In the presentation, Oran will give a short introduction to NaviLens and the NaviLens codes including a little about how the codes were developed and tested. He will then speak about current use cases and the variety of ways NaviLens codes can be used. Additionally, he will speak a little about the free personal codes as well as the free kit for schools and associations. He will also answer any questions during the presentation. Presenter Contact Info Oran McAllister is the Client Engagement Off...
Apr 27, 2023•54 min
Presenter Contact Info Email: jenine.stanley@aira.io Website: https://aira.io/
Apr 17, 2023•59 min
Learn how to create folders and move messages; use basic rules to manage conversations; and use the Clean Up feature to manage your Inbox. Join Ron Miller from the Vispero training department. Presenter Contact Info Email: RMiller@Vispero.com
Apr 10, 2023•1 hr
Please join us tonight to hear a report by our Tek Talk team who attended last week’s CSUN conference. The presentation will be all about CSUN including 20 minutes of audio as well as a firsthand discussion.
Apr 04, 2023•58 min
From the https://www.menus4all.com/ website: 750,000 Accessible Restaurant Menus Yes, that’s not a typo. The Menus4ALL iPhone app offers 500,000 accessible menus in the United States and 250,000 accessible menus in Canada. Wherever you are and whenever you want, The Menus4ALL iPhone app is the largest network of restaurant menus in one place and all of the menus are fully accessible. Perfect for when you are out running errands and want to know what restaurants are near your current location. Gr...
Mar 28, 2023•52 min
Debra Erickson is the Executive Chef and Founder of The Blind Kitchen where adaptive culinary tools and cooking strategies are provided to people with vision loss who want to cook safely confidently and independently in their own kitchens. She has significant vision loss due to Retinitis Pigmentosa and was the only blind student in Culinary School. When she is not working in The Blind Kitchen, she teaches Cooking at the Oregon Commission for the Blind to adults with vision loss. Due to timing co...
Mar 20, 2023•1 hr 30 min
We will be discussing some recent iOS apps that have come to our attention and be prepared to share your own.
Mar 08, 2023•59 min
Join us to hear highlights of the 2023 Consumer Electronics Show from Mike May, GoodMaps Chief Evangelist, and Gena Harper. Mike has been providing his summary of CES for over 20 years. He is currently Chief Evangelist at Goodmaps and has talked about that product on Tek Talk in late 2021. They will touch on popular products, cool products, weird products and accessible products. Presenter contact info: https://goodmaps.com/company/people/5f8f24bfcfdf73000e643b18
Mar 03, 2023•57 min
The Victor Reader Stream 3 is finally out! After a long wait, Humanware is happy to present the new iteration of its popular product, the Stream. With new features and tons of improvements! Come listen to Peter and Mathieu discuss what’s new, what’s improved, and answer your questions about the present and the future of the Stream!. Presenter Contact Info Peter Tucic, Humanware Director of Strategic Partnerships Email: peter.tucic@humanware.com Mathieu Paquette, Humanware Product Manager Email: ...
Feb 22, 2023•1 hr 25 min
This presentation will discuss using a Mac computer with the VoiceOver screen reader. It will cover the differences between Mac computers, such as laptop and desktop options, as well as an overview of how VoiceOver has developed and evolved over the years by Apple and the growth of its popularity that has led to an explosion of learning and training resources for blind and low vision individuals. In addition, the differences and pros/cons of VoiceOver compared to Windows and Windows screen reade...
Feb 12, 2023•53 min
In the presentation, Oran will give a short introduction to NaviLens and the NaviLens codes including a little about how the codes were developed and tested. He will then speak about current use cases and the variety of ways NaviLens codes can be used. Additionally, he will speak a little about the free personal codes as well as the free kit for schools and associations. He will also answer any questions during the presentation. Presenter Contact Info Oran McAllister is the Client Engagement Off...
Feb 06, 2023•52 min
Tek Talk welcomes Jenine Stanley, Aira Director of Customer Communications, to discuss the Aira 2023 plans and pricing. Presenter Contact Info Email: jenine.stanley@aira.io Website: https://aira.io/
Feb 02, 2023•58 min
After 100 years, we here at Hadley, have reinvented ourselves to help those who are managing vision loss thrive at home, at work and in their communities. Learn about how Hadley can help you discover new ways to do things that have become more challenging with vision loss. We will also talk about ways you connect with others through Hadley and our podcast, Hadley Presents. Presenter Contact Info Marc Arneson Director of Community Hadley Address: 700 Elm Street, Winnetka, IL 60093 Phone: 847-784-...
Jan 26, 2023•1 hr 1 min
Bookshare, the worlds largest online library of accessible eBooks, is pleased to announce some exciting new features. Come learn about our new reading tools for computers, mobile devices and Alexa smart speaker plus our new human narrated audio collection. With over 1 million titles that are available any time and anywhere, Bookshare is a great resource for readers who need accessible formats. Not a member, sign up is easy on the Bookshare website. If you have any questions or need support, plea...
Jan 17, 2023•55 min
At Pneuma Solutions we provide a seamless bridge between assistive technology and mission critical applications. Our line of products was built with stability, affordability, and security in mind to attract the largest user pool inside and outside of the office space. The Remote Incident Manager (RIM) has provided secure, efficient, accessible, feature-rich remote desktop access, enabling field technical support providers to cut costs while improving quality of service since 2007. Harness the fl...
Dec 06, 2022•1 hr 3 min
Tek Talk features Stocking Stuffers Part 3 with Tricia Waechter of Blind Girl Designs and Brent Harbolt of The Harbolt Company. Tricia will present in the first half hour from 8 to 8:30pm Eastern and Brent will present in the second half hour from 8:30 to 9pm Eastern. Blind Girl Designs Hi I’m Tricia Waechter from Blind Girl Designs and I cannot wait to meet you all at stocking stuffers! I have retinitis pigmentosa and I started my company almost 2 years ago after I could no longer work in a cor...
Nov 28, 2022•1 hr 6 min
You can read Microsoft’s promotional comments from Panos Panay, EVP, Chief Product Officer, Windows + Devices, at this website: https://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2022/09/20/available-today-the-windows-11-2022-update/ You can read How inclusion drives innovation in Windows 11 at this website: https://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2022/09/20/how-inclusion-drives-innovation-in-windows-11/ Presenter Contact Info Email: jeff@jeffbishop.com The following information about Jeff Bishop c...
Nov 25, 2022•50 min
Tek Talk features Stocking Stuffers Part 2 with Denise Russell of Speak To Me Catalog and Barry Carver of Mountain Crafted. Denise will present in the first half hour from 8 to 8:30pm Eastern and Barry will present in the second half hour from 8:30 to 9pm Eastern. Speak To Me Catalog We are happy once again to welcome back Denise Russell the Founder of Speak To Me Catalog. This fine company was founded in July of 1994. Denise and her late husband and dear friend Seth worked tirelessly over the y...
Nov 21, 2022•1 hr 6 min
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 you need to be protected or carried; a curated list of electronics items that Kae and I use everyday...
Nov 14, 2022•57 min
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
Nov 07, 2022•51 min
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 features as they are discussed. Presenter Contact Info Ryan Jones: Vispero Vice President Software Product...
Nov 04, 2022•58 min
Presenter Contact Info Email: quentin@nvaccess.org
Oct 25, 2022•1 hr 1 min
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 Steller Trek GPS device. Peter will have time to answer audience questions throughout the presentation a...
Oct 20, 2022•1 hr 13 min
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
Sep 29, 2022•58 min
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. 1171 Email: RMiller@Vispero.com
Sep 23, 2022•1 hr 5 min
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 from Hartgen Consultancy will guide you through some of the most recent innovations. He cannot demonstrate...
Sep 07, 2022•1 hr 4 min
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 Workforce Commission Certified in JAWS, OpenBook, Fusion, ZoomText, Windows, OSX, IOS Provide train...
Aug 28, 2022•1 hr 5 min
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 downloaded from the Play store that they use on the daily basis as well as hardware peripherals suc...
Aug 20, 2022•1 hr 4 min
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 settings and Apps and our development team continues to improve the user experience. BlindShell Cla...
Aug 14, 2022•58 min
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 beta software, there are limitations to functionality and there may be accessibility issues. Please k...
Aug 08, 2022•58 min
