2010 Webinar Series:
Bringing World-Class Programs Directly Into Your Home

Imagine that you’re offered the opportunity to hear a world-class scientist or clinician talk about a topic near and dear to your heart: CFS.

Think about all the details involved: travel, time, expense… and most important, precious energy.

Now imagine that you can hear that world-class scientist or clinician talk about CFS from the comfort of your own home – no travel, minimal expense and you can stay in bed during the presentation if you’d like!

Welcome to the Association’s 2010 Webinar Series!  (A “webinar” is a seminar that is broadcast over the Web.)  It’s just another way we’re using technology to deliver the information you want and need from top experts in the field in a cost-effective, convenient way.

Who’s presenting and when?

We’ve scheduled roughly two webinars each month for the remainder of 2010.  Generally, they’ll occur on the first Tuesday and third Thursday of each month, but days, dates and times may vary to accommodate the presenters’ schedules.

Here’s the line-up of upcoming confirmed speakers and topics (past program listing and archive):

What’s a webinar?

Think about a webinar as a way to attend a conference without leaving home. Using your computer and telephone, you can hear a presentation (like a conference call) and also see the presenter's slides (watching over an Internet connection). You won't be able to see the presenter or the moderator, or others attending the program – and they won't be able to see you. (A plus if you want to attend in your pajamas!)

The Association will send email alerts, and you can check the webinar page on our website for details on upcoming programs. Pre-register to reserve your space and you will receive an email confirmation with sign-on instructions. Preregistration also give you the opportunity to submit questions that are shared with the speaker in advance. Reminder notices are sent just before the program. The sign-on URL will change for each program, so you’ll need to register for each program you wish to attend.

If your Internet connection isn't fast enough (for instance, if you use a dial-up connection), you can still listen (like a conference call) to the audio presentation by calling the phone number included in the confirmation email. In most cases, you'll be charged regular rates for the time you're on the phone. If you have a cell phone with an ample (or unlimited) usage plan, consider using it so that you don't incur expense for the call.

Learn more about the technology of webinars and what to expect during the webinar on our website at http://www.cfids.org/webinar/what-is-a-webinar.asp.

What if I miss it?

Not to worry! The Association will make every effort to archive webinar recordings for later viewing. You can find the past presentations on our website’s webinar page and on our SolveCFS YouTube channel. There is no charge to access the webinar recordings.

The Association is grateful for a donation from a family that wishes to remain anonymous given in support of our 2010 Webinar Series.

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