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Main Menu
by ACB Radio
Technology from a Blindness Perspective
Episodes
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Main Menu Live 20260930 Ryan Jones from Vispero.
Join Main Menu this month as Ryan Jones, Vispero’s Senior Vice President of Product and Customer Experience, shares what’s coming in JAWS 2027 and its new features during the first hour. In the second hour, Becky joins us to introduce Start Speaking, an accessible reading app. This event may be…
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20260826- Main Menu - Glidance founder and CEO Amos Miller joins us to talk about what’s new with Glide, and then, Scott from SimplePTT tells us about these push to talk radios, how they work, and why you might want to use them.
8pm: Main Menu Live Join Main Menu for two hours of technology from a blindness perspective. In the first hour, Glidance founder and CEO Amos Miller joins us to talk about what’s new with Glide, the AI-powered mobility and navigation device for people who are blind or have low vision. In the…
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20260624 Main Menu Live - 2 apps in development and vibe coding
Main Menu Live June 24, 2026 Join us for a closer look at two apps in development: Earshot, a fully customizable podcast app in beta for iOS, and Quill, a customizable text editor coming to Windows and Mac. Throughout the conversation, we'll also explore vibe coding and how everyday users are…
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20260624 - Main Menu - Join us for a closer look at two apps in development Earshot, a fully customizable podcast app in beta for iOS, and Quill, a customizable text editor coming to Windows and Mac.
Join us for a closer look at two apps in development: Earshot, a fully customizable podcast app in beta for iOS, and Quill, a customizable text editor coming to Windows and Mac. Throughout the conversation, we'll also explore vibe coding and how everyday users are using AI to build tools that…
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20251029 - Main Menu Live - Ryan Jones from Vispero tells us all about the JAWS 2026 release. And Kelly Ford explores AI Picture image description.
Come learn more about the new JAWS 2026 release as Ryan Jones from Freedom Scientific joins us and tells all. In the second hour, developer and accessibility advocate Kelly Ford joins us to talk about how AI is transforming his life in the area of pictures with rich descriptions. This event may…
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20250924 - Main Menu Live - accomplished Science Fiction Writer Robert J. Sawyer, plus what's new in iOS 26.
In our first Hour, Author Robert J. Sawyer revisits his visionary WWW trilogy and shares his thoughts on AI today and tomorrow. Hour 2: Tech roundtable on the latest iPhones, AirPods, and iOS 26 features—what’s new, exciting, and worth knowing before you upgrade. Sponsored by BITS
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20250827 - Main Menu Live - The Ally Solos Glasses, and the New Outlook.
This month we kick things off with Karthik Kannan From Envision. He comes on to talk to all of us about the new Ally Solos glasses. In the second hour we run an event that took place for BITS members all about the new version of Outlook from Marci Duty. Kayla Bentas from BITS will be on hand to...
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20250226 - Main Menu Live - the Joplin team.
Join us as we bring the Joplin team to Main Menu Live to talk all about the amazing notetaking app that is causing a big stir in the community. Bring cross platform abilities to your notetaking experience and learn directly from the team from France as they tell us all about their accessibility...
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20250129 - Main Menu Live - revisions to the BT Speak plus the BITS web accessibility course, the importance of Mark Down.
Join us for two hours of tech as we first welcome David Goldfield to give us updates all about the revisions to the BT Speak. In the second hour we talk about the upcoming BITS web accessibility course, the importance of Mark Down and much more on current technology trends. We also welcome your...
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20241120 - Main Menu Live - AIRa with Jenine Stanley, and JAWS With Elizabeth Whitaker.
Join us for a fun-filled two hours of technology as we present AIRA and Vispero/Freedom Scientific. In the first hour AIRA and Jenine Stanley join us to give us the latest happenings with their service. In the second hour we bring Elizabeth Whitaker back to Main Menu Live. We here all about the…
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20241030 - Main Menu Live - braille screen input with Judy Dixon. It's all new in iOS 18.
Join us as we talk all things braille screen input with Judy Dixon. It's all new in iOS 18. We will reschedule Ryan Jones from Vispero very soon. Stay tuned!!! .
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20240925 - Main Menu Live Envision Ally and Jonathan Mosen.
This evening on Main Menu Live we have amazing tech discussions that will be of interest to many: list of 2 items • Envision Ally is being rolled out very soon and rumor has it that Meta is also holding an event this week. Do we think we will hear about new inventions for our beloved Meta…
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20240828 - Main Menu Live - David Goldfield, with BT Speak, and Everette Bacon from AIRA.
Join the Main Menu Live team for a fun-filled two hours centered around technology from a blindness perspective. In the first hour we hear from AIRA and all of the happenings with the service that truly changes lives of people each day. AI is one of the latest inventions from the team and we hear...
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20240424 - Main Menu Live - Samuel Greene, discusses the Zoom Essential digital Recorders. Amos Miller, Glidance Founder and CEO, discusses Glide.
Main Menu Live welcomes Samuel Greene, Product Specialist -Development at Zoom Corp., to discuss the very popular Zoom Essential digital Recorders. These recorders are accessible and have 32 bit float. Tune in to see exactly what all that means. In the second hour, Main Menu welcomes Amos Miller,...
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20240327 - Main Menu Live presents all things Groups.IO.
This week on Main Menu Live we bring together major portions of the communication teams across ACB to talk with all of you all about Groups.IO in a comprehensive two-hour presentation. Members of the Board of Publications, ACB’s ACB Media team, Blind Information Technology Specialists and others...
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20240131 - Main Menu Live - Karthik Mahadevan CEO Envision. We also will talk about CoPilot.
Karthik Mahadevan, CEO at Envision, will delve into the upgrades in the new Envision Glasses v.2.5 featuring a new interactive describe scene powered by GPT-4 Vision by Open AI & multilingual voice commands. That's not all! Exciting changes landed on the Envision App and future updates are set to...
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20231025 - Main Menu Live - Ryan Jones from Vispero on the release of JAWS, Zoom Text, and Fusion 2024
Join the Main Menu team as we visit with Ryan Jones from Freedom Scientific where we hear all about the new 2024 releases of JAWS, Fusion and more! Sponsored by the Information Access Committee
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20230927 - Main Menu Live - Apple and IOS 17 updates.
Hello Everyone, Join John, Larry and I along with a number of guests as we dive deep into all things tech this month: Finally, Microsoft has released a major update to Windows 11 this week. It has all kinds of accessibility improvements along with other user experience changes that we will…
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20230517 - Main Menu Live - Be My Eyes and Web Accessibility the IAC way.
In the first hour we bring on Mike from Be My Eyes. We hear from him all about the latest innovation happening with AI and accessibility as we celebrate Global Accessibility Awareness Day this week. Be My Eyes will also be at the national convention this year so you will hear even more from them...
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20230329 Main Menu Live - CSUN 2023 Revisited
Larry Gassman, John Gassmann and Jeff Bishop review CSUN 2023
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20230222 - Main Menu Live - Humanware and the Victor Reader Stream 3, plus IAC planning for the next ACB Convention.
In the first hour we talk with HumanWare all about the new Victor Reader Stream 3. It is now shipping so we get the absolute latest from the company and most importantly we get your questions answered. We will take as much time as HumanWare will give us so this may spill into the second hour. The...
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20230125 - Main Menu Live - AIRA with Troy Otillio and Jenine Stanley. Also the team from Unmute Presents along with the iACast Network team - 1959.
This month on Main Menu Live we bring you two hours of technology talk from a blindness perspective, including your comments and questions. AIRA has made some major announcements concerning their service. We bring Troy Otillio and Jenine Stanley to have an open, honest and frank conversation…
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20221026 - Main Menu Live - Ryan Jones from Vispero, Bob Roehm from Envision Glasses, and Damashe Thomas on Password Managers.
This month on Main Menu Live, we present JAWS 2023; Envision; and the latest on security. Ryan Jones from Vispero joins us to talk the new JAWS 2023 release. Bob Roehm joins us once again to give us updates on the Envision app and glasses. Jeff and team along with Damashe Thomas, will update you…
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20220928 - Main Menu Live - Envision Glasses with Bob Roehm, Manager Envision Technologies - and Chris Hofstader, Amanda Carson and Keri Swendsen who represent World Blind Herald, a unique online publication.
During the first hour Main Menu welcomes Bob Roehm, Manager Envision Technologies, to discuss the Envision AI system including glasses and app. Bob will introduce the Envision Technologies AI system. He will compare this system to other assistive technology devices and discuss the components of…
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20220727 - Main Menu Live - Eric Damery, plus the new AIRA Desktop Solution, and the newly released RIM 3.0 product that is in public beta.
Join the Main Menu Live team as we remotely go where all have gone before, even out on the outer RIM of technology. In the first hour we salute Eric Damery of Vispero who is retiring after 28 years of spectacular service to so many Vispero JAWS users. We also present AIRA to talk with us all…
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20220427 - Main Menu Live Michael Lauf about Windows Software.
Michael Lauf will talk about the new LaufWare website. We'll also hear a recorded presentation from Tek Talk by Ron Miller about Kindle using both Jaws and Braille.
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20220330 - Main Menu Live 2022 CSUN.
Join the Main Menu Live team as we gather technology experts who attended CSUN and share all we learned at the event. This includes braille; in-door navigation; and so much more. Sponsored by Information Access Committee
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20220223 - Main Menu Live David Kingsbury and the IAC Committee on technology and the ACB Convention -2000.
# In the first hour of Main Menu Live, we welcome David Kingsbury, an Assistive Technology Instructor at The Carroll Center for the Blind in Massachusetts, to discuss his new book entitled “The Windows Screen Reader Primer: All the Basics and More”. It is a free book, and we dive deep into its...
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20220126 -Main Menu Live - Dan Clark of DSurf.net and new time Radio Drama - 2000.
This month on Main Menu Live we turn our eyes to Windows 11 as well as a panel discussion during the second hour. In this evening's segment we catch up with Dan Clark, recently retired from Freedom Scientific/Vispero. Dan is a former dealer of assistive technology and long time JAWS trainer.…
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20211027 Main Menu Live - Eric Damery on the release of JAWS, Zoom Text, and Fusion 2022 -2000.
# This month on Main Menu Live, it is JAWS upgrade time. Eric Damery from Vispero will reveal all that is new with JAWS 2022. In the second hour, we continue with an open forum and will highlight iOS 15, Windows 11, and updates from the Information Access Committee. Your questions are welcome.
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20210929 - Main Menu Live - The IRS, and WanderWord, a look at Audio Gaming. 200003.
# The Information Access Committee will talk about how the IRS can help you, followed by a presentation about audio games and other content from Wanderword.
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Main Menu Live April 28, 2021It's all about getting moving with accessible fitness equipment. Peloton and Concept. 2 devices and On-The-Muv.
# The Main Menu Live team will be discussing accessible fitness equipment. Getting up and getting moving is a theme throughout the year within ACB. In the first hour, Michael and Satauna come to talk with all of us about Peloton and Concept 2 devices. Peloton has some built-in accessibility...
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main Menu Live 2021-03-31 IAC Convention Preview and Clubhouse.
Main Menu Live: Please join us for two hours of technology talk. In the first hour we will talk all things Club House. It is a platform that is changing the culture and shape of how ACB communicates. Come learn more about this platform and the plans for it moving forward. In the second hour we...
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main Menu Live 24 Feb 2021 IAC Committee and Shane Lowe from Supersense
Main Menu Live: On this month’s show in the first hour, the information access committee will let you know what’s coming up for the summer convention from the committee. Will bring you the latest assistive technology news and take your questions. In hour 2, we hear from Shane Lowe from the...
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main Menu Live 27 Jan 2021 Saqib Shaikh from Microsoft and Mike Calvo and Matt Campbell of Pneuma Solutions
This month on Main Menu Live we have two fun-filled hours of great technology talk. In the first hour we bring Saqib Shaikh from Microsoft on to talk with us all about Seeing A I and their new World channel. The Seeing A I team describes this new channel this way: The new World channel, available...
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Main Menu Live 18 Nov 2020 Mike Nov 2020 Mike May and Jose from Goodmap
Next, Mike May and Jose join us from Goodmaps. Near by Explorer has been discontinued by APH and a new app is now on the scene for your use. Learn all about the new app and in-door navigation. Is the iPhone 12 something you should consider? Come and find out why it might be due to the new...
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Main Menu Live 28 Oct 2020 JAWS 2021, Brian Hartgen
Episode Notes On this month's Main Menu Live, we bring some exciting speakers to you as we learn all about JAWS 2021 and Leasey. In the first hour, Eric Damery from Freedom Scientific joins us to talk about the brand-new release of JAWS 2021. Come learn more about what is new in this upcoming...
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Main Menu Live 01 Oct 2020 Major Announcements and some Guidance in Your Life
Episode Notes Coming up this evening on Main Menu Live we have a number of things to talk with all of you about: Podcasts, Podcasts and more podcasts! Yes, we have exciting things to mention about this space and we will share more at the event! We think all of you will be very excited about the...
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Main Menu 26 Aug 2020 writing and publishing from an accessibility perspective
Main Menu Live is all about writing and publishing from an accessibility perspective! Please join the Main Menu Live team as we talk all about authoring in the digital age. We first welcome the Carroll Center's David Kingsbury who has written two books all about the web and formatting documents…
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Main Menu 24 Jun 2020 Larry Skutchan from the American Printing House
Main Menu Live, which aired on Wednesday, June 24, is proud to present Larry Skutchan from the American Printing House for the Blind. Two new braille products are available, or will soon be, from APH, those being the Mantis Q40(tm) and the Chameleon 20(tm). How do these products fit in our lives?...
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Main Menu 29 May 2020 Vispero. Eric Damery, TPG, ElBraille
We bring to you a special, two-hour Main Menu show this week! We are pleased to announce that ACB Radio's call-in technology program, Main Menu Live, has returned to ACB Radio Mainstream! Wednesday at 8:00 PM Eastern, we presented two hours with Vispero. Eric Damery joined us first giving us...
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Main Menu 15 May 2020 Main Menu Birthday, Mosen
This week we continue with the month long birthday celebration of Main Menu. We'll hear the last hour, part 2, of the very first Main Menu show with Jonathan Mosen which was heard on April 10, 2000. Next week, we'll do a special 2 hour live Main Menu broadcast. Stay tuned for more information…
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Main Menu 08 May 2020 Main Menu Birthday, Mosen
Main Menu 20th Anniversary Celebration - Week 2 This week we continue with the month long birthday celebration of Main Menu. We'll hear part one, of the very first Main Menu show with Jonathan Mosen which was heard on April 10, 2000. Next week, we'll hear part 2, as this was originally a 2 hour...
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Main Menu 01 May 2020 Happy Birthday with Jonathan Mosen Live
April 10 was literally Main Menu's 20th anniversary on ACB Radio. We salute this outstanding program with a month long celebration. On May 1st, Jonathan Mosen will join us to discuss his memories of Main Menu and ACB Radio. Jonathan was ACB Radio's first director and was responsible for the...
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Main Menu 10 Apr 2020 CSUN 2020 Wrap-up, HW Buddy, tech webinars
CSUN 2020 Wrap-up - Part II Last week, Main Menu presented part 1 of a CSUN technology wrap-up This week, we finish up with part 2. We'll also visit with Peter Tucic, the Brand Ambassador of Humanware. he'll talk about the HW Buddy. John Gassman will talk about weekly technology webinars you can...
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Main Menu 03 Apr 2020 CSUN 2020 during the Pandemic
From Larry G: I first attended CSUN beginning in the mid 1990's. but none was so different than the 2020 version which just ended. The Corona Virus was the main talking point at this technology conference and we'll discuss the virus, the conference and eventually get to some of the high points....
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Main Menu 06 Mar 2020 accessible TV's, Toshiba Fire TV
Tune in, turn on, and learn about accessible television sets on this week's Main Menu Hello, Main Menu listeners. Friday night used to be the night when everyone would gather around the TV to watch their favorite shows. If you are looking for an accessible television set, gather your family…
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Main Menu 28 Feb 2020 Microsoft Webinar: Excel
Well, I've been accused in the past about not excelling to my full potential. But in this particular case, I've done my job. You'll see this evening when you listen to Main menu hosted by John and Larry Gassman. Recently the ACB affiliate "BITS", joined the Main Menu team. You'll be hearing more...
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Main Menu 14 Feb 2020 Narrator in Windows 10, BITS Welcome to Main Menu Team
In this episode, BITS takes the mic and Windows 10 does some narrating! We are so excited to have BITS join with the team to continue bringing you great episodes of Main Menu! Join the first bits/main menu collaboration this week as Richard Villa and Jeff Bishop discuss the features of and…
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Main Menu 31 Jan 2020 Main Menu Past and Present, tech toys
Get ready for a Main Menu Round Table! Hey there, Main Menu fans! We are back from our holiday break and wow, have we some things to share! And what better way to bring you the news than to gather around our shape-shifting table so you could hear from all of us. You'll hear about upcoming and...
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