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Aroga News

The most recent happenings within the Assistive Technology industry, including new product announcements, software updates, and special events.

Aroga Announces Training Expansion

Aroga Braille Demo Unit Blowout

Aroga Now Authorized Apple Reseller

New product - MindView 4 Mapping Software

Aroga Announces Training Expansion

January 18, 2012
 
Aroga Announces Training Expansion

Aroga is pleased to announce the addition of three new trainers to our staff for the British Columbia region.

Jessica Rathwell has been teaching assistive technology since 2005. She has taught JAWS in Windows environments but now passion for Mac accessibility. She has worked as a consultant for Apple Canada teaching Mac accessibility to Alberta school boards, support staff and parents. She has also been working with the Nanaimo Disability Resource Center teaching all things Apple, but is planning to move back to the lower mainland. She will supplement our training abilities particularly around Mac, iPad, iPod and iPhone.

Jennifer Courtney brings 15 years of computing experience in office environments. She also has 2 years of teaching experience as an instructor at Eastern College in Moncton New Brunswick and the University of Moncton. Jenn will supplement our training abilities in the Vancouver Lower Mainland area and beyond as required. She will focus primarily on solutions for physical access and low vision.

Mark Staff is an experienced computer professional with extensive experience in assistive technology. He holds a Networking Telecommunications certificate from Okanagan University College. He has worked as a computer technician both independently and as a technical support worker for Shaw Cable systems. His past experience includes work with Windows, MAC and Linux based computer systems. He has worked with a variety of assistive technology including large print, scanning, and speech output for these platforms. Mark will improve our coverage in the Okanagan region.

We are pleased to announce the expansion of our training services and continue to seek experienced trainers who can help us expand our ability to provide quality on-site training throughout BC and the rest of Canada.

 

Aroga Braille Demo Unit Blowout

January 13, 2012
 
Aroga Braille Demo Unit Blowout

Aroga is clearing out some of our current demo stock to make room for new demo stock!

Currently available:

Braille Sense Plus - $4300 (regular price $6030)
Includes free software upgrades as they come available

Braille Sense Plus QWERTY -$4300 (regular price $6030)
Also includes free software upgrades as they come available

ALVA BC 640 with Bluetooth and Feature Pack - $3300 (regular price $4600)

PACMate 40 Braille Display (USB) - $1000 (regular price $2695)

PACMate Omni BX or QX - $400 (regular price $995)

All units come with a 90 day warranty.
No money?  Let us see if we can help find you funding!  Call 1-800-561-6222

 

Aroga Now Authorized Apple Reseller

June 3, 2011
 
Aroga Announces Authorized Apple Reseller

Aroga is very pleased to formally announce that we have been approved as an Authorized Apple Reseller for Apple computers and iPods.

Apple has led the charge for universally accessible computer hardware, and we are pleased to be able to offer our customers their products along with our Mac compatible adaptive technology. These include Braille displays, and printers, a wide variety of physical access aids and a huge selection of educational software titles.

We are also able to offer our visually impaired clients training on the Voiceover screen reader for Mac computers as well as Voiceover for iPhone, iPod and iPad.

If you have questions about Apple products, please feel free to call Steve Barclay at 1-800-561-6222 extension 1102 or your nearest Aroga office.

 

NEW Product - MindView 4 Mind Mapping Software

May 26, 2011
 
MindView 4 Mind Mapping Software

MindView 4 Mind Mapping Software

Aroga is pleased to announce the availability of this newest software package, perfect for Students and Teachers who are looking for tools to help enhance and nuture creativity and organization of ideas.

MindView is a comprehensive, visual learning tool designed to help you develop and organize ideas. Based on the proven Mind Mapping® theory, it enhances creativity, clarifies thinking and improves memory. Choose from a variety of ready-to-use templates, easy-to-use wizards and professional clipart to improve your layout. Export your completed Mind Map® to Microsoft® Word, Microsoft® PowerPoint, HTML or Mediator.

MindView is ideal for:

  • Visual outlining of written documents
  • Storyboarding and creating websites or presentations
  • Making timelines

Mindview is perfect for:

  • Improving Reading and Writing Skills
  • Note Taking and Revision
  • Designing and Organizing Websites
  • Graduation Projects
  • Advanced Research Papers
  • Curriculum Planning
  • Project Planning for CTE Course

For more details visit the MindView 4 Product Page or call 1-800-561-6222 for more information.

 
 
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