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Leader Dogs For The Blind
http://www.leaderdog.orgIn this edition of the FB-Eye Spotlight, we introduce you to Leader Dogs for the Blind. Aside from the fact that Leader Dogs is one of the oldest guide dog training facilities in the United States, with over 13,500 graduates, this organization has developed a number of curricula that provide Extended Services to persons who are vision impaired, beyond the scope of dog guide travel. 
Its GPS Training affords participants the opportunity to unleash the power of the Trekker and Breeze GPS systems to orient themselves to their surroundings.More Here: http://www.leaderdog.org/site/PageServer?pagename=GPS Its Technology Training Program affords willing and qualified vision impaired people the opportunity to develop real-life skills in the workplace. More Here: http://www.leaderdog.org/site/PageServer?pagename=CareerDevelopment Leader Dog’s Orientation and Mobility Program provides a solid foundation for the vision impaired traveler who wishes to one day apply for a guide dog. More Here: http://www.leaderdog.org/site/PageServer?pagename=OM And its Universities Program ensures that students studying to train persons who are vision impaired in orientation and mobility skill building receive the hands-on training required to effectively interact with visually impaired students who use guide dogs. More Here: http://www.leaderdog.org/site/PageServer?pagename=UniversitiesProgram These services are excellent compliments to Leader Dogs' 70+ years of exemplary dog guide service and commitment. Please feel free to visit the Leader Dogs Website and donate today. Here: https://secure2.convio.net/ldfb/site/Donation2?1400.donation=form1&df_id=1400
Flying Blind, LLC is pleased to be participating in three different activities at the AER 2008 International Conference, July 22nd - 27th at the magnificent Mile Marriott in Chicago, Illinois.AER 2008 International Conference: http://www.aerbvi.org/conference/ Come visit us in the Vision Cue (http://www.visioncue.com) Booth in the Exhibit Hall where we’ll be demonstrating Optelec’s ALVA BC640 and Easy Link Series of Wireless Braille Displays working with Code Factory’s Mobile Speak Symbian, Mobile Speak Smartphone, and Mobile Speak Pocket mobile screenreaders. We’ll also be showcasing these displays with today’s most popular desktop screenreaders as well as demonstrating Optelec’s Compact+ and Traveller+ low vision options. Flying Blind, LLC will also be located in the Evas (http://www.evas.com) and ICRC (http://at.icrcsolutions.com) booths where we will be demonstrating EVAS’s product continuum and discussing ICRC’s Consolidated Help Desk Support Services. Lastly, Flying Blind, LLC would like to invite you to attend a poster session entitled, "Wired for Business: Refreshable BRAILLE in Educational and Employment Settings" which will be conducted on Saturday, July 26th from 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM. In this presentation, we’ll discuss the necessity for refreshable Braille within the classroom as well as within competitive employment for those of us who are print impaired, focusing on the latest innovations in wireless Braille access, and how these innovations can be most effectively integrated into today’s classroom and job site. Until then, safe travels to Chicago, and be on the look-out for some exciting podcasts featuring some new and exciting products later this summer!
You are invited to a Code Factory demonstration of GPS and Reading On-the-Go applications for the blind and visually impaired!Join Flying Blind, LLC as it represents Code Factory solutions at the National Federation of the Blind 2008 Summer Convention! http://www.nfb.org/nfb/National_Convention_2008.asp Flying Blind, LLC is pleased to be demonstrating the latest innovations of Code Factory, the global leader in making mobile phones and PDAs accessible to persons who are blind and visually impaired, by participating in a variety of activities at this Summer’s National Federation of the Blind Convention, which is to be held at the Hilton Anatole Hotel (http://www1.hilton.com/en_US/hi/hotel/DFWANHH-Hilton-Anatole-Texas/index.do), June 29th - July 5th, 2008. We cordially invite you to attend three formal presentations on Monday, June 30th, 2008 which will be conducted in the Travertine Room, Atrium Mezzanine. These presentations will demonstrate Code Factory’s latest accessible solutions, enabling blind and visually impaired users to explore the world and read on-the-go using their mobile phones. We are very proud to announce the upcoming release of Mobile Geo, the first GPS navigation application for Windows Mobile-based Smartphones and Pocket PCs, which has been developed in partnership with Sendero Group. We are also pleased to announce the upcoming release of Mobile Daisy Player V2.0, Code Factory’s highly-anticipated digital book reader for mobile phones and PDAs. These presentations will be hosted by Larry Lewis, President of Flying Blind, LLC, a long-time user of, and ambassador for, Code Factory products.  1:00 PM - 2:00 PM: "Debuting Accessible GPS Solutions"2:00 PM - 3:00 PM: "Reading On-the-Go using Accessible Mobile Phones"4:00 PM - 5:00 PM: Repeat of "Debuting Accessible GPS solutions"We are delighted to announce that staff from Sendero Group will co-present the sessions showcasing Mobile Geo, Code Factory’s GPS application powered by GPS and mapping technology from Sendero. The Sendero group is the leading provider of GPS products for the blind. Also joining us, Jim Fruchterman, President of Benetech, and founder of www.bookshare.org, will be paying us a visit during our "Reading On-the-Go" session. Last, but by no means least, Daniel Hubbell, Technical Evangelist from Microsoft’s Accessibility Group, will be participating in these sessions discussing Code Factory’s and Microsoft’s partnership to bring portable access to hundreds of its hand-held solutions. In addition, Mr. Larry Lewis, on behalf of Code Factory, will be conducting one drawing per session. Each drawing will give all participants a chance to win Mobile Geo + Mobile Speak Smartphone or Pocket and Mobile Daisy Player + Mobile Speak for Symbian Phones. We would be delighted if you could join us for one or both of these sessions. Each session has a limited capacity, and will be filled on a "first come, first serve" basis. For more information about these sessions, please e-mail Larry.Lewis@Flying-Blind.com or phone +1 (216) 381-8107. These solutions will also be demonstrated in both the Sendero Group and Optelec booths in the Exhibit Hall where Mr. Larry Lewis will be available to answer questions and walk you through a demonstration of one of the Mobilespeak screen reading applications, as well as Mobilespeak’s unparalleled Braille support using a wireless refreshable Braille terminal. Don’t miss the "Reading On-the-Go" Competition, read more at: http://www.codefactory.es/en/page.asp?id=251 We look forward to visiting with you in Dallas. Until then, safe travels!
Flying Blind, LLC is excited to be conducting the following presentation at the 2008 National Federation of the Blind Summer Convention (http://www.nfb.org/nfb/National_Convention_2008.asp) June 29th - July 5th, 2008 at the Hilton Anatole Hotel (http://www1.hilton.com/en_US/hi/hotel/DFWANHH-Hilton-Anatole-Texas/index.do).This presentation will showcase Guide Hands-Free, the industry’s first integrated speech output / screen magnification solution with built-in hands-free access via its speech recognition utility. Guide Hands-Free provides the user with a minimum of 21 exciting PC applications that the user may access either through a PC keyboard, or the sound of his / her voice. Mr. Larry Lewis will be putting these applications to the test, and will illustrate the ease by which this hands-free access provides an added dimension of productivity for the PC user who has challenges using a PC keyboard, or the user wishing to circumvent some of the graphical complexities of the Windows environment. Location and Time are: Monday, June 30th, Travertine Room, Atrium Mezzanine 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM: "Exploring Guide Hands-Free! Integrated access to a PC using innovative speech recognition solutions!" For more information about this life changing alternative to PC access, please e-mail Larry.Lewis@Flying-Blind.com or call +1 (216) 381-8107.
On Saturday, June 20th, Mr. Larry Lewis conducted a seminar on the various mobile options available for new and current users of accessible cellular phone technologies.He also demonstrated a variety of solutions which were of interest to the audience. To listen to an archive of this seminar, please visit: http://www.hadley.edu/SeminarDownload/mobile.mp3 To learn more about the many great courses offered by Hadley School for the Blind, please visit http://www.hadley.edu.
While this news article does not have anything to do with Flying Blind, LLC’s involvement in Adaptive Technology, it does concern an organization that Flying Blind, LLC wholeheartedly endorses and supports.For those of you who do not know the personal side of Larry Lewis, I am a huge fan of, and practitioner in the Martial Arts, which are a fantastic way for those of us who are blind to build confidence, stay physically fit, and maintain a balance in our lives. The Blind Judo Foundation at http://www.blindjudofoundation.org is a wonderful vehicle for bringing the Martial Art of Judo (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Judo) to persons who are blind. I received this news about one of its sponsored athletes and felt compelled to share it with you: Jordan Mouton, a BJF Judo athlete, has won the opportunity to represent America at the upcoming Paralympic Judo Games in Beijing. This young, 18 year old female came to the Blind Judo Foundation approximately two years ago expressing interest in the sport of Judo. Through dedication, desire, and unrelenting commitment, she will be representing America this coming September in Beijing. As a visually impaired athlete, she will be only the second female to represent America in Paralympic Judo since the Paralympic Games were initiated in 1988. While home in Houston for a few days and before returning to her Dojo in CA, Fox News caught up with her. The following is the trailer of that interview: http://www.myfoxhouston.com/myfox/pages/Sports/Detail?contentId=6688082&version=1&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=VSTY&pageId=6.1.1 Also, if you are interested in following the Paralympic Games starting September 6th through the 17th, check out the official website at http://en.paralympic.beijing2008.cn/. If you are interested in donating to the Blind Judo Foundation, please visit http://www.supportblindjudo.com. Respectfully, — Larry L. Lewis, Jr. Larry.Lewis@Flying-Blind.com President and Founder Flying Blind, LLC
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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
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!
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!
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!
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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!
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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