EYH conferences also offer educational opportunities for parents and teachers who want to become more involved in science and math education for girls. This could be a guided group or individual effort. Any individual who would like to assist with various activities on the day of the conference. 4,500 volunteers working in 31 studios across the country record books for 36,000 consumers with print disabilities. Access is from Miller Drive on the campus of the Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired.
Volunteers help with all aspects of the production process.
For audiotaped texts, volunteers provide the voices needed to record textbooks, operate the tape recording equipment, check completed tapes for accuracy, duplicate tapes, and mail them to students. Volunteers are expected to work at least one session per week. The process includes an audition and several hours of training. Orientation meetings are held twice weekely, on Tuesdays at noon and 6pm, and last about one hour. If these times don't work for you, a special orientation time can be arranged.