: CURRENTLY listening to Skeptoid: Skeptoid #963: Hunting the Gloucester Sea Serpent …

: The Life Blogging Experiment Those of you who subscribe to my blog via Email may have noticed something very different in the …

: What a fascinating place with such a fascinating history.

: Checked in at Culver’s

: Checked in at Walgreens

: Checked in at Dragon Pot

: CURRENTLY listening to Learning Blind Tech with desiree Renae: Learning Blind Tech Episode 16 Chat …

: CURRENTLY listening to Skeptoid: Skeptoid #961: The Man from Taured overcast.fm/+AALKzmCz…

: Podcast: CURRENTLY listening to Skeptoid: Skeptoid #962: Bats and Rabies …

: If you’re like me, you might find achievement badges motivating. Every time I earn an …

: I’m not sure if something has changed in the Micro.blog UI today, but VoiceOver is no longer …

: Curious, how is the new and improved Siri working for others? For me, it sometimes responds, usually …

: Checked in at Best Buy

: If you haven’t yet had their ghost pepper wings and amazing mac and cheese, you totally …

: Again I show up to vote and again the accessible machine isn’t working, and again nobody seems …

: I'm now wondering if I should subscribe to The Onion, according to them: Subscribing to The Onion will make you the envy of your neighbors, friends, family, community patrol officers, HOA board members, professional dog walkers, U.S. Postal Service I’m now wondering if I should subscribe to [The Onion] (https://www.theonion.com): according …

: Here for the NFB of MN state convention.

: Checking out some really cool tech which, if it’s as accessible as I think it is, I’ll …

: iOS18.1 is finally here! If you’ve been waiting for Apple Intelligence, be sure to update …

: Really miss Micro Monday, hoping that someday this podcast comes back. overcast.fm/+AAMRfrRb…

: Checked in at Lucky’s 13 Pub

: Checked in at City of Richfield

: Wow, was just scrolling through some of my old entries on Micro.blog from four years ago, talk about …

: It looks like posts are not federating again today, is it just me? Cc @help

: Still not really here, but since it’s so close, I figure it’s as good a place as any to use for …

: I wonder if there’s a way to cross-post Strava activity to micro.blog and/or other services? I …

: Checked in at Wooden Hill Brewing Company. First time at this place, great to mee up with co-workers …

: Best Buy. Here to check out the new iPad mini which I still don’t know if I want. :)

: My thoughts on Apple's long-awaited 2024 refresh of the iPad mini I have been waiting for what seems like forever for the iPad mini to get a refresh and at long last, …

: Checked in at IKON Bloomington

: Checked in at IKON Bloomington

: Checked in at Full Tilt Tavern

: Checked in at Caribou Coffee

: Checked in at Caribou Coffee

: Checked in at Minneapolis Central Library. Another awesome NFB chapter meeting.

: Checked in at Hennepin County Law Library

: Checked in at Coffee & Bagels

: The campaigner at my door I just had someone at the door who is running for local public office. She said how wonderful it was …

: Well this is a bit strange: Trying to configure an IFTTT applet to do something with a micro.blog …

: Testing, testing, is this thing on? Take two. Hello, I tried sending out a message earlier, however there were apparently a few things I …

: Migrating to Micro.blog, a really neat service that I'm hoping will help me blog more regularly Hello, remember me? I’d totally understand if you don’t, after all, I haven’t been blogging very …

: OK, I just have to try their new crabby patty meal because it’s all I keep hearing about. :)

: Checked in at Target

: Checked in at Target

: Checked in at Park Nicollet Clinic and Specialty Center Burnsville

: Checked in at Park Nicollet Clinic and Specialty Center Burnsville

: Checked in at Park Nicollet Clinic and Specialty Center Burnsville

: Checked in at Park Nicollet Clinic and Specialty Center Burnsville

: I’m not really here, but I’m curious if cross posting is working.

: Checked in at Concierge Apartments

: Checked in at Concierge Apartments

: Concierge Apartments.

: Checked in at Full Tilt Tavern. absolutely amazing food

: absolutely amazing food

: Full Tilt Tavern. absolutely amazing food

: It’s an absolutely gorgeous Fall day here, the only question is: What shall I do with it?

: Testing out Micro.blog's newsletter functionality This isn’t going to be an informative post or even a good one, I’m just thinking of …

: Another day, another inaccessible app. This time, it’s Trust Wallet, the app I use on iOS for …

: It boggles my mind that there’s still no iPad version of WhatsApp. They have Mac, Windows, iOS …

: You know what I love most about Apple updates? I often get to learn to spell interesting words that …

: If only I had a nickel for every time I’ve been out snorkeling and said to myself, …

: You know what the most frustrating thing is ever? Going to cancel an annual subscription only to …

: Curious, what are people using for password managers these days? I’m using Bitwarden, but always …

: In today’s why does this happen to me? I was making a cup of coffee when my AirPod popped out …

: Oh yay! Another one of these “Slide to complete the puzzle” CAPTCHAs. It’s just a …

: Wow, either a bunch of people have suddenly become really interested in blog articles I published …

: The joys of a summer cold and the weird voice that came with it

I’m actually feeling OK, but this summer cold I have has sure affected my voice in an …

: I know I’ve asked this before, but as things change with time, I’m curious what other …

: Artist sculpts famous works of art for visually impaired to enjoy My sister shared me this story and I thought it was so neat that I wanted to share it with all of …

: Do we really need aria-required=“true” any more given that HTML5 has a required …

: I’d just like to give a shoutout to Excedrin Migraine. Not sure what magic sauce this stuff is …

: I just wanna apologize to everyone for all the GoodReads spam: I really do more than just read …

: Seeking a new VPN provider, does anyone have suggestions? I’m looking for a new VPN provider and am curious if any of my readers use one that they would …

: Tactile marks on currencies I have been very interested in tactile markings on currency, in part because it seems like this is a …

: I’ve known about it for years, but I only just started playing with Ulysses. This might just be the …

: Not sure if it changed with iOS17, but just checked out Apple’s Podcast app and it seems like …

: Dyslexia is largely considered a visual disability, but what is the experience like for someone who …

: There are so many online learning platforms out there now – Udemy, MasterClass, LinkedIn …

: Wow, I just saw that Henry Kissinger has passed away. I confess I didn’t know he was still …

: Is anyone anywhere using Microsoft Teams on Mac OS with either VoiceOver, or with just the keyboard? …

: A quick note of thanks and a happy Thanksgiving to all who celebrate Today is Thanksgiving in the US which, while often characterized by large and incredibly tasty …

: Wow, I haven’t logged in here via the web in a while and apparently while I was off doing …

: The Take Control Books 20TH Anniversary Sale, an incredible opportunity. I am a long time reader of the Take Control series of books which cover a wide range of mainly …

: Testing integration with the Fediverse Recently, WordPress introduced a feature to enable blogs hosted on WordPress.com to be directly …

: An introduction to Accessibility Advocacy: an Interview With Steve Sawczyn I'm truly honored to appear in AccessWorld, Summer 2023 edition. Also, n extra thank-you to Steve …

: If I had to give up one word that I use regularly, I think that word would be, "disability" Daily writing prompt If you had to give up one word that you use regularly, what would it be? View …

: Recalling Details About People Without Remembering Their Name, Is There An App For That? I'm just going to come right out and say it: I have a really hard time remembering names. It's not a …

: 10 Ways to Make Your Site More Accessible I don't remember if I've posted this before, but even if I have, I think it's always good to have a …

: Playing around with Aiko, an amazing, accessible transcription app for Mac and iOS I recently heard about this fantastic app, available for both Mac OS and iOS, called Aiko which …

: There’s an Internet outage here which has been going on for a few hours. No idea how I’m …

: When Success Means Buying a Smaller Suit Recently, I got to participate on the Parallel podcast talking about, of all things, accessibility …

: I’m amused: Uber tells me that my driver might be recording audio for safety, but we’re …

: Home automation is great, but I’m kind of surprised at what happens when something isn’t …

: Tennessee high school students build robotic hand for classmate | Tennessee | The Guardian I don't often share individual links via this blog, but I came across this story and, well, it was …

: Curious what people are using for Podcast clients on iOS these days? I’ve been using Overcast …

: Why do I keep hearing so much about Substack, what’s all the hype about? Seems like a platform …

: Testing Microposting from MarsEdit, so far it’s another awesome feature in an already long …

: Yep, it’s a little cold here in Minnesota this morning: The current temperature is -10.318°F …

: 100 Days of SwiftUI, my foray into understanding a bit more about how iOS works Ever since I was able to accessibly use an iOS device, an iPhone 3GS, I've imagined how awesome it …

: A few hours ago, Twitter laid off its entire Accessibility Experience team. This is sad not only …

: Today, I’m looking at the accessibility of virtual machine options on Windows and Mac and am …

: Well heck, I’m sold! “This account will allow you to access easy-to-understand …

: The Ultimate Blog Challenge for October 2022 and a brief intro Many of you might remember that last year, I took part in something called the Ultimate Blog …

: It is impossible for me to browse my Twitter home timeline without coming away feeling thoroughly …

: Not that I’m thinking of switching jobs, but I’m curious: how does one apply for a fed …

: An email attack, a Hilton hack, and a few lessons learned. I'd love to say it was a dark and stormy night, but the afternoon of August fourth started off like …

: Well, my saga continues and it would appear that some of my other accounts have been hacked. And …

: Ugg, it would seem that some spam thing has gotten ahold of my Email address and is trying to …

: It's a boat! It's a tank! It's the physical description of the Nokia X100 budget phone In my last post, I mentioned that I would provide a physical description of the Nokia X100, the …

: Diving into Android, a journey of rediscovery As those of you who may have followed this blog for a while probably know, every few years or so, I …

: There are so many steps in sending or receiving bank wires, especially with intermediary banks, I …

: I was looking up a food in my food tracking app and came across the following. Um, would someone …

: I love it when people send me Emails which are already flagged. I wonder how they’d react if I …

: I just got my first ever Credly badge. I admit I’ve never heard of Credly before, but a shiny …

: Why does every app lately seem obsessed with implementing a visual dashboard with graphs and charts …

: Joan Jett, Poison, Motley Crue, and Def Leppard all in one show? Yes, this is awesome.

: Tip: Does the FaceTime control bar sometimes get in your way? There's an accessible way to dismiss it. One of the new features introduced in iOS15 is this call control bar which provides FaceTime audio …

: Sharing: New trend in tactile currencies I recently came across this fascinating post which I am sharing because I think it might be of …

: On this Thanksgiving, a quick note of thanks As we celebrate Thanksgiving here in the US today, I wanted to send out a quick note of thanks to …

: A new day, a new week, a new job This post is actually a few weeks in coming, but I can finally announce that I have accepted a new …

: Quick tip: how to get rid of the iOS bubble sound when typing or using Braille Screen Input I've been using Braille Screen Input on iOS for years, as it helps me to type more efficiently. One …

: The easiest site migration ever. For years, Steves.life has been a self-hosted blog, however I've been toying with the idea of …

: My final thoughts as I wrap up the Ultimate Blog Challenge for August, 2021 As August draws to a close, I wanted to blog about my final thoughts regarding the Ultimate Blog …

: Take Control of just about anything with Take Control Books It's so rare to find reasonably priced, easy-to-understand books dealing with anything technical, …

: Sharing some fun piano Medleys that bring me joy Today I thought I would do something different and share some piano medleysthat bring me joy. Kurt …

: What should I do when I meet a blind person? I remember the first time I was asked this question: I was giving a presentation after which a woman …

: My experiences and thoughts on apple's MagSafe battery pack Ever since Apple's announcement of MagSafe in its iPhone 12 lineup, I thought the perfect …

: Hourly chimes on the Apple Watch, a little known feature, but one I absolutely love and which many people don't even know exists Ever since I stayed up way too late, refreshing my browser in a frantic attempt to pre-order my …

: Gabby's all moved in, and I'm all tired out. Today's post will be a short post because I'm just getting home after what has been a long and …

: The most disappointing hotel experience I’ve had in a long time.

: Hello from Fargo! We just arrived in Fargo a little wile ago in preparation for moving our daughter, Gabby, into …

: This Day in History, a really cool site I just discovered I wanted to share a site which I've always assumed must exist, but have never actually seen prior to …

: It's an AMA, Ask Me Anything, kind of day. One of the really cool things about participating in the Ultimate Blog Challenge is that I receive …

: The very unfortunate discontinuation of FlickType and some reflections on accessibility and innovation One of the things that most excites me about accessibility is that it has proven Time and time again …

: Are you familiar with Penny Forward – financial guidance for people who are blind? Today I would like to talk about a really cool resource that I think everyone should know about, …

: What is your favorite season? I thought I'd ask a question in this blog post because I find it interesting to learn what peoples' …

: Why is accessibility often referred to as A11y? I remember the first time I came across the term 'A11y'. I had just discovered Twitter and I noticed …

: Connections and reflections For today's blog entry, I wanted to try and find two words that could sum up my day and I learned …

: A high-level overview and comparison of Apple's Fitness Plus and Peloton, from my perspective In an effort to become more fit, I've been exploring a variety of apps and services and in this …

: Gabby's last day at work. Today was Gabby's last day at work. For those who don't know, Gabby is my daughter and in just ten …

: QWERKYWRITER, one of the coolest keyboards I've ever used Steve holding the QWERKYWRITER keyboard Inspired by the classic typewriter, the QWERKYWRITEr is one …

: Day One, the app that has made journaling fun for me. Today, I'd like to talk about Day one, a cross-platform journaling app that, for me, has made …

: A picture may be worth a thousand words, but for me, it's all about the audio I've always loved recording and listening to audio, ever since I received a Fisher Price tape …

: For me, streaks are such a powerful motivator and I have no idea why. Originally, I was going to title this post, "My Thoughts On Streaking", but at the last moment, I …

: Microsoft To Do, my current favorite app for getting things I need to do, to done. I've been obsessed with task management, or to-do type apps for years in an effort to keep my life …

: Feeling tired and uninspired, but why let that hold me back? OK I know that's not my best post title ever, but as the day winds down, it's a title that honestly …

: An open thank-you to @YNAB for improving accessibility in an incredibly meaningful way.. For years, I've been a fan of YNAB, You Need a Budget. I love the principles behind their budgeting …

: It must be awful to be blind Oh if only I had a nickel for every time someone said this to me, I'd be a very rich man. I've heard …

: How I got into the accessibility field When people ask me how I got into the accessibility field, my answer is that for me, it was more by …

: The Ultimate Blog Challenge and a brief introduction for those who don't know me. I have decided to take part in the Ultimate Blog Challenge. The Ultimate Blog Challenge challenges …

: I’ve had many interesting airport experiences, but TSA losing my cane, my non-foldable 5 FT …

: Fun fact: If you get bottled water delivery and happen to live in a very cold climate … and …

: The current temperature is -18.4°F (-28°C), but it feels like -38.2°F (-39°C).

: I really love Apple Watch competitions, I find them motivating even when I’m losing. That …

: Pairing socks together takes way too much time, so I thought I’d be clever and safety pin them …

: Just gasing up before the long trip home through the snow.

: Can’t believe Gabby is old enough to be doing the college tour thing, but here we are.

: Over the years, I’ve made various contributions to the field of accessibility, some bigger …

: I just ate a fortune cookie and my fortune said, “Hallelujah!” That’s it. What …

: Let’s talk iOS podcast clients for a minute. I’ve been using Overcast for years and …

: I went to the dentist today, got my first ever filling. “You did a great job”, she said. …

: This morning it was 45 degrees with a gentle rain, almost perfect for this time of year. Now …

: I realize errors like “Unable to access Fitness+ at this time” are inevitable, but do …

: I am now officially on vacation through the end of the year. I can’t describe the feeling of …

: I have to explore it more as I know there’s a lot of accessibility built in, but I suspect …

: Can I use Apple's new MagSafe to attach an iPhone to my fridge? Yes, yes I can. I was curious if I could use Apple’s MagSafe technology to attach an iPhone to my fridge and …

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: Mac users: do you have a favorite utility, or suite of utilities for cleaning your Mac? Optimizing …

: So far the most exciting thing in my day has been an Email from Doordash telling me that if I order …

: I’ve been diving into the Apple HomeKit ecosystem and really love my August smart lock, but …

: Since I’m trying to switch back to Apple Music, I thought I’d subscribe to iTunes Match and try to …

: Wow, when did iOS Reminders get so awesome? I’ve always overlooked Apple’s Reminders app …

: Definitely worried about all the talk concerning civil unrest after this election day. A big part of …

: Texting, WhatsApp, FB Messenger, Telegram, Signal, Threema, and you know, I still miss AOL Instant …

: Happy Monday everyone. So, who else hyped themselves up for the week ahead by dancing around their …

: Just filled something out that asked me how many people I’ve been in direct contact with at …

: Our first snowfall of the season. Thanks to Gabby for helping me with this.

: Just had one of those phone systems that can call you back rather than have you wait on hold. …

: Later today, I’m seeing a hearing specialist as my hearing has gotten worse over time. …

: As I’m really hungry, I figured I’d quickly microwave a bowl of oatmeal. Fun fact: if …

: I have never tried this, but everyone raves about it.

: I totally want to go to this. COVID Concert: Metallica To Record Socially Distant Show For Drive-In …

: New iOS14 image recognition is great for accessibility, but "contains adult content" seems misleading One of the new cool accessibility features coming in iOS14 is enhanced image recognition. From what …

: Randy Rainbow is fast becoming my favorite YouTuber. youtu.be/lUiDLcp_h…

: Lake Nokomis. My first time kayaking. Had lots of fun and am excited to try it again.

: Microsoft has a little gem in Windows 10 called Quick Assist, who knew? Not sure that this will be …

: Apologies for posting that last audio twice, I’m not sure what happened there. :(

: Sound of an old grandmother clock I know that like me, many people just enjoy the sound of an old clock, so I thought I would post …

: Doritos are a fantastic snack, but #ProTip: inhaling dorito crumbs just before getting on a call …

: Dear diary 2020 edition I’ve seen this all over FaceBook, but not anywhere else, hope the original author can …

: Gooseberry Falls State Park. A really neat state park, would love to come back when we have more …

: Moose Head Lake. Checking out oddities on our way to Duluth.

: I wonder if the audio fileformat somehow influences whether the player will work with VoiceOver on …

: My visit to a 1920S gas station with some really interesting history Traveling around looking at oddities in Minnesota, we came across a 1920S gas station. Really neat …

: Travelers Wellness Center. A giant sculpture of a braille book with the title of a Walt Whitman poem …

: Goodwill/Easter Seals. A sculpture made of things salvaged from Good Will, hardly the bird of peace …

: Rice Park. Checking out the bronze statues of the Peanuts characters.

: In a van full of people with The Lion King playing at full volume. I have never been so thankful for …

: I wonder if this, or any other games in the Apple Arcade, are accessible? Has anyone tried it? …

: Testing the accessibility of the embedded microcast player Just posting a quick bit of audio to test the accessibility of the embedded microcast player. When I …

: Cleaning up my inbox a bit: It’s incredible how many Emails I’ve hung on to thinking …

: Have a newer Mac and wish you could somehow enable the old iconic startup chime? Well, now you can: …

: I have to say, I’m more jazzed about this #WWDC2020 than I have been in the last few years. I …

: Apple’s new Mac OS is “Big Sur”? You know folks are gonna abreviate this and call it Mac …

: Anyone know where I might find an accessible version of this book? I’m not even finding it on …

: Being Father’s Day, I called my dad briefly forgetting that he passed away on April 6. Nothing …

: I love the Interwebs, you just never know what you might find. How Many Shitloads Are In A Fuckton? …

: Twitter’s audio tweets revealed an accessibility miss, and now the company wants to fix it - The …

: Wondering how you can make your micro.blog images more accessible and inclusive? @Miraz has written …

: I love love satire. Thanks @Lioncourt for sharing. Just Because They’ve Turned Against Humanity …

: One of the things that still keeps me blogging on WordPress is that I have people who prefer to …

: Filled my coffee machine this morning only to find that I had filled it with sugar and not coffee. …

: I don’t think there’s quite any feeling like getting off a call only to remember the …

: So … anyone else here in Minneapolis remember the good ol' days when we used to worry about …

: apps.apple.com A World Reimagined : How actors who are blind helped shape the Apple TV+ series See. …

: Scientists built a bionic eye that could give blind people sight – BGR

: Well we made it, and now it’s the weekend, all weekend long. :)

: I recently came across an interesting post from late March and realized I have no idea how to …

: Oh my gosh, I was beginning to think that some of these VoiceOver fixes would never happen. Apple …

: In today’s mail, I received a paper letter confirming my enrollment in paperless delivery. Oh …

: Emojis are fun, sometimes useful, and fortunately accessible in most cases. There are so many …

: Anyone remember Usenet news groups? I wonder if they're still around. I don’t know why, but I found myself thinking about Usenet news groups and was wondering if anyone …

: Yet another cross-post test, if this shows up anywhere other than micro.blog, then things are still …

: Finished reading: Magpie Murders by Anthony Horowitz 📚

: I generally use GoodReads for tracking books, but is there a better, Micro.blog friendly option I …

: So, how is everybody’s Monday going so far?

: Testing to see if I can post audio to WordPress I wanted to see if I could record an audio clip and successfully posted to WordPress. It’s …

: I had a really good day and I thought you all should know As I think about going to bed, I just wanted to let you all know I had a really good day today. I …

: The surprising accessibility possibilities of mobile check deposits Recently, I had a conversation with a blind friend of mine who finds herself in an interesting …

: Tap tap tap, is this thing back on? If this actually publishes, then I have successfully moved this blog to its new home at …

: Hey I'm back! It’s been a while since I’ve blogged on here and honestly, I’m excited to be picking it back up …

: Husbands of Target? lol, just lol. youtu.be/M7xPrf9f7…

: In today’s Lyft adventures, I’m riding in a car with actual manual stick shift. I …

: “The artist is not a special kind of person, but every person is a special kind of …

: The current temperature is -11.2°F (-24°C), but it feels like -29.2°F (-34°C).

: The current temperature is -2.2°F, but it feels like -14.8°F.

: This is not good for me at all. :( Production of Excedrin Migraine Discontinued Until Further Notice …

: One of Wayfair’s customers has accidentally added my mobile number to their account, so I …

: I am listening to Apple Music’s “new music mix music for Steve”. It is very clear that Apple …

: I’m not sure if the shocks in this Uber I’m in are shot or what, but this ride is so …

: Just finished scrolling through my FaceBook timeline without seeing even one mention of …

: I love trying foods from other natienalities, but I always forget what I like and what I don’t …

: I’m so proud that my daughter, Gabby, is continuing to do this, please consider donating as it …

: So, has anyone found any great Cyber Monday deals they’re excited about? I’m not looking …

: So today, I’m trying to familiarize myself with GitHub beyond just logging issues. This is …

: AirPods Pro Takes Accessible Earbuds to the Next Level - iMore

: This may seem like no big deal, until you’re the person that’s constantly feeling left out of these. …

: Mac users, is there an easy way to share the title of a web page with its link, similar to how it …

: I’m writing an article on the subject, but as a blind guy, I’m getting really really …

: Interesting, creepy but interesting. Some Plants Can Hear When They’re Being Eaten and They Fight …

: Having just gone through my Emails, I find it amazing how much Email I actually get and how little I …

: There is nothing quite like writing a lengthy post to Support only to find that the issue was user …

: Still reading, but absolutely loving these tutorials from @custom. How to customise Micro.Blog

: I’ve been to Maryland a few times, but I’ve never had any of their famous crab. Since I’m at the …

: DRIVER is telling me that he prefers driving for Lyft because Lyft discloses where the passenger is …

: I’m in Baltimore heading to Richfield, MN. My Uber Driver’s wife … is from …

: i’m in Baltimore heading back to Richfield, MN. My Uber driver’s wife… is from …

: It’s not even 7 AM yet and I’ve already gotten trapped in a hotel bathroom, warped door, …

: Meeting a racecar driver, you just never know who might be sitting next to on a flight. I love flying, I never know who I might be sitting next to. Sometimes people don’t want to …

: Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP). Wow, will this really let me post to FaceBook? I …

: At the airport, flight delayed over an hour and now they tell us they just need to reboot the …

: For anyone curious about the practice of Daylight Saving time and why many countries observe it, a …

: Has anyone tried the @AfterShokz Aeropex? Wondering how they sound in loud environments. This review …

: I am mistaken, Daylight Savings time is not starting, it’s actually ending. So confusing, …

: Oh my gosh, it’s daylight savings time again in the US. Not a fan of DST, but love that I get …

: Anyone remember Audioboo, later Audioboom and their #Audiomo or #Omoidua challenge? Since I’m trying …

: There’s a sort of challenge happening to write a microblog entry for each day in November. I …

: Loved this podcast with @Adders and @MacGenie as they discuss many parts of the Internet that I …

: This is wonderful! Apple Releases iOS 13.2 and iPadOS 13.2; Bringing Many Bug Fixes for Blind and Low Vision Users | @AppleVis Apple Releases iOS 13.2 and iPadOS 13.2; Bringing Many Bug Fixes for Blind and Low Vision Users | …

: New AirPods for $249, what is this madness? Apple announces AirPods Pro with noise cancellation, coming October 30th - The Verge Apple announces AirPods Pro with noise cancellation, coming October 30th - The Verge:

: There is nothing like the taste of that first cup of coffee in the morning … or the second …

: This definitely seems crazy. World's Scariest Haunted House Will Pay You $20,000 to Finish It, but …

: This is pretty darn impressive. Mainer loses 130 pounds and was crowned TOPS Maine King - …

: Trying to figure out why I can’t switch post format types in WordPress for iOS. Maybe my theme …

: JetPack on WordPress is syncing my dashboard. Not sure exactly what it’s doing but it’s …

: Hmm, supposedly I can control whether a post on MB gets cross-posted to Twitter, but I’m not …

: Trying to reconfigure Micro.blog after having deleted and recreated my account. Still really …

: Looking for the perfect blog platform, wondering what readers prefer? Blogging is something I really enjoy and yet I don’t do nearly enough of it. Many things keep me …

: Android, giving Pie a try Those of you who have followed me for quite some time know that every so often, I decide to give …

: Gabby’s Gifts 2018, helping kids at the children’s hospital who can’t come home over the holidays. Since she was little, my daughter, Gabby, has had a medical condition that has required frequent …

: Blogging with WordPress again, is this thing still on? It’s been a while since I’ve posted a blog entry on WordPress and so I have no idea if …

: How Microsoft's accessible OneNote helps me to manage a medical crisis On April 25, our daughter, Gabrielle, was rushed to the hospital by ambulance after having a …

: My Frustrations with Android Notifications Notifications: They tell me when I’ve missed a call, gotten an Email, received a text message …

: While all men may have been created equal, all Android devices are not. I wanted to write about something which Android folks probably take incredibly for granted, but …

: Getting started with my Moto G4, pretty straight-forward, until it wasn't. One of the things that I’m most excited about with Android is that now, it’s possible to …

: Rediscovering Android, my journey begins While I’ve been an iOS user for many years, I’ve always been very curious about Android. …

: Gabby's Gifts 2016, helping kids at the children's hospital who can't come home over the holidays. Since she was little, my daughter, Gabby, has had a medical condition that has required occasional …

: A blind person renting a car? Apparently, that idea isn't as shocking as I once thought  Recently, I traveled to New York where the plan was for me to connect with one of my colleagues and …

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: Thank you, Threema, for caring about accessibility @ThreemaApp Too often, we are quick to criticize developers for not doing enough to make their apps accessible. …

: Anyone care what sessions I'll be attending at #CSUN16? That's OK, I'll tell you anyway. Well, it’s that time of year already, that magical, mystical time that we call CSUN. CSUN is …

: Apple Releases iOS 9.2 With a Number of Fixes for Blind and Low Vision Users Apple Releases iOS 9.2 With a Number of Fixes for Blind and Low Vision Users

: iFidget, an app to help blind people stop rocking, good idea or bad? My mouth dropped open in disbelief when a friend, Grace, told me about an app designed to help the …

: Glad I'm not 16 and looking for my first job Now that Markus has turned 16, he’s wanting to find a job, after all, what 16-year-old …

: Demonstrating iReg, an app that allows recording on the Apple Watch Earlier this morning, I heard of iReg, an app that allows one to make audio recordings on the Apple …

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: The web accessibility basics – Marco's Accessibility Blog If you’re not familiar with Marco Zehe, you definitely should be. Marco, @MarcoInEnglish on …

: Testing the Mobile Podcaster app In this brief recording, I test an app, Mobile Podcaster which allows one to record a podcast …

: Review: One for the Money One for the Money by Janet Evanovich My rating: 5 of 5 stars Light-hearted and extremely humorous, …

: The amazing kitchen gadget that is the OptiGrill The OptiGrill is an amazing kitchen gadget that, with its audible alerts, is very accessible. This …

: Looking for accessibility resources on the Apple Watch? David Woodbridge has you covered Like many, I had so many questions about the Apple Watch: what would its accessibility be like? …

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: Wow, can I really post via MS Word? As I gear up to begin writing new content on my blog, I've been looking at accessible tools that I …

: iPhone Tip: Quick Way to Enter VoiceOver Practice Mode And extremely useful tip that not many people seem to know about.

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: Let's have a bit of weather We’re getting freezing rain outside and as it sounded kind of neat to me, I thought I’d …

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: Demo of Direct Touch Typing on iOS8 In this audio demo, I discuss the new Direct Touch Typing input method introduced in iOS8 and show …

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: Review: A Quiver Full of Arrows A Quiver Full of Arrows by Jeffrey Archer My rating: 5 of 5 stars I can’t say enough positive …

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: Review: As the Crow Flies As the Crow Flies by Jeffrey Archer My rating: 5 of 5 stars Archer is definitely one of my favorite …

: Some rain, thunder and a little wind as recorded with the Zoom IQ5 iPhone mic We just had a brief thunder storm pass through, so I thought it’d be a great opportunity to …

: Brief demo of the Yo app In this brief episode, I demonstrate the Yo app, an ultra simple, somewhat ridiculous app that has …

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: Testing The Mobile Podcaster App in this brief episode, I Testan app that I recently downloaded calledMobile Podcaster. …

: Testing the latest iOS WordPress app I am sitting outside using the iOS dictation feature to dictate this blog post via the iOS WordPress …

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: Guitar from the car listen to ‘Guitar from the car’ on Audioboo(function() { var po = document.createElement("script"); …

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: Nothing like a little accordion music and evening. listen to ‘Nothing like a little accordion music and evening.’ on Audioboo(function() { var po = …

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: First flight went well The first flight went well, now on the second one. Got lots to eat and even got some sleep, almost …

: Oh boy, another protest. listen to ‘Oh boy, another protest.’ on Audioboo(function() { var po = …

: Skype for OSX keyboard shortcuts Now that Windows Live Messenger has essentially been swallowed up by Skype, I find myself suddenly a …

: talking bus stop signs, how incredibly cool listen to ‘talking bus stop signs, how incredibly cool’ on Audioboo(function() { var po = …

: Where oh where have our movers gone? As we wait for more information about what will happen to our truck, it would seem our movers have …

: moving, rain, and a broken truck listen to ‘moving, rain, and a broken truck’ on Audioboo(function() { var po = …

: Accepting physical credit card payments, the accessible PayPal solution For many small businesses, the inaccessibility of payment solutions have often posed barriers to …

: How to use DropBox without a mouse or trackpad listen to ‘How to use DropBox without a mouse or trackpad’ on Audioboo(function() { var po = …

: hello from Twins vs Redsox listen to ‘hello from Twins vs Redsox’ on Audioboo(function() { var po = …

: A Mother's Day poem recited by the kids listen to ‘A Mother's Day poem recited by the kids’ on Audioboo(function() { var po = …

: a bit of trumpet on my way home listen to ‘a bit of trumpet on my way home’ on Audioboo(function() { var po = …

: In memory of Titanic, some interesting resources that bring events to life. So today is the anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic and as such, I thought I’d share a …

: "Ship My Pants," only the best commercial ever! This Kmart commercial has got to be the best commercial ever. Direct link to Youtube video …

: Testing WordPress integration listen to ‘Testing WordPress integration’ on Audioboo(function() { var po = …

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: This is very cool. How did you tweet a sound file? There are actually a few ways to do this, two popular options are: Spreaker which is how I posted …

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: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hCOzYTFsh-I Ivee Voice Activated Alarm Clock from ThinkGeek A talking …

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: The whistler

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: Listening to I Wonder (Departure) by ABBA – Preview it on Path.

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: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sAWl5peI8HY Blue grass Bohemian Rhapsody? (Official) (by johannespud) …

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: Path Thought Having watched the successful landing of the Mars rover, I know today is a day I will never forget.

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: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8BIQ-Bh9KMU Maroon 5 - Payphone Parody) (by Matthiasiam) Not a big …

: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lo2hyWYOV6g DIRECTV - “Don’t Fall into a Dinner Party” I absolutely …

: On the way home, i got to witness this old guy trying to pick up my bus driver. I hear age doesnt …

: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OFzXaFbxDcM Mister Rogers Remixed | Garden of Your Mind | PBS Digital …

: Facebook officially launches its App Center with access to 600 apps Facebook officially launches its App Center with access to 600 appsIs anyone else as unenthused …

: Testing out the Tumblr Queue Do you ever get anoyed when a particular blog or service posts a big batch of posts all at one time? …

: What happens when a couple never strays more than 15 feet from each other? - Slate Magazine What happens when a couple never strays more than 15 feet from each other? - Slate MagazineI have to …

: I’ve been playing around with Tumblr again, sort of re-evaluating which parts are accessible and …

: First accessibility issue found with Tumblr's post editor Today, I’m giving Tumblr’s built in post editor a look. Although it’s certainly very usable, there …

: Testing with Siri This is a test using Siri in the official tumblr app on my iPhone. I’ll do a more in-depth review of …

: My Rediscovery of Tumblr In my quest to find the perfect blogging platform, perfect for me anyway, I think I’ve tried every …

: This is a test question, does this functionality really work and is it accessible? Yep, seems to be working very well.

: Live from twins vs red sockx Live from twins vs red sockx (mp3)

: Gabbie celebrates at red Robin Gabbie celebrates at red Robin (mp3)

: Zork on the xbox? who would have guessed. Zork on the xbox? who would have guessed. (mp3)

: Banjo Boy live, sort of anyway Banjo Boy live, sort of anyway (mp3)

: Sticking with Posterous for now, I've given Tumblr enough time. I’ve gone back and forth about whether to use Posterous or Tumblr. I’ve decided, for now, to stick …

: Big River by Johnny Cash Big River by Johnny Cash I absolutely love this song.

: Apple releases iOS 4.1 and in terms of accessibility, it ain't all good Earlier today, Apple released iOS 4.1 for iPhone and iPod touch devices. According to Apple, the …

: And the school year is off to a great start Download now or listen on posterous Memo.m4a (308 KB) Posted via email from Steve’s posterous | …

: What exactly was a 'Telex' number? [ What exactly was a ‘Telex’ number? [I used to have a telex number and was wondering what …

: BNO News to discontinue iPhone app BNO News to discontinue iPhone appA real shame as this was one of my favorite apps. Pity they didn’t …

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: OREO & Fudge Ice Cream Cake recipe OREO & Fudge Ice Cream Cake recipeYep, this would be mighty tasty right about now.

: 10 Useful iPhone Keyboard Shortcuts, via mashable.com Unfortunately, many of these do not seem to be accessible. Good to know they exist …

: Whistling Languages in Kuskoy, Turkey Whistling Languages in Kuskoy, TurkeyAbsolutely fascinating, I had no idea such languages existed.

: Pandora and screen reader support Pandora and screen reader supportPandora leaves a lot to be desired in terms of accessibility. …

: 7 ways to listen to Pandora without a web browser 7 ways to listen to Pandora without a web browserSince discovering that the Pandora music service is …

: Papers, Please! Papers, Please!An absolutely fascinating blog discussing privacy issues and legislation.

: Angry JetBlue attendant exits plane on slide « WBBM Newsradio 780 Angry JetBlue attendant exits plane on slide « WBBM Newsradio 780I think this would have been pretty …

: What do you find to be the most difficult thing in life? The misconceptions of others concerning what I, as a blind person, am capable of. I encounter such …

: how mini kids do you have, and what are there ages? I have two, Markus is 10 and Gabby is 7. Ask me anything

: A foreigner’s guide to traditional Hindu weddings A foreigner’s guide to traditional Hindu weddings I love guides like this, informative, yet very …

: Digital Mail Survey Digital Mail SurveyA service to scan and digitize mail could be fantastic for many of us who depend …

: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VKIcaejkpD4 The iPhone 4 Antenna Song I get a chuckle every time I …

: Senator: 6000 graves at Arlington could be wrong Senator: 6000 graves at Arlington could be wrongI’ve heard of messing up, but seriously?

: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VKIcaejkpD4 What a nice little tune to sum up the situation with the …

: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e-r5cKzjwB0 I’ve been taking some videos of my time here in Germany, …

: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ctjxlcM2Yw Although this castle was originally destroyed in World …

: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jSs1rjExO_I Pieces of the Berlin wall have found their way all over …

: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_lVZzG85Q00 There are many lion statues throughout Germany, this …

: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T4wDsifCSw4 This video taken from within the Braunschweig dome …

: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=39y1u1hWh3A Braunschweig has a very famous and very old dome. When I …

: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x1zbibxgFiw While visiting a former classmate in Braunschweig earlier …

: [gallery] Earlier today, we visited Schloss Marienburg , a near by castle. Assuming I’m doing this …

: [gallery] Earlier today, we visited Schloss Marienburg , a near by castle. Assuming I’m doing this …

: Tumblr vs Posterous: quick blogging showdown Tumblr vs Posterous: quick blogging showdownA fantastic comparison for anyone like me who is trying …

: Brief audio intro to Schloss Marienburg Download now or listen on posterous Memo.m4a (1087 KB) Earlier today, we visited a near-by castle, …

: Markus jumps off the high dive Download now or watch on posterous IMG_0007.MOV (545 KB) Not a long video, but today while …

: Pic of me in front of house Posted via email from Steve’s posterous | Comment »

: Live from Germany The best gifts are those least expected. For those unaware, I was an exchange student to Germany in …

: Mike Freeman, Pres. WA, sings National Anthem Download now or listen on posterous Memo.m4a (609 KB) I missed the beginning of this as, well, I …

: Walking into #NFB10 General session Download now or listen on posterous Memo.m4a (545 KB) I’m not sure this will actually post — if …

: A brief demo of Perl Recording conditions are far from optimal, but in this very impressive demo, the PERL is used to …

: tumblr_l4wocnbOke1qzoykb Testing the accessibility of audio playback yet again.

: tumblr_l4wocnbOke1qzoykb Testing the accessibility of audio playback yet again.

: Stand My Ground (Album Version) by Within Temptation Stand My Ground (Album Version) by Within TemptationIf this can’t drive that last song out of my …

: Say My Name by Within Temptation Say My Name by Within Temptation I haven’t been able to get this song out of my head all day. …

: New Heart Device Allows Cheney To Experience Love | The Onion - New Heart Device Allows Cheney To Experience Love | The Onion -

: What is Fast App Switching? | TidBITS What is Fast App Switching? | TidBITSFor all those confused about multitasking and task switching in …

: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Te4E1cx2J44 Autotune is a method which is used to help improve the …

: Congress, 1924: Rep. Demands Horses Wear Dresses To Hide Foul Penises | The Onion - Congress, 1924: Rep. Demands Horses Wear Dresses To Hide Foul Penises | The Onion - I truly don’t …

: Increasing Number Of Americans Unable To Point Out Map | The Onion - Increasing Number Of Americans Unable To Point Out Map | The Onion -

: Digit-Eyes Audio Labeling System Digit-Eyes Audio Labeling SystemAn iPhone labeling app for only $29? This is far less expensive than …

: Google Adds OCR for PDF Files and Images Google Adds OCR for PDF Files and ImagesAlthough accuracy can undoubtedly be improved, a free …

: Gary Shapiro, President, Consumer Electronics Association comments on H.R.3101 Gary Shapiro, President, Consumer Electronics Association comments on H.R.3101I’m very surprised by …

: Gabby reads an Easter poem, part II Download now or listen on posterous 20100613 205217.m4a (365 KB) I tried posting this earlier …

: Apple rolling iBooks out across iOS 4 devices, Apple rolling iBooks out across iOS 4 devices, This is the app I’ve been waiting for since I started …

: Boston Globe Tailors Print Edition For Three Remaining Subscribers | The Onion - Boston Globe Tailors Print Edition For Three Remaining Subscribers | The Onion -

: The Onion to Launch News Show… From the Future The Onion to Launch News Show… From the FutureI absolutely love the Onion as anyone who has ever …

: Blind man survives flight hanging on plane’s landing gear Blind man survives flight hanging on plane’s landing gearSee? We blind folks can do anything, no …

: On iPhone assembly line to suicide - Technology - NZ Herald News On iPhone assembly line to suicide - Technology - NZ Herald NewsThe recent suicides at Foxconn, the …

: Massive Flow Of Bullshit Continues To Gush From BP Headquarters | The Onion - Massive Flow Of Bullshit Continues To Gush From BP Headquarters | The Onion -

: AT&T Announces Data Plan Changes for iPhone and iPad Users AT&T Announces Data Plan Changes for iPhone and iPad UsersCharging for tethering is very unfair …

: World's Scientists Admit They Just Don't Like Mice | The Onion - World’s Scientists Admit They Just Don’t Like Mice | The Onion -

: Obama Threatens 14 US Governors With Immediate Arrest Obama Threatens 14 US Governors With Immediate ArrestI’m sure this article is total BS, but some …

: How people with disabilities use computers How people with disabilities use computersOnline courses to aid bloggers in creating more accessible …

: Want finer control over your Mac's volume setting? Here's how. I just came across a neat tip on Twitter which allows for finer volume adjustment on a Mac. …

: It's Official: Apple Is Now Worth More Than Microsoft (AAPL, MSFT) It’s Official: Apple Is Now Worth More Than Microsoft (AAPL, MSFT)Even though Apple’s stock is …

: Spicing Up Your Tumblr Experience: Beautiful Themes, Icons and Apps Spicing Up Your Tumblr Experience: Beautiful Themes, Icons and Appsthis article provides some great …

: more thoughts on Tumblr, accessibility and my own blogging future #a11y I’ve gone back and forth on whether to use Posterous, or Tumblr for my personal blogging platform. …

: Come party with Lady Gaga - Times Online #NSFW Come party with Lady Gaga - Times Online #NSFWI’ve always liked Lady Gaga’s music even though I …

: media.theonion.com/flash/vid… Christian Groups: Biblical Armageddon Must Be Taught Alongside …

: A violin concerto starts off the banquet #NFBUT Posted via email from Steve’s posterous | Comment »

: Things getting under way in Utah #nfbut Download now or listen on posterous Memo.m4a (282 KB) Posted via email from Steve’s posterous | …

: iPad Steering Wheel Mount iPad Steering Wheel MountTalk about incredibly unsafe yet I can see many people getting something …

: My trip to Utah, observations about people For those unaware, I am in Utah for the NFB of Utah’s State Convention. Whenever I travel, it always …

: New Google Phone Service Whispers Targeted Ads Directly Into Users' Ears | The Onion New Google Phone Service Whispers Targeted Ads Directly Into Users' Ears | The OnionI can actually …

: Twitter Tools, Tweaks and Theories Twitter Tools, Tweaks and TheoriesI too thought Twitter the biggest waste of time and so can relate …

: Testing audio with some unhappy seagulls Download now or listen on posterous Memo.m4a (358 KB) Posted via email from Steve’s posterous | …

: tumblr_l1wf2rOGoB1qzoykb I’m not sure if Tumblr has improved the accessibility of their audio …

: tumblr_l1wf2rOGoB1qzoykb I’m not sure if Tumblr has improved the accessibility of their audio …

: Abandoning Tumblr in favor of Posterous due to accessibility concerns Tumblr is one of the best blogging platforms I’ve experienced. I really enjoy the many ways content …

: U.S. Flag Recalled After Causing 143 Million Deaths | The Onion - U.S. Flag Recalled After Causing 143 Million Deaths | The Onion -

: Echofon for Mac officially released Echofon for Mac officially releasedI’m not sure how accessible Echofon for Mac is, but given the …

: Pornographic magazine for the blind launched - Telegraph Pornographic magazine for the blind launched - TelegraphAh yes, another use for tactile graphics.

: American Airlines Now Charging Fees To Non-Passengers American Airlines Now Charging Fees To Non-Passengers

: Twitter acquires Atebits making Tweetie their official iPhone client Twitter acquires Atebits making Tweetie their official iPhone clientI’m not thrilled about this, not …

: North Dakota Found To Be Harboring Nuclear Missiles North Dakota Found To Be Harboring Nuclear Missiles

: DEA Official Announces Successful Drug Bust On Son's Room DEA Official Announces Successful Drug Bust On Son’s Room

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: U.S. Government To Save Billions By Cutting Wasteful Senator Program U.S. Government To Save Billions By Cutting Wasteful Senator Program

: Apple Releases iTunes 9.1 Apple Releases iTunes 9.1I can’t believe I beat @maccessibility to this. :) Although the thrust of …

: My thoughts on Apple’s just released Snow Leopard 10.6.3 update My thoughts on Apple’s just released Snow Leopard 10.6.3 update

: Director explains and apologizes for using term negro on 2010 Census Director explains and apologizes for using term negro on 2010 CensusI give the woman in the …

: iPhone App From ScanR Puts Scanner and Fax Machine in Your Hands iPhone App From ScanR Puts Scanner and Fax Machine in Your HandsThe app also offers server based OCR …

: LookTel, An App For The Blind LookTel, An App For The Blind I could see this being a very useful resource.

: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8i7u3fl-hP8 This is a fantastic medley, thanks so much for …

: Becoming your own task master – the Assistive Technology show for March 17, 2010 Becoming your own task master – the Assistive Technology show for March 17, 2010Tonight, on the …

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: Becoming your own task master, tonight, on the Assistive Technology show Becoming your own task master, tonight, on the Assistive Technology show

: Sunbelt software rolling out VIPRE 4 Sunbelt software rolling out VIPRE 4

: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qpVTUdfcEMg A big thanks to Cara Quinn for tweeting this, A definite …

: Congressman Demands To Know Who Left Fish Sandwich To Rot On House Floor | Congressman Demands To Know Who Left Fish Sandwich To Rot On House Floor |

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: New College Graduates To Be Cryogenically Frozen Until Job Market Improves New College Graduates To Be Cryogenically Frozen Until Job Market ImprovesA big thanks to …

: NuttyNewswire.com NuttyNewswire.comWhat a neat site if like me, you’re into nutty news stories.

: A Pakistani government minister says he "made a mistake" in telling Sky News the British boy kidnapped in Pakistan had been found.  A Pakistani government minister says he “made a mistake” in telling Sky News the British …

: AiSquared releases ZoomText 9.18.8, a maintenance release addressing a number of issues AiSquared releases ZoomText 9.18.8, a maintenance release addressing a number of issues

: The value of efficiency, tonight, on the Assistive Technology show The value of efficiency, tonight, on the Assistive Technology show

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: NYC chef's latest creation is breast milk cheese with pumpkin NYC chef’s latest creation is breast milk cheese with pumpkinI have nothing against breast …

: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hox-ni8geIw As I often wish I could just cancel my own mail, I can …

: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=--K3X6rptE4 Go granny go! Granny shooting machine gun!! (via …

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: HumanWare releases Stream 3.1 update HumanWare releases Stream 3.1 update

: Dolphin – Version 11.50, a major upgrade for Dolphin access tools Dolphin – Version 11.50, a major upgrade for Dolphin access tools

: NextUp.com now offering stand alone SAPI voices NextUp.com now offering stand alone SAPI voices

: Code Factory releases Mobile Geo 2.0 Code Factory releases Mobile Geo 2.0

: Form-based announcement list subscription finally possible Form-based announcement list subscription finally possible

: Petition to try and save Wayfinder Access, Symbian based GPS solution for the blind Petition to try and save Wayfinder Access, Symbian based GPS solution for the blind

: A T Maine introduces new commenting system A T Maine introduces new commenting system

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: Specializing in Martial Arts for physically challenged/physically disabled/stroke survivors in Portland, ME Specializing in Martial Arts for physically challenged/physically disabled/stroke survivors in …

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: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2JuOcJiYw64 Contains strong language, but heck, if you can’t rap …

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: Year in review, Assistive Technology show for Dec. 30, 2009 now available Year in review, Assistive Technology show for Dec. 30, 2009 now available

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: Nokia E65 with latest Talks for sale I’m selling a Nokia E65 phone with the Talks screen reading software. Although this isn’t the newest …

: Quest to find an accessible way to download Tumblr audio continues I really love Tumblr, but one major issue I, as a VoiceOver user, have is the inability to actually …

: Nuance releases Dragon Search for iPhone Nuance releases Dragon Search for iPhone

: Nuance releases Dragon Search for iPhone Yep, this works fantastic with VoiceOver. Steve ***Begin content*** Dragon Search is the Fast, …

: String THeory for Dummies and the power of social media “String THeory for Dummies” is one of those books I’d love to read if only I could find an …

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: formspring.me What’s the nicest thing someone’s ever done for you? Helped me financially, so that I could get …

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: Testing from iPhone Just testing the accessibility of the new Tumblr app. So far, it’s much better than the old one.

: How to preview Ogg files as if in Quicklook One of the really neat aspects of Apple’s Leopard and Snow Leopard operating systems is Quicklook, a …

: "UP" NOW AVAILABLE WITH DESCRIPTIVE VIDEO SERVICE/DVS on ITUNES “UP” NOW AVAILABLE WITH DESCRIPTIVE VIDEO SERVICE/DVS on ITUNESFinding movies with …

: Blind Bargains: Thoughts on the BrailleNote Apex Blind Bargains: Thoughts on the BrailleNote ApexYeah, maybe I’m overly-negative, but HumanWare’s …

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: Visually impaired gamer sues Sony Online Visually impaired gamer sues Sony OnlineI definitely have mixed feelings about this: on the one …

: Google Wave Screen Reader Accessibility Google Wave Screen Reader AccessibilityI can’t say I’m surprised by this, but it’s certainly …

: Twitterrific for Mac Updated Twitterrific for Mac Updated Accessibility enhancements have been very well incorporated within …

: fring » iPhone/iPod version for the visually impaired fring » iPhone/iPod version for the visually impairedI’m honestly not sure how I feel about this: on …

: "Google Docs OCR" and why it's so exciting to me “Google Docs OCR” and why it’s so exciting to meOCR technology, for those …

: How to adjust playback speed and other cool options on iPhone Just a few moments ago, I posted on Twitter that I had recently discovered how to make podcasts play …

: Just posted: A penny saved is a penny earned, tonight, on the Assistive Technology show: …

: Nokia brings Braille to SMS Nokia brings Braille to SMSAlthough screen reading technology has existed for mobile devices for …

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: Surfin' Santa? A conversation with 6-yr-old Gabby Me: So, when it’s Summer here, places like New Zealand and Australia have Winter. Gabby: …

: Pondering topics for up-coming shows, would sure love input Between the iPhone and Snow Leopard, I think we’ve had enough shows on Apple topics to last some …

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: Just discovered puddle of water below my laptop tray. Thing is, no water on desk. Thinking my laptop …

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: On hold with the IRS and they’re playing a piece from the Nut Cracker suite. WHy do I find this very …

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: Just posted: Finding Audio Books, tonight, on the Assistive Technology show: http://ping.fm/pkeSm

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: CAPTCHAs and how to overcome them, tonight, on the Assistive Technology Show http://ping.fm/ont6w

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: I stay up late to help a client, save his ass and after 30 days he still doesn’t pay his $36.50 …

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: Happy happy Mailman day, yet again!

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: Boneless ribs are probably not the best way to celebrate st. Patrick’s day, but man are they good!

: Just found out that a company accidentally charged my debet card 120 times. Can we say big oops?

: Is getting ready to install the latest Talks 4. http://ping.fm/FKOkA

: Is deleting thousands of Email messages which he will never read.

: Chuckling at: “iMac Shuffle - Simplicity defined.” (http://imacshuffle.com/)

: Laughing at, “Underfunded Schools Forced To Cut Past Tense From Language Programs” …

: Is thinking that if we all just gave up March for Lent, lent itself would go by so much faster.

: Is reinstalling Wayfinder Access, there used to be a FB integration option, but now can’t find it.

: Continues to work on invoicing and paperwork.

: Hosting this week’s Assistive Technology Show http://ping.fm/qRaLG

: Is really craving bagels from Bagelmainea. Best bagels outside NY.

: Is picking out some Braille books to read this evening to a bunch of Girl Scouts interested in …

: Is home safe and sound. Very happy to have beaten the storm.

: It’s Mailman day! It’s Mailman day! Happy happy Mailman day everyone.

: Is being bumbarded with information and is feeling sleepy.

: Still one of my favorites: “FDA Approves Depressant Drug For The Annoyingly Cheerful” …

: Laughing at: “East Timor’s First Female Dictator Hailed As Step Forward For Women” …

: Laughing at: “Spam Crackdown Threatens Koy4Goff’s Penis Enlarger, Free iPod Industry” …

: Is drinking coffee and waiting for the mind to slowly grind into gear.

: “9 dead in Turkish plane crash in Amsterdam” What’s going on with aviation? (http://ping.fm/wTV9j)

: Laughing at: “New Partially Digested Doritos Eliminate Tedious Chewing” (http://ping.fm/khI2G)

: Armed with strong coffee and a strong desire to succeed, I am now ready to tackle the day.

: Is *not* watching the Oscars and doesn’t feel at all bad about it.

: Is really craving Starbucks.

: Is trying to download the latest MobileSpeak screen reader and is frustrated at the hoops one has to …

: Is setting up donation buttons using the Paypal site and hoping all goes well.

: What a terrible example of a blind person, “Paterson’s blindness” Impacting his ability to be …

: Wow, does this actually say hire? Like not let go?RT: @WCSH 6 Phone Company To Hire 100 In Northern …

: Is wondering when Twitter became a “premium” text service with T-Mobile and apparently *only* with …

: Haha just heard on radio, “The songs you grew up with and maybe threw up with.”

: Just posted: Tonight, on the Assistive Technology show: http://s3nt.com/czxz

: Just posted: Codefactory releases v2.1 of its MobileSpeak product line: http://s3nt.com/czen

: Laughing at: “Head Lice Going Around Senate” (http://ping.fm/UnBYx)

: Testing updates from windows mobile.

: Very very excited about: jebswebs » Accessible Facebook (http://ping.fm/hcldT)

: So how many of you girly girls out there would use this? “Princess Player — Media player for girls.” …

: Is looking over the checkbook and is trying not to panic, or cry.

: Happy Valentine’s day!!!!!

: T-Mobile dash unlocked, unbranded and upgraded. Wow does this thing ever fly now! Super boost to …

: Editing last night’s Assistive Technology show as, well, it needs a bit of cleaning up.

: Laughing at: “WCAG 2.0 Theme Song” For those who don’t know, WCAG are accessibility guidelines for …

: Laughing hysterically at: “FDA Approves Depressant Drug For The Annoyingly Cheerful” …

: Is returning phone calls and feeling extremely greatful he has phone calls to actually return.

: Laughing at: “U.S. Holds Going-Out-Of-Business Sale” (http://ping.fm/EoLUa)

: Surprised sendspace.com isn’t covered, but still good review: “Share big files online with these …

: Wonders why anyone would want to overclock a Windows Mobile device — doesn’t battery life suck …

: Laughing at: “Obama Modifies ‘Yes We Can’ Message To Exclude Area Loser” (http://ping.fm/3BKku)

: Settling in with a nice hot cup of Green Mountain Golden French Toast coffee. This is really awesome …

: Just posted: Now available, the Assistive Technology show for February 4, 2009: http://s3nt.com/ch3i

: Still laughing hysterically at: Tom Coughlin Retires From Family To Spend More Time With Team …

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: Wow, isn’t this the truth though? “The Dark Queen” (http://ping.fm/yrKIz)

: Life is *not* always fair. Why can’t people realize that? Is it such a hard concept?

: Laughing hysterically at: Cheney Dunk Tank Raises $800 Billion For Nation (http://ping.fm/wpCah)

: Laughing at: Underfunded Schools Forced To Cut Past Tense From Language Programs …

: Wondering if this really tastes good?: How to Make Cake in a Mug - (http://ping.fm/cyjK3)

: Laughing at: Action Figure Fights On Despite Loss Of Dragon Sword (http://ping.fm/X1wmr)

: Laughing hysterically at: Tom Coughlin Retires From Family To Spend More Time With Team …

: RT: @blindbargains Fantom 1TB Dual Interface External Hard Drive for $99.99 Shipped …

: Returning from a nice breakfast with the family at Dennys where, for today only, you too can have a …

: Laughing at: The Legacy Of Dick Cheney (http://ping.fm/M0wmF)

: Drinking what just might be the best coffee in the world. Golden French Toast blend from Green …

: Welcome to portland where the local temp is around 30 degrees. Guess that’s as precise as it gets.

: Cubed cheese was an option with every meal, so imagine my disappointmen when none came with my …

: Good bye philadelphia, its been real. Next stop, or so i hope, portland!

: And my journey home begins, getting ready to leave. Next stop, is philadelphia.

: Beef tips with gravy over noodles, fresh salad and fruit with gadiva cheese cake, dinner was …

: Getting ready for dinner, the nfb center is huge! Lots to see though.

: On plane getting ready to go to my first nfb leadership seminar. Very excited.

: Is finally getting to eat his dinner from last night.

: Wondering how things would look were there no iPhone: T-Mobile USA faces stiff competition | …

: Just posted: Optelec to launch comprehensive new line of low vision solutions: http://s3nt.com/b94e

: Reading: Maine Gets An F On Teacher Reviews| WCSH6 (http://ping.fm/0kLrM)

: Just posted: Now available: How do blind people use computers?: http://s3nt.com/b9v2

: Incredibly awesome post, definitely worth a read RT: @bbrannan SMA, RIP: http://ping.fm/pZiAa

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: Just posted: How does a blind user use a computer?: http://s3nt.com/b8sq

: Is working with his first client of the day. I love working with folks who are doing fun things.

: Is settling in with a hot cup of coffee and some work while just waiting for the approaching storm.

: In the middle of a training session is not the best time to lose power. Why must this happen to me?

: @fb Is trying to get caught up on statuses and everything else.

: Is wondering how he brewed this coffee so incredibly strong.

: [gallery] gabby finally has her bear!

: [gallery] gabby finally has her bear!

: Now off to build a bear, gabby finally gets to use a gift card from christmas.

: [gallery] watching my 5 year old play basketball. Someone let me know if this posts p

: [gallery] watching my 5 year old play basketball. Someone let me know if this posts p

: Haha, only in Maine….: “Speeding Ticket With An Engagement Ring” (http://ping.fm/O8bXY)

: Somewhat tasteless, but still laughing at: Police Say School Shooter Had Troubled Past, History Of …

: Reading: Obama Staff Arrives to White House Stuck in Dark Ages of Technology - washingtonpost.com …

: It’s up! It’s up! Tonight’s Assistive Tech show just posted. Search iTunes or click to …

: Is uploading this week’s edition of the Assistive Technology Show. Will post when its available.

: Still one of my all-time favorites: Obama Promises To Stop America’s Shitty Jobs From Going Overseas …

: Laughing at: Long-Awaited Beer With Bush Really Awkward, Voter Reports (http://ping.fm/h748k)

: Heading off to Starbucks for a celebration coffee. Anyone want to join me?

: Laughing at: Mattress King Selects Wife From Small Wisconsin Village (http://ping.fm/UfviD)

: Is pondering what to get for his next drink at Starbucks. They should have a “Beginners Guide to …

: Is laughing at: “Incompetent Staff Feels Underappreciated” (http://ping.fm/PfOVL)

: Is getting ready to go to starbucks. Planning to be there around 10 if anyone wants to join me.

: Is researching possible Symbian Facebook applications

: A grilled cheese sandwich and some hard boiled eggs is hardly the best meal, but damn that sure hit …

: Finally back home and very glad to finally be back.

: Not sure why, but I’ve been thinking of CompuServe all day. Anyone remember them? Worse yet anyone …

: On my way to beautiful ellsworth maine. Car thermometer says -19 f.

: Still not believing that Bookshare isn’t providing books in HTML. Maybe I’m missing something?

: Laughing at: Child In Corner To Exact Revenge As Soon As He Gets Out (http://ping.fm/AotFL)

: Laughing at: Lazy Nation Fears Obama Will Create Millions Of Jobs (http://ping.fm/9qdCY)

: Definitely laughing at: Bush Urges Nation To Be Quiet For A Minute While He Tries To Think …

: Remains curious about MacSpeech dictate and VoiceOver compatibility. Wondering about the training …

: Starting the day off healthy with a sausage egg and cheese sandwich and fresh ground coffee. Today …

: Just wrapping up this week’s Assistive Technology show, podcast to be available very shortly.

: Is betting he’d be a better speller if only he had a braille display.

: Wow, it’s 12 DG, F here -11 DG, C and to think it’s warmer here than other parts of the country.

: Is up, is armed with coffee and is determined to make today a good day.

: is getting ready for a teleconference to discuss Daisy options on the Mac.

: Is backing up atmaine.com in preparation for making the jump to latest Wordpress.

: Can you believe this? No, it’s not The Onion. “Would-be Chinese bride, 107, seeks first husband” …

: Wow it’s cold!!! 4 DG F, -16 DG C. Definitely a long sleeves day.

: Is on hold with T-Mobile and they’re playing Christmas music. Should I tell them it’s passed?

: Anyone remember an old VOIP program, Speak Freely? I loved the way it used “reflectors” for …

: Is trying to figure out how to use resume templates in Pages.

: Time for bed, tomorrow will come early. Well guess it comes at the same time as always, but …

: is getting the latest nightly build of Webkit in the hopes it will work better with Facebook and …

: Heading for home.

: It’s times like now that I wish I were able to drive. I’d love to jump in a car and go. Go anywhere.

: Note to self, taking a big swig of soda is *not* a good idea when its yesterday’s and the ice is all …

: Turn your bluetooth cell phone into a device to lock/unlock doors. http://www.eckey.com/

: Actual advice on utilizing privacy settings in Facebook for personal and professional use » …

: THis week’s Assistive Technology show just posted. Search in iTunes or follow link for more details. …

: Laughing hysterically at: “Porn industry seeks federal bailout” (http://ping.fm/A9JjH)

: Evaluating Amigo, a Mac Facebook desktop app. (http://ping.fm/twn1l)

: Laughing at: Lazy Daredevil To Lie Across 12 Couches (http://ping.fm/XO39B)

: Just took my first sip of a very yummy cup of raspberry swirl coffee. The day is already looking …

: New Skype beta for Mac OS X finally available! (http://ping.fm/2E4AP)

: Logging in, kicking in, checking in and generally getting ready for the day.

: Coffee gone, brain shutting down, time for bed.

: Finally found ping.fm bookmarklet: (http://ping.fm/K21rc)

: Noticing that the battery in my T-Mo Dash is just under 50% full. Think its battery matches my own …

: Testing updates via ping.fm, a really awesome service :)

: test post this is a test post using Newsgator.  Steve  

: Testing with Newsgator I am testing the NewsGator plugin for blogging which I really hope will work. I mean it's really …

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