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Coming up on Main Menu for the week of May 7 – J-Say Pro 6.1, J-Tunes 3.2 and Say-Magic from T&T Consultancy

May 1, 2008 • Darrell Shandrow Hilliker

Hello Everyone,   Coming up on this week’s Main Menu, we have a two hour recorded presentation from T&T Consultancy.  They will be giving Main Menu an exclusive first preview of the many new features within the upcoming release of J-Say Pro version 6.1.  While in many cases J-Say provides the ability to control a… Finish Reading Coming up on Main Menu for the week of May 7 – J-Say Pro 6.1, J-Tunes 3.2 and Say-Magic from T&T Consultancy

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Federal Court Rules Against SSA for NotProviding Accessible Formats to Blind Beneficiaries

April 28, 2008 • Darrell Shandrow Hilliker

For more information, contact: Julia Epstein, Disability Rights Education & Defense Fund, (510) 644-2555 (x. 241) jepstein@dredf.org Wondie Russell, Heller Ehrman LLP, (415) 772-6294, wondie.russell@hellerehrman.com Ron Milliman, American Council of the Blind, rmilliman@insightbb.comJUDGE RULES SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION MUST ACCOMMODATE BLIND BENEFICIARIES San Francisco, CA – April 24, 2008 On Wednesday, April 23, 2008, Judge William… Finish Reading Federal Court Rules Against SSA for NotProviding Accessible Formats to Blind Beneficiaries

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Coming up on Main Menu for the week of April 30 – Apple Macintosh Update with Darcy and Holly

April 27, 2008 • Darrell Shandrow Hilliker

Hello Everyone,         Coming up on a one hour live show, we hear from AccessWatch about the latest JAWS 9.0 update, then Darcy and Holly bring us up to date on the latest happenings with the Apple Mac platform. If time permits, we may also open the phones for discussion of all technology related topics… Finish Reading Coming up on Main Menu for the week of April 30 – Apple Macintosh Update with Darcy and Holly

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The Relationship Connection, Daring to march to a different drum!

April 25, 2008 • Darrell Shandrow Hilliker

Can you remember a time when people around you assumed you were likethem, or to behave in a certain way, and yet you knew that what theyexpected wasn't really who you knew yourself to be? Perhaps this is also a question.the world says we are blind, incapable, poor, unable, limited, andwhatever else they say. Do… Finish Reading The Relationship Connection, Daring to march to a different drum!

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Landmark web accessibility announcement about Credit Reports

April 23, 2008 • Darrell Shandrow Hilliker

For immediate release — please distribute as appropriate  Dear friends and colleagues:  The  U.S. credit reporting agencies announced today that free on-line credit reports will comply with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines by October of this year.  Credit reports will be available in Braille, Large Print, and on audio CD by December.   This announcement is… Finish Reading Landmark web accessibility announcement about Credit Reports

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Computerworld Article: Blind users still struggle with ‘maddening’ computing obstacles

April 21, 2008 • Darrell Shandrow Hilliker

We have reproduced this recently published, well-researched Computerworld article entitled Blind users still struggle with ‘maddening’ computing obstacles in a simple, text format for easier reading by all blind and visually impaired Internet users. The original source of this article may be rather challenging to read for many from an accessibility perspective. Anyone who is… Finish Reading Computerworld Article: Blind users still struggle with ‘maddening’ computing obstacles

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CallBurner Update Resolves Issues with Broken Recordings in Skype 3.8

April 20, 2008 • Darrell Shandrow Hilliker

From the better-late-than-never department… On April 11, Netralia released an update to CallBurner resolving the half speed recording issue in Skype 3.8. A small number of additional enhancements have also been included. All customers are urged to apply this latest version now and to hold off on major Skype updates until a corresponding CallBurner update… Finish Reading CallBurner Update Resolves Issues with Broken Recordings in Skype 3.8

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Coming up on Main Menu for the week of April 23 – Talkr.com, GW Micro SenseView and Ultracane Demo

April 19, 2008 • Darrell Shandrow Hilliker

Hello Everyone,        Coming up this week on a one hour prerecorded Main Menu, we hear from Jamie Pauls with AccessWatch all about Talkr.com, then we play two final CSUN 2008 presentations: GW Micro’s SenseView and one more demonstration of the UltraCane.  Stay tuned for new live content in upcoming weeks of Main Menu.  … Finish Reading Coming up on Main Menu for the week of April 23 – Talkr.com, GW Micro SenseView and Ultracane Demo

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Coming up on Main Menu for the week of April 15 – LevelStar, ITEX, Bookshare.org and Ultracane

April 14, 2008 • Darrell Shandrow Hilliker

Hello Everyone,       Coming up this week on a one hour prerecorded Main Menu, we hear from LevelStar, ITEX, Bookshare and Ultracane.  This concludes our 2008 CSUN coverage.  We thank Marlaina for her efforts this year.   Here is how to participate in the show:       The number to call into the show is 866-400-5333.   You… Finish Reading Coming up on Main Menu for the week of April 15 – LevelStar, ITEX, Bookshare.org and Ultracane

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Blind Congressional Candidate on the next Marlaina Program

April 13, 2008 • Darrell Shandrow Hilliker

"I'm a concerned citizen running for office, and I want to hear from you! We in New Jersey's 5th Congressional district need to work together to bring about real change and a return to common sense." Now, those words may not seem much different from what we are hearing around the United States these days… Finish Reading Blind Congressional Candidate on the next Marlaina Program

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