Events

Not only is her artwork stunningly beautiful (IMHO), but she creates it using a head wand and computer!  Monique Harris has cerebral palsy, but that hasn’t stopped her from obtaining an associates degree in business and running two businesses of her own–Monique’s Magnets (artwork) and Communications @ Ease (communication tools for people with speech impairments).  In fact it provides inspiration …

The Center for Accessible Technologies (Berkeley, CA) has an exciting new program for people with speech disabilities called The iPad Project.  They have created a lending library of iPads and iPod Touches that are loaded with over 100 AAC (Augmentative and Assistive Communication)  apps that turn the devices into communication tools. Prior to The iPad Program, you had to purchase …

The Feds are hiring . . . especially veterans and people with disabilities.  The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Health and Human Services (HHS) will be hosting their first Virtual Hiring Event on Thursday, November 3. “All participants in the Virtual Hiring Event will have an opportunity to not only apply to the open positions at FDA & HHS …

That’s right.  Our CTP technicians will be providing FREE computer help on Saturday, October 15 from 11:00 to 3:00.  Just bring in your computer and our technicians will diagnose and repair most common computer problems.  Also get advice on how to avoid computer viruses and get rid of unwanted files, or learn how to get a low-cost internet connection from …

Mark your calendar for September 12.  That’s when active duty service members, veterans, and military spouses can meet withemployers from around the world during a Virtual Veterans Career Fair.  You can visit employer booths, view and apply for jobs and chat with employer recruiters online–all free of charge.

The Chicago Tribune is hosting a live online chat about children with disabilities and ways  their parents can help them thrive at 10:00 a.m. (Pacific time) on Tuesday, June 28.  For more details on the panel of experts and how you can participate, see the Chicago Tribune website here.

If you’ve been wanting to learn about photo editing and/or digital scrapbooking, CTP’s free one-day introductory classes are for you. Intro to Free Photo and Image Editing Software will be held Tuesday, June 14 from 6:00 – 7:30 pm.  Registration is required and seats are limited so be sure to register online.  Topics will include: Review of available free software …

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 tips and making sense of images and scans. While everybody else only knows how to use Office you’ll leave empowered …

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

CTP Executive Director Joan Breves MC’s as OST Grad Evelyn Taylor-Markham presents award to former CTP Employment Specialist Pauline Vela. The Computer Technologies Program (CTP) celebrated its 30th Anniversary at a gala dinner event at Spenger’s Fresh Fish Grotto in Berkeley, the scene of many CTP graduations over the years. The full spectrum of CTP’s history was represented, with people …