Presentations
This page lists upcoming classes, workshops, and conference sessions. All of my past presentations are listed on a separate page.
Focus on Assistive Technologies
About the series
Several times a year, I offer 30-minute sessions over Zoom on topics related to assistive technologies, employment accommodation, and accessibility.
These sessions are free to everybody on my mailing list. To join the mailing list, drop me a line.
The next series runs on three consecutive Wednesdays in September 2026, and focuses on speech recognition as an accommodation for musculoskeletal injuries.
Part 1: Computer injuries and speech recognition technologies
Wednesday 9 September 2026
1:00 - 1:30 p.m. Eastern time
- Computer keyboard and mouse overuse injuries
- The history of speech recognition technology
- Speech recognition today
- Understanding how speech recognition systems differ
Part 2: Choosing speech recognition for computer injuries
Wednesday 16 September 2026
1:00 - 1:30 p.m. Eastern time
- Key points to keep in mind when considering speech recognition
- Picking the right speech recognition product
- The "Dragon conundrum" — when Dragon may be less than ideal, yet still the best option
- Non-speech options that complement speech recognition
Part 3: Making speech recognition work as an accommodation
Wednesday 23 September 2026
1:00 - 1:30 p.m. Eastern time
- Basic vs. advanced speech recognition systems
- What's involved in learning a basic speech recognition system
- What's involved in learning an advanced speech recognition system
- Becoming competent with speech recognition
Intended Audiences
My free webinars are intended for anyone involved in employment accommodation, assistive technologies, and accessibility:
- Accommodation and accessibility practitioners
- Disability case managers
- Assistive technology professionals
- Ergonomic and occupational health specialists
Although most sessions are not technical, many may pique the interest of technical folks — and anyone who cares about digital inclusion.
Details
- Sessions are presented live and are not recorded.
- Captioning is via Zoom.
- In-depth versions of sessions are available for a fee.
London International Festival of Early Music (LIFEM) 2026
Those who know me probably recognize that I'm in my element as an assistive technologist. Woodworking, however, is not one of my strengths. I'm far more comfortable dealing with software than with physical stuff. I'm not much of a builder. I own a few tools, but I rarely attempt anything more ambitious than tightening loose screws or hanging pictures on a wall. I can, with difficulty, assemble IKEA furniture.
My lack of woodworking skills sets the stage for a story: how I built an accurate reproduction of a 300-year-old recorder during a five-day course. I'll be telling this story at LIFEM 2026 in Greenwich, England.
11 - 14 November 2026. Details forthcoming.