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Kurzweil 1000, the venerable desktop OCR program, celebrates the recent release of version 14. In this audio, Steve Baum, Vice President of Engineering at Kurzweil Education, takes us on a brief tour of version 14 and even discusses what we might expect in the future for K1000.

We sincerely thank Mr. Baum for allowing us to capture this audio, and we encourage you to test drive the latest version of K1000 for yourself.

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In this special, join Dave Wilkinson, Business Development Manager, as he discusses a number of reading options from HIMS including the new Smart Beetle 14-cell Braille display supporting connections to multiple devices simultaneously. In addition, Dave discusses the Blaze EZ and ET portable DAISY players including OCR support. We thank HIMS for their generous sponsorship of our CSUN 2015 coverage. To learn more about the latest from HIMS, you can visit the HIMS website, and you can also follow HIMS on Twitter and check out their Facebook page.

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In this special, join James McCarthy, President of HIMS Inc. as he discusses the E-Bot portable video magnifier. The unit allows for reading, writing, and near and distance viewing, and the advanced models have OCR support. The unit has a number of options for displaying materials, including a standard monitor, an iPad, and an Android tablet demonstrated here. We thank HIMS for their generous sponsorship of our CSUN 2015 coverage. To learn more about the latest from HIMS, you can visit the HIMS website, and you can also follow HIMS on Twitter and check out their Facebook page.

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Jet lag, day light saving and then an Apple event on top of all that. It's been one wild week and a half for JJ, Joe and Jeff. It is a good thing that Jamie came along to keep everyone on task this go around as the group sits down to cover some of the highlights in the world of Assistive Technology. We'd like to thank our partners at AFB, Blindy.TV and HIMS Inc. for their support in bringing you audio and stories from sunny San Diego and CSUN 2015.

In this interview, we speak with Marie Tranbahuy, Managing Director for the UK branch of Claria. Marie demonstrates a Nexus 5 phone modified with both a hardware overlay and customized software including basic functionality such as phone and email applications, as well as blindness-specific applications like GPS and a DAISY reader. A version is available for both blind and low vision users, and you can learn more from the Claria website, or from their U.S. distributor Odin Mobile.

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In this interview, Gian Wild, CEO of Accessibility Oz, joins us to talk about a number of accessibility tools and testing procedures from her company. Accessibility Oz conducts both automated and user-based testing for its clients, and also provides them with tools and training which enable them to ensure accessibility independently. To learn more about Accessibility Oz, including the fully accessible Oz Player for videos, visit the Accessibility Oz website.

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Sabra Pressman, Meaningful Access Specialist for the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, joins us to discuss the process for obtaining a free currency reader. On the BEP website, you'll find the online application for receiving the reader, as well as links to the iOS and Android currency identification apps. To learn more, visit http://www.bep.org

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Larry Skutchan, director of Technology Product Research, joins us to talk about a number of products of interest available from APH. Most recently, APH has released a free, cross-platform Nemeth tutorial for use by students and teachers interested in learning Nemeth code. Additionally, Larry talks a bit about other products such as the accessible TI-84 Plus calculator, Nearby Explorer and more. You can learn about these, plus a wealth of other technology and information on offer from APH by visiting the APH website.

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Jarek Wiazowski, International Sales and Support for Harpo, takes a few moments to talk about and demonstrate the new Mountbatten Whisper. The unit is built to be much quieter than a standard Brailler, and includes Bluetooth for interface with an app available for iOS, Android and Mac. The app allows for real-time print-to-Braille and Braille-to-print translation so students and teachers can interact effectively. Humanware is the exclusive distributor for the device in the U.S. and Canada, and you can also read more on the Harpo international website or visit the Harpo Facebook page.

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Tony Schenk, President of Enabling Technologies, shows off the shiny new Phoenix embosser for Braille and tactile graphics. Turns out the unit isn't made of gold, which might be a bit heavy anyway, but it is packed with features and includes the Firebird software suite. The gold edition is priced the same as the silver edition, and you can learn more about it and other high quality Braille embossers by calling (800) 777-3687, or by visiting the Enabling Tehcnologies website.

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Cory Hanosh from North State AT tells us about a revolutionary new product, aptly named the Revolution. This device functions as a CCTV, with the unique addition of an Android tablet serving as a touch screen and providing access to the Google Play Store and more. A basic and professional version of the device exist, and the best way to learn more is to call the company toll free at (877) 682-0452. You can also visit the North State AT website but note that at the time of this recording it is still under construction.

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In this interview, we hear from Christine Murphy Peck, CEO of the International Association of Accessibility Professionals. This organization aims to connect like-minded accessibility professionals with each other, as well as provide accessibility workshops and certifications. IAAP plans their first annual conference later in 2015 in Las Vegas, and members will receive a discounted registration price. To learn more about IAAP and sign up for a student or associate membership, visit the IAAP website.

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Jim Gashel, Chief Technology Officer of KNFB LLC, talks a bit about the success of the KNFB Reader app since its launch in september and gives us a quick look at the future roadmap of the app. A number of improvements are slated for inclusion in the iOS version, and an Android prototype is in active development for future availability on that platform. You can get the iOS app for $99, and you can visit the KNFB Reader website for information and support.

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In this interview, Rena Takiguchi, International Sales and Purchasing Representative for Amedia, gives us a quick look at the iYomube app for OCR on iOS. This app is meant to be used with streett signs and the like, and can also be used to OCR standard printed pages. You can get the app for $29 in the app store, and you can visit the Amedia website to learn more about Amedia's products.

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Lori Berkey, Customer Support and Marketing Associate from ABiSee joins us to talk about the latest features on the Eye-Pal Ace Plus. This unit is much like the Ace, but with wi-fi capability. It has now been updated to include support for NFB Newsline, and has been slightly redesigned to support a user-replaceable battery. For more information about this and many other products for blind and low vision users, visit the ABiSee website or call (855) 354-4080.

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Chad Hazen, Director of community outreach from AccessaMed, demonstrates the Digital Audio label. The label is attached to a prescription by your pharmacy, requires no additional device, and speaks all information contained on a printed prescription just by touching the button on the label. Learn more about AccessaMed and find out how to approach your pharmacy for participation by visiting AccessaMed.com.

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Gordon Fuller, Senior Managing Director of Cavu, joins us to talk about a number of concepts for improving the ability to explore the world and everything in it. From technology for indoor mapping and navigation to advertising and taking advantage of existing accessibility in various venues, Gordon discusses his current research and future plans for himself and his company. Visit the Cavu website for information on forthcoming products, existing case studies on a variety of topics, and much more.

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In this interview, Werner Han of Solutions Radio joins us to talk about the fully redesigned Webbox2. This is a successor to the Iris Radio, and allows for a variety of content such as Internet radio, podcasts and NLS Bard material to be played through the speaker without the use of a computer. You can learn more and purchase the device by visiting the Webbox2 website.

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In this interview, Marc Solomon, sales engineer for Site Cues joins us for a discussion and demonstration of the product. A number of improvements have been made since the program's launch over a year ago, and we hear about a number of sites successfully utilizing the technology. Learn more by visiting the Site Cues web site, or by calling the AISquared main number at ((802) 362-3612.

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In this interview, Ambutech president Gord Hudek discusses a variety of canes, holsters and other accessories available from Ambutech. He also introduces the new disk tip, which allows for safe and comfortable cane travel in rough terrain. You can find more information about this and other products by visiting the Ambutech web site or by calling (800) 561-3340.

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Nick Lum, CEO of Beeline Reader, joins us to talk about several tools which use a color gradient to guide your eyes from one line to the next for easier and faster reading. These tools function exclusively in a browser, so no download or installation is required. All these tools are currently available for free online, and the company can also be reached on Twitter and Facebook.

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Glen Dobbs, president of LoganTech describes the completely redesigned 6dot Braille label maker. The unit will begin shipping in May, now contains a powered option in addition to operating on battery power, and much more. Learn more and preorder your unit at 6dot.com.

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Paul Warner, founder and head developer for VICT Consultancy joins us to discuss and demonstrate ATPrime, a program which makes controls in Windows applications easily accessible to all users, regardless of which screen reader they use. In this interview, Paul demonstrates some of the most common issues that make applications inaccessible or difficult to use, and shows how ATPrime eliminates these barriers to access. The product is expected to be released in the last quarter of 2015, and you can keep up to date with the latest developments by visiting the VICT Consultancy website.

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Earle Harrison, president of Triumph Technologies and distributor for Handy Tech, joins us to talk about the new Active Star Braille display. The unit has a tray for use with laptops, will soon support housing a tablet inside, and even allows midi music composition and playback. Earle demonstrates this feature, and also discusses the Handy Tech Start Stick containing all necessary software and drivers for Handy Tech displays. To learn more about this and other Handy Tech products, call (651) 636-5184 or visit the Triumph Technologies website.

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Greg Stilson, product manager for Braille and GPS at Humanware, joins us to talk about the updated version of the Trekker Breeze GPS device. Greg discusses the hardware and a few of the new features found in the Trekker Breeze Plus, as well as the ability for existing Breeze users to upgrade to the latest unit, to be released within the next couple months. For specific information on the Trekker Breeze Plus, visit http://www.humanware.com/breeze

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In this extended interview with Mick Curran, executive director of NV Access, we cover a wide range of topics, including the use of NVDA in a corporate environment, remote access, and new math support through partnership with Design Science in the latest release. We also take a closer look at the organizational structure of NV Access, discuss corporate and individual donations, and explore current and future speech synthesis options for use with NVDA.

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Joe and JJ have had just about enough of ice and snow for one winter season. That is why they are excited to jet off to the west coast for CSUN 2015 next week. But, before they do, they wrangled in Shelly Brizbin to the program to talk "iOS Access For All", that book you may have heard us mention a few times in regards to our "Name the Show" saga. And the saga continues as you will see in the "Sound Off" section. Tune in to learn more about that, a Listener contributed demonstration of a neat service that might be able to earn you some pocket change, an Android tip and lots more in episode 7.