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Apple Accessibility In iOS 7. Jun 12, 2013

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In this Episode we learn as iOS 7 offers unmatched accessibility support that you can use to reach a wider audience. Hear about the latest changes in GuidedAccess and VoiceOver and how you can take advantage of these technologies to help people with disabilities stay on task and get more value out of your app.

Google Sessions On ChromeVox. Jun 03, 2013

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In this Episode, Charles Chen, David Tseng and Volker Sorge from Google demonstrate the latest version of ChromeVox. This screen reader offers advanced navigation facilities for complex content such as tables and mathematical formulas as well as support for Braille and new HTML5 UI controls such as date/time, and media controls. ChromeVox is specifically built to handle modern web content in all its richness and is Javascript based making it easy for developers to create cutting-edge accessible web applications.

Canes, Trains and Automobiles. May 30, 2013

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Today I want to take you on a journey. Sorry, or should I say, thankfully, not my life's journey, just the simple daily journey of my commute to work. Other than by my wonderful Guide Dog Earl, the successful navigation of each of the legs of my journey was improved by some kind of assistive tech in the environment. I used the Olympus DN-5 Voice Recorder to capture my walk to the train, than bus ride and finally my arrival at work. I hope you enjoy the soundscapes ranging from an early morning walk along the lake to a bus ride with an overly exuberant driver.

Google Sessions On Android. May 19, 2013

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In this episode, we have an exclusive recording of the Google Accessibility Development Team demonstrating Talkback on the Android platform. TV Raman and his fellow Googlers enlighten us on the features of Talkback, zoom, contrast, and magnification.

Siberians and Labradors and Canes, Oh My! May 01, 2013

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In our final instalment from the CSUN13 convention floor, CBT could not forget about canes and guide dogs. There was Gordon from AmbuTech featuring canes such as a prototype telescopic fibreglass cane that locks by twisting at the top of the handle, a rigid folding cane with an American made oak wood handle with a natural finish. We also meet a gentleman and his guide dogs, a 3 year old Siberian husky and 11 year old labrador.

PLEXTALK Product Line. Apr 23, 2013

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In this episode we get an overview of the products from PLEXTALK, offering better reading environments to people with visual impairments or print disability in the world by supplying accessible digital talking book players or recorders that comply with DAISY(*) standard.

Pico Pen – Enabling Drawing For The Blind. Apr 22, 2013

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In this episode which is unedited coverage from CSUN13. As we were leaving the convention floor, we came across an amazing pen for the blind before it was packed away and returned to Japan. Nippon Telesoft, makers of the Seika braille displays were showcasing tactile artwork drawn by blind Japanese students, using a pen-shaped device called the Pico which transfers balls of wax into raised lines.

Orion Webbox & Iris Webradio. Apr 20, 2013

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In this episode we get a glimpse of the Orion Webbox and Iris webradio from Solutions - Radio. As blind and visually impaired are dependent on audible information. For the VI community, contribution and distribution of sound or audio is essential to be in touch with the outside world. The Orion Webbox and Iris webradio on the other hand is a user friendly, stand-alone device, which when connected to the Internet allows you to listen to it without the use of a PC! The Webradio is ideal for the blind or visually impaired as it has a simple user interface. To operate the unit press only the on/off button. Within seconds a pre-selected station can be heard. Pre-selects can be programmed to meet the demand of the individual listener. The scroll button enables you to choose from your personalized selection. This could be the daily newspaper, a book, or any other special program. A future feature will be a text-to-speech version of the Webradio.

EmploymentLink 2013 – Insights Into Hiring and Retaining People with Disabilities. Apr 20, 2013

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In this episode CBT would like to feature EmploymentLink 2013: Insights into Hiring and Retaining People with Disabilities Thursday, 2 May 2013, Ed Roberts Campus, Berkeley CA 94703 Co-hosted by Adaptive Technology Services and Sterling Adaptives, EmploymentLINK is an annual one day educational seminar for employers, disability employment professionals, and leaders. EmploymentLink will provide employers with new insights into the full potential of employees with disabilities and will provide opportunities to explore and better understand strategies and resources to empower employers to retain the skills of experienced employees who may have developed a disability that is impacting their performance and productivity. Interact with employment and HR professionals. Hear from businesses who explain how hiring and retaining individuals with disabilities positively impacts their bottom line. Learn from software developers who are working to make their products accessible. Meet technology manufacturers and service providers that support this community. Speakers include representatives from Intuit, Inc., and "My Blind Spot" To ask a question or reserve your space contact: Chrissy Dodds: CDodds@AdaptiveTec.com Lesley Ann Gibbons: Lesley@SterlingAdaptives.com

Orion TI-84 Plus Graphing Calculator – Coming To A School Near You. Apr 19, 2013

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In this episode Ken from APH introduces the Orion TI-84 Plus, Which consists of a compact accessory that is attached to the top of the TI-84 Plus enabling a user who is visually impaired to interact with the TI-84 Plus using speech, audio, and haptic (vibration) feedback? All textual and symbolic information on the screen, as well as each key-press is spoken using high-quality synthesized speech. Most importantly, graphs can be explored using either spoken announcements or the SonoGraph™ audio and haptic feedback. The user can also review the contents of the screen at any time, including all text and graphical information, without affecting the calculation. The unit is fully expandable with hardware accessories through a USB port and can also print or emboss graphs when connected to a printer or braille embosser.

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