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Main Menu 10 Jun 2011

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June 10, 2011
This week, we begin with our regular Tech Update feature. Next, we visit with Kwasi Mensah of Ananse Productions about Stem Stumper, a game for iOS devices. Finally, Roger Wilson-Hinds demonstrates using Thunder with Webbie on the Internet.

Main Menu 03 Jun 2011

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June 3, 2011
This week, Brian Hartgen and Sue Martin conclude their look at J-Tools version 4. Then, David Woodbridge of Vision Australia tells us about VoiceOver QuickNav on the Mac.

Main Menu 27 May 2011

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May 27, 2011
This week we begin with a Techy Tidbit review from Tyler Juranek covering some key features of the most recent Braille Sense firmware upgrade. Next, David Woodbridge of Vision Australia demonstrates using VoiceOver's keyboard commander to launch applications on the Mac. After that, Roger Wilson-Hinds continues his tour of the free screen reader Thunder by demonstrating Microsoft Word support. Then, Mary Emerson tells us more about e-mail using Windows Live Mail and discusses why she has chosen to switch to Thunderbird as her e-mail client of choice. Finally, Brian Hartgen and Sue Martin begin a demonstration of J-Tools version 4 for JAWS.

Main Menu 20 May 2011

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May 20, 2011
This week we begin with a Tech Update courtesy of Chase Crispin. Next, Jenny Axler of HIMS discusses The Braille Sense On Hand and other products available from the company. After that, David Woodbridge of Vision Australia demonstrates using VoiceOver gestures on the multitouch trackpad. Finally, Roger Wilson-Hinds begins a series demonstrating the much overlooked free screen reader Thunder.

Main Menu 13 May 2011

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May 13, 2011

What's in a name? On this week's edition of Main Menu after Chase Crispin's weekly Tech Update, we visit with Doug Sprei--media relations director with Learning Ally, formerly RFB&D--about the reasons why the company changed its name. Long-time member John Russo joins the discussion to give a user's perspective on the name change. Erin Edgar of Tech Access Weekly rounds out the show with a comparison of two currency identification apps for iOS devices: LookTel's MoneyReader and EyeNote.

Main Menu 07 May 2011

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May 7, 2011
This week, Erin Edgar of Tech Access Weekly tells us about ninite.com, a service that allows one to easily install and update their favorite freeware and shareware programs. Next, David Woodbridge of Vision Australia shows us how to quickly shut down a mac using VoiceOver. After that, we visit with Quentin C, creator of The Play Room, an online gaming platform for the blind. We then take a look at One Thousand Miles, just one of many games available on the site. Finally, Chase Crispin tells us about Serotek's Keys for K-12 program which provides a full screen-reading solution for young people in school.

Main Menu 29 Apr 2011

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April 29, 2011
This week David Woodbridge of Vision Australia shows us how to access the menu bar, dock, and desktop with VoiceOver on a Mac. Next, Mary Emerson demonstrates Windows Live Mail with shortcuts and ribbons. Finally, Chase Crispin shows us how to create notes on the BookPort Plus.

Main Menu 22 Apr 2011

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April 22, 2011
This week, we visit with John Martin about a new set of free Jaws scripts he is developing for iTunes. We also talk with him about the progress of his Jaws scripts for Rhapsody. Finally, Mike Arrigo concludes his look at free accessibility solutions for Android Phones

Main Menu 15 Apr 2011

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April 15, 2011
This week David Woodbridge of Vision Australia shows us how to run the quick start tutorial for VoiceOver on a Mac. Next, Tyler Juranek tells us about the latest developments of Techy Tidbits. Finally, Mike Arrigo continues his series on the latest developments in accessibility for Android phones.

Main Menu 09 Apr 2011

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April 9, 2011
This week David Woodbridge of Vision Australia shows us how to make the function keys work with VoiceOver on a Mac. Next, Mike Arrigo begins a series on the latest developments in accessibility for Android phones.