We at Serotek take pride every day in making the world a little more accessible. We appreciated the positive coverage in the respected AFB Access World.Five greate articles in theMarch 2009 Edition:ATIA 2009A New Way to Find Old Friends: A Review of the Accessibility of FacebookScreen-Reading Alternatives: An Overview of Lower-cost OptionsStudy of Factors Affecting Learning to Use a Computer by … [Read more...] about March 2009 Access World
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Petition Asking Amazon to make the New Kindle 2 Fully Accessible
A petition has been started asking Amazon Technologies, Inc. to add voice prompts to make the new Kindle 2 fully accessible to blind and partially sighted persons.rEad and Sign Petition Asking Amazon to Make the Kindle 2 Fully Accessible The text reads as follows:We, the undersigned, ask Amazon Technologies, Inc., and its affiliates, to modify the new Kindle 2, and add the ability to have all … [Read more...] about Petition Asking Amazon to make the New Kindle 2 Fully Accessible
Our Birthday and President’s Day? Wow!
Not four score, but seven years ago we launched Serotek. I like to think that the company was conceived on liberty. In fact our first product was all about emancipation – helping blind people access the internet with little or no training, using an easy menu selection process. Even the name was liberty-based, but we’ve since stopped using that brand name. The first product was an Internet … [Read more...] about Our Birthday and President’s Day? Wow!
35 Interviews From ATIA
Despite a severe ice storm, one broken laptop, and a few other unexpected surprises, we broadcast and recorded 35 conversations with vendors at ATIA in Orlando Florida.SeroTalk Page With 35 Interviews and Links to Websites … [Read more...] about 35 Interviews From ATIA
Rest In Peace SMA
Listen to Announcement Declaring the Death of the SMA (Software Maintenance Agreement)NEWS RELEASEFor Immediate ReleaseMedia Contact: pr@serotek.com612.720.1068Technical Contact :info@serotek.comSerotek Announces an End to Software Maintenance AgreementsIndustry Standard SMAs No Longer StandardMINNEAPOLIS, Minn - January 28, 2009 - Serotek Corporation, the leading provider of internet and … [Read more...] about Rest In Peace SMA
Vision Australia
MINNEAPOLIS, Jan. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Serotek Corporation, the leading provider of internet and digital information accessibility software and services, today announced that Vision Australia, the leading provider of blindness and low vision services in Australia, is its primary provider of the Serotek product range in Australia. Formed in 2004 by the merger of the Royal Blind Society, the Royal … [Read more...] about Vision Australia
Send PAC Mate Packing
Before I begin the topic of this certainly provocative subject matter, let me say that I have absolutely no stake in any of the companies or products mentioned in this article. The success of the products like PAC Mate and others mentioned in this article would have never been made possible had it not been for pioneers both in the hardware and software industry. Hundreds of thousands of blind … [Read more...] about Send PAC Mate Packing
Out of the Ghetto and in to the Digital Lifestyle
A ghetto is a portion of a city in which members of a minority group are coerced to live through social, cultural, legal, and/or economic pressure. Ghettos are often separated from the city at large by a wall or other natural barrier. But the real barrier is fear: fear of outsiders by those within the ghetto and fear of ghetto-dwellers by those outside the ghetto.If you’ve read this article in … [Read more...] about Out of the Ghetto and in to the Digital Lifestyle
Serotek Leads The Way In 64 Bit Support
Someone has well said: "Do what you enjoy and you will never work a day in your life." A talk radio host said it this way: "I am having more fun than a human being should be allowed to have." "So what am I doing that is so much fun?" Well, to start with, I am associated with Serotek. Even if I were not being paid, I still would be hanging around here. Having been a part of the community for more … [Read more...] about Serotek Leads The Way In 64 Bit Support
Dollar General Adding Point of Sale Terminals to All Stores Over the Next 15 Months
Dollar General, a national discount retailer with more than 8,000 stores in 35states, announced On Dec. 10, 2008 that it will be installing tactile point ofsale devices in all its stores over the next 15 months, so that customers who are blind and visually impaired can independently enter their PIN when using a point of sale device. The announcement is the result of an agreement the company … [Read more...] about Dollar General Adding Point of Sale Terminals to All Stores Over the Next 15 Months
Accessibility Anywhere Braille Display Petition
A petition has been started by George McDermith, asking Braille display manufacturers to base their drivers on the human interface protocol, found on all Windows computers. Such a design philosophy will ensure that users can be certain of having support for their Braille display on any computer, not just one which has been custom-configured for such access, and will eliminate the need to depend on … [Read more...] about Accessibility Anywhere Braille Display Petition
NEWS RELEASE
For Immediate Release Media Contact: E-mail pr@serotek.com612.720.1068 Technical Contact :E-mail info@serotek.com Serotek First to Offer 64-Bit SupportSystem Access 3.0 Sets New Standard in Assistive Technology MINNEAPOLIS, Minn – December 3, 2008 – Serotek Corporation, the leading provider of internet and digital information accessibility software and … [Read more...] about NEWS RELEASE
Serotek Extends offer of $200 off the purchase of $399 or more Through Dec. 3RD, 2008
Due to popular demand, we are extending our offer of $200 off the purchase of $399 or more through Wednesday, Dec. 3RD at Midnight Eastern. Get $200 off System Access screen reader version 3.0, System Access Mobile Network, Neospeech, Document Scan, additional machine licenses, or a Netbook computer with System Access. Call toll-fre 866-202-0520 or visit the Serotek Purchase Page … [Read more...] about Serotek Extends offer of $200 off the purchase of $399 or more Through Dec. 3RD, 2008
Second SeroTalk Podcast Holiday Special
Listen to the second SeroTalk podcast holiday specialMike Calvo announced the official release of System Access 3.0, and $200 Black Friday discount from Nov 28 thru Dec. 1st. For more access for less, call 866-202-0520 or visitwww.serotek.comMike Calvo recommends the ultimate coffee, tea and hot chocolate maker technology called Tassimo. He recommends getting the Bosch brand TAS10 for $99 if … [Read more...] about Second SeroTalk Podcast Holiday Special
SeroTalk Podcast
Hello, my name is Michael lauf. Some of you may remember me from the internet radio show called Handi-Talk back in 1999. I met many great peple from doing that program, including Mike Calvo. I am excited to now be a part of the Serotek team as of November 3, 2008. In addition to taking the variety of content on the System Access Mobile Network to a whole new leverl, I will also be creating … [Read more...] about SeroTalk Podcast
Serotek CEO Announced as Tekne Award Finalist
For Immediate ReleaseMedia Contact: pr@serotek.comTechnical Contact : info@serotek.comCalvo recognized as one of Minnesota’s top technology innovators and leadersMINNEAPOLIS, Minn – September 30, 2008 – Mike Calvo, founder and CEO of Serotek Corporation, the leading provider of Internet and digital information accessibility software and services, was named as a Technology Executive of the Year … [Read more...] about Serotek CEO Announced as Tekne Award Finalist
Ipod and Itunes are now accessible to the blind!
This was an important week for blind people. Apple, a company that has long ignored the need for accessibility in it’s consumer devices brought out a new 4th generation version of the Ipod Nano that, when combined with Itunes version 8,is accessible. GW Micro took Apple where no other AT company has been able to lead them. It is a wonderful success and a gift to blind people everywhere.Us … [Read more...] about Ipod and Itunes are now accessible to the blind!
WINNERS OF SUMMER SIZZLE READY TO COOK
Since its announcement in early June, eager contestants have entered and anticipated the drawing for the Serotek Summer Sizzle, a contest offering $2000 worth of products comprising a Digital Lifestyle Makeover for the lucky winner. Nearly 2000 people from some 30 countries entered the online drawing, simply by completing a survey identifying personal styles and preferences as blind computer … [Read more...] about WINNERS OF SUMMER SIZZLE READY TO COOK
Dr. Mark Maurer’s letter encouraging rehab centers to give their blind clientele their choice when it comes to selecting accessibility tools
I am a little tardy responding to Dr. Mark Maurer’s letter, at the end of this post, encouraging rehab centers to give their blind clientele their choice when it comes to selecting accessibility tools, such as screen readers. We agree with Dr. Maurer wholeheartedly. There are two considerations, however, that the letter did not address:1. To make an informed choice, blind consumers need access to … [Read more...] about Dr. Mark Maurer’s letter encouraging rehab centers to give their blind clientele their choice when it comes to selecting accessibility tools
CEO Joins Students at Technology Camp
Students everywhere are enjoying the last few weeks of summer before the school year begins. When asked to describe how they spent their summer vacation, 12 lucky students in Cincinnati, Ohio will undoubtedly have quite a story to tell. The students attended the first technology camp hosted by the Clovernook Center for The Blind and Visually Impaired. Mike Calvo had the opportunity to join in … [Read more...] about CEO Joins Students at Technology Camp
