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1) Top 5 Most Clicked Tidbits From Last Week
A.) How to Fix Windows 10 File Explorer Not Responding: (8.4% of all clicks.)
https://helpdeskgeek.com/windows-10/how-to-fix-windows-10-file-explorer-not-responding/
B.) JAWS Tip: Using Temporary Place Markers to Copy, Cut, Delete or Just
About Anything Else You Might Want: (8.3% of all clicks.)
https://www.toptechtidbits.com/9.html
C.) JAWS with Microsoft Teams Tip: Sending and Receiving Chats with JAWS:
(5.9% of all clicks.)
https://www.toptechtidbits.com/7.html
D.) New Features in JAWS, ZT, and Fusion: (5.8% of all clicks.)
https://webfriendlyhelp.com/new-features-in-jaws-zt-and-fusion/
E.) Supersense Introduces Super Lidar: (5.0% of all clicks.)
https://www.supersense.app/post/super-lidar-the-first-step-forward
2) Top Tech Tidbits Welcomes New Sponsor: APH ConnectCenter
Please join us in extending a very big thank you and welcome aboard to our
newest sponsor, APH ConnectCenter. If you missed this opportunity to join us
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available. APH ConnectCenter replaces Sprint IP Relay, whom we would also
like to thank for their support. The mission of the APH ConnectCenter is to
offer curated advice and resources to assist children, parents, adults, and
job seekers who are blind or visually impaired, and their associated
professionals, leading to greater independence and success in their lives.
Learn more today at:
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3) JAWS with Microsoft Teams Tip: Opening A File Attachment From A Channel
https://www.toptechtidbits.com/8.html
4) JAWS Tip: Create Row and Column Headers for Ranges that Read Automatically
for JAWS Users
https://doccenter.freedomscientific.com/doccenter/doccenter/rs25c51746a0cc/2013-09-25_ExcelAndWordHeaders/02_HeadersInExcel.htm
5) ZoomText Tip: Zoom In and Out Faster with Favorite Zoom Levels
https://www.toptechtidbits.com/11.html
6) The 10 Breakthrough Technologies of 2021
Every year, for the last 20 years, MIT Technology Review has compiled an
annual selection of the year's most important technologies. Here's what
they've got on their radar for 2021:
https://www.technologyreview.com/2021/02/24/1014369/10-breakthrough-technologies-2021/
7) WSU Professor, Colleagues Work on Creating Comic Book App for the Visually
Impaired
They hope to have an app on the App Store and Google Play by next year:
https://www.ksn.com/news/ksn-extra/wsu-professor-colleagues-work-on-creating-comic-book-app-for-the-visually-impaired/
8) 6 Clever Ways to Use the Windows Command Prompt
Wired offers this article which demystifies a venerable Windows feature:
https://www.wired.com/story/6-windows-command-prompt-clever-tips/?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_brand=wired&mbid=social_twitter&utm_social-type=owned
9) Microsoft's "Power Automate Desktop" Is Now Free and Can Do Your Work for
You
This feature acts as a macro program which doesn't require you to learn any
specific language to use it:
https://www.reviewgeek.com/72556/microsofts-power-automate-desktop-is-now-free-and-can-do-your-work-for-you/
10) Module 7 of JAWS Training for Teachers and AT Instructors
This one is called "Using Surf's Up as a Teaching Tool." It provides a review
of surfing the internet with JAWS and shows you how to navigate Surf's Up,
access web page elements, navigate web pages, use JAWS Navigation Quick Keys,
fill out forms and read tables:
https://blog.freedomscientific.com/module-7-of-jaws-training-for-teachers-and-at-instructors/
11) NV Access In-Process | February 26th 2021
Here is a lot of information about the latest NVDA release among other things:
https://www.nvaccess.org/post/in-process-26th-february-2021/
12) How to Check Your PC's Full Specifications on Windows 10
Windows Central describes five tools for knowing what's in your computer:
https://www.windowscentral.com/how-check-your-computer-full-specifications-windows-10?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+wmexperts+%28Windows+Central%29
13) 12 Things You Didn't Know You Could Do in Google Chrome
Dean Martineau is a big fan of the OmniBox, for instance:
https://gizmodo.com/12-things-you-didnt-know-you-could-do-in-google-chrome-1846373120
14) Google Adds Voice Commands to Android TalkBack Screen Reader to Improve
Accessibility
Google has added voice commands and other interactive features to the
TalkBack screen reader for Android. TalkBack helps people with impaired
vision use Android devices, and Google is implementing the new functions
based on requests from the blind and low vision community:
https://voicebot.ai/2021/02/25/google-adds-voice-commands-to-android-talkback-screen-reader-to-improve-accessibility/
15) Live Caption Now Available on Google Chrome on Desktops
Whether you're hard of hearing, deaf, in a loud environment, or forget to
bring your headphones, Live Caption automatically transcribes any audio
coming from your phone for you. We long knew that Live Caption is on its way
to Chrome as well, and we just spotted it working on the stable Chrome 88
release - you just need to activate a flag:
https://www.androidpolice.com/2021/02/25/live-caption-is-now-available-on-google-chrome-on-desktops/
16) Applevis Unlimited | What's New and Noteworthy for February 2021
This is the latest in the monthly series which highlights what's new and
noteworthy on the AppleVis website:
https://www.applevis.com/newsletter/applevis-unlimited-whats-new-and-noteworthy-february-2021
17) Alexa Skills That Are Actually Fun and Useful
Sure, you can add items to your shopping list, check the weather, and get
random trivia. Now let's take your Echo to the next level:
https://www.wired.com/story/alexa-skills-that-are-actually-fun-and-useful/
18) Switching From JAWS To NVDA
The purpose of this guide, which continues to receive updates, is to assist
users of JAWS (Job Access With Speech) in switching to the open-source screen
reader NVDA (NonVisual Desktop Access) with ease. It assumes prior knowledge
of JAWS and that you are proficient in its use. It is not intended to be a
replacement of the included user guide, but as a means to make NVDA seem less
daunting:
https://github.com/nvaccess/nvda-community/wiki/SwitchingFromJawsToNVDA
19) The Ultimate Guide to Mac Backup in 2021
This article is incredibly thorough and may well live up to its name:
https://thesweetbits.com/blog/ultimate-guide-to-mac-backup/
20) VoiceOver? Or NVDA? Which is Better?
Draw your own conclusions and listen to theirs in this opine from iphonegeeks:
https://iphonegeeks.com/nvda-vs-voiceover-which-is-better/
21) Street Fighter V's Latest Patch Broke a Major Feature for Visually
Impaired Players
A recent patch to Street Fighter V forces the game's audio into mono, which
makes it nearly unplayable for visually impaired players:
https://www.cbr.com/street-fighter-v-audio-blind/
22) Zoom Getting Automatic Closed Captions for All Users — How to Get Early
Access
Zoom's free tier is getting a big boost with automatic closed captions:
https://www.tomsguide.com/news/zoom-is-getting-a-killer-update-to-make-life-easier
23) Introducing the "Outdoors With Lawrence Gunther" Podcast Series
This AMI Audio original podcast is directed toward youth living with vision
loss, and is meant to inform and inspire such youth to connect with nature.
Lawrence Gunther is a life-long outdoor enthusiast and is totally blind
himself. He has another popular podcast dealing with fish and fishing and he
produces a lot of film and TV content. So if you are a nature enthusiast,
please be sure to check out "Outdoors with Lawrence Gunther" for suggestions
and tips for getting off the sidewalk and connecting with nature with low or
no vision. 19 episodes currently available:
https://lawrencegunther.com/
24) MiniVision2 Big Button Cell Phone For Individuals Who are Blind or
Visually Impaired
A couple months ago we covered the BlindShell Classic, which is a cellphone
made specifically for individuals with visual impairments. If you or a loved
one are in the market for a new phone that caters to individuals with visual
impairments, another available option is the MiniVision2 Cell Phone:
https://www.eastersealstech.com/2021/02/23/minivision2-cell-phone-for-visually-impaired-blind/
25) MantisTM Q40 & ChameleonTM 20 Release Notes
New features and fixes:
https://www.aph.org/release-notes/
26) Apple Stores Offering Free Sign Language Interpreter Appointments
Apple is now offering prescheduled support from sign language interpreters at
hundreds of its retail stores in nearly a dozen countries. The service is
provided to customers by appointment at no cost:
https://9to5mac.com/2021/02/25/apple-retail-store-sign-language-interpreter-appointments/
➜ Podcasts
1) Outdoors with Lawrence Gunther 19 | Greenhouse Gases, Wind Power, Blind
Sailing and Lake Superior's Sleeping Giant
February 19th 2021 | In this episode Lawrence talks Lake Superior and it's
Sleeping Giant. Why the lake is changing and what we can do. Also, tips and
stories about sailing blind:
https://www.stitcher.com/show/outdoors-with-lawrence-gunther/episode/episode-19-greenhouse-gasses-wind-power-blind-sailing-and-lake-superiors-sleeping-giant-81790430
2) Sight and Sound Technology Podcast | Scribe for Windows
February 25th 2021 | Hear from the Sight and Sound Technology podcast about
Pneuma Solutions and their product line:
https://pneumasolutions.com/mike-and-matt-on-sight-and-sound-technology-podcast/
3) That Real Blind Tech Show 21 | Conversation with Niv Shah Developer for
Ottoneu Fantasy Baseball
February 27th 2021 | Brian welcomes Niv Shah, Founder and Developer of
Ottoneu Fantasy Baseball, a dynasty baseball format with more of an advanced
analytics approach to fantasy. Niv discusses the format of the game, where
the unique name to the game comes from, and his role with Ottoneu:
https://thatrealblindtechshow.libsyn.com/episode-21-a-conversation-with-niv-shah-developer-for-ottoneu-fantasy-baseball
4) Blind Android Users 12 | Android Basics Revisited & Enlightened by Zen UI
February 28th 2021
https://blindandroidusers.com
5) Blind Tech Guys 75 | A Deep Dive Into Dolphin ScreenReader
On this episode Nimer demonstrated the Dolphin ScreenReader, Marco ran
through how to use Samsung Health and Kirt showed off Hotspot, plus they
welcome a special guest to the show:
March 2nd 2021
https://www.blindtechguys.com/
6) Eyes on Success 2110 | Some Favorite Tips of the Week
March 3rd 2021 | Every episode of Eyes On Success starts with a "Tip of the
Week". These tips offer suggestions from people we interview about anything
from the benefits of participating in sports to the importance of learning
blindness skills. This week hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey share some of their
favorite tips from the past 10 years with our listeners:
https://www.eyesonsuccess.net/show%20notes/show%20notes%202110.htm
➜ Webinars and Training Courses (Upcoming)
1) American Foundation for the Blind Centennial Gala Celebration
March 4th 2021 | 4PM PT, 5PM MT, 6PM CT, 7PM ET, 12AM GMT, 3/5 | The Art of
Inclusion: AFB100 Concert & Celebration. An award-winning lineup of
performers and other special guests. Available to stream via
https://www.afb.org/ArtOfInclusion. Advance registration suggested at ;
https://www.afb.org/100signup. Learn more:
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/american-foundation-for-the-blind-announces-centennial-gala-celebration-301230831.html
2) Introduction to WeWalk
March 4th 2021 | 2AM PT, 3AM MT, 4AM CT, 5AM ET, 10AM GMT | This demo and
discussion of the WeWalk Cane comes from Sight and Sound Technologies and
SeaScape in the UK. Register here:
https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_fyiQPZKWQPi7TVtEgOWlMg
3) Intracortical Visual Prosthesis Project Clinical Trial | Informational
Session and Recruitment
March 9th 2021 | 4PM PT, 5PM MT, 6PM CT, 7PM ET, 12AM GMT, 3/10 | Zoom
meeting. Link to Zoom session will be sent following registration. Conducted
By: Illinois Institute of Technology & The Chicago Lighthouse for the Blind
and Visually Impaired. | Learn from the researchers about an experimental
device intended to restore visual perception for individuals who are blind.
Learn about the intracortical visual prosthesis device, the study,
expectations, possible risks and benefits, and post implant requirements.
Interested individuals will receive contact information to speak with study
personnel after the educational session is over. For more information and to
reserve your spot please contact: Kelsey Stipp at (312) 567-5304 ☎, or
ICVP@xxxxxxx ✉. For more details:
https://chicagolighthouse.org/icvp/
4) Wayaround App on Maryland Technology Group Call
March 13th 2021 | 7AM PT, 8AM MT, 9AM CT, 10AM ET, 3PM GMT | The Wayaround
App. Makes labeling with a smartphone easy. To hear about this app, dial into
the program by calling (319) 527-4994 ☎:
https://www.marylandlibraries.org/Pages/Technology%20User%20Group.aspx
5) Free iPad Course for VoiceOver Geared Toward Middle School / High School
Students
March 16th 2021 | This six-session course invites students to come and play
games using their iPad with VoiceOver. Through game-based learning, students
will learn and reinforce VoiceOver specific skills and explore apps helpful
to the VoiceOver user. Through scavenger hunts, murder mysteries, and escape
rooms, students will make friendships and connect with peers who are also
VoiceOver users. Learn more about this and other California School for the
Blind Short Courses here:
https://www.csb-cde.ca.gov/outreach/shortcourses/index.aspx
6) Free Training Course from Humanware and the California School for the
Blind (CSB) | BrailleNote Touch Plus Notetaker for Teachers and Professionals
March 17th 2021 | 12:30 PM PT, 1:30 PM MT, 2:30 PM CT, 3:30 PM ET, 8:30 PM
GMT | Presented by: Rachel Feinberg, West Coast Blindness Product Specialist
on behalf of HumanWare Technologies. The very full agenda will cover:
Introduction and orientation to the BrailleNote Touch Plus. Who benefits from
use of the BrailleNote. Skills needed to prepare for BrailleNote use.
Efficiency of the BrailleNote with built-in keyboard short-cuts as a "braille
first" product. Use of BrailleNote vs. iPad with braille display. Overview of
Google Drive/Google Docs. How to upload files to Google Drive/download files
from Google Drive for editing in KeyWord. Explore EasyReader+. Download books
from Bookshare and navigate contents. Web browsing using Chrome . Discussion
of remote viewing of the BrailleNote screen including TeamViewer as well as
other screen-sharing options. Overview of KeyMath. Q and A throughout
training. Register here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc2LZDZ1PQVsGVFyP9G-CI_icKbizjOvzok-Vis9lGlZgOmqQ/viewform
7) Training Course from Hartgen Consultancy | Winning Teams! Using Microsoft
Teams with JAWS for Windows
March 17th 2021 | 11AM PT, 12PM MT, 1PM CT, 2PM ET, 7PM GMT | Cost: £150.00 /
$205.00 USD | Four training sessions starting on Wednesday, March 17th 2021
and then weekly each Wednesday thereafter. If you cannot make a live session,
you will have access to the recording of it shortly after. Requirements,
registration and what you will receive available here:
http://www.hartgen.org/teams
8) Free Training Course from Humanware and the California School for the
Blind (CSB) | BrailleNote Touch Plus Notetaker for Students, Teachers and
Families.
March 31st 2021 | 12:30 PM PT, 1:30 PM MT, 2:30 PM CT, 3:30 PM ET, 8:30 PM
GMT | Presented by: Rachel Feinberg, West Coast Blindness Product Specialist
on behalf of HumanWare Technologies. The format of the training will be
primarily question and answer.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdzzuwVaRWiWtgsBmN_XPYsihhJ8b_vXAc8eYCV19CJrwNfcQ/viewform
9) TravelAbility Launches the World's First Pitchfest Featuring Adaptive
Technology + Products from 9 Countries
April 1st 2021 | 8AM PT, 9AM MT, 10AM CT, 11AM ET, 4PM GMT | TravelAbility
LaunchPad will be the first of four TravelAbility events in 2021.
TravelAbility is sponsored by Google, Expedia, AccessiBe and Design Sensory.
Think "Shark Tank" at the intersection of travel and disability. LaunchPad
will be promoted internationally to provide exposure to prospective
investors, grant funders and travel industry professionals that may become
possible distribution partners. Registration is $195. Check out the agenda
and register here:
http://travelability.net/agenda/
10) Microsoft 2021 Ability Summit
May 5th & 6th 2021 | The Microsoft Ability Summit is a two-day, free digital
event experience that brings together people with disabilities, allies, and
accessibility professionals to Imagine, Build, Include, and Empower the
future of disability inclusion and accessibility. We encourage all to join
and spread the word. Registration will open in March. In the meantime, learn
more and check out the Ability Summit 2021 announcement video here:
https://sway.office.com/Dbr2Uz14PIn31Dq8
11) National Federation of the Blind 2021 National Convention
July 6th 2021 through July 10th 2021 | Register for free to attend the
largest gathering of blind people and take advantage of the opportunity to
network with thousands of blind role models, connect with leaders in the
field of blindness, attend presentations on a variety of empowering topics,
and learn about the latest in technology and innovation. Learn more and
register here:
https://www.nfb.org/get-involved/national-convention
➜ Job Announcements
1) Membership Services Administrative Assistant | American Council of the
Blind
Location: Remote (Work from home.) Compensation: $40,000 Annual Salary.
https://acb.org/jobs#MembershipServices-Admin
2) Virtual Career Fair For People With Disabilities
March 23rd 2021 | Are you a person with a disability, looking for a career
opportunity or internship? This Virtual Career Fair is free for career
seekers with disabilities to attend. Experienced professionals, recent
college graduates and college students with disabilities meet online with
employers across the nation to discuss competitive career opportunities.
Candidates are invited to interact with employers via chat sessions. Learn
more and register here:
https://www.careereco.com/Fair/EventDetails?fairId=6a058ac1-e837-4b18-a883-ac4e0161fe77
➜ Press Releases and Other News
1) COVID Vaccine Websites Create Inequity for the Blind
Many COVID vaccination registration and information websites at the federal,
state and local levels violate disability rights laws, hindering the ability
of blind people to sign up for a potentially lifesaving vaccine, a KHN
investigation has found:
https://www.modernhealthcare.com/safety-quality/covid-vaccine-websites-violate-disability-laws-create-inequity-blind
2) It's Impossible for Blind People to Go Supermarket Shopping — That Needs
to Change
Carley Gregory, who lost her eyesight aged 10, has started a petition to get
manufacturers to make changes, while the RNIB reveals how technology can
improve accessibility:
https://inews.co.uk/news/real-life/blind-partially-sighted-visually-impaired-braille-supermarkets-products-kelloggs-navilens-874323
3) Microsoft's Investments Make Xbox a Leader in Gaming Accessibility, and
Others Should Follow
Recent updates and a new developer-friendly service make Microsoft the
current leader in gaming accessibility:
https://www.windowscentral.com/microsofts-investments-make-xbox-leader-gaming-accessibility
4) Can Technology Open Spaceflight to Disabled Astronauts?
The European Space Agency wants to make sure its new astronaut class is more
diverse. But it will take redesigned gear to make space accessible to
everybody:
https://www.wired.com/story/can-technology-open-spaceflight-to-disabled-astronauts/
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Adaptations Online Store
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are blind or have low vision. Adaptations is your online go-to for tools,
technology, and accessible solutions for blind and visually impaired people.
Sponsor: American Printing House (APH)
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Get Coding with Code JumperTM
Code JumperTM is a fully accessible and inclusive computer coding innovation,
originally designed by Microsoft® and developed by APH (for Windows,
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About: Since 1858, the American Printing House for the Blind has operated in
Louisville, Kentucky as the world's largest nonprofit organization, creating
accessible learning experiences through educational, workplace, and
independent living products and services for people who are blind and
visually impaired. APH believes that the future belongs to everyone. By
offering innovative products and services, APH opens up a door of
opportunities for lifelong independence and success.
Sponsor: Barry Scheur
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Sponsor Since: June 25th 2020
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intended to assist in access to adaptive electronics, enhance experiences for
guide dog teams, and offer practical solutions for organization and travel
with a variety of leather bags, pouches, and backpacks. Then there are the
random products that are included, just for fun! We enjoy working with our
customers 1-on-1 to their money is well spent and not wasted on something
they may not use. In thinking about our customers and whether we will carry a
product our guiding motto is that it must be: practical, affordable, simple,
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What We Do: We bring our business either via zoom, phone, or to your
conference or convention, to give each customer a chance for questions and
where possible, "hands on" evaluation of the merchandise. Kae and I test and
use each product as blind users before we put it in our catalog. In the case
of products for guide and service dogs, our own three guides, Thor, Debra and
Melody, are engaged in the process of evaluating the usefulness, durability,
and/or fun of the product. We want each of our products to be useful,
accessible, afforable, and, whenever possible, fun! Our inventory is
constantly changing, so a visit to us is never the same experience twice!
Sponsor: A. T. Guys
➜ This Week's Classified Ad:
Plugable USB-C 7-in-1 Hub
If you're like me, you probably have more things to plug into your computer
than available ports. That's why we've now added the Plugable USB-C 7-in-1
Hub. Plug it into your laptop and you will get 3 USB ports, SD and Micro SD
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Sponsor Since: June 11th 2020
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an item you're looking for, or if you have a question, please don't hesitate
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Sponsor: John Panarese
➜ This Week's Classified Ad:
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COVID has brought us some very daunting challenges! But this has not stopped
John Panarese from solving the great mystery! His technical offerings will
help you to better understand and navigate the world of Apple devices! Visit
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Director, https://www.MacForTheBlind.com
Authorized Apple Business Affiliate
Apple Certified Support Professional
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Assistive Technology Consultant
Sponsor Since: June 4th 2020
Website: https://www.macfortheblind.com/ 🌐
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About: Macfortheblind.com is a place specifically for blind people who are
either users or potential users of Macintosh computers or iOS devices, such
as the iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, iPod Nano, Apple Watch and Apple TV. I am a
blind individual who has used the Mac ever since VoiceOver became available
in OS 10.4 Tiger, and I own an iMac, Mac Mini, Mac Book Pro laptop computer,
an iPhone 6S, an iPad Air, an Apple Watch and an Apple TV 4th Generation. In
addition, I am an Authorized Apple Business Affiliate, and as an Apple
Certified Support Professional and an Apple Certified Trainer, I offer
training and technical support for individuals, agencies and organizations on
the mac and all iDevices, as well as offering assistive technology consulting.
Sponsor: Donna Jodhan
➜ This Week's Classified Ad:
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offers tricks and tips on how to tackle technology! See how this Apple
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Author, Donna Jodhan Publications
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About: My name is Donna J. Jodhan and I have been blind all my life, but that
has not prevented me from living independently as someone who takes care of
my own home and garden, travels regularly for my job, and runs my own
business. I am an entrepreneur, blogger, author, audio mystery writer,
advocate, podcaster, and law student. I enjoy cooking, ice skating, playing
chess, composing on my electronic keyboard, and communicating with nature.
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➜ This Week's Classified Ad:
Voice Training
Would you like to learn to control your computer with your voice, or to
create documents using your voice rather than the keyboard? There are several
tools to accomplish these objectives. I can provide training in their use.
Write to me if interested at:
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Sponsor: APH ConnectCenter
Sponsor Since: March 4th 2021
Website: https://aphconnectcenter.org/ 🌐
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