Top Tech Tidbits for Thursday, April 12, 2018 - Volume 656
The Week's News in Access Technology
A Flying Blind, LLC Publication
http://www.flying-blind.com/
This Week's Featured Advertisement: One Hardly Used Vario Ultra 40 Cell Braille Display for $2,995.00 USD - Flying Blind, LLC Online Store
We at Flying Blind, LLC are most pleased to provide a fantastic bargain on One Hardly Used Vario Ultra 40 Cell Notetaker.
This solution is lighter and sleeker than any other 40 Cell notetaker on the market, offers word processing, viewing of PDF documents and spreadsheets, a scientific calculator, and a timer as well as connectivity to computers, tablets, and mobile phones.
This unit has only been used a few times; is in pristine condition; and is in need of a good home.
With shipping included within the 48 Continental United States you will shave over $1,000.00 USD off of the retail price of this gem!
So give your fingers a Spring-time treat with a sleek, powerful, versatile solution that will provide uses for every occasion!
This is a single unit that will be sold on a first come, first serve basis.
To be the first to secure this unit, please use the Buy Now link or Add to Cart button included below.
For more information, or to order this product offline, email featured@flying-blind.com or call +1 (216) 381-8107 today.
We're standing by to assist.
Buy Now - One Hardly Used Vario Ultra 40 Cell Braille Display for $2,995.00 USD - Flying Blind, LLC Online Store
https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=2TF43EDX8AN9S
Greetings,
1) The AIRA service, popular among many in the US, is looking at expanding to Australia, New Zealand and the UK:
https://go.aira.io/globalexpansion
2) From In-Process for 11 April 2018, we learn about an update to EloQuence for NVDA, a forthcoming feature, the Multi-Category Settings dialog, how to use NVDA snapshots to try out the latest features without affecting your current install, and more about NVDA 2018.1.1:
https://www.nvaccess.org/post/in-process-11th-april-2018/
3) Here's an account of 'What It's Like To Be A Blind Software Engineer At Amazon:"
https://www.fastcompany.com/40555815/what-its-like-to-be-a-blind-software-engineer-at-amazon?partner=rss&utm_campaign=rss+fastcompany&utm_content=rss&utm_medium=feed&utm_source=rss
4) Learn the latest on how to 'Use A Screen Reader to Share and Collaborate on Notebooks in OneNote':
https://support.office.com/en-us/article/use-a-screen-reader-to-share-and-collaborate-on-notebooks-in-onenote-5d24979d-4243-431d-bf19-a2157476d5ca
5) Bristol Braille Technology has demonstrated exemplary persistence over the past five years developing their Canute multi-line Braille display. The end is in sight! They will be testing through three organizations in North america!
http://www.perkinselearning.org/technology/posts/bristol-Braille-canute-multi-line-refreshable-Braille
6) This is a review of the Capti Voice Narrator smartphone app for reading text:
https://veroniiiica.com/2018/04/09/capti-voice-narrator-app-review/
7) Marco's Accessibility Blog introduces us to "The Accessibility Inspector in the Firefox Developer Tools:"
https://www.marcozehe.de/2018/04/11/introducing-the-accessibility-inspector-in-the-firefox-developer-tools/
8) 'User Research with People with Disabilities' is the title of a Pacielo Group webinar coming up on Wednesday, 25 April 2018 at 17:00 GMT:
https://www.paciellogroup.com/news/2018/04/webinar-april-25-user-research-with-people-with-disabilities/
9) The VisionAware blog brings us 'Suggestions for Preparing Your Taxes as a Person with Vision Loss:'
https://www.visionaware.org/blog/visually-impaired-now-what/suggestions-for-preparing-your-taxes-as-a-person-with-vision-loss/12
10) Here is a brief article about a 'New Typeface That Merges Braille You Can Touch With Letters You Can See:"
https://www.fastcodesign.com/90166173/this-new-typeface-merges-Braille-you-can-touch-with-letters-you-can-see
11) AIRA has partnered with the city of Boston to allow access to anybody in the city to its service until 17 April 2018. This will enable full participation in the Boston Marathon and surrounding activities:
https://medium.com/aira-io/boston-2018-set-to-become-worlds-most-accessible-marathon-6bba38540b3d
12) NFB Newsline has added Stone Soup, Sports Illustrated Online, Sporting News, Globes Israel, Science X, Medical Xprs and the Concord Monitor to its extensive list of publications:
https://nfb.org/nfbnewsline
13) Keysoft version 5 for the BrailleNote Touch offers support for multiple QWERTY keyboards and a one-hand mode:
http://www.humanware.com
14) The Blind Side Podcast, Issue 70, covers deleting Facebook, the En-Vision America site and app, and more (MP3):
http://hwcdn.libsyn.com/p/4/6/b/46bd49e10efac2e1/TheBlindSide81.mp3
15) Blind Bargains is back from CSUN:
http://blindbargains.com/b/18728
******************************************************
Flying Blind, LLC Classified Ads:
******************************************************
1.) One Hardly Used Vario Ultra 40 Cell Braille Display for $2,995.00 USD - Flying Blind, LLC Online Store
Price: $2,995.00 USD
Savings: Offered here at approximately $1,000.00 off of its suggested list price.
Contact: http://bit.ly/2INuzUB.
Description: This solution is lighter and sleeker than any other 40 Cell notetaker on the market, offers word processing, viewing of PDF documents and spreadsheets, a scientific calculator, and a timer as well as connectivity to computers, tablets, and mobile phones. This unit has ...
2.) One Refurbished Brailliant BI 40 Cell Refreshable Braille Display with Executive Products Leather Carrying Case for $1,995.00 USD - Flying Blind, LLC Online Store
Price: $1,995.00 USD
Savings: Offered here at approximately 35% off of its suggested list price.
Contact: http://bit.ly/2GVxc9y.
Description: This state-of-the-art display offers USB and Bluetooth access to today's PCs, Macs, Tablets, and Mobile Phones, and all at an unbeatable price. Don't let the 40 cells fool you, this display's sleek design also makes it a serious portable companion for the mobile phone user on the go ...
3.) One Gently Used Blaze ET for $545.00 USD - Flying Blind, LLC Online Store
Price: $545.00 USD
Savings: Offered here at approximately $250.00 USD off of its suggested list price.
Contact: http://bit.ly/2pOq84R.
Description: Blaze ET sets a new standard for portable DAISY players. For the first time ever blind and visually impaired consumers now have access to pocket-sized book players integrated with OCR (Optical Character Recognition) text-to-speech capture, which allows these devices to read hardcopy ...
******************************************************
Flying Blind, LLC Online Store Highlights:
******************************************************
1.) Beginning Yoga for the Blind and Visually Impaired 5 CD Set - Flying Blind, LLC Online Store
Digital Download: $19.95. | 5 CD Set: 31.95 + Shipping
http://blindyoga.net/flying-blind
Flying Blind, LLC is pleased to marry its passion for physical, mental, and spiritual wellness with adaptive technology by partnering with BlindYoga.net, your source for Accessible Yoga Instruction for persons who are blind or vision impaired ...
2.) Welcome to OWAC! Operating Within A Cloud! 'OWAC: Where The Sky's The Limit!' - Flying Blind, LLC Online Store
OWAC Onsite = $1,000.00 USD + Pre-approved travel expenses. | OWAC Remote = $500.00 USD
http://bit.ly/OWAC-HTML
The OWAC Professional Development Workshop marries decades of assistive technology know-how with the fast-paced expectations of a predominantly sighted world. Are you serving students ...
3.) 'iOS in the Classroom: A Guide for Teaching Students with Visual Impairments, iOS 9 Edition' Authored By Larry L. Lewis, Jr., President, Flying Blind LLC, and Published by AFB Press - AFB Online Store
Paperback: $29.95 | Online: $17.95 | ePUB: $20.95 | Kindle: $20.95
http://bit.ly/iOS9-ITC-AFB-FBLLC
This book represents a 'must have' for any direct service provider working with vision impaired consumers who are using iOS technology within their educational or pre-vocational settings ...
4.) Silver Indoor Outdoor Talking Thermometer for $16.95 USD - Flying Blind, LLC Online Store
http://bit.ly/1HHaM7I
Indoor and outdoor temperature spoken at the touch of a button, Fahrenheit or Celsius, volume control and on/off switch. LCD visual display can show either indoor or outdoor temperature ...
5.) Large Print Address Book for $16.00 USD - Flying Blind, LLC Online Store
http://bit.ly/1Q1LZxC
Spiral bound book. Holds up to 500 address listings. Three address listings per page. Includes 20/20 pen. Durable covers with inside front and back pockets. Alphabetical tabs and ample room ...
6.) Smart Beetle 14 Cell Refreshable Braille Display with Executive Products Carrying Case for $995.00 USD - Flying Blind, LLC Online Store
http://bit.ly/1OHltXe
A Pocket-sized Power Pack That Fits Your Lifestyle and Your Budget! Ultra-Portable 14-Cell Braille Display with 5 Simultaneous Bluetooth Connections! Smart Beetle is a 14 Cell Braille ...
7.) Large Print Check Register for $8.75 USD - Flying Blind, LLC Online Store
http://bit.ly/1TmcA6r
Spiral bound register helps keep better control of check recording. Contains spaces for 14 entries per full page. Size: 5" x 9" ...
8.) Braille Edge 40 Braille Display with Executive Products Carrying Case for $2,495.00 USD - Flying Blind, LLC Online Store
http://bit.ly/1O5ircy
The most powerful and versatile Braille display, with the features of a basic Notetaker! Manage Your Daily Life! Braille EDGE 40 is not only a most reliable, high-performance refreshable Braille ...
******************************************************
Flying Blind, LLC Subscription Information:
******************************************************
SUBSCRIBE:
Do you, a friend, or colleague wish to receive Flying Blind, LLC Publications? If so, please use or pass along our CAPTCHA-free sign-up link, which is: https://toptechtidbits.com/subscribe. You can also subscribe to Flying Blind, LLC Publications on the Flying Blind, LLC Website at: http://www.flying-blind.com. Either of these methods will provide you with an accessibly friendly and secure medium through which you can subscribe to our mailing list. Just enter your name and email address, click send, and begin receiving Flying Blind, LLC Publications. It's that easy.
WEBSITE:
Visit Flying Blind, LLC online at http://www.flying-blind.com.
FACEBOOK:
Are you on Facebook? Stop by and "Like" Flying Blind, LLC to begin receiving Flying Blind, LLC Publications as part of your Facebook News Feed: http://www.facebook.com/flyingblindllc.
YOUTUBE:
If audio / video is more your style, you can follow Flying Blind, LLC on YouTube at: http://www.youtube.com/flyingblindllc.
RSS FEED:
If you prefer an RSS Feed, you can access Top Tech Tidbits as they become available using: https://www.toptechtidbits.com/rss.xml.
ONLINE STORE:
Shopping for accessible technology? Check out the Flying Blind, LLC Online Store at: https://www.toptechtidbits.com/store.html. All products offered in the Flying Blind, LLC Online Store are products that Larry L. Lewis, Jr. either personally uses, or publicly endorses. Flying Blind, LLC is proud to offer free Shipping & Handling on all orders over $100.00 USD within the 48 continental United States.
QUESTIONS:
Tidbits are intentionally concise. As a result we know that some readers may not always understand all of the items listed because little explanation is given. If a particular Tidbit brings up a question in your mind, feel free to ask, and we will try to answer as time and knowledge permit.
ARCHIVE
Visit the Top Tech Tidbits for Thursday Archive at: http://bit.ly/tidbitsarchive where you can grab back issues.
CONTENT CONTRIBUTORS:
Any information for future issues of Top Tech Tidbits may be directed to our editor, Dean Martineau, at: editors@toptechtidbits.com.
******************************************************