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How to read CELA audiobooks and magazines: Transitioning from reading on CDs to other devices

Discover the many ways you can read CELA’s audiobooks and magazines using a variety of devices. This webinar is intended to support you as you transition off of CDs onto other players. In this one-hour webinar, you will learn: 

  • Which audiobook players work with CELA audiobooks and magazines 
  • How to start using Envoy Connect devices, the EasyReader app or Direct to Player on your Humanware Stratus DAISY player 
  • Where to buy players 
  • How we can further support you through this transition 

To register for the online Zoom webinar please select your preferred date below and fill in the registration form. To attend by phone, please call the Contact Centre at 1-855-655-2273. 

Wed June: 11 2:00-3:00pm EDT
Tues July 8: 3:00-4:00pm EDT
Tues Aug 5: 2:00-3:00pm EDT
Wed Sept 17: 2:00-3:00pm EDT

 

Transitioning from CD to other audiobook options Q&A

Did you used to receive CELA CDs and need help transitioning to a new device? Are you helping someone make this transition? Join our Peer Trainer, Ioana Gandrabur, Join our Peer trainer Ioana Gandrabur who will answer any questions you might have about choosing your next reading option and how to get started using devices such as:

  • Envoy Connect
  • Compatible Humanware Victor Stratus using an internet connection
  • EasyReader app on your tablet or smartphone
  • Other device options 

We invite you to register for one of our 60 minute weekly Q & A sessions. Select the link below and then choose a date from the drop-down menu.

Weekly Q & A sessions about audiobook options

Participating in a webinar

To take part in our webinars on Zoom, you will need a computer with an internet connection or you may join by phone. Please note:  Those joining by phone may incur long distance charges.

System requirements for using Zoom and a complete list of keyboard shortcuts are available on the Zoom website:

Here are some tips for using Zoom with a screen reader or on the phone:

Useful Zoom shortcuts
  PC Mac Phone
Raise/Lower hand Alt+Y Option+Y *9
Show/Hide chat window Alt+H Command+Shift+H  N/A
Mute/Unmute Alt+A Command+Shift+A *6

On iOS, all meeting controls are found on bottom row of the Zoom meeting window.

Registering for a webinar

To register for a training session on Zoom, click on the link with the webinar date and time and complete the registration form. (You will need to adjust the times for your region - all times given on the website are in Eastern Time). 

Joining a webinar

Once you have registered, you will receive your own link to join the webinar with the option of adding the information to your calendar.