Flying Blind, LLC E-News - Volume 3
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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RELEASED ON: August 8, 2007 |
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Dr. Russell Smith |
We hope that you’re all surviving the "dog days of August", and are enjoying some good times in the sun while creating new memories with friends and family.
This installment of the Flying Blind, LLC E-News is dedicated to the memory of the late Dr. Russell Smith (pictured right), who was taken from us much too soon two years ago today.
Your presence is sorely missed Russell, and we dedicate this E-Newsletter to your unwavering focus, and your passion for providing cutting-edge technology solutions for those of us who are blind.
To read more about Dr. Smith’s life, and death, please visit the "Larry Lewis Tribute to Dr. Russell Smith" and "About The Death of Dr. Russell Smith" pages of the Flying Blind, LLC Website.
In this issue of the Flying Blind, LLC E-News, the FB-Eye Spotlight highlights an organization who promotes inclusion within one’s place of worship.
This month’s EyePod Technocast - Volume 2 will provide you with a demonstration of SA (System Access) To Go, the industry’s first web-based screen reading solution developed by Serotek.
We’re also introducing a second podcast this month. FB Tech Tips will provide technical guidance in addressing issues related to how to get the most out of today’s adaptive and mainstream technologies. And, we have some new and exciting summertime specials on E-Blink.
We also have a few FB-Notes that we’re certain that you’ll find most interesting.
So please, make yourself comfortable and enjoy the wealth of new information that we have put together for you in this installment of the Flying Blind, LLC E-News.
If you have comments or suggestions as to how we might further optimize your E-Newsletter experience, please don’t hesitate to E-Mail me directly at Larry.Lewis@Flying-Blind.com and we’ll be certain to take your feedback into consideration.
Respectfully,
— Larry L. Lewis, Jr.
Larry.Lewis@Flying-Blind.com
President and Founder
Flying Blind, LLC
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FB-Eye Spotlight: Desktop Braille Publishing |
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RELEASED ON: August 8, 2007 |
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In this installment of the FB-Eye Spotlight we turn our attention to Desktop Braille Publishing, an organization based in Fresno, California committed to providing inclusion for persons who are Braille readers within one’s Church.Desktop Braille Publishing, is a not-for-profit organization who transcribes a variety of books and literature for individuals wishing to participate within churches which are a part of the American Baptist Association.
So often, the word “inclusion” is used when referring to educational and vocational environments. Desktop Braille Publishing freely provides its printed message in alternative Braille formats readily available to those wishing to receive these materials.Flying Blind, LLC is both humbled and privileged to donate a complimentary portion of this newsletter to promote the exceptional work done by Desktop Braille Publishing, and encourages Braille readers everywhere to utilize the services provided by this organization.
Flying Blind, LLC also encourages those of you who may feel obliged to make charitable contributions in support of the ongoing efforts of Desktop Braille Publishing to visit their website and please do so.
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E-Blink ShowCase: Refreshable Braille and Accessible Mobile Technologies |
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This month’s E-Blink Showcase is chock full of unbelievable bargains for users of Refreshable Braille and Accessible Mobile technologies.Blame it on the August heat, but Flying Blind, LLC has managed to secure some crazy-low discounts on the following Technologies!
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This state-of-the-art Braille Terminal was the first Braille Display to implement the use of two rows of touch cursors for added functionality from the Braille display.
Flying Blind, LLC has two of these 43 Braille Cell Displays on sale this month.
This product has a suggested list price of $5,195.00 USD, but Flying Blind, LLC is offering both displays for the unbeatable price of $895.00 USD per Display while supplies last!
Both Braille terminals come with a one-year extended warranty from the time of purchase, have undergone a comprehensive check-out, and are warrantied with VisionCue in Portland, OR. VisionCue distributes and supports Optelec's products for the blind in both the U.S. and Canada.
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This Braille Terminal is the first Braille Display to combine Alva’s ergonomic Satellite Keypads on either end of the Braille Display to provide limitless functionality and navigation options throughout Windows applications.
Flying Blind, LLC has two of these 40 Cell Braille Displays on sale this month.
The Satellite’s suggested list price is $5,495.00 USD, but Flying Blind, LLC is offering both displays for $2,950.00 USD per Display while supplies last!
Both Braille terminals come with a one-year extended warranty from the time of purchase, have undergone a comprehensive check-out, and are warrantied with VisionCue in Portland, OR. VisionCue distributes and supports Optelec's products for the blind in both the U.S. and Canada.
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Flying Blind, LLC is excited to offer to its customers two accessible Windows Mobile PDA Phones with the latest version of Code Factory’s Mobile Speak Pocket software preinstalled on each phone.
Flying Blind, LLC has one Cingular 8525 with Mobile Speak Pocket preinstalled.
Flying Blind, LLC also has one T-Mobile MDA Windows Mobile Phone with Mobile Speak Pocket preinstalled.
Both options provide the end user exceptional access to the Windows Mobile Operating System as well as the ability to utilize all of the benefits of either the AT&T or T-Mobile wireless networks.
Both phones plus the Mobile Speak Pocket Screen Reader have a suggested list price of $995.00 USD per device. Flying Blind, LLC is most pleased to offer this turn-key solution for only $500.00 USD per device!
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Flying Blind, LLC has been able to secure pricing whereby it is able to offer its customers a $350.00 USD price on Mobile Speak Pocket, the world’s first screen reader that makes hundreds of PDAs and cellular phones accessible to those of us who are vision-impaired!
This discounted price is currently $245.00 USD off of the suggested list price of $595.00 USD.
So contact Flying Blind, LLC to assist you in your efforts to access many of today’s popular mobile applications!
Order requests and/or questions regarding any of the products listed above may be directed to: E-Blink@Flying-Blind.com.
If you represent an agency, organization, or manufacturer who wishes to have your previously operated equipment represented in a future E-Blink ShowCase, please contact us at E-Blink@Flying-Blind.com to discuss placement within this section for future E-Newsletters.
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EyePod TechnoCast: Volume 2 |
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In this installment of the EyePod TechnoCast we unveil a first in the Adaptive Technology Industry.Serotek Corporation, developers of System Access Software, have provided to those of us who are vision impaired the world’s first web-based screen reader.
What this means for those of us who are vision impaired is that we can now walk up to ANY Windows-based PC and launch a web-browsing session using only Internet Explorer!
Volume 2 of the EyePod TechnoCast illustrates how to initiate a screen reading session using System Access To Go on a PC that DOES NOT have any screen reading software installed on it.
Come join us as we utilize this software to perform a number of popular PC tasks using this fresh approach to PC access!
You may click on, or forward, this link:
www.flying-blind.com/ept/EyePodTechnoCast2.mp3
To download Volume 2 of the EyePod TechnoCast in MP3 Format (10.9 MB @ 96Kbps) now, or you can subscribe to the EyePod TechnoCast Feed using the RSS link provided below. Enjoy!
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FB Tech Tips PodCast: Volume 1 |
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Welcome to the first installment of FB Tech Tips, a podcast designed to give you technical direction and useful instruction on accessing many of today’s popular adaptive technologies and mainstream applications.In Volume 1 of FB Tech Tips we synchronize data from a mobile device such as a cellular phone or PDA with a PC running the Windows Vista operating system.
Come join us as we illustrate how this process is most effectively achieved using Serotek’s System Access Software, and pick up some useful tips on how to effortlessly synchronize data between your handheld and a Vista-equipped PC.
You may click on, or forward, this link:
www.flying-blind.com/fbtt/FBTechTipsVolume1.mp3
To download Volume 1 of the FB Tech Tips Podcast in MP3 Format (5.9 MB @ 96Kbps) now, or you can subscribe to the FB Tech Tips Podcast Feed using the RSS link provided below. Enjoy!
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Flying Blind, LLC is pleased to announce the release of the book "Nickie’s Nook, Sharing the Journey", written and self-published by Nickie Coby, a young lady who is an aspiring author and is a blind user of numerous adaptive technologies.This is an excellent read and is comprised of essays, Blog posts, stories, and journal style posts. It mostly discusses blindness, chronic pain, disability issues, and life with her guide dog, Julio!
To learn more about, and to order this inspiring collection, please visit www.nickiesjourney.info.
Electronic copies of this book cost $9.00 USD and hard copy print and large print versions cost $16.00 USD.
Flying Blind, LLC will be formalizing a number of online and onsite training initiatives focusing on providing the highest quality training for the products that it endorses and will have some exciting training initiatives to announce this Fall.For all of your Adaptive Technology Training needs, please E-Mail Training@Flying-Blind.com.
Flying Blind, LLC is pleased to announce that it’s Founder, Larry Lewis, will be featured as a contributing author in the September Issue of AccessWorld.Stay tuned for this issue of AccessWorld where Lewis unveils his thoughts about Wireless Refreshable Braille Access, his opinions on projected market shifts, and his take on the three leading manufacturers of Wireless Braille hardware.
Thank you for reading Volume 3 of the Flying Blind, LLC E-News. We hope that you’ve found it both enjoyable and useful.
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