IBM gained a bit of press with its recently announced Social Accessibility Project which promises to broker a service that makes Web sites accessible to users of Jaws and Internet Explorer. Almost immediately thereafter, WebVisum was touted for its tools that make sites accessible via Firefox. Both of these efforts are stragglers, wandering onto the field some four years after Serotek announced … [Read more...] about Isn’t It Ironic?
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Mike Calvo Presents at the General Session of the 47th Annual ACB Convention
Mike Calvo gave a well-received talk at the July 9rd morning General Session of the 47th Annual Convention of the American Council of the Blind. Everyone is now invited to listen to an archive of this special event. … [Read more...] about Mike Calvo Presents at the General Session of the 47th Annual ACB Convention
This Year’s Convention Adventures
So I am now getting ready to go home after 2 long weeks on the road. Wow! What a rush it's been. From Dalis to Louisville I have had a blast hanging out with many of you and being humbled with your good wishes and encouraging support.I had so many things to say and for several reasons just decided to speak to the people I had in front of me, from the heart, and post my actual speech here. Should I … [Read more...] about This Year’s Convention Adventures
Mike Calvo Presents at the General Session of the 68th Annual NFB Convention
Mike Calvo gave a well-received talk at the July 3rd morning General Session of the 68th Annual Convention of the National Federation of the Blind. Everyone is now invited to listen to an archive of this special event. … [Read more...] about Mike Calvo Presents at the General Session of the 68th Annual NFB Convention
In Memory Of Clarence Whaley
I am saddened by the passing of Clarence Whaley. He is one of the special people you meet from time to time in the adaptive technology industry whose only interest is making life a little fairer for blind people. I just saw him and Raul at CSUN. He’s one of the people who helped convince me that a guide dog would make my life a whole lot easier.Clarence was a great role model showing us that you … [Read more...] about In Memory Of Clarence Whaley
Serotek Summer Sizzle: Win a Complete Digital Lifestyle Makeover
Serotek’s Accessible Digital Lifestyle is a hot topic and getting hotter. Here’s your chance to add some sizzle to your life by participating in our online survey and enrolling to win a complete digital lifestyle makeover.Here’s what you can win:ASUS 8G 2 pound Netbook PC with 1 gigabyte of main memory and an 8 gigabyte hard drive fully equipped for accessible, wireless networkingA complete … [Read more...] about Serotek Summer Sizzle: Win a Complete Digital Lifestyle Makeover
Changes in System Access 2.5.0
Accessible Digital Lifestyle Fixed a problem which prevented the SA Mobile Network browser from starting the Amazon MP3 Downloader.Eliminated an error message which was appearing when logging into Napster from the SA Mobile Network browser. Note that other error messages still appear when using Napster with the current beta of Internet Explorer 8; this isn't a problem with System Access or the SA … [Read more...] about Changes in System Access 2.5.0
An Open Letter To Independent Living Adult Blind Professionals
Independent Living Adult Blind (ILAB) service organizations face a unique challenge as baby boomers become seniors and many experience vision loss. The impact of a rapid loss of vision can be devastating. In very short order, a person loses every point of reference. They feel cut off, isolated, disoriented, and afraid. A once-friendly world is suddenly an alien place with everything that was once … [Read more...] about An Open Letter To Independent Living Adult Blind Professionals
Serving More People, Better, And For Less
“The baby boomers are coming! The baby boomers are coming!” You can hear the cry ringing out in agencies and organizations that work with blind and low vision people throughout the country. And, just when they need more money and resources to deal with the influx of newly blind seniors, the Federal and state governments, feeling the crunch of a poor economy and a raging Federal deficit, are … [Read more...] about Serving More People, Better, And For Less
Retooling for Baby Boomers: Helping Vocational Rehab Organizations Meet The Coming Surge in Demand
Retooling for Baby Boomers:Helping Vocational Rehab OrganizationsMeet The Coming Surge in DemandThere has always been a strong link between age and blindness. Numerous diseases and conditions we associate with aging that result in impairment or loss of vision. This year, the first of the baby boomers reach retirement age and what follows will likely be a rapidly increasing demand for … [Read more...] about Retooling for Baby Boomers: Helping Vocational Rehab Organizations Meet The Coming Surge in Demand
Changes in System Access 2.4.8
Internet Explorer and New SA Mobile Network Browser Fixed a bug which caused System Access to hang the browser when tabbing through some pages, such as the results page on Froogle. SA Mobile Media Library You can now play WMA files in your media library and transfer them to a ZEN Stone. Victor Reader Stream Support When you connect to the Victor Reader Stream, the SA Mobile Network browser will … [Read more...] about Changes in System Access 2.4.8
Dining with Giants
We had an opportunity on Friday to have dinner with some folks who have made a difference in each of our lives. The occasion was the annual American Foundation for the Blind accessibility awards dinner and we were there because Serotek received the award for System Access To Go. My wife and I were in rare company and we were honored to be there. SAToGo has indeed made a difference in many … [Read more...] about Dining with Giants
Changes in System Access 2.4.7
This update introduces two features related to the accessible digital lifestyle: access to the Songza.com music search engine and Internet jukebox, and improved access to Major League Baseball's audio and video streams. Songza You can now use Songza with System Access, in either Internet Explorer or our own browser, to search for songs, listen to the songs you find, create playlists, and more. You … [Read more...] about Changes in System Access 2.4.7
Changes in System Access 2.4.4
Starting with this update, you should no longer need to use our old browser, which will go away in a week or so. Instant Messenger Our instant messenger is now available in the new SA Mobile Network browser.Made sign-in and sign-out alerts configurable per account.You will no longer hear sign-in and sign-out alerts when the SA Mobile Media Player is in the foreground. Miscellaneous You will no … [Read more...] about Changes in System Access 2.4.4
Changes in System Access 2.4.0
Screen Magnification System Access 2.4 introduces full-screen magnification. The screen can be magnified with a factor from 1.25x to 6x, adjusted in 0.25x increments. The colors can also be inverted, so black becomes white and vice versa. For more information, including magnification-related keyboard commands, refer to the System Access online help. System Access Browser This update also … [Read more...] about Changes in System Access 2.4.0
Serotek CSUN 2008 Announcement
We cordially invite you to join us at booth 357 at the Marriott LAX for the annual CSUN conference, March 12 through March 15. We’ll be showcasing several exciting new features of System Access and the System Access Mobile Network that you won’t want to miss. First, we are proud to announce the addition of magnification to our System Access software. Magnification ranges from 1.25X to 6X, and … [Read more...] about Serotek CSUN 2008 Announcement
Changes in System Access 2.3.0.195
New Browser Added an explanation of keystrokes which changed from the old browser to the new. If you previously used the old browser, this message will appear when you run the new browser for the first time, and never again.In the "Notes" section, voice notes now work in the new browser, as they did in the old.Added support for Audible Manager to the new browser. Note that you must still install … [Read more...] about Changes in System Access 2.3.0.195
Changes in System Access 2.3.0.189
System Access Browser Re-added the "Copy Shortcut" command to the context menu for links. … [Read more...] about Changes in System Access 2.3.0.189
Changes in System Access 2.3.0.188
Starting with this version, the new System Access browser is used by default when you choose to connect from the SA Mobile Network from the System Access menu, or when you launch the SA Mobile Network icon on the Windows desktop. The old, Mozilla-based browser is still available; it's now the second option on the System Access menu. If you previously set the old browser as your default browser, … [Read more...] about Changes in System Access 2.3.0.188
Changes in System Access 2.3.0.187
Accessible Digital Lifestyle Audio demos of the features described below are available. The new SA Mobile Network browser now supports the Amazon MP3 downloader, which we strongly recommend that you use when buying music from the Amazon MP3 store.You can now transfer described movie audio, other SA Mobile Network audio content such as old-time radio, RSS news articles, podcasts, email, and forum … [Read more...] about Changes in System Access 2.3.0.187
