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We all have our favorite apps whether we’re using an iDevice, an Android device, an Amazon Fire device, or a computer running Windows or some other OS. Join us this Monday as a Tek Talk Planning Team panel discusses their favorite apps for various devices and be prepared to share your own. About 10 minutes
Have you ever shopped for a kitchen appliance knowing that it is not equipped with Artificial Intelligence? Later this month we will address appliances that are equipped with AI in our Smart Homes topic but not in this presentation. When you go shopping what questions should you ask the clerk when looking for the appliance
Introduced in JAWS and Fusion 2019, Picture Smart allows you to choose a photo and submit it to be analyzed. A description of the image is then displayed in the Results Viewer. To use Picture Smart, press INSERT+SPACEBAR, followed by P to activate the Picture Smart layer. You can then press A to describe a
Join us on Tek Talk, as we explore the world of Diabetes. One of the fastest growing affiliates for The American Council Of The Blind is ACBDA, ACB Diabetics in Action. Several of their members will be with us to talk about their presentations during the Convention. Join Jeff Bishop, Randy Knapp, Danette Dixon, Becky
Tek Talk welcomes Adi Kushnir and Ron Miller to discuss new developments in the ElBraille world. 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: ElSuite, a suite of forthcoming applications designed to bridge the gap between Microsoft Windows’ mainstream
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
Tek Talk welcomes Jeff Bishop to discuss Apple’s recent WWDC event 06/21/2021 Read More »
Want to know about the 2021 virtual ACB National Convention? Join Janet Dickelman, ACB convention coordinator, Saint Paul, MN to find out. Learn about the virtual exhibit hall and the virtual tour channel. She will tell you about sessions from ACB’s special-interest affiliates, ACB committees and ACB business partners. There will be time for questions.
Tek Talk welcomes Earle Harrison, HIMS National Account Manager, to discuss and demonstrate HIMS Braille products such as the QBraille XL braille display and the newest addition to the BrailleSense line of note takers the BrailleSense 6. The QBraille XL is the world’s only braille display that combines a Perkins style keyboard for input with
The safe way to exercise while sitting has arrived. Meet the motorized miniTREAD® and the manual Sitmill®. About the size of an airline seat cushion, these two devices offer an affective and accessible way to boost circulation, increase focus and strengthen the quads, core, calves and hamstrings. Do all this without having to go to
Everything related to ACB is now in one place. No more searching to find what you are looking for on different ACB pages. Searching is now easy when looking for content. Jeff Bishop will be talking about the ACB Media network on Monday May 17. ACB is still adding content, but you can now search
Accessible Pharmacy Services for the Blind is a comprehensive, home delivery pharmacy service specializing in the needs of the blind and low vision community. Founded by blind experts in the areas of accessibility and medicine, Accessible Pharmacy is the only provider of its kind. It is also the largest blind-owned healthcare company in America. Presenter
Tek Talk welcomes Kim Loftis, Mystic Access’s Director of Product Development, to discuss Amazon Fire tablets. Kim will share the options available when choosing a Fire tablet, the features you’ll find, navigation tips, and more. And, of course, answer your questions. Are you new to touch screen devices and curious to learn, but aren’t sure
