PODCAST · technology
Tek Talk
by Accessible World
Accessible World seeks to educate the general public, the disabled community and the professionals who serve them by providing highly relevant information about new products, services, and training opportunities designed specifically to eliminate geographic and access barriers that adversely affect them.
Episodes
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Tek Talk welcomes Jeff Bishop to discuss Quill, Accessible software built around your screen reader – not around an afterthought. 09/28/2029
QUILL began as a writing studio and has grown into a small family of free, screen-reader-first software for Windows and macOS, built by the community that depends on it: the QUILL writing environment, the new Quill Radio internet radio app, and a dedicated podcast client on the way. Every command...
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Tek Talk welcomes Quentin Christensen, the NV Access Training and Support Manager, to discuss the latest release and developments of NVDA. 09/14/2026
Quentin Christensen has been part of the NV Access team since 2015 after working as an adaptive technology trainer with a major blindness agency for over a decade. As the Training and Support Manager, Quentin is responsible for the NVDA training materials, certification program and coordinating...
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Tek Talk welcomes Brian Hartgen of Hartgen Consultancy to discuss Leasey version 11.5, a powerful collection of tools, scripts and accessible applications for people using JAWS for Windows. 08/31/2026
Leasey is designed to make everyday computing faster, clearer and more productive, whether you are writing, reading, listening, researching, organising information, managing files or using social media. Leasey version 11.5 adds major new features and redesigns many long-established areas of the...
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Tek Talk welcomes Michael Babcock to discuss his new iOS app Earshot Podcasts, the accessible podcast player. 08/24/2026
Earshot Podcasts app Info Website: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/earshot-podcasts/id6770760602 Earshot is here: a podcast player built VoiceOver-first and shaped by the blind community. Follow, queue, and listen your way. Free for up to 10 shows. Earshot is a podcast player built...
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Tek Talk welcomes David Goldfield, Blindness Assistive Technology Specialist, to discuss the BT Braille. 08/10/2026
The BT Braille is a powerful, Braille first computer with an eight-dot Braille keyboard with speech and Braille output in 20 cell and 40 cell models. This device can be as simple as being your trusty notetaker but it’s powerful enough for those who want to write their own code and run your own...
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Tek Talk welcomes John and Larry Gassman to discuss Old Time Radio and other saved media content and how to quickly search and manage it. 08/03/2026
Many of us are collectors of the technology programs we hear. Larry and I fit that hobby as well as saving and storing hundreds of thousands of Old Radio Programs. But, how do you find them quickly to listen or play then on the air. We’ll tell you about our experiences in over 55 years of...
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Tek Talk welcomes staff from AIRA to discuss the AIRA Build Program. 06/08/2026
The Build Program gives Aira Explorers a way to help shape the future of accessible technology while receiving complimentary minutes. As we continue to innovate alongside Google DeepMind to improve and develop Aira AI powered by Project Astra, the Build program helps us learn from real-world…
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Tek Talk welcomes a Tek Talk Planning Team panel discussing their favorite internet radio stations/channels with input from the audience 09/13/2021
Join us Monday evening, as members of our Tek Talk Team explore Internet Radio. Today we have so much at our fingertips with radio that can be heard world-wide. What do you listen to and how do you listen? On your PC’s or Mac, on your Phone, Lady A Device, Google Device, Stream? It should be a...
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Tek Talk welcomes David Goldfield to discuss the various email lists he has created, how he got into assistive technology, and his current role as a product manager with Comcast’s accessibility team 02/08/2021
Tek Talk welcomes David Goldfield to discuss the various email lists he has created, how he got into assistive technology, and his current role as a product manager with Comcast’s accessibility team. Some of the mailing lists David has created include Zoom-Users, Teams-Access for discussing...
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Tek Talk welcomes Amanda Tolson, Director of Sales of En-Vision America, discussing ScripTalk and talking prescription labels 09/20/2021
Amanda joins us to speak about ScripTalk, a fully accessible prescription reader system to help you safely manage your prescriptions independently. Did you know your pharmacy can use the ScripTalk system to make reading your prescription labels fully accessible? Envision America offers a hardware...
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Tek Talk welcomes back Jeff Bishop to discuss the new iOS 15 09/27/2021
Tek Talk welcomes back Jeff Bishop to discuss the new iOS 15 which was released 9/20/21. Time once again to talk about another IOS release. Apple has released IOS 15. What’s new in this release? should you upgrade? Are there any accessibility bugs or barriers you should be aware of? Join us on...
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Tek Talk 02/15/2021
Do to the storms our guest for tonight was unable to make it. So We will talk about Tek Talk Future.
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Tek Talk welcomes Quentin Christensen, Training and Support manager for NVDA, to discuss its latest updates. 10/04/2021
It is always a challenge to adapt to evolving technology and NVDA continuously works to this end for its many users. Join Quentin this Monday as he updates and then answers your questions.. Presenter Contact info: Quentin Christensen Email: [email protected]
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Tek Talk welcomes Mike Calvo and Matt Campbell of Pneuma Solutions to discuss their new product Scribe 02/22/2021
Scribe is a product from Pneuma Solutions, formally Serotek Corporation, that brings some innovative technology for online meetings. Mike Calvo and Matt Campbell describe Scribe this way: The Quickest, Most Accurate Digital Document Remediation Product on the Market for as Low as $0.99 per Page....
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Tek Talk welcomes Amos Miller, Glidance Founder and CEO, to discuss and give us updates on Glide, the first self-guided mobility aid designed to help individuals with sight loss navigate the world with ease. 06/29/2026
A groundbreaking leap in assistive technology, Glide combines cutting-edge navigational robotics and AI to provide you with an intuitive and comfortable guided experience. Using real-time data from an array of advanced sensors, Glide autonomously steers the way. It maps the best routes…
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Tek Talk welcomes Mike May, GoodMaps Chief Evangelist and Member of Executive Team, discussing GoodMaps Outdoors. 10/11/2021
Ever wonder what became of the Sendero GPS subscription apps, Seeing Eye GPS, RNIB Navigator and Guide Dogs NSW? There is one word to describe them now: free, free, free! GoodMaps is pleased to announce the impending release of these former Sendero apps in all respective markets under the name...
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Tek Talk welcomes Shawn Keen to discuss Athina AD, an AI-powered audio description platform designed to help blind and low-vision people better understand video content. 06/01/2026
Users can upload a video or submit a supported video link, such as YouTube, and Athina AD generates both a written and spoken description of what is happening visually in the video. During the presentation, Shawn will explain what Athina AD is, why audio description matters, how it can help blind...
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Tek Talk welcomes Eric Damery, Vispero Vice President, Software Products Management, to discuss The newest features in JAWS, ZoomText, and Fusion Version 2022. 10/18/2021
Eric joins us again this year as we prepare for the official new release of JAWS, ZoomText, and Fusion version 2022. We will do a review of the key features, hear all about the release schedule and what to expect, and as always, have plenty of time to ask questions. Be sure to give the Release...
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Tek Talk welcomes Janet Dickelman, National Convention Coordinator, American Council of the Blind, to discuss the 2026 ACB Convention in St. Louis, Missouri. 05/11/2026
Want to know about the 2026 ACB National Convention meeting on in-person dates July 24 through July 31 in St. Louis? Join Janet Dickelman, ACB convention coordinator, Saint Paul, MN to find out. Learn about the General Sessions, the Affiliate presentations, the exhibit hall, and the tours. If you...
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Tek Talk welcomes Michael McCulloch and Sandhya Rao of iBUG Today, Inc. to discuss their organization and its promotion of the blind community through accessible technology training. 03/01/2021
iBUG Today, Inc. is a non-profit organization promoting the individual independence, social integration, and educational development of the blind and visually impaired community across the country through accessible technology training. iBUG (iBlind Users Group) endeavors to transform the blind...
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Tek Talk welcomes Deborah Armstrong, an experienced computer tech, to discuss what To do when your PC stops talking 03/08/2021
It can be scary to have your screen reader die on you, but a few preparation steps can save you a world of hassle. Deborah Armstrong will show you how to set up your Windows PC to cope when this occurs. Contact info: [email protected]
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Tek Talk welcomes Jeff Bishop to discuss the GLOW Accessibility Toolkit that helps authors, publishers, and organizations produce accessible documents. 05/04/2026
GLOW stands for Guided Layout & Output Workflow — a guided, confidence-building accessibility experience built for real publishing workflows. The GLOW Accessibility Toolkit helps authors, publishers, and organizations produce documents that comply with the American Council of the Blind Large…
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Tek Talk invites participants to an open forum to share recommendations and techniques for making their household accessible. 04/20/2026
If you have accessible appliance recommendations, bring their names and model numbers. Anything used in a household is fair game whether it be TVs, washers and dryers, kitchen appliances, etc. We also want to hear about any tips and tricks used to make your household accessible.
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ACCESSIBLE WORLD PRESENTS STOCKING STUFFERS PART II
NEWS WIRE: Dear Friends and Supporting Vendors:
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Tek Talk welcomes Venkatesh Chari, President of Orbit Research, to discuss What’s New with Orbit Research including a new subsidy program. 04/27/2026
Presenter contact info: Venkatesh Chari, President of Orbit Research Email: [email protected] Phone: 888-606-7248 Website: www.orbitresearch.com
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Tek Talk welcomes Liz Wisecarver, Director NFB-Newsline Texas, to discuss and demonstrate the free electronic information service 03/22/2021
Are you legally blind or print disabled? Do you miss reading the newspaper, your favorite magazines, and other information? Learn how you can read hundreds of up-to-date newspapers, over 70 magazines, job listings, TV listings, store circulars, and more in an accessible format with NFB-NEWSLINE®....
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Tek Talk welcomes Earle Harrison from the Selvas BLV North American offices and Jenny Axler from the Selvas Healthcare international team as they discuss everything HIMS. 04/13/2026
The primary topic for discussion is about the new BrailleSense 7 which is projected for release this summer. They will also talk about updates to existing products such as the BrailleSense 6, Braille eMotion and SensePlayer, which are all expected to receive updates before the end of the year....
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Tek Talk welcomes Jenine Stanley, Community Support Specialist, and Jennipher Wilson, Product Manager, from Aira discussing the new integration with the Meta AI glasses. 04/06/2026
Jenine and Jennipher will discuss how the new Aira integration with the Meta glasses will change your hands-free experience. They also have news about some new Access Network partners around the US that will make the baseball fans stand up and cheer. Presenter contact info: Jenine’s email:...
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Tek Talk welcomes a panel to discuss the March, 2026 CSUN conference. 03/16/2026
The 41st Annual CSUN Assistive Technology Conference took place on March 9 – 13, 2026 at the Anaheim Marriott in California. Panelists will include John and Larry Gassman and any who attended and have comments on the technology experienced are welcome to contribute. Presenter contact info: None
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Tek Talk welcomes Mike Calvo of Pneuma Solutions to discuss the latest about Remote Incident Manager. 03/09/2026
Presenter Contact Info Email: [email protected] Website: https://pneumasolutions.com/
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Tek Talk welcomes David Goldfield, Director of Marketing for Blazie Technologies, to update us with news of their products. 03/02/2026
There’s a lot of news from Blazie Technologies to tell you about on the next installment of Tek Talk. First, we want to let you know what’s happening with the BT Braille. BT Braille has a Braille keyboard, speech output along with either a 20 cell or 40 cell model with lots of apps and features....
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Tek Talk welcomes Venkatesh Chari, President of Orbit Research, to present an overview of Orbit’s affordable braille and tactile technology for blind and visually impaired users. 02/23/2026
The presentation will cover recent developments across the Orbit product line, including braille displays, notetakers and the Orbit Player along with a look at what is coming next. Orbit Research focuses on making high-quality assistive technology accessible worldwide, with particular emphasis on...
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Tek Talk welcomes Amy Liu of AGIGA to discuss their EchoVision Smart Glasses. 02/09/2026
This presentation will cover the history of Agiga and the inspiration behind the creation of EchoVision glasses, followed by a live demonstration showcasing what the glasses can do and how they seamlessly integrate into our busy daily lives. It will also explore the future of EchoVision…
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Tek Talk welcomes CEO Patrick Long of Innosearch AI to discuss how it enables accessible online shopping, travel booking, and on-demand food and grocery delivery. 02/02/2026
In this episode of TekTalk, we’re joined by InnoSearch AI, a platform built specifically for blind and low-vision users to navigate the digital world independently. We’ll explore how InnoSearch enables accessible online shopping, travel booking, and on-demand food and grocery delivery, all…
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Tek Talk welcomes Joel Zimba and Rachel Ramos, HumanWare Product Specialists, to discuss the new BrailleNote Evolve. 01/26/2026
Come hear the new BrailleNote Evolve from HumanWare speak for itself. During this presentation, Joel Zimba and Rachel Ramos, (Product Specialists at HumanWare), will demonstrate the BrailleNote Evolve- a full-fledged Windows 11 Computer in the form factor of a convenient travel-sized note-taker....
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Tek Talk welcomes our audience to discuss AI and the Blindness Community. 08/04/2025
Artificial Intelligence is everywhere-and it’s transforming the way we live, work, and communicate. People around the world are using AI in countless ways, and the blindness community is no exception. More and more organizations are hosting webinars and seminars exploring what AI can do and how…
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Tek Talk welcomes Jeff Bishop to discuss Microsoft Edge part 2. 12/15/2025
Join Jeff Bishop on Tech Talk where we take a deep dive in decluttering your Microsoft Edge web browser so that you can be very clean, efficient and privacy focused in your web browsing activities. We will provide a document, and if you are a member of BITS you already have it, and we will walk...
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Tek Talk welcomes Jeff Bishop to discuss how to Demystify the clutter of Microsoft Edge. 12/01/2025
Join Jeff Bishop on Tech Talk where we take a deep dive in decluttering your Microsoft Edge web browser so that you can be very clean, efficient and privacy focused in your web browsing activities. We will provide a document, and if you are a member of BITS you already have it, and we will walk...
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Tek Talk features Stocking Stuffers Part 2 with J.J. Meddaugh of A. T. Guys and Denise Russell of Speak To Me Catalog. J.J. will present in the first half hour from 8 to 8:30pm Eastern and Denise will present in the second half hour from 8:30 to 9pm Eastern. 11/10/2025
A. T. Guys Welcome to A. T. Guys – your source for innovative technology and tools that boost confidence and independence. Our accessible products are tailored for blind and low vision users but are great for everyone. Speak To Me Catalog Ready for some Christmas shopping? Well, don’t miss this...
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Tek Talk welcomes Don Olson and Zhi Huang of NLS to discuss the new BARD 2.0 Website. 11/24/2025
Presenter Contact Info Don Olson and Zhi Huang from the Patron Engagement Section Email the Patron Engagement Section: [email protected]
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Tek Talk features Stocking Stuffers Part 1 with Kim and Chris Nova of Mystic Access and Brent Harbolt of the Harbolt Company. Chris and Kim will present in the first half hour from 8 to 8:30pm Eastern and Brent will present in the second half hour from 8:30 to 9pm Eastern. 11/03/2025
Mystic Access We’re so excited to be part of StockingStuffers this year! Join us as we share a festive mix of classic Mystic Access tutorials, some of our newest additions, and a sneak peek at what’s coming next. Whether you’ve been part of the Mystic Access family for years or are just…
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Tek Talk welcomes Ryan Jones, Vispero Vice President, Software Product Management, discussing the newest features in JAWS, ZoomText, and Fusion Version 2026. 10/27/2025
Presenter Contact Info Ryan Jones: Vispero | Vice President Software Product Management Email: [email protected] Phone: 859-333-8191 Website: www.vispero.com
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Tek Talk welcomes Mike May to discuss the new outdoor navigation app Indigo Nav. Indigo Nav was recently released and It was developed by the American Printing House and replaces the GoodMaps Outdoor app. 10/20/2025
Here’s what the Perplexity AI app says about Indigo Nav: The Indigo Nav app is a fully accessible turn-by-turn GPS navigation tool designed primarily for blind and low-vision users. It was developed by the **American Printing House for the Blind (APH)**, a nonprofit known for creating accessible...
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Tek Talk welcomes Barry Scheur of GuideLight Solutions to present the newest offering in the Evo family of players, the S. 10 Evo Android. He will demonstrate the player’s easy operation, and its numerous media and book playing applications. 10/13/2025
Presenter Contact Info Barry Scheur GuideLight Solutions Email: [email protected] Phone: (617) 969-7500
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Tek Talk welcomes Quentin Christensen, the NV Access Training and Support Manager, to discuss the latest release and developments of NVDA. 09/22/2025
Quentin Christensen has been part of the NV Access team since 2015 after working as an adaptive technology trainer with a major blindness agency for over a decade. As the Training and Support Manager, Quentin is responsible for the NVDA training materials, certification program and coordinating...
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Tek Talk welcomes Earle Harrison of Selvas BLV and Jenny Axler of HIMS to discuss new developments related to the BrailleSense 6 Android tablet and the Braille eMotion smart braille display. 08/25/2025
This presentation will be by Earle Harrison from Selvas BLV, the proud North America distributor of HIMS blindness and low vision products, and Jenny Axler, from HIMS the manufacturer. Together, they will share new and innovative developments as they relate to the BrailleSense 6 Android tablet…
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Accessible World seeks to educate the general public, the disabled community and the professionals who serve them by providing highly relevant information about new products, services, and training opportunities designed specifically to eliminate geographic and access barriers that adversely affect them.
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