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Tek Talk welcomes Earle Harrison of HIMS to discuss the SensePlayer. 04/24/2023 May 08, 2023

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Below is the information on the SensePlayer copied from the HIMS product website:

The SensePlayer is more than your normal multimedia player. Read and play your favorite documents and media from a wide variety of supported file types using the tactile keyboard that fits comfortably in the palm of your hand. Access web radio, download books, make high-fidelity recordings, connect and control your mobile device, and so much more.

Expect more with the SensePlayer from HIMS. Small on Size, Big on Features Multimedia and Book Reader

Can read and play a variety of file types, including TXT, RTF, HTML, HTM, XML, DOC, DOCX, PDF, EPUB, MP3, MP4, WAV, WMA, WMV, OGG, ASF, AAC, AVI, FLAC, 3GP, MPG, M4A, DAISY text and audio, and more. Smart Connect

Unique functionality that allows you to use SensePlayer as a tactile Bluetooth keyboard and remote control for your Apple or Android mobile device. You can also optionally send your Smart phone audio via Bluetooth to the SensePlayer. High-quality Recording

Record high-quality audio from the internal stereo microphones, or a USB plug and play audio source.

Presenter Contact Info Earle Harrison, HIMS National Account Manager Email: earle@hims-inc.com Website: https://hims-inc.com/product/senseplayer/ Support email: support@hims-inc.com

Tek Talk welcomes Jeff Bishop to discuss an overview of Chat GPT and AI. 04/17/2023 May 02, 2023

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Jeff Bishop, Michael Babcock, Michael Doise and Damashe Thomas will discuss an overview of Chat GPT and AI.

Tek Talk welcomes Oran McAllister, Client Engagement Officer at NaviLens, to discuss the NaviLens app and the NaviLens codes. 04/10/2023 Apr 27, 2023

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In the presentation, Oran will give a short introduction to NaviLens and the NaviLens codes including a little about how the codes were developed and tested. He will then speak about current use cases and the variety of ways NaviLens codes can be used. Additionally, he will speak a little about the free personal codes as well as the free kit for schools and associations. He will also answer any questions during the presentation.

Presenter Contact Info Oran McAllister is the Client Engagement Officer at NaviLens, he is tasked with working directly with the users of the app and codes as well as with organisations who may be interested in using NaviLens technology in achieving their accessibility goals. Email: oran.mcallister@navilens.com Website: https://www.navilens.com/en/

Tek Talk welcomes Jenine Stanley, Aira Director of Customer Communications, to discuss the new Aira Explorer app. 04/03/2023 Apr 17, 2023

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Presenter Contact Info Email: jenine.stanley@aira.io Website: https://aira.io/

Tek Talk welcomes Ron Miller of the Vispero Training Department to discuss managing your Outlook Inbox with JAWS. 03/27/2023 Apr 10, 2023

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Learn how to create folders and move messages; use basic rules to manage conversations; and use the Clean Up feature to manage your Inbox. Join Ron Miller from the Vispero training department. Presenter Contact Info Email: RMiller@Vispero.com

Tek Talk welcomes Larry Gassman, John Gassman, and Brad Snyder to discuss last week’s CSUN conference. 03/20/2023 Apr 04, 2023

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Please join us tonight to hear a report by our Tek Talk team who attended last week’s CSUN conference. The presentation will be all about CSUN including 20 minutes of audio as well as a firsthand discussion.

Tek Talk welcomes Stephanie Jones, VP of Marketing for Menus4ALL, to discuss this iOS app. 03/06/2023 Mar 28, 2023

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From the https://www.menus4all.com/ website: 750,000 Accessible Restaurant Menus Yes, that’s not a typo. The Menus4ALL iPhone app offers 500,000 accessible menus in the United States and 250,000 accessible menus in Canada.

Wherever you are and whenever you want, The Menus4ALL iPhone app is the largest network of restaurant menus in one place and all of the menus are fully accessible.

Perfect for when you are out running errands and want to know what restaurants are near your current location. Great for planning a night out with friends. Favorite menus that you want to look at later or when you know you are going back for that amazing dish.

Presenter Contact Info Stephanie Jones VP of Marketing for Menus4ALL Phone: (901) 428-2942 Email: stephanie@menus4all.com Bio: Stephanie Jones is the VP of Marketing for Menus4ALL, an accessibility solutions company, whose mission is to change lives one accessible menu at a time. Stephanie became part of the BVI community when she lost her sight sixteen years ago due to optic atrophy. After completing rehab, she adapted her professional background in pharmacy to teaching individuals like herself with visual impairments. Currently, Stephanie teaches braille and assistive technology with an emphasis on the accessibility features of Apple products. She works with employers, organizations, governments, and companies worldwide on their disability inclusion and digital accessibility. Stephanie met Helen Fernety, the founder of Menus4ALL, in 2018. The pair combined their talents to launch a website offering 50,000 accessible menus throughout the United States in October 2019. In November 2022, the company launched its first iOS app. The app offers 500,000 accessible menus in the United States and 250,000 accessible menus throughout Canada. When Stephanie is not working to improve the lives of the BVI community, she is the proud mother of five amazing children ranging from 10 to 24 in age. She loves to sing and cook for her family and friends. She is honored to be named a WMC TV Midsouth Hero in 2019 based on the nomination of her students.

Tek Talk welcomes Debra Erickson, Executive Chef and Founder of The Blind Kitchen, to discuss adaptive culinary tools and cooking strategies for people with vision loss. 03/13/2023 Mar 20, 2023

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Debra Erickson is the Executive Chef and Founder of The Blind Kitchen where adaptive culinary tools and cooking strategies are provided to people with vision loss who want to cook safely confidently and independently in their own kitchens. She has significant vision loss due to Retinitis Pigmentosa and was the only blind student in Culinary School. When she is not working in The Blind Kitchen, she teaches Cooking at the Oregon Commission for the Blind to adults with vision loss.

Due to timing conflicts from Debra’s teaching schedule, her presentation will be recorded but she should be available live for questions and answers after the recorded presentation.

Presenter Contact Info Debra Erickson, MS Executive Chef and Founder The Blind Kitchen Email: Info@theblindkitchen.com Website: https://theblindkitchen.com

Tek Talk welcomes a Tek Talk Planning Team panel discussing recent notable iOS apps with audience participation 02/27/2023 Mar 08, 2023

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We will be discussing some recent iOS apps that have come to our attention and be prepared to share your own.

Tek Talk welcomes Mike May and his wife Gena Harper to discuss the 2023 Consumer Electronics Show and what it means for blind persons. 02/20/2023 Mar 03, 2023

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Join us to hear highlights of the 2023 Consumer Electronics Show from Mike May, GoodMaps Chief Evangelist, and Gena Harper. Mike has been providing his summary of CES for over 20 years. He is currently Chief Evangelist at Goodmaps and has talked about that product on Tek Talk in late 2021. They will touch on popular products, cool products, weird products and accessible products.

Presenter contact info: https://goodmaps.com/company/people/5f8f24bfcfdf73000e643b18

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