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Michael Lauf speaks with Nolan Darilek, Chris Millsap and Peter bossley about the latest accessible and inaccessible Android apps, and how Google isn’t helping the cause with their aweful program interface! View SeroTalk Tech Chat 82: Android Accessibility, One Step … Continue reading →

Are you still frantically searching for that perfect gift for a friend or family member, and you know that a sweater with a picture of Santa on the front just isn’t going to work again this year? Or maybe you … Continue reading →

If you think one person can’t make a difference, think again! Meet Deanne Chapman: Dog Rescuer, Advocate, and Dogs Best Friend! Deanne’s passion for dogs is infectious, will warm your heart, and her stories of the abuses of dogs will leave you … Continue reading →

In SeroTalk Podcast 55, Michael Lauf, Ricky Enger and Mike Calvo discuss: Serotek DocuScan Plus: Great OCR, Convert PDF Files, Create Braille, Large Print, MP3 Audio and DAISY Books Serotek Press Release Announcing Release of DocuScan Plus Apple TV now … Continue reading →

For Immediate Release  Minneapolis, Minnesota, November 24, 2010  Serotek Corporation, the leading provider of accessible multi platform and cloud-based solutions which can be accessed from anywhere, is proud to announce the release of DocuScan Plus. This innovative software allows persons … Continue reading →

Tech Chat 74 for October 21 will cover the latest and greatest iPhone apps released in the last 6 months. We’ll cover color detection, gps, radio and music apps, games, phone services and more.View Tech Chat 74 – Latest and … Continue reading →

Presented by Michael Lauf and Ricky Enger, Tech Chat 72 will offer tips from blind parents on everything from online resources, educating, advocating, overcoming discrimination, and prejudice.Join us Live as Blind Parents Share Their Experiences, Thursday October 7 at 9PM … Continue reading →

Presented by Michael Lauf and Joe Steinkamp, we’ll cover all the big access tech stories from September, including the latest web browsers, screen reader updates for Windows and mobile devices,two new accessible audio recorders, Sendero GPS Look Around, DirectionsForMe.org product … Continue reading →

The September 23rd tech chat covered what it takes to work in radio and broadcasting on the internet. We covered the industry, the new personal people meter for ratings, the importance of understanding social networking, voice tracking and broadcasting on the … Continue reading →

Presented by Michael Lauf and Joe Steinkamp, Tech Chat 68 will cover the three different technologies used to get speech on phones running google’s android operating system: what to do when you first get the phone, which apps are usable, … Continue reading →

InTech Chat 63, Justin Romack and Peter bossley shared their preferences for Windows and Macintosh applications, and what they like and dislike about each operating system. We covered browsing the web, email, reading the screen, backing up data, ability to install … Continue reading →

After losing the original archive, and better late than never, Michael Lauf demos three radios, 2Hd and one portable. View Tech Chat 59 – 3 Radios Reviewed, Via Accessible Event Listen to MP3 of Tech Chat 59 – 3 Radios Reviewed … Continue reading →

Tech Chat 60 discussed all aspects of having a service animal: choosing a school, lifestyle changes, associated costs, dealing with the public, educating friends and family, differences between schools, retiring the dog, fighting discrimination, and people who have trained their own … Continue reading →

SeroTalk Podcast 39 discussed many things including: CSUN Audio Interviews from the NFB iPhone 4.0 Multitasking Explained Thorough Review of the iPad from Ars Technica Tech Doctor Podcast and blog from Robert Carter and Jenny Axler XP Mode for Windows … Continue reading →

Tech Chat 46 covered tips on how to plan for an unexpected emergency; food, water, first aid kit, concerns of the disabled, caring for pets, staying or leaving, and more. View Tech chat 46 – emergency Preparedness Via Accessible Event … Continue reading →

Please enjoy these outtakes that didn’t make it in to the podcasts. Warning: if you are easily offended, you should probably not listen. You have been warned! Please accept this audio in the light-hearted manner in which it is intended. … Continue reading →

Thanks to everyone who purchased Serotek products between Black Friday, November 27 and Cyber Monday, November 30.  We were excited to see so many people joining the Serotek community for the first time, and we were happy to see so … Continue reading →

read Mike Calvo’s latest Serotek blog post about the latest overpriced under-performing product to make its way in to the blind ghetto from Intel and Humanware. What I Think About the Intel Reader  

In SeroTalk Podcast 25, Michael Lauf and Ricky discussed: i-Blink Radio for the iPhone Lets you Hear Radio Stations, Reading Services and Podcasts AT&T changes policy to now allow VoIP over 3G for the iPhone Apple releases iPhone OS 3.1.2 … Continue reading →

This past Wednesday, Apple held a media event to showcase new products. With a musical theme, Apple announced many exciting developments, particularly of interest to people who are blind. With the introduction of the Voiceover screen reader for the iPod … Continue reading →

IN SeroTalk Podcast 19, Michael Lauf, Ricky enger and Mike Calvo discussed the BrainPort that will allow blind and deaf-blind people to see with their tongue, HumanWare’s giveaway of four BlackBerry Smartphones, GW Micro’s BookSense book player and audio recorder … Continue reading →

For the Serotek team, the NFB and ACB conventions are among the most exciting of the year. Booth staffers at each event spent the week showcasing the latest Serotek products, as well as meeting new people and catching up with … Continue reading →

In Tech Chat 23, Shane Jackson gives a 30 minute demo of the iPhone 3G S and answers numerous questions. Shane Jackson Blog and Podcast – www.BlindWorldBlog.BlogSpot.com Follow Shane Jackson on Twitter Email Shane Jackson with Your iPhone Questions. Listen to shane’s podcast … Continue reading →

Join us this and every Thursday evening at our new time of 9PM Eastern or 6PM Pacific in the Tech Room for our weekly Tech Chat, recorded and made available as a podcast. Tonight, our special guest is Shane Jackson, who … Continue reading →

It’s convention time again, and whether you’re headed to the Motor City, enjoying time in sunny Orlando, or relaxing at home, Serotek has everything you need to stay connected wherever you are.  The following specials are available beginning Friday July 3 and … Continue reading →

June 23RD, Serotek announced the launch of Accessible Event that will forever change access technology. The press conference was held live from the National Press Club in Washington D.C.. AccessibleEvent.com Listen to, and/or View the June 23 Accessible Event Press Conference. Accessible Event Demo … Continue reading →

In this thought-provoking article, Mike Calvo asks the question: Why is it that Apple always seems to get to the future first? I, Michael Lauf, ask why are those who I thought I respected, so negative about technology that puts … Continue reading →

We extend the giveaway of the Blue Snowflake microphone and Icicle XLR-to-USB adapter for another two weeks. E-mail a creative audio file as to why you need a new mic, or why you like Serotek resources@serotalk.com Mike Calvo reviews the … Continue reading →

Now through Memorial Day, Monday May 25 at Midnight Eastern U.S., save $200 off System Access Mobile. For just $299, normally $499, you get licenses for two computers, plus a third license for a U3-enabled USB key to take to … Continue reading →

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn – May 15, 2009 – Serotek Corporation, the leading provider of internet and digital information accessibility software and services, announced today that Envision®, a Kansas based agency that combines employment opportunities with rehabilitation services and public education, has … Continue reading →

Minneapolis, Minn. (May 14, 2009)– The American Foundation for the Blind (AFB), American Council of the Blind (ACB), California Council of the Blind (CCB) and Target (NYSE:TGT) announced today that the organizations have collaborated to improve the Target checkout experience … Continue reading →

In SeroTalk Tech chat 14, Michael Lauf allows Mike Aarigo to remote in to his computer and optimize Windows XP for speed and performance, using the remote access capabilities available to all subscribers of SAMNet. Listen to SeroTalk Tech Chat … Continue reading →

IN Tech chat 13, we showed new and existing users how to set up an account, and repair installations via www.satogo.com We gave ten tips for listening to radio through SAMNet, how to listen to live Major League Baseball games, … Continue reading →

Major advocacy groups for the visually impaired applaud Staples’ new initiatives designed to improve service to its customers with visual impairments. Staples will be improving its payment service terminals at the in-store point-of-sale with tactile keypads to protect the privacy … Continue reading →

Now through April 30, Serotek is offering $200 off System Access Mobile™ for anyone whose software maintenance agreement has lapsed, or who is not entitled to any additional upgrades with their SMA for Jaws® for Windows® or Window-Eyes™. Break away … Continue reading →

Many are engaged in a campaign to obtain access for the blind and others with print disabilities to e-books available for Amazon’s new Kindle 2 e-book reader. The new reader, which Amazon is working to make fully accessible to the … Continue reading →

Below are links and contact info for the 32 interviews, conducted by Michael Lauf, at CSUN 2009, recorded in Los Angeles California on March 20Th and 21St. This project is made possible by funding from Serotek Corporation, www.serotek.com E-Mail Michael … Continue reading →

Listen to NFB Podcast Interview With Mike Calvo – march 20, 2009   http://www.nfb.org/images/nfb/Audio/CSUN09-Clara_Wes-Serotek.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download Subscribe: iTunes | RSS

Serotek’s CEO, Mike Calvo, will be presenting a session at the upcoming Center on Disabilities CSUN Conference held in Los Angeles. The session will take place on Thursday, March 19 at 12:00 PM PST, 3:00 PM EST, in the Pacific … Continue reading →