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Main Menu 12 Apr 2019 Ribbon in Office On Line suite

Main Menu for Fri, 12 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0400

April 12, 2019
This week we feature another in the Microsoft Accessibility Webinar series. The Microsoft Team explores changes to the Ribbon in the Office On Line suite that makes it easier to use. Then, look out! Jason has a new phone and he's got a cool link to give you even more info at https://support.google.com/accessibility/android/answer/9031274?hl=en.

Main Menu 29 Mar 2019 UniDescription, CSUN and the Apple Keynote

Main Menu for Fri, 29 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0400

March 29, 2019
ACB's UniDescription, CSUN and the Apple Keynote are featured on this week's epsiode of Main Menu.

Main Menu 15 Mar 2019 Magnifier and Low Vision Features in Windows 10

Main Menu for Fri, 15 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0400

March 15, 2019
Sizing, colors, magnification and screen reading, you get to learn about all of them from the Accessibility Learning Webinar Series: Magnifier and Low Vision Features in Windows 10. Thanks to our friends at Microsoft we bring you this second in a series of webinars about the many accessibility features within Windows that you might not know about.

Main Menu 01 Mar 2019 Amazon, Google, Siri - how ACB Radio gets its skills, headphones, field recorders

Main Menu for Fri, 01 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0500

March 1, 2019
This week your Main Menu crew gather around our Oblong tech table to talk skills! You might want to turn off the ears of any nearby digital assistants as we'll be talking Amazon, Google and even a little Siri this week. Learn just how ACB Radio gets its skills, plus what is new in our tech lives from headphones to field recorders and oh so much more. You have been warned!

Main Menu 08 Feb 2019 Windows Narrator, ACB news

Main Menu for Fri, 08 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0500

February 8, 2019
Did you miss the Microsoft Accessibility Learning Webinar Narrator 101? Never fear! Main Menu comes to your rescue this week. We bring you the first in a series of webinars from Microsoft about the many features of Narrator. So if you've been considering trying it as your Windows screen reader, listen up. Plus we bring you some news from ACB and the world of technology.

Main Menu 25 Jan 2019 iOS Access for All by Shelly Brisbin, electronic publishing, her career in tech and podcasting

Main Menu for Fri, 25 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0500

January 25, 2019
Just when you thought 2019 was getting boring, we crank up the volume and bring on the stars! This week Shelly Brisbin joins us under the Main Menu Disco Ball as we talk about her latest book, iOS Access for All. Shelly shares some of her inside knowledge of the electronic publishing world, her career in tech and podcasting along with the wealth of resources contained in her book. To learn more, check out her sample chapter and table of contents, plus much more exciting stuff at http://www.iosaccessbook.com.

Main Menu 11 Jan 2019 Dexcom Glucometer, Simply Safe home security system

Main Menu for Fri, 11 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0500

January 11, 2019
The Dexcom Glucometer and the Simply Safe home security system are featured on this episode of Main Menu.

Main Menu 14 Dec 2018 2018 Look Back

Main Menu for Fri, 14 Dec 2018 00:00:00 -0500

December 14, 2018
2018 is coming to a close and your Main Menu Team is ready to party! Before we do too much of that though, we're going to take a look back at the significant tech for us in 2018. We might even take a glimpse into the future, complete with flying cars! OK, so the cars won't fly but you're in for a fun-filled hour with the entire Main Menu gang and our look back at 2018!

Main Menu 30 Nov 2018 tactile icons, labeling exercise equipment

Main Menu for Fri, 30 Nov 2018 00:00:00 -0500

November 30, 2018
What the heck is this dot for? How many times have you asked yourself that when looking at your microwave, dishwasher or dryer? Sure, you labeled it but now how to remember what all those buttons actually do. This week we talk with Anne DeWitt of Tangible Surface Research, http://www.tangiblesurfaceresearch.com about her line of tactile icons to represent those common functions, and some uncommon ones too. Anne is also doing some groundbreaking research into labeling exercise equipment so we can work off all the pounds we gain after using our accessible microwaves and ovens. Check out her work on her Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/HALOSystems.

Main Menu 16 Nov 2018 accessible features of the Freestyle Labre 14 day glucose meter and app

Main Menu for Fri, 16 Nov 2018 00:00:00 -0500

November 16, 2018
The holiday season brings us all those sugar plums but this week we're happy to share great news for anyone dealing with Diabetes and all that festive sugar. Special thanks to Randy Rusnak and Bill Tillery of the Accessibility Moving Forward podcast and their guest Bill sparks of Legendoldies.com as they discuss the accessible features of the Freestyle Labre 14 day glucose meter and app. To say this is a game changer in diabetes management is an understatement!