Tek Talk

Barry will present in the first half hour from 8 to 8:30pm Eastern and krystle will present in the second half hour from 8:30 to 9pm Eastern. Guidelights and Gadgets GuideLights And Gadgets focuses on five product categories: our new locking telescopic titanium canes; talking medical products; leather products — bags pouches waist packs and carrying cases and just about anything else leather that...

As we all know, technology changes continuously with a multitude of new products and accessibility features available. Please bring your suggestions and requests for topics you want discussed in future Tek Talk programs. Presenter Contact Info Open forum

Ryan joins us this year as we prepare for the official new release of JAWS, ZoomText, and Fusion version 2023. We will do a review of the key features, hear all about the release schedule and what to expect. As always, there will be plenty of time to ask questions. Be sure to give the Release notes a review ahead of time and consider installing the Public Beta so you can try some of the new featur...

Presenter Contact Info Email: quentin@nvaccess.org

Join Peter Tucic as he returns to Tek Talk with information on all that is new with HumanWare. Peter will present on recent updates to HumanWare’s braille product portfolio including the implementation of text-to-speech on the Brailliant BI X series displays and direct cloud integration into the BrailleNote Touch Plus amongst other topics. Attendees will also learn about the recently launched Stel...

What are the new features in IOS 16? Should you upgrade or wait? Are there any features that you should stay away from due to inaccessibility? Join Jeff Bishop, who will walk you through the pros and cons of IOS 16 Monday on TekTalk. Presenter Contact Info Email: jeff@jeffbishop.com

What troubleshooting steps can you take when JAWS isn’t acting as expected? Where can you go for “at your fingertips” help? September 12th, Ron Miller from Vispero will discuss some troubleshooting tips you can remember and ways to keep JAWS Help at your fingertips. Presenter Contact Info Ron Miller: Vispero’s Blindness Technology Product Specialist Phone: 800-444-4443 EXT. 1171 or 803-8000 EXT. 1...

There’s a Lot to Love About Leasey in 2022! Lots of people are talking about the product Leasey this year. Leasey is a power-house of tools and services to support the JAWS screen-reader, ZoomText Fusion or ElBraille. In the upcoming Tek Talk, learn about just some of what is new in the most recent updates. Find out how easy it is to work with YouTube, EBay, Amazon, WhatsApp and more. Brian...

Bob will introduce the Envision Technologies AI system to the Tech Talk members. He will compare this system to other assistive technology devices and discuss the components of the system and how the features can help the BVI community. Presenter Contact Info Email: bob@letsenvision.com Website: https://www.letsenvision.com/ Cell phone: 832-443-6458 Bio: Assistive Tech trainer for VRS of the Texas...

During this week’s tech Talk presentation, Earle Harrison from HIMS Inc will be joined by Jenny Axler from HIMS International. Together they will discuss the latest features of the 1.7 BrailleSense 6 firmware including Cloud drive integration, support for OAuth login for email and Bookshare, changes to the media player, new global hotkeys and more. They will also share experiences with useful apps...

The BlindShell Classic 2 is an accessible cell phone for people with any degree of sight loss. BlindShell has tactile buttons and is menu driven so there is no swiping and tapping like on a smart phone. The BlindShell platform continues to grow as we partner with major commercial brands and state of the art companies in the sight loss community. The BlindShell Classic 2 is loaded with customizable...

Introducing Aira Everywhere. Aira Desktop app Aira Desktop app is a computer-centric application that provides the most convenient, secure and efficient way to access Aira’s visual interpreters in a friction free, fast time-to-task solution to overcome obstacles, and engage Agents on digital tasks directly from a computer. A limited function beta will be available at the end of July. As with any b...

Eric Damery will be with us to discuss How JAWS is giving us greater individual control over what Application and Windows messages we hear and a better way of reviewing them later. The JAWS Notification History will be the topic on Tek Talk on Monday July 25. This will be Eric’s last presentation on Tek Talk as Vispero Vice President of Software Products Management. Eric will be retiring fro...

Today we’ll introduce you to Logickeyboard, the company, as well as the Logickeyboard family of Assistive Technology keyboards. Whether you’re Low Vision and prefer a Large Print keyboard or Blind and a Braille user, we have something for everyone. While our keyboards have been known for and at the desks of video and audio editing professionals helping to create epic movies like The Revenant, The...

Presenter Contact Info Email: info@dvg-llc.com Website: https://www.dvg-llc.com/ Telephone: 512 662-1629

As technology continues to evolve, we now have access to the greatest number of devices and apps with which to read books than ever before. With this access comes choices regarding which device and which app is most convenient depending on the particular content being read and the user doing the reading. Myrna Votta will discuss the apps Chirp and Audible and the various devices on which they can...

Presenter Contact Info Email: michael.feir@gmail.com Michael’s Blog: https://michaelfeir.blogspot.com/2022/04/the-second-edition-of-personal-power.html?m=1

GuideLights and Gadgets will be demonstrating its all new daisy player, the Evo 12, with lots of entertainment functions. For the first time, you can choose between Ivona, Nuance, and Acapela reading voices, or enjoy the fm radio with a retro built in antenna. But, the real excitement about this new model is its awesome sound with stereo speakers and its stereo recording capability. In addition to...

The Hable One is a braille keyboard that can be paired with any smartphone using Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE). It is purposely designed for a smartphone and therefore enjoys a more compact design, sized similar to an iPhone 6. The Hable One enables people to always be in control while using their smartphones in any situation. Hable One is designed to assist your smartphone or tablet with a simple an...

Anna has written extensively about products used by the blind community, including IOS 15. This time, she will be focusing on a few iOS 15 features, and then will take questions about iOS 15 in general. So please bring your questions. Presenter Contact Info Email: wadresner@att.net Anna’s book at nbp.org: https://www.nbp.org/ic/nbp/IOS15-NEW.html

Want to know about the 2022 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...

Jason will discuss the role and importance of the NLS, updates on a few projects that many might not be aware of regarding technology, who is eligible for the service, and the future of services and products that are on the horizon in the area of technology for the vision impaired and print disabled. Presenter Contact Info Jason Broughton, MLIS / MPA / LEAN – Green Belt National Library Service Di...

Join us on Tek Talk, as we gather technology experts who attended CSUN and share all we learned at the event. This includes braille; in-door navigation; and so much more. Presenter Contact Info Larry Gassman Email: LarryGassman1@Gmail.com John Gassman Email: JohnGassman@roadrunner.com Steve Bauer Email: stevebauer@samobile.net Chris Nova Email: Chris@MysticAccess.com Kim Nova Email: Kim@MysticAcce...

Many of you have asked for this topic. Please join us as we discuss: • Old Time Radio – where can we obtain it for our listening pleasure? • Old time Radio Collecting – how can we get it ourselves • Ways to listen through technology – Alexa, iPhone, podcasting clients, Satellite broadcasts, ETC. • Old time versus New Time or Modern Audio Drama – what is available, how can you find it and samples....

Our Special was founded in 1927, and is the most popular magazine published by National Braille Press. It comes out six times each year, and covers career issues, fashion, parenting, cooking, maternity, dating, health, and a panoply of other women’s issues. Each issue of the magazine includes articles written by and for blind women, and the slim and convenient pull-out recipe section, &#8220...