnification with full-screen reading and writing
capabilities. Ideal for taking notes and reading distant white/black
boards. Features Always-In-Focus™ technology, it can quickly and simply
be adjusted for near or distance viewing. Best of all, the ClearNote™
stows away in the same case as your laptop for easy transportation and
portability. ClearNote™ has been designed with many features that make
it more functional than other devices on the market.\
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    -  ClearNote™ is compatible with most laptops or computer monitors\
    -  Picture-In-Picture™ (PIP) software enabling the viewing window to
be positioned anywhere on the screen\
    -  ClearNote™ has the ability to save your images to your computer
hard drive (computer not included)\
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**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.