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Music the way you want it, tonight, on the Assistive Technology show

Steve — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 17:23:13 +0000

Nothing will ever replace the personality of a DJ, however, services exist to provide you with just the type of music you want. In a nutshell, these services allow you to choose an artist or song from which similar music will be determined. A station is then created, a station that can just be sat back and listened to.

Tonight, on the Assistive Technology show, we look at a few of these services and discuss just how accessible they are. When? The Assistive Technology show takes place Wednesdays between 7:00-9:00 PM, EDT, that’s 2300-0100, UTC. For more information including links for joining the show live, or listening a media player compatible stream, please visit the Assistive Technology show home page at http://www.atmaine.com .

I look forward to bringing you this week’s edition of the Assistive Technology show.

Come join me for this week’s edition of the Assistive Technology show

Steve — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 19:41:44 +0000

Come join me for this week’s edition of the Assistive Technology show. There’s no specific topic for tonight’s program, but with much going on in the world of assistive tech, I’m sure there won’t be any shortage of topics to cover.

When? The Assistive Technology show takes place Wednesday evenings between 7:00-9:00 PM, EDT that’s 2300-0100 UTC. Where? For more information about the show including links to join the program or listen live, please visit the Assistive Technology show home page at: http://www.atmaine.com/atshow .

I look forward to bringing you this week’s edition of the Assistive Technology show.

Assistive Technology show cancelled until August 4

Steve — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 22:08:12 +0000

Due to the time difference and an up-coming trip tomorrow, I unfortunately am unable to host this evening’s edition of the Assistive Technology show. I also need to cancel next week’s show as I will be making my way slowly and steadily back to Maine. I look forward to bringing you the Assistive Technology show again on August 4TH.

Steve

Come join me tonight, for the Assistive Technology show

Steve — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 21:19:52 +0000

Come join me for this evening’s edition of the Assistive Technology show. Although there’s no official topic for this evening’s program, I suspect Apple’s recently announced iPhone line, browser and other software will be a topic of discussion. Even if Apple’s not your thing, the Assistive Technology show is a great way to get information and to learn more about products and services that might be of interest.

When? The Assistive Technology show takes place this evening, between 7:00-9:00 PM, EDT. For more information, including links to join the show or listen to the show’s live stream, please visit the Assistive Technology show home page http://www.atmaine.com/atshow .

I look forward to bringing you another edition, of the Assistive Technology show.

Reminder for Assistive Technology show this evening

Steve — Wed, 26 May 2010 19:53:17 +0000

Come join me for this week’s edition of the Assistive Technology show. During each show, I try to ensure that a plethora of topics are discussed and that ample time is given for participant questions. So come join me, tonight between 7:00-9:00 PM, EDT for this week’s edition of the Assistive Technology show. Where? Please visit the Assistive Technology show home page at http://www.atmaine.com .

Not able to join us this evening, but curious what it’s all about? Assistive Technology shows are archived, so feel free to listen after the fact, see the home page for more details.

I look forward to bringing you another edition of the Assistive Technology show.

Steve

No Assistive Technology show for this evening

Steve — Wed, 19 May 2010 20:53:04 +0000

Unfortunately, I am unable to host this evening’s edition of the Assistive Technology show. The server is up and running, however, so please feel free to log in and discuss technology with one another.

I look forward to next week when I will again be able to bring you the Assistive Technology show.

Steve

Assistive Technology show for May 12, 2010 now available

Steve — Thu, 13 May 2010 02:41:21 +0000

Tonight, on the Assistive Technology show, we discuss the following:

audacity and recording Skype calls.
using a computer to watch TV.
Blinded Vets and Friends to play patriotic music during Memorial day and other holidays.
VoCast, a new podcast launching to discuss all things VoiceOver (official page coming soon).
What shall we do with a broken BrailleNote?
WayFinder Access owners may soon be entitled to either an exchange or refund.
Windows has found solutions, what does that message mean?
Boston Accessibility “unconference” happening this weekend.

And much more.

Technical issues or not, the show must go on

Steve — Wed, 05 May 2010 20:27:54 +0000

Over the past week, I have been experiencing a number of Internet connectivity issues that may impact my ability to host this evenings program. As such, tonight’s Assistive Technology show will be a general program with no specific topic. Still, those often prove to be the most interesting, so please join me, tonight, between 7:00-9:00 PM, EDT for this week’s edition of the Assistive Technology show.

How? You can get more information about the show, including links to either join the program or listen to the live stream at: http://www.atmaine.com/atshow .

I look forward to seeing you tonight, on the Assistive Technology show

Reminder for tonight’s Assistive Technology show

Steve — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 20:14:57 +0000

Wanting to learn something new about assistive technology, or technology in general? Have a question you’d really like answered and don’t know where to turn? Perhaps you’ve heard about a new program, or service and want to hear opinions concerning it?
Come join me, tonight, for another edition of the Assistive Technology Show. Although there is no specific topic for this evening’s program, those often prove to be the most interesting. Driven by participant comments, questions and feedback, you never know what might be discussed.

When? Tonight, between 7:00-9:00 PM, EDT. Where? http://www.atmaine.com/atshow. On the Assistive Technology show page, you will find directions for logging on to the show and links for listening to past editions. Need help? As always, feel free to contact me via Email: steve@atmaine.com or phone: (207) 512-2387.

I look forward to seeing you tonight, on the Assistive Technology Show — you never know what you might learn.

Tonight’s show, a test show of sorts

Steve — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 17:39:19 +0000

Rather than cancel for yet another night, I’ve decided to make tonight’s program a test show of sorts. Many of you are aware that I’ve been encountering difficulties with both the recording and streaming process. During tonight’s program, I will be trying out a few alternative solutions in the hopes of finding something more stable.

Although tonight’s program won’t have any specific topic, I welcome as much discussion as possible.

When? The Assistive Technology show takes place between 7:00-9:00 PM, EDT Wednesday evenings. For more information, to join the program or to listen via the live stream, please visit http://www.atmaine.com/atshow .

I look forward to seeing you on this week’s edition of the Assistive Technology show.

No Assistive Technology show for this evening

Steve — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 15:15:08 +0000

As I will be out of town, I will be unable to host this evening’s edition of the Assistive Technology show. On the bright side, this will give me some extra time to fix the recording and streaming issues tha plagued last week’s show.

Thanks again, I look forward to seeing you all next week for another edition of the Assistive Technology show.

Steve

Unable to host tonight’s Assistive Technology show

Steve — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 19:06:33 +0000

Unfortunately, I am unable to host this evening’s edition of the Assistive Technology show. The room will remain available, however, so please feel free to log in and discuss technology with one another.

I hope you will join me next week, for another edition of the Assistive Technology show.

Steve

Becoming your own task master – the Assistive Technology show for March 17, 2010

Steve — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 03:41:27 +0000

Tonight, on the Assistive Technology show, we look at methods and tools for task management, keeping track of all those things that just have to get done. Many participants share the methods and tools they’re using and I demonstrate an online resource that’s helping to make task management easier.

Becoming your own task master, tonight, on the Assistive Technology show

Steve — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 19:10:29 +0000

We all have things to do, people to see and places to go, but how to accessibly keep track of it all? Tonight, on the Assistive Technology show, we’ll look at a few different ways to keep track of the many different “things we have to do” in daily life. I’ll also be demonstrating an online resource which is really starting to help me accomplish tasks in a more efficient way.

When? The Assistive Technology show takes place Wednesday evening between 7:00-9:00, PM EDT. For more information, to listen or participate in the show live, or to access the show’s archive, please visit the Assistive Technology show home page: http://www.atmaine.com/atshow .

I look forward to bringing you this week’s edition of, The Assistive Technology show.

The value of efficiency, tonight, on the Assistive Technology show

Steve — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 21:15:49 +0000

Efficiency is one of those things that means different things to different people. As an assistive technology specialist, I’m often asked about the efficiency of one thing or another and it’s one of the hardest questions to address.

One hot topic surrounding efficiency is that of the iPhone. Many claim that the iPhone is an “efficient” device while others claim that its very design makes it inefficient. At the center of this controversy is text entry and how it’s accomplished on the iPhone vS non touch screen devices.

Tonight, on the Assistive Technology show, we’ll take a look at what efficiency means. I’ll also demonstrate text entry on the iPhone VS other devices and will share my own views and experiences on the topic.

When? The Assistive Technology show takes place between 7:00-9:00 PM, EDT, that’s 2300-0100 UTC. For more information, or to listen to the show after the fact, please visit the Assistive Technology show home page.

I look forward to again bringing you the Assistive Technology show.

Steve

No Assistive Technology show until March 10TH

Steve — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 21:07:04 +0000

I will be unable to host the Assistive Technology show both this week and next. Over this brief hiatus, I’ll be researching possible alternative technologies that might be used to enhance the conversational format of the show.

Although there is no show, the server will remain available and I would encourage you to log in and feel free to discuss technology with one another. After all, it is this sharing of ideas that helps us all become more proficient.

The Assistive Technology show will officially resume on March 10TH.

Thank you for your understanding,

Steve

Technology melt down during tonight’s show

Steve — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 02:59:49 +0000

I’d love to blame the weather, the government, or even my neighbor for the many technical issues that plagued tonight’s edition of the show, but truth is, I’m not exactly sure what happened. First the stream became unreachable with people getting “unable to locate server” errors. Then Ventrilo kicked me off for approximately three minutes, but somehow managed to buffer and repeat everything I said while I wasn’t there. And if you think you’re confused, think how I felt when people started commenting on things I was saying when in fact, I wasn’t saying anything at all.

Crazy though tonight’s show was, I feel a lot of information was shared and with a bit of editing, I think I can whip the podcast edition into shape.

I’d like to thank everyone for being patient this evening and for hanging in there while I attempted to get the show back on track.

Steve

The blog is mightier than the pen – this week, on the Assistive Technology show

Steve — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 02:36:25 +0000

Whether you want to keep in touch with family members, share information with a group, or are passionate about fly fishing, blogging is a great way to get your thoughts out to the world. Blogging, or writing a blog may not be as complicated as you might think in fact, one relatively new blogging platform is so easy to use that you don’t even need to go to their web page to sign up.
This week, on the Assistive Technology show, we’ll take a look at blogging, what is it and how can you do it. Many think that a degree of technical know-how is needed to write a blog, but the reality is the best blogs are often written by folks living every day life using tools no more complicated than Email.

When? The Assistive Technology show takes place Wednesday between 7:00-9:00 PM, EDT, that’s 2300-0100, UTC. For more information, including ways to participate in the program, please visit the Assistive Technology show home page at http://www.atmaine.com/atshow .

I look forward to bringing you this week’s edition of the Assistive Technology show.

Steve

It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s, well, we don’t know what it is – tonight, on the Assistive Technology show

Steve — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 18:21:21 +0000

After months of news and hype, it’s finally here. You know, Apple’s new iThingy, the one that fits in a shirt pocket, yet measures as large as an entire page. Its exclusive to A T&T, yet can work with any mobile carrier, runs the iPhone operating system .. or is it the Mac operating system, will allow you to watch TV can make your coffee and will generally revolutionize the civilized world. Truth is, we have no idea what Apple’s new iThingy is, but today, all speculation will finally come to an end as Apple holds a huge media event announcing whatever it is they’ve come out with. Regardless of what this iThingy is, the important question at least on my mind, is can we use it? Will it have integrated accessibility support, or will we need to wait a generation or two as was the case with the iPhone?

Tonight, on the Assistive Technology show, we’ll discuss what we know of Apple’s new iThingy, a device about which we’ve been hearing everything and yet know absolutely nothing. What will this new iThingy mean for us?

Come join me, tonight, between 7:00-9:00 PM, EDT (2300-0100, UTC) for this evening’s edition of the Assistive Technology show. Whether you choose to participate live using Ventrilo, via the stream, or after the fact via the podcast, tonight’s program promises to be an interesting one. For more information about the show and more importantly how to participate, please visit the Assistive Technology show home page: http://www.atmaine.com/atshow .

I look forward to bringing you this week’s edition of the Assistive Technology show.

Steve

First apps, the Assistive Technology show for January 6, 2010, now available.

Steve — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 02:03:33 +0000

Every technology user remembers that first program, or first device which for them, really made a difference. Tonight, we discussed memories of these “firsts” including:

Windows 98
Braille ‘N Speak
DOS 3.3 .. and even earlier.
Windows 3.1/95/98
Early Apple products such as the Apple IIe
Versa-braille
ICQ and old-style text chat
300/100/2400 baud modems and the communication they made possible
Bulletin board systems
Infocom and other text adventures
Access to entire CD collections (mp3)
Kurzweil reading machine
Various clocks and calculators

And much much more.