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Press Releases
For Immediate Release:
March 09, 2002
TECH SUMMIT 2002
A unique conference is planned for March 30th and 31st in
Newark, Delaware and will feature a prominent Pittsburgh area
businesswoman.
Tech Summit 2002 is an innovative career awareness event designed
for 9th grade students. At the event, 5000 students from northern
Delaware will converge to learn about high-tech careers and what
skills and education are required to succeed in these fields. From a
series of varied workshops, students will select presentations which
pique their interests.
The Bender Consulting Services, Inc. workshop will be entitled
"Technology Levels the Playing Field for All People of Ability," and
will be presented by President and CEO, Joyce Bender and Systems
Consultant, Jim Homme. Ms. Bender will lead a general discussion of
"disability" as it relates to a person's ability to succeed in a
career in the Information Technology industry. Homme, who is blind,
will continue this discussion, adding further insight by describing
personal issues and experiences. Homme will also lead an interactive
demonstration of JAWS, a powerful assistive technology product that
enables blind users to operate computers. Students will be selected
from the audience to participate in the demonstration. They will also
have access to a wide variety of informative exhibits.
On June 4, 1999, Joyce Bender was honored by President Clinton at
the White House with the President's Award for her commitment and
dedication for her work. This is America's highest honor given to an
individual who has furthered the employment and empowerment of people
with disabilities.
The Newark exhibit will be entitled "Assistive Technology for
People with Disabilities," and will be staffed by Vice President for
Recruitment and Technology, Mary Brougher, and Delaware Manager, Wade
Churchfield. The exhibit will highlight representative assistive
technology products such as Closed Circuit Television (CCTV), Braille
keyboard, and TTY. The exhibit is intended to show students both with
and without disabilities how successful all people of ability can be
with the help of available technology.
The event will take place at the First USA Riverfront Arts Center.
For more information, contact Joyce Bender at 412.787.8550.
Contact:
Kathy Kerestes
724.745.8601
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