Digital Literacy: Making the World Accessible

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 andwill 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 0417101418
Fax: +61362651519
Email:

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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

Sunday May 26

8.30 am -9.00am: Registration

9.00am-6.00pm: 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

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

Which Platform Are You Standing OnAnd Why?
Apple, Android or Windows
–David Woodbridge, Apple Accessibility Ambassador
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
•What do users want?
•Summary and questions from the floor

2.45-3.10pm: Afternoon Tea

Time / Session 4– Legal & Funding Frameworks
Chair:Brian Conway
3.10 - 5.40pm /

The WBU Copyright Treaty: Will it be achieved in2013?
– Maryanne Diamond, World Blind Union Immediate Past President
Copyright Council– Zoe Rodriguez, Government and Stakeholders Coordinator and Cultural Fund Manager, Copyright Agency Limited (CAL)
Copyright Regulation
– Ellen Broad, Executive Officer, Australian Digital Alliance
Print Disability And The Inquiry Into Copyright And The Digital Economy
– Professor Jill McKeough,
Commissioner, Australian Law Reform Commission
Regulation Is The Only Way Forward
– Alex Varley, Chief Executive, Media Access Australia
Rights Of Citizens Accessing Information
– Bruce Maguire, Policy and Public Affairs Advisor, Vision Australia
National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)- Philippa Angley, National Policy Manager, National Disability Services
Book Publishing And Content Access As A Human Right
– Anne Treasure, Digital Publishing Executive, Momentum
Copyright – OrCopyleft?
– 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

Monday May 27

8.30 am -9.00am: Registration

9.00am-6.00pm: 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
Session 5A
Partnerships & Collaboration
- Improving Access
Chair:Tony Iezzi / Session 5B: ABA Workshop
Facilitator:Josie Howse
9:15 - 10:30am / The National Year Of Reading: ALIA and The World
–Sue McKerracher, Executive Director,
Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA)
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 / ABA Workshop
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

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 LeaderVisiting 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

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

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