Accessible World

With the increasing use of Skype to communicate with others worldwide, there
has been a genuine need for efficient, low cost software that will record
skype messages. Jamie Pauls, a well-known, knowledgeable user of assistive
computer technology, will provide a comparison of several recording options
and will then demonstrate in detail the features of the MX Skype Recorder, a
new tool that works in conjunction with Skype and other VOIP applications,
to record voice conversations. This will include its ability to
automatically select the record, stop or manual modes, automatically

Brian Hartgen, the Product Development Manager at T&T Consultancy Ltd, has
been invited to introduce two low cost products for use with JAWS for
Windows and the computer keyboard this week on Tek Talk, the online
worldwide training event sponsored by the Accessible World.
The session will begin with a demonstration of TypeAbility, the software
that allows a person to learn how to use the keyboard in 77 fun, easy and
interactive lessons. By the end of the lessons, users will have learned the
letter keys, figures, and punctuation signs together with basic

Tek Talk Provides Tutorial On Using HumanWare's Companion Software To
Transfer Books To the VR Stream Monday, December 1, 2008
As increased numbers of VR Streams are being purchased and used by thousands
of blind individuals worldwide, Tek Talk has received numerous requests to
again offer training on transferring files from the computer to the VR
Stream using the Companion software. Therefore, during this week's Tek Talk
event, Don Barrett, recognized advanced computer user, will provide specific
training on the many features of the Companion 2.0. He will demonstrate how

As the world moves farther into the 21st century, it seems a look at the
past is inevitable if for no other reason than to determine if we've made
any progress at all. Each person attending this week's Accessible World Tek
Talk online two part event will be guided by experts as Braille writing
past and present is reviewed by a recognized historian and a current day
technology expert on the latest technology for the blind.
Micheal A. Hudson, Director, Museum of the American Printing House for the
Blind, will begin by presenting a brief history of American braillewriters

Responding to many requests we have received to provide training in making
MP3 files from text documents to transfer to the VR Stream and other
portable devices, we have invited Don Barrett to discuss this topic in
detail during next week's Tek Talk online training sponsored by the
Accessible World.
This training session will discuss exactly what Text Aloud is, where to buy
the software, how to begin using it, how to use various voices, batch file
conversion, how to add, pauses and change voices within a file, use the
pronunciation editor to change the way words are spoken, and more.

If you are still looking for that special present to please the most
discriminating family member, friend or colleague on your shopping list,
plan now to attend this week's Accessible World's free online Stocking
Stuffers 2008 Part Two event. It will feature three more manufacturers and
product distributors who provide useful and accessible products for
celebrating religious holidays, to remember a birthday or anniversary, to
send get well wishes or express gratitude to a special person in your life.
You will have an opportunity to learn about a myriad of unique, fun,

Choosing just the right present for those on your holiday gift list will be much
easier again this year thanks to the upcoming free online Stocking Stuffers event
hosted by the Accessible World on Monday, November 3, and Monday, November 10, 2008.
Both days will feature a number of manufacturers and product Distributors who provide
useful and accessible products for celebrating religious holidays, to remember a
birthday or anniversary, to send get well wishes or express gratitude to a special
person in your life. you will have an opportunity to learn about a myriad of unique,

More relevant online training will again be available this week as attention is directed
to Windows Live Messenger, the next-generation of MSN Instant Messenger. It has all
the cool features of Messenger, and much more! It is the software Microsoft rebranded
to coordinate with Windows Live, a family of free desktop and web based services.
Joann Becker, Access Technology Trainer, will demonstrate how to communicate with
your friends, family and colleagues using the latest Microsoft instant chat client,

During the Accessible World’s Tek Talk online event this week, attention will be
focused upon how the latest update of Dolphin’s screen reading, screen magnification
and reading and writing tools opens the world of information to those with vision
loss.
Dave Williams, Blindness Products Manager For Dolphin Computer Access Limited, will
provide a practical demonstration of new enhancements in Version 10 of the Hal screen
reader, Lunar screen magnifier and the Supernova screen reader/magnifier. This will

During September 2008, Apple (who are world renowned for their range of iPod products
and an Internet Store from where music and movies can be downloaded), made two startling
announcements.
First, they stated that the iTunes software for transferring material to an iPod,
and the vehicle for accessing their Store, contained a level of accessibility for
screen-reader users. Second, the new range of Apple's iPod Nano products gives the
ability for a visually impaired person to have access to audio track titles and menus
through spoken prompts.