[Cabs] Fw: Accessible World presents Tek Talk, The Orator Screen Reader, August 26, 2009

[Nehemiah Hall]

Accessible World presents Tek Talk, The Orator Screen Reader, August 31, 2009Thought some might find of interest.
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Subject: Accessible World presents Tek Talk, The Orator Screen Reader, August 26, 2009



     
               
         Accessible World presents Tek Talk, The Orator Screen Reader, August 31, 2009 
            (a large print text only version is available at: http://www.humanware.ca/web/en/newsletter/56-t.htm) 

             
            In today's world access to information on the go is key and highly related to the ability to communicate via portable mobile solution. The constant evolution of mass-market electronics has been providing more portability than ever before and smartphones are quickly becoming the predominant way that business professionals, individual consumers and students stay in touch with their friends, family and information while on the go. Unfortunately this mobile technology creates accessibility challenges for people who are blind and visually impaired. 

            One of the most popular mobile devices today is the Blackberry. Orator is a unique screen reader software that brings your BlackBerry® Smartphone to life using state of the art text to speech (TTS) technology with adjustable volume and speech rate to let you access and interact with the Smartphone applications. Orator converts the information presented visually on the device screen into intuitive and familiar speech output. Whether you are at work, home or on the go, Orator will let you manage your emails and contacts, make and receive calls, compose and read text messages and other features while on the go. Powered by Code Factory and design for the new generation of BlackBerry® smart phones with full QWERTY keyboard, Orator will provide you with a unique mobile communication experience. 

            Orator provides you: 

              a.. State of the art TTS engine voice output 
              b.. Auto start mode when the device turns on 
              c.. Full control over the speed and pitch of the voice 
              d.. Different verbosity levels to allow users to define the amount of information provided 
              e.. Keyboard echo settings for text entry 
              f.. Easy to use command structure 
              g.. Training mode to help familiarize yourself with the structure 
              h.. Fully operational during a call 
              i.. Multi language support 
              j.. Support documentation on the device 
            Presenter: Michel Pepin, Products Manager, Humanware
            Email: michel.pepin at humanware.com 

            Date: Monday, August 31st, 2009 

            Time: 

              5:00 p.m. PDT
              6:00 p.m. MDT
              7:00 p.m. CDT
              8:00 p.m. EDT
              and elsewhere in the world Tuesday 0:00 GMT 

            Approximately 15 minutes prior to the event start time; go to The Pat Price Tek Talk Training Room at: 

            http://conference321.com/masteradmin/room.asp?id=rsc9613dc89eb2 
            Or, alternatively. 

            Select The Pat Price Tek Talk Training Room at: www.accessibleworld.org Enter your first and last names on the sign-in screen. 

            If you are a first-time user of the Talking Communities online conferencing software, there is a small, safe software program that you need to download and then run. A link to the software is available on every entry screen to the Accessible World rooms 

            All online interactive programs require no password, are free of charge, and open to anyone worldwide having an Internet connection, a computer, speakers, and a sound card. Those with microphones can interact audibly with the presenters and others in the virtual audience. To speak to us, hold down the control key and let up to listen. If a microphone is not available, you may text chat with the attendees. 

            All Tek Talk Training events are recorded and archived. If you are unable to participate live at the above times then you may download the presentation or podcast from the Accessible World Recent Additions at www.accessibleworld.org. Previous Tek Talk programs are available by selecting Tek Talk Archives on the same webpage. 

            Accessible World uses News Wires, like this one, to inform people of the topic and times for the many Discussion Groups on Accessible World. The lists are announce only to keep the traffic to a minimum. You can join the Accessible World Announce List, the Tek Talk Announce List or the Sports Talk Announce List by completing the form at: www.accessibleworld.org/mailinglists 

            Accessible World also provides a Tek Talk Discussion List. This list is intended to give you an opportunity to ask computer related questions, suggest topics to be used in the weekly Monday training programs, or just to interact with others interested in using assistive devices to access computers. You may sign up for this list by selecting the Tek Talk Discussion link on the same page and completing the form. 

            Accessible World Contacts: 

              Robert Acosta, Chair
              Accessible World
              818-998-0044
              Email: boacosta at pacbell.net
              Web: http://www.helpinghands4theblind.com/ 

              Joann Becker, Events Coordinator
              Accessible World
              617-969-1213
              Email: joannbecker at pcomcast.net 

              George Buys, CEO.
              Talking Communities
              Email: buys at talkingcommunities.com 

            The Accessible World, a division of Helping Hands For The Blind, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, seeks to educate the general public, the disabled community and the professionals who serve them by providing highly relevant information about new products, services, and training opportunities designed specifically to eliminate geographic and access barriers that adversely affect them 
           
        
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