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Accessible World seeks to educate the general public, the disabled community and the professionals who serve them by providing highly relevant information about new products, services, and training opportunities designed specifically to eliminate geographic and access barriers that adversely affect them.

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Tek Talk presents Part Two of its annual Stocking Stuffers Program

November 14, 2017 02:00 - 2 hours - 55.9 MB

We will be presenting our last four vendors for this year over a three-hour program to get you ready for the Christmas Holiday season shopping spree, completing our eight vendors for this year. They will include:

Tek Talk presents Part One of its annual Stocking Stuffers Program

November 07, 2017 02:00 - 3 hours - 62.2 MB

We will be presenting four vendors over a three-hour program to get you ready for the Christmas Holiday season shopping spree. They will include:

Tek Talk presents Eric Damery, VP of Software Product Management, VFO, Regarding JAWS 2018 Updates

October 31, 2017 01:00 - 1 hour - 30.3 MB

Eric Damery, VP of Software Product Management, from VFO in St. Petersburg, FL is joining us

Tek Talk will present Jolie Mason, Founder and Director of the Los Angeles Radio Reading Service

October 24, 2017 01:00 - 58 minutes - 20.1 MB

Jolie is the Founder and Director of the Los Angeles Radio Reading Services in the United States. Jolie was a Computer Programmer and later lost her vision, regained her sight, lost her vision and so on three different times, now permanent.

Tek Talk will be presenting Ken Metz (me) and all of you interested in discussing future Tek Talk Programs

October 03, 2017 01:00 - 1 hour - 26.2 MB

We will be discussing the types of programs you would like to hear on Tek Talk based on what will be interesting to a majority of the audience, and not just for one individual.

Tek Talk presenting Jonathan Mosen IOS Major Upgrade and the new Iphone

September 19, 2017 01:00 - 1 hour - 32.1 MB

Jonathan Mosen will be presenting us with information regarding the IOS upgrade and the new Iphone. Jonathan will also be talking to us about his new book explaining the various Apple upgrades.

Tek Talk presents Greg Stilson, Product Manager, Humanware, and the new Victor Reader Trek

September 12, 2017 01:00 - 1 hour - 25.2 MB

Greg Stilson has appeared numerous times on Tek Talk always keeping us apprised on any of HumanWare’s new products or major upgrades.

Tek Talk presents Lisa Salinger from Mystic Access to discuss the new, low-cost braille device, the Orbit 20

August 29, 2017 01:00 - 1 hour - 21.4 MB

Lisa has presented numerous times on Tek Talk with her two coworkers, Kim and Chris and will be presenting solo regarding the Orbit 20 which works as a minimal notetaker and Braille display. Lisa states:

Tek Talk presenting Lisa Salinger from Mystic Access to discuss the new, low-cost braille device, the Orbit 20

August 25, 2017 01:00 - 1 hour - 21.4 MB

Lisa has presented numerous times on Tek Talk with her two coworkers, Kim and Chris and will be presenting solo regarding the Orbit 20 which works as a minimal notetaker and Braille display. Lisa states:

Tek Talk presents Jonathan Mosen and the topic the Seeing AI App

August 15, 2017 01:00 - 1 hour - 21 MB

Jonathan Mosen presents us with information regarding the Seeing AI app. I initially thought that we would get the developer of that App, but it has not been approved by Microsoft at this time.

Tek Talk Presents M Malik from A.T. Kratter and John Taylor, from ViewPlus to give an update on Dolphin Products

August 08, 2017 01:00 - 56 minutes - 19.3 MB

This Monday's Tek Talk program will present both M. Malik from the A.T. Kratter Company and John Taylor from ViewPlus to discuss the latest updates and products from the Dolphin Company located in the United Kingdom.

Tek Talk presents Kelly Egan and Ken Goulston from the Sprint Wireless Disability Center

July 25, 2017 01:00 - 59 minutes - 20.4 MB

Kelly Egan and Ken Goulston will be discussing the Sprint Wireless Disability Center and how they can assist blind and deaf customers with Sprint products and services.

Tek Talk presenting Robert Sweetman from Sweetman Systems Regarding a comparison of some of the accessible GPS systems along with some current up-to-date phone apps

July 18, 2017 01:00 - 57 minutes - 19.8 MB

Robert Sweetman has been in the business of putting accessible technology systems together for individuals who are blind and businesses hiring blind folks for over 25 years.

Tek Talk presents Julian Vargas to discuss malware and its effects in the home and business environments

July 11, 2017 01:00 - 48 minutes - 16.7 MB

Julian is a Mobile Assistive Technology Specialist who believes that Mobile Assistive Technology is the future. Empowering blind

Tek Talk presents Brian Hartgen from Hartgen Consultancy

June 27, 2017 01:00 - 1 hour - 20.7 MB

Many people are now turning to the JAWS for Windows screen-reader from VFO, particularly now that Window-Eyes is no longer a viable option.

Tek TalkPresents Janet Dickelman, The ACB Convention Coordinator Regarding the 2017 CB Conference and Convention

June 20, 2017 01:00 - 59 minutes - 20.4 MB

Janet Dickelman lives in ST. Paul, Minnesota. She has been ACB Convention Coordinator since 2012. Prior to that she was the convention information desk coordinator for 3 years. Janet served on the ACB board from 2010 to 2014.

Tek Talk will be presentingg from my computer, Janet Ingber who will be discussing her latest book on the Mac Operating System

June 13, 2017 01:00 - 51 minutes - 17.8 MB

Tek Talk will be presenting Janet Ingber, a person who has previously presented numerous times on Tek Talk, and a person who has written a new book regarding necessary information on getting started using the MAC computer.

Tek Talk presents Ken Twergo from The Low Vision Store Regarding the Orcam Reading System

June 06, 2017 01:00 - 52 minutes - 18.1 MB

Ken Twergo met his partner Patty White in Arizona.

Tek Talk will be presenting all of you who are interested regarding what you consider technological items which you use in and around the home to make life easier

May 16, 2017 01:00 - 1 hour - 28.8 MB

I have been asked to have a session of Tek Talk related to items we use in and around the house which have some or a lot of technological value which makes life a lot easier, especially for those of us who are blind or low vision.

Tek Talk featuring Gabe Griffith from HumanWare’s Tech Support Group

May 09, 2017 01:00 - 54 minutes - 18.8 MB

Gabe will be discussing a variety of products from HumanWare, and how their Tech Support works. He will also give us some of the upcoming updates to the Victor Reader Stream, Second Generation, and what they will mean to the end user.

TEK TALK WILL BE PRESENTING MYSTIC ACCESS WHO WILL DISCUSS THE GOOGLE SUITE OF PRODUCTS AND MORE

May 02, 2017 01:00 - 1 hour - 22.8 MB

In the final quarter of 2016, Mystic Access released their comprehensive audio overview of Google's suite of products, including docs, Drive, Sheets, Slides, Hangouts and ChromeVox.

Tek Talk will be presenting JONATHAN MOSEN to discuss the latest updates of Windows 10

April 25, 2017 01:00 - 1 hour - 31.8 MB

Jonathan Mosen has presented on Tek Talk numerous times throughout several years.

Tek Talk featuring Joseph Lee - New NVDA Features

April 18, 2017 01:00 - 1 hour - 22.2 MB

Press release:

Tek Talk featuring Thomas Domville (AKA AnonyMouse)

April 11, 2017 01:00 - 1 hour - 24.1 MB

Tek Talk is proud to welcome Thomas Domville (AnonyMouse) to discuss a number of apps presented over a period of time on AppleVis

Tek Talk will be featuring Rom Miller (Product Manager at VFO group) and Adi Kushnir ( elita Group)

March 28, 2017 01:00 - 1 hour - 27.7 MB

First of all, a great big thanks to both John and Larry Gassman for writing this Newswire and recording the interview which you will hear Monday, March 27th.

Tek Talk will present CSUN, 2017, with our friends John and Larry Gasman

March 21, 2017 01:00 - 54 minutes - 18.8 MB

State tune this coming Monday for a great review of the CSUN Conference which was recently held in San Diego with reports, interviews, and perhaps some editorials from John and Larry Gasman who visited numerous exhibits, attended many workshops, and re

Tek talk featuring the BrailleSense Polaris with Dave Wilkinson, National Education Manager, HIMS-Inc.

March 14, 2017 01:00 - 59 minutes - 20.6 MB

HIMS unveiled BrailleSense Polaris, the latest member of the BrailleSense family of products at the CSUN Conference, March 6, 2017.

Tek talk featuring Andrea Pitsenbarger and the another social media tool, Facebook, and best practices on how to best use Facebook with a PC, a BrailleSense, and an iPhone

March 07, 2017 02:00 - 1 hour - 22.8 MB

Andrea Pitsenbarger has worked in the area of blindness-oriented technology since 2004. She is primarily a jaws and windows-based trainer, but has also worked with students using braille notetakers and IOS devices.

Tek Talk featuring Mark Taylor and the use of Twitter, 5PM, PAC and 8 PM EST, in the PAT PRICE ROOM

February 21, 2017 02:00 - 1 hour - 22.8 MB

Mark Taylor, who is a former manager of new technology at UCLA and who is also the moderator of both the V iPhone and Mac Visionaries support groups, is a longtime access technology enthusiast who has served as a beta tester for many popular smart phon

Tek Talk Gadgets Around the Home

February 14, 2017 02:00 - 57 minutes - 19.6 MB

Good morning Tek Talk listeners/audience. This evening we are going to have a discussion of some of our most favorite household/computer gadgets.

Tek Talk Features Joseph Norton Discussing Accessible Windows 10 Future Upgrade

February 07, 2017 02:00 - 56 minutes - 19.3 MB

This evening's Tek Talk program will feature Mr. Joseph Norton who will be discussing a podcast he recently produced.

Tek Talk presents Mr. Gabe Vega, CEO of Commtech LLC, located in Phoenix, AZ

January 31, 2017 02:00 - 58 minutes - 23.3 MB

Tek Talk presents Mr. Gabe Vega, CEO of Commtech LLC, located in Phoenix, AZ. [email protected]

Tek talk welcomes Mike May the 2017 Consumer Electronics Show Recap

January 24, 2017 02:00 - 1 hour - 20.8 MB

It gives me great pleasure in announcing our special guest on Tek Talk for Monday, January 23, 2017, Mike May, who most of us have known for a number of years.

Tek Talk featuring BARD Express presented by Don Olson from the NLS

January 17, 2017 02:00 - 56 minutes - 19.4 MB

Hello, Tek Talk listeners. This coming Monday, January 16, 2017, Tek Talk will present Mr. Don Olson who will be speaking about Bard Express, a faster method of downloading books from the NLS.

Kim Komando podcast How technology is making the impossible possible

January 13, 2017 19:41 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MB

Hello, In October of 2016,Jonathan Mosen of Freedom Scientific, makers of JAWS for Windows emailed to ask me if I'd like to participate in a podcast with the topic of Asistive Technology.

Tek talk featuring John Gassman discussing QCast

January 10, 2017 02:00 - 59 minutes - 20.5 MB

For next Monday's segment, John Gassman will be joining us to share, for the very first time, a fairly easy-to-use podcaster called QCast. Just about all of us know John who has presented numerous times over the years on Tek Talk.

TEK TALK WELCOMES AMANDA TOLSON, DIRECTOR OF SALES, ENVISION AMERICA TO DISCUSS THE MANY PRODUCTS OFFERED FOR THE HOLIDAY SEASON

December 20, 2016 02:00 - 1 hour - 22.1 MB

We've been celebrating our 20th Anniversary this year. It's been a really busy and exciting. 20 years ago En-Vision America started in Phil Raistrick's basement.

TEK TALK AGAIN WELCOMES MYSTIC ACCESS TO DISCUSS AND DEMONSTRATE Alexa VERSUS GOOGLE HOME

December 13, 2016 02:00 - 1 hour - 25.8 MB

In this presentation Chris, Kim and Lisa from Mystic Access introduce the Google home and Alexa virtual assistant products to one another.

Tek Talk THE BRAILLE SUPERSTORE FEATURING DANNY MARVEL

December 06, 2016 02:00 - 47 minutes - 16.2 MB

Danny from the Braille Superstore will be joining us to share, for the very first time, anicdotes of the company's very early years.

TEK TALK WELCOMES BRIAN CHARLSON OF THE CARROLL CENTER FOR THE BLIND TO DISCUSS THE AMAZON KINDLE FIRE

November 29, 2016 02:00 - 1 hour - 23.6 MB

During the past couple of years, Amazon has introduced a number of interesting products to its customers including its customers who are blind or visually impaired.

TEK TALK FEATURES JOHN GASSMAN, ALL ABOUT DROP BOX

November 22, 2016 02:00 - 54 minutes - 18.7 MB

We'll talk about what drop box is, how it worksw and even what to put in your drop box folder and what to avoid. We'll demonstrate,sharing a folder and then accepting the invitation as well.

ACCESSIBLE WORLD PRESENTS STOCKING STUFFERS PART II

November 15, 2016 02:00 - 2 hours - 44.1 MB

Dear Friends and Supporting Vendors

TEK TALK WELCOMES GREG STILSON, HUMANWARE PRODUCT MANAGER,BRAILLE AND GPS PRODUCTS TO DISCUSS THE NEWEST UPDATES FOR THE BRAILLENOTE TOUCH

November 01, 2016 01:00 - 1 hour - 24.6 MB

At the CSUN 2016 conference HumanWare unveiled the world's first Google certified braille Tablet, the BrailleNote Touch and it began shipping in May of this year.

TEK TALK WELCOMES ERIC DAMERY, VFO, VICE PRESIDENT, SOFTWARE PRODUCT MANAGEMENT, JAWS 18

October 25, 2016 01:00 - 1 hour - 32.5 MB

Eric Damery will be discussing the newest features found in JAWS 18. He has been our honored speaker numerous times on Tek talk.

TEK TALK WELCOMES MYSTIC ACCESS TO DISCUSS THEIR NEWEST PRODUCTS AND TUTORIALS

October 18, 2016 01:00 - 1 hour - 61.8 MB

Mystic Access is excited to share their newly-released and upcoming audio tutorials and products with the Tek Talk audience.

TEK TALK WELCOMES SUMAN KANUGANTI, Developer of the talking google glasses

October 11, 2016 01:00 - 1 hour - 20.9 MB

Aira develops transformative remote assistive technology that connects the blind with a network of certified agents via wearable smart glasses and an augmented reality dashboard that allows agents to see what the blind person sees in real time.

TEK TALK WELCOMES OUR FRIEND TIM CUMINGS TO DISCUSS GOLDWAVE

October 04, 2016 01:00 - 58 minutes - 20.2 MB

Goldwave is an affordable, accessible, and powerful audio editing program for windows.

TEK TALK WELCOMES ROB MEREDITH, THE DEVELOPER OF NEARBY EXPLORER, AMERICAN PRINTING HOUSE FOR THE BLIND

September 20, 2016 01:00 - 1 hour - 26.2 MB

CONTACT: Roberta Williams, (502) 899-2357 (office), [email protected]

TEK TALK PRESENTS JONATHAN MOSEN TO DISCUSS HIS NEWEST BOOK: "IOS 10 WITHOUT THE EYE"

September 13, 2016 01:00 - 1 hour - 22.5 MB

Ahead of the release of iOS 10, Jonathan Mosen will discuss his book "iOS 10 Without the Eye", available from the Mosen Consulting website, to be released on the same day as iOS 10. Jonathan Mosen Mosen Consulting