NOVEMBER 2014 NEWS (509) 735-0699 Future Events Free Diabetes Health Fair November 1st Holiday Bunco Night December 4th Client Christmas Party December 6th Daylight Savings Time Ends on November 2 The American Foundation for the Blind Offers New and Expanded Free Apps to Help People with Vision Loss The American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) today launched the all-new CareerConnect App™, a tool for professionals, job seekers, parents and youth, and announced that AccessNote®, a specialized notetaker for people who are visually impaired, will soon be available for use on Android devices. Thanks to generous support from funders, AFB is making AccessNote (formerly $19.99 in the Apple App Store) available free of charge. Based on AFB's popular CareerConnect® web program, the CareerConnect app is designed to be used on the go for job search tips, quick lesson ideas, and career advice. Key features include the CareerConnect Blog tab, providing current info about navigating the employment process; transition-related lesson plans grouped by topic; and Our Stories, packed with informative personal stories from people who are blind or visually impaired and successfully employed in various fields. AccessNote, originally released in 2013 for use with iOS devices, is the first note-taking app developed and designed specifically for users with vision loss. AccessNote; has been lauded for its user-friendly features such as easy text navigation, DropBox integration, compatibility with Bluetooth keyboards and wireless braille displays, and its powerful search function. Client Christmas Party Here at EBC On Saturday, December 6th 2-4 PM Our Board will provide holiday treats and door prizes. Call EBC at 735-0699 to RSVP Edith Bishel Center Bingo on November 17 from 9:30 am to 11:00 am at our center. Visit us online @ edithbishelcenter.org or on Facebook From Sheila’s Desk: More and more often here at the center, we get inquiries on resources for learning Braille. While at present, we do not offer any classes here, we now have catalogs available for the Hadley School for the Blind. Hadley is a free correspondence school that offers adult continuing education at no cost and you can work at your own pace. Braille is just one of the many different courses offered by the school. Courses are available in large print, Braille, audio formats and online! With no cost or obligation, why not stop by and get a free catalog now? Monthly Events Low Vision Evaluations Dr. Winkel will be seeing patients for low vision evaluations on November 13 December 4 Gift Certificates available for the holidays at our center. 11/6 Luncheon 1:00-2:30 Red Lobster 11/11 U.B. Cards 1:00-2:30 Edith Bishel Center 11/12 Technology Group 11:00-2:00 Sherry Dubbin’s House 727 S. Kellogg, Kennewick 11/15 Chapter Meeting 9:30-11:30 Old Country Buffet (Columbia Center) 11/19 Book Club 9:30-11:00 Richland Gardens For Sale: Used Merlin-$800.00 It is a 19 inch screen in excellent condition. Regular price is over $3,000. Call the Edith Bishel Center at 735-0699 or stop in to try it out. Free Matter for the Blind 628 N. Arthur St. Kennewick, WA 99336 er b m e v o N News