[Missouri-l] Books and beyond Featuring Anna Dresner is archived on Accessible world December 7, 2009

[Nancy Lynn]

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Anna Dresner has written many books concerned with the subject of
technology. On our show tonight, she will discuss social networking, the
subject of the book she is writing presently in which she explains twitter,
facebook, and linked in. How can we use Ipods and mp3 players more
effectively? Is it possible for a visually impaired person to use something
with a flat screen? What are her plans for the future? In the world of
computers and technical information, an author's job is never done. Progress
takes place so quickly that updates to previous books are often needed very
quickly. How does she do research? Does she have concerns about computers
and how they affect our communication with each other? How did she become
interested in and so dedicated to sharing technical information? What is her
mission?
Before embarking on her writing career, Anna worked for a rehabilitation
center teaching Braille and computer techniques. Before moving to Kansas,
she worked at the Carroll Center in Massachusetts. This background
acquainted her with needs of computer users. In addition to technical
writing, Anna has written books on magic tricks, organizing a first
apartment and other independent living skills unique to us.
In her spare time, she enjoys chess and knitting. The mother of an 8 year
old boy, she and her husband live in Pittsburg, Kansas.

Nancy Lynn




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