http://www.accessibleworld.org/audio Audio nodes en http://www.accessibleworld.org/content/demonstration-sendspace-max-and-wizard-tek-talk-rick-harmon <p>Many computer users are finding it necessary to upload and download larger<br /> files than most email clients will allow. Fortunately, several free services<br /> are available. During this week's Accessible World Tek Talk online<br /> training, one of the more popular services, Sendspace<br /> <a href="http://www.sendspace.com" title="http://www.sendspace.com">http://www.sendspace.com</a><br /> ), will be reviewed.<br /> Rick Harmon, an extremely knowledgeable computer trainer, will provide<br /> information about the various accounts or levels of service and the features<br /> of each. He will then demonstrate how to download, install and set up the</p> <p><a href="http://www.accessibleworld.org/content/demonstration-sendspace-max-and-wizard-tek-talk-rick-harmon">read more</a></p> Tek Talk Archives 56:09 Rick Harmon Many computer users are finding it necessary to upload and download larger files than most email clients will allow. Fortunately, several free services are available. During this week's Accessible World Tek Talk online training, one of the more popular services, Sendspace http://www.sendspace.com ), will be reviewed. Rick Harmon, an extremely knowledgeable computer trainer, will provide information about the various accounts or levels of service and the features of each. He will then demonstrate how to download, install and set up the Sendspace Wizard and how to use it to upload and download large files and work with folders. As time permits, he will also show non-paying users how to upload and download from the site and will discuss other noteworthy items included on the Sendspace website. (Contact Rick Harmon at his webpage and podcast feed at: http://www.blind-geek-zone.net or his web Blog at http://blind-geek-zone.blogspot.com/ Email: rickharmon@sbcglobal.net Demonstration on Sendspace Max and Wizard on Tek Talk clean Mon, 05 Jan 2009 22:43:32 -0600 Jim Ruby 289 at http://www.accessibleworld.org http://www.accessibleworld.org/content/special-programs-launch-edwin-cooney <p>With the growing concern of the nation's economy, historian Edwin Cooney has<br /> been invited to launch this special program series by providing a historical<br /> overview of the economic depressions in America. He will begin by defining<br /> just what the term depression means and then will briefly review the history<br /> of economic depressions during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. The<br /> substance of the presentation, however, will be the scope of the "Great<br /> Depression" from 1929 to 1942, including the causes of the depression as</p> <p><a href="http://www.accessibleworld.org/content/special-programs-launch-edwin-cooney">read more</a></p> Special Programs 110:58 Edwin Cooney With the growing concern of the nation's economy, historian Edwin Cooney has been invited to launch this special program series by providing a historical overview of the economic depressions in America. He will begin by defining just what the term depression means and then will briefly review the history of economic depressions during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. The substance of the presentation, however, will be the scope of the "Great Depression" from 1929 to 1942, including the causes of the depression as interpreted by economists and historians and details as to the antidotes applied to cure the depression offered by presidents Herbert Hoover and Franklin Roosevelt. Mr. Cooney will touch on the 1932 presidential campaign, FDR's inaugural address, the first one-hundred days of the New Deal as well as the difference between the first and second "New Deals." Finally, he will discuss what ended the depression and outline the differences between the causes of the 1929 depression and the current crisis through which we are passing. About the presenter: Edwin Cooney is a student of American, modern European and Medieval European history by academic training and lifelong interest. In his column "Cooney's Corner", located at www.cooneyscorner.blogspot.com , he writes on topics such as history, current events, human interest stories, personal experiences and miscellaneous topics. He possesses a unique and creative teaching style that makes any topic live and breathe. To each he brings a uniquely creative approach that leaves the reader with reinforcement of personal conviction or a new perspective to challenge the mind. Anyone interested in receiving these weekly columns by email free of charge may request them by sending a message to edwincooney@sbcglobal.net Special programs launch by Edwin Cooney clean Tue, 16 Dec 2008 22:04:32 -0600 Jim Ruby 286 at http://www.accessibleworld.org http://www.accessibleworld.org/content/demonstration-mx-skype-recorder-tek-talk-jamie-pauls <p>With the increasing use of Skype to communicate with others worldwide, there<br /> has been a genuine need for efficient, low cost software that will record<br /> skype messages. Jamie Pauls, a well-known, knowledgeable user of assistive<br /> computer technology, will provide a comparison of several recording options<br /> and will then demonstrate in detail the features of the MX Skype Recorder, a<br /> new tool that works in conjunction with Skype and other VOIP applications,<br /> to record voice conversations. This will include its ability to<br /> automatically select the record, stop or manual modes, automatically</p> <p><a href="http://www.accessibleworld.org/content/demonstration-mx-skype-recorder-tek-talk-jamie-pauls">read more</a></p> Tek Talk Archives 45:41 Jamie Pauls With the increasing use of Skype to communicate with others worldwide, there has been a genuine need for efficient, low cost software that will record skype messages. Jamie Pauls, a well-known, knowledgeable user of assistive computer technology, will provide a comparison of several recording options and will then demonstrate in detail the features of the MX Skype Recorder, a new tool that works in conjunction with Skype and other VOIP applications, to record voice conversations. This will include its ability to automatically select the record, stop or manual modes, automatically compress in mp3 format, save as wav PCM format, record conversations either in "single" or "dual" audio track, work with PC-to-PC, PC-to-phone as well as skypecast conversations, and support for all versions of Skype, Google talk, Yahoo Messenger and other VoIP applications. Jamie will also place a Skype call to demonstrate its voice quality. (Contact: Jamie Pauls Email: jamiepauls@sbcglobal.net Demonstration on MX Skype Recorder on Tek Talk clean Mon, 15 Dec 2008 22:55:15 -0600 Jim Ruby 283 at http://www.accessibleworld.org http://www.accessibleworld.org/content/getting-your-jaws-around-keyboard-tek-talk-brian-hartgen <p>Brian Hartgen, the Product Development Manager at T&amp;T Consultancy Ltd, has<br /> been invited to introduce two low cost products for use with JAWS for<br /> Windows and the computer keyboard this week on Tek Talk, the online<br /> worldwide training event sponsored by the Accessible World.<br /> The session will begin with a demonstration of TypeAbility, the software<br /> that allows a person to learn how to use the keyboard in 77 fun, easy and<br /> interactive lessons. By the end of the lessons, users will have learned the<br /> letter keys, figures, and punctuation signs together with basic</p> <p><a href="http://www.accessibleworld.org/content/getting-your-jaws-around-keyboard-tek-talk-brian-hartgen">read more</a></p> Tek Talk Archives 95:29 Brian Hartgen Brian Hartgen, the Product Development Manager at T&T Consultancy Ltd, has been invited to introduce two low cost products for use with JAWS for Windows and the computer keyboard this week on Tek Talk, the online worldwide training event sponsored by the Accessible World. The session will begin with a demonstration of TypeAbility, the software that allows a person to learn how to use the keyboard in 77 fun, easy and interactive lessons. By the end of the lessons, users will have learned the letter keys, figures, and punctuation signs together with basic screen-reading and selection commands. Speed tests and dictation tasks make TypeAbility the most advanced typing tutor on the market. Brian is a beta tester of TypeAbility sold by the company. He will be joined in the first section of the presentation by the product developer, David Pinto from Yes Accessible. Next, Brian will demonstrate J-Tools, a new and exciting product produced by T&T providing some fantastic utilities for keyboard users of JAWS. J-Tools contains a unique bookmarking technology to easily locate specific segments of web pages and Microsoft Word documents which were recently described within Microsoft's On-Line Office site. In addition, J-Tools contains a feature to make it easy for visually impaired people to select or highlight text in word processing and Internet-based environments. Finally, Text Notes within J-Tools allow a user to reproduce regularly used blocks of text with just a few keystrokes. (Contact: Brian Hartgen, Product Development Manager Email: brian.hartgen@tandt-consultancy.com Company Web Site: www.tandt-consultancy.com Web site of Portable Player Portal: www.hartgen.org Tel: 01782 644141 Fax: 01782 645135 Getting your JAWS Around the Keyboard On Tek Talk clean Mon, 08 Dec 2008 22:20:51 -0600 Jim Ruby 280 at http://www.accessibleworld.org http://www.accessibleworld.org/content/tek-talk-offers-companion-tutorial-vr-stream-monday-december-1-2008-don-barrett <p>Tek Talk Provides Tutorial On Using HumanWare's Companion Software To<br /> Transfer Books To the VR Stream Monday, December 1, 2008<br /> As increased numbers of VR Streams are being purchased and used by thousands<br /> of blind individuals worldwide, Tek Talk has received numerous requests to<br /> again offer training on transferring files from the computer to the VR<br /> Stream using the Companion software. Therefore, during this week's Tek Talk<br /> event, Don Barrett, recognized advanced computer user, will provide specific<br /> training on the many features of the Companion 2.0. He will demonstrate how</p> <p><a href="http://www.accessibleworld.org/content/tek-talk-offers-companion-tutorial-vr-stream-monday-december-1-2008-don-barrett">read more</a></p> Tek Talk Archives 75:17 Don Barrett Tek Talk Provides Tutorial On Using HumanWare's Companion Software To Transfer Books To the VR Stream Monday, December 1, 2008 As increased numbers of VR Streams are being purchased and used by thousands of blind individuals worldwide, Tek Talk has received numerous requests to again offer training on transferring files from the computer to the VR Stream using the Companion software. Therefore, during this week's Tek Talk event, Don Barrett, recognized advanced computer user, will provide specific training on the many features of the Companion 2.0. He will demonstrate how easy it is to use this powerful tool to transfer a variety of files including Bookshare, NLS digital books and, if time permits, Audible.com content. (Contact: Don Barrett donter@verizon.net 202-453-7320) Tek Talk Offers Companion Tutorial for VR Stream Monday, December 1, 2008 clean Mon, 01 Dec 2008 22:54:42 -0600 Jim Ruby 278 at http://www.accessibleworld.org http://www.accessibleworld.org/content/braille-writing-past-and-present-micheal-hudson-and-michael-mccarty <p>As the world moves farther into the 21st century, it seems a look at the<br /> past is inevitable if for no other reason than to determine if we've made<br /> any progress at all. Each person attending this week's Accessible World Tek<br /> Talk online two part event will be guided by experts as Braille writing<br /> past and present is reviewed by a recognized historian and a current day<br /> technology expert on the latest technology for the blind.<br /> Micheal A. Hudson, Director, Museum of the American Printing House for the<br /> Blind, will begin by presenting a brief history of American braillewriters</p> <p><a href="http://www.accessibleworld.org/content/braille-writing-past-and-present-micheal-hudson-and-michael-mccarty">read more</a></p> Tek Talk Archives 65:59 Micheal A. Hudson and Michael McCarty As the world moves farther into the 21st century, it seems a look at the past is inevitable if for no other reason than to determine if we've made any progress at all. Each person attending this week's Accessible World Tek Talk online two part event will be guided by experts as Braille writing past and present is reviewed by a recognized historian and a current day technology expert on the latest technology for the blind. Micheal A. Hudson, Director, Museum of the American Printing House for the Blind, will begin by presenting a brief history of American braillewriters when at the end of the 19th century, several competing tactile reading and writing systems were being taught at American schools for the blind. Each relied upon a manual writing frame, called a slate, very similar to tools created by Louis Braille himself. Although simple mechanical writing devices had been invented, the first successful mechanical braillewriter was not introduced until 1892. The Hall Braillewriter, based upon contemporary typewriters, and the other designs it inspired proved the utility and speed of a mechanical writer to the blind public. Some historians believe that the mechanical braillewriter cemented the triumph of the braille system over its competitors. The Hall and its successors, as well as competing European models, however, were heavy and required frequent repairs. At the Perkins School for the Blind's Howe Memorial Press, an engineer, David Abraham, began working on a prototype of a new writer in the 1930s. When finally introduced twenty years later, the new Perkins Braillewriter smashed all records for sales, durability, and utility. It has dominated the world braillewriter market to this day. (Contact: Micheal A. Hudson, Director Museum of the American Printing House for the Blind Tel: 502-899-2365 Email: mhudson@aph.org During Part Two, Michael McCarty will provide an overview of the Next Generation, the classic Perkins Brailler, that has been reimagined, retaining all the attributes that make it the most widely used braillewriter in the world. The Next Generation, Perkins/APH Brailler, is quieter, lighter, and more comfortable for brailling. It includes functions that users have asked for: a built-in eraser, a way to read the page easily while writing, a shorter keystroke requiring less force, and margin guides on the front. And there's more...the Perkins/APH Brailler features a sleek design with tactile elements, environmentally-friendly materials, and an APH Blue color. (Contact: : Michael McCarty, Expert Database Coordinator American Printing House for the Blind http://www.aph.org Direct Tel: 502-899-2396 APH Phone: 502-895-2405 Toll Free: 800-223-1839 Email: mmccarty@aph.org Braille Writing: Past and Present clean Mon, 24 Nov 2008 22:52:43 -0600 Jim Ruby 273 at http://www.accessibleworld.org http://www.accessibleworld.org/content/demonstration-turning-text-documents-audio-don-barrett <p>Responding to many requests we have received to provide training in making<br /> MP3 files from text documents to transfer to the VR Stream and other<br /> portable devices, we have invited Don Barrett to discuss this topic in<br /> detail during next week's Tek Talk online training sponsored by the<br /> Accessible World.<br /> This training session will discuss exactly what Text Aloud is, where to buy<br /> the software, how to begin using it, how to use various voices, batch file<br /> conversion, how to add, pauses and change voices within a file, use the<br /> pronunciation editor to change the way words are spoken, and more.</p> <p><a href="http://www.accessibleworld.org/content/demonstration-turning-text-documents-audio-don-barrett">read more</a></p> Tek Talk Archives 93:55 Don Barrett Responding to many requests we have received to provide training in making MP3 files from text documents to transfer to the VR Stream and other portable devices, we have invited Don Barrett to discuss this topic in detail during next week's Tek Talk online training sponsored by the Accessible World. This training session will discuss exactly what Text Aloud is, where to buy the software, how to begin using it, how to use various voices, batch file conversion, how to add, pauses and change voices within a file, use the pronunciation editor to change the way words are spoken, and more. After listening to this tutorial, it is guaranteed you will be able to obtain the software, and use it to convert text-based material into an audio format which should be pleasing to listen to on a portable player. About the Presenter: Don is an assistive technology specialist and the Section 508 Coordinator for the US Department of Education. He is involved in testing applications for Section 508 compliance, setting policy on the implementation of Section 508 at the Department, and oversees the training of visually impaired individuals in the use of assistive technology. He's an avid computer user, has a real passion for training individuals in computer use. (Contact: Don Barrett donter@verizon.net 202-453-7320 Demonstration on Turning Text Documents Into Audio clean Mon, 17 Nov 2008 20:00:00 -0600 Jim Ruby 270 at http://www.accessibleworld.org http://www.accessibleworld.org/content/tek-talk-presents-stocking-stuffers-2008-part-two-accessible-world <p>If you are still looking for that special present to please the most<br /> discriminating family member, friend or colleague on your shopping list,<br /> plan now to attend this week's Accessible World's free online Stocking<br /> Stuffers 2008 Part Two event. It will feature three more manufacturers and<br /> product distributors who provide useful and accessible products for<br /> celebrating religious holidays, to remember a birthday or anniversary, to<br /> send get well wishes or express gratitude to a special person in your life.<br /> You will have an opportunity to learn about a myriad of unique, fun,</p> <p><a href="http://www.accessibleworld.org/content/tek-talk-presents-stocking-stuffers-2008-part-two-accessible-world">read more</a></p> Tek Talk Archives 97:24 Accessible World If you are still looking for that special present to please the most discriminating family member, friend or colleague on your shopping list, plan now to attend this week's Accessible World's free online Stocking Stuffers 2008 Part Two event. It will feature three more manufacturers and product distributors who provide useful and accessible products for celebrating religious holidays, to remember a birthday or anniversary, to send get well wishes or express gratitude to a special person in your life. You will have an opportunity to learn about a myriad of unique, fun, practical, impractical and yet affordable gifts that will please the most discriminating recipient of any age whether vision impaired or fully sighted. Time will be allotted for the audience to ask questions of each presenter. SSESSION 1: The American Printing House for the Blind is believed to be the world's largest provider of accessible educational and daily living products. APH representative Michael McCarty plans to describe and demonstrate as many of the most popular and newest ones as time permits. (Contact: The American Printing House for the Blind, Louisville, Kentucky. Phone: 800-223-1839 Web: http://www.aph.org Email: mmcc@aph.org ) Session 2: Would you like to buy an entire library for the price of a single print book? Believe it or not, it is possible. Richard Seltzer , owner of B&R Samizdat Express , will provide an overview of his more than 200 different collections that include classics and out-of-print gems, organized by author, genre, time period, theme/subject, and geographic region. He publishes the books on CDs and DVDs. They are in text format and can be read on a PC (Windows XP or higher), a Linux computer, recent Macs, and/or transferred to HumanWare's Victor Reader Stream, an IPOD or other portable player. Since they are in text format, they are searchable, printable, and editable. We guarantee you will be fascinated by this valuable source of quality reading material at just pennies per book. (Contact: Richard Seltzer, B&R Samizdat Express. Phone: 617-469-2269 Web: http://samizdat.stores.yahoo.net/ Email: seltzer@samizdat.com ) Session 3: Sight Connection in Seattle, Washington specializes in products for living well with sight loss. Both their walk-in store and their online shopping website are filled with many useful products and great gift ideas. Joyce Shoemaker, Retail Operations Manager, has promised to highlight products that will be great stocking stuffers. For example, you will learn about gift cards, batteries, books & reading accessories, Braille tools, calendars, writing & recordkeeping, canes, cassette players & audio accessories, clocks, watches, cooking & kitchen, eyewear and eye patches, fall prevention products, games and playing cards, health & personal care, home & office items, jewelry, lighting, magnifiers, Spanish talking products, telephones and more. (Contact: Joyce Shoemaker, Retail Operations Manager, Sight Connection. Phone: 800-458-4888 Web: http://www.sightconnection.com Email: jshoemaker@csbps.com Tek Talk Presents Stocking Stuffers 2008 Part Two clean Mon, 10 Nov 2008 22:25:42 -0600 Jim Ruby 267 at http://www.accessibleworld.org http://www.accessibleworld.org/content/tek-talk-presents-stocking-stuffers-2008-part-one-accessible-world <p>Choosing just the right present for those on your holiday gift list will be much<br /> easier again this year thanks to the upcoming free online Stocking Stuffers event<br /> hosted by the Accessible World on Monday, November 3, and Monday, November 10, 2008.<br /> Both days will feature a number of manufacturers and product Distributors who provide<br /> useful and accessible products for celebrating religious holidays, to remember a<br /> birthday or anniversary, to send get well wishes or express gratitude to a special<br /> person in your life. you will have an opportunity to learn about a myriad of unique,</p> <p><a href="http://www.accessibleworld.org/content/tek-talk-presents-stocking-stuffers-2008-part-one-accessible-world">read more</a></p> Tek Talk Archives 105:52 Accessible World Choosing just the right present for those on your holiday gift list will be much easier again this year thanks to the upcoming free online Stocking Stuffers event hosted by the Accessible World on Monday, November 3, and Monday, November 10, 2008. Both days will feature a number of manufacturers and product Distributors who provide useful and accessible products for celebrating religious holidays, to remember a birthday or anniversary, to send get well wishes or express gratitude to a special person in your life. you will have an opportunity to learn about a myriad of unique, fun, practical, impractical and yet affordable gifts that will please the most discriminating recipient of any age whether vision impaired or fully sighted. SESSION 1: Bob Crane, Owner and President of C. Crane Company, Inc. will kickoff the event with an overview of many of the great radios people have enjoyed for years, as well as the new CC WiFi Radio that carries on the tradition of quality and performance exclusive to their CCRadio lineup. You will learn how the CC WiFi takes the complexity out of internet radio and makes it convenient and easy to access thousands of internet radio stations from anywhere in the world in a true radio experience. His company is well known for its customer service to ensure sighted and blind buyers get the most from each purchase. Contact: C. Crane Company, Inc, Fortuna, California Phone: 800-522-8863 USA and Canada. 707-725-9000 Local and International. Web: www.ccrane.com/ SESSION 2: Amy Ruell, Program Director for National Braille Press, will share information about the many books, educational toys, miscellaneous and specialty items available at reasonably affordable prices. She promises to include information about the Louis Braille 200th birthday items that will make excellent gifts. And valued mementos for years to come. Contact: National Braille Press, Boston, Massachusetts Phone: (617) 266-6160 Web: http/www.nbp.org Toll-free: (888) 965-8965 SESSION 3: Denise Russell, owner of Speak To Me Catalog, has an amazing collection of new gift ideas that are waiting to delight young and old. Remember, not one item in the store is quiet. They all “say something” as each speaks, sings, plays music, or allows you to record your own personal message. As each is described in detail, you will also hear its audible feature as well. Contact: Speak To Me Catalog, , Renton Washington Phone: 800-248-9965 Web: http://www.speaktomecatalog.com Tek Talk Presents: Stocking Stuffers 2008 Part One clean Mon, 03 Nov 2008 22:53:56 -0600 Jim Ruby 264 at http://www.accessibleworld.org http://www.accessibleworld.org/content/presenting-stay-touch-windows-live-messenger-tektalk-joann-becker <p>More relevant online training will again be available this week as attention is directed<br /> to Windows Live Messenger, the next-generation of MSN Instant Messenger. It has all<br /> the cool features of Messenger, and much more! It is the software Microsoft rebranded<br /> to coordinate with Windows Live, a family of free desktop and web based services.<br /> Joann Becker, Access Technology Trainer, will demonstrate how to communicate with<br /> your friends, family and colleagues using the latest Microsoft instant chat client,</p> <p><a href="http://www.accessibleworld.org/content/presenting-stay-touch-windows-live-messenger-tektalk-joann-becker">read more</a></p> Tek Talk Archives 68:20 Joann Becker More relevant online training will again be available this week as attention is directed to Windows Live Messenger, the next-generation of MSN Instant Messenger. It has all the cool features of Messenger, and much more! It is the software Microsoft rebranded to coordinate with Windows Live, a family of free desktop and web based services. Joann Becker, Access Technology Trainer, will demonstrate how to communicate with your friends, family and colleagues using the latest Microsoft instant chat client, send instant messages, send email, start voice messages, Send files and use WLM PC-to-phone call service. Contact: JoAnn Becker Work: 617- 969-1213 Cell: (617) 861-7777 E-mail: joannbecker@comcast.net Presenting Stay in Touch with Windows Live Messenger On TekTalk clean Mon, 27 Oct 2008 23:19:43 -0500 Jim Ruby 263 at http://www.accessibleworld.org