FLORIDA INSTRUCTIONAL
VISUALLY IMPAIRED
2012-2013 Webinar Series for Florida’s
Teachers of the Visually Impaired, Orientation and Mobility Specialists, Parents, and Agency
Personnel
Digital Text #1
Introduction to Options for Digital Text
Agenda for today
2:00 Introductions, Objectives
2:10 Definitions and Overview of File Types, Products and Devices– What’s the difference between an iPad, iPod, iPod Touch, bluetooth, wi-fi, 3G/4G,
Digital Text, DAISY, Digital Audio, Bookshare,
Learning Ally, etc.
2:30 Digital Text and the Impact on Students with Visual
Impairments
3:00 Bookshare
3:20 Follow-up and Questions
3:30 Adjourn
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Goals for Today
Participants will be able to:
1. Identify the different types of digital text
2. Explore the different options for accessing digital text for students
3. Identify accessibility features appropriate for your students’ needs
4. Order the correct materials from
FIMC-VI
HOW COMFORTABLE ARE YOU WITH
CHANGE???
“Everything is hard until it is easy” - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
• DAISY - Digital Accessible
Information System
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• DAISY is file format that is designed to be a complete audio substitute for print
D i d f disabilities.” l ith “ i t
• Provides advanced features such as search, bookmarks, navigation, reading speed, etc.
DAISY Cont.
• Provides access to tables, reference materials, and additional information in textbooks and reference books.
• DAISY is presented in human or th ti h f h bl b ill visual display (large print or enlarged on screen).
• Gives you Text to Speech instead of audio only. (You can see / touch the text while you listen.)
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DAISY cont.
• DAISY books can be heard on:
• Standalone DAISY players (BookPort or Victor Readers)
• Computers using DAISY software
• Mobile Phones
• MP3 Players (with limited navigation)
• CD, DVD, memory card, or through
Internet
DAISY (cont.)
• A computerized text DAISY book can be:
• Read using refreshable Braille display
• Used with a screen reader such as
JAWS
• Printed as a braille book on paper
• Printed as a large print book on paper
• Converted to an audio talking book
In other words ….
• DAISY is the gateway to the future for our students who are blind and visually impaired!
Here are some more terms and definitions….
Just want to be sure
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Other Definitions
• iOS is Apple’s mobile operating system
(OS). Was originally designed for the iPhone but now is available on the iPhone, iPad, iTouch, and iPad Mini.
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PC –
Personal Computer typically Apple
OS X or Windows Operating System
• Mac Computers are Apple’s personal computers
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Windows Computers –
Microsoft’s personal computers. Brand names such as
Dell, HP, etc.
Yes, more definitions
• Tablet Computer one piece mobile computer such as iPad, Windows
Surface, etc. Can create content as well as access multiple types of content.
• Apps – software applications for
Smartphones, tablet computers, or mobile devices. Most Apps are inexpensive or free. Apple Apps, Android apps, etc.
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More Definitions …
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E-Readers
(e-book reader, or e-book device) is a mobile electronic device designed primarily for reading digital ebooks and periodicals.
Kindle, Barnes and Noble Nook, and Sony
Reader
• Depends on internet and WiFi to link to library or e-book seller for downloads
• E-Readers are limited in the types of content that you can create.
Definitions
• iTunes – Media library and media player that allows you to organize, download, and play music, podcasts, audiobooks, movies, etc. to an iPad, iPod, or Computer (Mac and computer or tablet.
• iTunes Store – online store to purchase music, podcasts, movies, etc.
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APP Store –
How mobile software is delivered to mobile devices.
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Important Notes
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Bookshare is the major “portal” for downloading digital books and textbooks in the DAISY format.
• Learning Ally has mainly audio file format. However, they are moving to digital format (DAISY).
• Digital Audio – Audio Only (no text).
Definitions
• Refreshable Braille Display – requires that a screen reader such as
JAWS (Windows based) or Voice
Over (Apple based) can access digital text. The screen reader “drives” the formation of the braille dots on the display.
Refreshable Braille Displays
• It is only a display / monitor and a keyboard
(6-Key entry). It uses another device such as a computer, braille notetaker, or tablet to connect with the refreshable braille display.
Word, text files, etc.) along with the screen reader to control the braille dots.
• Connects via Bluetooth between the two devices. Bluetooth is available on most devices today. Older equipment requires inexpensive Bluetooth adapters.
Refreshable Braille Display
• For braille readers the refreshable braille display levels the playing field in school and work.
information in digital format – internet,
MS Word, digital textbooks, email, etc.
• Allows braille reader to create and edit in all programs.
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Definitions
• Wi-FI – wireless internet through a router in your home, at Starbucks, at school, in the library, airport, or other you have to pay a fee (usually in airports) or have the security code to access (at your friend’s house).
Definitions
• 3G or 4G access – this is when the device has the capability of accessing the internet through phone towers. Similar to how you can get internet on your phone.
• With 3G or 4G you can access the internet in your car or anywhere without a hot spot or wired internet access.
•With a 3G or 4G device (iPad or mobile phones), you will pay extra for this through a “data plan” that you set-up when you purchase the device. Typical usage is $15.00 to $30.00 a month for iPad that uses 3G or 4G.
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Definitions
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Bluetooth
– wireless connection between DEVICES over short distances. Uses radio waves to
• iPad and iTouch use Bluetooth to connect refreshable braille displays, external keyboards, etc.
• Common in new cars, stereo headsets, wireless mouse, etc.
Definitions
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The “Cloud” – data such as photos, music, word processing, books, databases, etc. is saved and stored in high-capacity computer networks and storage devices and not your computer. You access your data through the internet. Instead of saving digital books on your e-reader or tablet computer, they are saved in the “cloud.”
• 5GB is free / 10GB costs $20.00 a year and up.
• Negative aspect of the “cloud” is that you must have “hot-spot” or 3G/4G Internet access to retrieve your books or data.
Devices
• iPod Touch (or iTouch) – an iPhone without the phone or 3G /4G
• WiFi for hot-spots internet access
• Email, browse the web, share files
• Camera (for 3 rd up) generation model and
• Apps / Games
• Touch screen control
Devices
• iPad and iPad Mini – tablet computer which runs on Apple’s iOS. Features:
• Built in Wi-Fi
• Cellular connectivity (3G or 4G) on some models that you pay extra on a monthly data plan
• Touch Screen/on-Screen Keyboard
• Camera and Video
• Bluetooth capability
• Built in access to most refreshable braille displays
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iPad -- Pros and Cons for VI
Pros
1. Bluetooth sync with
Refreshable braille display
2 Apps are inexpensive compared to computer programs
3. Voice Over and Zoom are standard
4. Kids love them
5. Find my iPad App
Cons
:
1. Touch screen difficult to navigate
2. No USB port for file i t hook-up
3. No Microsoft Office yet
4. Requires WiFi for internet or purchased monthly data plan for
3G or 4G.
Andrea Wallace & Jill Pfluke
Pinellas County TVIs
WWE 12/6/12 Digital Text Session 1
Beginning today, you need to be able to:
• download a book from Bookshare
• use a DAISY player
• use text-to-speech software
• teach a student to use a BookPort Plus
• teach a student to use a BookPort Plus
• create digital text
• teach a student to create digital text
• use a refreshable braille display
• use an iPad, Kindle, or other electronic device to access books
• use Optical Character Recognition (OCR)
One of the biggest barriers for students who have visual impairments is access to print.
What & Why?
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Digital text is the representation of information in digital format.
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It can be accessed through many devices via
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Text provided in digital format bridges the gap by allowing instant access.
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Digital text separates the content from the display because of the DAISY format! It changes from static (paper) to dynamic
(refreshable braille, digital text, audio, etc.)
Advantages a) A ffordable: many resources are free b) Interactive: can be manipulated c) Complex content can be simplified: can d) Flexible: user accesses with preferred device/programs e) Sets individual options
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Digital text is ...
Digital
Text
What to do with those files ...
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Download to devices, such as: o
Computer/Laptop o
Tablet o o o o o o
Android-based devices
Bookport Plus
VictorStream
BraillePlus Mobile Manager
Ebook reader
How to read those files
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VictorReader Soft
• Read:OutLoud
• Read2Go
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GoRead
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Blio
• iBooks
• Kindle
• Nook
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Overdrive Media Console
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BookTransfer
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AMIS (Adaptive Multimedia Information System)
Other Formats:
DAISY
Digital
Accessible
DOC
MS Word 97-2003
SYstem MS Word 2007
BRF
Braille
Ready
Format
RTF
Rich
Text
Format
TXT
Plain Text
Format
PDF
Portable
Document
Format
PDF
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Portable Document Format - PDF is typically an image of a file.
•
Used to “lock” the formatting of a
• Requires Adobe Professional to convert into a text file that can be edited or transcribed into braille.
Digital Text Resources
Spreadsheet containing resources https://visionteacher.wikispaces.com/home
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Other avenues
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Intel Reader (Intel)
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KNFB Reader (NFB)
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Pearl (Freedom Scientific)
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Kurzweil
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Scanner with OCR software
Digital Book Access on
Mainstream Devices
Benefits:
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•
One device – thousands of books
Instant Access anytime and (mostly) anywhere
•
More affordable
•
Devices that everyone uses
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With the right accessibility users are given a choice to listen or read tactually.
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The Basic Kindle
No flexibility in adjusting menu
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Kindle Fire,Touch,
Keyboard, & DX
TTS
•
•
No text-to-speech
(TTS).
Reading font can be increased
• reading
No audio guide through menus
Kindles
Nooks
OH MY!
iPads
Nook Simple Touch, Simple Touch with
GlowLight, Color, Study and Tablet
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Adjustable contrast & brightness
•
Adjustable font size & type
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TTS is limited – publisher must grant access.
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Keyboard navigation.
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Keyboard navigation + TTS = Voice guide menu
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VoiceOver (similar to JAWS)
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Zoom (enlarges screen)
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Apps – accessible apps for reading
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3 rd party apps not required to be accessible by VoiceOver
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Bluetooth braille display
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i Books for iOS
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Compatible with VoiceOver & Zoom
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In app font adjustment
Audio descriptions of pictures*
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Bookmark
Search word or page number
Only available iOS
Limited number of books available
Learning Ally (formerly RFB&D)
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Must be a member
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Compatible with VoiceOver
DAISY titles only
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•
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Easy browsing
Audio Only
Page and chapter navigation
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Bookmark
Only available iOS
Read2Go
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Direct access from Bookshare – member access
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I t th d l d
HTML, text, and DAISY titles
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In app highlighting, text colors and type sizes
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•
Ease of navigation
Only iOS
Blio
• Windows, iOS and Android
• Import other downloads
• In app voice purchase or VoiceOver
• audio and video playback
• highlighting, note taking and reference options
• Does not have audio descriptions of pictures
Kindle
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Windows, Android, and iOS
Not accessible with VoiceOver
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Audiobooks
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• iOS and Android
Accesses Librivox library
Use with VoiceOver or built-in
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Text Access
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OverDrive
Ebooks and audio books from your library
Compatible with VoiceOver
Book Sense BookPort
Victor Reader
Stream
PlexTalk
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Final Thoughts ...
Not only do you want to learn how to do this for your students, BUT ...
they need to be empowered to do be able to do this for themselves!
Declaration of
Independence
Introduction to Bookshare and
Software Playback Bookshare
Online library of accessible media for individuals with print disabilities
• Free membership to qualified students
• Provides 4 ways to enjoy reading: o multi-modal (see/hear simultaneously) o o o read with screen magnification listen electronic braille or hardcopy braille
Bookshare Website
Adding members
• Add Members (the students) and additional Sponsors (staff).
• Video demonstration http://assets.bookshare.org/guides/addmembers-and-sponsors/lib/playback.html
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Individual Memberships
Students can also have Individual
Memberships.
Video Demonstration http://assets.bookshare.org/guides/om-toim/lib/playback.html
.
Compatible AT Software
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• HumanWare Victor Reader Soft
• Don Johnston Read:OutLoud
• Kurzweil 3000/ 1000
• TextHelp
• WYNN
• OpenBook
• Window-Eyes
• JAWS
• Zoomtext
Free software for computer use
Getting Started → Reading Tools → Free
Readers for Bookshare Members o
Read:OutLoud (PC and Mac) & o
• Higher quality voices are also available to download: o
Acapela TTS Voices by Acapela
Group
Victor Reader Soft (VRS)
• Login to Bookshare and select
“Reading Tools” under “Getting Started”
• Select “Download Victor Reader Soft.”
• Save the installer file to your computer
(Note where it saves to).
• Find the downloaded installer file.
• Open by double-clicking it, and run.
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Victor Reader Soft Cont'd
• Complete Setup Wizard by following prompts, reading and accepting the license agreement, and installing the application onto your computer (a shortcut will be placed onto your computer desktop).
VRS Voices
Select “Reading Tools” under “Getting
Started” in the primary navigation bar, select
“Download Acapela TTS Voices,” and save
• Find the downloaded installer file, open by double-clicking it, and run.
• Complete the Setup Wizard by following prompts, reading and accepting license agreement, and installing the application onto computer.
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• FIMC-VI uses Bookshare as the
Accessible Media Producer (AMP) for
Florida.
derived files from NIMAS to DAISY (or
BRF).
• Remember… NIMAS files are State-
Adopted books published after 2007.
To Order a Digital File from FIMC-VI
1. Student should have a Bookshare account
2. Search Bookshare to see if the ISBN download.
3. If Bookshare has the exact same
ISBN, you can download the file directly from Bookshare.
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Ordering Digital Files from FIMC-VI
If file is NOT available in Bookshare; and it is State
Adopted and published after 2007 …
1. TVI will submit special order request to FIMC-VI for the digital format.
2.
FIMC-VI will authorize Bookshare to convert the fil O t d
3.
FIMC-VI will notify TVI that the book is ready.
4.
TVI (or student) returns to Bookshare and downloads the book.
5.
Books are typically converted and ready for download within a week or 10 days of the original order!
Ordering Digital Files from FIMC-VI
If file is NOT State Adopted and it is published before
2007 …
1.
TVI will submit special order request to FIMC-VI for the book in digital format.
2.
FIMC-VI will determine if there are any sources
(L i All t ) h digital or audio format. th b k i il bl i
3.
If the book is not available in digital or audio format, a hard copy format (either braille or large print) can be ordered.
4.
The teacher then receives the delivery of the book in hard copy.
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• American   Printing   House   for   the   Blind   offers:
1.
BookPort
2.
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3.
Braille   Plus   Mobile   Manager
4 B k P t D k T   l
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• Discuss   importance   of   auditory   learning
• Tools   for   teaching   these   devices
• When   to   begin   teaching   the   devices
• Review   your   experiences   with   digital   text
• Register   a   student   for   Bookshare
• Get   a   Bookport or   other   device   (Order   from
Kathee   Cagle   if   needed)
• Download a book to the device
• If   you   have   a   student   reading   braille,   use   a
Bookshare file   with   a   refreshable   braille   display.
• Write   up   an   explanation   of   what   you   did,   the   results,   and   email   to   me   by   May   1,   2013.
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Resources http://accessproject.colostate.edu/udl/modules/ete xt/mod_etext.cfm
http://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Help_on www.intel.org
www.bookshare.org
www.aph.org
www.apple.com
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/u/BN-
Accessibility-Statement/379003519/
Resources
• Wikipedia
• Center for Accessible and Specialized
Technology – www.cast.org
• DAISY Consortium – www.daisy.org
Matrix comparing readers and text: https://carmenwiki.osu.edu/display/10292/E-
Book+Reader+Accessibility+and+Comparison+M atrix
• Access to Electronic Books, a Comparative
Review: https://nfb.org/images/nfb/publications/bm/bm11/b m1105/bm110509.htm
RESOURCES – YouTube Videos
• APH- Connecting the Refreshable Braille
Display: Bluetooth and USB (YouTube video): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tNpb4OmkW
Oc
• APH Refreshable Braille Display: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cQ_aYCJ0y
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EVALUATIONS
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FIMC-VI 2012-13 SERVICES
1. Procurement or production and distribution of accessible instructional materials
2. Professional Learning a) Working with the Experts b) Quality Programs for Students with Visual Impairments c) Webinars
3. Braille FCAT development
4. Volunteer services for braille and audio
5. Professional Loan Library
6. NIMAS Florida
7. Braille Challenge
FLORIDA REGIONAL
BRAILLE CHALLENGES
Affiliated with the
National Braille
Challenge created by the Braille Institute of
America and sponsored by FIMC-VI.
BRAILLE CHALLENGE
• FIMC-VI hired Sue Glaser part time to manage all aspects of the Florida Braille Challenge.
• Grown from one event with 19 students in 2008 to four events with over 100 students participating in 2013
2013 offered four events
• Tallahassee – January 25
• Orlando – February 8
• Ft. Lauderdale – February 22
• Tampa – March 1
Data analysis shows improvement in braille reading fluency and comprehension for students participating for more than two consecutive years
9/18/2012
FIMC-VI 2012-13 WORKSHOPS AND
WEBINARS
March 8: Digital Text for Students with Visual
Impairments Webinar (Session 1 of 2)
May 8: Digital Text for Students with Visual
Impairments Webinar (Session 2 of 2)
May 10: New Teacher and New Program Supervisor Webinar
(Session 3 of 3)
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FIMC-VI FULL-TIME STAFF
Suzanne Dalton – Supervisor
Kay Ratzlaff – Coordinator
Donna Ross – District Resource Teacher
Kathee Cagle – Order Processing and APH
Census
Diana Moyer- Large Print Production
Vernon Underwood – Braille Production
Siew Ng – Braillist
Denise Battle – Shipping
Curtis Nelson - Receiving 77
QUESTIONS?
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