[ktvt] Fw: BlindNews: Top Tech tidbits for Thursday, May 11, 2006
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Top Dot Enterprises Thursday, May 11, 2006
Top Tech tidbits for Thursday, May 11, 2006
By Dean Martineau
1) If you use an Optacon, you may not know that it is still possible to get
Optacons repaired. If you have need for a repair, send e-mail to
oehmelec@xxxxxxx and describe your situation including your geographic
whereabouts, so that you can be referred to the most appropriate repair
situation.
2) Mp3 Clip is a program designed to split and join mp3 files and to
digitize analog recordings. the full version used to cost money; now it is
freeware. http://www.oxrud.com/mp3clip/
3) If you live in the UK, you can listen to a book-reading radio station
called Oneword: http://www.oneword.co.uk/
4) Jamal Mazrui has upgraded his text and programming editor Textpal,
fixing bugs and adding features. http://www.empowermentzone.com/palsetup.exe
5) Here is a web site for blind radio enthusiasts:
http://www.radioenthusiast.com/visually_impaired_radio_enthusiasts.htm
6) Here is an article describing the transition of a Cold War technology
laboratory into a lab seeking ways to make everybody items accessible to the
disabled:
http://www.wired.com/news/wireservice/%200,70835-0.html?tw=rss.technology
7) Here is a web site devoted to accessing the popular Firefox browser:
http://www.accessfirefox.com/
8) For years, US citizens have been able to access braille books and
magazines electronically through the National Library Service for the
Blind's Web Braille service. Now, NLS has abruptly discontinued the service
for an unannounced length of time. One librarian has recommended that those
who are concerned about this situation should address e-mail to Judith dixon
jdix@xxxxxxx and NLS director Frank Kurt Cylke, fcyl@xxxxxxx
9) Here is an article about Future Web Access and Current Problems:
http://www.computerworld.com/action/article.do?command=viewArticleBasic&articleId=111219&source=NLT_PM&nlid=8
10) WhereCreativitySoars is a mailing list where blind writers can share
their creative writing and receive comments from others. to join, send a
blank message to WhereCreativitySoars-subscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
11) Another new mailing list is the Secondhand-zone, for buying, selling
and trading used equipment. For information, go to the web site:
http://www.moving-mountains.com/
12) Assistive Technology Center has made a video demo of their AdvantEdge
Reader. to receive this demo as an mp3 video file, e-mail
support@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
13) this page contains a large number of easily-accessible links to
freeware programs http://100-downloads.com/
14) This article about the Webbie! awards comes from AbilityMaine:
http://www.abilitymaine.org/webby.html
15) You can listen to several presentations from this January's ATIA
conference at no charge, and to all available presentations for $49.00
http://www.atiaonline.org/
16) Accessibility reviews of MonkeyTerm version Unknown and APH Talking
Clock version Unknown have been added to the AccessWatch database
http://www.accesswatch.info/
We end with three technology-related job announcements:
17) California's Sensory Access Foundation is seeking an Access Technology
Specialist. e-mail Maria King mking@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
18) University of Denver is seeking an Assistive Technology Specialist:
http://www.du.edu/hr/employment
19) London's Brunel University is hiring an Assistive Technology Advisor.
http://www.brunel.ac.uk/about/job/cdata/Professional
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