Accessible World

The Fiction Old And New reading group meets the first Friday of each month. On Friday, April 3 , 2026 at 8 PM Eastern we will discuss The book, The sunshine sisters DB88188 by Jane Green. This book gets a 4.35 rating on “Good Reads” with more than eighty five thousand  reviews.   The facilitator […]

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Science Fiction Club Meeting.

BARD annotation Fifty fifty DB130811 Series: Eddie Flynn Order in Series: 05 Author: Cavanagh, Steve Reading Time: 11 hours, 47 minutes Read by: Adam Sims Subjects: Suspense Fiction, Mystery and Detective Stories   “Alexandra Avellino has just found her father’s mutilated body, and needs the police right away. She believes her sister killed him, and […]

The 41st Annual CSUN Assistive Technology Conference took place on  March 9 – 13, 2026 at the Anaheim Marriott in California. Panelists will include John and Larry Gassman and any who attended and have comments on the technology experienced are welcome to contribute. Presenter contact info: None  

BARD annotation The deep, deep snow DB103386 Author: Freeman, Brian Reading Time: 10 hours, 8 minutes Read by: Laura Hatch Subjects: Mystery and Detective Stories, Suspense Fiction   When ten-year-old Jeremiah Sloan disappears, leaving behind his bicycle on a lonely road, Deputy Shelby Lake is assigned to the case. She discovers everyone around Jeremiah–including herself–is [&#823...

BARD annotation   Take your breath away DB117930 Author: Barclay, Linwood Reading Time: 10 hours, 4 minutes Read by: Joe Knezevich, George Newbern, Karissa Vacker, (Michael Lockwood) Michael Crouch, Lauren Fortgang, Hillary Huber, Jim Meskimen, Pete Simonelli Subjects: Suspense Fiction, Mystery and Detective Stories, Psychological Fiction   “One weekend, while Andrew Mason was on a...

Presenter Contact Info Email: mike.calvo@pneumasolutions.com Website: https://pneumasolutions.com/    

There’s a lot of news from Blazie Technologies to tell you about on the next installment of Tek Talk. First, we want to let you know what’s happening with the BT Braille. BT Braille has a Braille keyboard, speech output along with either a 20 cell or 40 cell model with lots of apps and […]

Please join us as Joanie Leonard hosts Banquet of Books Sunday, March 8, 2026 at 5pm Eastern. This informal discussion of whatever book you’re reading or have recently finished is most enjoyable and a great way to get new reading ideas. You can contribute your opinions and everyone is welcome.   We will meet on […]

The facilitator for this meeting will be LeDon: ledonb@outlook.com.   My review Kristin Hannah is a master of emotional storytelling, creating vivid characters whose hope, grit, and resilience pull readers in and refuse to let go. Her novels center on strong women who endure loss, fight for meaning, and find the courage to prevail. With […]

Jana Littrell facilitates A Journey through History book group to discuss Denial: Holocaust history on trial DB119278   BARD annotation Denial: Holocaust history on trial DB119278 Author: Lipstadt, Deborah E. Reading Time: 13 hours, 18 minutes Read by: Kate Udall Subjects: World History and Affairs, Legal Issues   “In her acclaimed 1993 book Denying the […]

The presentation will cover recent developments across the Orbit product line, including braille displays, notetakers and the Orbit Player along with a look at what is coming next. Orbit Research focuses on making high-quality assistive technology accessible worldwide, with particular emphasis on education, literacy, and employment. Presenter contact info: Venkatesh Chari, President of Orbit Resea...

Open forum  

BARD annotation   Marti MacAlister DB84208 Series: Marti MacAlister mystery Order in Series: 01, 02, 03 Author: Bland, Eleanor Taylor Reading Time: 23 hours, 17 minutes Read by: Madelyn Buzzard Subject: Mystery and Detective Stories   The first three mysteries, written between 1992 and 1994, in the series featuring the only black female police detective […]

BARD annotation Hidden nature DB129760 Author: Roberts, Nora Reading Time: 14 hours, 57 minutes Read by: January LaVoy Subjects: Romantic Suspense, Mystery and Detective Stories   “Natural Resources police officer, Sloan Cooper, and her partner had just taken down three men preying on hikers in the Western Maryland mountains. Driving back, she pulled in at […]

BARD annotation   West with giraffes DB102687 Author: Rutledge, Lynda Reading Time: 10 hours, 0 minutes Read by: Jack Fox Subject: Historical Fiction   As the Great Depression lingers, Americans long for wonder. They find it in two giraffes who miraculously survive a hurricane while crossing the Atlantic. In a twelve-day road trip, Woodrow Wilson […]

Hello Folks,   A good meeting to start out the new year.   We decided to read the first book in a popular series, Hospital Station by James White, book 1 in the Sector General series.   There’s an Excellent version on Bookshare at:   https://www.bookshare.org/browse/book/1053784   The Bookshare synopsis reads:   Sector general is […]

This presentation will cover the history of Agiga and the inspiration behind the creation of EchoVision glasses, followed by a live demonstration showcasing what the glasses can do and how they seamlessly integrate into our busy daily lives. It will also explore the future of EchoVision, including the features and enhancements planned to be included […]

Please join us as Joanie Leonard hosts Banquet of Books Sunday, February 8, 2026 at 5pm Eastern. This informal discussion of whatever book you’re reading or have recently finished is most enjoyable and a great way to get new reading ideas. You can contribute your opinions and everyone is welcome.

Jana Littrell facilitates A Journey through History book group to discuss Royal audience: 70 years, 13 presidents–one queen’s special relationship with America DB120048 by David Charter.   BARD annotation Royal audience: 70 years, 13 presidents–one queen’s special relationship with America DB120048 Author: Charter, David Reading Time: 8 hours, 40 minutes Production: Na...

In this episode of TekTalk, we’re joined by InnoSearch AI, a platform built specifically for blind and low-vision users to navigate the digital world independently. We’ll explore how InnoSearch enables accessible online shopping, travel booking, and on-demand food and grocery delivery, all designed to work seamlessly with screen readers and voice-first interactions. We’ll also dive […]

Come hear the new BrailleNote Evolve from HumanWare speak for itself. During this presentation, Joel Zimba and Rachel Ramos, (Product Specialists at HumanWare), will demonstrate the BrailleNote Evolve- a full-fledged Windows 11 Computer in the form factor of a convenient travel-sized note-taker. You’ll hear about why the Evolve was designed, a physical description of the […]

The perfect marriage DB113854 Author: Rose, Jeneva Reading Time: 8 hours, 54 minutes Read by: Neil Hellegers, Teri Schnaubelt Subject: Suspense Fiction   “Sarah Morgan is a successful and powerful defense attorney in Washington D.C. At thirty-three years old, she is a named partner at her firm and life is going exactly how she planned. […]

BARD annotation The dry DB86906 Series: Aaron Falk Order in Series: 1 Author: Harper, Jane (Jane Elizabeth) Reading Time: 9 hours, 45 minutes Read by: Steve Shanahan Subjects: Mystery and Detective Stories, Suspense Fiction Federal agent Aaron Falk returns to his Australian rural hometown for the funeral of an old friend who allegedly killed himself, […]