[NJTechDiv] Fw: Top Tech Tidbits for Thursday, July 4, 2019 - Volume 714

[Jane Degenshein]

Top Tech Tidbits for Thursday, July 4, 2019 - Volume 714    loads of great 
info here
Happy 4th everyone!

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Top Tech Tidbits for Thursday, July 4, 2019 - Volume 714
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Happy US Independence Day!

1) Replay of FS Open Line
FSCast #172 is a replay of the June FS Open Line:
http://bit.ly/2RSDjOG

2) 14 In-Demand Skills You Can Learn Online NOW
There might be a good skill here, and perhaps some of the learning materials 
are accessible:
http://bit.ly/2LC9P6T

3) AppleVis Unlimited: What's New and Noteworthy for June 2019
This is the regular monthly update:
http://bit.ly/2XkSvoT

4) Voice Dream Scanner and Microsoft Soundscape Inducted Into iOS App Hall 
of Fame
These two popular programs have been awarded with Hall of Fame Membership:
http://bit.ly/2Nwu5JK

5) Voice Dream Apps on Sale
Speaking of Voice Dream Scanner, it is on sale, along with Voice Dream 
Reader and Writer, until 6 July 2019. These apps are enjoyed by virtually 
everybody who uses them:
http://bit.ly/2XkSQYH

6A) Lucia Cell Phone on Tek Talk
Lucia is a basic mobile phone that is designed for people with vision loss 
who cannot handle a smartphone. Hear about it on Tek Talk on GMT 9 July 2019 
at 00:0:0
http://bit.ly/2M464U2

6B) Tek Talk Archives
Incidentally, recordings are always made of Tek Talk a few days after the 
live airing. Look for them here:
http://bit.ly/2Nx0ik6

7) Differences between the Editor in Office 2016 and Office 365 for screen 
reader users:
This post explains procedures for checking spelling in both versions of 
Office, and shows that features in Office 365 are more powerful:
http://bit.ly/2Jt9YGO

8) Accessibility Testing Tools and When to Use Them
This free Paciello Group webinar takes place GMT 16:00 on Thursday, 11 July 
2019:
http://bit.ly/2YvnqAr

9) Less Expensive JAWS and ZoomText Certifications
Throughout July 2019, certifications of competence in JAWS and ZoomText will 
be reduced by 80%, meaning that new certifications can be purchased for 
around $20:
http://bit.ly/2XKUOWI

10) Free BrailleNote Touch Plus Audio Tutorial
This tutorial from Mystic Access is available to all in MP3 and DAISY 
formats:
http://bit.ly/2FRjd2x

11) Android iOS Comparison from Mystic Access
The next free class from Mystic Access will offer a comparison of these two 
systems, on GMT Friday, 26 July 2019 at 00:30. To get registration 
information, join the mailing list, which can be done from any of their 
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12) Dating in the Digital Age
Speaking of Mystic Access, Eyes on Success interviews Kim Loftus about her 
book about online dating for Episode #1927:
http://bit.ly/2p6t5h5

13) Gear up for Summer Conventions with BBQ #187
Lots of anticipation for the NFB convention, with lists of products, but 
also good information about developments with other products and especially 
Tap Tap See:
http://bit.ly/2xrqbqw

14) How to Meet WCAG (Quick Reference)
This is a well-designed summary of Web Accessibility guidelines:
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