Episodes

  • Tek Talk welcomes Tamara Rorie of the NLS to discuss the BARD eReader Braille displays. 02/12/2024

    Tek Talk welcomes Tamara Rorie of the NLS to discuss the BARD eReader Braille displays. 02/12/2024
    Feb 28 2024

    Presenter Contact Info Email: tror@loc.gov
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    56 mins
  • Tek Talk welcomes Cindy Hollis, Manager of Membership Engagement for the American Council of the Blind, to discuss the ACB Community platform. 01/29/2024

    Tek Talk welcomes Cindy Hollis, Manager of Membership Engagement for the American Council of the Blind, to discuss the ACB Community platform. 01/29/2024
    Feb 2 2024
    Presenter Contact Info Email: chollis@acb.org Bio Cindy Hollis serves as Manager of Membership Engagement for the American Council of the Blind, working remotely from her home in Flat Rock, Michigan. In this role, she works closely with affiliate leaders and members, and oversees the thriving ACB Community platform where more than 16,000 virtual events have been held since March 2020 impacting thousands of people who are blind or low vision. Born and raised in southern California, Cindy’s family moved to Washington state the summer before her senior year of high school. This is where she attended college, raised two daughters, and worked 21 years in local public schools providing braille instruction and three years as Development Community Outreach Coordinator for the Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc. She helped charter a local chapter within the Washington state affiliate, where she served as president for eight non-consecutive years, playing an integral role in developing their successful statewide leadership program. Cindy’s involvement on a national level has included serving two terms on the ACB Board of Publications where she helped draft language for the Hollis Liggett Braille Free Press award, wrote the resolution that created a youth program to be held at ACB conferences and conventions and was the first coordinator of said program, has chaired the Leadership Institute and awards committees, co-chaired the auction committee, and served on the convention planning, membership, resource development, and auction committees. In her spare time, Cindy enjoys participating in ACB Community events (especially karaoke), spending time with her grandchildren, and traveling with her guide dog, Balsa.  
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    54 mins
  • Tek Talk welcomes Michael Babcock, Michael Doise, and Marty Sobo to discuss the IAC Podcast Network and the podcasts that each of them have a part in producing. 01/22/2024

    Tek Talk welcomes Michael Babcock, Michael Doise, and Marty Sobo to discuss the IAC Podcast Network and the podcasts that each of them have a part in producing. 01/22/2024
    Jan 26 2024
    Michael Babcock will share information about Technically Working, hosted by Michael Babcock and Damashe Thomas, focusing on technology and productivity tips across various platforms including Mac OS, iPhone, Android, and Windows.   Michael Doise will share information about the IA Cast podcast. The iACast is a weekly podcast with engaging discussions related to technology.   Marty sobo will share more about Unmute Presents, our weekly call in show to answer your technology questions. Marty will also share All things Lady A, Katie talks Travel, hint at a new show we have coming and more! Presenter Contact Info Michael Babcock Email: michael@payown.media Michael Doise Email: mikedoise@techopolis.online Marty Sobo Email: msobo@mac.com  
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    54 mins
  • Tek Talk features our own Larry Gassman on a retro techno theme of open reel recording and playing a CBS Radio Workshop program titled “I Have Three Heads”. 12/11/2023

    Tek Talk features our own Larry Gassman on a retro techno theme of open reel recording and playing a CBS Radio Workshop program titled “I Have Three Heads”. 12/11/2023
    Dec 18 2023
    Today we use digital technology. It is commonplace. But in the mid 1950’s they used open reel tape recorders. They cut and spliced tapes to edit material. The first 30 minutes of tek Talk will be devoted to a rather whimsical program from the CBS Radio Workshop entitled: ”I have three heads”. The remainder will be more audience participation talking about your all-time favorite technology Christmas gifts. We will have a fun digital holiday party before closing down until January 8. Presenter Contact Info None
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    1 hr
  • Tek Talk welcomes Jeff Bishop, President of the Blind Information Technology Specialists (BITS) ACB affiliate, to discuss it and its offerings and programs for the new year. Presenter. 01/08/2024

    Tek Talk welcomes Jeff Bishop, President of the Blind Information Technology Specialists (BITS) ACB affiliate, to discuss it and its offerings and programs for the new year. Presenter. 01/08/2024
    Jan 12 2024
    Contact Info Email: jeff@jeffbishop.com
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    56 mins
  • Tek Talk welcomes Chris and Kim Nova of Mystic Access to discuss the Smart Vision 3 phone by Kapsys. 12/04/2023

    Tek Talk welcomes Chris and Kim Nova of Mystic Access to discuss the Smart Vision 3 phone by Kapsys. 12/04/2023
    Dec 7 2023
    If you’re looking for a phone that uses speech throughout, is fully customizable, and uses simple navigation strategies, the Smart Vision 3 by Kapsys may be the answer. Chris and Kim Nova with Mystic Access give you a tour, share how this cell phone compares with others you may know about, and discuss some tips you need to know prior to purchasing your own Smart Vision 3. Get ready for lots of demos and bring your questions. Presenter Contact Info Chris Email: chris@mysticaccess.com Kim Email: kim@mysticaccess.com Website: www.mysticaccess.com Phone: 716-543-3323
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    1 hr
  • Tek Talk features Stocking Stuffers Part 3 with Katie White of Magical Moments Vacations and Barry Scheur of Guidelights and Gadgets. 11/20/2023

    Tek Talk features Stocking Stuffers Part 3 with Katie White of Magical Moments Vacations and Barry Scheur of Guidelights and Gadgets. 11/20/2023
    Nov 22 2023
    Katie will present in the first half hour from 8 to 8:30pm Eastern and Barry will present in the second half hour from 8:30 to 9pm Eastern. Magical Moments Vacations Join Katie White as she talks the benefits of travel, budgeting, and planning! Katie will also be giving information on her upcoming guided group cruises to Alaska and the Caribbean. Katie is a travel agent who specializes in accessible travel, cruise vacations, all Disney destinations, and Universal Orlando Resort. Guidelights and Gadgets Barry, with an assist from KaeAnn, will be presenting a variety of their new and popular products for the holiday season. In addition to new Braille leather display and tablet cases, they will discuss the entire line of Auguste Reymond Braille watches, and offer a holiday special on their Victor Stream and SensePlayer bundles. They have also now re-manufactured the very popular titanium locking cane in 54 and 60 inch lengths, with an expanded variety of tip choices. Holiday surprises are always appreciated, and they will have three $50 mystery boxes: leather, dog grooming, and electronics. They'll make sure to cover all of the leather bags, pouches, purses, and waist packs that their customers have come to rely on. Presenter Contact Info Magical Moments Vacations Email: Katie.white@mmvagent.com Website: www.facebook.com/katiewhite.mmvagent Phone: (317) 694-4023 Guidelights and Gadgets Email: barry.scheur@gmail.com Website: www.guidelightsandgadgets.us Phone: (617) 969-7500
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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • Tek Talk welcomes Ron Miller of Vispero to discuss the new split Braille feature in the latest version of JAWS. 11/27/2023

    Tek Talk welcomes Ron Miller of Vispero to discuss the new split Braille feature in the latest version of JAWS. 11/27/2023
    Nov 30 2023
    Presenter Contact Info Email: RMiller@Vispero.com
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    58 mins