Round Table on Information Access
for People with Print Disabilities Inc.
2013 Conference Program
Digital Literacy: Making the World Accessible
Saturday 25 May – Tuesday 28 May 2013
Venue
Novotel Sydney Central
(formerly Citigate Central Sydney)
169-179 Thomas Street
Sydney, NSW
The theme of the Conference Digital Literacy: Making the World Accessible will explore the influence
of digital technologies on information access through guest speakers, panel sessions with industry
experts, suppliers and will encourage healthy debate and discussion from delegates.
Enquiries to:
Tammy Axelsen
Administration Officer
Round Table on Information Access for People with Print Disabilities Inc.
PO Box 229
LINDISFARNE TAS AUSTRALIA 7015
Ph: Mobile 0417 101 418
Fax: +61 3 6265 1519
Email: admin@printdisability.org
Visit Round Table at www.printdisability.org
and the Round Table blog at http://printdisability.wordpress.com
Please note: the conference program may be subject to change without notice
Program Date 1 April 2013
Saturday May 25
9.45am: Registration
10.00 - 10.30am: Morning Tea
Time
Session
10.30 - 12.30pm
Australian Braille Authority Annual Meeting
Chair: Christine Simpson
See separate Agenda
12.15 - 1.15 pm: Lunch
1.30 - 3.00pm
ABA Meeting continued
2.30 - 3.00pm: Afternoon Tea
3.30 - 5.00pm
ABA Meeting continued
5.30: Welcome Function and Conference Opening
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Sunday May 26
8.30 am - 9.00 am: Registration
9.00 am - 6.00 pm: Technology and Services Exhibition
Time
Session 1: Welcome and Keynote Speaker
Chair: Neil Jarvis
9.00 - 10.00am
Conference Announcements and Roll Call
President’s Introduction – Neil Jarvis, President, Round Table on Information
Access for People with Print Disabilities Inc.
Welcome To The Conference
Senator The Hon Jan McLucas: Parliamentary Secretary for Disabilities and Carers
Keynote Address: Beyond Print: Supporting Reading For All
Alex Byrne - NSW State Librarian & Chief Executive, State Library of NSW
10.00 - 10.30am: Morning Tea
Time
Session 2 – User Experience (Part 1)
Chair: Bruce Maguire
10.30 12.30pm
Powerhouse User Experience - Anni Turnbull, Powerhouse Museum
Creating Accessible Cultural Experiences
– Hannah Bishop, Marketing and Development Manager,
Australian Communications Exchange
Driving Homai Special Formats – Lucy Smith, Manager,
Homai Special Formats Library. RNZFB
Upsize For Word 2010
– Belinda Biggs, Blind and Low Vision Education Network New Zealand
– Christof Lutteroth, University of Auckland
– Beryl Plimmer, University of Auckland
Enhancing Access To Information - The way ahead for Vision Australia
– Tony Iezzi, National Library Manager Vision Australia.
12.30 - 1.30pm: Lunch
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Time
Session 3 – User Experience (Part 2)
Chair: Bruce Maguire
1.30 - 2.45pm
Introduction by Panel Chair
– Bruce Maguire, Policy and Public Affairs Advisor, Vision Australia
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Which Platform Are You Standing On And Why?
Apple, Android or Windows
– David Woodbridge, Apple Accessibility Ambassador
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Windows 8 Accessibility:
A no compromise accessible experience to suit your style.
– Kenny Johar Singh, Senior Consultant, Microsoft Consulting Services
– Daniel Hubbell, Senior Marketing Manager, Microsoft Corporate Accessibility
Panel Discussion
Chair: Bruce Maguire
Platforms, Progress And Development
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What do users want?
Summary and questions from the floor
2.45 - 3.10pm: Afternoon Tea
4
Time
3.10 - 5.40pm
Session 4 – Legal & Funding Frameworks
Chair: Brian Conway
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The WBU Copyright Treaty: Will it be achieved in 2013?
– Maryanne Diamond, World Blind Union Immediate Past President
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Copyright Council – Zoe Rodriguez, Government and Stakeholders
Coordinator and Cultural Fund Manager, Copyright Agency Limited (CAL)
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Copyright Regulation
– Ellen Broad, Executive Officer, Australian Digital Alliance
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Print Disability And The Inquiry Into Copyright And The Digital
Economy
– Professor Jill McKeough,
Commissioner, Australian Law Reform Commission
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Regulation Is The Only Way Forward
– Alex Varley, Chief Executive, Media Access Australia
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Rights Of Citizens Accessing Information
– Bruce Maguire, Policy and Public Affairs Advisor, Vision Australia
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National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) - Philippa Angley, National
Policy Manager, National Disability Services
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Book Publishing And Content Access As A Human Right
– Anne Treasure, Digital Publishing Executive, Momentum
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Copyright – Or Copyleft?
– Lynne Spender, Board member, Australian Society of Authors
Panel Discussion
Chair: Maryanne Diamond
– What Is Our Utopia?
6.45pm: Pre-Dinner Drinks
7.15pm: Conference Dinner
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Monday May 27
8.30 am - 9.00 am: Registration
9.00 am - 6.00 pm: Technology and Services Exhibition
Time
Session 5
Partnerships & Collaboration - Improving Access
concurrent with Australian Braille Authority (ABA) Workshop
9.00 - 9.15am
Chair: Tony Iezzi
Conference Announcements and Roll Call
9:15 - 10:30am
Session 5A
Partnerships & Collaboration
- Improving Access
Chair: Tony Iezzi
Session 5B: ABA Workshop
Facilitator: Josie Howse
The National Year Of Reading: ALIA and The
World
–Sue McKerracher, Executive Director,
Australian Library and Information Association
(ALIA)
ABA Workshop
SA One LMS & Digital Downloadable
Solution
– speaker to be confirmed
The Power Of One: Collaboration in the Eye
Health Sector Vision 2020 Australia
– Belinda Cerritelli, National Advocacy Adviser,
Vision 2020 Australia
Production Methodologies
Used in the Preparation of
Tactual Graphics
This workshop, dealing with the
various production methodologies
in the preparation of tactual
graphics, is aimed at braille
producers, Teachers, Teacher's
Aides and Transcribers
10.30 - 11.00 am: Morning Tea
Time
Session 6A
Chair: Sheena Daniel
Session 6B: (Part 2)
Facilitator: Josie Howse
11.00 -12.30pm
Exhibitor Showcase Extravaganza Time!!!
Continuation of
Australian Braille Authority
Tactual Diagrams Workshop
12.30 - 1.30pm: Lunch
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Time
Session 7: Learning & Teaching (Part 1)
Chair: Teresa Brook
1:30 - 3.30pm
The Thread Of Literacy Woven By Feelix
– Louise Curtin, Feelix Library Co-Ordinator
Making Music Accessible – Braille and Modified Staff Notation
– Jaqcui Conn, Music Teacher, Narbethong State Special School, Queensland
The Teaching of Braille Music
– Jordie Howell, Adult Braille Instructor, Vision Australia, Braille Music Camp Teacher
– Helen Merrin, Braille Volunteer, Vision Australia, Braille Music Camp Teacher
International Daisy Experience
– Celia Library and the Finnish Federation of the Visually
– Marianne Kraack, -RNZFB
– winner of Frederick Thorpe award from Ulverscroft Foundation
National Assessment Program Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) - Adjustments
– Robyn Roberts, NSW NAP State Liaison Officer
3.30 - 4.00pm: Afternoon Tea
Time
Session 8: Learning & Teaching (Part 2)
Chair: Teresa Brook
4.00 - 5:40pm
Teaching Keystrokes Within The Australian Curriculum
– Amanda Lambert, Professional Leader & Visiting Teacher,
Vision Education Service, Western Australia
Learning To Use Touch Screens
– David Chittenden, Doctoral candidate at Massey University, New Zealand
Strategies For Sustainable Delivery Of Adaptive Technology Education For Blind
And Low Vision Adults
– Kathryn Johns, Service Coordinator, Adaptive Technology Services, RNZFB
– Paula Waby, Service Coordinator, Adaptive Technology Services, RNZFB
Supporting The Use Of Computers And Online Access By Seniors With Vision
Loss
– Dr Scott Hollier, Project Manager, Media Access Australia
A Head Start To Digital Literacy: Ballyland – a fun, educational computer
program for young children – Phia Damsma, Director, Sonokids Australia
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Tuesday May 28
8.30 - 9.00am: Registration
Time
Session 9: Accessible Publishing Standards
Chair: Elisabeth Wegener
9.00 - 10.15am
Conference Announcements and Roll Call
Accessing Government Information
– Jacqui Van Teulingen & Andrew Arch
Australian Government Information Management Office (AGIMO)
Department of Finance and Deregulation
Accessible Word Documents To facilitate format conversion
– Neil King, National Manager Accessibility Consulting, Online Accessibility
10.15 - 10.45am: Morning Tea
Time
Session 10: Accessible Publishing Standards (continued)
& Around The Corner (Part 1)
Chair: Chris Whitelock
10.45 12.30pm
Accessible PDF Documents
– Neil King, National Manager Accessibility Consulting, Online Accessibility
Louis Louis: New braille translation tools for use in Australia
– Leona Holloway, Formats Development Officer Vision Australia
Make It Accessible: Web-based accessible format production tool
– David Vosnacos, Access Consultant and Manager: Special Projects,
Association for the Blind of Western Australia David Vosnacos
Access To An Online Library Without A PC Or Internet
– Andrew Furlong, Technology Support Manager, Vision Australia
12.30 - 1.30 Lunch
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Time
Session 11: Around The Corner (Part 2)
Chair Chris Whitelock
1.30 - 3.00pm
Graphics Viewer using Vibration, Interactive Touch, Audio and Speech
(GraVVITAS)
– Kim Marriot, Professor & Head of the Clayton School of IT, Monash University
– Cagatay Goncu, Research Fellow, Clayton School of IT, Monash University
The National Broadband Network rollout, a disability perspective
– Teresa Corbin, CEO Australian Communications Consumer Action Network
(ACCAN).
EPUB How It Benefits Producers And Clients
– Andrew Furlong, Technology Support Manager Vision Australia
Plenary Session and President’s Final Address – Neil Jarvis, President,
Round Table on Information Access for People with Print Disabilities Inc.
3.00 - 3.30pm: Afternoon Tea
3.30 - 4.30pm
Round Table AGM - See separate Agenda
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