Talking Tech for October 7 2014

A couple of quick announcements, and then an overview of the Vision Australia Texpo.

World Sight Day October 9 2014.

See what Vision 2020 is doing for World Sight Day on October 9, and catch the World Sight Day National Press Club address on the 8th of October via ABC Streaming 12:30PM ESD.

Vision 2020 Australia World Sight Day October 9 2014

http://www.vision2020australia.org.au/events/world-sight-day

ABC 24 Streaming

 

http://www.abc.net.au/news/abcnews24/

World White Cane Day October 15.

See how Vision Australia is celebrating International White Cane Day in:

Melbourne

 

http://www.visionaustralia.org/about-us/events/event/2014/10/14/default-calendar/join-us-for-international-white-cane-day-at-federation-square 

Sydney

 

http://www.visionaustralia.org/about-us/events/event/2014/10/14/default-calendar/celebrate-white-cane-day-2014-in-sydney-with-vision-australia

Presentation at the BCA Computer Users Group: a comparison between Apple and Android.

On Wednesday at 1PM I will be giving a talk on comparing Apple iOS accessibility to Android Accessibility.

For further information about this meeting or the Computer Users Group in general please email Branch Secretary, Adam Morris:
secretary@bcacug.org.

Presentations at the BCA NSW/ACT State Conference

On Saturday the 11th of October I will be giving two presentations at the BCA NSW/ACT State Conference: one on Apple devices, and the other on using Android devices.

 

Texpo - Melbourne 10-11 and Sydney 17-18 October 2014

Texpo show cases Vision Australia services, assistive technology exhibitors, talks on finding out about assistive technology including Apple, and Android devices, and product specials to save money whilst visiting texpo.

Simulated office, classroom and kitchen will be on show as well, including a place to watch audio described movies.

Exhibitors at Texpo 2014, Melbourne

1. Optek Systems

2. Oricom
Special offer: Visit Texpo 2014 for your chance to win 1 of 6 Care60 phones.

3. Quantum - Reading learning Vision
Special offer: choose between a free minimax hand held CCTV with any purchase of a desktop CCTC or 10% discount across the product range for orders placed at Texpo.

4. Visitech Magnifiers

5. Pacific Vision International Australia) Pty Ltd

6. Australian Lions Visual Independence Foundation Inc
Special offer: Purchase a Kaptan Plus GPS device at a special price of $100, marked down from $700.

7. Sight Management Pty Ltd

8. Beonlight

9. Blind Citizens Australia

10. Real Thing – RealSAM
Special offer: Visit the Real Thing stand at Texpo to purchase a RealSAM device at a special price of $199, a discount of $100 off the retail price.

11. Glassbrick

12. Optelec

13. KISA

14. Own Fone Australia
Special offer: Receive a voucher code for a 10% discount off all OwnFone handsets.

14.. HumanWare
Special offer: Receive a 5% discount on any product ordered at Texpo and a 10% discount and free deluxe leather case worth $77 with the purchase of a new generation Victor Reader Stream during the Texpo period: 9-17 October.

Seminars on Friday

10:30am
Your library, anywhere, anytime

11:30am
Introduction to adaptive technology, hardware and software (Entry level)

12:30pm
App fantastic – the latest apps for daily living (intermediate to advanced)

1:30pm
Accessible Android devices

2:30pm
Latest Apple devices and IOS8 accessibility features

Seminars on Saturday

10:30am
Your library, anywhere, anytime

11:30am
Introduction to adaptive technology, hardware and software (Entry level)

12:30pm
Latest Apple devices and IOS8 accessibility features

1:30pm
Accessible Android devices

Equipment Solutions Shop Specials

1. Zoomax Aurora HD + free handheld video magnifier
The cheapest 24” Widescreen Desktop Video Magnifier with movable screen and high definition technology.
When you purchase a Zoomax Aurora HD ($2599) you will receive a free Zoomax Snow handheld video magnifier (valued at $475.00)
Available while stock lasts.

2. ScanBox+
Paper thin portable scanner for your smartphone.
Scanbox is made of durable, laminated card that folds to create a stand for your phone similar to a lightbox used for photography. Once set up, the phone sits on top at the correct height to scan any object that fits in the box. Used in conjunction with apps such as Prizmo, TextGrabber or KNFB Reader. Attach a 9V battery and this will power the LED lights. Was $55 now $20.
Available while stock lasts.