Large Print and Audio News Sources

New York Times Large Print Weekly
If you or someone you know has trouble reading the newspaper, discover The New York Times Large Print Weekly. It brings you the world as only The Times can deliver it -- the best stories from a week's worth of the nation's best newspaper. Printed in easy-to-read, 16-point type, you get world and national news, articles on health, business, the arts, sports, and, of couse, the celebrated New York Times crossword puzzle.

The New York Times Audio Digest
On the road. At the gym. Listen to the daily audio digest of The New York Times anywhere. The New York Times Audio Digest is delivered right to your computer, Apple iPod, Pocket PC or MP3 Player everyday at 6:00 in the morning. Audible has thousands of audiobooks, audio subscriptions, original programming and more. Join now and get a free MP3 player!

Reader’s Digest/Large Print Edition Reader's Digest offers a large print edition. Currently, the cost of a one-year subscription to the Large Type edition is $19.95. Contact them at: Reader's Digest, Large Edition For Easier Reading Kable News, 4279 W. Rte. 64, Mount Morris, IL 61054 Attn JackieYount/NWF. Phone: (800) 678-9746 between 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.

Windows 7

Microsoft talks about the next version of Windows. Check out the Windows 7 Blog:

http://blogs.msdn.com/e7/

U.S. Unveils 2009 Louis Braille Silver Dollar

As you can see from the time of this post, I’m once again up late. I was hoping to catch the US Men’s Senior National Basketball Team play Angola on replay, but I can't find it. I have 500 cable channels and not one is replaying the game! So, I thought I would add one more piece of interesting information.

On July 2 2008, the U.S. Mint unveiled the design of the 2009 Louis Braille Bicentennial Silver Dollar at the National Federation of the Blind's annual convention in Dallas, Texas. The Braille Silver Dollar is the first coin minted in the United States to feature readable Braille characters. The coin will go on sale in the spring of 2009, the bicentennial anniversary of Louis Braille's birth.

Introducing ZoomWare

Press Release:

Ai Squared is proud to announce the release of ZoomWare, our replacement for BigShot Magnifier. To learn more about ZoomWare simply click the play button below to watch a video demonstation of ZoomWare in action.

If a friend or family member is suffering from early vision loss or simply the stress and fatigue that comes with everyday computer use ZoomWare can help. Go to www.getzoomware.com/download to download a trial today!

Pricing:• Domestic (US+Canada) Download: $149• Domestic (US+Canada) Shipment: $175• International Download: $229 • International Shipment: $265

Call your local dealer for more information...

Mobile Phone Accessibility

One of the hottest topics right now is Mobile phone accessibility. I probably take a dozen calls a week with questions regarding screen readers and screen magnification for mobile phones and PDA's.

I currently use TALKS&ZOOMS on my Moto Q and Mobile Speak on my Nokia N82. I’ll be posting a review of both products next week.

Check out the following links to learn more:
http://www.nuance.com/talks/
http://www.codefactory.es/en/

Duxbury Braille Translator Adds Enhanced Math Support

This is not necessarily new news, but most of my teacher colleagues are on vacation right now and I want you all to catch this. If you are a student or a teacher of the visually impaired, the new features could make your life easier.

http://www.duxburysystems.com/news.asp#press

Freedom Scientific Releases PAC Mate Omni™ 6.1

Freedom Scientific recently announced the release of version 6.1 for the PAC Mate Omni. If you are looking for a device that runs Windows Mobile 6, then the PAC Mate might be a good choice. Version 6.1 has added Braille Features and the the ability to read PDF files. A link to the press release is listed below:

http://www.freedomscientific.com/news/pressroom/2008/PACMate61-released-8-4-08.asp

Blind users of VoiceNote, BrailleNote, mPower, and BrailleNote PK notetakers can upgrade to a PAC Mate. Check out the details at:

http://www.freedomscientific.com/news/pressroom/2008/PACMate-Open-Plan-Trade-in.asp