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Blinded Veterans Association 2012 Convention Special 2

Listen to Blinded Veterans Association 2012 Convention Special 2 Joe Steinkamp and Richard Wells recently had the honor of representing Serotek at the 2012 convention of the Blinded Veterans Association in Galveston, Texas.. While they were there, Richard and Joe … Continue reading

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Blinded Veterans Association 2012 Convention Special 1

Listen to Blinded Veterans Association 2012 Convention Special 1 Joe Steinkamp and Richard Wells recently had the honor of representing Serotek at the 2012 convention of the Blinded Veterans Association in Dallas, Texas.. While there, Joe and Richard interviewed several … Continue reading

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Opening Ceremonies of the 2012 Blinded Veterans Association Convention

Listen to the Opening Ceremonies of the 2012 Blinded Veterans Association Convention Joe Steinkamp and Richard Wells recently had the honor of representing Serotek at the 2012 convention of the Blinded Veterans Association. Here is the audio from the opening … Continue reading

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SPN Special: Accessibility Anywhere

Listen to the audio of our SPN special: Accessibility Anywhere View the Accessible Event archive of our SPN special: Accessibility Anywhere Here are the links that accompanied the Accessible Event presentation of our SPN special: Accessibility Anywhere: Our Story at … Continue reading

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Announcing our upcoming SPN Special: Accessibility Anywhere

join Mike Calvo, Ricky Enger and Lisa Salinger for a discussion of Accessibility Anywhere. We’ll take you back to our beginning, and forward to the future. Afterwards, come chat with Mike Calvo on the System Access Mobile Network. Join us … Continue reading

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High Contrast Episode 3: My Home Button Barely Works

Listen to High Contrast Episode 3: My Home Button Barely Works Welcome back to high Contrast the Summer Show Wrap up Extravaganza Edition! The crew sits down and discusses some of the bigger notables from both mainstream and the traditional … Continue reading

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SeroTalk Podcast 119: Posterior Print

Listen to SeroTalk Podcast 119: Posterior Print Jamie Pauls, Lisa Salinger and Buddy Brannan sit down together and discuss this week’s top news stories. Among other things, here are the main stories covered: Apple 132-page internal document shows how Samsung … Continue reading

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SeroSpectives Special: Mountain Lion

Listen to the audio of SeroSpectives Special: Mountain Lion Replay the accessible Event Archive of SeroSpectives Special: Mountain Lion ABOUT OUR PRESENTER Michael Lauf was the former host and producer of the SeroTalk Podcast, weekly Thursday Tech Chats and the … Continue reading

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Coming this Thursday: We Talk Mountain Lion On SeroSpectives

Join us this Thursday for a special edition of SeroSpectives beginning at 9 PM Eastern on Accessible Event On this week’s edition of SeroSpectives, Michael Lauf speaks with users of Apple’s latest Mountain Lion operating system for the Mac. Topics … Continue reading

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SeroTalk Podcast 118: Twitigation

SeroTalk 118 Show Notes Listen to SeroTalk Podcast 118: Twitigation A helping of analysis, a smidge of prognostication, a dash of humor and a pinch of sarcasm are all a part of the recipe for this week’s SeroTalk Podcast with … Continue reading

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Convention 2012 Special Episode 3

Listen to Convention 2012 Special Episode 3 Welcome to the final episode of our three 2012 ACB and NFB convention interview specials. We trust that you have enjoyed listening to all of the interviews from this year’s summer convention season … Continue reading

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SPN Special: An Audio Tour from the American Printing House for the Blind

Listen to An Audio Tour from the American Printing House for the Blind All who regularly listen to the SeroTalk Podcast Network have come to expect extensive convention coverage each summer. This year, we went the extra mile and brought … Continue reading

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SeroTalk Podcast 116: Just Stupidly Different

Listen to SeroTalk Podcast 116: Just Stupidly Different On this week’s podcast, Jamie Pauls, Ricky Enger and Joe Steinkamp reunite after a couple weeks of summer convention coverage to talk about the top news of the week. Stories covered in … Continue reading

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Convention 2012 Special Episode 2

Listen to Convention 2012 Special Episode 2 Welcome to the second of three specials featuring all of the exciting interviews we brought back from the 2012 ACB and NFB conventions. Please follow the links below to learn more about all … Continue reading

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SPN Special: A Discussion of Windows 8

Listen to A Discussion of Windows 8 The SeroTalk Podcast Network is pleased to bring you audio which was recorded at the National Federation of the Blind’s Assistive Technology Trainers Division and features Jeremy Curry discussing the usability of Windows … Continue reading

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Convention 2012 Special Episode 1

Listen to Convention 2012 Special Episode 1 Welcome to the first of three shows featuring all of the great interviews from the ACB and NFB 2012 conventions. You heard them first on SPN Radio. Now you can listen at your … Continue reading

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High Contrast Episode 2: Me Likey Chrome

Listen to High Contrast Episode 2: Me Likey Chrome   Welcome back everyone to the newest monthly podcast on the SeroTalk Podcast network. The response to our first show has been fantastic. Rodney, Maurie and Jeremy would like to thank … Continue reading

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SeroTalk Podcast 115: Thunderburst Supreme

Listen to SeroTalk Podcast 115: Thunderburst Supreme This week, Lisa Salinger and Buddy Brannan join Jamie Pauls to discuss the top news stories of the week. Enjoy! AT the death of skype talking: a bend in the rode. Braille, Relevance … Continue reading

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Anywhere, Everywhere: That’s Accessibility

Back in February Serotek celebrated its ten-year anniversary. We gathered staff to reflect on their time with the company, and a common thread from the discussion is that today’s landscape looks a lot different from where we were in 2002. … Continue reading

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SeroTalk Podcast 114: Three-finger Swipe and a Prayer

Listen to SeroTalk Podcast 114: Three-finger Swipe and a Prayer Welcome to another episode of the SeroTalk Podcast where Jamie Pauls, Ricky Enger and Joe Steinkamp discuss the top news stories of the week. After the news, Jamie Pauls and … Continue reading

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SeroTalk Podcast 110: I’m the Mayor of SeroTalk

Listen to SeroTalk Podcast 110: I’m the Mayor of SeroTalk This week, Buddy Brannan sits in for Joe Steinkamp and joins Jamie Pauls and Ricky Enger in a lively discussion of the week’s news. General Tech Jury verdict: Android doesn’t … Continue reading

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High Contrast Episode 1: Three iPads for Three Hosts

Listen To High Contrast Episode 1: Three iPads for Three Hosts Welcome to “High Contrast”, the newest offering on SPN, a show that features conversations on topics about living with Low Vision. In this show we introduce ourselves and give … Continue reading

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SeroTalk Podcast 107: Dangerous Levels of Multitasking

Listen to SeroTalk Podcast 107: Dangerous Levels of Multitasking Once again, Jamie Pauls, Ricky Enger and Joe Steinkamp settle in for a discussion of what was by all accounts a slow news week. Never fear, though. The gang found plenty … Continue reading

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SeroSpectives: This Month in Tech for March, 2012

Join SeroSpectives: This Month in Tech for March, 2012 live on Accessible event this Thursday, April 5, starting at 9:00 PM Eastern. This month, Lisa Salinger will be joined by Dr. Robert Carter of the Tech Doctor Podcast, Darrell Shandrow … Continue reading

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CSUN 2012 Interviews From the SeroTalk Podcast Network: Part 3

Listen To CSUN 2012 interviews from the SeroTalk Podcast Network Part 3   In our final SeroTalk special from CSUN 2012, Ricky Enger and Joe Steinkamp conduct interviews with representatives from the following companies:   Perkins Humanware Sendero AFB Click … Continue reading

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CSUN 2012 Interviews From the SeroTalk Podcast Network: Part 2

Listen to CSUN 2012 Interviews from the SeroTalk Podcast Network Part 2   In part two of our three-part special, Ricky Enger and Joe Steinkamp continue their interviews from CSUN 2012.    Switch Equipment iPad Book Share Optelec Design Science … Continue reading

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CSUN 2012 Interviews From the SeroTalk Podcast Network: Part 1

Listen to CSUN 2012 Interviews from the SeroTalk Podcast Network Part 1   Joe Steinkamp and Ricky Enger attended this year’s CSUN convention and conducted many interviews with other participants in the conference.  “In part one of our three-part special … Continue reading

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SeroTalk Podcast 98: TripleSpectives

Listen to SeroTalk Podcast 98: TripleSpectives This week, while Ricky and Joe are off to CSUN, Jamie Pauls, Buddy Brannan and Lisa Salinger discuss the news of the week. Here are the stories they discuss: Privacy   Five ways Google’s … Continue reading

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All CSUN 2012 Interviews Now Available ON SPN Radio

Listen to our CSUN 2012 coverage on SPN Radio As with all good things, CSUN 2012 has come to an end—except that it doesn’t really have to end quite yet. Perhaps you attended this year’s CSUN conference and didn’t get … Continue reading

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SeroTalk Podcast 97: Bovine Booty Call

Listen to SeroTalk Podcast 97: Bovine Booty Call   On this week’s podcast, Mike Calvo joins Jamie Pauls, Joe Steinkamp and Ricky Enger live from the Road To CSUN. Be sure and listen to all of our CSUN coverage on … Continue reading

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Just Another Checkbox

Just another Checkbox   Did you know that if a company built accessibility into its foundational methods of developing products and services, it would only be 2% of the total cost? Bolting on accessibility after the fact can easily cost … Continue reading

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SeroTalk Special Part Two

Listen to ATIA 2012 Interviews from SPN Part Two Welcome back to part two of our three-part series featuring SPN interviews from ATIA 2012. On this episode, Joe Steinkamp begins this round of interviews with Lary Lake of Low Vision … Continue reading

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SeroTalk Special Part One

Listen to ATIA 2012 Interviews On SPN Part One Welcome to part one of our three-part series featuring our interviews from ATIA 2012 in Orlando, Florida. After some initial greetings from Jamie Pauls and Joe Steinkamp, we hear Jamie’s interview … Continue reading

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Serotalk Podcast 95: Big Talking Piece Of Paper

Listen to SeroTalk Podcast 95: Big Talking Piece Of Paper On this week’s SeroTalk Podcast, Jamie Pauls, Ricky Enger, and Joe Steinkamp highlight the top news stories of the week. After the news, Mike Calvo joins Jamie Pauls to talk … Continue reading

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SeroTalk Podcast 94: Walk Without Sticks

Listen to SeroTalk Podcast 94: Walk Without Sticks This week, Jamie Pauls, Ricky Enger, and Joe Steinkamp return with all the top news of the week. After the news, Jamie is joined by Mike Calvo who discusses his recent trip … Continue reading

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Archives of SeroSpectives: This Month in Tech for January 2012 Are Now Available

The archives of the latest episode of SeroSpectives: This Month in Tech For January 2012 are now available. Feel free to listen to an audio presentation of the show, view the show notes page, or replay the Accessible Event archive … Continue reading

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The Disney Standard

I first published the below blog post on February 2, 2012. However, I was so deeply affected by my Disney experience that I just couldn’t stop talking about it. Here is an audio discussion of my Disney experience, which first aired … Continue reading

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SeroTalk Podcast 92: Armpit Noises

Listen to SeroTalk Podcast 92: Armpit Noises This week, as Joe Steinkamp sails the high seas and eats food of all kinds, Jamie Pauls, Ricky Enger, and Lisa Salinger discuss the top news stories of the week. Then, Jamie Pauls … Continue reading

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SeroSpectives: This Year in Tech for 2011

Listen to SeroSpectives: This Year in Tech for 2011 What delights the senses more than leftover fruitcake, is more exciting than freezing in Times Square, and will change your life more than another batch of New Year’s resolutions? It’s This … Continue reading

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SeroTalk Podcast 90: Getting It Done!

Listen to SeroTalk Podcast 90: Getting It Done!   On this week’s podcast, Jamie Pauls interviews three guests. Our first guest is Dan Aranoff, a blind food critic from New York City who began his writing career by blogging about … Continue reading

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SeroTalk Podcast 89: Mamba Shift Music

Listen to SeroTalk Podcast 89: Mamba Shift Music This week, Jamie Pauls, Ricky Enger, and Joe Steimkamp discuss the top news stories of the week including the following: Apple Introducing the Apple Vis Hall of Fame Introducing the AppleVis iOS … Continue reading

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SeroTalk Podcast 88: Do These Podcasts Make Me Look Fat?

Listen to Serotalk Podcast 88: Do These Podcasts Make Me Look Fat?   This week, Jamie Pauls, Ricky Enger, and Joe Steinkamp discuss the top news stories of the week. Then, Jamie Pauls and Mike Calvo discuss three Christmas gift … Continue reading

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SeroTalk Podcast 87: A Solution Looking For A Problem

Listen to SeroTalk Podcast 87: A Solution Looking For A Problem   This week, Jamie Pauls, Ricky Enger, and Joe Steinkamp once again discuss the top news stories of the week. Stories which we discuss in this episode include: Big … Continue reading

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Archives of Serospectives: This Month In Assistive Technology For November 2011 Now Available

Listen to Serospectives: This Month In Assistive Technology For November 2011 View show notes for Serospectives: This Month In Assistive Technology For November 2011 Play Accessible Event archive of Serospectives: This Month In Assistive Technology For November 2011 http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/media.serotalk.com/podcasts/serospectives/serospectives_tmiatnov2011.mp3 Podcast: … Continue reading

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Serotalk Podcast 84: Siri Queries

Listen to Serotalk Podcast 84: Siri Queries   This week, Jamie Pauls, Ricky Enger, and Joe Steinkamp discuss the top news stories of the week. Then, Jamie visits with Mike Calvo about the release of his first book, Cloudy With … Continue reading

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Serotalk Podcast 83: Losing Our Buttons

Listen to Serotalk Podcast 83: Losing Our Buttons   This week, Jamie Pauls, Ricky Enger, and Joe Steinkamp discuss the top news stories of the week. Then, Mike Calvo, Jamie Pauls, Patrick Purdue, and Lisa Salinger discuss the pros and … Continue reading

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SeroTalk Podcast 82: Embosser in the Bathroom

Listen to SeroTalk Podcast 82: Embosser in The Bathroom   This week, Jamie Pauls, Ricky Enger, and Joe Steinkamp discuss this week’s top news stories. Then, in part three of our Mac Book Air series, Jamie visits  with Mike Calvo … Continue reading

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SPN Special: A community Tribute to Steve Jobs

SPN Special: A community Tribute to Steve Jobs   Listen to A Community Tribute to Steve Jobs   The SeroTalk Podcast network asked our listeners to send us commentary on the passing of Steve Jobs. It is clear that Steve … Continue reading

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In Memory of Steve Jobs

In Memory of Steve Jobs By Ricky Enger   My life was first affected by Steve Jobs when I was nine years old, and  got my hands on an Apple II-E. I had no real insight about the situation at … Continue reading

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Thank You Steve!

“If you live every day as if it was your last, someday you’ll most certainly be right” Steve Jobs quoted an anonymous source in his speech to the Stanford graduating class in 2005. Yesterday was the day Steve was right … Continue reading

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