FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Jan 16, 2009
Contact: PACER Center
(952) 838-9000, (800) 53-PACER
PACER Center workshop explores digital books
PACER Center is offering “All About Digital Books,” a free workshop for parents and professionals who have students with print-related disabilities. It is on Thursday, Feb. 5, 2009, from 6:30 to 9 p.m., at PACER Center, 8161 Normandale Blvd., Bloomington, Minn. Advance registration is requested.
Topics include:
- What are digital books? In what formats are they available?
- Why are digital books important for students with disabilities?
- Where can I obtain digital books for my student?
- What software and hardware are needed to access digital books?
- Can schools provide digital textbooks?
- How do copyright laws affect students with print disabilities?
Participants will learn about several online resources, software programs, and devices that can be used to access and customize digital books to meet the needs of students with print disabilities.
To register, call PACER at 952-838-9000 or 952-838-0190 (TTY). In Greater Minnesota, call 800-537-2237 (toll free) or visit the PACER Web site at PACER.org.
PACER Center is a parent center for families of children and young adults with any disability. PACER provides individual assistance, workshops, publications, and other resources to help families make decisions about education and other services for their child or young adult with disabilities.
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