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I am very pleased to announce that The Finger Lakes Workforce Investment Board and ACCES-VR of the New York State Education Department have invited me to be an expert presenter at their upcoming virtual workshop. The workshop theme is “Resources to Build Your Workforce.” and my presentation will explore 2 important questions:

▪️ What Assistive Technologies can benefit the individual with a disability?
▪️ How can Assistive Technology have a positive impact on your overall business?

The event will take place on Monday, September 18, 2023, between 12 PM and 1 PM and is free to the public.

https://fingerlakesworks.com/resources-to-build-your-workforce-2

The National Federation of the Blind Scholarship Program. by Terry Martin The NFB College Scholarship Program. Image of college textbooks with and Apple iPad on top of the books. It’s so important to have organizations like the NFB (The National Federation of the Blind).  Such organizations provide many valuable services to their members.  It’s organ...

Please help me to recognize “Camp Smile” Summer Day Camp for the Blind and Visually impaired and all the volunteers who have made this such a special experience over the years for some very special people. This summer, Camp Smile is celebrating its 50th anniversary. I hope you will reach out to them and say, “Thank you.” Below, you will find links to their website and page. Thanks so much Camp Smile! Keep up the great work!

“SPREADING SMILES FOR 50 YEARS"

Camp Smile Website.
www.campsmile.org.

Facebook.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/641434109281854/

CampSmile - Rochester NY Summer Day Camp for Children Who Are Blind or Visually Challenged Each day will engage, educate, and entertain through activities provided in a safe environment per State and County Health Department guidelines.  Campers can experience some of the traditions and beloved staff that make Camp Smile something to look forward to year-over-year.  Please contact the s...

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A Brighter Future by Terry Martin Beryl Remacle-Grimm. College student, loving father, and client of Voilà Technology. His hope is to share his experiences and what he thought of the service he received from Voilà Technology. He became his own "Agent of Change." Greetings! I hope you all are doing well. I am here t...

NEW! Voilà Technology company video.

Voila Technology: Evaluate - Educate - Empower.

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Voilà Technology Company Video by Terry Martin Terry Martin, founder of Voilà Technology. Announcing new company video discussing assistive technology services and the benefits from using such technology. Greetings and happy Spring! Also, “May the 4th be with you!” There is exciting news to pass on to all of you. I am excite...

Parents, if your child is struggling with reading, writing, and communicating, there is help. I encourage you to talk with school counselors about the various options available for your child. Do not be afraid to ask about “assistive technology.” It is possible to have computers read out loud and even convert speech to text. There is so much more that assistive technology can do for students. Such technology can put your child on a level playing field with other students. The future is bright. As an assistive technology specialist and actual end user of this technology, I have experience with how it can make a difference in a person’s life. Education and independence shouldn’t have barriers. There is hope. Happy holidays!

I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday with family and friends. It is now crunch time for college students. The end of the current semester is just a few weeks away. If you are having trouble with reading, writing, and communication tasks, please seek out assistance immediately. Go to your counseling center or Disability Services to set up time with tutors. You should also schedule time to use the assistive technology to assist you with studies. A vocational rehabilitation counselor from ACCES-VR or from some other agency is an excellent person who can help you also. If you are having a difficult time using assistive technology, please get help. As an assistive technology specialist and an actual end user, I understand how this type of technology can help you achieve your goals. Don’t be afraid to reach out for assistance. Good luck! I hope you have a great semester.

The end of the current college semester is fast approaching. If you are struggling with your studies, it is important that you seek out assistance well in advance prior to finals week. If you don’t have the appropriate assistive technology to help you with these tasks, I encourage you to visit the counseling center for assistance. You may also want to consider visiting the office for Disability Services on campus. This office is usually a part of the counseling center. Staff members can help you schedule time to use assistive technology that can help you complete your assignments efficiently. Such technology can put you on a level playing field with all your classmates. Do not hesitate!

This is an important message for college students who have a disability. Midterm exams are fast approaching. If you have difficulty with the learning process, please make sure you get to “Disability Services” to register for assistance. When you have completed that process, make sure you schedule time to take advantage of the services the office provides. For the upcoming midterm exams, your office may provide testing accommodations for you. Such accommodations may include tests read out loud and a proctored exam in a private room. If you need to use assistive technology, you may need to schedule time in their office to use it. Do not wait until the last minute to do these tasks.