Author Archives: Alex Tabony

Please vote for our project

Posted on July 13, 2012 by Alex Tabony

Please vote for our project so we can provide stipends for our student volunteers. This help can make the difference for students with disabilities in being employable. http://technology.maker.good.is/projects/ComputerReUse

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Creative Suite for the Office Set

Posted on February 10, 2011 by Alex Tabony

Stay competitive in today’s tough job market. This two-evening class provides a brief introduction to desktop publishing and creative skills necessary to survive in today’s office environment. Geared to administrative professionals, topics include an overview of Adobe Creative Suite, productivity … Continue reading →

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Accessible Text-Only Google “Map” Directions

Posted on December 7, 2010 by Alex Tabony

A tool that screen-reader users may find useful. Accessible Text-Only Google “Map” Directions (sorry Google has removed this resource)

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JAN's Federal Employer Winter Webcast Series (2011)

Posted on December 6, 2010 by Alex Tabony

JAN’s Federal Employer Winter Webcast Series (2011) Concerned about the passage of the ADA Amendments Act, the enactment of the new Executive Order 13548, and the implementation of Schedule A? Find practical solutions with JAN’s 2011 Federal Employer Winter Webcast … Continue reading →

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Money Smart

Posted on November 4, 2010 by Alex Tabony

CTP’s Executive Director, Joan Breves’s relative has just published Money Smart, a better approach to money management. The author Ted Hunter has offered CTP 25% of sales if you buy his book thought this link (until November 12th). Neil Jacobson … Continue reading →

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Job: Part Time Lab Instructor

Posted on March 29, 2010 by Alex Tabony

Update – This job has been filled. Computer Technologies Program (www.ctpberk.org) is seeking a part time lab instructor for its Network and Technical Support program. CTP is a 35 year old non-profit organization that primarily serves adults with disabilities. The … Continue reading →

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The Future of CTP

Posted on February 5, 2010 by Alex Tabony

First CTP was a few classrooms at the old Vista College, now known as Berkeley City College. Then came our own building on Milvia Street, until it was judged to be seismically unfit. The image of flying wheelchairs and canes … Continue reading →

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CTP Board of Directors' 2009 Raffle Fundraiser!!

Posted on January 2, 2010 by Alex Tabony

2009 Raffle Fundraiser : $10 per ticket or $50 for 6 tickets Continue reading →

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Automated Student Tracking Now Available at CTP

Posted on January 1, 2010 by Alex Tabony

Linda Pratt, a member of CTP’s board of directors, contributed a great deal of personal time, technical skills and recruited a volunteer to develop a great new part of CTP’s IT infrastructure. CTP asked Linda to describe the new systems … Continue reading →

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Disability Benefits 101

Posted on October 2, 2009 by Alex Tabony

Disability Benefits 101 (DB101) helps workers, job seekers, and service providers understand the connections between work and benefits. Continue reading →

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