Podcast appearances and mentions of lisa salinger

Today on Double Tap, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece open the listener inbox and tackle a wide range of accessible tech topics, real-world product experiences, and your feedback.We kick off with Steven's first impressions of the Stellar Trek GPS device from HumanWare, praising its high-quality speakers and intuitive voice selection interface. Then, we shift gears into a conversation about the Meta Ray-Ban glasses and updates from Meta's LlamaCon event, including the rebranding of the MetaView app to Meta AI.Chapter Markers:00:00 Introduction02:51 Meta Ray-Ban Glasses and AI Developments06:11 Google I.O. and Hardware Expectations09:03 AI Competition: Google vs. Meta vs. Apple15:04 Listener Feedback and Community Engagement17:54 Discussion on BT Speak Pro vs. Orbit Speak36:11 Comparing BT Speak Pro and OrbitSpeak39:30 Exploring Built-in Applications44:46 Community and Support for Users49:11 User Experience and Preferences52:35 Orbit Player OverviewNext, the discussion heats up around the future of smart glasses, speculating on Google's upcoming announcements at Google I/O and potential new hardware launches. We also touch on the evolving landscape of AI tools, the growth of Gemini, Copilot, and ChatGPT, and frustrations around poorly communicated app updates.From there, we dive into listener feedback, covering accessible glucose monitors, a surprising redemption for Samsung's Bixby assistant, frustrations with AI voice apps needing a “stop listening” command, and a call for better website access to Double Tap content.Special guest Lisa Salinger joins to deliver an in-depth, real-world comparison between the BT Speak Pro and the Orbit Speak. If you've been considering these devices, Lisa shares critical differences, user experiences, and practical advice to help you decide which one could best fit your needs.Get in touch with Double Tap by emailing us feedback@doubletaponair.com or by call 1-877-803-4567 and leave us a voicemail. You can also now contact us via Whatsapp on 1-613-481-0144 or visit doubletaponair.com/whatsapp to connect. We are also across social media including X, Mastodon and Facebook. Double Tap is available daily on AMI-audio across Canada, on podcast worldwide and now on YouTube. Find Double Tap online: YouTube, Double Tap WebsiteJoin the conversation and add your voice to the show either by calling in, sending an email or leaving us a voicemail!Email: feedback@doubletaponair.comPhone: 1-877-803-4567

20250426 Basics with BITS - Open Forum Originally Broadcasted April 26, 2025, on ACB Media 5   Participants joined BITS, as we get down to basics, and provide a gentle helping hand to assist you in becoming more confident when using your technology. This time, Lisa Salinger returned with Part 2 of her Text Editing presentation. She continued where she left off, covering selecting text for cut, copy and pasting text both within the same document, and to/from another document, or a different application.   Sponsored by: Blind Information Technology Specialists     Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

20250412 Basics with BITS - Text Editing Originally Broadcasted April 12, 2025, on ACB Media 5   Participants joined BITS as we got down to basics and helped you build confidence using your tech. This time, access technology trainer Lisa Salinger covered working with text in Windows—navigating, selecting, editing, and what to do when things go wrong.   Sponsored by: Blind Information Technology Specialists     Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

Presenter Contact Info Lisa has been fascinated by technology since starting to use a Versabraille in 1984. She enjoys comparing, contrasting, and teaching technology to help others discover all that is available. Lisa has held several jobs in the public and private sectors, and is currently working at Hadley as their Access Technology Specialist. When not working, she provides some private instruction, sings in a local choir, takes piano lessons, reads voraciously, and spends time with her dog, who has no use for technology. Email: lisasalinger@comcast.net

20240824 Doing Braille Digitally Originally Broadcasted August 24, 2024, on ACB Media 5   All about digital braille and braille displays. This time we heard from Lisa Salinger to talk about the OrbitSpeak. Lisa is the producer of the tutorial of this product. Please come prepared with your questions and to hear all about this new, exciting product! Email us at

Welcome to our annual food edition! Our friend and former co-host Lisa Salinger joins us to share in all things delicious. Get ready for fun, laughter, and easy recipes to love both during the holiday season and throughout the year.

Welcome to our annual food edition! Our friend and former co-host Lisa Salinger joins us to share in all things delicious. Get ready for fun, laughter, and easy recipes to love both during the holiday season and throughout the year. All recipes can be found below. First, though, a couple quick event-related announcements. Our phone comparison event is being made available as a download rather than a live event. Registrations were very low, so we made the decision to just put this up as a free download as soon as possible. I'll send an announcement to our free Events mailing list as soon as the audio is available. If you had hoped or intended to join us live, and you had questions, please send them to us via email and we'll do our best to answer in the audio. And speaking of events, we will be holding our annual open house on Friday, November 24, between 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM eastern time. You must register to join us at the event. To do so, please visit: https://www.mysticaccess.com/openhouse This is an annual event, and is always so much fun. Feel free to come for 20 minutes or stay for the entire time, it's all up to you. And no, you don't need to talk if you'd rather not. This event is never recorded, and we look forward to it every year. To make this episode even better, Kesel Wilson, editorial director with National Braille Press comes by the castle to talk about 2023 holiday picks. Is there much better to celebrate all things festive than books and food? We think not! Hope the start to your holiday festivities is simply wonderful! Now, on to the recipes! Citrus Rainbow Carrots (Excerpted from: https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/citrus-rainbow-carrots/) Makes 6 servings Prep/Total Time: 25 min. Ingredients 2 pounds medium rainbow or regular carrots, diagonally sliced 3 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons sugar 1-1/2 teaspoons grated orange zest 2 tablespoons orange juice 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves Directions 1. Place carrots and enough water to cover in a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, until tender, 8-10 minutes. Drain; return to pan. 2. Add remaining ingredients. Cook over medium-high heat until carrots are glazed, 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Test Kitchen Tips Rainbow carrots can be deep burgundy, golden yellow, jeweled orange or creamy white in color. Be careful to only zest the outer layer of orange peel. The white part underneath is bitter. One medium orange will yield about 4 teaspoons grated orange zest. Nutrition Facts 2/3 cup: 132 calories, 6g fat (4g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 445mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 4g fiber), 2g protein. Lemony rice One and 3/4 cups chicken broth or 1 3/4 cups of water and two bouillon cubes or the equivalent  1/4 cup lemon juice 1 cup white rice, not instant or minute rice. Bring the broth and lemon juice to a boil in a saucepan. Add the rice, turn to low, cover and cook for about 18 minutes. If you normally cook your rice for 22 minutes, cook it for 20 instead. The acid in the lemon juice breaks down the rice a bit, and if you cook it for the normal amount of time, it will be too mushy. Applesauce Sweet Potatoes (Excerpted from: https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/applesauce-sweet-potatoes/) Makes 8 servings Prep: 15 min. Cook: 4 hours Ingredients 3 pounds sweet potatoes (about 5 medium), peeled and sliced 1-1/2 cups unsweetened applesauce 2/3 cup packed brown sugar 3 tablespoons butter, melted 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 cup glazed pecans, chopped, optional Directions 1. Place sweet potatoes in a 4-qt. slow cooker. In a small bowl, mix applesauce, brown sugar, melted butter and cinnamon; pour over potatoes. 2. Cook, covered, on low 4-5 hours or until potatoes are tender. If desired, sprinkle with pecans before serving. Serve with a slotted spoon. Nutrition Facts 3/4 cup (calculated without pecans): 303 calories,

I was honored to have Lisa Salinger share her courageous journey through weight loss surgery. Join us as Lisa opens up about navigating the challenges and triumphs, showcasing resilience, determination, and the power of adaptability. She dives into the personal aspects of emotional and physical challenges and offers insights valuable insights to individuals who are considering bariatric surgery. She also offers valuable advice for those who might be concerned over a loved one's weight. https://CouchToActive.com ABOUT THE HOST Lyn Lindbergh is the founder of Couch to Active. This online fitness studio provides fully accessible group fitness and personal training to people who are blind and sighted. She is an award-winning author and host of the Couch to Active podcast. Lyn is an educator. She holds a degree in Education and certifications as a Sports Nutrition Specialist, Weight Management Specialist, Aging Fitness Specialist, Personal Trainer, Pilates Instructor, and Group Fitness Instructor. Lyn lives with chronic illnesses fueling her compassion for what it takes to get moving when the body refuses to cooperate. She's a geeky-goofball, who smiles too much and takes her client's health and wellness seriously.

We are excited to have the opportunity to make the initial presentation about the Orbit Speak on TekTalk. For those of us who remember the excitement of using our first speech based notetaker those many years ago, that time has come again. The Orbit Speak is a Braille bluetooth keyboard notetaker, book reader, and personal manager equipped with Google voices. It brings all of the power of the Orbit Reader 20 Plus, including forward and back Braille translation without the Braille display at an affordable price. We will describe the layout of the device and demonstrate a number of its powerful features, while also describing the two different models that will be available. Since the release and shipping date is still between 3 and 4 months away, there is still some fine tuning to do, but the unit is in operating condition and we are thrilled to be in the final pre-production stage of a much anticipated release. Of course, we will leave sufficient time for questions. Presenter Contact Info Barry Scheur GuideLights And Gadgets, Inc. Address: 1597 Suncrest Drive, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577 Phone: (617) 969-7500 Email: barry.scheur@gmail.com Website: www.guidelightsandgadgets.us

Pennsylvania Council of the Blind 2021 Virtual Conference and Convention Thursday, September 16, 2021 Auction Item Showcase Preview. The bidding won't begin until Sunday, but you don't have to wait any longer to hear the parade of great items up for bid this year. Start making your wish list and familiarize yourself with the bidding process to give you the best chance of nabbing your favorite item. 5:50 PM Pre-Session Entertainment Conference Call to Order and Welcome, Christine Hunsinger, PCB President Invocation, Jacqueline Wissinger, PCB Chaplain. President's Address, Christine Hunsinger, PCB President. Necrology Remembrance, Jacqueline Wissinger, PCB Chaplain. Door Prizes Sharing Your Craft-Ability with the World. Panelists, Kaila Allen, Mike Grove, and Annie Pineda, and Facilitator, Mary Ann Grignon. Community, confidence, compensation, and charity can all be achieved when we pursue our crafty, creative aspirations. We will hear from a panel of creative individuals about their crafty journeys to success. Low-tech Solutions to Get Grocery Essentials. Lisa Salinger and Jule Ann Lieberman, sponsored by the PCB Technology Access Team. Life changed dramatically for most of us in the past two years. Routine grocery shopping changed with social distance and limited transportation. This session discusses options to get the groceries you need even if you don't have a computer or smart phone. Proposed Bylaw Amendments, First reading. John Luttenberger, PCB Parliamentary Team. Door Prizes & Announcements Jeopardy for the Common Man (Women and Non -Binary Individuals Welcome), hosted by Tony Swartz and Blair Wissinger, sponsored by the Golden Triangle Council of the Blind, Community Advocate underwriter. Whether you love or hate the television game show, you will surely enjoy this homemade version of the popular game that has you guessing the question to meet the answer. Find out more at https://acb-events.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast. Try Pinecast for free, forever, no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-af0929 for 40% off for 4 months, and support ACB Events.

Our fellow student and friend Lisa Salinger came on to our Health and Fitness Motivation podcast and shared part of her health and fitness story. You don't want to miss out on this chance to get to know Lisa! Thank you for sharing your journey with us.   ***** Created and produced by Lyn Lindbergh of COUCH to ACTIVE. www.couchtoactive.com    Lyn's YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGsnbdFmkpX5vgDTUgUr03g/playlists 

We begin with a reminder about some upcoming events. On Thursday, September 30, Lisa Salinger joins us for a discussion of the new changes and updates in iOS 15. This is our monthly free event, and is open to everyone. Just make sure youre on our Events

We begin with a reminder about some upcoming events. On Thursday, September 30, Lisa Salinger joins us for a discussion of the new changes and updates in iOS 15. This is our monthly free event, and is open to everyone. Just make sure you're on our Events mailing list to get the joining info. Beginning October 4 learn about the various ways to listen to and enjoy podcasts. This four-week class includes a live Q&A session, as well as a mailing list for interacting with other participants. Finally, learn to create your own podcast later in October in our detailed live event. We discuss everything from coming up with your podcast topic, to hosting, recording, interviewing guests, and so much more. We'd love to have you. Kim's parents and some friends were recently here to bring a trailer of her stuff from NC, and that led to us cleaning out a bunch of space. Between that and unpacking lots of Kim's stuff, we unearthed a few treasures we wanted to share with you. These include the Bop It Action game with three classic moves and ten fun new ones, including cradle it, golf it and answer it. We also found a talking pedometer, an APH Color tester (what an amazing find), and a really cool Cobolt talking clock, all of which we demo here. We also found a Fingerlings giraffe, a neat little interactive toy, and a Bluetooth speaker from Music Angel, which sadly appears to be unavailable now. We hope you enjoy our explorations. We also take a little detour part way through to talk about our trip to Niagara Falls, and share some nice audio Chris recorded of the water. Thanks, as always, for listening.

Welcome to another Tech Abilities episode from the Blind Abilities Studio. This episode dives into the latest news and gadgets from the world of technology with a blindness perspective. Joining Jeff Thompson in the Blind Abilities Studio is Serina Gilbert, Raqi Gomez, Jesse Anderson and Lisa Salinger and of course Marlon flies in from Trinidad for a bit. If your podcast player supports chapters, then you can jump to the topic of your liking at any time, however, this episode was designed to be taken in in one giant bite, but go ahead and nibble away if you desire. Here is the chronological list of topics covered by the team: Podcast Guy Skit. 0:00 Episode Introduction. 1:38 It's Show Time. 3:21 Short cuts for skipping next track and adding to playlist. 9:04 How is the Apple MagSafe Battery Pack? 14:32 ‘Laundry Lens' for iOS reminds you there's an app for everything, including doing your laundry. 17:58 Audio Description for the Olympics experience. 21:17 Microsoft pauses free Windows 365 cloud PC trials after 1 day! 23:04 Hands-on: You can now run Windows 365 on iPad, and Microsoft even has an app for it. 30:02 Swordy Quest Continues. 32:01 Everything That Has Happened Since The Activision Blizzard Lawsuit Was Filed. 34:18 Title Second AirPods Pro Firmware Beta Adds Conversation Boost. 40:15 WhatsApp finally rolls out new View Once feature, immediately buried by Telegram. 45:42 Rapid COVID-19 Test. 47:14 Tech Lending Library at State Services for the Blind (SSB). 55:52 Taming Gaming Web Site. 65:54 Contact Info. 68:20 Contact Your State Services If you reside in Minnesota, and you would like to know more about Transition Services from State Services contact Transition Coordinator Sheila Koenig by email or contact her via phone at 651-539-2361. Contact: You can follow us on Twitter @BlindAbilities On the web at www.BlindAbilities.com Send us an email Get the Free Blind Abilities App on the App Storeand Google Play Store. Give us a call and leave us some feedback at 612-367-9063 we would love to hear from you! Check out the Blind Abilities Communityon Facebook, the Blind Abilities Page, and the Career Resources for the Blind and Visually Impaired group

The Tech Abilities crew just expanded their reach and now cover the 4 time zones. Serina, Raqi and Jeff welcomes Jesse Anderson and Lisa salinger to the Tech Abilities team. We started out sticking to the show notes and soon enough, they tossed me aside like an Android tablet! Ok, maybe not that bad; however, this show went on and on through the tech world and the experiences that build our decisions on what we like and do not like. Most of all, we realize not one of us use our devices like the other and our opinions vary, so keep that in mind as we speak our minds and try to give an honest evaluation. With that said, this episode has chapters and the times are written below for easy navigation. A shoutout to Marlon for his vocal contributions and eating all the cookies.  Enjoy the podcast and thanks for listening.  The Cookie Drama by Jeff and Marlon 1:25 Introductions: Jeff, Serina, Raqi, Jesse and Lisa 3:55 Dynamic Tactile Device: The development of a groundbreaking multiline braille tactile reader that combines tactile images and braille, is being created through a partnership between APH and HumanWare. 8:13 Dishwater Safe Cane Tip the Omni-Sense by Omnia at OmniaWheel.com 10:56 Serina: Peloton Plus Exercise Bike BlindyBlog post 15:37 Pounds – The Rockout Workout 22:00 Raqi: Tired of 2.4 ghz interference, added separate SSID for 5G 29:51 iOS 15 Public Beta released 34:05 Screen Recognition Bug Fix 41:38 Safari moves the Address bar, tabs, bookmarks. 45:51 The New Design of the AppleTV Remote. 55:13 Who is the real boss? LOL 56:37 The Focus feature for Do Not Disturb. Home, Work, Sleep, etc. 57:11 What is iCloud+? 61:50 Private relay Hide My Email  Custom domain names are coming to Apple mail How much is iCloud+? No extra! Air Tag notification if left behind. 71:21 Air Tag Key chains on Amazon. From UNeedIty, Genuine Leather $19.99 save $20  76:47 Apple Watch Bands and the Stinky ones too. 78:23 Hot Spotting for an internet connection. Be sure to have WIFI turned on. 84:23 Will Clubhouse Die the Death of Google Plus? And what about Spotify's Greenroom? Anybody? Twitter Spaces? 87:10 Serina, what's the latest in Audio Description and ADP? 96:41 Raqi, what's new at SF Lighthouse and the Adaptation Store? 101:22 Jesse, How is SSB and the Illegally Sighted doing? 107:37 Lisa, What's new at Hadley? 112:20 Jeff, how is the blind hockey journey going? 113:30 Thanks for listening. Contact Your State Services If you reside in Minnesota, and you would like to know more about Transition Services from State Services contact Transition Coordinator Sheila Koenig by email or contact her via phone at 651-539-2361. Contact: You can follow us on Twitter @BlindAbilities On the web at www.BlindAbilities.com Send us an email Get the Free Blind Abilities App on the App Storeand Google Play Store. Give us a call and leave us some feedback at 612-367-9063 we would love to hear from you! Check out the Blind Abilities Communityon Facebook, the Blind Abilities Page, and the Career Resources for the Blind and Visually Impaired group

Beth asked about using a cassette recorder with Jaws. Doug talked about the Orbit Writer. This is a Braille keyboard without a display. The device can be paired with 5 different bluetooth devices as well as a USB device. This product can be purchased from AT Guys or Guidelights and Gadgets for $99.00. Guidelights and Gadgets sell the device with a carrying case and training material produced by Lisa Salinger. Bard sending free displays to people in Kentucky, Ohio, Utah, and Iowa. Can be paired with a PC or used as a stand alone device to read NLS books. Chris and Dave talked about safety devices in the home. Fall is a good time to change batteries in smoke detectors. Many new smoke detectors have at least a 2 year battery life. Be sure to change filters in your furnace and test it. If you can't do it yourself, it's a good idea to get a contract with a company to have it serviced at least twice a year. Talked about fire extingishers. They purchased a First Alert multipurmose extingisher rated for the kitchen. At least 2 or 3 pounds should be adequate. Receptacles in laundry rooms and bathrooms should be GFI receptacles. (Ground fault interrupter) if there is an issue with something plugged into them, it turns the plug off. Be sure to have good oven mitts. Good time to have items to help with ice for winter. Shoe chains help on ice. They are coated so you can walk on the floors in the house with them on. Chris gave a recipe for pork loin with cranberry sauce made in the crockpot.

Barry Scheur, the Director of GuideLights and Gadgets, in conjunction with Lisa Salinger are excited to have an opportunity to discuss and demonstrate the Orbit Writer from Orbit Research, Inc.

In this Tech Doctor podcast, Robert Carter and Lisa Salinger offer a quick overview of what has changed with the low-cost Braille displays that they examined in 2019. That four part series is available on the Tech Doctor podcast homepage. The bulk of the podcast is devoted to a new Braille keyboard from Orbit Research […]

Lisa Salinger, Hadley's Access Technology Specialist took us through the basic steps of setting up a blog using the accessible platform WordPress. Participants shared their own blog experiences, questions and aspirations.

The long road trip with no bathroom breaks that was 2019 has reached its destination in the form of our annual wrap up show. This year s panel included J.J., Joe, Shelly Brisbin, Scott Davert and Rookie of the Year Lisa Salinger. Read on, and tune into the podcast, to discover what trends and stories the group found to have the biggest impact on the year. Also, if you want a good laugh, see how right or wrong we were with our 2018 predictions Conventions At A Glance The entire panel attended at least one of the major Blindness and Low Vision A.T. events in 2019. You can hear what we thought were the big stories at CSUN And the Summer Conventions To gauge if those introduced products had an impact on our discussions for this episode. But we ll let you in on a little secret. What you, the readers and listeners of this site, peruse from our coverage often determines who we interview the following year. Therefore, behold the top 5 downloads of our various coverage in order of their event calendar appearances in our podcast feed. ATIA 2019 1 #ATIA19 Audio: Command Multiple Devices With The HIMS QBraille XL 2 #ATIA19 Audio: Humanware s New Braille Note Touch Plus Is One Tough Cookie 3 #ATIA19 Audio: Aces Are Hight For The Acesight And Zoomax 4 #ATIA19 Audio: IRIE-AT Is Totally Your Braille Buddy When It Comes To Phones And Video Magnifiers? 5 #ATIA19 Audio: Point Your Finger At The Books You Want To Read With BraiBook CSUN 2019 1 #CSUNATC19 Sponsored Audio: APH Is Bringing The Community Together To Impact The World At Large 2 #CSUNATC19 Audio: LS&S Would Like To Report A U.F.O. Sighting Over Anaheim 3 #CSUNATC19 Audio: A Deeper Dive Into The Process Of Updates And NV Access 4 #CSUNATC19 Audio: Feel Books And More With Feelif 5 #CSUNATC19 Audio: Row, Row, Row your Code Jumper Summer Conventions 2019 1 #NFB19 Audio: Humanware Flips The Card To Reveal Updates For Keysoft And Victor Reader Trek 2 #Sponsored Blind Bargains Convention Coverage: AIRA with Big Deals, Big Presence at #NFB19 and #ACB19 3 #Sponsored Convention Audio: APH Creates A Fun Pathway To STEM With Code Jumper 4 #NFB19 Audio: Seeing The World Wirelessly With OrCam 5 #ACB19 Audio: There Is Always Something New Over At Guidelights And Gadgets Our listeners landed on a story that we didn't cover during our look back at the past 365 days. With new products, and a new direction, APH had an abundance of announcements and our audience noticed. We additionally saw some new names make the list as well as a real interest in what Humanware brought to the Exhibit Hall tables. Off The Shelf Growing Pains A lot of the conversation that powered this discussion came from stories featured in our Mainstream Mayhem article. Of course, iOS 13 dominated the talk and Joe said with all sincerity that he admired Shelly for her work on iOS Access For All and the plight that comes along with so many updates to this year's version of the operating system. J.J. and Scott felt like Apple has too many operating systems these days to support and they should look to our friends at Apple Vis for a better understanding of what is and isn't working along all the various product lines. Even new features like Dark Mode are breaking on a system level when Smart Invert is active. And Scott noted that issues with Bluetooth audio, Switch Control and wireless Braille Displays made him glad he kept a device back on iOS 12 for employment access concerns. But Apple Park wasn't the only company with some setbacks in 2019. Joe and J.J. steered the group into the aspects of what disappointed them about Google this year. J.J. felt like Talkback regressed, Scott noted that if BrailleBack support was better he would have considered a serious switch to the Android platform and Joe talked about how Google's culture war seemed to be an underlying theme of the lack of focus for the company. Joe also stressed that the way Google releases features into the wild had him spending more time troubleshooting his Google services than enjoying them. Perhaps the easiest way to summarize the year in Google was how many in the tech press declared the Pixel 3a as their choice for Android phone of the year after the release of the 4 series of phones. Audio Description On The Rise On a much more positive note, as emphasized by our AD news article, 2019 was the year where we became Audio Described Couch Potato aficionados. A lot of titles that took flight in pop culture this year happened to have AD tracks. However, as Shelly stated, Amazon Prime Video has been steadily adding support for older titles that you might not have realized needed description. Lisa also said that it's surprising when a new movie or show isn't described these days. And she urged that we need to support these legal ways of obtaining the content we want in order to foster more content in the future or support Blind/Low Vision creators and actors with their projects. Here's an email from BBQ Crew Member Jamie Pauls that places the substantial jump for AD in context. Hello, all. JJ and I were talking last evening about adding the huge influx of audio-described content in 2019 to our end-of-year show. With JJ's blessing, I reached out to the AD project for some stats comparing the end of last year to now. They actually gave me some stats comparing the first of this year until now which is probably close enough. I am sharing the information with everyone. Copied tweets follow: 1/1/19 SUMMARY: 2418 unique described videos and TV Series. 985 videos were duplicated in more than one service. Titles From: 41 Current Movies; 1029 DVDs; 926 iTunes; 811 Netflix; 440 Prime-Video; and 197 TV Series, broken down as follows: 30 ABC, 13 CBS, 25 FOX, 20 NBC, 23 DISCOVERY, 10 HGTV, 25 HISTORY, 18 TBS, 11 TNT, 22 USA. 12/16/19 SUMMARY: 3534 unique described videos and TV Series. 1719 videos were duplicated in more than one service. 31 Current Movies; 1194 DVDs; 12 Apple TV+; 291 Disney+; 65 Hulu; 1178 iTunes; 1080 Netflix; 1508 Prime-Video; 5 Other; 228 TV Series: 35 ABC, 16 CBS, 2 CW, 24 FOX, 21 NBC, 25 DISCOVERY, 18 HGTV, 34 HISTORY, 18 TBS, 13 TNT, 22 USA. When Cameras Took More Than Pictures 2012 saw the splashy debut of Google Glass at Google i/o. So, it seems fitting that the Explorer Edition finds itself entering the Graveyard in 2020 just as others begin to really lean into smart glasses technology. AIRA and Be My Eyes both gained more partnerships and expansions into the services they provide. Seeing AI and Envision AI were joined by the addition of VoiceDream Scanner in the field of On Device OCR apps. We summarize many of these stories in our Visual Assistance article in the news section of the site. And Lisa gives us an idea of how helpful many of these tools were to her when adjusting to life in a new apartment. Scott lays out the pros and cons of using many of these tools as a Deaf Blind person. J.J. notes, as you can read below, that there are some things you must consider if you rely on these methods of viewing the world through a camera lens. Keeping Private Things Private As cool as many of these new ways to access the environment are, they do have some serious aspects to consider while using them. Lisa describes a situation she came across in a public area in her apartment building and Shelly talked about data storage and where it resides if a company is sold or acquired. J.J. illuminated upon some misgivings that could come about with public transportation adopting more open policies towards the Visual Interpreter services as seen in Boston and New York. And Joe mentioned about how some visual concepts are becoming more apparent to the community as they encounter these access options in more settings. Here are links to some of the specific items discussed during this portion of the show. Dark Patterns in Accessibility Tech The next Big Tech battleground is your ears Hey Alexa: How can we escape surveillance capitalism? An Update About Face Recognition on Facebook Stalker 'found Japanese singer through reflection in her eyes Oh, What A Tangled Web We Surf Our conversation about hacking our disabilities came about from each panel member noting a barrier to web access they met recently. Relying on one Screen Reader and one web browser seems like an illusion of the information superhighway s glory days as a combination of tools may work better for shopping, banking or even searching the web. Plus, don't even get us started on various mobile browsers on iOS or Android. J.J. noted that the latest Web Aim survey seemed to reflect the changing trends in web access and how players like NVDA are changing with the times. Lisa and Scott compare Windows Narrator to a gawky teenager growing into their own and that's a good thing for the built in technology moving forward. Joe thought it was interesting that JAWS was rapidly gaining more support for Google Chrome and G Suite products to stay relevant in the Enterprise sector. Additionally, Shelly and Scott mused how some have made the switch from mac back to Windows as a result to the modifications made to the Mac OS through the annual upgrade cycles. Pizza and music played a huge role in web access this year. Beyonce.com Lawsuit Reminds Us How Shitty the Web Is for Users With Visual Impairment BIG WIN FOR WEB ACCESSIBILITY IN DOMINO S PIZZA CASE Browser vendors win war with W3C over HTML and DOM standards The internet's accessibility reckoning Mozilla to release a new Firefox version every four weeks starting next year Here are the results of the latest Web Aim Survey The US Supreme Court Domino s Pizza delivery case rejection, dished out Accessibility, the future, and why Domino s matters What Domino s Pizza got wrong about internet accessibility Add Vimeo to the Growing List of Large Websites Taking Accessibility Seriously Miscellaneous Musings Just as some may not be aware of some of the technical aspects of using a camera for access, others are becoming more familiar with other disabilities outside of Blindness that come with aging. Lisa and Scott engage in a lively conversation about the cost of Hearing Aids and how many of their companion apps are not Screen Reader friendly. Joe expanded upon that and offered that this lack of access also falls onto apps that control the Smart Home and various appliances that tout their connectivity. Lisa found that there is a need for individual research for major purchases in that arena, over buying whatever everyone else in the community is snagging up. Tailoring your expectations, as well as concentrating on your specific needs for access, can possibly bring about a better solution than "following the herd". Joe added that apps are constantly being updated and that could break or fix access from month to month. Relying on reviews may not be the best course of action either because appliance makers are manufacturing products in smaller runs in order to offer new features at a faster rate. J.J. said that the push for outreach is still needed to bring about awareness and change with products that add Voice Assistant and app related features. And the group all noted how more televisions are coming with Speech on board, how the Instant Pot made their apps more Screen Reader friendly after Community advocacy and we do have more powerful technology on hand for navigating the gaps in access than we did in 2018. Shelly and Joe touch upon the rise in off-the-shelf tablets being used as the display on many portable Video Magnifiers. Shelly followed that up with how some in the press enforce the narrative on how well the big mainstream companies are doing with their access solutions and what impressions that can send to those who are unfamiliar with other Assistive Technology. Joe noted that some in the Community also misconstrued these messages to a point where they shun traditional technology that was designed by A.T. makers. He specifically noted discussions he heard at various events for the desire to not use something like AIRA's Horizon in favor of a possible future set of Apple created smart glasses. Finally, and ending on a high note, Lisa and Scott celebrate the fact that more people had the opportunity to compare the Braille me to the Orbit Reader in the battle of the low cost Braille Displays. Additionally, now that phones cost more and iOS is constantly influx, the traditional note taker may still have a place in being a more stable option for some tasks. Sound Off We asked trepidaciously on Twitter for ideas about what the big stories were and Jim Denham sent along his feelings in the below email. Hey guys: Just wanted to chime in with what I believe is the biggest news story of 2019. That would be, the Amazon Echo Show identifying products. This is a big deal b/c its not using the bar code, it is just identifying the product by visual appearance. Amazon is obviously using individuals who are blind or visually impaired to help develop this feature, with the long term goal to provide people the ability to reorder products just by holding them up to the Show. In this case, all involved win, as it is a great and really useful feature for individuals with an Echo Show. I also believe this is just the starting point. As machine learning continues to develop at a mind blowing pace, this will certainly grow much bigger in 2020 and beyond. Thanks for all the great audio and podcasts in 2019, you guys do an awesome job and your work is truly appreciated. Jim Last Word 2019 saw the BBQ Crew cross the 200th episode mark and place our 750th audio program into our vast archives. We have been thrilled, honored and humbled to bring you our brand of news and entertainment on a weeklyish basis for 5 years. This would not be at all possible if it weren t for our guests, interview subjects, sponsors, and most of all you, the listeners. We are not sure just what 2020 holds in store for us all in A.T. news. However, we look forward to bringing it all to you in the upcoming year! Thanks for listening!

We begin by sharing about our free September event which is coming up on September 26, 2019 -- Lisa Salinger will be joining us to talk about the plethora of changes youll find in iOS 13. Dont worry, youll like them! If youre an iOS user, or would like t

We begin by sharing about our free September event which is coming up on September 26, 2019 — Lisa Salinger will be joining us to talk about the plethora of changes you'll find in iOS 13. Don't worry, you'll like…

You could probably tell that we have been enjoying our summer break a little too well with this being a convention wrap up show in August instead of July. You may even detect a little podcast rust coming off J.J., Joe and Lisa Salinger during this recording. And you might even think that you have heard all we had to say about the NFB and ACB conventions from the coverage we have already uploaded. Yet, believe it or not, this isn't a typical rundown of our earlier interview s kind of episode. Tune in to hear stories and information not covered from the exhibit hall floors in this "better late than never" convention wrap up show. Sponsor: American Printing House For The Blind APH designs innovative learning solutions for people who are blind or visually impaired. They believe in the power of breaking down barriers and creating a future that belongs to everyone. Visit APH on the web to learn more about their products and services. Discussion Topic: Summer Convention Wrapup 2019 Both shows may have been impacted by the summer heat, however, there were a few trickles of news raining in from above. Here are just some of the things that caught our attention in, and out, of the Exhibit Halls. #Sponsored Blind Bargains Convention Coverage: AIRA with Big Deals, Big Presence at #NFB19 and #ACB19 #Sponsored Convention Audio: APH Creates A Fun Pathway To STEM With Code Jumper #NFB19 Audio: Seeing The World Wirelessly With OrCam #NFB19 Audio: What To Expect When You re Expecting News From Be My Eyes Seize the Day Innovations Braille Wear Custom Embroidery #NFB19 Audio: Fantastic Feeling Fashion With Two Blind Brothers Danielle by Ray Kurzweil Islam By Touch RTB Safe Traffic WayAround #ACB19 Audio: The Magic Is In Learning With Mystic Access JW.org Bibles For The Blind Braille Design #NFB19 Audio: Updates, Changes And Consumer Choice At HIMS VP EMBraille Bristol Braille Canute 360 Kyoui Toothbrush #ACB19 Audio: Grace Your Dinner Table With Hand Painted Glassware From Loving Touch Connections #NFB19 Audio: Charm Those Around You With Elegant Insights Jewelry If you haven't gotten your fill of the Summer shows yet, might we suggest you check out the coverage from iAccessibility and Blind Abilities for more convention news and information

This week featured braille reading demonstrations by Lisa Salinger and Caitlin Dilamani.

This Podcast is part four in a series on low-cost refreshable Braille displays. Lisa Salinger and Robert Carter spend this podcast sharing their experiences and impressions with the Brailliant BI 14 from HumanWare This podcast will provide you with our perspective on this innovative little device. For details on exactly how it all works, check […]

In this Tech Doctor podcast, Lisa Salinger and Robert Carter are back with part three in their low-cost refreshable Braille series. This time, their focus is on the Orbit Reader 20 available from Orbit Research Lisa and Robert provide a basic description of the Orbit Reader and they share what it is like to work […]

This podcast is part two of Robert Carter and Lisa Salinger’s exploration low-cost refreshable Braille displays. Part one was an introduction to this topic. Part two focuses on the Braille Me. The Braille Me is manufactured in India and was developed by a company called Innovision Lisa and Robert describe the Braille Me and share […]

In this series of Tech Doctor podcasts, Robert Carter sits down with Lisa Salinger to explore the new and exciting world of low-cost refreshable Braille technology. In this podcast, Lisa and Robert explain how electronic Braille technology remained static for nearly 40 years. Within the last few years, however, some new and less expensive technology […]

This week on the Life After Blindness Podcast, Tim's guests are Mel Scott and Lisa Salinger from BlindAlive.com Tim, Mel and Lisa discuss inspirational athleticism,… The post LABCast #2: Health and Fitness with mel Scott and Lisa Salinger. Review of My Fitness Pal appeared first on Life After Blindness.

In this Tech Doctor podcast, Allison and Robert spend the first half hour with Shelly Brisbin and the second half hour with Lisa Salinger. Shelly has just published the 4th edition of her iOS Access for All book. The entire book has been updated to cover the numerous changes and additions that Apple made to […]

In this episode Chris and Kim update us on the accessibility/usability of the Sling TV service.  Kim will dive deeper into the Sling service and give us an update at a later time.   Chris and Kim share the news that the update to the Mystic Access Humanware Victor Reader Stream tutorial is available.  Existing Victor Stream tutorial customers can login to their accounts and download the update for free.   They remind listeners that Chris will be at the ACB convention working with Humanware..  They also announce some convention discounts that will be running from July 1 through the 15th. Kim reminds us about the free classes that she and Lisa Salinger are running between July 1, 2016 and July 3, 2016.  Go here for a list of classes and information on how to join.   Finally Lisa shares an interesting way to see if your computer has crashed or if it is just your screen reader.    

In this episode Chris and Kim update us on the accessibility/usability of the Sling TV service.  Kim will dive deeper into the Sling service and give us an update at a later time.   Chris and Kim share the news that the update to the Mystic Access Humanware Victor Reader Stream tutorial is available.  Existing Victor Stream tutorial customers can login to their accounts and download the update for free.   They remind listeners that Chris will be at the ACB convention working with Humanware..  They also announce some convention discounts that will be running from July 1 through the 15th. Kim reminds us about the free classes that she and Lisa Salinger are running between July 1, 2016 and July 3, 2016.  Go here for a list of classes and information on how to join.   Finally Lisa shares an interesting way to see if your computer has crashed or if it is just your screen reader.    

In this episode Chris and Kim update us on the accessibility/usability of the Sling TV service.  Kim will dive deeper into the Sling service and give us an update at a later time.   Chris and Kim share the news that the update to the Mystic Access Humanware Victor Reader Stream tutorial is available.  Existing Victor Stream tutorial customers can login to their accounts and download the update for free.   They remind listeners that Chris will be at the ACB convention working with Humanware..  They also announce some convention discounts that will be running from July 1 through the 15th. Kim reminds us about the free classes that she and Lisa Salinger are running between July 1, 2016 and July 3, 2016.  Go here for a list of classes and information on how to join.   Finally Lisa shares an interesting way to see if your computer has crashed or if it is just your screen reader.    

In this episode Lisa Salinger joins us once again.  We announce our new sponsor BlindAlive. - Chris updates us on the Abode home security system and its accessibility. -   - Chris and Kim have a short discussion on the Sling TV service and Chris's' ...

In this episode Lisa Salinger joins us once again.  We announce our new sponsor BlindAlive. Chris updates us on the Abode home security system and its accessibility.   Chris and Kim have a short discussion on the Sling TV service and Chris's' difficulty in trying to sign in using his Apple TV 4th Generation. Chris reminds us he will be at the ACB convention at the Humanware booth with some Mystic Access goodies. Kim and Lisa tell us about three  free classes they are holding the first weekend in July.  See the below links to find out more and sign up. Friday July 01 2016 at 9:00 PM EDT: Ten Surefire Tips for Using Your Assistive Technology with Greater Confidence and Less stress   Saturday July 02 2016 at 1:00 PM EDT: Three Things the Most Savvy iOS Users Know   Sunday July 03, 2016 at 4:00 PM EDT: Twenty Hidden Gems for the Amazon Alexa Products   Finally Lisa demonstrates selecting and unzipping BARD books with 7zip.  She uses the control-space method to select files.    

In this episode Lisa Salinger joins us once again.  We announce our new sponsor BlindAlive. Chris updates us on the Abode home security system and its accessibility.   Chris and Kim have a short discussion on the Sling TV service and Chris's' difficulty in trying to sign in using his Apple TV 4th Generation. Chris reminds us he will be at the ACB convention at the Humanware booth with some Mystic Access goodies. Kim and Lisa tell us about three  free classes they are holding the first weekend in July.  See the below links to find out more and sign up. Friday July 01 2016 at 9:00 PM EDT: Ten Surefire Tips for Using Your Assistive Technology with Greater Confidence and Less stress   Saturday July 02 2016 at 1:00 PM EDT: Three Things the Most Savvy iOS Users Know   Sunday July 03, 2016 at 4:00 PM EDT: Twenty Hidden Gems for the Amazon Alexa Products   Finally Lisa demonstrates selecting and unzipping BARD books with 7zip.  She uses the control-space method to select files.    

Lisa Salinger joins us once again to talk about the Voice Dream Reader for iOS audio tutorial.  She talks about the creation process.  Click here to go to the product details page and read the full description and listen to a sample.  This tutorial is ju

Lisa Salinger joins us once again to talk about the Voice Dream Reader for iOS audio tutorial.  She talks about the creation process.  Click here to go to the product details page and read the full description and listen to a sample.  This tutorial is just under 2 hours in duration and walks the listener through  Voice Dream Reader and its various settings.    

Lisa Salinger joins us once again to talk about the Voice Dream Reader for iOS audio tutorial.  She talks about the creation process.  Click here to go to the product details page and read the full description and listen to a sample.  This tutorial is just under 2 hours in duration and walks the listener through  Voice Dream Reader and its various settings.    

Lisa Salinger joins us once again to talk about the Voice Dream Reader for iOS audio tutorial.  She talks about the creation process.  Click here to go to the product details page and read the full description and listen to a sample.  This tutorial is just under 2 hours in duration and walks the listener through  Voice Dream Reader and its various settings.    

Jeff and Pete chat with Lisa Salinger, widely known across the blindness community, along with Dan Roberts, Director of MDSupport.org about the LowVizGuide. The Guide is a convenient navigational tool which uses indoor way-finding technology to assist attendees at blindness conventions. This 30 minute conversation covers the gammit from a review of updates and enhancements to the app, to imaginative ideas about possibilities for the app. This podcast has chapters for those listeners using Downcast, Overcast or another podcast app which allows for such navigation. The Chapter headings and their start times appear below. Please join Jeff and Pete as they chat with Lisa and Dan about the LowVizGuide. #BlindAbilitiesPresents, #Lane7625, #JThompson6835 * Chapters: 1. Introduction: 00:00:00 2. Opening: 00:01:11 3. Flash Back 00:02:24 4. Description Of The App And A 2015 Review, 00:04:04 5. Lessons Learned, 00:06:42 6. Dan’s Soap Boxes, 00:14:02 7. Updates & Enhancements To The LowVizGuide, 00:16:13 8. A Discussion About Possibilities, 00:18:35 9. Pete Sings, Oh My!, 00:24:02 10. The Cost Of Doing business, 00:24:15 11. Tips & Pointers For Attendees Of Upcoming Conventions, 00:29:53 12. Wrap Up, 00:32:15

Lisa Salinger returns to the Mystic Access Podcast for another episode. In this episode we briefly touch on the progress of the TWBlue tutorial currently in production.   We devote the majority of the episode to Lisa's' new Logitech H800 wireless headset

Lisa Salinger returns to the Mystic Access Podcast for another episode. In this episode we briefly touch on the progress of the TWBlue tutorial currently in production.   We devote the majority of the episode to Lisa's' new Logitech H800 wireless headset. Lisa describes them and talks about why she ended up purchasing this headset, and also the fact they can work with your mobile phone over Bluetooth and with your computer using the included wireless adapter. When the wireless adapter is not in use you can tuck it away in the headset so you don't mix it up with another or lose it. She is also using the headset during the podcast so listeners can get an idea of what the microphone sounds like.    

Lisa Salinger returns to the Mystic Access Podcast for another episode. In this episode we briefly touch on the progress of the TWBlue tutorial currently in production.   We devote the majority of the episode to Lisa's' new Logitech H800 wireless headset. Lisa describes them and talks about why she ended up purchasing this headset, and also the fact they can work with your mobile phone over Bluetooth and with your computer using the included wireless adapter. When the wireless adapter is not in use you can tuck it away in the headset so you don't mix it up with another or lose it. She is also using the headset during the podcast so listeners can get an idea of what the microphone sounds like.    

Lisa Salinger returns to the Mystic Access Podcast for another episode. In this episode we briefly touch on the progress of the TWBlue tutorial currently in production.   We devote the majority of the episode to Lisa's' new Logitech H800 wireless headset. Lisa describes them and talks about why she ended up purchasing this headset, and also the fact they can work with your mobile phone over Bluetooth and with your computer using the included wireless adapter. When the wireless adapter is not in use you can tuck it away in the headset so you don't mix it up with another or lose it. She is also using the headset during the podcast so listeners can get an idea of what the microphone sounds like.    

In this episode, Lisa Salinger joins Chris and Kim for a presentation on Accessible Worlds'  Tek Talk. First Kim talks about the Amazon Echo audio tutorial that Mystic Access produced.   Next Lisa talks about the Twitter client TWBlue audio tutorial currently in production. Finally they talk about other tutorials in the pipeline.   This presentation was recorded on February 22, 2016.  

In this episode, Lisa Salinger joins Chris and Kim for a presentation on Accessible Worlds'  Tek Talk. - First Kim talks about the Amazon Echo audio tutorial that Mystic Access produced.   Next Lisa talks about the Twitter client TWBlue audio tutorial...

In this episode, Lisa Salinger joins Chris and Kim for a presentation on Accessible Worlds'  Tek Talk. First Kim talks about the Amazon Echo audio tutorial that Mystic Access produced.   Next Lisa talks about the Twitter client TWBlue audio tutorial currently in production. Finally they talk about other tutorials in the pipeline.   This presentation was recorded on February 22, 2016.  

In this episode, Lisa Salinger joins Chris and Kim for a presentation on Accessible Worlds'  Tek Talk. First Kim talks about the Amazon Echo audio tutorial that Mystic Access produced.   Next Lisa talks about the Twitter client TWBlue audio tutorial currently in production. Finally they talk about other tutorials in the pipeline.   This presentation was recorded on February 22, 2016.  

Pete Lane and Blind Abilities present this epic exploration of the topic of blind people and inadvertent touching. This 37 minute production combines direct audio from members of the blindness community, along with select "Touching" songs to provide a humorous, yet enlightening peak at this awkward and common issue. Special thanks to the following Artists: M.C. Hammer, Cascada, The Who, The Doors, Dan Hill, Diana Ross, Brenda Lee, Benny King, Hall & Oats, and Simon & Garfunkel. Also, thanks to our contributors: Moelucie, Jeff Thompson, HorseLover98 (Daniella), Lisa Salinger, Sabrina McKiernan, B.J. Edwards, TSquires711 (TJ), Dave Dominic, Joe DiNero and Pete Lane. Set aside some quality time, put on your best headphones, and listen to this interesting and enjoyable production. #BlindAbilitiesPresents #Touching #Lane7625 #BlindAbilities.com

1606 Audio Exercise Programs (Feb. 3, 2016) Show Notes Keeping fit is important for both mental and physical health. This week hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Mel Scott and Lisa Salinger from BlindAlive about their audio exercise programs geared specifically to those who are visually impaired. With described exercise programs ranging from beginner … Continue reading 1606 Audio Exercise Programs (Feb. 3, 2016) →

We continue with part 2 of our conversation with Lisa Salinger. And we talk about a program known as key strokes.

Listen to Triple-click Home Episode 34: Nobody Likes the Ribbon The Triple-click Home team is back with another podcast full of talk about iOS, Yosemite and more. Jamie Pauls takes the host’s chair this time around, and Lisa Salinger drops by to talk about using Widgets in iOS 8. All that plus your feedback can […]

Listen to Triple-click Home Episode 34: Nobody Likes the Ribbon The Triple-click Home team is back with another podcast full of talk about iOS, Yosemite and more. Jamie Pauls takes the host’s chair this time around, and Lisa Salinger drops by to talk about using Widgets in iOS 8. All that plus your feedback can […]

Listen to Triple-click Home Episode 29: Eat Something To help remake accessibility training as we know it, visit http://www.a11y.tv/ to view training subscription options and make your contribution to EZFire's A11YTV funding campaign. Welcome to the post-April-Fools, pre-WWDC edition of the Triple-click Home Podcast. This month, Jamie Pauls takes the host’s chair and Lisa Salinger […]

Listen to Triple-click Home Episode 29: Eat Something To help remake accessibility training as we know it, visit http://www.a11y.tv to view training subscription options and make your contribution to EZFire’s A11YTV funding campaign. Welcome to the post-April-Fools, pre-WWDC edition of the Triple-click Home Podcast. This month, Jamie Pauls takes the host’s chair and Lisa Salinger […]

Listen to Triple-click Home Episode 25: Welcome Back to the Present It’s hard to believe that we have arrived at the end of another year. This month, the Triple-click Home team takes a look at the top Apple stories of 2013. Also, Lisa Salinger brings us a review of the Dropbox app for iOS. This […]

Listen to Triple-click Home Episode 25: Welcome Back to the Present It’s hard to believe that we have arrived at the end of another year. This month, the Triple-click Home team takes a look at the top Apple stories of 2013. Also, Lisa Salinger brings us a review of the Dropbox app for iOS. This […]