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Presenter Contact Info Email: [email protected] 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 be read. Andrea DeKlotz will discuss the Fire Tablet and the apps available on it for reading books. Alan Lemly will discuss the iPhone and Amazon Echo and the apps he uses on them to read books. Presenter Contact Info Myrna Votta Email: [email protected] [email protected] Andrea DeKlotz Email: [email protected] Alan Lemly Email: [email protected]

Presenter Contact Info Email: [email protected] 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 demoing the player, I will also be describing several new leather bag offerings, a few new gadgets, and our summer convention specials. As a teaser, how about a heavy duty large leather waistpack with a cane holder for 25 dollars? And a really great price on our talking medical bundle with leather case? As always, we look forward to sharing all of this with the loyal TekTalk listeners. Presenter Contact Info Email: [email protected] Website: https://www.guidelightsandgadgets.us/

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 and intuitive interface. Contact your loved ones using your Hable One as a wireless keyboard or use it as a remote to control every function in your smartphone. Thanks to the physical buttons and exclusive vibrations, you will be able to control it even having your smartphone inside of your pocket. Hable One website: https://www.iamhable.com/ Presenter Contact Info Email: [email protected]

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: [email protected] 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: [email protected]

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 Director National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled 1291 Taylor Street N.W. Washington, D.C. 20542 Office Phone: 202-707-9295 Email: [email protected] Website: www.loc.gov/nls Facebook: www.facebook.com/thatallmayread

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: [email protected] John Gassman Email: [email protected] Steve Bauer Email: [email protected] Chris Nova Email: [email protected] Kim Nova Email: [email protected]

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. Presenter Contact Info Jeff Bishop Email: [email protected] Larry Gassman Email: [email protected] John Gassman Email: [email protected]

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, “Kitchen Corner.” Kim Nova is delighted to be a columnist for OS, and recently was thrilled to become the publication’s newest editor. She’s excited to share more about Our Special, the types of content you’ll find in the magazine, how to obtain a subscription, and most of all, to introduce you to two of Our Special’s columnists, Sylvia Reid and Holly Turri, who write wonderful travel and book-related columns, respectively, for the magazine. Kim is so pleased to have the opportunity to share more about this unique magazine with blind women and the men who love us. Presenter Contact Info Email: [email protected] To learn more about Our Special and obtain a subscription: https://www.nbp.org

RealSAM Pocket is a friendly and easy-to-use voice-activated smartphone designed from the ground up for people who are blind or have low vision. This first of its kind smartphone is powered by a voice dialogue – a type of artificial intelligence (Ai) that allows for rewarding natural language conversations between people and computers. RealSAM Pocket has just launched in the US and has been changing the lives of people who are visually impaired in the UK for the past 4 years. It enables communication with just “tap and speak” functionality, supports everyday life with handy digital assistant features and allows easy access to informational and entertaining content. Tap on the screen and tell RealSAM Pocket what you would like it to do. It’s that simple. Presenter Contact Info Anat Nulman (She/Her) Business Development Director, USA Phone: 408.310.7903 Email: [email protected] Website: https://www.realsam.us/

Julian has presented at the Best in Tech Conference, the CCLVI/ACB National Convention, The Braille Institute in Los Angeles as well as several events hosted by the NFBCA San Fernando Valley Chapter. Phone: 818-794-9554 Email: [email protected] Website: www.techjv.com

Voxmate is the first seamless suite of apps for people with sight loss that brings the joy of using technology instead of struggling with the tools. With Voxmate, you can make calls, scan printed text, read news, listen to audiobooks, play games, chat on the Audio Forum and more with just four swipe Gestures: up, down, left and right. The app gives you instant feedback and reads aloud every content or menu item. It has an intuitive, easy-to-remember interface that is repeated in every Voxmate app, so you don’t have to create a separate mental model for each feature. Voxmate has some interesting audio-first apps for everyone. So far, there are 20 such apps – each has been carefully designed to deliver important information in natural language while keeping you just a few gestures away from the content that interests you. If you are new to accessibility, you might want to stay in the confines of Voxmate, which can be set as an app launcher so you do not have to worry about finding the icon to launch the app. You can get to the news with a few swipes, and someone can help you find radio stations remotely through a web portal. If you are comfortable with TalkBack and VoiceOver, you can play games, chat on the Audio Forum, and send messages on Telegram through an intuitive audio interface. Voxmate is compatible with many screen readers and can be used alongside TalkBack without having to change any settings. Our updates do not disrupt familiar navigation patterns or create unlabeled buttons. Voxmate is currently only available on smartphones running Android, but the iOS version is expected to be available in mid-2022. How can I get Voxmate? You can download Voxmate on Google Play just like any other app. You can use the app for free for a limited time each week. If you choose to subscribe, you get unlimited access, premium TTS voices, and you can set Voxmate as a launcher. There are monthly and annual subscriptions. What apps are on Voxmate today? All Voxmate apps are divided into 5 categories: Entertainment, Social, Games, Resources and Utilities. Voxmate can be set as the default dialer, so you can easily make and receive calls with the Phone app. In the Entertainment section, you can access news, audiobooks, browse YouTube, listen to music, podcasts, and radio. In the Social category, you can send an instant message to your loved ones via Telegram or record a voice message for other Voxmate users in the Audio Forum. In the Utilities section, you can scan printed text, make a voice recording, and find places nearby that Wikipedia knows about. In the Resources section, you’ll find apps that can help and support you. For example, you have full access to Henshaw’s Knowledge Village content. There are also several games on Voxmate, such as the popular Sudoku and Blackjack, but also Mathdoku and Quiz. You can also try to find a worthy opponent for a round of the card game Four Colours. The team hopes to develop more apps. So by the time you download Voxmate, this list may have changed. Check out Voxmate’s website for the latest update. What happens when I first launch Voxmate? When you first launch the app, you are prompted to go through a setup. This is the only part of the app that relies on visuals due to technical requirements. You will need to either use a screen reader or enlist the help of another person to go through the setup steps. After you sign in with your Google account and complete the setup, a short interactive gesture tutorial begins. The tutorial will give you constant feedback and indicate successful execution. Once you have mastered the four basic swipe gestures, you’ll be able to move through the categories of audio-first apps. Voxmate’s main navigation metaphor is a rolodex, with cards you can “visit”. Swiping right in any of these categories opens a list of audio-first apps, such as News, Phone, or the game Four Colors. In the Phone app, for example, you can do almost anything you do in the native app – start or end a call, create a new contact or change an existing one, star a contact, or organize your phonebook. Swiping left always takes you back one step. What are people saying? Ash Cross, Sight and Sound Technology: “Great little app. Felt intuitive. Simple. And easy to use. Very user friendly with a nice clean UI”. Warren Carr, Blind Android Users Podcast: “I can’t believe it, it’s something beyond what words can describe. I can’t believe what you guys have done.” David Woodbridge, Vision Australia, on Twitter: “Really really liking the simple navigation of the All In One Voxmate app for the blind for Android, couldn’t ask for something much simpler but deliver quite a lot. Really liking the podcast playback options in the Voxmate app, being able to just use flick down or flick up to jump in a podcast is great, especially on some podcasts where hosts just talk and talk and talk and talk.” Presenter Contact Info Email: [email protected] Website: https://voxmate.com/

Many people love to read books using applications like BARD, and Bookshare. Kindle has been with us for quite a while but is now far more accessible when using JAWS. Please be with us on Monday February 28, as Ron Miller from Vispero will show you how to use Kindle for PC with JAWS and Braille. Presenter Contact Info Ron Miller, Vispero’s Blindness Technology Product Specialist Phone: 800-444-4443 EXT. 1171 or 803-8000 EXT. 1171 Email: [email protected]

Published by the Carroll Center, the book is intended to help screen reader users to more effectively use Windows, the Microsoft Office suite, web browsers, and several other important applications. Additional target audiences include assistive technology instructors, teachers of the visually-impaired, and others who provide services to the blind. David will discuss: • Why he wrote the book. • The book’s content. • Ways to efficiently navigate through the book. • A few of his favorite tips and tricks. The book is available free of charge in Word format from the Carroll Center website. To download it, go to: The Windows Screen Reader Primer: All the Basics and More Presenter Contact Info Email: [email protected]

If you’ve considered dipping your toe into the world of online dating, congratulations on thinking about embarking on this adventure. However, before you begin there are many important things to know first. Fortunately, Kim Nova has been there and is happy to provide some helpful tips, tricks and advice for your journey. From dating sites and apps and their accessibility, to straight-forward help in creating dating profiles, and a bit on the red flags to look out for if he or she just seems way too good to be true, we’ll cover it all in this Valentine’s Day edition of Tek Talk. If you’re hoping this will be your last February 14 without a valentine of your own, come join us for this discussion, and, of course, bring your questions… and a box of yummy heart chocolate to share! Presenter Contact Info Kim Nova Email: [email protected] Website: https://www.mysticaccess.com Dating in the Digital Age, book written by Kim for National Braille Press: https://www.nbp.org/ic/nbp/DATING.html?from_search=1Presenter

Join us to hear highlights of the 2022 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

How many of you enjoy old time radio or modern radio dramas? Join us on Tek Talk to here all about the new Story More service for the blind. You can think of it like the audio version of Netflix. Come learn more as Tanja Milojevic tells us all about it during the show today. Presenter contact info: Email: [email protected] Links to great information: LightningBolt Theater of the mind: www.lightningbolt.podbean.com My VO website: www.tanjamvoice.com The Transposition of Chloë Brontë: http://www.chloebronte.com/ Story More: www.storymore.com Resemble AI: www.resemble.ai

Tek Talk presents a discussion on the different ways people read and are currently reading books.

In this evening’s segment we catch up with Dan Clark, recently retired from Freedom Scientific/Vispero. Dan is a former dealer of assistive technology and long time JAWS trainer. We’ll discuss his dSurf website and free training materials including lessons on custom JAWS preferences and settings as well as his most recent training, “Windows 11 with JAWS,” with ten new lessons available. Dan will share how to access the resources available, including: – Lesson plans, vocabulary lists, and ancillary documentation for teachers – YouTube videos (including playlists and links for video headings) – MP3 audio – Lesson text and transcripts Dan will also share his thoughts about the coming year and looks forward to learning about your needs and desires for new training. Presenter contact info: Email: [email protected] Web: https://dSurf.net/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwdvsxXFEnNdYf0U2fDRO0A Twitter: @dSurfDan Skype: dan.clark.trainer LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/dSurf

Scribe is a product from Pneuma Solutions, formally Serotek Corporation, that brings some innovative technology for online meetings. Mike Calvo and Matt Campbell describe Scribe this way: The Quickest, Most Accurate Digital Document Remediation Product on the Market for as Low as $0.99 per Page. It’s the only hands-off remediation process eliminating individual document quote requests, providing accessible documents straight from your workflow to the end reader in just seconds. This is truly scratching the surface on what their platform is bringing to the accessibility community. Come find out how their product will make Zoom meetings an even stronger platform and an even more inclusive one at that with their Scribe for Meetings solution. What is Scribe for Meetings? As the world continues to move to a virtual environment, you need an affordable solution that guarantees full access to everyone in your audience. The goal is to make the on-screen content in your online meetings and webinars accessible to print-impaired participants in as easy a manner as possible. Come learn more from Mike and Matt as we get updates from their new company. Presenter contact info: Mike Calvo: [email protected] Matt Campbell: [email protected]

Tek Talk welcomes Chancey Fleet, Assistive Tech Coordinator at the New York Public Library’s Andrew Heiskell Braille & Talking Book Library, to discuss the library’s many assistive technology training opportunities and other programs. Presenter Contact Info Chancy Fleet: Assistive Tech Coordinator at the New York Public Library’s Andrew Heiskell Braille & Talking Book Library Email: [email protected]

We are excited to share how we are empowering screen reader users to achieve more with what’s coming in Windows 11. This session will focus on an overview of accessibility experiences in Windows 11. This includes: new Start Menu interactions, a new Windows Settings experience, brief comments about an all-new chat experience with your friends and family and more. New Windows hotkeys will also be introduced for things like Quick Settings, Notifications and others. Presenter Contact Info Jeff Bishop: Program Manager, Windows Engineering Email: [email protected]

As blind people, how do we go about getting print items read? Do we use apps like Supersense? Do we use services like AIRA, or BE My Eyes? If we have low vision, do we use Magnifiers? Or do we still use human beings to help us with printed materials? Our Tek Talk team will be in place on Monday December 6 to give us some ideas. We also want you to participate with your ideas as well. Zoom invitation The Zoom meeting invitation for this Training Class is the following: Hi there, Larry Gassman and Alan Lemly are inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Tek Talk welcomes a panel from our Tek Talk Planning Team to discuss the reading of print.

Denise Russell of Speak To Me Catalog will present from 8 to 8:30pm Eastern. We are very 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 years to expand this fine company. This year once again, Denise will discuss her products for the holiday season. Dawn Brush, independent Pampered Chef Consultant, will present from 8:30 to 9pm Eastern. As a person who was born premature, Dawn has been blind since birth. She received all of her education in South Dakota where she attended the SD School for the Blind and Visually Impaired, graduated from public high school and received a degree from Northern State University in Aberdeen, SD. Five months ago, Meadow, her third guide dog from GEB, and Dawn began their strong bond and working relationship. Meadow shares her days with Snickers and Hazel, Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, who help to make Dawn’s life complete. After several career opportunities, she retired eight years ago to assist her parents. Dawn currently enjoys her role as an Independent Pampered Chef Consultant where her goals are fundraising for various organizations and assisting blind and visually impaired persons to enhance their cooking experience by finding products that work best in their kitchens. Through November 29th, several products are discounted and have no shipping charge. Dawn looks forward to visiting with Tek Talk on the 29th, and she’ll introduce us to some of her favorite products. Presenter Contact info:Denise Russell and Speak To Me Catalog Website: www.speaktomecatalog.com/ Email: [email protected] Phone: 800-248-9965 Dawn Brush, independent Pampered Chef consultant Website: www.pamperedchef.com Email: [email protected] Phone: 605-380-1588

Hear from Matt Ater about the campaign for sharing JAWS Power Tips and how JAWS is being used in self-service kiosks. Presenter Contact info: Matt Ater Vispero Vice President Address: 17757 US Highway 19 N, Suite 560, Clearwater, FL 33764 Website: www.vispero.com Email: [email protected] Phone: 703-944-7317

Adi Kushnir, the ElBraille Product Manager with Elita Group and Ron Miller, Vispero’s Blindness Technology Product Specialist will discuss several ElBraille related topics, including: • ElEdit’s planned release to public beta on Thursday November 18th. • ElBraille Running Windows 11, information and Demonstration, • Demonstration of ElNotes multi-device syncing • ElCalc is now under development! • New JAWS Braille Features Important to ElBraille Users o New JAWS multi-lingual braille profiles o Outlook email thread navigation USING Nav Rockers o Repeat last notification using RIGHT SHIFT+N Presenter Contact info: Adi Kushnir email: [email protected] Ron Miller phone: 800-444-4443 EXT. 1171 or 803-8000 EXT. 1171 Ron Miller email: [email protected]

Tek Talk welcomes the Harbolt Company and A. T. Guys in part 2 of our 2021 Stocking Stuffers. The Harbolt Company will present from 8 to 8:30pm Eastern. We at the Harbolt Company love what we do, and can’t wait for you to share in our passion for all things cool and accessible. Whether you’re looking for some serious high end audio equipment, searching for the perfect accessory for your smartphone or mobile device, shopping for that elusive gift for the person who has everything, trying to locate that hard to find rare and unusual item, or just wanting something for yourself or for that special someone, we’ve got you covered. You’ve found the perfect place for fun, excitement, and accessibility. Most importantly, a place to feel right at home. We offer audio and written descriptions of all our products, so you’ll always know what you are getting. So, come join us in our unfailing love of all things unique or unusual, whether it be high tech, low tech, or no tech. If it’s cool and fun, you will find it here! . We ship almost anywhere in the world and accept most forms of payment including credit and debit cards, paypal, and we even offer a convenient layaway plan. We gladly accept phone orders and our web site is open 24/7, 365 days a year. You can reach us by the methods shown in the Presenter Contact Info section below. A. T. Guys will present from 8:30 to 9pm Eastern. A. T. Guys is pleased to once again join stocking stuffers to share our latest products. A T Guys is your home for affordable gadgets and accessible technology products. From keyboards and speakers to headsets and braille displays, to our paperless braille slate, we’re sure to have something for your holiday wishlist. A. T. Guys is pleased to announce the BlindShell Classic 2, a new phone blending a simple design with smart features. It includes a louder speaker, more tactile buttons, and an expanded list of smart features. If you just want to use basic phone features, that’s fine as well. To order or hear an audio demo, visit https://www.atguys.com/blindshell or call 269-216-4798. Presenter Contact info:The Harbolt Company Brent Harbolt WebSite: www.harboltcompany.com Email: [email protected] Phone: 405-633-2572 A. T. Guys Jason Meddaugh Website: https://www.atguys.com Email: [email protected] Phone: (269) 216-4798

Mystic Access will present from 8 to 8:30pm Eastern. Do you still have technology gadgets collecting dust on your shelf from your last birthday, or even last year’s holiday season? Want to finally learn to use them in a relaxed way while having fun doing it? Let Mystic access support your journey with our extensive collection of audio documentation. Our documentation begins with foundational concepts such as orienting you to your device and showing you how to power on and charge it, then works up to more advanced usage. We offer audio documentation on a huge variety of both mainstream and assistive technology including iOS, Android, Amazon Fire and Echo products, Google Home and their Docs, Drive and related applications, Windows 10 (most of which is also completely applicable to Windows 11), navigating websites, listening to podcasts, password managers, and so much more. We also carry a small but very cool line of hardware including accessible Bluetooth devices and sturdy charging cables. Join us as we share more about the documentation we carry as well as all our free goodies. And, of course, we always have a very merry holiday discount for TekTalk listeners. We look forward to sharing with you! Guidelights and Gadgets will present from 8:30 to 9pm Eastern. GuideLights and Gadgets specializes in 3 product lines: Leather goods of every type and for every occasion, from neck pouches to shoulder bags to Braille display protective cases, wallets, and a whole lot more; our primary source is from a motorcycle accessories company that makes some of the toughest and best quality craftsmanship we have found. A line of talking medical products, including our new talking oxymeter, and curated gadgets and electronics in headphones, speakers, and our soundbox amplifiers for portable book players and phones. Dog and handler products for safety, convenience, travel, and fun. Presenter Contact info:Mystic Access Chris and Kim Nova Website: https://www.mysticaccess.com Phone: (716) 543-3323 (Buffalo, New York) Email: [email protected] GuideLights and Gadgets, and GuideLight Dogs Barry Scheur and KaeAnn Rausch Website: www.guidelightsandgadgets.us Phone: 617-969-7500; 781-286-1696 Email: [email protected]; [email protected]

Self-driving or “autonomous” vehicles (AVs) stand to revolutionize transportation in the United States. Many, including Ron Brooks are currently fighting for accessibility. This topic has been an extremely popular one in the blindness community for several years. Ron Brooks is at the forefront of this topic and he will share his knowledge with us as he appears on Tek Talk. Presenter Contact info: Ron Brooks Email: [email protected]

The common denominator during this presentation is devices in our homes which feature Artificial intelligence. Jeff Bishop, Judy Dickson, Larry Gassman, and Peggy Carpenter from (IAC), the ACB Information Access Committee, will talk about Kitchen related devices, security devices, televisions, plus much more. You might be surprised about how many different AI devices are in homes across America. Presenter Contact Info Jeff Bishop: [email protected] Larry Gassman: [email protected]

Apple has Announced major changes across all of their devices. Come learn what is new for your iPhone, iPad, your Apple Watch, Apple TV and your Macc. WWDC was full of exciting announcements this year and we cover it all during this week’s addition of Tech Talk. Our lives will be improved by many of the changes coming in this year’s releases and we explore many of these changes and how you might be able to utilize them once released. Presenter Contact info: Email: [email protected]

Freedom Scientific has a vast array of training resources, most of which have been updated in the past few months. We will examine what’s available off the main training page, including basic training for JAWS, ZoomText and Fusion, quick tips and short video tutorials. In addition, we will discuss archived webinars consisting of everything from Microsoft Teams and Office 365, to the Google Suite of applications. We will also touch on best practices when using Freedom Scientific software on the internet, as well as certification for training. Bio info Jeff Bazer’s career in the assistive technology industry spans 20 years, 11 of those have been at Vispero and Freedom Scientific. He currently serves as Director of Sales for the south Central Region including Texas, and primarily works through his robust dealer network. Jeff believes that outstanding customer service and support makes the difference with his customers, and is most proud of the vast network of training tools Vispero has to offer. Prior to his move to Vispero headquarters in Florida, Jeff also spent 15 years in radio, working in Minnesota and South Dakota. He attributes his communications background for his presentation style, and always remembering that listening can be even more important than sharing. Presenter Contact info: Phone: 800-444-4443 ext. 1122 [email protected] Website: www.vispero.com Address: 17757 US Highway 19 N, Suite 560, Clearwater, FL 33764

Peter will talk about the new intelligent braille displays that are now available including the new Brailliant BI X series of braille displays, the Mantis Q40, as well as what is on the horizon for the BrailleNote Touch Plus. Peter will also take questions, suggestions, and feedback from attendees regarding HumanWare braille products. If anyone does not wish to interact live, Peter can be reached by email at.Contact info: [email protected]

iBUG Today, Inc. is a non-profit organization promoting the individual independence, social integration, and educational development of the blind and visually impaired community across the country through accessible technology training. iBUG (iBlind Users Group) endeavors to transform the blind community through accessible technology training so they can live extraordinary lives full of independence, productivity, communication and social integration in a world where everything is within the realm of possibility. Contact info: http://www.ibugtoday.com/ Michael McCulloch, President and CEO [email protected] 832-453-7139 Sandhya Rao, Vice President – Training & Special Events, Secretary [email protected] 713-208-3278  

Join us Monday evening, as members of our Tek Talk Team explore Internet Radio. Today we have so much at our fingertips with radio that can be heard world-wide. What do you listen to and how do you listen? On your PC’s or Mac, on your Phone, Lady A Device, Google Device, Stream? It should be a fascinating hour and we want your input.

Amanda joins us to speak about ScripTalk, a fully accessible prescription reader system to help you safely manage your prescriptions independently. Did you know your pharmacy can use the ScripTalk system to make reading your prescription labels fully accessible? Envision America offers a hardware device or smart phone app solution to scan your prescription labels. Both systems will speak all the information on your prescription label, including the name of your medication, the dosage, and perhaps most importantly, how many refills you have left for that prescription. You can watch a Youtube video at: Join us and Come and learn about ScripTalk and how it can change your life and make prescription management safe and easy. Presenter Contact info: Amanda Tolson Director Of Sales, En-Vision America 825 4th Street W, Palmetto FL 34221 Direct: 941-702-6676 Mobile: 309-706-4797 Toll Free: 800-890-1180 ext. 116 Email: [email protected] Web: www.scriptability.com

We are truly honored to welcome a dear and longtime friend of Tek Talk. She is 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 years to expand this fine company.   This year once again, Denise will discuss her products for the holiday season   Presenter: Denise Russell Email: [email protected] Phone: 1800-248-9965

Are you legally blind or print disabled? Do you miss reading the newspaper, your favorite magazines, and other information? Learn how you can read hundreds of up-to-date newspapers, over 70 magazines, job listings, TV listings, store circulars, and more in an accessible format with NFB-NEWSLINE®. Liz Wisecarver, NFB-NEWSLINE® Texas Coordinator, will demonstrate this free electronic information service using the telephone, iOS app for iPhone and iPad, and on the Amazon Alexa speaker. For more information and to register for NFB-NEWSLINE®, visit www.nfbnewsline.org. Contact info: Liz Wisecarver, Director NFB-NEWSLINE Texas 281-968-7634 [email protected]

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It can be scary to have your screen reader die on you, but a few preparation steps can save you a world of hassle. Deborah Armstrong will show you how to set up your Windows PC to cope when this occurs. Contact info: [email protected]

Eric joins us again this year as we prepare for the official new release of JAWS, ZoomText, and Fusion version 2022. We will do a review of the key features, hear all about the release schedule and what to expect, and as always, have 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: Eric Damery Vispero Vice President Software Product Management 17757 US Highway 19 N, Suite 560, Clearwater, FL 33764 Email: [email protected] www.vispero.com

Ever wonder what became of the Sendero GPS subscription apps, Seeing Eye GPS, RNIB Navigator and Guide Dogs NSW? There is one word to describe them now: free, free, free! GoodMaps is pleased to announce the impending release of these former Sendero apps in all respective markets under the name GoodMaps Outdoors. The apps will now be free and an Android version will be released in the next few days in addition to the currently live iOS version. GoodMaps Outdoors GoodMaps Outdoors is an excellent complement to GoodMaps Explore, which features a simple interface and indoor navigation where available. GoodMaps Outdoors has features not available in other GPS apps such as: detailed intersection description, built-in route directions with detailed turning prompts, a bread-crumb waypoint route mode, and the benefit of features suggested by users over the past eight years as well as the rich expertise of Mike May and the GoodMaps team. Mike May https://goodmaps.com/company/people/5f8f24bfcfdf73000e643b18

Tek Talk welcomes back Jeff Bishop to discuss the new iOS 15 which was released 9/20/21. Time once again to talk about another IOS release. Apple has released IOS 15. What’s new in this release? should you upgrade? Are there any accessibility bugs or barriers you should be aware of? Join us on Monday evening September 27 as Jeff Bishop takes us through the important aspects of the IOS 15 upgrade and also answers your questions. Presenter Contact info: Jeff Bishop Email: [email protected] Notice Be aware that all Accessible World Zoom meetings are set to automatically record and the Zoom Client on both your computer and your smart device has a message announcing the recording when you first enter a meeting using these clients. You must tab or swipe to the Got it/OK button and execute it to acknowledge your awareness of the recording or you will be unable to unmute your device and speak in the meeting. Enter the Pat Price Tek Talk Training Zoom Room The Pat Price Tek Talk Training Room Meets every Monday from 8 to 9 pm Eastern. Join The Pat Price Tek Talk Training Room Meeting from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: Or iPhone one-tap : US: +16468769923,,839935813# or +14086380986,,839935813# Or Telephone: Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): US: +1 646 876 9923 or +1 408 638 0986 Meeting ID: 839 935 813

Nathan Tech is Nathan’s personal website which he founded back in 2013. Since then it has gone through several evolutions from Audio games, to Multi-User Dungeons and now to where it is today, software and tutorials. It should be noted straight off that the website still supports Games and the Multi-User Dungeon, however the main focus these days is the accessible software and tutorials. In the presentation he will begin by summarising just what software he offers, ranging from Educational, to Utility, to Media Player and Podcatcher. He hopes to delight us by expanding then into the Software Archive and tutorials on offer, before swooping us back round for a more in-depth look into one of the biggest projects to date which is Calliope. Calliope is the most accessible out of the box media player designed at blind screen reader users on the market with a simple, yet feature packed interface which aims to suit as many needs as possible. Contact info: [email protected] https://nathantech.net

Scribe is a product from Pneuma Solutions, formally Serotek Corporation, that brings some innovative technology for online meetings. Mike Calvo and Matt Campbell describe Scribe this way: The Quickest, Most Accurate Digital Document Remediation Product on the Market for as Low as $0.99 per Page. It’s the only hands-off remediation process eliminating individual document quote requests, providing accessible documents straight from your workflow to the end reader in just seconds. This is truly scratching the surface on what their platform is bringing to the accessibility community. Come find out how their product will make Zoom meetings an even stronger platform and an even more inclusive one at that with their Scribe for Meetings solution. What is Scribe for Meetings? As the world continues to move to a virtual environment, you need an affordable solution that guarantees full access to everyone in your audience. The goal is to make the on-screen content in your online meetings and webinars accessible to print-impaired participants in as easy a manner as possible. Come learn more from Mike and Matt as we get updates from their new company. Contact info: Mike Calvo: [email protected] Matt Campbell: [email protected]

It is always a challenge to adapt to evolving technology and NVDA continuously works to this end for its many users. Join Quentin this Monday as he updates and then answers your questions.. Presenter Contact info: Quentin Christensen Email: [email protected]

Do to the storms our guest for tonight was unable to make it. So We will talk about Tek Talk Future.

Tek Talk welcomes David Goldfield to discuss the various email lists he has created, how he got into assistive technology, and his current role as a product manager with Comcast’s accessibility team. Some of the mailing lists David has created include Zoom-Users, Teams-Access for discussing Microsoft Teams, and, most recently, LarryKing-Fans for those interested in discussing their memories and sharing rare recordings of Larry King, particularly from his radio programs. He’ll place some additional emphasis on the Tech-VI list: why he created it and what he will and won’t distribute on it along with how to subscribe. He will also talk a little bit about how he got into assistive technology starting with the Kurzweil Reading Machine in 1978 to when he entered the field professionally with Blazie Engineering, followed by his two roles training visually impaired children and adults to his current role as a product manager with Comcast’s accessibility team.   Contact info: [email protected]