[accesscomp] Fw: Accessibility.TV , videos about assistive technology, Dan's tip for September 12 2013
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- Date: Fri, 13 Sep 2013 18:18:13 -0700
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From: dan Thompson
To: dan Thompson
Sent: Friday, September 13, 2013 5:46 PM
Subject: Accessibility.TV , videos about assistive technology, Dan's tip for
September 12 2013
Sorry for the lateness of this message. I had a few meetings today and it took
a while to gather all the information of the website's content.
Accessibility.TV seems to strive to be a one-stop site to view adaptive
technology demonstration and
training videos made by different companies.
Accessibility.TV - Dedicated to Assistive Technology
"About Us:
Accessibility.TV was founded in Omaha, Nebraska and provides a free service for
people to learn more about assistive technology. We operate with volunteers and
appreciate feedback on this website."
On the home page you will find the following links. Each link will be
explained later.
1. Home: Obviously you are taken back to the homepage.
http://www.accessibility.tv/index.htm
2. About Us:
http://www.accessibility.tv/about.html
3. Mission:
http://www.accessibility.tv/mission.html
4. Vender:
http://www.accessibility.tv/vendor.html
On this page are 19 links to venders of Assistive technology. When activating
a link, accesses another page with a video. Once reaching a chosen company, a
flash player is available.
If you are using a mouse, click the play button.
If using a screenreader, press the letter b follow by tapping the spacebar.
Below is a list of what the companies are offering on Friday September 13
2013:
a. Ai Squared
http://www.accessibility.tv/ai-squared.html
There are two videos.
First is Zoomtext 10 from Ai Squared at the Sight Village 2011
Secondly: i-loview from Ai Squared
b. ALVA
http://www.accessibility.tv/alva.html
ALVA BC640 Braille Device
c. Apple Computer
features on the Iphone
d. Assistive Technology
Screenreader trying out Easy.Assistive technology opening doorsThis video shows
someone trying out a screenreader. I think the software is called "easy."
http://www.accessibility.tv/assistive-technology.html
e. Bookshare
This a how to use bookshare.
http://www.accessibility.tv/bookshare.html
f. Dolphin Computer Products
This video shows the "easy converter" used for creating digital talkingbooks
http://www.accessibility.tv/dolphincomputer.html
g. Duxbury Systems
Here you are shown Duxbury in general.
http://www.accessibility.tv/duxburysystems.html
h. Enabling Technology
The Romeo and Juliet Series Embossers are shown in this video.
http://www.accessibility.tv/enabling-technologies.html
I. Enhanced Vision Systems
Focus of this video is on the Pebble.
http://www.accessibility.tv/enhancedvisionsystems.html
j. Freedom Scientific
The Pearl and Sara reading systems are shown in this video.
http://www.accessibility.tv/freedomscientific.html
k. Freedom Scientific LEARNING SYSTEMS GROUP
The WYNN learning system is the focus here.
http://www.accessibility.tv/freedomscientificLSG.html
l. Google
Google I/O 2008 - Design Patterns for Enhanced Accessibility are shown off in
this video.
http://www.accessibility.tv/google.html
m. GW Micro
Window-eyes is demonstrated in this video.
http://www.accessibility.tv/gwmicro.html
n. Humanware
The HumanWare Brailliant Braille Display is on display here.
http://www.accessibility.tv/humanware.html
o. Index Braille
Visiters to this page are shown the Index brailler line on the job.
http://www.accessibility.tv/index-braille.html
p. Microsoft
This one shows the magnifier and on screen keyboard
http://www.accessibility.tv/microsoft.html
q. Nokia
This video shows the Nokia Braille Reader.
http://www.accessibility.tv/nokia.html
r. Sendero Group
You are shown a video about GPS in general for the visually impaired.
http://www.accessibility.tv/sendero.html
s. Web Applications
Visiters are shown the "Web Anywhere" Screenreader on the go.
http://www.accessibility.tv/webapplications.html
5. The next link on the Accessibility.TV homepage is:
provider
http://www.accessibility.tv/provider.html
This page provides a list of training providers. Below is a list to their
homepages.
a. Chicago Lighthouse
http://www.accessibility.tv/Chicago-Lighthouse.html
b. NEBRASKA low vision, formally vision helpers
http://www.accessibility.tv/NebraskaLowVision.html
c. discover skills
http://www.accessibility.tv/DicoverSkills.html
d. utah assistive technology program
http://www.accessibility.tv/Utah-ATP.html
e. iowa low vision, formally vision helpers
http://www.accessibility.tv/iowalowvision.html
6. the next link on the home page is
product
http://www.accessibility.tv/product.html
Here are 12 links where the various products can be obtained.
a.
Book player
This video is about the Victor Reader Stratus.
http://www.accessibility.tv/bookplayer.html
b. Bookshare Service
http://www.accessibility.tv/bookshare.html
c. Braille Display
Here you get to check out the ALVA BC640 Braille
http://www.accessibility.tv/brailledisplays.html
d. Braille Translation Software
Duxbury is the focus of this video.
http://www.accessibility.tv/braille-translation.html
e. Desktop Video Magnifier
the Freedom Scientific Topaz XL HD Desktop Video Magnifier is the focus of
this video.
http://www.accessibility.tv/desktop-video-magnifier.html
f. Embossers
This page leads to information about Enabling Technologies.
g. Assistive Technology for Low Vision
Here you find more about the Utah Assistive Technology Technology Program
http://www.accessibility.tv/AT-LowVision.html
h. Note Taker
this video is about the EmPower. I am surprised it is not showing the Apex.
http://www.accessibility.tv/notetaker.html
i. Smart phone
the Iphone is the focus here.
http://www.accessibility.tv/smartphone.html
j. Software Magnification
Zomtext is on display here.
k. T-Coils: A Hidden benefit in hearing aids
http://www.accessibility.tv/T-Coils-hearingaid.html
l. Handheld Video Magnifier
this video shows the Humanware Smartview Pocket.
http://www.accessibility.tv/handheld-video-magnifier.html
6. Frequently answered Questions is the next link on the Accessibility.TV
homepage.
We hope these answers help you! If you don't find the answer you're looking
for, please contact us at
atinfo@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx!
Interested persons can post videos on the site. The information how to do this
is on the FAQ page link shown below.
http://www.accessibility.tv/faq.html
7. News is the next link.
Assess TV is currently looking for volunteers in several areas. If interested,
go to the link below for more information.
http://www.accessibility.tv/news.html
Volunteers are needed for:
Website designers, graphic artists, database, Java, and flash, videa camera,
video editor.
The next link is
http://www.accessibility.tv/contact.html
http://www.accessibility.tv/contact.html8.
Accessibility.TV
11110 Fort Street, suite 102
Omaha, NE, USA 68164
Postal Address:
Accessibility.TV
PO Box 641948
Omaha, NE, USA 68164
Phone: 402-491-3191
Fax: 402-491-3221
Toll-Free: 866-539-4357
E-mail:
General
Phone: 402-491-3191
Fax: 402-491-3221
Toll-Free: 866-539-4357
Email: atinfo@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx!
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