Shownotes Here are the names of the files I have installed for my Dell provided OEM Creative Labs SoundBlaster Live Value: LiveDrvUni-Pack(ENG).exe LiveDrvPack_Patch.exe creative_patch_v010.zip Though I now have “what you hear” functionality and the crackling has been greatly reduced, things aren’t yet perfect and the older drivers (without what you hear) sound better. Any help… Finish Reading Sound Card Blues, Job Loss and Commentary About Accessibility at Podshow

James Mannion shares his thoughts on the state of accessibility. First I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your job I just readover at the blind access journal. I am really feeling that lately Ihave been wondering if the state of accessibility is falling into aworse state than it has been in… Finish Reading Jim’s Thoughts on the State of Accessibility

Shownotes The number of this show is appropriate as my job will soon be nothing more than a code 86 and a part of my tortured history of dealing with inaccessible technology. Economics are never a reason to justify exclusion of the blind or anyone else from participation in society! Not much else to say… Finish Reading Accessibility – The Bottom Line

This just in — As of Feb. 28, I will be laid off due to the implementation of inaccessible Siebel technology and the lack of an available position anywhere else in the company! Stay tuned for future details.

We thank Susan Kuchinskas of InternetNews.com for her publication of the article entitled Google’s Doors Still Shut to Blind. It is certainly worthy of exposure on sites like Digg and Slashdot. Several attempts have been made to obtain Slashdot coverage without success, and Digg submission is impossible due to another instance of visual verification without… Finish Reading Google Accessibility Petition – Google’s Doors Still Shut to Blind (InternetNews.com)

Shownotes Have a little Friday fun with us as we update you on the Google Word Verification Accessibility Petition, play with the Morse Runner amateur radio contest simulator, continue our accessibility inquiry into SalesForce.com, chat about the potential illegality of Apple’s new, probably inaccessible, iTunes U service delivering online educational content. Please also check out… Finish Reading Google Petition Update, Morse Runner, iTunes U and More

Are you an amateur radio operator? Do you enjoy Morse Code contesting or pine for the good old days when you had HF capability? Well, thanks to technology, you may find you can recapture most of those memories by downloading, installing and launching Morse Runner, a free program that simulates a real contest right down… Finish Reading Morse Runner

Shownotes Thanks again to Shane Jackson for making the promo available. I discuss it on this episode of the podcast. Enjoy. Shane’s Live Journal Google Word Verification Accessibility Petition Natalie Brown Download and Listen

We thank Shane Jackson of the Blind World Podcast for providing an amazing promo for the Google Word Verification Accessibility Petition! This promo effectively captures the meaning of inaccessible CAPTCHA for the blind, promotes the petition and urges everyone to sign it immediately. Let’s all run out and distribute this promo to podcasters and others… Finish Reading Google Accessibility Petition: Shane Jackson’s Promo

Shownotes There is a possible new job opportunity on the horizon for me along with a related software accessibility query, help is still being sought for the Google petition, NFB sues Target for web site inaccessibility, CastBlaster becomes more accessible, there are some concerns about the accessibility of Podshow’s upcoming products and services, PodcasterNews.com makes… Finish Reading SalesForce.com Accessibility Query, Google Petition, NFB Sues Target, CastBlaster Update and More