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For Immediate Release LCI's Julie Dutchess addresses SANFORD — Julie Dutchess of LCI Inc. was a featured speaker earlier this month at an international conference on employment and community services for people with disabilities. The conference, "Managing for Change with Innovation," was sponsored by CARF, the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities, and held Mar. 10-13 in Tucson, Ariz. Dutchess, who coordinates the Assistive Technology Center at LCI, was invited to speak on "Integrating Assistive Technology into Service Delivery" because of the "Exemplary" rating earned by the local center during its accreditation in April — a standard rarely awarded by the commission. "It's an honor for Julie to be invited to speak at one of the premier events in our field," said LCI executive director Tammy Koger. "It says a lot about her expertise, but also about the quality of the center here. This shows that we offer world-class opportunities to our friends and neighbors here." LCI's Assistive Technology Center uses innovative technology to open new opportunities for people with disabilities, as well as teachers and employers. Computers equipped with speech-recognition systems, innovatively-designed keyboards and magnification software — among other tools — combine with specialized instruction unleash the creativity of people with disabilities. The center opened in 2005 and is a cooperative partnership with Central Carolina Community College. Its current accreditation runs through March 2009. Founded in 1967, LCI primarily serves residents of Lee, Chatham, Harnett and Moore counties. The nonprofit organization provides manufacturing assistance and trained employees for business and industry, helps people with disabilities enjoy their greatest possible independence, and produces a full range of trophies, awards and engraving. — 30 — Media Contact More on the Web
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