[guide.chat] The matilda magazine
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- Date: Mon, 8 Oct 2012 20:07:50 +0100
This is the Matilda Ziegler Magazine
Special Notices and Pen Pals Supplement October 8, 2012
Address: 20 Thorndal Circle
Darien, CT 06820
Local Phone: 203-604-8601
Toll Free: 877-424-5481
Website: www.matildaziegler.com
Email: editor@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Ross Hammond, Editor
Table of Contents
Events
Special Notices - New Listings
Pen Pals - New Listings
Special Notices - Previous Listings
Special Notices - Permanent Listings
Pen Pals - Previous Listings
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Disclaimer: The following submissions are received from magazine subscribers
or outside organizations who have asked to place free listings in our magazine.
The Matilda Ziegler Magazine for the Blind gladly serves as a vehicle for
these postings, but neither the Matilda Ziegler Magazine for the Blind or its
affiliates personally endorse any listings held within this supplement.
EVENTS
Dear Colleagues and Friends:
We still have seats available in the following classes:
10/9 -Using the Mac
12 Sessions
Students will learn to navigate the MAC environment using built-in assistive
technology - Voiceover screen reader or Zoom screen magnifier; do basic text
editing; change system preferences; surf the internet using Safari; use the
Mail program for email; and learn to use iTunes.
Prerequisite: Exploring the MAC seminar.
Day- Tuesdays & Thursdays
Date- 10/9-11/15
Time- 1:30-4:30pm
10/9 -Using MS Outlook
12 sessions
Microsoft's Personal Information Manager includes an email application, a
calendar, task manager, contact manager and has note taking and journal
capabilities. In this class, students will learn the most commonly used and
accessible parts of Outlook: sorting the email message list, composing new
messages; spell checking/proofreading; replying, forwarding, adding contacts,
working with attachments; changing views; creating message rules; creating a
contact group; and working with the calendar.
Prerequisite: Word 2 or CCVIP staff approval.
Day-Tuesdays & Thursdays
Date- 10/9-11/15
Time- 5:30-8:30pm
10/31 - So You Want to be an Entrepreneur? -NEW-
1 Session
The Computer Center for Visually Impaired People at Baruch College offers a one
day workshop , "Are You Ready to Be an Entrepreneur," for blind and visually
impaired persons.
As a result of this workshop, participants will be able to explain and
demonstrate the importance of entrepreneurship in career/life transitions;
complete a Self-Employment Inventory; identify and describe characteristics of
successful entrepreneurs; identify skills and support systems necessary for a
successful business; explain why some businesses fail; describe the advantages
and disadvantages to owning a business; and participate in a Question and
Answer Session with successful entrepreneurs.
Day -Wednesday
Date -October 31
Time -9:30am-4:30pm
A prerequisite seminar (or individual assessment) is given to any new, incoming
student, except those taking the Entrepreneur Workshop.
Please note that any time we have more students than a class can hold, we offer
an additional section.
If you are interested in a course not offered during a semester, let us know;
we have the flexibility to offer previously unscheduled classes if others are
interested. One on one training is also available.
Judith Gerber
Operations Manager
Computer Center for Visually Impaired People
Baruch College, CUNY
phone: 646-312-1425
fax: 646-312-1421
http://www.baruch.cuny.edu/ccvip
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TOP DOG Registration Now Open
The Southeast Regional Top dog workshop, January 11-13, 2013 is coming to the
Hostess City, Savannah, Georgia, and registration is now open.
Georgia Guide Dog Users, DixieLand Guide Dog Users and Guide Dog Users of
Florida will welcome guide dog handlers, puppy raisers and many dogs and
puppies from the Southeast and around the country to the Holiday Inn Express
Hotel and Suites Gateway Conference Center at 17 Gateway Blvd. East in Savannah
for three days of workshops, exhibits, fine Southern food and hospitality, an
optional city tour, and the chance to visit with old friends and to make new
ones.
The complete schedule of events will be circulated in advance; what follows are
program highlights:
A Top Dog tradition, the Blessing of the Guide Dogs
A panel discussion on current advocacy issues for guide dog handlers
A veterinarian speaking on the basics, ears, teeth and flea prevention
An interactive session on peak experiences with our dogs
An optional Red Cross certification course in canine first aid
A banquet speaker who will inspire us with her story
Online registration is available at the website, http://topdogworkshop.org/ or
by phone and through the mail. The registration phone number for registrar
Sally Benjamin is (850) 588-9070. The registration cost for Top Dog 2013 is
$25.00 per person.
When you register you will be able to choose two lunch and two dinner meals
priced very affordably and you may opt for a Friday afternoon tour of
Savannah's historic district for a cost of $25.00.
Room rates at the Holiday Inn Express Hotel and Suites Gateway will be $89.00
per night, plus 13% sales tax. These conference rates will apply from Thursday,
January 10, 2013 through Sunday January 13, 2013, as well as three nights prior
to and following the event. If you choose to, you could stay as many as nine
nights at the special event rate. Up to four people can share these
comfortably-sized rooms and a hot breakfast is included in the room rate.
Located off of exit 94 from I95, the hotel is just 15 miles from the Savannah
International Airport and a similar distance from both the Amtrak and Greyhound
stations. It is located approximately 18 miles from Savannah's downtown and
historic district.
Make reservations at the Holiday Inn Express Hotel and Suites by calling the
hotel directly at 912-925-2700, making certain to mention group code GGD (Good
Good Dog). The event is also listed under the name of Georgia Guide Dog Users.
The deadline for registration and hotel reservations is December 11, 2012. Make
your plans now to come to Savannah in January 2013. See y'all here.
For further event information or for exhibitors or registration forms, send
emails to, 2013topdog@xxxxxxxxx
Marj Schneider, Event Coordinator
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Science Sense Tours
Visitors who are blind or partially sighted are invited to attend this program,
held monthly in the Museum galleries. Specially trained Museum tour guides
highlight specific themes and exhibition halls, engaging participants through
extensive verbal descriptions and touchable objects.
Science Sense is free with Museum admission.
Thursday, October 18th, 2:30 PM - Mexico and Central America
Explore the cultures of the Olmec, Aztec and Maya. Discover their beliefs,
gods, and myths in the Hall of Mexico and Central America.
Sunday, November 11th, 10:00 AM - Vertebrate Origins
Explore the story of the burgeoning of vertebrates through the oceans and onto
land in the Hall of Vertebrate Origins.
Wednesday, December 12th, 2:30 PM - Primitive and Advanced Mammals
Examine the fossil mammal specimens that illustrate the story of vertebrate
evolution in the Hall of Primitive Mammals and the Hall of Advanced Mammals.
Science Sense tours are available to individuals or groups. Space is limited
and advance registration is required. Programs may be subject to change.
For additional information or to register for a Science Sense tour, please call
(212)313-7565 or emailaccessibility@xxxxxxxx
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SPECIAL NOTICES - New Listings
Custom Victor Stream Cases, Adult Fashion Bibs, Signature Guides and gift card
holders.
Everything I make is hand sewn or made my hand. Each Victor Stream case has 2
drawstrings that pull the top of the case closed tightly so your Victor won't
slip out. The drawstrings are long so you can sling your case over your
shoulder like a purse, or diagonally across your chest, or take one strap over
each shoulder and wear it like book bag. I can get almost any color you want. I
use fleece fabric and polyester/cotton blend fabric. Leather is not available.
Each case has a pocket on the front to store extra SD cards and ear buds. If
your Victor has the attachment for an extra cartridge I can make your case
larger to accommodate that. Each case is just $10 and that includes shipping
and handling.
Each Adult Fashion Bib can have either 2 long straps to be tied behind your
neck, or 2 shorter straps with Velcro to be fastened behind your neck. Same
types of fabric are used for these as are for the Victor cases. If you are a
tall person or plus size person I can make the bibs extra long or wide. Again,
I can get almost any color or print. Each bib is $8 and that includes shipping
and handling.
Attention Sports Fans! I can make your Victor Case or Fashion bib out of your
favorite Teams fabric. If I cannot find it, I can order it online, but there
will be an additional fee.
Each Signature Guide is made out of sturdy yet flexible black duck tape. They
are about the size of a credit card and can be easily stored in your wallet.
Each guide is $2 and that includes shipping and handling.
Contact dolphinseaker81@xxxxxxxxxxx for more information.
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We are happy to announce the launching of a new Christian website called
www.circleministries.com
The site features a wealth of information for both the non-Christian as well as
Christians. There is a sample issue of Circle of Love Cassette ministry which
can be downloaded free. There is a page explaining Camp Siloam for adult blind
campers. A page of resources for blind computer users. The site is updated on a
regular basis. Surf over to circleministries.com and have a look-see!
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Hello Everyone!
Need hardware/software to convert VCR recordings to software files?
Selling Dazzle DVD recorder which includes Pinnacle instant DVD recorder
version 2.5 with cable connectors. This version requires Windows XP sp2 /higher
or Windows Vista 32 bit only
Including shipping $25 in U. S. except for Alaska/Hawaii
Contact:
Barbara Sheinbein
Email: batterseye@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Telephone 314-965-8006 evenings/weekends
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I have the following items for sale.
(1) Pac Mate Omni QX440 with accessories $3,100. The unit is one year old.
(2) EyePal manufactured by Abisee $700
If you are interested in any of these items, please call (806) 886-1340 or
email sarahandfamily@xxxxxxxxx I can accept cash, check, or money order. Thank
you.
Sarah Harris
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I am a regular reader of the Ziegler Magazine and I recently published a
children's book called Karen's Garden.
One of the hopes for my book is that it may inspire other people with
disabilities. But I would especially like for it to be known to the blind
community.
For more information on the book, please visit the following links:
https://www.createspace.com/3976353
http://rye.dailyvoice.com/neighbors/former-rye-hockey-player-releases-childrens-book
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PEN PALS - New Listings
Galileo3600@xxxxxxxxxxx
I am Mexican, 40, blind since 21. I would like hearing from women over 18. I
am a law teaching in college who is interested in many subjects.
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SPECIAL NOTICES - Previous Listings
Your family relationships affect who you are on a fundamental level, from
helping to form your self-esteem, your opinions, and how you react to the world
in general. Add visual impairment in to the mix, and it adds a new dimension to
family life. BlindFamilies.com seeks to promote healthy family interactions
with the family you were born with or the family you create. We are working to
build a network of resources for families, and a Blind Families podcast. We
invite visitors to follow us on Twitter at
http://www.twitter.com/blindfamilies, and to visit our website
and listen to our first podcast, a tribute to grandmas which will be available
soon, and to view more show topics, at: http://www.BlindFamilies.com
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I am looking for a donation of a Motorola Android Verizon phone. I can't afford
one and was hoping someone might have one they aren't using anymore. Please
email me at: Maryannsears1972@xxxxxxxxx
Thank you so much.
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A new iPhone discussion group will be starting October 2nd 7 to 8:30 p.m.
central time. If you are an iPhone user and would like to learn more about your
phone or if you are an advanced user, this is a group for you. If you would
like to participate, go to Audio Connection at 616-883-2957. The discussion
group will be held in chat room number five. So, come and let's chat about cell
phones and all those apps that are out there for us to use. If you are an
experienced user, maybe you can be of help to a beginner.
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Hello. I am selling a Perkins Brailler, in very good condition, with dust
cover, for $300 or best offer. You can reach me via e-mail at
royamc1959@xxxxxxxxxxx or by phone at 484-274-8416. Thank you.
Roy McCutcheon, Reading PA
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If any of readers know where to obtain the following products please contact me
privately at: ladams@xxxxxxxxx
I'm looking to find:
1. microwave- and dishwasher-safe plastic cups for tea, hot chocolate, or coffee
2. An accessible way to order Tupperware products. Consultants don't seem to
want to show products at people's homes now, and the website doesn't let me
choose quantity.
3. Accessible boombox with detachable speakers that will allow for a talking
MP-3 player to be plugged into it and played through the speakers
Thank you so much for your help.
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Hello, All
I am pleased to announce that MaLyn & company will be a part of don't Tell
Mama's "Autumn in New York" series. Information follows, including the number
for reservations.
Looking forward to seeing you there!
We have Our Standards?and then some!
Maria and Lynne at Don't Tell Mama!
Don't Tell Mama Piano Bar and Cabaret
Date: November 2, 2012
Cost: $20.00 with a two-drink minimum (Cash only)
Time: 7:00pm
343 W 46th Street
New York, NY (between 8th & 9th Avenues)
Phone Reservation Line: 212-757-0788
Performers:
Maria Rios, Vocalist
Lynne Tatum, Vocalist
Chris Petz, Guitar
Juan-Pablo Horcasitas, Piano
Sam McPherson, Bass
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Welcome to the love emporium! 616-515-2925. We have music, inspiration, movies,
books, support groups: men and women support group, adult relationships lead by
Walter from Portland, games and much more. We pride ourselves in welcoming
people with all disabilities veterans and people that need a friendly voice in
a time of need. Thank you from angelrose and the love emporium family.
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Microsoft provides tech support for their products over the phone free of
charge. When you call, let the representative know you have a disability and
you will be transferred to the accessibility department. Non-disabled users are
charged $99.
Theresa Howard
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There is a new magazine out called Blind Ambitions Magazine. For more
information on how you can receive your free copy you can send an email to the
following email address at christine.chaikin@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx and then
in the subject line write how can I receive a free copy of the new magazine
called Blind Ambitions Magazine.
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The following items are for sale: Older Windows 95 laptop with ALVA Braille
display, Zip drive and several zip disks, $300; HP 17 inch laptop with Windows
XP Professional and MS Office XP Small Business, $350; PAC Mate with QWERTY
keyboard and braille display, $850; Kapten GPS system by ILA, $350. I will
consider any reasonable offers. Please contact Kelly at 615-469-4891 or via
email at kjl5601@xxxxxxxxxx
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Liquidation Sale:
Several video magnifiers including handheld units, standalone models, systems
that connect to your laptop or PC and others that connect to your TV or
computer display. Prices are slashed 50% or more and reasonable offers will be
considered. For more details, contact Kathy at 615-884-8904 or via email at
kathy@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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Need help finding accessible APPs for reading the Bible?
I recently retired after serving as pastor of Gladesboro Egangelical Lutheran
Church, a small parish in rural southwestern Virginia. This is no big deal,
except that I'm one of just a handful of totally blind pastors in my
denomination, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. I grew up in New York,
attended the New York Institute for the Blind, along with Ziegler contributor
Lynne Tatum, and became an avid student of Scripture by reading braille,
something I still very much enjoy!
But with the ever changing digital media comes a constant scramble to find
things we like, including the Bible in formats that are user-friendly for
visually impaired iPhone and computer users. I'm a recent convert to the
iPhone, and, one of the first things I looked for when I received my phone was
an APP or two that would give me Bible accessibility. What follows is a review
of some of the Bible APPS out there. I haven't explored all of them, of course,
because there are many, and, perhaps as time goes on, I'll continue my
exploration, and share with you what I discover. For the moment, here are some
thoughts about most popular Bible APPS.
When I first got my iPhone, several sighted friends insisted that I try out the
Olive Tree Bible APP. This program, though very popular for sighted users
because it's graphically appealing to the eye, is the least accessible for the
ear. It'll only read parts of verses using voice-over. So, recommend it for
your sighted friends and family. But if you're visually impaired, stay away
from the Olive Tree Bible.
At the other end of the spectrum, and very accessible is the Bible Gateway APP.
Not only is it totally user-compatible with voice-over, but you can also choose
to read Scripture translations using voice-over, or you can read using Bible
Gateway's audio versions of Bible texts. Unfortunately, the New Revised
Standard Version, in common use by main-line Protestant denominations isn't
available in most commercial APPS because Harper-Collins, the copyright holders
refuse permission to allow the NRSV to be made available for free.
This can be remedied by purchasing the NRSV Bible from the iBooks store. Access
to it is reasonably accessible.
One more accessible Bible APP is YouVersion, an app similar to Bible Gateway. I
have tried both, and prefer Bible Gateway.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact me by email or phone. My email
address is duanesteele2@xxxxxxxxx, and my phone number is (276) 730-5194.
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SPECIAL NOTICES - Permanent Listings
Blind Access Training offers one-on-one training in web development, screen
readers and with apple products.
If you are considering building a website using a text editor such as note pad,
text edit or any other word processor, we highly recommend contacting Blind
Access Training for live one-on-one training.
With our web development training, clients will be able to build and edit their
own website using the skills taught by the Blind Access Training team and much
more.
Along with learning how to build a website using HTML, CSS, JavaScript or PHP,
clients may also request for java or PHP script training. We will provide
script training so clients may add functionality to their website or if the
client does not have a website, he or she may simply be trained on how to
create scripts for their personal use.
Blind Access Training also provides one-on-one screen reader training for
individuals in need; whether if you are migrating from one screen reader to
another or simply would like to learn how to use your screen reader in
conjunction with an application. We currently offer training in Jaws, Window
Eyes, NVDA and Voice over and we encourage visitors to frequently check our
website to see added screen readers or screen magnification programs for
training opportunities.
We also offer training for individuals using apple products such as: the Ipod
touch, IPhone, mac computers etc. With the above, learn how to use your
IDevice and work with apps or independently use your newly purchased mac
computer.
After contacting Blind Access Training, we will evaluate your needs and offer
packages for training that will best meet your needs and accomplish your goals.
The training sessions are 1 on 1 and are taught either remotely or in person
depending on your geographical location.
Please do not hesitate to contact us via the web by filling out our contact
page or you may call 1-877-774-7670 to sign up for training.
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Resource List for Parents of Blind Children, contributed by Erin Jepsen.
General info and organizations
Wonder Baby http://www.wonderbaby.org/
Fred's Head http://aph.org/fh/index.html
National Federation of the Blind http://nfb.org/
American Council of the Blind http://acb.org/
Hadley School for the Blind http://www.hadley.edu/
Learning Braille
Hadley School Free Braille Courses http://www.hadley.edu/braillecourses.asp
Braille Bug (teaching basic braille to kids) http://www.braillebug.org/
Braille Transcriber's Course http://nfb.org/braille-certification
Online lessons in braille transcribing
http://www.brl.org/transcribers/index.html
Buying a cane
Ambutech http://www.ambutech.com/
NFB Free White Cane http://nfb.org/free-cane-program
Parents Teaching Cane Travel
The Care and Feeding of the Long White Cane
http://nfb.org/images/nfb/publications/fr/fr15/issue1/f1501tc2.html
Early Explorers Program http://nfb.org/earlyexplorersprogram
Gadgets, Gear and Games
Maxi Aids Vision Store http://www.maxiaids.com/store/ProdIndex.asp?idstore=1
Independent Living http://www.independentliving.com/
Braille Bookstore http://www.braillebookstore.com/
Blind Mice Mart https://www.blindmicemegamall.com/bmm/shop/Home
Perkins Brailler http://www.perkins.org/store/braillers/
Mountbatten Brailler http://mountbattenbrailler.com/
Braille, eBooks and Audio Books
Seedlings Braille http://www.seedlings.org/
Bookshare https://www.bookshare.org/
Learning Ally http://www.learningally.org/
RoboBraille (converting documents) http://robobraille.org/frontpage
Lutheran Braille Workers (free religious books) http://www.lbwinc.org/
American Printing House http://www.aph.org/
Other Sources of Children's Braille Books
http://www.afb.org/section.aspx?FolderID=2&SectionID=6&DocumentID=1249
Audible http://www.audible.com/
Talking Books http://www.loc.gov/nls/tbt/index.html
LibriVox http://librivox.org/
Project Gutenberg http://www.gutenberg.org/
Toys Blind Kids Like
List of toys for disabled children http://www.afb.org/section.aspx?SectionID=82
National Organization of Parents of Blind Children list of toys
http://nfb.org/nopbc-good-toys-blind-kids
How Does a Blind Child Play? http://www.blindchildren.org/edu_dev/3_2_2.html
Videos on Blindness Skills
Washington State School for the Blind http://www.youtube.com/user/WAStSchBlnd
Finding Used Gear
Blind Bargains http://www.blindbargains.com/
Recycled Aids for the Visually Impaired
http://www.facebook.com/groups/184351638314293/
Also try eBay or Craigslist.
Software and Technology
Kurzweil Text-to-Speech http://www.kurzweiledu.com/default.html
NVDA (free screen reader) http://www.nvda-project.org/
JAWS (most common screen reader)
http://www.freedomscientific.com/products/fs/jaws- product-page.asp
Using VoiceOver on Apple Products http://www.apple.com/accessibility/voiceover/
Braille Software http://duxburysystems.com/
Funding Sources
Lion's Club
http://www.lionsclubs.org/EN/our-work/sight-programs/assistance-requests.php
State Schools and Commissions for the Blind
http://sdsbvi.northern.edu/wwwresources/list.htm
Grants and Scholarships for Blind Children
http://www.afb.org/section.aspx?Documentid=1845
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GW Micro Launches GWSkype
Fort Wayne, Indiana (December 19, 2011) - GW Micro, Inc. (www.gwmicro.com)
announced a major innovation today for the blind and visually impaired
community. GW Micro, developers of Window-Eyes, the most powerful screen
reader available, have developed GWSkype - a Window-Eyes app that makes Skype
accessible to all blind and visually impaired people who use a Windows computer.
Skype is a peer-to-peer service that allows users to call and message others
via the Internet. Skype users may also call other landlines for a fee. While
Skype has been around for years, its constantly changing user interface has
been extremely difficult for blind and visually impaired users. "Each time the
user interface changes, we have to completely write new a new Window-Eyes app
to account for the changes," said Dan Weirich, Vice President of Sales and
Marketing for GW Micro. "These constant changes make it difficult or
impossible for blind and visually impaired consumers to continue using the
Skype service."
The new GWSkype app will always make the Skype service available to blind and
visually impaired computer users regardless of new versions of Skype that are
released. The GWSkype app is a Window-Eyes app and demonstrates the power of
Window-Eyes apps unmatched by any of its competitors. As Christmas is
approaching, GW Micro is releasing the GWSkype app to all blind and visually
impaired users who are running Windows at no cost. So, even a consumer not
running Window-Eyes can still download and use the GWSkype app.
"We believe that this is a special time of year and we want to give back," said
Weirich. "GWSkype is a special gift from GW Micro to all blind and visually
impaired users of Windows".
The GWSkype app can be downloaded at http://www.gwmicro.com/apps/gwskype. You
can download the GWSkype live webinar and product demonstration at
www.gwmicro.com/podcast.
GW Micro has been a trusted pioneer in the adaptive technology industry since
1990, and continues to lead with innovative, customer driven solutions.
Skype? is a trademark of Skype Technologies S.A.
Contact:
Dan Weirich, VP of Sales and Marketing
dan@xxxxxxxxxxx
(260) 489-3671
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On the quarterly TSA Disability Coalition teleconference held last week, we
informed our members that TSA planned to launch TSA Cares, a toll-free helpline
to provide information and assistance to passengers with disabilities and
medical conditions and their families before they fly. We are excited to
announce that TSA Cares is now available and accepting calls.
Travelers may call TSA Cares toll free at 1-855-787-2227 prior to traveling
with questions about screening policies, procedures and what to expect at the
security checkpoint. Travelers who are deaf or hard of hearing can use a relay
service to contact TSA Cares or can e-mail TSA-ContactCenter@xxxxxxxx
The hours of operation for the TSA Cares helpline are Monday through Friday 9
a.m. - 9 p.m. EST, excluding federal holidays. After hours, travelers can find
information about traveling with disabilities and medical needs on TSA's
website at:
http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/disabilityandmedicalneeds/
When a passenger with a disability or medical condition calls TSA Cares, a
representative will provide assistance, either with information about screening
that is relevant to the passenger's specific disability or medical condition,
or the passenger may be referred to disability experts at TSA. TSA recommends
that passengers call approximately 72 hours ahead of travel so that TSA Cares
has the opportunity to coordinate checkpoint support with a TSA Customer
Service Manager located at the airport when necessary.
TSA will issue a press release regarding TSA Cares later today, as well as
making information about TSA Cares available on www.tsa.gov. We will provide
you with the specific link to TSA Cares information when it becomes active, as
well as a link to the official press release.
We urge you to spread the word about TSA Cares so that those you represent have
access to information about screening that is specific to their disabilities or
medical conditions. As always, the staff from the Office of Disability Policy
and Outreach will be available to you to assist with disseminating information
about TSA Cares.
Thank you for your continued participation and support. We look forward to
improving the screening experience for passengers through TSA Cares.
Sincerely,
Kimberly Walton, Special Counselor
Transportation Security Administration
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Computers for the Blind
Here is your chance to have a powerful computer with software allowing blind
and visually challenged persons to be able to join family and friends, doing
what they are doing.
Each computer comes complete with monitor, keyboard, mouse, speakers, and all
associated cables. It also comes with preloaded software. Software includes:
Open Office for word processing/book keeping, NVDA screen reader, demo version
of Window-Eyes (will function for 30 minutes before computer restart), and 60
day demo version of ZoomText. For a donation of only $100, the Texas Center for
the Visually Challenged will send your newly refurbished computer right to your
door. As of this morning, they have sent over 4,100 computers to visually
impaired individuals. Computers can only be shipped to the United States or
Canada.
Call Lee Mann at 214 340 6328 for full information. Please pass this
information on to other people who may need an inexpensive, fully accessible
computer.
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Horizons for the Blind, a Crystal Lake, Ill based not-for-profit organization,
announces the launch of directionsformeTM (directionsforme.org), an exciting
new Internet based service that makes consumer packaging information available
in an accessible online format for people who are blind, visually impaired or
simply have trouble reading the increasingly small print on packages or labels.
There are limited resources, if any, for visually impaired consumers to access
this information. Many websites are not designed to be fully or even partly
accessible for text-to-speech screen readers, Braille output devices, screen
magnifiers and web-enabled cell phones.
This important information is often ignored because of the difficulty in seeing
it. Some of this information is of a convenient nature but drug interaction and
allergy warnings could be life threatening. Gaining comprehensive access will
foster self sufficiency and allow consumers to lead more healthy and
independent lives.
directionsforMeTM was designed specifically for the blind and visually impaired
consumer and employs innovative methods to simplify the user experience.
Skip to Main Content: Allows you to bypass repetitive information contained on
each web page.
Subject Headings: Lets you go directly to the information you want without
wading through content you do not.
Formatting: After consulting and testing with actual users, information on the
directions site is set up in the most efficient and understandable way possible.
The Directions website will address a glaring disconnect between consumer
product manufacturers and this underserved population.
The easy-to-use format makes directionsforMeTM appealing to a wide range of
consumers. With the amount of information on consumer products increasing
dramatically and the print size decreasing just as significantly, many
consumers, particularly the growing senior population, are having trouble
reading the information on packages and labels.
Through a licensing agreement with Gladson, Directions features over 300,000
products in food, health and beauty and general merchandise categories. It
provides consumers a consistent, one-stop source for preparation directions,
nutrition facts, ingredients, allergy/drug interaction warnings and more.
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Books And Beyond is a show that plays on ACB Radio each weekend. It's hosted by
Bonnie Blose, and we talk to authors, editors, publishers and other creative
and interesting people. Sometimes the shows are blindness related and sometimes
they're not. All Books And Beyond shows will be archived at
www.accessibleworld.org on The Books And Beyond archives page. You can still
call 773-572-3166 and hear them on the phone as they become available. For
questions, email Nancy Lynn at freespirit52@xxxxxxxxxxx
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Having computer problems? Contact Adapt on Demand LLC
"Assistance is an E-mail away"
E-mail: adapt@xxxxxxxxx or call 816-200-1064 any time
A partial list of services would include consulting, help with iPhone or Victor
Stream, web site evaluation, purchasing advice, computer training, spyware
removal, and hardware and software support by phone or E-mail on the honor
system at $20 per incident.
If your concerns aren't resolved you will not be charged. The goal is to help
people first.
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PEN PALS - Previous Listings
Hello. My name is Randy Tijerina from San Antonio Texas. I'm 39 years old, a
single Mexican-American male. I enjoy music from the fifties up to the
eighties. Same holds for old TV shows and cartoons and sitcoms. I also love
vinyl records. I'd love to hear also from anyone who loves vinyl as I do.
I'm looking for any single woman ages 22 to 49 for a relationship.
E-mail rtijerina3@xxxxxxxxxxxx That's also for windows messenger.
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Roosevelt Bradley 3 1181 Mary Ellen Drive Crown Point Indiana 46307. My email
address is treyman19@xxxxxxxxxx I am a blind person that likes to talk to
people, I like technology and lots more. I am 25 years old.
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My name is Joe Negrete, I attended the California School for the Blind in
Berkeley, California. I enjoy music and making new friends all over the world
and contacting friends from
the past. Can anyone connect me with Jackie Allan, who was in the Brailets
singing group? Feel free to email me: blueonyx@xxxxxxxxxx SKYPE ID: blueonyx31.
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Dennis Johnson is 29-years-old, lives in Mississippi, and is looking for
friends of all ages from across the world. He would like to communicate with
fans of all music, especially Michael Jackson, and sports fans. Contact him at
boycountry83@xxxxxxxxx or call 601-397-9288.
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Mjp61484@xxxxxxxxx
I am 28 and a stay-at-home dad. I'd like to correspond with others in their
20s and 30s.
Michael
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Hello, my name is Rashed. My hobbies are: listening to BBC, practicing
English, talking to the
people for improving English, reading newspapers and magazines etc. I'm 37 and
male.
I like to make correspondence via e-mail. My e-mail is: rashedboromogh@xxxxxxxxx
Mailing address: 192/1 Boro Moghbazar Wireless Railgate, Dhaka 1217, Bangladesh
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