Don Johnston to Distribute EasyConverter Software with Read:OutLoud 6 eBook Reader through Partnership with Dolphin Computer Access (UK)

Volo, IL (PRWEB) June 29, 2011

Don Johnston Incorporated, a U.S. developer of assistive technologies for students with special needs announced today it will distribute EasyConverter by Dolphin Computer Access. EasyConverter enables educators to make required curriculum and instruction materials accessible for students with disabilities.

"Getting accessible instructional materials (AIM) into the hands of more students is one of our foremost goals," said Kevin Johnston, Director of Development for Don Johnston, Incorporated. "Today, schools are plagued with materials that are not digital or are in proprietary formats and cannot easily be read with assistive technologies. Educators who choose the EasyConverter with Read:OutLoud 6 will make inaccessible materials a part of the past and can look to a future that provides students with disabilities more opportunities to study grade level curriculum."

U.S. K-12 schools are required to provide timely access to print materials in accessible formats for students with IEPs (Individual Education Plans) who are blind, visually impaired, have a physical disability such as cerebral palsy or a reading disability, such as dyslexia. This provision is a requirement of the 2004 IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) law.

EasyConverter will quickly convert eBook files and printed text to DAISY 3, MP3, Braille and large print by using step-by-step wizards to simplify the conversion process. A new optical character recognition (OCR) engine improves the accuracy of scanning PDF and paper-based documents. With EasyConverter, educators can create accessible versions of paper or digital files, including these electronic and proprietary formats:

Best Cruises and Travel Now LLC Offers WorldWide Travel Insurance and Protection through Access America Which Covers Medical Emergencies, Medical and Work Cancellations

Westport, CT (PRWEB) August 02, 2011

Vacations take months to plan but only hours to ruin if the traveler has to cancel a trip or gets sick while traveling. Best Cruises and Travel Now protects their clients travel investment with Worldwide Travel Insurance from Access America. This Worldwide Travel Protection offers benefits like trip cancellation and travel interruption for medical or business reasons, emergency medical and dental coverage, emergency medical transportation, coverage for lost, damaged, stolen or delayed baggage, concierge service, coverage for existing medical conditions when the plan is purchased on or before final trip payment , a 24-hour hotline so help is just a phone call away and optional Cancel Anytime coverage that allows the traveler to cancel their trip for virtually any reason.

TODAY Show Travel Editor, Peter Greenberg, recommends purchasing travel insurance to protect the travelers financial investment and for peace of mind. In a recently published article, Greenberg lists nine reasons why he thinks travel insurance is a must-have accessory. (Today Show, NBC Tuesday March 27, 2007)):

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CELEBRATING CHANGE Through MUSIC: Funk/Rock Band "A Warrior Nation" Headlines January 20th Event

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) January 16, 2009

On Tuesday, January 20, 2009, Los Angeles-based funk/soul/rock band, A Warrior Nation, will headline a special event in North Hollywood, in what will be one of the city's only celebrations of the Presidential Inauguration with live music performances and celebrity hosts.

The evening's celebrity hosts will kick things off: Jennia Fredrique, who played the role of "Brandy" in the 2008 film "Noah's Arc: Jumping the Broom"; and Roshawn Franklin, who can currently be seen on FOX's hit television series, "24".

The event's talented music lineup will begin with opening artist "Mdot," who won Best R&B Male at Urban Threshold's 4th Annual Underground Music Awards, in New York City, and has also won various awards in the NAACP ACT-SO competitions. Next up, will be hip-hop/alternative/trip-hop performer, Essential MC. Closing out the individual artists lineup, will be one of the world's most gifted vocalists, Kim Yarbrough.

The band lineup will follow, starting with Los Angeles-based alternative/rock/indie band, Wylde Bunch, followed by another local act, funk/soul/jam band, Pinot. Rounding out the band lineup, will be headliner, A Warrior Nation.

"We are very proud to be a cornerstone of this special event, celebrating a moment in history" said Marc Littlejohn, A Warrior Nation's manager. "The evening's lineup itself, represents the change that will come not only in 2009, but throughout President-Elect Obama's term in office. We're excited to be doing what we're doing, here and now."

North Hollywood lounge and live music venue, Blue Moon Nights, will host the evening's festivities, which begin at 8:00 PM (Pacific). The event, which is co-produced by Marc Littlejohn and Anthony Davis, is expected to see an attendance of about 500 people. All will be entertained not only by the live music performances, but also by the various inauguration balls and parties being broadcast from Washington D.C., and projected on the venue's 11 flat-screen televisions. In addition, a special guest DJ and dancing will enhance the celebration.

Admission for the evening is $ 10.00 per person, and a portion of the proceeds from the event will be donated to The HUSH Foundation

College Money Now Available through Social Media Contest

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) May 12, 2011

Revolution Prep, a company which helps students achieve academic goals by improving upon traditional educational tools through innovative solutions, is giving away over forty-seven thousand dollars in college money and education related services on June 1st through its latest social media contest. The company is offering eight prizes to high-school sophomores and juniors who would be helped by a scholarship and believe they have what it takes to be the Next Test Prep Star.

The entry period starts on May 11th and runs through May 22nd. Students wanting to participate will be required to post a photo along with a one to five hundred word essay. Each essay must be a compelling piece describing why the student wants to attend college, why a scholarship would help them, and why other students would want to follow him or her through their future videos covering the SAT test prep process. Students will not be allowed to participate if they have already taken a test prep class or an official SAT or ACT test. Participants must be available to take the June 4th SAT as a way to track their improvement.

The voting, via http://www.RevolutionPrep.com/Star, will initiate on May 23rd and run through May 29th, with winners being announced on June 1st. During this time frame, students must obtain their votes through friends and networks to help increase the visibility of their entry. Students can campaign through various social media resources, like Twitter or Facebook, as well as using text messaging and email.

On May 30th the judging will take place by Revolution Preps voting panel. Students who are participating in the contest will be chosen based on their essay, creativity, and social media voting results. The contest, and further details, can be accessed at http://www.RevolutionPrep.com/Star. Revolution Preps official Facebook and Twitter Pages will also offer continuous updates on the contest.

The Next Test Prep Star will have three Grand Prize winners. Each Grand Prize winner will receive a $ 2,500.00 college scholarship plus forty hours of Revolution Preps premium live online test prep tutoring. Two second place winners will each receive premium live online tutoring. The three third place winners will receive a Revolution Group Course or Premium Instructor Online Course. All winners will also receive a special media mention in the companys winners release as well as on the companys website and within related marketing collateral.

Revolution Prep decided to initiate this contest as part of its social mission. From never turning a student away because he or she could not afford a test prep program, to company service days and partnership programs, Revolution Prep is committed to making a difference. The company is also noted for their proven curriculum and instructors from top universities. Tutors offer a personalized experience and teach students critical SAT techniques as well as life-long learning skills.

Further information on Revolution Prep can be found at http://www.RevolutionPrep.com. An EPK, or interview, will be made available upon qualified media request.

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