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We are happy to be able to provide space for the monthly meetings of two self advocacy groups. Although these meetings are not an “official” MAST activity, we always support organized self advocacy and think it is very important that people with disabilities have easy access to such groups. These groups are happy to see […]

This October, we were happy to participate in Portland’s White Cane Safety Day activities. On October 5th, Nik represented MAST in a downtown white cane walk and an information table set up in the South Park Blocks at Portland State University. Participants could volunteer to get a mini orientation and mobility lesson with Nik or […]

Nik will be teaching classes at Hull Retreat Center for the Blind in Sandy, Oregon on October 27-29. This is a two day retreat where seniors with vision loss can learn skills and ask questions in a small group, supportive environment. To find out more, contact Hull Park at (503) 668-6195.

I (Lisa) was honored to be acknowledged by Hadley School for the Blind as a student award recipient this year. I was awarded the Richard Kinney Challenge of Living Award, and was invited to speak at Hadley’s Women’s Board Tribute Luncheon and their Annual Trustees Meeting. Nik attended with me and we were able to […]

We are excited to announce that we have partnered with AiSquared to offer a demonstration workshop. You are invited! See the latest products from Ai Squared. This is the first chance to see ZoomText Fusion! We will be demonstrating the groundbreaking ZoomText Multi-Monitor support and featuring the all-new ZoomText Large-Print Keyboards. You will also want to […]

Join Nik at the downtown Microsoft Store for a look at Windows-based screenreaders. See details below. Follow this link to the Microsoft Event site to register. Hope to see you there! Introduction to Windows Compatible Screenreading Software Event ID: 1032666852 Portland, OR Located Street Level on Third Avenue and Yamhill Street, next to Tiffany & […]

Nik and I are usually strictly public transit people. But every so often, a cab is necessary. Recently, I broke my foot and had to stay off of it for weeks. This meant that public transit was nearly impossible, so I started trying some of the new cab and driver services. Although I will still […]

We had a good time with the parents of blind children at Hull Park and Retreat Center for the Blind. Nik and I facilitated two Parent Cafe’s where we demonstrated the Freedom Scientific Focus 40, iPhones, and other tech. We also answered questions about various aspects of working with special educators. All the parents shared […]

We are happy to announce 12 new access technology workshops. We invite you to peruse the list and see what interest you. Let us know and when we have three to five participants for any particular workshop, we will organize a time and place that works for everyone. We hope to see you at one […]

Has anyone ever been to one of these? I always want to go, but I haven’t been able to schedule it in yet.  Here is information on the next one. If you go or have been to one, let us know how you liked it.   Don’t miss the Portland Art Museum’s September 18 tour […]