Latest Accessible Podcast Episodes
Tek Talk welcomes Matthew Horspool, General Manager at the Braillists Foundation, to discuss connecting a Braille Display. 04/08/2024
Tek Talk - April 23, 2024 23:25 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingMatthew Horspool is the General Manager at the Braillists Foundation, which promotes braille and braille technology. He is also heavily involved in both the braille and assistive technology industries, and his day job is delivering screen reader and braille display/notetaker training. Matthew w...
Tek Talk welcomes a panel to discuss the March, 2024 CSUN convention. 04/01/2024
Tek Talk - April 17, 2024 01:57 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingPanelists will include John Gassman, Steve Bauer, Michael Babcock and Marty Sobo. They’ll play brief audio clips and discuss what they saw in the exhibit hall. Presenter contact info:
Tek Talk welcomes Envision co-founders Karthik Mahadevan and Karthik Kannan as they delve into the latest CSUN updates and discuss Envision’s latest updates including an upcoming AI assistant. 03/18/2024
Tek Talk - April 04, 2024 19:40 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingTek Talk welcomes Envision co-founders Karthik Mahadevan and Karthik Kannan as they delve into the latest CSUN updates and discuss Envision’s latest updates including an upcoming AI assistant. Don’t miss out! Presenter contact info: Karthik Mahadevan, Envision Chief Executive Officer Karthik Kan...
Tek Talk welcomes Amos Miller, Glidance Founder and CEO, to discuss Glide, the first self-guided mobility aid designed to help individuals with sight loss navigate the world with ease. 03/25/2024
Tek Talk - March 29, 2024 10:47 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1 ratingA groundbreaking leap in assistive technology, Glide combines cutting-edge navigational robotics and AI to provide you with an intuitive and comfortable guided experience. Using real-time data from an array of advanced sensors, Glide autonomously steers the way. It maps the best routes, identif...
Tek Talk welcomes Mike May and Gena Harper to discuss the 2024 Consumer Electronics Show and what it means for blind persons. 03/11/2024
Tek Talk - March 29, 2024 10:26 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingTek Talk welcomes Mike May and Gena Harper to discuss the 2024 Consumer Electronics Show and what it means for blind persons. Join us to hear highlights of the 2024 Consumer Electronics Show from Mike May and Gena Harper. Mike has been providing his summary of CES for over 20 years. They will t...
Tek Talk welcomes Zhi Huang and Don Olson of NLS BARD to discuss Playing audio books with BARD Express for Windows. 03/04/2024
Tek Talk - March 19, 2024 14:02 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingThe BARD Express Windows app provides NLS BARD patrons an easy-to-use interface to search, browse, download, transfer, and manage free Braille and audio books. The latest update now also offers the ability to play the audio books on a Windows device! Join Zhi Huang and Don Olson from NLS for a d...
Tek Talk welcomes Ron Miller of Vispero to discuss tips for using the web. 02/26/2024
Tek Talk - March 09, 2024 20:20 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingPresenter Contact Info Email: [email protected]
Unlocking Inclusive Travel: Pioneering Accessibility in Vacation Rentals with Lorraine Woodward
Accessibility Is Home podcast - February 29, 2024 13:00 - 42 minutesTraveling can be challenging if you are disabled because of inaccessible short term rentals. But through the help of disabled homeowners and "Becoming Rentable," that will change! In honor of Accessibility Is Home podcast winning the Sonic Bloom Pioneer Award, to pioneers are interviewed - An...
Tek Talk welcomes Tamara Rorie of the NLS to discuss the BARD eReader Braille displays. 02/12/2024
Tek Talk - February 28, 2024 01:26 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingPresenter Contact Info Email: [email protected]
Tek Talk welcomes Deane Blazie, David Goldfield, and Stephen Clower to discuss the BT Speak, a pocket computer for the Blind with a Braille keyboard and Speech output by Blazie Technologies. 02/19/2024
Tek Talk - February 24, 2024 13:56 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1 ratingBlazie Technologies presents, the BT Speak, a pocket computer for the Blind with a Braille keyboard and Speech output. Deane Blazie, David Goldfield, and Stephen Clower will give a demonstration of Blazie Technologies new product and answer questions about the product and the new company. Presen...
Tek Talk welcomes Mike Calvo and Matt Campbell of Pneuma Solutions to discuss the latest about Remote Incident Manager (RIM) and the ACB BITS promotion. 02/05/2024
Tek Talk - February 12, 2024 15:48 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingAlso, Mike will touch on the almost shutting down of Menus4ALL and the last chance to keep them alive type of situation. Presenter Contact Info Mike Calvo Email: [email protected] Matt Campbell Email: [email protected] Website: https://pneumasolutions.com/
Tek Talk welcomes Cindy Hollis, Manager of Membership Engagement for the American Council of the Blind, to discuss the ACB Community platform. 01/29/2024
Tek Talk - February 02, 2024 05:12 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingPresenter Contact Info Email: [email protected] Bio Cindy Hollis serves as Manager of Membership Engagement for the American Council of the Blind, working remotely from her home in Flat Rock, Michigan. In this role, she works closely with affiliate leaders and members, and oversees the thriving AC...
Tek Talk welcomes Michael Babcock, Michael Doise, and Marty Sobo to discuss the IAC Podcast Network and the podcasts that each of them have a part in producing. 01/22/2024
Tek Talk - January 26, 2024 16:51 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingMichael Babcock will share information about Technically Working, hosted by Michael Babcock and Damashe Thomas, focusing on technology and productivity tips across various platforms including Mac OS, iPhone, Android, and Windows. Michael Doise will share information about the IA Cast podcast...
The New Era of Inclusive Home Construction
Accessibility Is Home podcast - January 15, 2024 00:00 - 49 minutesI teamed up with Griffin Benton from the Maryland Building Industry Association for a heart-to-heart on the Universal Design and Visitability for Housing Act that's revolutionizing homes in Prince George's County, Maryland. We're marking International Day of Acceptance for Disability by celebrat...
Tek Talk welcomes Jeff Bishop, President of the Blind Information Technology Specialists (BITS) ACB affiliate, to discuss it and its offerings and programs for the new year. Presenter. 01/08/2024
Tek Talk - January 12, 2024 13:21 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingContact Info Email: [email protected]
Tek Talk features our own Larry Gassman on a retro techno theme of open reel recording and playing a CBS Radio Workshop program titled “I Have Three Heads”. 12/11/2023
Tek Talk - December 18, 2023 07:24 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1 ratingToday we use digital technology. It is commonplace. But in the mid 1950’s they used open reel tape recorders. They cut and spliced tapes to edit material. The first 30 minutes of tek Talk will be devoted to a rather whimsical program from the CBS Radio Workshop entitled: ”I have three heads”. T...
Making Homes More Accessible for Disabled Children in Tennessee – How Tucker’s House transforms Houses into Homes
Accessible Housing Matters - December 18, 2023 06:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsHow can the design of a home transform the daily life of a child with disabilities and have a lasting impact throughout their lifetime? How does this transformation affect their family and caregivers? This episode features Marcel Hernandez Development Director of Tucker's House, a nonprofi...
Tek Talk welcomes Chris and Kim Nova of Mystic Access to discuss the Smart Vision 3 phone by Kapsys. 12/04/2023
Tek Talk - December 07, 2023 03:09 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1 ratingIf you’re looking for a phone that uses speech throughout, is fully customizable, and uses simple navigation strategies, the Smart Vision 3 by Kapsys may be the answer. Chris and Kim Nova with Mystic Access give you a tour, share how this cell phone compares with others you may know about, and d...
Creating a Barrier-Free World: Insights from Disability Advocate Leslie Davis
Accessibility Is Home podcast - December 02, 2023 14:00 - 41 minutesWhat happens when an architectural enthusiast, world traveler, and disability advocate merges her passion with her profession? Meet Leslie Davis, who has spent the past 20 years coordinating disability services and making the world a more accessible place during her international travels. After...
Tek Talk welcomes Ron Miller of Vispero to discuss the new split Braille feature in the latest version of JAWS. 11/27/2023
Tek Talk - November 30, 2023 06:24 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingPresenter Contact Info Email: [email protected]
Tek Talk features Stocking Stuffers Part 3 with Katie White of Magical Moments Vacations and Barry Scheur of Guidelights and Gadgets. 11/20/2023
Tek Talk - November 21, 2023 20:35 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1 ratingKatie 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. Magical Moments Vacations Join Katie White as she talks the benefits of travel, budgeting, and planning! Katie will also be giving information on her upcomi...
Inclusive Alzheimer's Home Design: Lighting the world in Teal
Accessibility Is Home podcast - November 20, 2023 13:00 - 52 minutesThis week, we take you on an enlightening journey through the world of accessibility and home design for individuals with dementia and Neurodivergent disabilities. Jonathan Katz joins us to untangle the complexities of accessible design in kitchens and bathrooms. Together, we dig deep into the ...
Tek Talk features Stocking Stuffers Part 2 with Denise Russell of Speak To Me Catalog and Raquel Gomez of the San Francisco Lighthouse Store. 11/13/2023
Tek Talk - November 16, 2023 03:41 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1 ratingDenise will present in the first half hour from 8 to 8:30pm Eastern and Raquel 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 ...
Here’s an idea: Make homes more accessible in an affordable way AND create jobs for marginalized groups at the same time!
Accessible Housing Matters - November 13, 2023 06:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsWhat if we could bridge the gap between accessible housing for the aging population and job creation for marginalized communities? Join us for an inspiring conversation with Kat Kabat, Director of Construction Operations at Hope Renovations, a non-profit organization transforming lives thr...
Tek Talk features Stocking Stuffers Part 1 with Jason Meddaugh or Michael Babcock of A. T. Guys and Charlotte Lang of Mama Otter’s Tidbits. 11/06/2023
Tek Talk - November 09, 2023 02:17 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingA. T. Guys will present in the first half hour from 8 to 8:30pm Eastern and Mama Otter’s Tidbits will present in the second half hour from 8:30 to 9pm Eastern. A. T. Guys A. T. Guys offers Affordable access technology for experts and brand new users. Our products include Bluetooth speakers, ke...
November 4, 2023
Best of the Buzz - November 04, 2023 12:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsThis month, Bill tells us about a memoir about growing up in a family-owned Chinese restaurant and the lessons the author learned from the customers. Plus, airplane coffee on Alaska Airlines is supposedly about to get a lot better. And, Bill talks about a scathing obituary, written by a Canadian ...
Tek Talk welcomes Matthew Horspool, General Manager at the Braillists Foundation, to discuss choosing a Braille Display. 10/30/2023
Tek Talk - November 01, 2023 16:38 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1 ratingMatthew Horspool is the General Manager at the Braillists Foundation, which promotes braille and braille technology. He is also heavily involved in both the braille and assistive technology industries, and his day job is delivering screen reader and braille display/notetaker training. Matthew w...
Tek Talk welcomes Jeff Bishop to discuss the next release of Windows 11. 10/16/2023
Tek Talk - November 01, 2023 16:34 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingMicrosoft has been hard at work on the next release of Windows 11. Come learn more about the new Windows Explorer, the new CoPilot for Windows, all new voices for Narrator, the changes to Windows settings and much more. We will also spend some time talking about the steps you might consider in t...
Tek Talk welcomes Quentin Christensen, the NV Access Training and Support Manager, to discuss the latest release of NVDA. 10/23/2023
Tek Talk - October 24, 2023 17:55 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingQuentin Christensen has been part of the NV Access team since 2015 after working as an adaptive technology trainer with a major blindness agency for over a decade. As the Training and Support Manager, Quentin is responsible for the NVDA training materials, certification program and coordinating...
Tek Talk welcomes Jeff Bishop to discuss the next release of Windows 11. 10/16/2023
Tek Talk - October 24, 2023 17:46 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingMicrosoft has been hard at work on the next release of Windows 11. Come learn more about the new Windows Explorer, the new CoPilot for Windows, all new voices for Narrator, the changes to Windows settings and much more. We will also spend some time talking about the steps you might consider in ta...
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