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Alternative Format Boot Camp Info Coming Soon!
We have compiled the last several years' worth of feedback and will be returning with several all new, interactive exercises to teach new techniques, a rebalancing of the skills ladder, and a focus on new specific areas of interest. Please let us know if there is something you would like to add to the curriculum!
Boot Camp ContactWhat Happened Last Bootcamp? Alternative Format Boot Camp 2023
Monday, July 24 to Friday, July 28, 2023
Join us for our annual Alternative Format Boot Camp, where you will learn everything you want to know about alternative format processing. We look forward to welcoming you to beautiful Ellensburg, WA. During the Boot Camp, you will learn alternative format processing techniques, including basic, STEM, image descriptions, Braille formatting, tactile graphics, and more, so that you can offer this service to your community.
Choose From Three Registration Options
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Option 1: Basic, Math, and Tactile Graphic Training ($2400)
- 3 days of basic and math training, 2 days of tactile graphic training.
Monday, July 24 to Friday, July 28 - 5 days
- 3 days of basic and math training, 2 days of tactile graphic training.
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Option 2: Basic and Math Training ($1500)
- 3 days of basic and math training
Monday, July 24 to Wednesday, July 26 - 3 days
- 3 days of basic and math training
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Option 3: Tactile Graphic Training ($1000)
- 2 days of tactile graphic training
Thursday, July 17 to Friday, July 28 - 2 days
- 2 days of tactile graphic training
Schedule
- Days 1 & 2 - Basic Training
- Program Overview
- Publisher Rights and Responsibilities
- Zone Ordering
- OCR Process and Editing Word
- Documents with CAT
- Alternative Text
- Output Formats
- Day 3 - Math Training
- Why STEM is Different and How to Handle It
- Introduction to STEM Content
- STEM Software and Programs
- Processing STEM Materials
- Troubleshooting Problems in STEM Conversions
- Days 4 & 5 - Tactile Graphic Training
- Tactile Graphic Overview
- Low Tech Tactile Graphics and Methods
- Tactile Graphic Identification
- Introduction to Illustrator and Duxbury
- Tactile Graphic Practice
- Tactile Subject Types
- Image Deconstruction
- Tactile Graphic Production
- Tactile Graphic Advanced Practice.
Registration is Now Open!
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