Main Menu

Main Menu for Fri, 11 May 2012 00:00:00 +0000

mainmenu@acbradio.org (Main Menu) — Fri, 11 May 2012 00:00:00 +0000

This week's show starts with a Tech Update with Chase Crispin. We hear a review of how to setup and use the personal hotspot on your iPhone curtesy of Vision Australia and David Woodbridge. Rich Cavalaro reviews the Boaz Portable Speaker System, and Rick Harmon follows with a review and demo of the Boaz Music Doc 10 for beautiful music from your iPhone or other "i" device. Its' all on MainMenu this week on acbradio's Mainstream! Main Menu can be first heard on Fridays at 9:00 pm Eastern time. It airs throughout Saturday on ACB Radio Mainstream. http://www.acbradio.org/mainstream It is also available in the iTunes store, in the iBlink Radio app for IOS and Android devices, and is available to Radio Reading Services around the world. Subscribe to the Main Menu podcast feed at: http://mainmenu.acbradio.org/rss.php Follow MainMenu on Twitter at: http://www.twitter.com/mainmenu Subscribe to a list where you can interact with other Main Menu listeners and the Main Menu staff by sending a blank email message to: mm-friends-subscribe at acbradio.org

Main Menu for Fri, 04 May 2012 00:00:00 +0000

mainmenu@acbradio.org (Main Menu) — Fri, 04 May 2012 00:00:00 +0000

This week's show starts with an interview with Harry Brown. Harry will bring us up -to-date on the latest developments in progress toward the automated vehicle. And, it may be here sooner than you think!!! Thanks to Serotek and The Serotalk Podcast Network we are rebroadcasting two interviews from CSUN 2012 with a representative from Humanware demonstrating the latest Braille technology available from the company. The other interview is with Bones all about the latest in Milestone Digital Recorders. Finally, thanks to Vision Australia we hear a demonstration from David Woodbridge of how to do dictation on your Mac using the Dictabulus app on your IOS device for doing the dictation.

Main Menu for Fri, 27 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0000

mainmenu@acbradio.org (Main Menu) — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0000

This week's show starts with a technology update from Chase Crispin, and then Jeremy Curry from GW Micro brings us a demonstration of two talking CCTV systems. David Tanner then interviews Jeremy, and they continue with a discussion of talking CCTVs and their features. Thanks to Seroteck and the Serotalk Podcast Network www.serotalk.com we are rebroadcasting two interviews from CSUN 2012 with Ai Squared, and a representative from Looktel, a company making a number of outstanding apps for IOS devices. Finally, thanks to Vision Australia we hear a demonstration from David Woodbridge of how to do speed calls from your iPhone. Its' all on MainMenu this week on acbradio's Mainstream! Main Menu can be first heard on Fridays at 9:00 pm Eastern time. It airs throughout Saturday on ACB Radio Mainstream. http://www.acbradio.org/mainstream It is also available in the iTunes store, in the iBlink Radio app for IOS and Android devices, and is available to Radio Reading Services around the world. Subscribe to the Main Menu podcast feed at: http://mainmenu.acbradio.org/rss.php Follow MainMenu on Twitter at: http://www.twitter.com/mainmenu Subscribe to a list where you can interact with other Main Menu listeners and the Main Menu staff by sending a blank email message to: mm-friends-subscribe at acbradio.org

Main Menu for Fri, 20 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0000

mainmenu@acbradio.org (Main Menu) — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0000

This week's show starts with our notetaker coverage and we hear the second part of the panel discussion about the five notetakers we have been covering during the notetaker series. Tim cumings reviews the GWConnect software that gives the user a new level of accessibility to Skype. And, thanks to www.serotalk.com we rebroadcast an interview that they did at the CSUN 2012 conference with Doug Geoffray from GW Micro about Windows 8 and what they are doing to make it accessible with their flagship screen reader Window-Eyes and more! Its' all on MainMenu this week on acbradio's Mainstream! Main Menu can be first heard on Fridays at 9:00 pm Eastern time. It airs throughout Saturday on ACB Radio Mainstream. http://www.acbradio.org/mainstream It is also available in the iTunes store, in the iBlink Radio app for IOS and Android devices, and is available to Radio Reading Services around the world. Subscribe to the Main Menu podcast feed at: http://mainmenu.acbradio.org/rss.php Follow MainMenu on Twitter at: http://www.twitter.com/mainmenu Subscribe to a list where you can interact with other Main Menu listeners and the Main Menu staff by sending a blank email message to: mm-friends-subscribe at acbradio.org

Main Menu for Fri, 13 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0000

mainmenu@acbradio.org (Main Menu) — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0000

While David Tanner was away, Chase Crispin filled in as the host of Main Menu for this week's show. This week, we begin by airing the first half of a two part panel discussion all about note takers as a conclusion to the last few weeks of demos. We discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each of the devices that we have been demoing, how these devices are used in the daily lives of the panel participants, and why these specialized devices are still needed for some people. We also point out some of the large weaknesses in the current generation of note taking products. This is something that many of you have suggested since our first panel discussion last August, and we are pleased to finally bring you this discussion. After the end of the first half of the discussion, David Woodbridge from Vision Australia shows us how to use the new iMessage beta application from Apple on any Mac running OS 10.7.2 Lion or later. This app will ship with Mac OS Mountain Lion 10.8 when it is released later this year. Finally, we hear another interview from The SeroTalk Podcast Network at serotalk.com from the 2012 CSUN conference all about the latest from The American Printing House for the Blind including the soon to be released Braille Plus 18 Second Generation note taker and cell phone powered by android and the Book Port Desktop digital talking book player and recorder.

Main Menu for Fri, 06 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0000

mainmenu@acbradio.org (Main Menu) — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0000

On this week's Main Menu, we begin by hearing our final segment in the Battle of the Note Takers series. This week, each presenter will discuss connectivity on their device and conclude the last few weeks of presentations on note takers. Then, we hear the final part of Neal Ewers' look at the new and accessible Olympus LS100 recorder. Following that, David Woodbridge from Vision Australia shows us how to create and add items to a play list in iTunes using Voice Over on the Mac. Finally, we hear about the latest plans on accessible GPS from the Sendero Group thanks to an interview from the 2012 CSUN conference which we are airing thanks to the SeroTalk Podcast Network at serotalk.com.

Main Menu for Fri, 30 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0000

mainmenu@acbradio.org (Main Menu) — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0000

This week's show starts with our notetaker coverage and we find out about how our notetakers do at functions of stopwatch and countdown timer. Neal Ewers returns with the 3rd partt of his review of the Olympus LS100 Digital Recorder. And, complements of Blind Bargains Website we hear an interview from CSUN 2012 with the folks from Six Dots all about their new electronic Braille labeler. Its' all on MainMenu this week on acbradio's Mainstream! Main Menu can be first heard on Fridays at 9:00 pm Eastern time. It airs throughout Saturday on ACB Radio Mainstream. http://www.acbradio.org/mainstream It is also available in the iTunes store, in the iBlink Radio app for IOS and Android devices, and is available to Radio Reading Services around the world. Subscribe to the Main Menu podcast feed at: http://mainmenu.acbradio.org/rss.php Follow MainMenu on Twitter at: http://www.twitter.com/mainmenu Subscribe to a list where you can interact with other Main Menu listeners and the Main Menu staff by sending a blank email message to: mm-friends-subscribe at acbradio.org

Main Menu for Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0000

mainmenu@acbradio.org (Main Menu) — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0000

This week's show starts with our notetaker coverage and we find out about how our 5 notetakers do at surfing the web. David Tanner interviews Michael Curren from NV Access about this week's newest release of NVDA version 2012.1 and NNV Access. Complements of Blind Bargains Website we hear an interview from CSUN 2012 with the folks from National Braille Press about a new notetaker they are developing and learn a little about its' features. You'll be sorry if you miss this week's line up of information you really want to know about. Main Menu can be first heard on Fridays at 9:00 pm Eastern time. It airs throughout Saturday on ACB Radio Mainstream. http://www.acbradio.org/mainstream It is also available in the iTunes store, in the iBlink Radio app for IOS and Android devices, and is available to Radio Reading Services around the world. Subscribe to the Main Menu podcast feed at: http://mainmenu.acbradio.org/rss.php Follow MainMenu on Twitter at: http://www.twitter.com/mainmenu Subscribe to a list where you can interact with other Main Menu listeners and the Main Menu staff by sending a blank email message to: mm-friends-subscribe at acbradio.org

Main Menu for Fri, 16 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0000

mainmenu@acbradio.org (Main Menu) — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0000

This week's show starts with our notetaker coverage and we find out about how our 5 notetakers do at managing files on each unit. Neal Ewers brings us part two of a review of the Olympus LS100 accessible digital recorder. Complements of www.blindbargains.com we hear an interview from CSUN 2012 with the folks from Duxbury Systems about their latest new products, and a sneak peek at what may be coming from Duxbury Systems next year! You'll be sorry if you miss this week's line up of information you really want to know about. You just might miss hearing about just the next thing you wanted to add to your technology wish list!!! Main Menu can be first heard on Fridays at 9:00 pm Eastern time. It airs throughout Saturday on ACB Radio Mainstream. http://www.acbradio.org/mainstream It is also available in the iTunes store, in the iBlink Radio app for IOS and Android devices, and is available to Radio Reading Services around the world. Subscribe to the Main Menu podcast feed at: http://mainmenu.acbradio.org/rss.php Follow MainMenu on Twitter at: http://www.twitter.com/mainmenu Subscribe to a list where you can interact with other Main Menu listeners and the Main Menu staff by sending a blank email message to: mm-friends-subscribe at acbradio.org

Main Menu for Fri, 09 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0000

mainmenu@acbradio.org (Main Menu) — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0000

This week's show starts with our notetaker coverage and we find out about how our 5 notetakers do at keeping track of your contacts and organizing that address book. Neal Ewers brings us part 1 of a review of the Olympus LS100 accessible digital recorder. Finally, complements of BlindBargains.com we hear an interview from CSUN 2012 with the folks from Perkins Products about their latest new products! You'll be sorry if you miss this week's line up of information you really want to know about. You just might miss hearing about just the next thing you wanted to add to your technology wish list!!! Main Menu can be first heard on Fridays at 9:00 pm Eastern time. It airs throughout Saturday on ACB Radio Mainstream. http://www.acbradio.org/mainstream It is also available in the iTunes store, in the iBlink Radio app for IOS and Android devices, and is available to Radio Reading Services around the world. Subscribe to the Main Menu podcast feed at: http://mainmenu.acbradio.org/rss.php Follow MainMenu on Twitter at: http://www.twitter.com/mainmenu Subscribe to a list where you can interact with other Main Menu listeners and the Main Menu staff by sending a blank email message to: mm-friends-subscribe at acbradio.org

Main Menu for Fri, 02 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0000

mainmenu@acbradio.org (Main Menu) — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 00:00:00 +0000

This week's show starts with our notetaker coverage and we find out about how our 5 notetakers do at keeping your calendar appointments, to do lists, and more. Then Chris Hallsworth comes in to show us how to use NVDA current beta 2012 release 1 beta with the iTunes Store. And, David Woodbridge demonstrates how to start programs with the VoiceOver Commander. Join us for this week's show and stay informed!!! Main Menu can be first heard on Fridays at 9:00 pm Eastern time. It airs throughout Saturday on ACB Radio Mainstream. http://www.acbradio.org/mainstream It is also available in the iTunes store, in the iBlink Radio app for IOS and Android devices, and is available to Radio Reading Services around the world. Subscribe to the Main Menu podcast feed at: http://mainmenu.acbradio.org/rss.php Follow MainMenu on Twitter at: http://www.twitter.com/mainmenu Subscribe to a list where you can interact with other Main Menu listeners and the Main Menu staff by sending a blank email message to: mm-friends-subscribe at acbradio.org

Main Menu for Fri, 24 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000

mainmenu@acbradio.org (Main Menu) — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000

This week's show features An interview with Rickie Enger from Serotek about the latest release of Accessible Event, and more details of the easy purchase plans for DocuScan Plus. Following the interview we start our notetaker series with demonstrations of BrailleNote Apex, Icon Braille Plus, PacMate, Sense notetakers, and Maestro demonstrations of writing and editing a document on each of these notetakers! So, don't miss what is new at Serotek, and see how to compose documents on 5 different notetakers all this week on MainMenu!!! Main Menu can be first heard on Fridays at 9:00 pm Eastern time. It airs throughout Saturday on ACB Radio Mainstream. http://www.acbradio.org/mainstream It is also available in the iTunes store, in the iBlink Radio app for IOS and Android devices, and is available to Radio Reading Services around the world. Subscribe to the Main Menu podcast feed at: http://mainmenu.acbradio.org/rss.php Follow MainMenu on Twitter at: http://www.twitter.com/mainmenu Subscribe to a list where you can interact with other Main Menu listeners and the Main Menu staff by sending a blank email message to: mm-friends-subscribe at acbradio.org

Main Menu for Fri, 17 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000

mainmenu@acbradio.org (Main Menu) — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000

This week's show features our weekly tech update by Chase Crispin, Lino Moralis completes his review of iTunes with NVDA and shows us how to do a playlist and how to apply for a Apple account in the iTunes Store, Michael G fills us in on best websites to keep up on what is going on in the newest comic books, and Chase Crispin tells us all about a new 6 part series that will start next week on MainMenu compairing the features of 5 different notetakers. So, don't miss what is new in technology, learn more about NVDA, and see how much fun you can have reading all the latest excitement going on in your favorite comic book. It is all available this week on MainMenu!

Main Menu for Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000

mainmenu@acbradio.org (Main Menu) — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Ernest McCullough reviews a website with many Jaws Help Guides, Rich Cavallaro tells us about the newest release of firmware for the Braille Sense and Voice Sense notetakers from Hims Inc., David Tanner reviews a software that makes taking your old records and cassette tapes to digital files or CD a very easy to learn process, and David Woodbridge shows us how to use the VoiceOver Web Roter to browse webpages on our Apple Mac. So, whether it is learning more about Jaws, surfing the Internet with Apple, or making a new CD from your old records you can find it all this week on MainMenu. Main Menu can be first heard on Fridays at 9:00 pm Eastern time. It airs throughout Saturday on ACB Radio Mainstream. http://www.acbradio.org/mainstream It is also available in the iTunes store, in the iBlink Radio app for IOS and Android devices, and is available to Radio Reading Services around the world. Subscribe to the Main Menu podcast feed at: http://mainmenu.acbradio.org/rss.php Follow MainMenu on Twitter at: http://www.twitter.com/mainmenu Subscribe to a list where you can interact with other Main Menu listeners and the Main Menu staff by sending a blank email message to: mm-friends-subscribe at acbradio.org

Main Menu for Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000

mainmenu@acbradio.org (Main Menu) — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Chase Crispin starts us off with a very full Tech Update, then David Woodbridge shows us how to use VoiceOver with Text Edit on our Apple Mac, Mary Emerson takes us on a tour of the sounds options in Windows 7, and Lino Morales brings us the second part of his iTunes with NVDA review. Be ready to be informed whether you use an Apple, Windows or some other technology; there is something for you on MainMenu this week! Main Menu can be first heard on Fridays at 9:00 pm Eastern time. It airs throughout Saturday on ACB Radio Mainstream. http://www.acbradio.org/mainstream It is also available in the iTunes store, in the iBlink Radio app for IOS and Android devices, and is available to Radio Reading Services around the world. Subscribe to the Main Menu podcast feed at: http://mainmenu.acbradio.org/rss.php Follow MainMenu on Twitter at: http://www.twitter.com/mainmenu Subscribe to a list where you can interact with other Main Menu listeners and the Main Menu staff by sending a blank email message to: mm-friends-subscribe at acbradio.org

Main Menu for Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000

mainmenu@acbradio.org (Main Menu) — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000

David Woodbridge continues his tutorials on the Mac with a demo of how to install and use the Looktell Money Reader, Chase Crispin brings a review of using the basic features of www.bookshare.org, and Lino Morales introduces us to the basics of using the NVDA screen reader with iTunes. You don't want to miss this week's show!!! Main Menu can be first heard on Fridays at 9:00 pm Eastern time. It airs throughout Saturday on ACB Radio Mainstream. http://www.acbradio.org/mainstream It is also available in the iTunes store, in the iBlink Radio app for IOS and Android devices, and is available to Radio Reading Services around the world. Subscribe to the Main Menu podcast feed at: http://mainmenu.acbradio.org/rss.php Follow MainMenu on Twitter at: http://www.twitter.com/mainmenu Subscribe to a list where you can interact with other Main Menu listeners and the Main Menu staff by sending a blank email message to: mm-friends-subscribe at acbradio.org

Main Menu for Fri, 20 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000

mainmenu@acbradio.org (Main Menu) — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Chase Crispin starts out the show with his weekly tech update, David Woodbridge continues his tutorials on the Mac with a demo of how to add audio tracks in iTunes, we tell you all about the contest going on on MainMenu during January, Shane Davidson continues his review of Word Press, and we hear a review of Speak On a software with built-in speech for playing internet radio - podcasts and many other audio features. You don't want to miss this week's show!!! Main Menu can be first heard on Fridays at 9:00 pm Eastern time. It airs throughout Saturday on ACB Radio Mainstream. http://www.acbradio.org/mainstream It is also available in the iTunes store, in the iBlink Radio app for IOS and Android devices, and is available to Radio Reading Services around the world. Subscribe to the Main Menu podcast feed at: http://mainmenu.acbradio.org/rss.php Follow MainMenu on Twitter at: http://www.twitter.com/mainmenu Subscribe to a list where you can interact with other Main Menu listeners and the Main Menu staff by sending a blank email message to: mm-friends-subscribe at acbradio.org

Main Menu for Fri, 13 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000

mainmenu@acbradio.org (Main Menu) — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000

David Woodbridge continues his tutorials on the Mac with a demo of how to copy a Daisy CD to his Victor Reader Stream, Mary Emerson introduces us to the basics of using Audible.com, and Rick Harmond shows us around Tweet List an IOS Twitter client for your iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch. You don't want to miss this week's show!!! Main Menu can be first heard on Fridays at 9:00 pm Eastern time. It airs throughout Saturday on ACB Radio Mainstream. http://www.acbradio.org/mainstream It is also available in the iTunes store, in the iBlink Radio app for IOS and Android devices, and is available to Radio Reading Services around the world. Subscribe to the Main Menu podcast feed at: http://mainmenu.acbradio.org/rss.php Follow MainMenu on Twitter at: http://www.twitter.com/mainmenu Subscribe to a list where you can interact with other Main Menu listeners and the Main Menu staff by sending a blank email message to: mm-friends-subscribe at acbradio.org

Main Menu for Fri, 06 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000

mainmenu@acbradio.org (Main Menu) — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000

We start off this week's program with the announcement of a contest in January to increase followers to the MainMenu Twitter page, and the MainMenu Friends mailinglist, Chace Crispin follows with his weekly tech update, David Woodbridge shows us how to use the dictionary on the Mac, and David Tanner brings us part two of a two part review of System Access and the System Access Mobile Network. Main Menu can be first heard on Fridays at 9:00 pm Eastern time. It airs throughout Saturday on ACB Radio Mainstream. http://www.acbradio.org/mainstream It is also available in the iTunes store, in the iBlink Radio app for IOS and Android devices, and is available to Radio Reading Services around the world. Subscribe to the Main Menu podcast feed at: http://mainmenu.acbradio.org/rss.php Follow MainMenu on Twitter at: http://www.twitter.com/mainmenu Subscribe to a list where you can interact with other Main Menu listeners and the Main Menu staff by sending a blank email message to: mm-friends-subscribe at acbradio.org

Main Menu for Fri, 30 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0000

mainmenu@acbradio.org (Main Menu) — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0000

MainMenu for December 30/31 features David Tanner and Chase Crispin co-hosting a highlights review of what happened on MainMenu during 2011. We'll also be announcing a little contest for January too. So, don't miss this one for sure!!! Main Menu can be first heard on Fridays at 9:00 pm Eastern time. It airs throughout Saturday on ACB Radio Mainstream. http://www.acbradio.org/mainstream It is also available in the iTunes store, in the iBlink Radio app for IOS and Android devices, and is available to Radio Reading Services around the world. Subscribe to the Main Menu podcast feed at: http://mainmenu.acbradio.org/rss.php Follow MainMenu on Twitter at: http://www.twitter.com/mainmenu Subscribe to a list where you can interact with other Main Menu listeners and the Main Menu staff by sending a blank email message to: mm-friends-subscribe at acbradio.org

Main Menu for Fri, 23 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0000

mainmenu@acbradio.org (Main Menu) — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0000

We start this week's program with holiday greetings from Mitch Pomeratz, President of ACB, followed by a weekly Tech Update from Chase Crispin, followed by David Woodbridge demonstrating how to easily read files in folders on the doc in Apple Lion with VoiceOver, and David Tanner begins a two part review of System Access and the System Access Mobile Network. Main Menu can be first heard on Fridays at 9:00 pm Eastern time. It airs throughout Saturday on ACB Radio Mainstream. http://www.acbradio.org/mainstream It is also available in the iTunes store, in the iBlink Radio app for IOS and Android devices, and is available to Radio Reading Services around the world. Subscribe to the Main Menu podcast feed at: http://mainmenu.acbradio.org/rss.php Follow MainMenu on Twitter at: http://www.twitter.com/mainmenu Subscribe to a list where you can interact with other Main Menu listeners and the Main Menu staff by sending a blank email message to: mm-friends-subscribe at acbradio.org

Main Menu for Fri, 16 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0000

mainmenu@acbradio.org (Main Menu) — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0000

We start this week's program with a Tech Update from Chase Crispin, followed by the completion of David Tanner's interview with Eric Damery from Freedom Scientific about Jaws For Windows version 13. Chase Crispin gives us a preview of what will be coming up on MainMenu for our two holiday shows on December 24th and December 31st. David Woodbridge demonstrates using keyboard shortcuts with IOS5 on his iPhone, and David Tanner winds up this week's program with a demonstration of the O'Moby app for IOS devices including iPhone and iPad.

Main Menu for Fri, 09 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0000

mainmenu@acbradio.org (Main Menu) — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0000

David Tanner visits with Eric Damery - Vice President and Product Manager for Freedom Scientific about Jaws 13 and a new update to Jaws being released on December 9th. This interview is followed by John Gunn discussing and demonstrating dragging and dropping files on an Apple Mac using Apple Lion 10.7 with VoiceOver and compares the process to doing the same thing in Windows.

Main Menu for Fri, 02 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0000

mainmenu@acbradio.org (Main Menu) — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0000

This week after our weekly Tech Update from Chase Crispin, David Woodbridge from Vision Australia brings us a follow up segment on using Siri with Voice Over on the iPhone 4s. Then, Shane Davidson interviews GW Micro about the release of Window Eyes 7.5.2 and the company's future plans for that screen reader. Finally, we hear from Handy Tech North America about the accessible Cash Manager software.

Main Menu for Fri, 18 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0000

mainmenu@acbradio.org (Main Menu) — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0000

This week, David Woodbridge from Vision Australia shows us how to transfer books to the Read2Go IOS app for reading DAISY books using iTunes on Windows. Then, Shane Davidson tells us about a new accessible Twitter client called TwitMonger. Finally, Lisa Brooks, a Main Menu listener, tells us about Text Grabber, and OCR application for the iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad.

Main Menu for Fri, 11 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0000

mainmenu@acbradio.org (Main Menu) — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0000

This week, David Woodbridge tells us all about the Read2Go app from Bookshare for reading DAISY books on IOS devices. Then, Tim Cumings reviews the Omnitronics EPF15A Pop Filter. Following that, Chase Crispin reviews the Twitter app for IOS devices. We complete the show with a review of a 3rd IOS app, this one for reading the Accessworld magazine from AFB.

Main Menu for Fri, 04 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0000

mainmenu@acbradio.org (Main Menu) — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 00:00:00 +0000

This week, Chase Crispin brings us a Tech Update, David Woodbridge of Vision Australia shows us how to use the calculator with VoiceOver in Apple OS 10.7 Lion, Tim Cummings reviews the Cad C-195 Microphone, and Chase Crispin shows us the various uses of Wi-fi on the Book Port Plus.

Main Menu for Fri, 28 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0000

mainmenu@acbradio.org (Main Menu) — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0000

This week after a Tech Update from Chase Crispin, we hear brief intros from several members of the Main Menu Team. After that, David Woodbridge, a new member of the Main Menu team, demonstrates the Siri voice command system in the iPhone 4s. Finally, David Tanner concludes his look at Dolphin Guide. This is the first show of Main Menu's new series with David Tanner as host and Chase Crispin as executive producer.

Main Menu for Fri, 21 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0000

mainmenu@acbradio.org (Main Menu) — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Main Menu is in transition. What does that mean for you the listener? Find out on this week's show. Also, Robert Carter tells us about Jam Box, a speaker for iOS devices and David Tanner introduces us to the Dolphin Guide screen reading solution.

Main Menu for Fri, 14 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0000

mainmenu@acbradio.org (Main Menu) — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0000

This week, we visit with David Woodbridge from Vision Australia about IOS 5 and the iPhone 4S. If you are interested in hearing demos of the most interesting features of IOS 5, you will not want to miss this show. Though David has not seen an iPhone 4S in person yet, we discuss what's new in the new iPhone, especially the benefits and drawbacks of the Siri voice command system that makes it's debut in the iPhone 4s.

Main Menu for Fri, 07 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0000

mainmenu@acbradio.org (Main Menu) — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0000

On this week's edition of Main Menu, after our weekly Tech Update from Chase Crispin, David Woodbridge of Vision Australia shows us how to use the Mac app store with VoiceOver. Next, Chase continues his Drop Box series with a look at using the service on the iOS platform. Finally, Chase talks to us about Bootcamping a Mac which provides one way of using Windows on a Mac.

Main Menu for Fri, 30 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0000

mainmenu@acbradio.org (Main Menu) — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0000

On this week's edition of Main Menu, after our weekly Tech Update from Chase Crispin, David Woodbridge of Vision Australia shows us how to use an iPod Nano or Shuffle as a USB stick. Next, we hear a demonstration of Code Factory's TVSpeak which allows one to watch TV from a computer. After that, we learn about iMap Weather Radio for iOS devices. Finally, Code Factory demonstrates Mobile Accessibility for Android devices.

Main Menu for Fri, 23 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0000

mainmenu@acbradio.org (Main Menu) — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0000

After this week's Tech Update from Chase Crispin, Shane Davidson begins a series on the popular blogging platform WordPress. Next, Mary Emerson tells us about Distance Learning via The Teaching Company. Finally, Chase Crispin tells us about Barcode Scanning with BCScan and DirectionsForMe.

Main Menu for Fri, 16 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0000

mainmenu@acbradio.org (Main Menu) — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0000

This week, David Woodbridge of Vision Australia demonstrates inserting, opening, closing, and ejecting a USB stick or CD using a Mac. Then, Chase Crispin provides a thorough review of Drop Box on Windows. If you would like a review of Drop Box on other platforms, please e-mail mainmenu@acbradio.org and let us know.

Main Menu for Fri, 09 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0000

mainmenu@acbradio.org (Main Menu) — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0000

This week, Chase Crispin shows us how to switch sound cards while using Jaws 10.0 and above. Then, Tiffany Black demonstrates VIP Mud for GMA Games.

Main Menu for Fri, 02 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0000

mainmenu@acbradio.org (Main Menu) — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0000

This week, Christopher Gray of Bay Area Digital concludes his look at the Cobra screen reader.

Main Menu for Fri, 26 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +0000

mainmenu@acbradio.org (Main Menu) — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +0000

After this week's Tech Update from Chase Crispin, Christopher Gray of Bay Area Digital begins a two-part discussion of Cobra, a screen reader from Baum that may not be familiar to many of our listeners.

Main Menu for Fri, 19 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +0000

mainmenu@acbradio.org (Main Menu) — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Have you ever dreamed of the day when blind people might be able to drive cars but thought that idea was nothing more than a daydream? What if some day nobody blind or sighted drove a car? Suppose the car could drive itself? On this week's edition of Main Menu, Harry Brown visits with Jamie Pauls for a second time to give us an update on the status of automated vehicle technology and to dream about the future. You don't want to miss Harry's insights into the subject. After that, David Woodbridge of Vision Australia demonstrates how to delete or copy nonsequential files using VoiceOver on the Mac. Finally, Chase Crispin demonstrates Linux Distro Chooser, a website that will help you pick the right Linux distribution.

Main Menu for Fri, 12 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +0000

mainmenu@acbradio.org (Main Menu) — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +0000

This week after a very brief Tech Update, Tim Cumings, Jamie Pauls, and Chase Crispin talk about note takers. What are the options available to us today? What problems are there with the current devices out there? Can the market continue to support this many specialized note takers? What can and can't we do with the mainstream devices that are out there currently? Why are specialized devices still needed in today's market? Where do we see specialized devices and accessible mainstream devices going in the future? In this 51 minute segment, all these questions and more will be discussed in detail. This week, Chase Crispin filled in as host and producer of Main Menu while Jamie Pauls was on vacation.

Main Menu for Fri, 05 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +0000

mainmenu@acbradio.org (Main Menu) — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +0000

This week, Mary Emerson tells us about SkyDrive and SD Explorer, a service from Microsoft that is similar to Drop Box. Then, Darrell Shandrow of Blind Access Journal demonstrates Viz Wiz, a remote assistance app for iOS devices such as the iPhone.

Main Menu for Fri, 29 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0000

mainmenu@acbradio.org (Main Menu) — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0000

This week on Main Menu, we begin with a Tech Update. Next, David Woodbridge from Vision Australia shows us how to rename and create folders on the Mac using Voice Over. Then, Juan Alicea demonstrates Song Quiz, a game for the iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad. After that, we hear from Gerry Chevalier from Humanware who tells us about the Victor Reader Stratus, a CD based DAISY player soon to be released. Finally, we here from Blind Bargains about the Insignia talking clock radio.

Main Menu for Fri, 22 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0000

mainmenu@acbradio.org (Main Menu) — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0000

After this week's Tech update from Chase Crispin, David Woodbridge of Vision Australia joins us to discuss and demonstrate the new accessibility features of Apple's new Lion operating system for the Mac. Then, we hear the poem "Man From Snowy River" as read by the various new voices available in Lion.

Main Menu for Fri, 08 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0000

mainmenu@acbradio.org (Main Menu) — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0000

After this week's Tech update from Chase Crispin, David Tanner concludes his look at DocuScan Plus from Serotek. Then, Chase Crispin visits with Ricky Enger about all of the company's cross-platform applications and what we can expect from Serotek in the future.

Main Menu for Fri, 01 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0000

mainmenu@acbradio.org (Main Menu) — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0000

This week we have two tech updates from Chase Crispin. Next, David Woodbridge of Vision Australia shows us how to add sort and remove items from the dock using a Mac. Then, we visit with Doug Geoffray about the release of Window-Eyes 7.5.1.0. Following that, Jess Smith shows us how to use VoiceOver hot spots. Finally, David Tanner begins a two-part series on DocuScan Plus, Serotek's OCR product for the Mac and Windows.

Main Menu for Fri, 24 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +0000

mainmenu@acbradio.org (Main Menu) — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +0000

This week, we catch up with Chase Crispin from Los Angeles, California where he is participating in this year's national Braille Challenge competition. Next, Jamie Pauls talks with Paul Bendun of Somethin' Else Audio about Papa Sangre and The Nightjar, two mainstream audio-based games for iOS devices. Finally, David Tanner sits down with Eric Damery of Freedom Scientific to talk about the latest offerings from the company.

Main Menu for Fri, 17 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +0000

mainmenu@acbradio.org (Main Menu) — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +0000

This week, David Woodbridge of Vision Australia shows us how to make the Mac easier to use with VoiceOver, and Roger Wilson-Hinds wraps up his look at Thunder. In this week's main feature, we visit with contemporary Christian artist Ginny Owens. We talk about her career and her love of technology. She gives us a glimpse into how technology impacts her both personally and professionally.

Main Menu for Fri, 10 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +0000

mainmenu@acbradio.org (Main Menu) — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +0000

This week, we begin with our regular Tech Update feature. Next, we visit with Kwasi Mensah of Ananse Productions about Stem Stumper, a game for iOS devices. Finally, Roger Wilson-Hinds demonstrates using Thunder with Webbie on the Internet.

Main Menu for Fri, 03 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +0000

mainmenu@acbradio.org (Main Menu) — Fri, 03 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +0000

This week, Brian Hartgen and Sue Martin conclude their look at J-Tools version 4. Then, David Woodbridge of Vision Australia tells us about VoiceOver QuickNav on the Mac.

Main Menu for Fri, 27 May 2011 00:00:00 +0000

mainmenu@acbradio.org (Main Menu) — Fri, 27 May 2011 00:00:00 +0000

This week we begin with a Techy Tidbit review from Tyler Juranek covering some key features of the most recent Braille Sense firmware upgrade. Next, David Woodbridge of Vision Australia demonstrates using VoiceOver's keyboard commander to launch applications on the Mac. After that, Roger Wilson-Hinds continues his tour of the free screen reader Thunder by demonstrating Microsoft Word support. Then, Mary Emerson tells us more about e-mail using Windows Live Mail and discusses why she has chosen to switch to Thunderbird as her e-mail client of choice. Finally, Brian Hartgen and Sue Martin begin a demonstration of J-Tools version 4 for JAWS.

Main Menu for Fri, 20 May 2011 00:00:00 +0000

mainmenu@acbradio.org (Main Menu) — Fri, 20 May 2011 00:00:00 +0000

This week we begin with a Tech Update courtesy of Chase Crispin. Next, Jenny Axler of HIMS discusses The Braille Sense On Hand and other products available from the company. After that, David Woodbridge of Vision Australia demonstrates using VoiceOver gestures on the multitouch trackpad. Finally, Roger Wilson-Hinds begins a series demonstrating the much overlooked free screen reader Thunder.

Main Menu for Fri, 13 May 2011 00:00:00 +0000

mainmenu@acbradio.org (Main Menu) — Fri, 13 May 2011 00:00:00 +0000

What's in a name? On this week's edition of Main Menu after Chase Crispin's weekly Tech Update, we visit with Doug Sprei--media relations director with Learning Ally, formerly RFB&D--about the reasons why the company changed its name. Long-time member John Russo joins the discussion to give a user's perspective on the name change. Erin Edgar of Tech Access Weekly rounds out the show with a comparison of two currency identification apps for iOS devices: LookTel's MoneyReader and EyeNote.

Main Menu for Sat, 07 May 2011 00:00:00 +0000

mainmenu@acbradio.org (Main Menu) — Sat, 07 May 2011 00:00:00 +0000

This week, Erin Edgar of Tech Access Weekly tells us about ninite.com, a service that allows one to easily install and update their favorite freeware and shareware programs. Next, David Woodbridge of Vision Australia shows us how to quickly shut down a mac using VoiceOver. After that, we visit with Quentin C, creator of The Play Room, an online gaming platform for the blind. We then take a look at One Thousand Miles, just one of many games available on the site. Finally, Chase Crispin tells us about Serotek's Keys for K-12 program which provides a full screen-reading solution for young people in school.

Main Menu for Fri, 29 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +0000

mainmenu@acbradio.org (Main Menu) — Fri, 29 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +0000

This week David Woodbridge of Vision Australia shows us how to access the menu bar, dock, and desktop with VoiceOver on a Mac. Next, Mary Emerson demonstrates Windows Live Mail with shortcuts and ribbons. Finally, Chase Crispin shows us how to create notes on the BookPort Plus.

Main Menu for Fri, 22 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +0000

mainmenu@acbradio.org (Main Menu) — Fri, 22 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +0000

This week, we visit with John Martin about a new set of free Jaws scripts he is developing for iTunes. We also talk with him about the progress of his Jaws scripts for Rhapsody. Finally, Mike Arrigo concludes his look at free accessibility solutions for Android Phones

Main Menu for Fri, 15 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +0000

mainmenu@acbradio.org (Main Menu) — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +0000

This week David Woodbridge of Vision Australia shows us how to run the quick start tutorial for VoiceOver on a Mac. Next, Tyler Juranek tells us about the latest developments of Techy Tidbits. Finally, Mike Arrigo continues his series on the latest developments in accessibility for Android phones.

Main Menu for Sat, 09 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +0000

mainmenu@acbradio.org (Main Menu) — Sat, 09 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +0000

This week David Woodbridge of Vision Australia shows us how to make the function keys work with VoiceOver on a Mac. Next, Mike Arrigo begins a series on the latest developments in accessibility for Android phones.

Main Menu for Fri, 01 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +0000

mainmenu@acbradio.org (Main Menu) — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +0000

On this weeks show, David Woodbridge of Vision Australia shows us how to change VoiceOver voice synthesizer settings on the Mac. Then, Shaun Williams and Kevin Andrews of the Technology Wizard podcast brig us a discussion and demonstration of the differences between the third and fourth-generation iPod Touch.

Main Menu for Fri, 25 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0000

mainmenu@acbradio.org (Main Menu) — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0000

After this week's Tech update from Chase Crispin, David Woodbridge of Vision Australia shows us how to explore the keyboard on a Mac using VoiceOver. Finally, Darrell Shandrow shares his thoughts on CSUN 2011. Darrell and show host Jamie Pauls also talk about the current debate over mainstream vs. specialized technology for the blind.

Main Menu for Fri, 18 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0000

mainmenu@acbradio.org (Main Menu) — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0000

This week, Paul Henrichsen concludes his review of MyMovies Pro for Apple's iDevices. Then, Blind Bargains brings us information from ATIA concerning offerings from Benetech and Handy Tech North America.

Main Menu for Fri, 11 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0000

mainmenu@acbradio.org (Main Menu) — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0000

After this week's Tech Update from Chase Crispin, we visit with Doug Geoffray of GW Micro about the eminent release of Window-Eyes 7.5. Finally, Paul Henrichsen begins a review of MyMovies Pro for the iPhone and other iDevices.

Main Menu for Fri, 04 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0000

mainmenu@acbradio.org (Main Menu) — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Many of you have asked us for a series of short tutorials on using the Mac with VoiceOver. When we became aware of a series of instructional podcasts from Vision Australia on this very topic, we quickly realized that we needed to share them with our Main Menu listeners. After this week's Tech Update from Chase Crispin, I visit with David Woodbridge about Vision Australia's podcasts and about using the Mac in general. After that, we bring you the first installment of the series which explains how to get VoiceOver running on any Mac. Finally, Blind Bargains shows us two portable magnifiers from Clarity.

Main Menu for Fri, 25 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0000

mainmenu@acbradio.org (Main Menu) — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0000

THIS week, we bring you part 2 of our look at Window-Eyes 7.5 courtesy of GW Micro. Next, Chase Crispin reviews the Snowball microphone. Finally, J. J. Meddaugh of Blind Bargains brings us another interview from this year's ATIA conference. In this interview, Doug Hacker, VP of Business Development at AI Squared demonstrates ZoomReader, an OCR app for IOS devices.

Main Menu for Sat, 19 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0000

mainmenu@acbradio.org (Main Menu) — Sat, 19 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0000

This week, David Tanner brings us part 2 of his look at Open Book 9 from Freedom Scientific.

Main Menu for Fri, 11 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0000

mainmenu@acbradio.org (Main Menu) — Fri, 11 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0000

This week we bring you part one of our look at Window-Eyes 7.5 courtesy of GW Micro. We will look at part two of this presentation in two weeks.

Main Menu for Fri, 04 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0000

mainmenu@acbradio.org (Main Menu) — Fri, 04 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0000

This week, we bring you two weeks' worth of Tech updates from Chase Crispin. Also, Mary Emerson shows us SARA, Camera Edition, Freedom Scientific's stand-alone scan and read appliance. Finally, we bring you the first in a series of interviews from this year's ATIA conference courtesy of Blind Bargains. In our first installment, J.J. Meddaugh talks with the president of Enabling Technologies about The Phoenix, the world's first multifunction brailler.

Main Menu for Fri, 28 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0000

mainmenu@acbradio.org (Main Menu) — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0000

On this week's show, David Tanner brings us part 1 of a thorough review of Open Book 9 from Freedom Scientific.

Main Menu for Fri, 21 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0000

mainmenu@acbradio.org (Main Menu) — Fri, 21 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0000

This week we begin with a Tech update from Chase Crispin. Next, Aaron Linson provides a review of the Kindle 3. Finally, Kevin Chao demonstrates the Apple TV using VoiceOver.

Main Menu for Fri, 14 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0000

mainmenu@acbradio.org (Main Menu) — Fri, 14 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0000

This week, we visit with Christopher Toth about Hope, an accessible interface for the Pandora music service. Next, we rebroadcast episode four of the VoiceOver On podcast which takes a look at the good, the bad, and the ugly of the newest generation of the Apple TV with VoiceOver Access. After that, Chase Crispin demonstrates how to enter addresses on the Trekker Breeze from HumanWare. Finally, Mary Emerson demonstrates Unrestrict PDF, a program that can provide greater access to encrypted PDF files.

Main Menu for Fri, 07 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0000

mainmenu@acbradio.org (Main Menu) — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0000

This week, after our weekly Tech Update feature courtesy of Chase Crispin, we visit with John Martyn who has written a set of Jaws scripts for Rhapsody, the popular online music subscription service. The scripts bring access to the Rhapsody application that has been almost impossible up to this point. After the interview, we take the scripts for a short test drive. Main Menu airs on Fridays at 9 PM Eastern or Saturdays at 2 UTC. Call the Main Menu comment line at (206) 339-0954. Subscribe to the Main Menu podcast feed at: http://mainmenu.acbradio.org/rss.php

Main Menu for Fri, 31 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0000

mainmenu@acbradio.org (Main Menu) — Fri, 31 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0000

We have covered a lot of stories on Main Menu over the past year, and so it seemed appropriate to highlight some of them. That's exactly what we do on this week's show, but first we bring you holiday greetings from ACB president Mitch Pomerantz and then we give you a short tech update from Chase Crispin. Main Menu airs on Fridays at 9 PM Eastern or Saturdays at 2 UTC. Call the Main Menu comment line at (206) 339-0954. Subscribe to the Main Menu podcast feed at: http://mainmenu.acbradio.org/rss.php

Main Menu for Fri, 17 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0000

mainmenu@acbradio.org (Main Menu) — Fri, 17 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0000

When Dr. Robert Carter and Larry Skutchan sit down and have a conversation about accessible technology, you know the conversation will be both entertaining and informative. On this week's show, we bring you a rebroadcast of a recent Tech Doctor podcast where Robert and Larry discuss the past, present, and future of accessible technology. Sit back, enjoy, and learn!

Main Menu for Fri, 10 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0000

mainmenu@acbradio.org (Main Menu) — Fri, 10 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0000

This week, we visit with Pratik Patel about The Center for Access and Innovation in Technology (CAIT,) a new nonprofit organization that will, among other things, develop technology products and services that are affordable. Next, Matt Vollbrecht demonstrates the newest generation of the Apple TV with VoiceOver support.

Main Menu for Sat, 04 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0000

mainmenu@acbradio.org (Main Menu) — Sat, 04 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0000

This week, we have two tech updates from Chase Crispin. Next, we bring you the premier episode of a new podcast, VoiceOver On, where we learn about the new features found in IOS 4.1. After that, Kevin Chao demonstrates Digit-Eyes, a bar code scanning app for IOS devices. Then, Stephen Guerra demonstrates the Moshi clock radio available from Independent Living Aids. Finally, we visit with Ricky Enger about DocuScan Plus, a cloud-based OCR solution from Serotek.

Main Menu for Sat, 20 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0000

mainmenu@acbradio.org (Main Menu) — Sat, 20 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0000

This week we begin by talking with Darrell Shandrow about AppleVis, a site where users of iDevices can post reviews of apps in terms of their accessibility with VoiceOver. Next, Kevin Chao reviews Noogle Noggles and oMoby, two apps for the iPhone that allow the user to take a picture of various items such as household products and money and provides a description of the item.

Main Menu for Sat, 13 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0000

mainmenu@acbradio.org (Main Menu) — Sat, 13 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0000

This week we bring you another Techy Tidbit from Tyler Juranek. Next we continue our comparison of several GPS applications for the iPhone courtesy of Mike Arrigo.

Main Menu for Sat, 06 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0000

mainmenu@acbradio.org (Main Menu) — Sat, 06 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0000

This week we bring you a Techy Tidbit from Tyler Juranek, a Tech Update from Chase Crispin, and then we devote the remainder of the show to the iPhone. First, Kevin Chao gives us an excellent demonstration of touch-typing on the iPhone. Next, Mike Arrigo begins a comparison of several GPS applications for the iPhone.

Main Menu for Sat, 30 Oct 2010 00:00:00 +0000

mainmenu@acbradio.org (Main Menu) — Sat, 30 Oct 2010 00:00:00 +0000

This week, we have two tech updates from Chase Crispin since I accidentally omitted last week's update from the show. Next, we bring you the second part of a Tech Talk presentation by Rick and Deb Lewis who broadcast on ACB Radio Interactive as well as their station, Ride Radio. Rick and Deb discuss many aspects of Internet broadcasting. There is something here for everyone whether you are strictly a listener, a beginning broadcaster, or someone thinking about running your own Internet radio station.

Main Menu for Sat, 23 Oct 2010 00:00:00 +0000

mainmenu@acbradio.org (Main Menu) — Sat, 23 Oct 2010 00:00:00 +0000

This week, we bring you the first part of a Tech Talk presentation by Rick and Deb Lewis who broadcast on ACB Radio Interactive as well as their station, Ride Radio. Rick and Deb discuss many aspects of Internet broadcasting. There is something here for everyone whether you are strictly a listener, a beginning broadcaster, or someone thinking about running your own Internet radio station.

Main Menu for Sat, 16 Oct 2010 00:00:00 +0000

mainmenu@acbradio.org (Main Menu) — Sat, 16 Oct 2010 00:00:00 +0000

On this week's show, Raul Gallegos demonstrates three games developed for the iPhone and other iDevices.

Main Menu for Sat, 09 Oct 2010 00:00:00 +0000

mainmenu@acbradio.org (Main Menu) — Sat, 09 Oct 2010 00:00:00 +0000

This week, Mary Emerson concludes her look at the Settings Center, new in Jaws 12. After that, Curtis and Karen Delzer wrap up their tour of the Samsung Haven from Verizon Wireless.

Main Menu for Sat, 02 Oct 2010 00:00:00 +0000

mainmenu@acbradio.org (Main Menu) — Sat, 02 Oct 2010 00:00:00 +0000

This week, Chase Crispin starts off the show with an update of this week's technology news. After that, Kevin Chao gives us his take on Sendero's LookAround app for the iPhone. Next, Tyler Juranek returns with another Techy Tidbit. Then, Mary Emerson begins a look at the Settings Center, new in Jaws 12. Finally, Curtis and Karen Delzer round out the show with their continued tour of the Samsung Haven from Verizon Wireless.

Main Menu for Sat, 25 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0000

mainmenu@acbradio.org (Main Menu) — Sat, 25 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0000

This week, Chase Crispin updates the technology news of the week. Next, Darrell Shandrow reviews the Sendero LookAround app for the iPhone. Finally, we hear part three of Curtis and Karen Delzer's look at the Samsung Haven from Verizon Wireless.

Main Menu for Sat, 18 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0000

mainmenu@acbradio.org (Main Menu) — Sat, 18 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0000

On this week's show, we continue our series presented by Curtis and Karen Delzer on how to use the Samsung Haven, a new cell phone from Verizon Wireless that is almost totally accessible out of the box.

Main Menu for Sat, 11 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0000

mainmenu@acbradio.org (Main Menu) — Sat, 11 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0000

On this week's show, Chase Crispin updates the technology news of the week. Next, Mary Emerson shows us how to open up and collapse the Pearl camera from Freedom Scientific. Finally, we begin a series presented by Curtis and Karen Delzer on how to use the Samsung Haven, a new cell phone from Verizon Wireless that is very accessible out of the box.

Main Menu for Sat, 04 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0000

mainmenu@acbradio.org (Main Menu) — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0000

On this week's episode of Main Menu, we visit with ACB Radio director Larry Turnbull about some exciting changes coming to all aspects of ACB Radio. Next, Chase Crispin updates the technology news of the week in a regular feature called Tech Updates. Then, in a Main Menu exclusive, Neal Ewers reviews the new Zoom H1 digital recorder that has almost no menus.

Main Menu for Sat, 28 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0000

mainmenu@acbradio.org (Main Menu) — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0000

This week, Chase Crispin concludes his series on the Refreshabraille 18 from The American Printing House for the Blind. Next, Dean Martineau shows us how to rearrange apps on the home screen of IOS devices such as the iPod Touch, the iPhone, and the iPad. Finally, we learn about Travel One cruises courtesy of the Serotalk blog and podcast from the 2010 ACB convention. Main Menu once again has a comment line that you can call at (206) 339-0954. Your comments may be played on the air.

Main Menu for Sat, 21 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0000

mainmenu@acbradio.org (Main Menu) — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0000

This week, we begin with another Techie Tidbit from Tyler Juranek. Then, Raul Gallegos presents part two of his series on using Thunderbird, an e-mail client for Windows.

Main Menu for Sat, 14 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0000

mainmenu@acbradio.org (Main Menu) — Sat, 14 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0000

On this week's show, Mary Emerson reviews the Olympus DM 4 digital voice recorder.

Main Menu for Sat, 07 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0000

mainmenu@acbradio.org (Main Menu) — Sat, 07 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0000

This week, Darrell Shandrow continues his ACB 2010 coverage by interviewing two staff members of BookShare. Then, Chase Crispin demonstrates how to connect the Refreshabraille 18 from The American Printing House for the Blind with an Icon and a Braille Plus.

Main Menu for Sat, 31 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0000

mainmenu@acbradio.org (Main Menu) — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0000

On this week's show, Darrell Shandrow concludes his interview with Nancy Miracle of Digital Miracles about Digit-Eyes, a bar-code-scanning app for the iPhone. Next, we hear an interview from Serotek's coverage of the ACB 2010 convention. In this interview, we hear about some great deals from Independent Living Aids. Finally, Chase Crispin begins a series on the RefreshaBraille 18 Braille display from The American Printing House for the Blind.

Main Menu for Sat, 24 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0000

mainmenu@acbradio.org (Main Menu) — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0000

This week we hear another Techie Tidbit from Tyler Juranek. Next, Darrell Shandrow begins a two-part interview with Nancy Miracle of Digital Miracles about Digit-Eyes, a bar-code-scanning app for the iPhone designed especially for the blind. Conducted at the 2010 ACB national convention, this interview covers many topics including some general background information about bar codes, a demonstration of the proper use of Digit-Eyes, information about how to focus the iPhone for taking good pictures, tips on how to insert labels properly into printers, and a sneak peek at upcoming products from Digital Miracles. We also hear a fascinating story about how a mainstream developer became aware of the need for products designed for the blind.

Main Menu for Sat, 10 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0000

mainmenu@acbradio.org (Main Menu) — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0000

This week we hear another Techie Tidbit from Tyler Juranek. Next, Steve Bauer and Chris Cook discuss and demonstrate an accessible HD radio from Dice Electronics. Finally, we conclude our portion of Rick Harmon's look at Qwitter version 4.

Main Menu for Sat, 03 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0000

mainmenu@acbradio.org (Main Menu) — Sat, 03 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0000

This week we hear another Techie Tidbit from Tyler Juranek. Then Stephen Clower gives us an in-depth demonstration of Miranda, a popular multi-protocol chat client for Windows. We will continue our discussion of Qwitter with Rick Harmon on a future show.

Main Menu for Sat, 26 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0000

mainmenu@acbradio.org (Main Menu) — Sat, 26 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0000

This week we hear another Techie Tidbit from Tyler Juranek. Next, we conclude our look at accessing DVR from Dish Network. Finally, Rick Harmon begins a series discussing version 4 of the popular Twitter client Qwitter.

Main Menu for Sat, 19 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0000

mainmenu@acbradio.org (Main Menu) — Sat, 19 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0000

On this week's edition of Main Menu, high school student Tyler Juranek continues a series of short reviews he calls "Techie Tidbits." Next, we visit with Grant Hewson and Penny Gardner about Accomplish Cash Manager, finance management software for both business and home use. Finally, Matt Roberts continues his demonstration on accessing DVR from Dish Network using a Windows PC and the iPhone. Main Menu airs on Saturdays at 1:00 UTC; that's Fridays at 9:00 Eastern in the U.S. Subscribe to the Main Menu podcast feed at: http://mainmenu.acbradio.org/rss.php

Main Menu for Sat, 12 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0000

mainmenu@acbradio.org (Main Menu) — Sat, 12 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0000

On this week's edition of Main Menu, high school student Tyler Juranek begins a series of short reviews he calls "Techie Tidbits." This week he tells us about Drop Box. Next, we visit with Gerry Chevalier about the newest release of HumanWare's Victor Reader Stream and HumanWare companion products. After that, we talk with Jerry Munden, Vice President of Prodigy about their line of talking diabetes products. Finally, Matt Roberts brings us part one of a demonstration on accessing DVR from Dish Network using a Windows PC and the iPhone.

Main Menu for Sat, 29 May 2010 00:00:00 +0000

mainmenu@acbradio.org (Main Menu) — Sat, 29 May 2010 00:00:00 +0000

This week we begin our show with a brief discussion of the new free upgrade and additional $49 SoftPack for the Victor Reader Stream. Next, we conclude our look at the Book Transfer software from American Printing House for the Blind that accompanies the Book Port Plus. Finally, Matt Vollbrecht winds up his discussion of the iPad.

Main Menu for Sat, 22 May 2010 00:00:00 +0000

mainmenu@acbradio.org (Main Menu) — Sat, 22 May 2010 00:00:00 +0000

On this week's show, we begin a two-part introduction to the iPad presented by Matt Volbrecht. This is from a series of five podcasts on the subject and we will link to the entire series from the Main Menu shows page. Matt does an excellent job of providing an overview of the iPad as well as some hands-on examples of using the product. Anyone interested in touch-screen devices from Apple and the iPad in particular should listen to this presentation. Next week we will continue our exploration of Book Transfer from The American Printing House for the Blind after concluding Matt's presentation, but this week we felt that the iPad deserved the limelight all by itself. Main Menu airs on Saturdays at 1:00 UTC; that's Fridays at 9:00 Eastern in the U.S. Subscribe to the Main Menu podcast feed at: http://mainmenu.acbradio.org/rss.php

Main Menu for Sat, 15 May 2010 00:00:00 +0000

mainmenu@acbradio.org (Main Menu) — Sat, 15 May 2010 00:00:00 +0000

This week we replay an interview from Blind Bargains with Michel Pepin of HumanWare about Oratio for Blackberry devices. Although we played an interview from Serotalk several months ago, and although the Blind Bargains interview was done in mid-February, there are many questions regarding the software and supported devices which were answered in this interview. After the interview, we begin a short series on the Book Transfer software from APH that is used in conjunction with the Book Port Plus. Main Menu airs on Saturdays at 1:00 UTC; that's Fridays at 9:00 Eastern in the U.S.

Main Menu for Sat, 08 May 2010 00:00:00 +0000

mainmenu@acbradio.org (Main Menu) — Sat, 08 May 2010 00:00:00 +0000

This week we wrap up our in-depth comparison of the iPhone and the iPad courtesy of the Tech Doctor podcast. Next, Chris Millsap gives us a first look at Android Accessibility by way of Blind Cool Tech. Finally, we hear more highlights of CSUN 2010 thanks to Blind Bargains.

Main Menu for Sat, 01 May 2010 00:00:00 +0000

mainmenu@acbradio.org (Main Menu) — Sat, 01 May 2010 00:00:00 +0000

This week we begin an in-depth comparison of the iPhone and the iPad courtesy of the Tech Doctor podcast. We try to answer the question "Does size matter?"

Main Menu for Sat, 24 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0000

mainmenu@acbradio.org (Main Menu) — Sat, 24 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0000

On this week's show, Raul Gallegos begins a series on using Thunderbird, an e-mail client that continues to increase in popularity. Next, Main Menu staff member Tim Cumings reviews the Rode VideoMic. Finally, Juan Carlos Alicea gives us a quick review of the T-Mobile Dash running Mobile Speak version 4.

Main Menu for Sat, 17 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0000

mainmenu@acbradio.org (Main Menu) — Sat, 17 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0000

On this week's show Chrissie Cochrane, Jeff Bishop, and Jamie Pauls join forces to talk about Window-Eyes scripting. After that, we hear more highlights from CSUN 2010 courtesy of Blind Bargains.

Main Menu for Sat, 10 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0000

mainmenu@acbradio.org (Main Menu) — Sat, 10 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0000

On this week's show we visit with David Greenwood of GMA Games about a new game currently in public beta entitled Time of Conflict. David tells us about the current game as well as the history of the company. Next we bring you more highlights of CSUN 2010 from Blind Bargains. Main Menu airs on Saturdays at 1:00 UTC; that's Fridays at 9:00 Eastern in the U.S. Subscribe to the Main Menu podcast feed at: http://mainmenu.acbradio.org/rss.php Follow Main Menu on Twitter by visiting www.twitter.com/mainmenu

Main Menu for Sat, 03 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0000

mainmenu@acbradio.org (Main Menu) — Sat, 03 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0000

Welcome to the first Main Menu show for April, 2010. This week, Chase Crispin concludes his demonstration of the Book Port Plus. Next, we begin bringing you highlights of CSUN 2010 courtesy of Blind Bargains. J.J. Meddaugh interviews James Gashel who demonstrates the forthcoming Blio Reader and discusses the newest version of the KNFB Reader. For anyone familiar with the original interview presented on blindbargains.com, the strong language present in the book being demonstrated has been removed for the Main Menu broadcast. Our sincere thanks to Blind Bargains for allowing us to use content from their CSUN coverage. You may hear more of their coverage over the next few weeks. Main Menu airs on Saturdays at 1:00 UTC; that's Fridays at 9:00 Eastern in the U.S. Subscribe to the Main Menu podcast feed at: http://mainmenu.acbradio.org/rss.php Follow Main Menu on Twitter by visiting www.twitter.com/mainmenu

Main Menu for Sat, 27 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000

mainmenu@acbradio.org (Main Menu) — Sat, 27 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000

This week Chase Crispin brings us part one of a two-part demonstration of the Book Port Plus from APH. Chase gives us a physical description of the unit, shows us how to navigate in audio and text files, and takes us through the menus.

Main Menu for Sat, 20 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000

mainmenu@acbradio.org (Main Menu) — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000

This week we begin our show with a short technology roundup. Next, we present highlights of a podcast produced by Rick Harmon of The Blind Geek Zone

Main Menu for Sat, 13 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000

mainmenu@acbradio.org (Main Menu) — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000

This week we begin our show with a short technology roundup. Next, we visit with Anna Dresner about her new book "Social Networking and You." After that, we visit with Dr. Robert Carter about the life of George Buys, founder of Talking Communities among many other projects who passed away this past week. Next, Tim Cumings shows us the power of The Levelator from Conversations Networks. Finally, Harry Brown talks about his dream that blind people might some day be able to drive a car. Is it just a dream? Main Menu airs on Saturdays at 1:00 UTC; that's Fridays at 8:00 Eastern time in the U.S. Subscribe to the Main Menu podcast feed at: http://mainmenu.acbradio.org/rss.php Follow Main Menu on Twitter by visiting www.twitter.com/mainmenu

Main Menu for Sat, 06 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000

mainmenu@acbradio.org (Main Menu) — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000

We begin our show with a technology roundup. Next, tim Cumings shows us how to do tight editing in Gold Wave. After that, we hear an interview from ATIA courtesy of Serotek all about Click and Go Maps. Finally, Juan Carlos Alicea demonstrates the Moshi Interactive Voice Response (IVR) talking travel alarm. Main Menu airs on Saturdays at 1:00 UTC; that's Fridays at 8:00 Eastern time in the U.S. Subscribe to the Main Menu podcast feed at: http://mainmenu.acbradio.org/rss.php Follow Main Menu on Twitter by visiting www.twitter.com/mainmenu

Main Menu for Sat, 27 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000

mainmenu@acbradio.org (Main Menu) — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000

This week we present a Main Menu exclusive! Larry Skutchan of The American Printing House for the Blind discusses and demonstrates some features of Book Port Plus, a new product from APH due for release some time in March. Larry talks about the philosophy behind the design of the product, giving us a glimpse into the decision-making process. He talks about why some features are present in the unit, why some features are not yet present, and what we can expect to see in subsequent updates to the product. Why did APH choose Vocalizer as the text to speech engine of choice? Why not Eloquence? Is there a possibility that another text-to-speech engine might be used in the future? What does APH plan to do with the wireless capabilities of the unit? Could we actually be able to listen to Internet radio from a Book Port Plus? How does one navigate menus and change settings on the unit? There is no way to provide a tutorial on how to use Book Port Plus in just 53 minutes, but I think Main Menu listeners will find Larry's examples and insights most fascinating. Main Menu airs on Saturdays at 1:00 UTC; that's Fridays at 8:00 Eastern time in the U.S. Subscribe to the Main Menu podcast feed at: http://mainmenu.acbradio.org/rss.php Follow Main Menu on Twitter by visiting www.twitter.com/mainmenu

Main Menu for Sat, 20 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000

mainmenu@acbradio.org (Main Menu) — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000

This week, your host gives you a demonstration of Studio Recorder, an audio editing program for Windows from The American Printing House for the Blind. He takes you on a tour of the menus and gives you a sneak peek at how a Main Menu program is produced. Finally, there will be an announcement of a very special show for next week. This will be a show that is talked about for some time; you won't want to miss this week's announcement or next week's show.

Main Menu for Sat, 13 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000

mainmenu@acbradio.org (Main Menu) — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000

This week we visit with Brian Hartgen of T and T Consultancy about J-Tunes version 5. J-Tunes is a set of scripts for Jaws that improves the use of iTunes. Next, Michael Lauf of Serotek brings us an interview with Michel Pepin of HumanWare about Oratio for Blackberry phones. Finally, Rick Harmon continues his discussion of Windows 7. Main Menu first airs on Saturdays at 1 UTC which translates to Fridays at 8 Eastern in the U.S. Subscribe to the Main Menu podcast at: http://mainmenu.acbradio.org/rss.php Follow Main Menu on Twitter at: http://www.twitter.com/mainmenu

Main Menu for Sat, 06 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000

mainmenu@acbradio.org (Main Menu) — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000

This week, we visit with two high school students, Tyler Juranek and Chase Crispin who talk to us about their use of assistive technology in school and at home. We discuss many other topics with them as well. Next, we hear part three of Rick Harmon's look at the details of Windows 7. To join his Windows 7 discussion list, send a blank message to: blindwindows7-subscribe@yahoogroups.com Main Menu airs on Saturdays at 1:00 UTC; that's Fridays at 8:00 Eastern time in the U.S. Subscribe to the Main Menu podcast feed at: http://mainmenu.acbradio.org/rss.php Follow Main Menu on Twitter by visiting www.twitter.com/mainmenu

Main Menu for Sat, 30 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0000

mainmenu@acbradio.org (Main Menu) — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0000

This week, we devote the entire show to an interview with Shane Jackson of the Blind World Blog and Podcast. Shane talks to us about his job as an Apple Specialist, his thoughts on the iPhone, the soon-to-be-released iPad, and much more. Anyone who is a fan of The Blind World Blog and Podcast will enjoy this interview. It is classic Shane! Main Menu airs on Saturdays at 1:00 UTC; that's Fridays at 8:00 Eastern time in the U.S. Subscribe to the Main Menu podcast feed at: http://mainmenu.acbradio.org/rss.php Follow Main Menu on Twitter by visiting www.twitter.com/mainmenu

Main Menu for Sat, 23 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0000

mainmenu@acbradio.org (Main Menu) — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0000

On this week's program, Rick Harmon continues his discussion of Windows 7. If you would like to join a mailing list of other blind Windows 7 users, send a blank message to: blindwindows7-subscribe@yahoogroups.com Main Menu airs on Saturdays at 1:00 UTC; that's Fridays at 8:00 Eastern time in the U.S. Subscribe to the Main Menu podcast feed at: http://mainmenu.acbradio.org/rss.php Call the Main Menu comment line at (206) 338-7823 Follow Main Menu on Twitter by visiting www.twitter.com/mainmenu

Main Menu for Sat, 16 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0000

mainmenu@acbradio.org (Main Menu) — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0000

This week Mike Calvo and Ricky Enger talk to us about Serotek's new Build A Bundle subscription options. Next, Rick Harmon gives us the details of Windows 7. For those of you who have noticed a problem with the Main Menu RSS feed, it is now working properly again. Thanks to Larry Turnbull and Shane Ditmar for fixing the problem. Main Menu airs on Saturdays at 1:00 UTC; that's Fridays at 8:00 Eastern time in the U.S. Subscribe to the Main Menu podcast feed at: http://mainmenu.acbradio.org/rss.php Call the Main Menu comment line at (206) 338-7823 Follow Main Menu on Twitter by visiting www.twitter.com/mainmenu

Main Menu for Sat, 09 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0000

mainmenu@acbradio.org (Main Menu) — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0000

This week's edition of Main Menu begins with a new segment. TGIF or Tech Goods In Five is produced by Shane Ditmar of blind-geek.net and a member of the Main Menu team. On our Christmas show, we aired a demo of the iBill, a new talking bank note identifier from Orbit Research. This demo was presented courtesy of Ron Graham. This week we decided to take a closer look at the product, so we visited with Brian of Orbit Research and asked some of the questions you have been asking. Next we turn to gaming. We visit with Philip Bennefall of Blast Bay Studios about a new side-scrolling action adventure game entitled Q9. Jamie Pauls then gives a short demo of the game. Finally, we round out this week's show with discussion of a Monopoly game from RS Games that is quickly taking the blind community by storm. Mike Forzano, one of the game developers, talks to us about this new Monopoly game. Main Menu airs on Saturdays at 1:00 UTC; that's Fridays at 8:00 Eastern time in the U.S. Subscribe to the Main Menu podcast feed at: http://mainmenu.acbradio.org/rss.php Call the Main Menu comment line at (206) 338-7823 Follow Main Menu on Twitter by visiting www.twitter.com/mainmenu

Main Menu for Sat, 02 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0000

mainmenu@acbradio.org (Main Menu) — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0000

Main Menu begins 2010 with a bang! We first hear a greeting from ACB president Mitch Pomerantz. Next, your host is joined by J.J. Meddaugh of Blind Bargains and Rick Harmon of The Blind Geek Zone to discuss the top news stories of 2009 as published on Blind Bargains. The number one story of the year will be posted on the site just hours before the panel discussion airs on Main Menu. Finally, the three of us predict what stories will rank in the top ten list for 2010. Take notes and see how close we are! Main Menu airs on Saturdays at 1:00 UTC; that's Fridays at 8:00 Eastern time in the U.S. Subscribe to the Main Menu podcast feed at: http://mainmenu.acbradio.org/rss.php Call the Main Menu comment line at (206) 338-7823

Main Menu for Sat, 26 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0000

mainmenu@acbradio.org (Main Menu) — Sat, 26 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0000

This week we bring you a very special Christmas edition of Main Menu. We begin with a greeting from David Tanner, a member of the Main Menu team and a frequent contributor to the show. Next, we visit with Raul Gallegos of GW Micro about version 2.0 of the BookSense which was released just this week. Following that, we bring you a demo of the iBill, a new talking money identifier priced at just $99.00 in the U.S. This week's demo is presented by Ron Graham. We plan to bring you a future interview with a representative from Orbit Research, developers of the iBill, in order to learn even more about the company and the iBill in particular. We end the show by turning to the Christmas theme. We will hear holiday greetings which were called in to our Main Menu comment line. Among the greetings you will hear is a special message from ACB Radio's own Marlaina Lieberg as well as members of the Main Menu staff. Finally we present "A Christmas Miracle" by Neal Ewers. Some truly beautiful Christmas music is heard throughout the show, making this episode a truly great way to end 2009. Main Menu airs on Saturdays at 1:00 UTC; that's Fridays at 8:00 Eastern time in the U.S. Subscribe to the Main Menu podcast feed at: http://mainmenu.acbradio.org/rss.php Call the Main Menu comment line at (206) 338-7823

Main Menu for Sat, 19 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0000

mainmenu@acbradio.org (Main Menu) — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0000

On this week's edition of Main Menu: Caroline Ragot, marketing director of Code Factory, tells us about the many exciting features of Mobile Speak version 4. Code Factory says Mobile Speak 4 is multiplatform, multivoice, and ready for the next generation. What does that mean? It will work with touch screen devices. Which ones and how is this accomplished? There are so many new features in Mobile Speak 4 that Caroline was barely able to scratch the service, but she gave it her best shot. Main Menu airs on Saturdays at 1:00 UTC; that's Fridays at 8:00 Eastern time in the U.S. Call the Main Menu comment line at (206) 338-7823. Messages may be played on the program and may be edited due to time constraints. Subscribe to the Main Menu podcast feed at: http://mainmenu.acbradio.org/rss.php

Main Menu for Sat, 12 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0000

mainmenu@acbradio.org (Main Menu) — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0000

On this week's edition of Main Menu: Ricky Enger talks to us about iBlink Radio, Serotek's accessible application for the iPhone. Next, Dr. Robert Carter compares how five portable players handle NLS content. Main Menu airs on Saturdays at 1:00 UTC; that's Fridays at 8:00 Eastern time in the U.S. Call the Main Menu comment line at (206) 338-7823. Messages may be played on the program and may be edited due to time constraints. Subscribe to the Main Menu podcast feed at: http://mainmenu.acbradio.org/rss.php

Main Menu for Sat, 05 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0000

mainmenu@acbradio.org (Main Menu) — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0000

On this week's edition of Main Menu: Greg Stilson of HumanWare gives us an in-depth tour of the newest generation of the BrailleNote family dubbed the Apex. Greg also tackles the question of why a blind person needs a dedicated notetaker instead of a mainstream product. Next, Ricky Enger of Serotek talks to us again about Accessible Event and she shares a special Serotek is offering on the use of the program until December 31. Next week we will visit with Ricky about iBlink Radio, Serotek's free application for the iPhone. Jamie Pauls and Ricky will compare notes on using touch screen devices running with Apple's VoiceOver and will talk briefly about Apple's commitment to accessibility. Main Menu airs on Saturdays at 1:00 UTC; that's Fridays at 8:00 Eastern time in the U.S. Call the Main Menu comment line at (206) 338-7823. Messages may be played on the program and may be edited due to time constraints. Subscribe to the Main Menu podcast feed at: http://mainmenu.acbradio.org/rss.php

Main Menu for Sat, 28 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000

mainmenu@acbradio.org (Main Menu) — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000

On this week's edition of Main Menu: David Tanner gives us a demonstration of the new Intel Reader from HumanWare and Stephen Guerra talks to us about the Moshi talking alarm clock from Independent Living Aids. Main Menu airs on Saturdays at 1:00 UTC; that's Fridays at 8:00 Eastern time in the U.S. Call the Main Menu comment line at (206) 338-7823. Messages may be played on the program and may be edited due to time constraints. Subscribe to the Main Menu podcast feed at: http://mainmenu.acbradio.org/rss.php

Main Menu for Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000

mainmenu@acbradio.org (Main Menu) — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000

On this week's edition of Main Menu: Your host takes you on a tour of the LG enV3 from Verizon Wireless. The discussion includes a description of the physical layout of the phone, setting up speech on the phone, making calls, manipulating contacts, and sending and receiving text messages. Along the way we look at resources for learning more about this phone, the host shares his personal journey down the road of cell phone accessibility, and we discuss the history, current state, and future of cell phone accessibility. Most remarkable of all, we do all of this in just under one hour. Main Menu airs on Saturdays at 1:00 UTC; that's Fridays at 8:00 Eastern time in the U.S. Call the Main Menu comment line at (206) 338-7823. Messages may be played on the program and may be edited due to time constraints. Subscribe to the Main Menu podcast feed at: http://mainmenu.acbradio.org/rss.php

Main Menu for Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000

mainmenu@acbradio.org (Main Menu) — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000

On this week's edition of Main Menu: We have a demonstration of NVDA which was previously heard on Blind Cool Tech. Main Menu airs on Saturdays at 1:00 UTC; that's Fridays at 8:00 Eastern time in the U.S. Call the Main Menu comment line at (206) 338-7823. Messages may be played on the program and may be edited due to time constraints. Subscribe to the Main Menu podcast feed at: http://mainmenu.acbradio.org/rss.php

Main Menu for Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000

mainmenu@acbradio.org (Main Menu) — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000

On this week's edition of Main Menu: David Tanner talks to us about the Book Sense from GW Micro. Main Menu airs on Saturdays at 1:00 UTC; that's Fridays at 8:00 Eastern time in the U.S. Call the Main Menu comment line at (206) 338-7823. Messages may be played on the program and may be edited due to time constraints. Subscribe to the Main Menu podcast feed at: http://mainmenu.acbradio.org/rss.php

Main Menu for Sat, 31 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0000

mainmenu@acbradio.org (Main Menu) — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0000

On this week's edition of Main Menu: We hear part two of our iPod Touch demo and then David Tanner interviews Sam Jasmond about a new audio dart board game. Main Menu airs on Saturdays at 1:00 UTC; that's Fridays at 9:00 Eastern time in the U.S. Call the Main Menu comment line at (206) 338-7823. Messages may be played on the program and may be edited due to time constraints. Subscribe to the Main Menu podcast feed at: http://mainmenu.acbradio.org/rss.php

Main Menu for Sat, 24 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0000

mainmenu@acbradio.org (Main Menu) — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0000

On this week's edition of Main Menu: We have a short technology roundup and then we hear part one of a demonstration of the iPod Touch produced by Darcy Bernard and Holly Anderson which was done jointly for the Screenless Switchers podcast and Main Menu. Main Menu airs on Saturdays at 1:00 UTC; that's Fridays at 9:00 Eastern time in the U.S. Call the Main Menu comment line at (206) 338-7823. Messages may be played on the program and may be edited due to time constraints. Subscribe to the Main Menu podcast feed at: http://mainmenu.acbradio.org/rss.php

Main Menu for Sat, 17 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0000

mainmenu@acbradio.org (Main Menu) — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0000

On this week's edition of Main Menu: First, we have a short technology roundup and then we bring you an in-depth interview with Stephen Baum about the new features in K 1000 version 12. Finally, Stephen gives us his perspective on K 1000 for the Mac. Main Menu airs on Saturdays at 1:00 UTC; that's Fridays at 9:00 Eastern time in the U.S. Subscribe to the Main Menu podcast feed at: http://mainmenu.acbradio.org/rss.php

Main Menu for Sat, 10 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0000

mainmenu@acbradio.org (Main Menu) — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0000

On this week's edition of Main Menu: First, we hear about version 3.0 of the Skype scripts for Window Eyes that work with Skype version 4.1. Next, Pat Ferguson of Ferguson Enterprises concludes her two-part series demonstrating the Olympus DM-420 and DM-520 digital recorders with talking menus. Main Menu airs on Saturdays at 1:00 UTC; that's Fridays at 9:00 Eastern time in the U.S. Subscribe to the Main Menu podcast feed at: http://mainmenu.acbradio.org/rss.php

Main Menu for Sat, 26 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0000

mainmenu@acbradio.org (Main Menu) — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0000

On this week's edition of Main Menu: First, Stephen Guerra of Independent Living Aids tells us about PenFriend, a voice labeling device from RNIB. Next, Pat Ferguson of Ferguson Enterprises begins a two-part series demonstrating the Olympus DM-420 and DM-520 digital recorders with talking menus. Main Menu airs on Saturdays at 1:00 UTC; that's Fridays at 9:00 Eastern time in the U.S. Subscribe to the Main Menu podcast feed at: http://mainmenu.acbradio.org/rss.php

Main Menu for Sat, 19 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0000

mainmenu@acbradio.org (Main Menu) — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0000

On this week's edition of Main Menu: We speak with Anna Dresner, author of Using the Accessible iPod about iTunes version 9 and her experiences using the Mac with VoiceOver. Next, we conclude our five-part series on Window-Eyes scripting. Main Menu airs on Saturdays at 1:00 UTC; that's Fridays at 9:00 Eastern time in the U.S. Subscribe to the Main Menu podcast feed at: http://mainmenu.acbradio.org/rss.php

Main Menu for Sat, 12 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0000

mainmenu@acbradio.org (Main Menu) — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0000

On this week's edition of Main Menu: We hear part four of a five-part series on Window-Eyes scripting. Main Menu airs on Saturdays at 1:00 UTC; that's Fridays at 9:00 Eastern time in the U.S. Subscribe to the Main Menu podcast feed at: http://mainmenu.acbradio.org/rss.php

Main Menu for Sat, 05 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0000

mainmenu@acbradio.org (Main Menu) — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0000

On this week's edition of Main Menu: We hear a brief review of the Samsung Renown from a member of the Blind Users Verizon Phones list, then we bring you part 3 of our Window-Eyes scripting class. Main Menu airs on Saturdays at 1:00 UTC; that's Fridays at 9:00 Eastern time in the U.S. Subscribe to the Main Menu podcast feed at: http://mainmenu.acbradio.org/rss.php

Main Menu for Sat, 29 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0000

mainmenu@acbradio.org (Main Menu) — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0000

On this week's edition of Main Menu: Fiona Dunn Talks to us about Tweets60, a Twitter application for Symbian phones. Next we hear part 2 of our Window-Eyes scripting class.

Main Menu for Sat, 22 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0000

mainmenu@acbradio.org (Main Menu) — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0000

On this week's edition of Main Menu: We hear highlights from an episode of the Blind World Blog and Podcast where Shane Jackson engages in a round-table discussion about using Syrinx, a Twitter client for the Mac. Continuing our "highlights" theme, we hear the first installment of what promises to be a multipart series on scripting with Window-Eyes which was taken from a training class held in March of this year.

Main Menu for Sat, 15 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0000

mainmenu@acbradio.org (Main Menu) — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0000

On this week's edition of Main Menu: We take a look at the technology news of the week and then we review Qwitter and McTwit, two popular Twitter clients designed especially for blind computer users.

Main Menu for Sat, 08 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0000

mainmenu@acbradio.org (Main Menu) — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0000

This week we learn about Serotek's Accessible Event, Reginald George tells us about Magic Jack, and ACB Radio managing director Larry Turnbull visits with HumanWare about the upcoming Orator screen reader for the Blackberry.

Main Menu for Sat, 01 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0000

mainmenu@acbradio.org (Main Menu) — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0000

On this week's edition of Main Menu: We begin with a short technology roundup. Next, Erin Edgar concludes her two-part series on Facebook. Finally, Reginald George demonstrates jango.com, a site where you can create your own radio station based on your music preferences. Main Menu airs on Saturdays at 1:00 UTC; that's Fridays at 9:00 Eastern time in the U.S.

Main Menu for Sat, 25 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0000

mainmenu@acbradio.org (Main Menu) — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0000

On this week's edition of Main Menu: Erin Edgar begins a two-part series on using Facebook. Main Menu first airs on Saturdays at 1:00 UTC; that's Fridays at 9:00 Eastern time in the U.S. The show repeats on Wednesdays at 1:00 UTC; that's Tuesdays at 9:00 Eastern time in the U.S.

Main Menu for Sat, 18 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0000

mainmenu@acbradio.org (Main Menu) — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0000

On this week's edition of Main Menu: We have a short technology roundup and then David Tanner demonstrates the RFB&D download service, including a brief discussion about how to transfer books to devices such as the Victor Reader Stream. Main Menu first airs on Saturdays at 1:00 UTC; that's Fridays at 9:00 Eastern time in the U.S. The show repeats on Wednesdays at 1:00 UTC; that's Tuesdays at 9:00 Eastern time in the U.S.

Main Menu for Sat, 04 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0000

mainmenu@acbradio.org (Main Menu) — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0000

This week we briefly discuss the Book Sense and then we conclude our interview with Mike Arrigo about the Mac.

Main Menu for Sat, 27 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0000

mainmenu@acbradio.org (Main Menu) — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0000

We begin part 1 of a two-part interview with Mike Arrigo regarding his experiences using VoiceOver on the Mac.

Main Menu for Sat, 20 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0000

mainmenu@acbradio.org (Main Menu) — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0000

On this week's edition of Main Menu: We devote the entire show to an interview with Bernard Maldonado and Steve Sawczyn about the Captcha solving service Solona.net and a discussion of Captcha in general.

Main Menu for Sat, 13 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0000

mainmenu@acbradio.org (Main Menu) — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0000

First, we take a quick look at public beta 1 of Window-Eyes version 7.1. Next, we visit with Tom Voss of Optasia Ministry regarding the many translations of the Bible and various other Christian books available in electronic format from the ministry. Lastly, we visit with Larry Skutchan about his life and work as well as what we can expect in the future from the technology department at APH and Blind Cool Tech.

Main Menu for Sat, 06 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0000

mainmenu@acbradio.org (Main Menu) — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0000

Jamie Pauls interviews Anna Dresner about her new book Using The Accessible iPod available from National Braille Press. Jamie Pauls presents part 2 of Using iTunes From the Keyboard, using Window-Eyes with iTunes 8.2. Finally, Jamie Pauls takes a tour of the Main Menu Web site.

Main Menu for Sat, 30 May 2009 00:00:00 +0000

mainmenu@acbradio.org (Main Menu) — Sat, 30 May 2009 00:00:00 +0000

We have a short technology roundup and then Erin Edgar talks to us about Twitter from a blindness perspective.

Main Menu for Sat, 23 May 2009 00:00:00 +0000

mainmenu@acbradio.org (Main Menu) — Sat, 23 May 2009 00:00:00 +0000

JamiePauls begins a series on using iTunes from the keyboard. Tim Cumigs reviews the MicPort ProUSB microphone preamp. Earle Harris of HandyTech North America talks about is company and the new Mobile Access Payment plan whereby a person can purchase software for their mobile phone over a six- or12month period.

Main Menu for Sat, 16 May 2009 00:00:00 +0000

mainmenu@acbradio.org (Main Menu) — Sat, 16 May 2009 00:00:00 +0000

David Tanner speaks with David Andrews about the new digital talking book players from NLS. Shane Davidson reviews Loco Locution from AllInPlay.com.

Main Menu for Wed, 18 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0000

mainmenu@acbradio.org (Main Menu) — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0000

On this episode of Main Menu, we hear about the ourplace chat rooms, a goldwave tip, a directory of internet radio stations, and the ending of Main Menu's current series. We'd like to thank all the Main Menu team for their dedication, and we appologize to the listeners.

Main Menu for Wed, 11 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0000

mainmenu@acbradio.org (Main Menu) — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0000

Jamie Pauls speaks with David Wilkinson of HumanWare about KeySoft 8 and Geoff Shang discusses EdCast for Internet broadcasting.

Main Menu for Wed, 04 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0000

mainmenu@acbradio.org (Main Menu) — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0000

Naama Arez talks about how to submit content to Main Menu. Cory Martin presents the final installment of his Mobile Geo review. Chrissie Cochran discusses the Tiros III Yamaha keyboard.

Main Menu for Wed, 25 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0000

mainmenu@acbradio.org (Main Menu) — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0000

Main Menu for Wed, 18 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0000

mainmenu@acbradio.org (Main Menu) — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0000

This week on Main Menu we have a review of the HP netbook 2133 and part 2 (of 4) of the review of the GPS system from Code factory.

Main Menu for Wed, 11 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0000

mainmenu@acbradio.org (Main Menu) — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0000

This week, we conclude our look at Station Playlist Studio. Next we here about the new Mobile Geo GPS program from Code Factory.

Main Menu for Fri, 06 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0000

mainmenu@acbradio.org (Main Menu) — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0000

The first episode of Main Menu Live. Features an introduction to the program.

Main Menu for Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0000

mainmenu@acbradio.org (Main Menu) — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0000

This week, we here the second part of our tutorial on station playlist. We then here from several users of the Optacon reading machine.

Main Menu for Wed, 28 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +0000

mainmenu@acbradio.org (Main Menu) — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +0000

This week, we begin the show by hearing all about a new show coming soon to ACB Radio Mainstream. Next, we have a tutorial from Lynn White about Station Playlist, software for internet radio broadcasters. Finally, Aaron Linsin tells us how to connect the Braille Note Empower to the internet using wi-fi.

Main Menu for Wed, 21 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +0000

mainmenu@acbradio.org (Main Menu) — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +0000

Main Menu for Wed, 14 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +0000

mainmenu@acbradio.org (Main Menu) — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +0000

This week, we here a very interesting presentation about Dectalk. Next, Stephen Guerra tells us about a new talking clock. Finally, Mathew Horspool tells us all about liquid level indicaters.

Main Menu for Wed, 07 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +0000

mainmenu@acbradio.org (Main Menu) — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +0000

On this week's Main Menu, Jorjan Hanssen tells us about the new Edirol r09HR, Jamie Pauls brings us an interview about a new Braille display petition, Shane Davidson tells us all about Twitter, and Jess Smith tells us how to install Mobile Speak.

Main Menu for Wed, 31 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0000

mainmenu@acbradio.org (Main Menu) — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0000

This week on Main Menu we will hear from Mitch Pomerantz, who has a message for us for the new year. We will then hear about an online servay on screen readers, and our feature presentation will be an interview with Greg Brayton and a virtual tour of his studio, where Greg walks us through some mixing, editing, and production.

Main Menu for Wed, 10 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0000

mainmenu@acbradio.org (Main Menu) — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0000

This week on Main Menu we will feature the second part of the Sonar audio editing tutorial given by Jorgen Hansson from Sweden, and edited by Jamie Pauls.

Main Menu for Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0000

mainmenu@acbradio.org (Main Menu) — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0000

This week on Main Menu we'll have part 2 of Chrissie's review of the Freeview TV and radio receiver, and we'll also have the first part of an extensive Sonar tutorial done by Jorgegn Hansson, and edited by Jamie Pauls.

Main Menu for Wed, 26 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0000

mainmenu@acbradio.org (Main Menu) — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0000

This week on Main Menu we'll kick off with a review of a USB freeview TV and radio receiver done by Chrissie, then we will hear an interview with Jay Leventhal from Access World Magazine done by Jamie Pauls, and we'll wrap up with a review of an accessible mobile phone, perhaps a less expensive solution than specialized software?

Main Menu for Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0000

mainmenu@acbradio.org (Main Menu) — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0000

On this week's main menu we will have the second part of Matthew Horspool's review of Jaws 10 which was released last week, and we will also have an interview Shane Dittmar did with Mr. Richard Howarth from the UK about a free podcasting service for the blind.

Main Menu for Wed, 12 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0000

mainmenu@acbradio.org (Main Menu) — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0000

This weeks program starts with the first part of Matthew Horspool's Jaws 10 review, then moves on to a review of a new solar powered talking bible.

Main Menu for Wed, 05 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0000

mainmenu@acbradio.org (Main Menu) — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0000

If you are a musician, especially a keyboard player, you won't want to miss this. Martin Harris, gives us a demonstration of the latest keyboard from Yamaha, the Tyros 3. If you think that sampled instruments aren't realistic, then you really need to listen to this demonstration. This is music computer technology at it's very best and what's more it's in a portable keyboard.

Main Menu for Wed, 29 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0000

mainmenu@acbradio.org (Main Menu) — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0000

This week's show is very mixed and varied in content. We start off with Steve Bauer telling us about a type of accessible voting machine, very relevant to the coming weeks. After that we have part 2 of Brian Hartgen's review of the IPod Nano. Following that, Shane Davidson tells us about and demonstrates Keysoft 7.5, and finally we have a very interesting interview with a bright young man about technology. What exactly does he say? You'll just have to tune in and listen!

Main Menu for Wed, 22 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0000

mainmenu@acbradio.org (Main Menu) — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0000

This week on Main Menu we have part 1 of a review by Brian Hartgen about the iPod Nano. Also, the third and final part of the Victor Reeder Stream's first "birthday party" -- a meeting recorded by Chrissie Cochrane.

Main Menu for Wed, 15 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0000

mainmenu@acbradio.org (Main Menu) — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0000

This week on Main Menu, we have an interview with Kim Charleson on the new Perkins brailler, plus part 2 of the Victor Reader Stream birthday party.

Main Menu for Wed, 08 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0000

mainmenu@acbradio.org (Main Menu) — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0000

This week on Main Menu, we bring you a piece by Tim Cumings about the On Tour speakers from JBL. Next, we bring you Web anywhere, reviewed by Tony Broome. Finally, we bring you part one of our coverage of the Victor Reader Stream birthday party.

Main Menu for Wed, 01 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0000

mainmenu@acbradio.org (Main Menu) — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0000

On this weeks Main Menu, Jamie Pauls brings us a demonstration of window eyes 7. Following that, Chrissie Cochrane demonstrates and reviews the Olympus DS-50 recorder. Finally, Jamie Pauls returns with an interview with Rory Hoffman, a blind musician.

Main Menu for Wed, 24 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0000

mainmenu@acbradio.org (Main Menu) — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0000

There are two items in this week's Main Menu. Firstly we will hear Shane Jackson's review of the new talking Ipod Nano, followed by a recording made whilst in Paris at the large music exhibition by Chrissie Cochrane, of the new Yamaha Tyros 3 music keyboard.

Main Menu for Wed, 17 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0000

mainmenu@acbradio.org (Main Menu) — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0000

On this week's Main Menu, Jamie Pauls talks with Serotek's Ricky Enger about System Access 3.0, due for release at the end of September. Chrissie then talks with Michael Feir about his publication "Personal Power", a beginners' guide to computers, specifically with the blind user in mind. We follow that with an interesting talk by Geoff Shang on the do's and don't's of audio editing, after which we hear about a new phone email system called "Voice on the Go." Finally Jamie Pauls returns with a feature on the MX Skype Recorder application.

Main Menu for Wed, 10 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0000

mainmenu@acbradio.org (Main Menu) — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0000

On this weeks Main Menu, we meet the new team, and our new host, Chrissie Cochrane. We then hear a review from Mike Capelle all about the All in Play accessible games network. James Scholls then joins us to demonstrate a cool audio player called Klango. Following that, Matthew Horsepool demonstrates the Colorino color detector from CareTec. Finally, Shane Davidson joins us to demonstrate the Tag game from All in Play.