SPN is pleased again to bring you audio from the National Federation of the blind Assistive Technology Trainers Division Meeting. This year’s guests pack a 1-2 punch. From Windows 8 to the mac, this event was full of information for those out there who train us on the tech we use daily. We hope you enjoy the event and will join the Division for even more lively discussions in Orlando 2014!

If you have questions, or if you would like to reach the guests directly, you can contact them at:

CathyAnne Murtha Director Access Technology Institute Email: Website: www.blindtraining.com Twitter: www.twitter.com/AccessTechInst Facebook: www.facebook.com/blindtraining

John D. Panarese Director Mac for the Blind Tel, (631) 724-4479 Email: Website:

And if you are interested in joining the A.T. Trainers Division, be sure to contact:

Assistive Technology Trainers Division of the NFB President: Michael Barber E-mail: Mailing List:

SPN would like to thank president Barber, and his guests, for allowing this portion of the event to be distributed to the public. Also, we would like to thank HIMS Inc. for their sponsorship of SPN’s 2013 Convention Coverage. To learn more about HIMS and their products visit their website.

The gang’s all here, well sort of, but you will have to listen to hear just how this all worked out. Just know up front, everyone gets a turn to discuss the big topic “mac vs. PC”. And joe reveals how the 80’s arcade classics can now fit in the palms of your hands via the iPad. All that and more awaits you in this shorter than usual episode.

Joe mentioned the classic “Switcher Ads” that made fun of UAC. Here is an example of what he was talking about…

And this is the feature that looks a whole lot like UAC that is now in Mac OS called “Apple Gatekeeper “

A great place to keep up on everything Windows is the “Windows Super Site”
Microsoft has built in access like Windows magnifier. Learn more by visiting the Microsoft Accessibility page here

Also, for those who want to stay up on access issues with Apple, check out Apple Vis

Don’t forget about SPN’s own “Triple Click Home”

Learn about all the built in options for Apple by visiting the universal Access page

Here is the product information page for the Mac edition of ZoomText

App Review: Midway Arcade

Midway Arcade
Remember all those loud, echo filled dark rooms with all the half burnt out neon lighting? No, not discos or roller rinks. We’re talking about those places where your pocket change became tokens and where you could be without both in just a dozen minutes or so. Yes, the days of the classic arcade are gone but their legacy can now be found in the palms of your hands either by nabbing the Midway Arcade app from the iOS store or by putting it on a larger than life screen with the Xbox 360 Midway Arcade origins collection. Joe takes us on a quick tour of the iOS app and explains why this one is a must for fans of the 80s.
Midway Arcade origins for Xbox 360

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