Tek Talk

Presenter Contact Info Email: jeff@jeffbishop.com  

Quentin Christensen has been part of the NV Access team since 2015 after working as an adaptive technology trainer with a major blindness agency for over a decade. As the Training and Support Manager, Quentin is responsible for the NVDA training materials, certification program and coordinating telephone support. Quentin also writes the fortnightly “In-Process” blog, and is the NV Acce...

Presenter Contact Info Email: jeff@jeffbishop.com  

Tek Talk welcomes David Goldfield, Director of Marketing of Blazie Technologies, to discuss its newest product the BT Braille. 09/08/2025

This presentation will be by Earle Harrison from Selvas BLV, the proud North America distributor of HIMS blindness and low vision products, and Jenny Axler, from HIMS the manufacturer. Together, they will share new and innovative developments as they relate to the BrailleSense 6 Android tablet and the Braille eMotion smart braille display. Presenter Contact Info Earle Harrison, National Account Ma...

EchoVision is the first AI Smart glasses made by, with, and for the blind to provide audio description of the visual world, including: Scene description: all detailed of what things look like that a blind person would want to know and sighted people see People: height, width, color of skin, eyes, hair, facial expression, ethnicity, age, gender. Facial recognition: name + title based on taking a fe...

Ally Solos Glasses redefine how you connect with information and navigate your world. These featherweight, under 50g, splash-resistant smart glasses empower you to simply speak to Ally, just like you would a trusted friend. Your Ally listens discreetly through open-ear audio, providing helpful, instant responses, all while seamlessly connected to your phone via the Ally app.   With Ally Solos...

Presenter Contact Info Email: jenine.stanley@aira.io Website: https://aira.io

Patriot Vision Industries LLC, nestled in the rolling hills of central Florida, proudly designs, manufactures and distributes innovative assistive technology under our PATRIOT brand. Pioneers in the industry, we continually strive to empower our customer’s lives with our award winning products and improve the quality of life for those we serve. Patriot is the brand you can trust. Please call...

Presenter Contact Info Email: barry.scheur@gmail.com Product website: https://www.orbitresearch.com/product/orbit-player-global-version/?srsltid=AfmBOoq_ZKH96pxfgRvRWtKT3G9C8iRtuVoPb90MTJ1SAugslA36_pqD  

Below is the AI overview of VoiceVista provided by Google: VoiceVista is an audio navigation app for visually impaired and blind users, built on the principles of Microsoft’s Soundscape project. It utilizes advanced iOS audio technology and location services to provide users with a heightened sense of their surroundings, offering reassurance and confidence in unfamiliar environments. VoiceVi...

Hello everyone. After over two years of work, the third edition of my free book for blind users of iPhones is available. Personal Power: Getting The Most From iOS as a Totally Blind User takes new users from setting up an iPhone through to mastering VoiceOver and using apps. Apple has added many useful things to iOS 18 including a helpful tutorial for VoiceOver among other changes. We’ll dis...

Below is the information on the fourth edition of this great resource copied from this Carroll Center website:   https://carroll.org/product/the-windows-screen-reader-primer-all-the-basics-and-more-digital-copy/   The fourth edition of The Windows Screen Reader Primer: All the Basics and More is now out. We are making it available to you for free in Word and ePub formats. It is authored...

Want to know about the 2025 ACB National Convention? Join Janet Dickelman, ACB convention coordinator, Saint Paul, MN to find out. Learn about the General Sessions, the Affiliate presentations, the exhibit hall, and the tours. If you can not be there in person, learn how you can listen as a part of The ACB Media Network. There will be time for questions. Presenter Contact Info Email: janet.dickelm...

Presenter Contact Info Email: peter.tucic@humanware.com Website: https://www.humanware.com/en-usa/monarch/  

J.J. Meddaugh of A. T. Guys will present a demonstration of the new Hable Easy, an 8-button controler that allows you to control your iPhone or Android with physical buttons. Shortcuts for common actions like answering calls, moving between icons, and starting dictation are included. The device is great for those who prefer a simpler layout to the touchscreen or have challenges with touchscreens....

This week on Tek Talk, We will be discussing the devices that we, in our audience, are using and how we are using them.  High tech or low tech, it doesn’t matter.  This will give us the opportunity to learn from each other and ask questions of actual users, rather then company representatives.  

In this TekTalk presentation, Ron Miller will present some tips on reading electronic books with JAWS. Learn more about reading ePub books using Thorium Reader, Kindle electronic books using the Kindle App for PC, and DAISY books using FSReader. Presenter Contact Info Ron Miller is a trainer in Vispero’s Training Department. Email: RMiller@Vispero.com Vispero Training Department’s training pages:...

Presenter Contact Info Don Olson and Zhi Huang from the Patron Engagement Section Email the Patron Engagement Section: nlspes@loc.gov  

Panelists will include John and Larry Gassman and Steve Bauer. They will tell you about what they experienced during presentations and in the exhibit halls. If you went to CSUN and have comments about the technology you saw, please join us at 8 PM eastern in the Pat  Price Tek Talk Training room.  

The TTJ Instructor Team of TTJ Tech Services will discuss the numerous free courses they offer each year, along with sharing their teaching philosophies and ways they help students learn to use Apple devices. Presenter Contact Info Website: www.ttjtech.biz Email: info@ttjtech.biz  

Presenter Contact Info Lisa has been fascinated by technology since starting to use a Versabraille in 1984. She enjoys comparing, contrasting, and teaching technology to help others discover all that is available. Lisa has held several jobs in the public and private sectors, and is currently working at Hadley as their Access Technology Specialist. When not working, she provides some private instru...

Presenter Contact Info Email: michael@payown.media  

Join us to hear highlights of the 2025 Consumer Electronics Show from Mike May, Gena Harper, and Bob Sweetman. Mike has been providing his summary of CES for over 20 years. They will touch on popular products, cool products, weird products and accessible products. Presenter contact info:  

Dave Wilkinson is an endurance athlete who recently attempted to become the first blind tandem cyclist to complete Race Across America, a 3,000-mile race across the US that has to be completed in under 12 days. Dave and his support crew completed 1,200 miles in 4.5 days before various logistical difficulties forced him to withdraw. After initially being crushed at these results, Dave has re-focuse...