There is a new virsion of the Serotek SAMobile add on for the Icon and the Braillle Plus. You can download this update by pointing your Mobile Manager's web browser to:
http://www.samobile.net/icon
However, you must do this on your Icon/Braille Plus!
Saturday, November 08, 2008
Back in Business!
I’m back! My last post was on September 26. Sorry! I was in Louisville Kentucky for 4 days with my essay award, and then I got back and I have had a lot to do. I will again be getting back to the blog with the latest tech ramblings from me and the latest AT News. Sorry for the blog drought, and hello, all new readers!
Friday, September 26, 2008
GW Micro is proud to announce the official release of Window-Eyes 7.0. The maturity of Window-Eyes has reached unprecedenWindoe Eyes 7.0 is released!
GW Micro is proud to announce the official release of Window-Eyes 7.0. The maturity of Window-Eyes has reached unprecedented levels in this latest version.
The addition of scripting support provides users with the tools to enhance the accessibility and usability of third party applications, the operating system, and even Window-Eyes itself. GW Micro has always stood by the statement that Window-Eyes does not include complicated and proprietary scripting support, and that statement remains true with Window-Eyes 7.0. Instead, the addition of an industry standard scripting interface using tools that already exist in the Windows operating system allows users new to scripting, seasoned programmers, and everyone in between to take full advantage of this powerful new feature without getting bogged down in a complex and rigid programming environment. Users not interested in creating scripts can still take advantage of scripts written by other users through an intuitive script management system.
GW Micro is also proud to offer a centralized script repository where both script users and script developers can gather to distribute and discuss Window-Eyes scripts. More information can be found at http://www.gwmicro.com/sc.
Window-Eyes 7.0 contains several other features, including many Browse Mode enhancements, the inclusion of a new Eloquence synthesizer, support for both Firefox 3 and Internet Explorer 8, and overall increased speed and stability. Window-Eyes 7.0 is fully Unicode compliant, allowing for more localization options for virtually any language. In addition, Window-Eyes 7.0 is the first screen reader to provide support for iTunes 8, including access to the Apple iTunes store.
Thank you to everyone involved in the public beta cycle. Window-Eyes continues to lead the way in adaptive technology because of the dedication of our customers.
Window-Eyes 7.0 is a paid upgrade for existing Window-Eyes users. If you own Window-Eyes 6.1, you may purchase an upgrade to Window-Eyes 7.0 for $175, plus shipping. If you already own Window-Eyes 6.1, and have an active SMA, you will be receiving your Window-Eyes 7.0 CD in the mail soon. Please be patient; all Window-Eyes SMA CDs are our first priority. You may also choose to download your Window-Eyes 7.0 upgrade for immediate installation. To download the Window-Eyes 7.0 upgrade, to check the status of your SMA account, or to determine your upgrade eligibility, go to the Window-Eyes Help menu, and choose the Window-Eyes Upgrade option. Alternatively, you can visit http://www.gwmicro.com/upgrade, and follow the instructions.
If you own a version of Window-Eyes older than 6.1, refer to the GW Micro Window-Eyes Upgrade Catalog page (https://www.gwmicro.com/Catalog/Upgrades/) for applicable upgrade costs.
Window-Eyes 7.0 supports Windows 2000, Windows XP (32-bit versions of Home, Professional, and Media Center), Windows Server 2003, Windows Vista (all 32-bit versions), and Windows Server 2008 (all 32-bit versions).
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at 260-489-3671, or support@gwmicro.com.
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The addition of scripting support provides users with the tools to enhance the accessibility and usability of third party applications, the operating system, and even Window-Eyes itself. GW Micro has always stood by the statement that Window-Eyes does not include complicated and proprietary scripting support, and that statement remains true with Window-Eyes 7.0. Instead, the addition of an industry standard scripting interface using tools that already exist in the Windows operating system allows users new to scripting, seasoned programmers, and everyone in between to take full advantage of this powerful new feature without getting bogged down in a complex and rigid programming environment. Users not interested in creating scripts can still take advantage of scripts written by other users through an intuitive script management system.
GW Micro is also proud to offer a centralized script repository where both script users and script developers can gather to distribute and discuss Window-Eyes scripts. More information can be found at http://www.gwmicro.com/sc.
Window-Eyes 7.0 contains several other features, including many Browse Mode enhancements, the inclusion of a new Eloquence synthesizer, support for both Firefox 3 and Internet Explorer 8, and overall increased speed and stability. Window-Eyes 7.0 is fully Unicode compliant, allowing for more localization options for virtually any language. In addition, Window-Eyes 7.0 is the first screen reader to provide support for iTunes 8, including access to the Apple iTunes store.
Thank you to everyone involved in the public beta cycle. Window-Eyes continues to lead the way in adaptive technology because of the dedication of our customers.
Window-Eyes 7.0 is a paid upgrade for existing Window-Eyes users. If you own Window-Eyes 6.1, you may purchase an upgrade to Window-Eyes 7.0 for $175, plus shipping. If you already own Window-Eyes 6.1, and have an active SMA, you will be receiving your Window-Eyes 7.0 CD in the mail soon. Please be patient; all Window-Eyes SMA CDs are our first priority. You may also choose to download your Window-Eyes 7.0 upgrade for immediate installation. To download the Window-Eyes 7.0 upgrade, to check the status of your SMA account, or to determine your upgrade eligibility, go to the Window-Eyes Help menu, and choose the Window-Eyes Upgrade option. Alternatively, you can visit http://www.gwmicro.com/upgrade, and follow the instructions.
If you own a version of Window-Eyes older than 6.1, refer to the GW Micro Window-Eyes Upgrade Catalog page (https://www.gwmicro.com/Catalog/Upgrades/) for applicable upgrade costs.
Window-Eyes 7.0 supports Windows 2000, Windows XP (32-bit versions of Home, Professional, and Media Center), Windows Server 2003, Windows Vista (all 32-bit versions), and Windows Server 2008 (all 32-bit versions).
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at 260-489-3671, or support@gwmicro.com.
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GWMicro Price Change!
Effective Immediately - Price Reduction for the Portable SenseView and Portable SenseView Duo! Due to improvements, the prices of the Portable SenseView P430 and the Portable SenseView Duo M430 have lowered. The new price of the Portable SenseView model P430 is $795 and the Portable SenseView Duo model M430 is $995. Since the new price of the PSV Duo is a significant drop to a brand new product, we felt it was important to offer refunds. This refund must be claimed within 60 days. If you bought a Portable SenseView Duo directly from GW Micro, please contact us to work out the refund. If you bought it from one of our dealers, please contact them to work out the refund. This will take some effort and time so please be patient when you call. Please remember this refund is only for the Portable SenseView Duo model M430 not the original Portable SenseView model P430 and it must be claimed within 60 days. If you have any questions please feel free to contact us by calling 260-489-3671 or email salesatgwmicrodotcom.
Saturday, September 13, 2008
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
JAWS 10.0 Public Beta released!
This is late, sorry!
http://freedomscientific.com/downloads/jaws/JAWS-public-beta.asp
Is where you can go to find out about JAWS 10.0 beta, and what's new.
It is really a fantastic beta! E
http://freedomscientific.com/downloads/jaws/JAWS-public-beta.asp
Is where you can go to find out about JAWS 10.0 beta, and what's new.
It is really a fantastic beta! E
Friday, September 05, 2008
Braille Sense Plus Training in Chicago, IL
When: Thursday, September 18, 2008What: Braille Sense Plus TrainingWho: Jeremy Curry
We have a limited number of spots for the free Braille Sense Plus training. Contact the Guild for the Blind to register for this rare event. Are you a teacher, and looking for a Braille notetaker for your students? Are you a student looking for a new notetaker? Or, perhaps you work for the government, and are interested in the latest assistive technology. This is a rare opportunity for you to get hands-on training on the latest Braille notetaker available: the Braille Sense Plus. The Braille Sense Plus replaces the Braille Sense, and is the smallest, lightest, and most advanced Braille notetaker on the market with a 32-cell Braille display. It boasts 8 GB of built-in user storage along with built-in Wi-Fi to access the Internet wirelessly and built-in Bluetooth. The Braille Sense Plus is also the only Braille notetaker on the market to include a user-removable battery, so that you do not have to send in your unit for repair when the battery goes dead, unlike its competitors. Along that same line, the Braille Sense Plus contains an LCD display, making it easy for sighted teachers to see exactly what their students are doing. It also serves as a way to communicate the people who are deaf and blind, and the Braille Sense Plus even provides Sendero GPS when the optional SenseNav is added. Come and check out what all of the fuss is about over the Braille Sense Plus. This is an extremely rare opportunity for you to get training on the latest Braille notetaker technology for absolutely no cost. There will be Braille Sense Plus units available for the hands-on training, so class space is extremely limited. Attendees will be allowed in on a first-come, first-serve basis. This special GW Micro event will be held on Thursday, September 18, 2008 at the Guild for the Blind in Chicago, IL from 9 A.M. to 12 P.M. Central time. The Guild for the Blind is located at 180 N. Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60601. You must register for this event. To register, please contact David Flament at (312) 236-8569. Again, this is a free event, and we expect that demand will be very high, so register soon. If you have any other questions regarding the training, please contact Jeremy Curry at jeremy@gwmicro.com or at (260) 489-3671, ext. 210.
We have a limited number of spots for the free Braille Sense Plus training. Contact the Guild for the Blind to register for this rare event. Are you a teacher, and looking for a Braille notetaker for your students? Are you a student looking for a new notetaker? Or, perhaps you work for the government, and are interested in the latest assistive technology. This is a rare opportunity for you to get hands-on training on the latest Braille notetaker available: the Braille Sense Plus. The Braille Sense Plus replaces the Braille Sense, and is the smallest, lightest, and most advanced Braille notetaker on the market with a 32-cell Braille display. It boasts 8 GB of built-in user storage along with built-in Wi-Fi to access the Internet wirelessly and built-in Bluetooth. The Braille Sense Plus is also the only Braille notetaker on the market to include a user-removable battery, so that you do not have to send in your unit for repair when the battery goes dead, unlike its competitors. Along that same line, the Braille Sense Plus contains an LCD display, making it easy for sighted teachers to see exactly what their students are doing. It also serves as a way to communicate the people who are deaf and blind, and the Braille Sense Plus even provides Sendero GPS when the optional SenseNav is added. Come and check out what all of the fuss is about over the Braille Sense Plus. This is an extremely rare opportunity for you to get training on the latest Braille notetaker technology for absolutely no cost. There will be Braille Sense Plus units available for the hands-on training, so class space is extremely limited. Attendees will be allowed in on a first-come, first-serve basis. This special GW Micro event will be held on Thursday, September 18, 2008 at the Guild for the Blind in Chicago, IL from 9 A.M. to 12 P.M. Central time. The Guild for the Blind is located at 180 N. Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60601. You must register for this event. To register, please contact David Flament at (312) 236-8569. Again, this is a free event, and we expect that demand will be very high, so register soon. If you have any other questions regarding the training, please contact Jeremy Curry at jeremy@gwmicro.com or at (260) 489-3671, ext. 210.
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