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Page 14 Go Hornets! WE WON! SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Sacramento State was one of 33 winners in the NCAA Division I “Pack the House” Challenge. “Pack the House” is a national effort in which conferences and institutions compete to build attendance. NCAA Division I women’s basketball marketing staffs selected a home game and designated that date as a “Pack the House” game with the goal of setting an attendance record. One winner from each of the 32 conferences and one from a group of independent institutions were named. Selections were based on marketing plan creativity and attendance criteria. The NCAA will award prizes and donate $500 to the nonprofit organization of each winning institution’s choice. Sacramento State has chosen ALS - Greater Sacramento Chapter as its non-profit organization. And pack the house, they did. More than half of the Division I membership – 178 institutions – participated in the effort that attracted more than 554,000 fans. Sacamento State hosted 537 fans at its women’s basketball game against Portland State on Jan. 29, 2010. Events at Army, Baylor, Duke, Gonzaga, Louisville, Marist, Michigan State, Navy, Oregon and Pacific produced sell-out crowds. Sixty-nine programs surpassed their single-game attendance highs from last year. Sacramento State was just 15 fans short of setting a new single game attendance record. “We believe this initiative has served as a catalyst to increase attendance, create excitement and enhance exposure for our women’s basketball programs,” said NCAA Vice President of Division I Women’s Basketball Sue Donohoe. “Institution personnel committed a great deal of time, effort and resources to this program and the results were extremely positive. This program provides great ‘best practices’ and examples of success for institutions that are seeking to ‘grow’ women’s basketball and these success stories will continue to strengthen efforts in the future.” The ideas to market the games were as diverse as the membership itself. At Sacramento State, director of marking and promotions Adam C. Primas worked with ALS - Greater Sacramento Chapter, the Green Army, Pepsi Kids Clinic, Ticket to College, cheer and dance groups and Mercy Ministries to support the event. “I would like to thank all the groups and staff members that we worked with to promote this event," Primas said. "Bringing more energy to that game made it all worth it. I look forward to working with everyone again next year to make our "Pack the House" game bigger and better than ever." This is the second time in the last four years that Sacramento State has won the NCAA Division I "Pack the House" Challenge for the Big Sky Conference.
Page 15 Tips on Using eBooks for People with ALS Tips on Using eBooks for People with ALS by Betts Peters CCC-S , Assistive Technology Service Coordinator, The ALS Association OR & SW WA Chapter Many people with ALS experience changes in their hands and arms that can make it difficult to hold a book or turn pages. However, that doesn’t mean that you can’t still enjoy a great book. Electronic books, or eBooks, are now widely available on any subject, and you may be able to read them on a device you already own. Read on for tips on how to access this great technology. Hand-held readers such as the Amazon Kindle, Barnes & Noble Nook, and Sony Reader let you read a book without having to turn the pages or hold the cover open. These devices are designed with a paper-like display that looks more like a book page than a computer screen, without backlighting or glare. Buttons on the sides of the device allow you to turn the page. Fonts can be enlarged for easier reading. A hand-held reader can hold hundreds of eBooks, eMagazines, and eNewspapers. Some models also function as mp3 players, allowing you to listen to audio books or music. Hand-held readers vary widely in features, price, and supported eBook formats. Some may be easier to use than others due to button placement or sensitivity. If possible, do an in-store trial before purchasing a reader to make sure that it will work for you. Some portable devices, including the iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad, and BlackBerry, can also display eBooks. Many of the available applications (apps) allow you to turn pages simply by tapping the side of the screen, which can take less pressure than the pageturning buttons on a handheld eBook Reader. Most will allow you to resize fonts or change screen colors for easier reading. There are several reader apps available for these devices, all free of charge: Amazon Kindle: for iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, or BlackBerry B&N eReader: for iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, or BlackBerry iBooks: for iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch Stanza: for iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch eReader Pro: for iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch Mobipocket eBook Reader: for BlackBerry You can also read eBooks on your laptop or desktop computer by using an on-screen reader. Pages can be turned using a mouse or keyboard shortcuts. For those who are unable to use a mouse or keyboard, the computer may be adapted with a head mouse or a switch that can be activated with another body part. There are several readers available for free download: Amazon Kindle for PC: www.amazon.com/gp/kindle/pc Barnes & Noble eReader: www.barnesandnoble.com/ebooks/download-reader.asp Adobe Digital Editions: www.adobe.com/products/digitaleditions/ Microsoft Reader: www.microsoft.com/reader/ Any communication device that has been unlocked (opened for internet, email, and access to Windows) can use the on-screen eBook readers described above. DynaVox communication devices have a pre-installed eBook reader set up for access to a Bookshare account (see below for information about Bookshare). Most eBook readers allow you to access a store where you can purchase eBooks. The Kindle or its on-screen versions will link you to Amazon.com, the Nook and B&N eReader will link you to BarnesandNoble.com, etc. Most stores that sell eBooks will offer many titles at no charge. If you purchase eBooks from a site other than the one recommended by your reader, make sure to check whether the format of the eBook is compatible with your reader. There are a variety of different eBook formats, and some readers can only work with certain formats. Bookshare.org is an online library of digital books available to people with disabilities who are unable to read physical books. For a $25 one-time setup fee and a $50 yearly membership fee, members get unlimited access to the electronic books, textbooks, newspapers and magazines in the Bookshare library. These books can be read using an on-screen eBook reader (or DynaVox software), or can be spoken aloud in a computer-generated voice. For more information and to apply for membership, visit www.bookshare.org. In order to qualify for membership, you must have a Bookshare Proof of Disability form completed by your doctor or physical therapist.
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