Screen readers: An introduction and knowledge sharing Expand All + Collapse All - Start Date: Monday, April 7, 2025 2:00 pm End Date: Monday, April 7, 2025 3:00 pm Where: Instruction Room Room 3-314, Laurier Library 75 University Avenue West Waterloo ON N2L 3C5 Canada Online: Link emailed to participants OverviewPeople interact with computers in a variety of ways. Amongst the blind community, screen readers are one way of interacting with computers. In this session, attendees will learn the basics of screen readers, including some common myths. Both sighted and blind members of the community are encouraged to attend and to share their experiences and knowledge.This is a hybrid event. Access requires a Zoom account. If you don't have a Zoom account, please contact mweiler@wlu.ca Accessibility Features The session will be hybrid, hosted via Zoom and in-person at the Waterloo campus library. In-personDescription and images of exterior, Waterloo campus library Entrance level, description and images of 2nd floor, Waterloo campus libraryDescription and images of 3rd floorDescription and images of 3rd floor instruction room. Waterloo campus libraryTo arrange guided navigation to the room, please contact in advance mweiler@wlu.caOnlineAutomated captions will be available through Zoom, although captioning may not be able to keep up with screen reader speech.Zoom phone-in option is available Use Zoom’s default shortcut keys or customize them for participating Registration Form You must have JavaScript enabled to use this form. Indicates required field The Library expects attendees with various disabilities to be part of our library events. Accessibility information about this event is in the section with the heading 'Accessibility Features'. If there is there more we can do to remove any obstacles please email libaccessibility@wlu.ca or use this accessibility form. Information message Note: you can register multiple participants by filling out this form multiple times. To update or delete an existing registration, use the links provided in the confirmation email or contact the event organizer. First Name Last Name Email Attendance Format - Select -In-personOnline Comments Leave this field blank