Canadialog, the Canadian podcast related to assistive technologies for visually impaired persons

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Podcast about OCR solutions part 2: apps available on mobile devices and standalone reading machines Mar 23, 2018

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In this podcast, Olivier and Alexandre discuss about OCR solutions available on mobile devices as well as standalone reading machines. Apps and devices covered in this podcast include:

Android:
iOS:
Standalone reading machines:
- Clear Reader
- Eye-Pal
- OrCam
- SARA Ce

Visit our website regularly to be informed when new Podcast becomes available or subscribe to our Youtube channel. Also, please note that our podcasts are now available on iTunes as well as on Victor Reader.

In addition, as a reminder, the Canadialog team can offer private or group training on request on the use of OCR solutions or any other assistive technologies. Do not hesitate to contact our team to learn more about training we can offer.

Enjoy!

Introducing Crafting Kingdom, a very nice accessible game! Mar 14, 2018

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This week, we continue our game series. Olivier is back to show you Crafting Kingdom, which is available on iOS and Android. He shows you the different options available and how to play it. Please note that sighted persons can turn the accessibility mode off and play this game as well. Don't hesitate to share it with people around you. Also, don't hesitate to contact us if you have any suggestions of a games you would like us to show in a future podcast.

In addition, as a reminder, the Canadialog team can offer private or group training on request on the use of any kind of assistive technologies. Do not hesitate to contact our team to learn more about training we can offer.

Enjoy!

Connecting a Victor Reader device to the Internet should be easy! Learn how to do it! Mar 05, 2018

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Would you like to access online content with Victor Stream new generation or Trek and you don't know how to do it? In this podcast, Alexandre shows you how to connect to a Wi-Fi network using the virtual keyboard on the Victor Reader Stream new generation. He shows you both methods available to enter text. Alexandre also instructs you how to subscribe to the Canadialog podcast feed, how to listen radio as well as how to download Daisy books from the CELA library which is a popular Canadian service for persons who can't access printed material. Please note That these procedures also work with the new Victor Reader Trek.

In addition, as a reminder, the Canadialog team can offer private or group training on request on the use of Victor Reader or any other assistive technologies. Do not hesitate to contact our team to learn more about training we can offer.

Enjoy!

Podcast about OCR solutions part 1: apps available for Windows Feb 20, 2018

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In this podcast, Olivier and Alexandre will discuss about OCR solutions available on Windows. Windows apps include OpenBook, JAWS OCR, KNFB Reader and Kurzweil. At the end of this episode, you should be able to know which of these apps best suit your needs. Please note that other solutions are also available on mobile. We will discuss about these solutions in the next episode about this topic so stay tuned!

Enjoy!

Play accessible online games using the web client of QuentinC's Playroom platform Feb 08, 2018

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In this podcast, Olivier will show you how to use the QuentinC's Playroom web client. The demonstration will be made on IOS. However, it is also possible to play on Mac OS, Android, Linux and Windows. Concerning the Android platform, in some cases you may experience better results by using the Firefox Focus web browser instead of Google Chrome or the standard version of Firefox. We would like to thank Siena Trigiani, a faithful listener, for this useful comment. You can find all of the documentation as well as the web client link by going on www.qcsalon.net with your web browser.

In addition, as a reminder, the Canadialog team can offer private or group training on request on the use of this accessible game platform or any other assistive technologies. Do not hesitate to contact our team to learn more about training we can offer.

Enjoy!

Using ribbon menus is like a nightmare for you? This podcast is the one you need! Jan 30, 2018

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When using Windows and especially Microsoft Office, we find more and more regular ribbons that replace the classic menu bars. These ribbons can easily disorient users of screen reading software. During this show, Olivier will give you tips and tricks as well as keyboard shortcuts to facilitate usage of this component.

In addition, as a reminder, the Canadialog team can offer private or group training on request on the use of assistive technologies. Do not hesitate to contact our team to learn more about training we can offer.

Enjoy!

Play accessible online games using the Windows client of QuentinC's Playroom platform Jan 23, 2018

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In this podcast, Olivier shows you how to use the QuentinC's Playroom Windows client. He shows you how to install it as well as how to use it. Also, please note that you may need to turn off the Windows Defender antivirus to install the Windows Client even if this software is perfectly legit. Olivier will show you how to do that as well. You can find the complete procedure here: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4027187/windows-turn-off-windows-defender-antivirus You can find all of the documentation as well as the Windows client by typing www.qcsalon.net in your web browser.

Enjoy!

iPhone 8 and iPhone X, all about accessibility for VoiceOver users Jan 16, 2018

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Earlier this fall, we told you about new Apple products to come, the iPhone 8 and iPhone 10. We were able to grab and test these products during the holidays. First, Olivier gives you his first impressions on the iPhone 8. He then shows you how to setup Touch ID. Then, Alexandre explains and demonstrates how to use the new gestures available with VoiceOver on the iPhone 10 used to replace the home button. He also shows you how to setup Face ID using VoiceOver.

In addition, as a reminder, the Canadialog team can offer private or group training on request on the use of mobile technologies. Do not hesitate to contact our support team to learn more about training we can offer.

Enjoy and we wish you all the best for 2018!

Podcast about exploring voice profiles settings available with JAWS Dec 19, 2017

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For this last podcast of the year 2017, Alexandre and Olivier show you the different options available in JAWS's Voice ajustment settings. At the end of this podcast, you should be able to know and understand what is a voice profile, be able to create one, as well as setup a specific voice profile for a specific application. You will also be able to set your voice profiles separately for each language you wish to use.

In addition, please note that the Canadialog team can offer private or group training on request on the use of assistive technologies. Do not hesitate to contact our support team to learn more about training we can offer.

Enjoy and we wish you a happy holiday season!

Having issues with Firefox and your screen reader, we explain you what’s going on and how to fix this bug Dec 03, 2017

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In this podcast, Alexandre tells you about Mozilla Firefox version 57. This version was released at the middle of the month of November. Alexandre explains you why this version causes issues for screen reader users. He then shows you how to uninstall this version and how to install the ESR version, which will reinstall Firefox as it was before version 57.

Canadialog team remains available to provide you answers to your questions.

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