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(1-800-827-6364) Virginia Commonwealth University Rehabilitation Research and Training Center on Supported Employment The Power to be... Making Career Choices A new and innovative way to educate employment specialists The power to be is a multimedia, self-instruction, computer program. It combines video, animation, and text in an hour long session. Program Features -Explains career planning process for people from different backgrounds and supports. -Reinforces the values of person-centered planning and service. -Checks knowledge through a final assessment. Program Benefits -Individuals learn at their own pace. Stop, start, and repeat sections. -New staff can learn concepts as soon as they start their jobs. -Program tracks learner progress and needed support areas. -Software program is interactive; learning is not passive. System Requirements CDROM -Macintosh system 7.0 or higher, color monitor, cdrom drive, 8 mb RAM, and Quicktime system folder. -IBM compatible with Windows, sound and video boards, 640x480 VGA color monitor, cdrom drive, and Quicktime for Widows. DISKETTE -4 mb RAM for both Macintosh and IBM compatible. IBM compatible requires Windows. Macintosh requires Quicktime. Both require color monitor Introductory Price CDROM $60.00 -Each cdrom contains both a Windows and Macintosh version of the program. DISKETTE $30.00 -diskettes do not include video, and audio is limited due to memory constraints Each version includes a training manual. Order Form CDROM ___Macintosh ___Windows DISKETTE ___Macintosh ___Windows Name:__________________________________________________ Address:________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ Phone:_________________________________________________ Quantity:______ Total Price:_____ Check is payable to Virginia Commonwealth University. Send check or purchase order to: Karen Flippo, Rehabilitation Research and Training Center on Supported Employment P.O. Box 842011 Richmond, VA 23284-2011 For further product information, contact Karen Flippo or Amy Armstrong: -VOICE 804-828-1851 -TDD 804-828-2494 -Internet Email: mbarcus@cabell.vcu.edu Virginia Commonwealth University, Rehabilitation Research and Training Center is an equal opportunity /affirmative action institution and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, age, religion, ethnic origin or disability. If special accommodations are needed, please contact Karen Flippo. This project is funded by the U.S. Department of Education, Rehabilitation Services Administration, Grant # H263A30010. Todd Rowland, M.D. Phone:804-828-0861 Assistant Professor Fax:804-828-0861 Dept. of PM&R Internet:trowland@gems.vcu.edu Medical College of VA ------ Subject: *** C A L L f o r P a p e r s *** From: dreamms@aol.com (DREAMMS) Organization: America Online, Inc. (1-800-827-6364) .... CALL FOR PAPERS ..... DREAMMS for Kids, Inc. publishes a monthly newsletter entitled "DIRECTIONS Technology inSpecial Education". Our newsletter has a targeted audience of dedicated parents and professionals that serve the needs of children with special needs. We are currently expanding the editorial content of the newsletter, and are looking for articles pertaining to the use, application, and impact of adaptive and assistive technologies when used with special needs children. 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