is the premiere provider of online training on Accessible Information Technology for Persons with Disabilities. EASI simplifies the creation of accessible information technology so you can better focus on designing creative content.

The SUNY CPD, in partnership with EASI, is pleased to offer EASI Courses, Web Conferences, and Podcasts designed to support institutions in making their computer and information technology systems accessible to employees, students, staff and instructors with disabilities.

EASI Online Courses and the Certificate of Accessible Information Technology

EASI Online Courses can be taken individually for CEUS or as one of a package of courses that can earn the Accessible Information Technology Certificate. Each course can earn three continuing education units. A package of five courses can earn a University of Southern Maine Certificate in Accessible Information Technology. For information about the USM Certificate, please visit EASI USM Certification.

EASI instructors are experienced online trainers with extensive knowledge in the various areas of accessible information technology.

EASI courses are month-long, interactive, instructor-led and entirely online. Course content is available anytime from anywhere on the Web. Web discussion and email are used for class interaction. Some live Web conferences may be scheduled.

The current, enriched and updated, list of courses include:

• Barrier-free Information Technology
• Barrier-free Web Design
• Barrier-free E-Learning
• Accessible Internet Multimedia
• Train the Trainer
• Creating and Repurposing More Accessible Content
• Special Topics (Independent Study Course on a topic of interest to you)

For complete course descriptions, visit EASI Online Courses.

SUNY Fee for each course:

• CPD Member -- $245 (Use your CPD Points.)
• Non-CPD Member -- $265

To register and receive the reduced SUNY rate, contact the SUNY CPD's Academic Programs at (315) 233-3052 or email Judy at jmarshall@cpd.suny.edu.

NOTE: The following courses will be terminated by the end of 2007. If you started working towards the Certificate before August 2006, you can work one-on-one with the instructor to complete your certification.

• Advanced Barrier-free Web Design
• Designing Accessible Course Content Using Familiar Software
• Learning Disabilities and Information Technology
• Assistive Computer Technology on a Shoestring: The EASI Way

Contact the SUNY CPD's Academic Programs to make arrangements to complete your certification.

EASI Online Web Conferences

EASI produces FREE and FEE-BASED audio web conferences. The web conferences are hour-long, live, interactive presentations and discussions on specific accessibiliy related topics. For up-to-date information on available web conferences, visit EASI Web Conferences.

Free Web Conferences -

An overview of current information about accessibility. Register Direct with EASI to participate.

Fee-Based Web Conferences -

A monthly four-part series that presents a detailed, hands-on, skill-based experience with applications that facilitate creating accessible output.

SUNY Fee for each four-part series:

• CPD Member -- $140 (Use your CPD Points.)
• Non-CPD Member -- $150

Register with the SUNY CPD and receive the reduced SUNY rate. Contact the SUNY CPD's Academic Programs at (315) 233-3052 or email Judy at jmarshall@cpd.suny.edu.

EASI Podcasts

Podcasting has become one of the hottest trends on the Web today. In many ways it is an excellent addition to the way we think about delivering information on the Web. EASI produces podcasts on topics such as:

• Barrier-free IT: Tips and Tricks on Podcasting ---tips and tricks for both beginner and advanced users to remove barriers that prevent
  people from getting the full use and enjoyment of today's and tomorrow's technology.
• People and Technology ---interviews with people who have disabilities which adaptive technology has enabled them to transcend and with people
  who have no disability but whose lives have been impacted through the use of technology.
• Conference Podcasts --- Highlights from various conferences dealing with education, technology and/or disabilities. Recorded presentations
  as well as personal interviews with presenters.

The Podcasts are Free and available by visiting EASI Podcasts.

To learn more about EASI, visit them on the web at http://easi.cc.