I don’t usually post things from the Serotalk Podcast here, but, The Serotek Story Documentary is so compelling that I figured I would post it. Of course I’m biased!If you haven’t put the Serotalk Podcast on your RSS, shame on you! LOL! Really though, it is a great resource for information on what’s happening in the World of technology according to a few blind and rather disturbed geeks! So, if … [Read more...] about The Serotek Story Documentary A Must For your Audio Archive
Serotek News
The Passing of Richard Costa
It is with a great deal of sadness that we must share the news that Richard Costa passed away from a heart attack on December 12 2009. Richard was one of the first Serotek customers to sign up for Freedombox (now SAMNet) in 2002, and he was truly a blessing to the entire blind community. Richard always had a kind word for everyone, and he had such a passion for technology. Richard could be … [Read more...] about The Passing of Richard Costa
Season’s Meetings from Serotek
Accessible Event makes meetings, lectures, and webinars fully accessible to all participants, and no meeting is too large or too small forAccessible Eventto handle. We understand that important meetings don’t just happen in huge corporations. To that end, we’ve made a few changes that make it easier and more affordable than ever to bring accessibility to even the smallest group event. First, … [Read more...] about Season’s Meetings from Serotek
And the Winner is
Thanks to everyone who purchased Serotek products between Black Friday, November 27 and Cyber Monday, November 30. We were excited to see so many people joining the Serotek community for the first time, and we were happy to see so many long-time customers purchasing SAMNet subscriptions, new text-to-speech engines, and lots more. And for one lucky person, the excitement doesn’t end with the … [Read more...] about And the Winner is
Save With Serotek and win!!
The day after Thanksgiving, now known as "Black Friday", has become an annual tradition, marking the beginning of the holiday season. Retailers slash prices on the year's must-haves, and bargain hunters stampede the doors in a mad dash to get that last great deal,.At Serotek, every day is Black Friday, except without the crowds. With low prices on assistive technology, 365 days a year; and with no … [Read more...] about Save With Serotek and win!!
SHINANO KENSHI CORPORATION-LLC (SKC) TEAMS WITH SEROTEK CORPORATION FOR PRODUCT COMPATIBILITY
PLEXTALK® Pocket (PTP1) Digital Talking Book Player now enables transfer of SAMNet™ content.Los Angeles, CA – November 17, 2009 – Shinano Kenshi Corporation-LLC (SKC) has aligned with Serotek Corporation, a leading provider of internet and digital information accessibility software and services, to enable Serotek’s family of System Access products to be used with Shinano Kenshi’s PLEXTALK® Pocket … [Read more...] about SHINANO KENSHI CORPORATION-LLC (SKC) TEAMS WITH SEROTEK CORPORATION FOR PRODUCT COMPATIBILITY
What I think About the Intel Reader
Yesterday marked the release of a product which, according to Intel, would revolutionize the way the blind and others with reading disabilities accessed printed materials. During those few fleeting moments between hearing of the announcement and reading the actual press release, I had high hopes that a mainstream company would demonstrate its dedication to accessibility and innovation at an … [Read more...] about What I think About the Intel Reader
Access to iTunes 9.0 is here!
This past Wednesday, Apple held a media event to showcase new products. With a musical theme, Apple announced many exciting developments, particularly of interest to people who are blind. With the introduction of the Voiceover screen reader for the iPod Touch and an updated Voiceover interface for the iPod Nano, as well as accessibility updates to the iPhone OS utilized on both the iPhone and iPod … [Read more...] about Access to iTunes 9.0 is here!
Who Says? You Can’t Build It and They Will Come
Knowbility blogger Desiree at Universally Designed gives us a wonderful tutorial in Webinars in her September 2nd posting along with an introduction to Serotek’s Accessible Event, which makes this phenomenally useful tool completely accessible to the blind, deaf, and deaf-blind. Desiree gives our AE team a lot of well-deserved pats on the back. That’s the way it should be because our people are … [Read more...] about Who Says? You Can’t Build It and They Will Come
Three Great Convention Week Specials
It’s convention time again, and whether you’re headed to theMotor City, enjoying time in sunny Orlando, or relaxing at home, Serotek has everything you need to stay connected wherever you are.The following specials are available beginning Friday July 3 and ending Friday July 10 at noon Eastern.Enter to win a Lenovo IdeaPad S10 Netbook with SA Atom LicenseAre you ready to jump in to the … [Read more...] about Three Great Convention Week Specials
Major Announcement to Forever Change Access Technology
June 23RD, Serotek announced the launch of Accessible Event that will forever change access technology. The press conference was held live from the National Press Club in Washington D.C..AccessibleEvent.comListen to, and/or View the June 23 Accessible Event Press Conference.Accessible Event Demo of A Staff Meeting … [Read more...] about Major Announcement to Forever Change Access Technology
Why is it that Apple always seems to get to the future first?
I just purchased an iPhone. I paid the same price as any other person -- $299 for the 32 gigabyte version plus tax. Like anyone else I had to subscribe to AT&T’s network – at least for a couple of months. We can see about changing phone networks later.VoiceOver, the screen reader which has shipped free in every Apple computer since 2005, is built right into the iPhone 3G S. There’s nothing … [Read more...] about Why is it that Apple always seems to get to the future first?
Serotek Memorial Day Weekend Sale!
Now through Memorial Day, Monday May 25 at Midnight Eastern U.S., save $200 off System Access Mobile. For just $299, normally $499, you get licenses for two computers, plus a third license for a U3-enabled USB key to take to any other computer. With free lifetime upgrades, and the ability for you to switch to any two computers you choose, this will be the last money you will ever need to spend for … [Read more...] about Serotek Memorial Day Weekend Sale!
If it isn’t accessible, it has no value
The other day a friend of mine tried once again to interest me in World Ventures. He had tried once before – asking me to look at their Web site and see how it could be improved for accessibility. I did and the site had several flaws. I made contact with World Ventures/Rovia developers offering some suggestions which they apparently ignored. This time my friend forwarded a new web site … [Read more...] about If it isn’t accessible, it has no value
Envision Selects Serotek Software for Youth Camp
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn – May 15, 2009 – Serotek Corporation, the leading provider of internet and digital information accessibility software and services, announced today that Envision®, a Kansas based agency that combines employment opportunities with rehabilitation services and public education, has selected its System Access™ software for its 4th Annual Residential Assistive … [Read more...] about Envision Selects Serotek Software for Youth Camp
200 Reasons Not to Purchase A SMA
Now through April 30, Serotek is offering $200 off System Access Mobile™ for anyone whose software maintenance agreement has lapsed, or who is not entitled to any additional upgrades with their SMA for Jaws® for Windows® or Window-Eyes™. Break away from the tyranny of price gouging for trivial updates. For just $299, purchase System Access for two computers that you can change … [Read more...] about 200 Reasons Not to Purchase A SMA
Deck Chairs On The Titanic
It’s April 15th. Tax day tea party fanatics are holding a national protest against government spending. Of course government spending keeps us blind people going. Without SSDI and government subsidized technology and training, most of us would be a lot worse off than we are today. What may look like waste to conservatives looks like a lifeline to us.Today is also the 97th anniversary of the … [Read more...] about Deck Chairs On The Titanic
SAM Net Icon/Braille Plus Add-on is Installable Again
Some users have reported that when trying to install the SAM Net add-on for the Icon or Braille Plus, the device just looped the clicking sound without making any progress. We've just fixed this problem. We apologize for the inconvenience, and we hope you'll continue to enjoy all of the benefits of SAM Net on your portable device. … [Read more...] about SAM Net Icon/Braille Plus Add-on is Installable Again
Petition to Authors Guild and Amazon Concerning Kindle 2
We at Serotek, along with many, are engaged in a campaign to obtain access for the blind and others with print disabilities to e-books available for Amazon's new Kindle 2 e-book reader. The new reader, which Amazon is working to make fully accessible to the blind, has the ability to use text-to-speech to read these e-books aloud; but under pressurefrom the Authors Guild, Amazon has announced that … [Read more...] about Petition to Authors Guild and Amazon Concerning Kindle 2
Join Mike Calvo On Site Or Remotely for CSUN
Serotek's CEO, Mike Calvo, will be presenting a session at the upcomingCenter on Disabilities CSUN Conference held in Los Angeles. The sessionwill take place on Thursday, March 19 at 12:00 PM PST, 3:00 PM EST, in the Pacific room of the Renaissance Montura Hotel.For those who are unable to attend the event on site, the session,including audio and PowerPoint presentation can still be … [Read more...] about Join Mike Calvo On Site Or Remotely for CSUN
