Plus High School Admissions Info   Dear Neighbor, On September 12th, I will be hosting Session IV of this year's Virtual Older Adult Roundtable Series. This session will focus on technology for older adults. See below for more information and registration details. Also see below for information on a webinar on the NYC public high school admissions process, hosted by InsideSchools.  Best, Liz Krueger State Senator Senator Liz Krueger's Virtual Older Adult Roundtable Series NYS Master Plan on Aging (MPA) Session IV - New Technology Designed With Older Adults In Mind Thursday, September 12th, 10am - 11:30am Are you frustrated by technology designed without you in mind? You are not alone. Despite the challenges, technology holds great promise, and there are many new devices that can help support you as you age in the community. Learn about technology classes geared toward the way older people learn, and the state-of-the-art devices that are actually designed for you. Speakers: Tom Kamber, PhD Executive Director, Older Adult Technology Services (OATS) Alex Guitelman Owner, ResponseLink of Manhattan Mark Surabian Assistive Technology Consultant, The Marlene Myerson JCC Manhattan You will have the option of joining the event online through Zoom. You will also have the option to view the event online through Facebook. Please note that you do not need a Facebook account or profile to view the event through Facebook. Finally, you will have the option of calling in to access the audio-only portion of the event. The event will be recorded, and will be available to view afterwards at krueger.nysenate.gov, along with any slides and links that were shared. **If you register for an event, a confirmation email with the Zoom link and the call-in information will be sent at least a week in advance of the event.**   The event will feature a question and answer session with the presenters. If you have questions about the types of technology support available for older adults and those that are user friendly, you should attend the event on September 12th. Attendees will be able to submit questions through Zoom and Facebook during the event but are *strongly* encouraged to submit them in advance. Please let us know if you plan to attend the September 12th Roundtable and RSVP to [link removed]. Click Here to RSVP for the Thursday, September 12th Virtual Roundtable Below you will find the date for the one remaining MPA session. Mark your calendar if you are interested. We will send out separate a RSVP form for the final session a few weeks before it is scheduled to occur. Session V Thursday, September 26th from 10 am – 11:30 am Advocacy InsideSchools Webinar on NYC Public High School Admissions Join InsideSchools and NYC Admissions Solutions for a free webinar covering everything families need to know about applying to NYC public high schools. Spanish interpretation will be provided. Topics covered will include: De-mystifying DOE admissions policies Fundamentals of completing the application & finding the right school programs What to consider & your options How to take full advantage of InsideSchools resources Applying to selective schools, including the specialized high schools/SHSAT Anticipated timeline Click Here to Register for the High School Admissions Webinar District Office: 211 East 43rd Street, Suite 2000 | New York, NY 10017 | (212) 490-9535 | Fax: (212) 499-2558 Albany Office: Capitol Building, Room 416 | Albany, NY 12247 | (518) 455-2297 | Fax: (518) 426-6874 Email: [email protected] | On the Web: krueger.nysenate.gov   Senator Liz Krueger | 211 E 43rd St #2000 | New York, NY 10017 US Unsubscribe | Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice