Flying Blind, LLC E-News - Volume 10
Current Information on the Adaptive Technology Industry
is always available on the Flying Blind, LLC Website at:
www.Flying-Blind.com
Current Information on the Adaptive Technology Industry
is always available on the Flying Blind, LLC Website at:
www.Flying-Blind.com
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President's Message |
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Greetings!And welcome to another edition of the Flying Blind, LLC E-Newsletter. I can’t believe that June is upon us, and that we’re gearing up for yet another summer.
To heat things up for you, we have some exciting information in this newsletter.
In this issue, we introduce you to Guide Hands-Free, the world’s first speech output/input and screen magnification productivity tool for the PC user who just wants to efficiently complete many of today’s popular tasks.
In Volume 5 of our EyePod Technocast, we explore how the latest versions of Serotek’s System Access Mobile Network and HumanWare’s Victor Stream softwares work together to provide some innovative options for users of both products.
As usual, we have some incredible deals on some refurbished Adaptive Technologies in our E-Blink Showcase. And we feature an incredibly rich online resource for today’s mobile phone user in our installment of FB-Eye Spotlight.
So pour yourself a cold drink, turn on a fan or two, and enjoy this edition of the Flying Blind, LLC E-Newsletter.
Respectfully,
— Larry L. Lewis, Jr.
Larry.Lewis@Flying-Blind.com
President and Founder
Flying Blind, LLC
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Introducing You To Guide Hands-Free |
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Welcome to Guide Hands-Free, the world’s first speech output/input screen magnification productivity tool.Looking for an application that enables you to complete today’s most popular computer tasks? Look no further!
Guide Hands-Free gives you the option of using a menu driven keyboard command structure to read and write e-mails, surf the web, manage one’s finances, scan and read hard copy print, record memos, organize appointments and contacts, and so much more!
Or, easily train Guide’s speech recognition software so that you can speak commands to your Guide-equipped PC as well as dictate text that Guide transcribes into your application of choice!
Guide is for the PC user wishing to avoid the complexities of Windows, but still leverage the applications borne out of the Windows environment to perform relevant day-to-day tasks.
It is also designed to provide hands-free, speech input capabilities to persons whose multiple impairments hinder them from using a PC keyboard.
For more information about this innovative approach to PC access, please visit the following link to view a comprehensive presentation on Guide Hands-Free:
http://www.lowvisioncomputers.com/media/presentations/ GuideHandsFree-DEMO-HQ.wmv
Also, feel free to contact Electronic Vision Access Solutions (http://www.evas.com/), the US Distributor of Guide Software by e-mail at inforequest@evas.com.
Or by phone at +1 (800) 872-3827 and someone will be happy to follow up with you with more information; and don’t forget to mention that you read about Guide in the Flying Blind, LLC E-Newsletter!
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EyePod TechnoCast: Volume 5 |
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In this installment of our EyePod Technocast, we direct our attention to two product lines that have been showcased in previous podcasts, Serotek’s System Access Mobile Network (http://www.serotek.com/buynow.html), and HumanWare’s globally acclaimed Victor Reader Stream (http://www.humanware.com/en-usa/products/dtb_players/ compact_models/_details/id_81/victorreader_stream.html).In these products’ latest software updates, the Victor Reader Stream leverages the vast amounts of content on the System Access Mobile network.
Listen to this podcast as Larry Lewis demonstrates how to access audio descriptive movies off of the System Access Mobile network and then play these movies on his Victor Reader stream!
Such an approach to portable entertainment is a first in the industry and a much needed shot in the “access” arm for those of us who are vision impaired!
You may click on, or forward, the following link to download Volume 5 of the EyePod TechnoCast in MP3 Format (12.2 MB @ 96Kbps) now:
Or you can subscribe to the EyePod TechnoCast Feed using the RSS link provided below. Enjoy!
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E-Blink ShowCase: Summer 2008 Specials |
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Flying Blind, LLC is pleased to offer the following items in our E-Blink ShowCase, your source for affordable, refurbished equipment manufactured by this industry’s leaders.If you have questions about, or are interested in purchasing any of the products listed below, please contact us at E-Blink@Flying-Blind.com or call +1 (216) 381-8107.
Flying Blind, LLC is offering free shipping on all of these E-Blink products within the Continental United States and accepts all major credit cards, PayPal transactions, and Bank Certified Checks.
Please note that all products are available only while supplies last, so hurry!
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We are selling the world’s smallest Braille Notetaker at approximately 40% off its suggested list price!
Technical Details Here:
http://www.humanware.com/en-usa/products/braille_and_speech/ braillenotes/_details/id_26/braillenote_pk.html
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We are selling the world’s first self-contained Pocket PC with a Braille display for 30% off its suggested list price!
Technical Details Here:
http://www.freedomscientific.com/ products/fs/pacmate-product-page.asp
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US$1,000.00 |
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Tried and true, the Juliet Classic makes a perfect embossing companion at a price you can afford!
Technical Details Here:
http://www.brailler.com/juli1.htm
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US$4,495.00 |
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We are selling the globally acclaimed Alva Satellite approximately 50% off its suggested list price!
Technical Details Here:
http://www.visioncue.com/ products_01_01_03.html
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US$1,295.00 |
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We are selling this longstanding Braille Terminal for a fraction of its original list price!
Technical Details Here:
http://www.flying-blind.com/printnews_2008/print_news10b.html
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We are selling a Braille Voyager Braille Terminal for over 50% off its suggested list price!
Technical Details Here:
http://www.visioncue.com/Voyager.html
If you represent a manufacturer, agency, organization, or conscientious user of Adaptive Technology wishing to have your previously operated technologies represented in a future E-Blink ShowCase, please contact us at E-Blink@Flying-Blind.com to discuss placement within the E-Blink ShowCase for future Flying Blind, LLC E-Newsletters.
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Doing The Texas "Three-Step" |
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To our AMIGOS in the Lone Star State!Flying Blind, LLC will be spending a fair amount of time in the State of Texas during the month of June and I am looking forward to visiting with those of you who will be at the following conferences and events:
*Texas Focus 2008 Main Conference Event
http://www.tsbvi.edu/Outreach/focus-reg.doc
June 17th and 18th
We begin our Texas Three-Step in one of our all-time favorite cities, Austin. On June 17th, Larry Lewis will be presenting a general session on "How To Create Successful Outcomes Using Adaptive Technologies for Students in the Classroom". He’ll also be exhibiting with one of Flying Blind, LLC’s partners, Integrated Concepts Research Corporation (ICRC) ICRC Assistive Technology:
(http://www.icrcsolutions.com/Default.aspx?tabid=162).
*Region 4 Adaptive Technology Conference Texas AT Regional Conference
http://www.texasatconference.net/
June 23rd through 25th
We make our second stop in Texas at the Region 4 Adaptive Technology Conference in Houston, June 23rd through 25th. Larry Lewis will be conducting a day-long workshop on June 23rd entitled, "Creating Successful Outcomes for Students with Visual Impairments". We’ll be exploring lots of different Assistive Technologies for your student’s "Technology Toolkits", so for those of you attending this conference, come ready for a jam packed day!
*National Federation of the Blind 2008 Convention
http://www.nfb.org/nfb/National_Convention_2008.asp
June 29th through July 5th
We conclude the month in Dallas at the National Federation of the Blind 2008 Convention. We’ll be involved in lots of different activities at this convention, so stay tuned for more details forthcoming later this month!
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FB-Eye Spotlight: The Mark Taylor CandleShore Blog |
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The Mark Taylor CandleShore Blog
http://mark.candleshoreblog.com/In this issue of FB-Eye Spotlight, rather than promote a company, agency, or organization who provides products and services for the visually impaired, we thought it would be a nice change to promote an individual who makes immeasurable contributions with his product knowledge of mobile technologies which are invaluable to those of us who use accessible screenreaders for PDAs and cellular phones, particularly, the Mobilespeak suite of mobile screenreaders.
We’re pleased to introduce you to: The Mark Taylor CandleShore Blog.
I’ve been using Mobile Technologies for over four years, and I am both amazed and eternally grateful for the time and effort this gentleman puts into updating this Blog on a regular basis with incredibly useful information:
Learn about a utility that converts standard web-pages into a navigable Mobile web surfing experience.Count the calories of your favorite fast food items using your Mobile phone.Search for an assortment of prescription and non-prescription medicines over your Mobile phone.Access a free spellchecker on your Mobile phone.Perform book-keeping applications using your Mobile phone.And so much more.I would like to take this opportunity to thank Mr. Taylor for all of his hard work, and his passion for sharing his wealth of knowledge with the rest of us. I would encourage all of you to check out this fantastic Blog.
We hope you have enjoyed this edition of the Flying Blind, LLC E-Newsletter. For comments, suggestions, or questions about any of the content contained herein, please e-mail me directly at larry.lewis@flying-blind.com. Look for product and conference announcements from Flying Blind, LLC in the coming weeks. Until then, we wish you a safe and enjoyable summer!
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