Professional Interpreter on Access World

Alan Conway is a professional French <> English interpreter on staff in the Canadian government. An upcoming broadcast of Access World will feature him talking about his work and work with a seeing eye dog.

RantWoman heartily recommends tuning in:

http://www.accessibleworld.org/

"On Wednesday, April 13, at 8:00 eastern daylight time in North America,
I'll be doing a presentation on what it's like to work as an interpreter and use a guide dog. For those who won't be able to participate, I know the
programs are archived!"

The full announcement with links
Accessible World Presents Work and Play on
You And Your Guide Dog, Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Newswire:
He or she is your faithful companion, guide, and friend. In your work together, you attend conferences, meetings, wait at bus stops, have lunch with a friend. While you do the work that puts food on your table and in your dog guide’s bowl, your faithful team member lies patiently under your desk waiting for the command that will take you to the next destination in your busy day. That is what life is like for guide dog user Alan Conway.
Guide dogs are expertly trained. Their work is to guide you safely where you want to go, taking you around obstacles, pedestrians and across streets filled with traffic and noise. It is hard and painstaking work and requires attention that never allows for distraction. How does a dog handle your time together at your job? Is she ever bored? If so, are there things you can do to alleviate boredom or give him a break? does time for play become part of your time for lunch, if weather and schedule permit.
Some occupations leave little time for diversion. Alan Conway, a translator for the Canadian government has serious commitments and does work that is intense. Travel is often involved. Is it possible to make play or relaxation for his dog a part of that lifestyle?
Everyone needs time to relax and chill out. If a good relationship is to continue between you, the dog needs time to play and do the things a dog does best while not working. How much time do you make for your guide to play? Do you play inside or play with her outside in a fenced in back yard? Does your guide play with other pets in the family or toys you provide? How does play improve your relationship with your dog? What types of toys have you found most enjoyable for your friend and guide? Whether you toss a ball for your dog or play with a pull toy, relaxation of this kind is important for both of you.
On our next You And Your Guide dog, Alan will talk about how his dog fits in to his life both at work and at play. It is vital and beneficial for both of you. Giving your dog time to play will result in lasting benefits and rewards. Come join us to discuss the subject of work and play and how you can fulfill each other in creative and stimulating ways? Have you found a toy of which your dog is particularly fond? Come listen and share your memories during Alan’s discussion important and an integral part of a healthy life for both of you.
Date: Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Time: 5:00 PM PDT, 6:00 PM PDt, 7:00 PM CDT, 8:00 PM EDT
and elsewhere in the world Thursday12:00 GMT.
Approximately 15 minutes prior to the event start time; go to the Accessible World Guide Dog Users Room at:
http://conference.com/masteradmin/room.asp?id=rs2ccabdfcfd3a

Or, alternatively,
Select The Accessible World Guide Dog users Room at: http://www.accessibleworld.org/

Enter your first and last names on the sign-in screen.
If you are a first-time user of the Talking Communities online conferencing software, there is a small, safe software program that you need to download and then run. A link to the software is available on every entry screen to the Accessible World rooms.
All online interactive programs require no password, are free of charge, and open to anyone worldwide having an Internet connection, a computer, speakers, and a sound card. Those with microphones can interact audibly with the presenters and others in the virtual audience. To speak to us, hold down the control key and let up to listen. If no microphone is available, you may text chat with the attendees.
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Accessible World Contacts:
Robert Acosta, Chair
Accessible World
818-998-0044
Email: boacosta@pacbell.net
Web: http://www.helpinghands4theblind.org/

Marcia Moses, Events Coordinator
Accessible World
734-495-1496
Email: mgmoses@comcast.net

Steve Hoffman, President
Talking Communities
Email: steve@talkingcommunities.com

The Accessible World, a division of Helping Hands For The Blind, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, seeks to educate the general public, the disabled community and the professionals who serve them by providing highly relevant information about new products, services, and training opportunities designed specifically to eliminate geographic and access barriers that adversely affect them.