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Using AI to Remember the First Blind Bargains Weekly Podcast



The first Blind Bargains podcast was more than nine years ago, back when Window-Eyes 9 was released and Be my Eyes was a brand new app. Technology as come a long way since then, and now we are able to take a look back using AI tools.

Remembering Access Technology Pioneer David Holladay



David Holladay, the cofounder of Raised Dot Computing, and a longtime employee and supporter of Duxbury Systems, has died.
David's impact can be felt both in the early development of talking software for Apple II computers and in his relentless drive to provide the best braille software.
Here is the transcript of an in-depth interview from the Legends and Pioneers of Blindness Assistive Technology series from 2003.

Listen to the Let's Go Shopping Event and Support Blind-owned Small Businesses



A. T. Guys was one of the many vendors in this year's Let's GO Shopping event, a holiday shopping spetacular supporting blind-owned small businesses. If you missed the event or would like to relive the weekend, the audio recordings are below. Each vendor gives a detailed description of the items they sell and also answers questions from listeners.

Let's Go Shopping is Back - your Virtual Mall Crawl is November 3-4



Back just in time for the holidays, Let's Go Shopping is a two-day, virtual mall crawl featuring businesses owned by blind and low vision individuals. We are excited to once again join this dynamic event, November 3 and 4.

First Ever New York Public Library Assistive Technology Conference Seeking Presentation Proposals



A new technology conference is launching in New York City this October, and proposals for presentations are currently being accepted.


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Ultimate Tech Mods is excited to introduce our new service


Do you have a collection of audio cassettes at home filled with cherished memories, but no longer possess a tape player? Look no further, as Ultimate Tech Mods is here to help preserve your precious memories for eternity. At Ultimate Tech Mods, we specialize in converting your audio tapes into digital files. Once your audio is in digital format, you can effortlessly enjoy it on any device, such as a Victor Stream, and safely store it in various locations like Dropbox to ensure they are never lost. So, what's holding you back? Send your cassettes to Ultimate Tech Mods and allow us a few weeks to transform them into digital treasures. We offer several convenient options for delivering your converted files. You can choose to receive a download link via email or have the files loaded onto a USB memory stick. If you have other media you'd like us to convert, we're here to help. Our services extend to converting audio CDs into MP3 files or other formats, as well as extracting audio from video files. If you have any additional projects in mind, we'll be more than happy to assist. For inquiries or to initiate the conversion process, please contact us at: Email: retroxpsystems@gmail.com Please note that the tapes you send us must be in working order. Pricing for converting audio tapes: •Price per tape: $5.00 (includes light noise removal and encoding using an MP3 codec). •Return shipping: $10.00 (covers the cost of shipping back all tapes). •Digital download: Free (digital files can be downloaded via a provided email link). •SD memory card: $13.00 (includes shipping for the SD card). •USB memory stick: $15.00 (includes shipping for the USB memory stick). Preserve your audio memories with Ultimate Tech Mods today!

Your Voice Matters: Participate in the NRTC’s Career Mentoring Survey!


Are you blind or have low vision, ages 30 to 65, and have had a career mentor or received career mentorship in the past? We want to hear from you! The NRTC is conducting a study about career mentorship experiences and employment. The survey will take about 10 to 15 minutes to complete and can be conveniently accessed on your computer or mobile device. Click the following link to begin the survey: https://msstate.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8vJutErGmc74n6S?Source=13 The study (MSU IRB-24-005) has been reviewed by the Institutional Review Board for the Protection of Human Subjects at Mississippi State University and granted the Exemption Determination.

Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 Classic for $100


Hello. I have for sale a Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 Classic. This watch is accessible through Samsung's UI in conjunction with Android Wear OS. There are 2 buttons on the side as well as a rotating bezel for navigation. It may take some assistance for first time setup, but can be controlled through the Samsung Galaxy Watch app on Android. This is the smaller wi-fi model. Comes with unit and charger. $100 with free shipping anywhere in the U.S. Payments accepted via Venmo, PayPal, CashApp, or I can make other arrangements. Please Email jj@atguys.com if interested.

Focus Blue 40 5th gen for $1600 (shipping only in the US)


Hello all, This Braille display has had a good use on my end, but I'm needing to find it a new home at this current time. It still has the original case given from Freedom scientific and all Braille cells are in working order. I only can provide the plug with the prongs for the US, as I discarded the rest for other international uses. This price includes shipping to anywhare in the US only. Feel free to get in touch and I will send as soon as the next business day through ground shipping. Thanks for interest in this product and I look forward to any potential buyers.

BrailleNote Touch Plus For Sale


*This is a private party sale* I have a BrailleNote Touch Plus that I haven't used since last summer and would like to give it a good home. I'm asking $1,000 or best offer. I'm willing to accept payments, but will not be shipping it until all the payments are received. I'm including with the unit an executive products carrying case, a bluetooth wireless keyboard, power adapter, and USB cable. I am deaf/blind so please contact via email at: mmines@mauricemines.org

selling stellar trek, $1300 or best offer


Hello! I'm selling a stellar trek for $1300 or best offer. This is a GPS device made by humanware. I bought it, used it for 6 months (all the time in the executive leather case), and it's outlived its usefulness to me, so I'd like to find it a good home. There is no cosmetic or operational damage of any kind to the device. what you get: Stellar trek itself Executive products leather case USB cable and charger Manual read by eleven labs (you can't find this anywhere else!) Free shipping anywhere in the U.S., international shipping available at buyer's expense.


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