In this episode we announce why the previous episode was late in more details. Next we demonstrate the Expedia app on iOS. We then discuss the Accessible power bank from AT Guys. Finally we take a look at the menus for all app. Thanks so much for being a podcast listener.

In this episode we announce why the <a href="https://mysticaccesspodcast.com/2023/07/12/remote-wars/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">previous episode </a>was late in more details. Next we demonstrate the <a href="https://www.expedia.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Expedia</a> app on iOS. We then discuss the <a href="https://www.atguys.com/store/index.php?main_page=index&amp;cPath=46" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Accessible power bank</a> from <a href="https://www.atguys.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">AT Guys.</a> Finally we take a look at the <a href="https://www.menus4all.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">menus for all</a> app. Thanks so much for being a podcast listener.

Back to Boston

In this episode we first discuss why the podcast is a little late this time. Next we discuss our new Roku TV and it’s accessibility. Finally we talk about the Qardio products. Thanks for being a podcast listener and enjoy the episode.

In this episode we first discuss why the podcast is a little late this time. Next we discuss our new Roku TV and it’s accessibility. Finally we talk about the Qardio products. Thanks for being a podcast listener and enjoy the episode.

Remote Wars

In this episode Kim and Chris first talk about an update to the Stream 3 tutorial. Next we talk about convention sales at Mystic Acces with two updates. We spend most of the episode in the castle speaking with Kesel Wilson of National Braille Press about their summer pics.

In this episode Kim and Chris first talk about an update to the Stream 3 tutorial. Next we talk about convention sales at Mystic Acces with two updates. We spend most of the episode in the castle speaking with Kesel Wilson of <a href="https://www.nbp.org" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">National Braille Press</a> about their summer pics.

Book Browsing

In this episode of the podcast we start with our free event that is being held on Thursday June 15. The event  is how to stay safe from scammers. Activate this link For more information and register. Next we demonstrate the Call Annie app for iOS. We then open and learn about the CONBOLA Portable Tower Fan, Bladeless Desk 16 Inch 10000mAh Battery Operated Rechargeable Fan Oscillating Standing Fan with 3 Speeds TimerLED Light, Small Personal Quiet Table Fans for Bedroom, Gray. This fan is portable and battery powered and works well. This is an Amazon affiliate link. If you purchase this product we may receive a small commission. Finally we demonstrate the Day One journal app. This is a very accessible app to keep a jurnal or multiple jurnals for your life. Thank you for being a podcast listener.

In this episode of the podcast we start with our free event that is being held on Thursday June 15. The event is how to stay safe from scammers. Activate this link <a href="https://www.mysticaccess.com/news/something-different-and-important-for-junes-free-mystic-access-event-time-sensitive/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">For more information and register.</a> Next we demonstrate the <a href="https://callannie.ai/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Call Annie app for iOS.</a> We then open and learn about the <a href="https://amzn.to/3P6y91" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">CONBOLA Portable Tower Fan, Bladeless Desk 16 Inch 10000mAh Battery Operated Rechargeable Fan Oscillating Standing Fan with 3 Speeds TimerLED Light, Small Personal Quiet Table Fans for Bedroom, Gray.</a> This fan is portable and battery powered and works well. This is an Amazon affiliate link. If you purchase this product we may receive a small commission. Finally we demonstrate the <a href="https://dayoneapp.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Day One journal</a> app. This is a very accessible app to keep a jurnal or multiple jurnals for your life. Thank you for being a podcast listener.

Super Cool

While we always try to bring you some humor in each episode, and this one is no exception, note that there is a very serious topic covered later in today’s podcast. First, though, we mention the cool new Alexa and Google assistant commands we’re now able to use with our RoboRock Q5 vacuum. We even show one command in action. Next, we talk about our recent experience of getting maintenance and repares done inside our house. If you’re unsure how to choose a repare company, how you may be treated, and what to do to avoid a badly done job, we have tips to help. Finding a reliable company is much easier than it once was, and Chris shares a story to demonstrate that fact. You need a little know-how and some equipment, but this is definitely a task you can conduct quite independently these days, especially if you have access to a visual interpreting service. Before we cover our most serious topic of the day, we share about our new multi-step checkout process now available on Mystic access. we’re looking forward to hearing what you think of it. Finally, we talk about scams and scammers. How do they try to part you from your money? How can you see the pitfalls quickly so you can run fast and far away? What are warning signs and red flags to look out for? Here are a couple great YouTube channels to check out so you can begin to learn how some scams work. Note, many videos regularly include strong language, and there is occasionally sexual content. Kit Boga Boda Scambaits Harvey Dent Stay safe out there!

While we always try to bring you some humor in each episode, and this one is no exception, note that there is a very serious topic covered later in today’s podcast. First, though, we mention the cool new Alexa and Google assistant commands we’re now able to use with our RoboRock Q5 vacuum. We even show one command in action. Next, we talk about our recent experience of getting maintenance and repares done inside our house. If you’re unsure how to choose a repare company, how you may be treated, and what to do to avoid a badly done job, we have tips to help. Finding a reliable company is much easier than it once was, and Chris shares a story to demonstrate that fact. You need a little know-how and some equipment, but this is definitely a task you can conduct quite independently these days, especially if you have access to a visual interpreting service. Before we cover our most serious topic of the day, we share about our new multi-step checkout process now available on Mystic access. we’re looking forward to hearing what you think of it. Finally, we talk about scams and scammers. How do they try to part you from your money? How can you see the pitfalls quickly so you can run fast and far away? What are warning signs and red flags to look out for? Here are a couple great YouTube channels to check out so you can begin to learn how some scams work. Note, many videos regularly include strong language, and there is occasionally sexual content. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm22FAXZMw1BaWeFszZxUKw" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Kit Boga</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMeuuFTFNdS8K5Ho-Wc3U6A" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Boda Scambaits</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBwawYCGrFNOy0-ry6_EhKQ" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Harvey Dent</a> Stay safe out there!

Out of Sight

In this episode of the podcast Chris and Kim take the recorder outside for the New York Front porch edition. First we talk about ways to Moe the lawn. Next we talk about the Slice app to order from local pizza places. Finally we discuss the accessibility of the Sling TV app and how it has changed for the better over the past couple of years. Thank you for being a podcast listener. WHERE THE MAGIC IS IN LEARNING!®

In this episode of the podcast Chris and Kim take the recorder outside for the New York Front porch edition. First we talk about ways to Moe the lawn. Next we talk about the <a href="https://slicelife.com/?utm_source=PaidGoogle&amp;utm_medium=cpc&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjwjYKjBhB5EiwAiFdSfibx_LfDgnGueiSQ5aInY0xcROu35tJ2FI6IywIm-_oGoLy1swFUfBoCl3EQAvD_BwE&amp;utm_campaignid=16095963349&amp;utm_adgroupid=&amp;utm_adid=&amp;utm_term=&amp;utm_matchtype=&amp;utm_campaign=Slice_g_ACQ_PerformanceMax&amp;utm_adgroup=" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Slice</a> app to order from local pizza places. Finally we discuss the accessibility of the <a href="https://www.sling.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Sling TV</a> app and how it has changed for the better over the past couple of years. Thank you for being a podcast listener. WHERE THE MAGIC IS IN LEARNING!®

A Pizza Joint On Every Corner

Today’s episode includes two very different kinds of adventures. First, Chris and Kim share about their recent tiny trip; a night away from home for a super quick break. We discuss everything from making our booking, our Lyft experience getting to lunch and the hotel, and the surprises we discovered along the way. While hopefully everyone will find this story fun, we hope it’ll be particularly helpful for those who wish to travel independently this spring and summer. Next, a very different adventure awaits as we speak with HumanWare’s Mathieu Paquette about the new build of the Victor Reader Stream 3, released today. We also talk about the upcoming release of Mystic Access’s audio documentation for the product. Stay tuned to the podcast, our News page, and our newsletter, as those will be the first places we share to when the audio is available for download. Thanks, as always, for listening and spreading the word about our offerings. WHERE THE MAGIC IS IN LEARNING!®

Today’s episode includes two very different kinds of adventures. First, Chris and Kim share about their recent tiny trip; a night away from home for a super quick break. We discuss everything from making our booking, our Lyft experience getting to lunch and the hotel, and the surprises we discovered along the way. While hopefully everyone will find this story fun, we hope it’ll be particularly helpful for those who wish to travel independently this spring and summer. Next, a very different adventure awaits as we speak with HumanWare’s Mathieu Paquette about the new build of the <a href="https://store.humanware.com/hus/victor-reader-stream-handheld-media-player.html" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Victor Reader Stream 3,</a> released today. We also talk about the upcoming release of Mystic Access’s audio documentation for the product. Stay tuned to the podcast, our News page, and our newsletter, as those will be the first places we share to when the audio is available for download. Thanks, as always, for listening and spreading the word about our offerings. WHERE THE MAGIC IS IN LEARNING!®

Flipping The Switch

This episode offers some reflection on saving, transferring and otherwise managing your money accessibly, as well as a free service that doesn’t cost you a single cent to use. First, we discuss a little about taxes and extensions; we return to this topic later to share the accessible method we use to get our taxes done. we then move to banks and methods for managing your money accessibly, and the importance of being able to conduct financial transactions and other tasks independently. One nifty tool we use is Mint, which can assist you in learning more about your money picture and knowing where you stand financially. You do have to enter in all of your various financial accounts, so do know that quite a bit of setup is required. The good news is that banking is far easier online than it once was, and many banking apps, in particular, have made great strides in accessibility in recent years. Plus, doing your banking online is oh so convenient. We share more details in the episode. Finally, if you’d like to be able to access over ten thousand human-narrated audio books for free, Kim gives a tour of the LibriVox app for iOS. Visit LibriVox on the web here, and check out their apps for iOS and Android. It’s a terrific resource for classic literature that’s narrated by taalented and passionate volunteers. Thanks, as always, for listening and spreading the word about the podcast to others. We appreciate you. WHERE THE MAGIC IS IN LEARNING!®

This episode offers some reflection on saving, transferring and otherwise managing your money accessibly, as well as a free service that doesn’t cost you a single cent to use. First, we discuss a little about taxes and extensions; we return to this topic later to share the accessible method we use to get our taxes done. we then move to banks and methods for managing your money accessibly, and the importance of being able to conduct financial transactions and other tasks independently. One nifty tool we use is <a href="https://www.mint.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Mint,</a> which can assist you in learning more about your money picture and knowing where you stand financially. You do have to enter in all of your various financial accounts, so do know that quite a bit of setup is required. The good news is that banking is far easier online than it once was, and many banking apps, in particular, have made great strides in accessibility in recent years. Plus, doing your banking online is oh so convenient. We share more details in the episode. Finally, if you’d like to be able to access over ten thousand human-narrated audio books for free, Kim gives a tour of the LibriVox app for iOS. <a href="https://www.librivox.org" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Visit LibriVox on the web here,</a> and check out their apps for <a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/librivox-audio-books/id596159212" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">iOS</a> and <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=app.librivox.android&amp;hl=en_US&amp;gl=US" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Android.</a> It’s a terrific resource for classic literature that’s narrated by taalented and passionate volunteers. Thanks, as always, for listening and spreading the word about the podcast to others. We appreciate you. WHERE THE MAGIC IS IN LEARNING!®

The Way That Things Were

In this episode we start by talking about Face Unlock on a Pixel 7 and Samsung a53. Next we discuss Carrot for Android. Please  Chris updates us on his Creative Outlier Pro True Wireless Sweatproof in-Ear Headphones. Note that this is an affiliate link, and Mystic Access receives a small commission if you choose to purchase using our link. Finally we do an unboxing of the Creative Pebble speakers. Note that this is an affiliate link, and Mystic Access receives a small commission if you choose to purchase using our link. Note this episode was recorded with Easy Voice Recorder for Android. WHERE THE MAGIC IS IN LEARNING!®

In this episode we start by talking about Face Unlock on a Pixel 7 and Samsung a53. Next we discuss <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.grailr.carrotweather&amp;hl=en_US&amp;gl=US" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Carrot for Android. </a>Please Chris updates us on his <a href="https://amzn.to/3L4W6Eo" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Creative Outlier Pro True Wireless Sweatproof in-Ear Headphones.</a> Note that this is an affiliate link, and Mystic Access receives a small commission if you choose to purchase using our link. Finally we do an unboxing of the <a href="https://amzn.to/3GaTiSG" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Creative Pebble speakers.</a> Note that this is an affiliate link, and Mystic Access receives a small commission if you choose to purchase using our link. Note this episode was recorded with <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.digipom.easyvoicerecorder.pro&amp;hl=en_US&amp;gl=US&amp;pli=1" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Easy Voice Recorder for Android.</a> WHERE THE MAGIC IS IN LEARNING!®

Adopt a New Pixel

In this episode we welcome Spring with a 15% off sale. Use spring15 during checkout on any audio tutorial to save 15% off. You can also activate this link to apply the coupon. Note this coupon expires March 31 2023 at 11:59 PM. Next we remind listeners of our free event on Spring cleaning on March 30 at 8:30 PM Eastern time. We then give an update on the progress of our Victor Reader Stream 3 audio tutorial. We remind listeners about Mastodon and the fait of our Mastodon instance. A quick demo of the Aira Explorer app for iOS. Next we go through and demostrate some features of the Carrot Weather app for iOS. Apparently Carrot Weather is on Android as well according to the Carrot Weather home page. WHERE THE MAGIC IS IN LEARNING!®

In this episode we welcome Spring with a 15% off sale. Use spring15 during checkout on any audio tutorial to save 15% off. You can also <a href="https://www.mysticaccess.com/coupon/spring15/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">activate this link to apply the coupon.</a> Note this coupon expires March 31 2023 at 11:59 PM. Next we remind listeners of our free event on Spring cleaning on March 30 at 8:30 PM Eastern time. We then give an update on the progress of our Victor Reader Stream 3 audio tutorial. We remind listeners about Mastodon and the fait of our Mastodon instance. A quick demo of the Aira Explorer app for iOS. Next we go through and demostrate some features of the <a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/carrot-weather-alerts-radar/id961390574" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Carrot Weather app for iOS.</a> Apparently Carrot Weather is on Android as well according to the <a href="https://www.meetcarrot.com/weather/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Carrot Weather home page.</a> WHERE THE MAGIC IS IN LEARNING!®

Cute Little Bunny

We record podcasts on assistive technology and products and services which we find of interest.  We specialize in providing comprehensive tools for people who are blind and visually impaired to become empowered to maximize the use of their access technology while having fun doing it.

This podcast is very intuitive. It’s very helpful to me. Me being a beginning technology user was really excited when I found this podcast. I think that Chris is very delightful being the leader of the podcast, and Kim is very silly girl. At least, in my opinion. Lisa is somewhat serious but still delightful. Overall, I think that is the best podcast I have ever listen to in my entire life.

How much I love the podcast

Lisa is full of wisdom—no nonsence. Is Chris just tolerating the ladies? He really is a gadget guy. May need to add on an extra room to home or buy a bigger place if he keeps it up. But it is all interesting and informative. Keeps me coming back! :-)

Kim giggles too much and should let others on team talk more!

Mystic Access Podcast

we've reached the end of 2019, and are saying good-bye to the year by discussing two interesting devices. The first is the BlindShell candy bar-style cell phone. The phone includes intuitive button controls, voice prompts, and a simple-to-use interface. Chris takes us on a tour. We're excited to be sharing this great little phone with you!We also talk about the pros and cons of the Amazon Echo flex. If you want a tiny Echo to use, learn why the Flex may, or may not, be the right fit for you.Thanks for being part of our 2019 -- we appreciate you! Have a safe, happy and wonderful New Year!

we've reached the end of 2019, and are saying good-bye to the year by discussing two interesting devices. The first is the BlindShell candy bar-style cell phone. The phone includes intuitive button controls, voice prompts, and a simple-to-use interface. Chris takes us on a tour. We're excited to be sharing this great little phone with you! We also talk about the pros and cons of the Amazon Echo flex. If you want a tiny Echo to use, learn why the Flex may, or may not, be the right fit for you. Thanks for being part of our 2019 -- we appreciate you! Have a safe, happy and wonderful New Year!

Would You Like a Candy Bar?

Welcome to our over-sized annual food edition, where first, Lisa has returned, and she and Kim endeavor to make you hungry with a couple of festive holiday treats.Lisa's Cream Cheese Mints 	8 oz package cream cheese, full fat, softened (You want the block, not the whipped cream cheese in the tub) 	1/4 cup (or 1 half stick) butter, softened 	2 lbs powdered sugar 	1 - 2 tsp mint extract 	gel food coloring (optional) 	Granulated sugar for rolling.When I made these, I left the candies white and used green sugar. 	Let butter and cream cheese get to room temperature. Mix these, along with the peppermint or whatever extract you would like to use, in a large bowl. Gradually add the powdered sugar. You may find you don’t use it all. I did, but then added an extra third package of cream cheese. This recipe is fairly foolproof, so relax. I’ve seen some that do not include the butter. 	Mix all ingredients except food coloring and granulated sugar until smooth and well-blended. If you’re going to make candies of different colors, divide it into separate containers before adding the coloring. 	If you like, you can then roll these in small balls, pressing down on them with the tines of a fork. 	If using silicone molds, roll each ball in sugar before pressing into the mold. Doing this will allow them to unmold easily. 	Let them dry for about half an hour on waxed paper before refrigerating. Lay them in single layers of waxed paper so they don’t stick together.Kim's Beer BreadI chose to link to a website for this recipe, as, while it differs very slightly from mine (I always use butter), it gives a lot of cool alternatives and ways to dress this bread up. Any way you choose to eat it, it's so tasty! Click here for the recipe.We also discuss something shocking about Amazon prior to our recipes that you'll find, well, interesting.If that's not enough, we're then joined by Kesel Wilson, editor and programs manager with National Braille Press, to run down a plethora of new and upcoming releases from NBP. She shares so many terrific books that you're sure to find something to gift to someone you love, including you! Click here to visit National Braille Press.We hope you enjoy this jam-packed episode!

Welcome to our over-sized annual food edition, where first, Lisa has returned, and she and Kim endeavor to make you hungry with a couple of festive holiday treats. Lisa's Cream Cheese Mints 	8 oz package cream cheese, full fat, softened (You want the block, not the whipped cream cheese in the tub) 	1/4 cup (or 1 half stick) butter, softened 	2 lbs powdered sugar 	1 - 2 tsp mint extract 	gel food coloring (optional) 	Granulated sugar for rolling. When I made these, I left the candies white and used green sugar. 	Let butter and cream cheese get to room temperature. Mix these, along with the peppermint or whatever extract you would like to use, in a large bowl. Gradually add the powdered sugar. You may find you don’t use it all. I did, but then added an extra third package of cream cheese. This recipe is fairly foolproof, so relax. I’ve seen some that do not include the butter. 	Mix all ingredients except food coloring and granulated sugar until smooth and well-blended. If you’re going to make candies of different colors, divide it into separate containers before adding the coloring. 	If you like, you can then roll these in small balls, pressing down on them with the tines of a fork. 	If using silicone molds, roll each ball in sugar before pressing into the mold. Doing this will allow them to unmold easily. 	Let them dry for about half an hour on waxed paper before refrigerating. Lay them in single layers of waxed paper so they don’t stick together. Kim's Beer Bread I chose to link to a website for this recipe, as, while it differs very slightly from mine (I always use butter), it gives a lot of cool alternatives and ways to dress this bread up. Any way you choose to eat it, it's so tasty! Click here for the recipe. We also discuss something shocking about Amazon prior to our recipes that you'll find, well, interesting. If that's not enough, we're then joined by Kesel Wilson, editor and programs manager with National Braille Press, to run down a plethora of new and upcoming releases from NBP. She shares so many terrific books that you're sure to find something to gift to someone you love, including you! Click here to visit National Braille Press. We hope you enjoy this jam-packed episode!

The Lisa Gets Mouthy Edition

On November 5, 2019, Mystic Access appeared on Part 1 of Accessible Worlds Stocking Stuffers program to talk about great items from our catalog which we feel would make excellent holiday presents for those you love. This is our complete presentation. To learn more about Accessible World, click here.

Tek Talk Stocking Stuffers 2019 Presentation

This week's episode begins with an addendum to a topic covered in the last episode. Kim demonstrates the straight Talk apps available for iOS and Android. While she shows the iOS app as an example, you can download a very similar app for Android to use in conjunction with your Straight Talk plan. The apps allow you to change your plan, find out how many minutes / how much data you've used during a given period, and much more. Download the Straight app for Android or for iOS.Speaking of Android, we had a nice turnout and some fabulous questions at our July free event, iOS and Android... Compared. Click here to learn more and to download the event recording. If you've ever wondered whether you'd like an Android device, if Android can do things iOS cannot, or how accessible Android is, you'll find this event recording very helpful.Want to learn more about Android? During the event recording, we were super excited to announce our new five-week event series, Acquainting Yourself with android. This event would be a spectacular introduction for anyone curious about how Android works, or for anyone who has questions about using a current Android device. As with all of our events, there will be tons of demonstration, stories and tips to help you on your Android journey. Registration is open now. All sessions will be recorded, so even if you can't attend live, we encourage you to register, anyway, if you're interested. We'd love to have you join us!We stick with Android for this episode's primary demo. Chris demonstrates Nearby Explorer Online for Android, and we discuss its features, advantages, and uses. This is a free app available for both Androidand iOS. Learn more about navigating with this awesome free resource, and expect some laughs along the way, too.We hope you enjoy this episode. Thanks for being a listener!.

This week's episode begins with an addendum to a topic covered in the last episode. Kim demonstrates the straight Talk apps available for iOS and Android. While she shows the iOS app as an example, you can download a very similar app for Android to use in conjunction with your Straight Talk plan. The apps allow you to change your plan, find out how many minutes / how much data you've used during a given period, and much more. Download the Straight app for Android or for iOS. Speaking of Android, we had a nice turnout and some fabulous questions at our July free event, iOS and Android... Compared. Click here to learn more and to download the event recording. If you've ever wondered whether you'd like an Android device, if Android can do things iOS cannot, or how accessible Android is, you'll find this event recording very helpful. Want to learn more about Android? During the event recording, we were super excited to announce our new five-week event series, Acquainting Yourself with android. This event would be a spectacular introduction for anyone curious about how Android works, or for anyone who has questions about using a current Android device. As with all of our events, there will be tons of demonstration, stories and tips to help you on your Android journey. Registration is open now. All sessions will be recorded, so even if you can't attend live, we encourage you to register, anyway, if you're interested. We'd love to have you join us! We stick with Android for this episode's primary demo. Chris demonstrates Nearby Explorer Online for Android, and we discuss its features, advantages, and uses. This is a free app available for both Androidand iOS. Learn more about navigating with this awesome free resource, and expect some laughs along the way, too. We hope you enjoy this episode. Thanks for being a listener!.

John’s Bedroom

In this episode Chris and Kim start out with two announcements.The first is the topic and date of the November free class. This class will be on Thursday November 21, rather than the usual final Thursday of the month. The last Thursday is Thanksgiving in the United States. Listen for all the details of our exciting class topic. You can join us by subscribing to our events mailing list. Just fill out the form on our home page if you are not already subscribed. The Zoom information will be sent out the Monday before the class.The next announcement discusses updated physical shipping rates from Mystic Access to select countries outside the US. The shipping announcement also includes important shipping info for our US customers.If you've ever wanted a behind-the-scenes look at our shipping processes, you'll enjoy this podcast. Chris demonstrates the method he uses to ship out a package, since we have had questions about how we do it with assistive technology.Finally, we enter the Mystic Access Magic Castle and talk to Mary Jo Barry, the US Marketing Manager from Dolphin Computer Access. We talk about Dolphin products and focus on a new product from Dolphin called GuideConnect. GuideConnect is a talking digital assistant that can provide you with online entertainment, the ability to browse websites with ease, and which can bring you closer to family and friends with an easy to use interface.Thanks so much for being a podcast listener.

In this episode Chris and Kim start out with two announcements. The first is the topic and date of the November free class. This class will be on Thursday November 21, rather than the usual final Thursday of the month. The last Thursday is Thanksgiving in the United States. Listen for all the details of our exciting class topic. You can join us by subscribing to our events mailing list. Just fill out the form on our home page if you are not already subscribed. The Zoom information will be sent out the Monday before the class. The next announcement discusses updated physical shipping rates from Mystic Access to select countries outside the US. The shipping announcement also includes important shipping info for our US customers. If you've ever wanted a behind-the-scenes look at our shipping processes, you'll enjoy this podcast. Chris demonstrates the method he uses to ship out a package, since we have had questions about how we do it with assistive technology. Finally, we enter the Mystic Access Magic Castle and talk to Mary Jo Barry, the US Marketing Manager from Dolphin Computer Access. We talk about Dolphin products and focus on a new product from Dolphin called GuideConnect. GuideConnect is a talking digital assistant that can provide you with online entertainment, the ability to browse websites with ease, and which can bring you closer to family and friends with an easy to use interface. Thanks so much for being a podcast listener.

Allergic to Computers

We begin this episode by discussing our just completed Android course which is now available for pre-order, and which will be released on October 1. We're so happy with how this turned out and are really looking forward to sharing it with more of you.On Thursday, October 10, we'll be presenting an event about fast and efficient ways to use Microsoft Word, particularly the huge variety of key commands available. We're trying out a new system for joining our events which we hope will make it more convenient for people and agencies to purchase multiple seats... this system calls them tickets. To learn more and reserve your ticket, please click here. You can also check out upcoming events from the Upcoming Events heading on the site homepage.Speaking of events, our free event for September is coming up on the 26th, and will discuss some highlights and bugs introduced in the just-released iOS 13. We discuss our opinions on a few iOS changes, and we hope you can join us at our event to learn even more about this eagerly anticipated version of iOS. Join our Events mailing list to receive all joining info, and remember that the event will be recorded and available on our free downloads page if you can't attend live, or would like to listen later.You know how often when there's an app or software update, those of us who use access technology groan and worry about what may happen in terms of accessibility? Well, sometimes, just the opposite occurs. We share a few apps in which VoiceOver accessibility has taken leaps forward in the last few months, and Kim gives a brief tour of the Haus of Gloi app, which was just recently released for Android and iOS. If you're into clean beauty and amazing bath and body products, check out this great company.Finally, Chris reminds you that his terrific Chromebook tutorial is available for purchase. He also shares an experience he had while in the midst of its creation, in which a friendly Aira agent saved him from a very sticky situation. Fortunately, while you may get a laugh out of it, you'll see that it all works out in the end.Thanks as always for listening!

We begin this episode by discussing our just completed Android course which is now available for pre-order, and which will be released on October 1. We're so happy with how this turned out and are really looking forward to sharing it with more of you. On Thursday, October 10, we'll be presenting an event about fast and efficient ways to use Microsoft Word, particularly the huge variety of key commands available. We're trying out a new system for joining our events which we hope will make it more convenient for people and agencies to purchase multiple seats... this system calls them tickets. To learn more and reserve your ticket, please click here. You can also check out upcoming events from the Upcoming Events heading on the site homepage. Speaking of events, our free event for September is coming up on the 26th, and will discuss some highlights and bugs introduced in the just-released iOS 13. We discuss our opinions on a few iOS changes, and we hope you can join us at our event to learn even more about this eagerly anticipated version of iOS. Join our Events mailing list to receive all joining info, and remember that the event will be recorded and available on our free downloads page if you can't attend live, or would like to listen later. You know how often when there's an app or software update, those of us who use access technology groan and worry about what may happen in terms of accessibility? Well, sometimes, just the opposite occurs. We share a few apps in which VoiceOver accessibility has taken leaps forward in the last few months, and Kim gives a brief tour of the Haus of Gloi app, which was just recently released for Android and iOS. If you're into clean beauty and amazing bath and body products, check out this great company. Finally, Chris reminds you that his terrific Chromebook tutorial is available for purchase. He also shares an experience he had while in the midst of its creation, in which a friendly Aira agent saved him from a very sticky situation. Fortunately, while you may get a laugh out of it, you'll see that it all works out in the end. Thanks as always for listening!

I’d Like To Be Rescued

We begin this episode with several important Mystic Access site-related items, including info on captchas, a review of why we no longer allow Internet Explorer to access the site, and more. We know this stuff is boring, but encourage you to listen anyway, as we want you to understand why some site options are as they are.If you'd like to save money every month, and who doesn't, we have a possible opportunity to help you with that. Did you know there are tons of accessible alternatives to cable that will still allow you to watch your favorite channels, shows and movies? Check out our upcoming three-week virtual event on cutting the cord. If you can't attend live, all sessions will be recorded for your enjoyment at any time.February's free virtual event will be all about the BlindShell phone. We'll be discussing reasons you may want it, even if you consider yourself high-tech, demoing features and functions, and, of course, answering your questions. We're sharing the invitation here, so be sure to invite anyone you think may be interested.Topic: Answering The call with Ease Using The Blind Shell PhoneTime: Feb 27, 2020 08:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)Join Zoom MeetingMeeting ID: 810 087 269One tap mobile+16465588656,,810087269# US (New York)+16699006833,,810087269# US (San Jose)Dial by your location+1 646 558 8656 US (New York)+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)Meeting ID: 810 087 269Find your local numberChris talks about his Air Innovations cool mist humidifier, discusses its ease of operation, and we share about the many benefits of using a humidifier in your home or work space.Finally, Kim discusses her experiences using Daily Harvest, a food and smoothie delivery service. She tours the website and iOS app and shares reasons you may enjoy using this tasty service.Thanks for joining us!

We begin this episode with several important Mystic Access site-related items, including info on captchas, a review of why we no longer allow Internet Explorer to access the site, and more. We know this stuff is boring, but encourage you to listen anyway, as we want you to understand why some site options are as they are. If you'd like to save money every month, and who doesn't, we have a possible opportunity to help you with that. Did you know there are tons of accessible alternatives to cable that will still allow you to watch your favorite channels, shows and movies? Check out our upcoming three-week virtual event on cutting the cord. If you can't attend live, all sessions will be recorded for your enjoyment at any time. February's free virtual event will be all about the BlindShell phone. We'll be discussing reasons you may want it, even if you consider yourself high-tech, demoing features and functions, and, of course, answering your questions. We're sharing the invitation here, so be sure to invite anyone you think may be interested. Topic: Answering The call with Ease Using The Blind Shell Phone Time: Feb 27, 2020 08:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 810 087 269 One tap mobile +16465588656,,810087269# US (New York) +16699006833,,810087269# US (San Jose) Dial by your location +1 646 558 8656 US (New York) +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) Meeting ID: 810 087 269 Find your local number Chris talks about his Air Innovations cool mist humidifier, discusses its ease of operation, and we share about the many benefits of using a humidifier in your home or work space. Finally, Kim discusses her experiences using Daily Harvest, a food and smoothie delivery service. She tours the website and iOS app and shares reasons you may enjoy using this tasty service. Thanks for joining us!

Put It In The Tub

We begin this episode with a little maintenance, in the form of some holiday shipping reminders. We also let you know when we close for business for the holidays, and remind you of some timely presents if you're pressed for something to get a loved one.Our main topic for today is a discussion of the new Disney+ service. Download the app for iOS and Android. What do we love, and what are we unhappy about? Find out in our candid conversation. Note that Disney+ requires a paid subscription.Thanks as always for listening!

We begin this episode with a little maintenance, in the form of some holiday shipping reminders. We also let you know when we close for business for the holidays, and remind you of some timely presents if you're pressed for something to get a loved one. Our main topic for today is a discussion of the new Disney+ service. Download the app for iOS and Android. What do we love, and what are we unhappy about? Find out in our candid conversation. Note that Disney+ requires a paid subscription. Thanks as always for listening!

A Magical Kingdom

Welcome to this episode of the podcast. We begin with a couple timely announcements. The first regards our event on becoming more efficient and confident using Microsoft Word. This event takes place on Thursday, October 10. Whether you primarily use word on your PC, mac, or a mobile device, we're providing tips, strategies and a plethora of keystrokes to help you maximize your use of the program. Tired of feeling overwhelmed or totally lost when trying to format or edit that document? We're here to help! The event will be recorded if you're unable to attend live. Register at the link above, or give us a call during business hours at (716) 543-3323, and we'll be happy to place your order via phone.Next, we address a couple site related items that are important for you to understand. Listen carefully as we discuss Mystic Access website accounts, how they work and when you create an account. We also discuss reward points which you receive when you place orders with us and which can be redeemed to save you money. Our points software has changed, so now you receive more clarification on how many points you have, and how many points you can earn on each product you purchase.You won't need to redeem any reward points to attend our free October event, Your Choice of Voice, on Thursday, October 24. In this event, we're going to have a lot of fun discussing and demonstrating various text to speech voices, companies which provide text to speech, platforms where you can use voices from various companies, and configuring voices to meet your specific requirements. If you enjoy learning about the various voices you can use to make your computer or mobile device your own, you'll love this event! To receive the joining info, make sure you're part of our Events mailing list, which you can sign up for on all pages of MysticAccess.com. We'd love to have you with us live!Amazon recently had an event where several new Alexa-related devices were announced. We share our thoughts on the new devices, and reminisce on just how far the Echo has come since its initial release, as demonstrated by this podcast we did when it first came out.October is here, there's finally a chill in the air, the leaves are turning, and there's a very important event at the end of this month -- Halloween! while Chris and I are getting excited about all that, we decided to take a little stroll down memory lane to discuss some of our favorite Halloween costumes of yesteryear. We also share the very fun HalloweenRadio.net website, where you can listen to five different Halloween themed radio stations. Apps are also available for iOS and Android, and we take a tour of the iOS app and play you some spooky soundscapes and terrifying tunes.Thanks as always for listening!

Welcome to this episode of the podcast. We begin with a couple timely announcements. The first regards our event on becoming more efficient and confident using Microsoft Word. This event takes place on Thursday, October 10. Whether you primarily use word on your PC, mac, or a mobile device, we're providing tips, strategies and a plethora of keystrokes to help you maximize your use of the program. Tired of feeling overwhelmed or totally lost when trying to format or edit that document? We're here to help! The event will be recorded if you're unable to attend live. Register at the link above, or give us a call during business hours at (716) 543-3323, and we'll be happy to place your order via phone. Next, we address a couple site related items that are important for you to understand. Listen carefully as we discuss Mystic Access website accounts, how they work and when you create an account. We also discuss reward points which you receive when you place orders with us and which can be redeemed to save you money. Our points software has changed, so now you receive more clarification on how many points you have, and how many points you can earn on each product you purchase. You won't need to redeem any reward points to attend our free October event, Your Choice of Voice, on Thursday, October 24. In this event, we're going to have a lot of fun discussing and demonstrating various text to speech voices, companies which provide text to speech, platforms where you can use voices from various companies, and configuring voices to meet your specific requirements. If you enjoy learning about the various voices you can use to make your computer or mobile device your own, you'll love this event! To receive the joining info, make sure you're part of our Events mailing list, which you can sign up for on all pages of <a href="http://MysticAccess.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MysticAccess.com</a>. We'd love to have you with us live! Amazon recently had an event where several new Alexa-related devices were announced. We share our thoughts on the new devices, and reminisce on just how far the Echo has come since its initial release, as demonstrated by this podcast we did when it first came out. October is here, there's finally a chill in the air, the leaves are turning, and there's a very important event at the end of this month -- Halloween! while Chris and I are getting excited about all that, we decided to take a little stroll down memory lane to discuss some of our favorite Halloween costumes of yesteryear. We also share the very fun <a href="http://HalloweenRadio.net" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HalloweenRadio.net</a> website, where you can listen to five different Halloween themed radio stations. Apps are also available for iOS and Android, and we take a tour of the iOS app and play you some spooky soundscapes and terrifying tunes. Thanks as always for listening!

She is a Very Glamorous Witch

We begin 2020 with some updates from our last couple podcast episodes. We start by discussing updates to the Disney+ apps, and Lisa and our impressions of the new features and layout.Lisa next updates us on her Christmas mint-making activities, and reminds you that they can be made for all sorts of occasions, not just the end of year holidays. We then share details of Chris's upcoming Birthday sale, so if you want to save some cash for Chris's special day, be sure to listen for all the details of when it is and how much you'll save.We next update you on a fabulous new feature that recently came to the Blind Shell phone. We also share about the cool ways you can use many of the phone's features with your voice.Speaking of voices, if you're interested in learning about the various places where you can get audio description for some of your favorite movies and TV shows, and how to enable audio description on your services of choice, our free monthly class for January will give you all the details. Join Chris, Kim and Lisa on Thursday, January 30, 2020, for a lively discussion, and, of course, bring your questions to class. To receive all the joining info, make sure you're on our free Events mailing list, which you can subscribe to from any page of our website.Finally, we discuss one of our favorite apps, available for both iOS and Android, which can provide you with plenty of motivation and inspiration for all those New Year's goals. We highly recommend it both for its content and accessibility.We hope you enjoy this episode. Thanks for listening!

We begin 2020 with some updates from our last couple podcast episodes. We start by discussing updates to the Disney+ apps, and Lisa and our impressions of the new features and layout. Lisa next updates us on her Christmas mint-making activities, and reminds you that they can be made for all sorts of occasions, not just the end of year holidays. We then share details of Chris's upcoming Birthday sale, so if you want to save some cash for Chris's special day, be sure to listen for all the details of when it is and how much you'll save. We next update you on a fabulous new feature that recently came to the Blind Shell phone. We also share about the cool ways you can use many of the phone's features with your voice. Speaking of voices, if you're interested in learning about the various places where you can get audio description for some of your favorite movies and TV shows, and how to enable audio description on your services of choice, our free monthly class for January will give you all the details. Join Chris, Kim and Lisa on Thursday, January 30, 2020, for a lively discussion, and, of course, bring your questions to class. To receive all the joining info, make sure you're on our free Events mailing list, which you can subscribe to from any page of our website. Finally, we discuss one of our favorite apps, available for both iOS and Android, which can provide you with plenty of motivation and inspiration for all those New Year's goals. We highly recommend it both for its content and accessibility. We hope you enjoy this episode. Thanks for listening!

Motifications

This episode is not only informative, it's spooky, too! Check out all the sounds Chris interspersed throughout for Halloween.We begin by discussing Your Choice of Voice, our free event for October, 2019. If you want to learn about the various text to speech voices available for your favorite platform (PC, Mac or mobile, we'll be sharing many of the available options (with demos, of course) where you can get them, and how you can configure them to sound just the way you want. We hope you'll join us, either live at the event, or via the recording when we put it up on our Free Downloads page. Make sure you're on our Events mailing list to get all the joining details.Our recent event on using Microsoft Word efficiently has been DAISYed and is now available to everyone. You can download this 90-minute audio in DAISY and MP3 formats. Your purchase also includes an extensive written resources list to help increase your confidence with Word no matter your platform. We had a great response to this when it was a live event, and hope anyone frustrated with Word will check it out.After a fun discussion of our favorite Halloween candy and a related story by Chris, we're thinking that, like us, you may end up regretting some of your Halloween gluttony. Fortunately, we have two great exercise tools to help you burn off some of those candy calories. Chris discusses his [amazon text=under the desk eliptical&amp;asin=B074F1S194], and Kim shares about her easily portable [amazon text=twist stepper.&amp;asin=B009QXP5C0] Please note that these are Mystic Access Amazon affiliate links, so if you purchase from these links, we'll receive a small commission and our gratitude. We only recommend items we've joyfully and successfully used ourselves, or which have been recommended to us by deeply trusted sources.Kim wants to tempt you with a couple final Halloween treats, so if you're into brownies in particular, she can highly recommend the delights found at Fat Witch Bakery. Try one of their cauldrons for a yummy sampler of their products. And here's an article on a dozen delicious treats you can also buy online.After a discussion of the Audible books we're currently reading, we end by revisiting a segment Kim put in a podcast several years ago about a now old helpful electronic friend that's still going strong today. Check out this amazing little [amazon text=Lasko space heater.&amp;asin=7300019196] Please note that this is an Mystic Access Amazon affiliate link, so if you purchase from this link, we'll receive a small commission and our gratitude. We only recommend items we've joyfully and successfully used ourselves, or which have been recommended to us by deeply trusted sources.Thanks for listening, Happy Halloween, and stay safe and cozy!

This episode is not only informative, it's spooky, too! Check out all the sounds Chris interspersed throughout for Halloween. We begin by discussing Your Choice of Voice, our free event for October, 2019. If you want to learn about the various text to speech voices available for your favorite platform (PC, Mac or mobile, we'll be sharing many of the available options (with demos, of course) where you can get them, and how you can configure them to sound just the way you want. We hope you'll join us, either live at the event, or via the recording when we put it up on our Free Downloads page. Make sure you're on our Events mailing list to get all the joining details. Our recent event on using Microsoft Word efficiently has been DAISYed and is now available to everyone. You can download this 90-minute audio in DAISY and MP3 formats. Your purchase also includes an extensive written resources list to help increase your confidence with Word no matter your platform. We had a great response to this when it was a live event, and hope anyone frustrated with Word will check it out. After a fun discussion of our favorite Halloween candy and a related story by Chris, we're thinking that, like us, you may end up regretting some of your Halloween gluttony. Fortunately, we have two great exercise tools to help you burn off some of those candy calories. Chris discusses his [amazon text=under the desk eliptical&amp;asin=B074F1S194], and Kim shares about her easily portable [amazon text=twist stepper.&amp;asin=B009QXP5C0] Please note that these are Mystic Access Amazon affiliate links, so if you purchase from these links, we'll receive a small commission and our gratitude. We only recommend items we've joyfully and successfully used ourselves, or which have been recommended to us by deeply trusted sources. Kim wants to tempt you with a couple final Halloween treats, so if you're into brownies in particular, she can highly recommend the delights found at Fat Witch Bakery. Try one of their cauldrons for a yummy sampler of their products. And here's an article on a dozen delicious treats you can also buy online. After a discussion of the Audible books we're currently reading, we end by revisiting a segment Kim put in a podcast several years ago about a now old helpful electronic friend that's still going strong today. Check out this amazing little [amazon text=Lasko space heater.&amp;asin=7300019196] Please note that this is an Mystic Access Amazon affiliate link, so if you purchase from this link, we'll receive a small commission and our gratitude. We only recommend items we've joyfully and successfully used ourselves, or which have been recommended to us by deeply trusted sources. Thanks for listening, Happy Halloween, and stay safe and cozy!

Virtual Text To Speech People

We begin this episode by sharing about our November free event, our last actual class of 2019. We hope you'll join us to learn about how you can support small business owners, artists and artisans by learning about a few of our favorite things... in this case, a few of our favorite sites. If you miss the live class, which is always announced on our free events mailing list, it will be archived in a week or two on our free downloads page for your listening pleasure.Keep listening to learn about our Black Friday discounts, and important info about shipping costs and the ability to purchase digital gifts for your loved ones. We also discuss a very special four-hour virtual open house that we're holding on November 29, Black Friday. It's free to attend, and we know a grand time will be had by participants. We'll be playing games, giving out prizes, and sharing a lot of laughter and fun. This event will be very casual and informal, and will not be recorded.Have you ever wished you could order Thanksgiving dinner online, either to cut down on your prep time, because there are only a couple of you, or due to the convenience factor? You may have several other reasons for wanting to do this, and this article shares multiple sites from which you can purchase the Thanksgiving meal.Other fun elements of today's episode include a great seasonal food app demo from Lisa, a serious moment of gratitude from Chris and Kim, and a very special guest who you won't want to miss! Enjoy!

We begin this episode by sharing about our November free event, our last actual class of 2019. We hope you'll join us to learn about how you can support small business owners, artists and artisans by learning about a few of our favorite things... in this case, a few of our favorite sites. If you miss the live class, which is always announced on our free events mailing list, it will be archived in a week or two on our free downloads page for your listening pleasure. Keep listening to learn about our Black Friday discounts, and important info about shipping costs and the ability to purchase digital gifts for your loved ones. We also discuss a very special four-hour virtual open house that we're holding on November 29, Black Friday. It's free to attend, and we know a grand time will be had by participants. We'll be playing games, giving out prizes, and sharing a lot of laughter and fun. This event will be very casual and informal, and will not be recorded. Have you ever wished you could order Thanksgiving dinner online, either to cut down on your prep time, because there are only a couple of you, or due to the convenience factor? You may have several other reasons for wanting to do this, and this article shares multiple sites from which you can purchase the Thanksgiving meal. Other fun elements of today's episode include a great seasonal food app demo from Lisa, a serious moment of gratitude from Chris and Kim, and a very special guest who you won't want to miss! Enjoy!

Mystic Access Gratitude Edition

We begin by sharing about our free September event which is coming up on September 26, 2019 -- Lisa Salinger will be joining us to talk about the plethora of changes you'll find in iOS 13. Don't worry, you'll like them! If you're an iOS user, or would like to learn more about the power of iOS devices, we'd love to have you join us. To get all the joining information, please make sure you're subscribed to our Events mailing list. You can subscribe from any page of our website.Are you sad that you missed the live version of our acquainting Yourself with Android event? Don't worry. It's now available for pre-order from the link above. The DAISYed product will be released on October 1. We're so excited to bring you this information as a fully navigable product.Speaking of pre-orders, just a friendly reminder that our Chromebooks audio documentation is also available for pre-order now. Chris is hard at work getting this ready for you, and we know it'll be crammed with excellent information. This will be released on Monday, September 16.We next share a scary experience we had when I was remotely accessing Chris's computer. Listen to hear about our frightening encounter, and learn what never to do during a remote access session.Remember how we focused last time on the concept of "what's old is new again?" Well, this time we're sharing about how to access some beloved old media in a very comprehensive way. Enjoy learning about the fabulous OTR website rusc.com.We end by sharing about another of our new Bluetooth speakers, which will be available for pre-order soon. I'll put a link here in the show notes when it's available for purchase. This speaker is water resistant, plays via Bluetooth, aux and micro SD card, and provides amazing sound for its size. You can also pair two together for exceptional stereo sound. We can't wait to share it with you! OH, and speaking of sharing, this speaker charges via micro USB, as many of your items probably do. If you've ever been frustrated when trying to plug in those micro cables that only go in one way, these amazing micro USB cables will solve that issue for you. We're selling them in packs of three, so you'll find multiple lengths to meet all your charging needs. Activate the link above to learn all about them and to order yours.Thanks as always for listening! We appreciate you!

We begin by sharing about our free September event which is coming up on September 26, 2019 -- Lisa Salinger will be joining us to talk about the plethora of changes you'll find in iOS 13. Don't worry, you'll like them! If you're an iOS user, or would like to learn more about the power of iOS devices, we'd love to have you join us. To get all the joining information, please make sure you're subscribed to our Events mailing list. You can subscribe from any page of our website. Are you sad that you missed the live version of our acquainting Yourself with Android event? Don't worry. It's now available for pre-order from the link above. The DAISYed product will be released on October 1. We're so excited to bring you this information as a fully navigable product. Speaking of pre-orders, just a friendly reminder that our Chromebooks audio documentation is also available for pre-order now. Chris is hard at work getting this ready for you, and we know it'll be crammed with excellent information. This will be released on Monday, September 16. We next share a scary experience we had when I was remotely accessing Chris's computer. Listen to hear about our frightening encounter, and learn what never to do during a remote access session. Remember how we focused last time on the concept of "what's old is new again?" Well, this time we're sharing about how to access some beloved old media in a very comprehensive way. Enjoy learning about the fabulous OTR website <a href="http://rusc.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">rusc.com</a>. We end by sharing about another of our new Bluetooth speakers, which will be available for pre-order soon. I'll put a link here in the show notes when it's available for purchase. This speaker is water resistant, plays via Bluetooth, aux and micro SD card, and provides amazing sound for its size. You can also pair two together for exceptional stereo sound. We can't wait to share it with you! OH, and speaking of sharing, this speaker charges via micro USB, as many of your items probably do. If you've ever been frustrated when trying to plug in those micro cables that only go in one way, these amazing micro USB cables will solve that issue for you. We're selling them in packs of three, so you'll find multiple lengths to meet all your charging needs. Activate the link above to learn all about them and to order yours. Thanks as always for listening! We appreciate you!

The Tip Of The Iceberg

We begin today's episode with some important reminders. You still have time to register for live participation in our Acquainting Yourself with Android classes. whether you're bran new to Android or want to use it more competently, this class is a great way to increase your knowledge. Listen to the episode for more details about the class.Our free event for August will occur on Thursday, August 29, and will feature a discussion on Chromebooks. What is a Chromebook, you may ask? Why would you want or need one? Join us to find out all about them, and to see one in action. If you aren't signed up for our Events mailing list, you'll need to do so from any page of our website in order to receive the joining info for our free events.We discuss and demo the Audible Clock skill for Alexa. If, like Kim, you've always wanted a Cuckoo clock, but haven't gotten around to purchasing one, or if you deeply miss the sound of that beautiful Grandfather clock your aunt had, you'll love this skill. Free and premium clocks are available. If you'd like an Alexa to use exclusively as your clock, we still have a few second generation Echo Dots available for purchase. Each will come with our eight and a half hour Echo tutorial. Act fast, though, because our stock is very limited, and once these Dots are gone, they're gone.Next, Chris takes us on a tour of his new [amazon text=Bissell Powerfresh Deluxe steam mop.&amp;asin=B01G7CE334] Learn about its features and functions, how AIRA helped Chris to discover more about it, and listen to it steam Chris's floor.finally, we return to Alexa to take you on a fun trip with the Virtual Vacation skill. Learn about the available categories, variety of awesome vacation soundscapes, and why this is one of our new favorite skills for our cylinder friends.We hope you enjoy this episode!

We begin today's episode with some important reminders. You still have time to register for live participation in our Acquainting Yourself with Android classes. whether you're bran new to Android or want to use it more competently, this class is a great way to increase your knowledge. Listen to the episode for more details about the class. Our free event for August will occur on Thursday, August 29, and will feature a discussion on Chromebooks. What is a Chromebook, you may ask? Why would you want or need one? Join us to find out all about them, and to see one in action. If you aren't signed up for our Events mailing list, you'll need to do so from any page of our website in order to receive the joining info for our free events. We discuss and demo the Audible Clock skill for Alexa. If, like Kim, you've always wanted a Cuckoo clock, but haven't gotten around to purchasing one, or if you deeply miss the sound of that beautiful Grandfather clock your aunt had, you'll love this skill. Free and premium clocks are available. If you'd like an Alexa to use exclusively as your clock, we still have a few second generation Echo Dots available for purchase. Each will come with our eight and a half hour Echo tutorial. Act fast, though, because our stock is very limited, and once these Dots are gone, they're gone. Next, Chris takes us on a tour of his new [amazon text=Bissell Powerfresh Deluxe steam mop.&amp;asin=B01G7CE334] Learn about its features and functions, how AIRA helped Chris to discover more about it, and listen to it steam Chris's floor. finally, we return to Alexa to take you on a fun trip with the Virtual Vacation skill. Learn about the available categories, variety of awesome vacation soundscapes, and why this is one of our new favorite skills for our cylinder friends. We hope you enjoy this episode!

Atomic Perfectness

Today's episode is devoted to a segment in the Mystic access magic castle. We were delighted to chat with Kesel Wilson, editor and programs manager with National Braille Press. Kesel shares about NBP's founding, its mission and goals, and about the many departments that make the organization run smoothly, thereby providing us with so many braille books and other braille materials.In addition to sharing about her own varied job responsibilities and the things she loves about her position, Kesel discusses some of the innovative programs available especially for blind children and their parents, including Read Books, the Children's Braille Book Club, and Great Expectations. We also discuss two NBP magazines, and several books in some detail, including those which we at Mystic Access have had the pleasure of co-creating. To learn more about NBP, you may visit their website, or click here to go directly to their book store. we love this awesome organization, and think you'll find a lot to love about it, too.

Today's episode is devoted to a segment in the Mystic access magic castle. We were delighted to chat with Kesel Wilson, editor and programs manager with National Braille Press. Kesel shares about NBP's founding, its mission and goals, and about the many departments that make the organization run smoothly, thereby providing us with so many braille books and other braille materials. In addition to sharing about her own varied job responsibilities and the things she loves about her position, Kesel discusses some of the innovative programs available especially for blind children and their parents, including Read Books, the Children's Braille Book Club, and Great Expectations. We also discuss two NBP magazines, and several books in some detail, including those which we at Mystic Access have had the pleasure of co-creating. To learn more about NBP, you may visit their website, or click here to go directly to their book store. we love this awesome organization, and think you'll find a lot to love about it, too.

Hot Off The Braille Press

If you're ready to ditch your expensive cell service plan, or are researching cheaper alternatives, you may enjoy our first discussion in this episode. We talk about what to look for in a cell phone plan, including accessibility factors. we talk specifically about our experiences with Straight Talk Wireless, which Kim uses for her monthly cell service. IN addition to the affordability and reliability of the service, one of Kim's favorite features is the huge number of text codes available for easily discovering and modifying your service features. To demonstrate this, Chris uses a text code to change his Straight Talk phone number.If you like what you hear and want to make the switch to Straight Talk, get a Straight Talk sim card with the parent carrier which provides the best coverage in your area, sign up for the service, join the Rewards program, and enter the referral code: OJDQ-8339 within fourteen days of activation to receive points you may then redeem for a free month of service. Please note that this is Kim's personal referral code, so she'll get points she may redeem for a free month, too). Straight Talk requires no contracts, so you may cancel your service at any time.We then turn to a discussion of one of Kim's favorite new purchases, the [amazon text=Paww Silk headphones.&amp;asin=B07GV8D7Y8] The ladies, in particular, may enjoy these, as they can serve as a headband in addition to providing excellent sound and useful speech prompts at a great price. Kim loves to work out in them, too, as they won't easily move once they're on your head. Plus, did Kim mention they're cute? ?Thanks for joining us for this episode. Don't forget to tell your friends about us. We appreciate having you as a listener!

If you're ready to ditch your expensive cell service plan, or are researching cheaper alternatives, you may enjoy our first discussion in this episode. We talk about what to look for in a cell phone plan, including accessibility factors. we talk specifically about our experiences with Straight Talk Wireless, which Kim uses for her monthly cell service. IN addition to the affordability and reliability of the service, one of Kim's favorite features is the huge number of text codes available for easily discovering and modifying your service features. To demonstrate this, Chris uses a text code to change his Straight Talk phone number. If you like what you hear and want to make the switch to Straight Talk, get a Straight Talk sim card with the parent carrier which provides the best coverage in your area, sign up for the service, join the Rewards program, and enter the referral code: OJDQ-8339 within fourteen days of activation to receive points you may then redeem for a free month of service. Please note that this is Kim's personal referral code, so she'll get points she may redeem for a free month, too). Straight Talk requires no contracts, so you may cancel your service at any time. We then turn to a discussion of one of Kim's favorite new purchases, the [amazon text=Paww Silk headphones.&amp;asin=B07GV8D7Y8] The ladies, in particular, may enjoy these, as they can serve as a headband in addition to providing excellent sound and useful speech prompts at a great price. Kim loves to work out in them, too, as they won't easily move once they're on your head. Plus, did Kim mention they're cute? ? Thanks for joining us for this episode. Don't forget to tell your friends about us. We appreciate having you as a listener!

The Towers of The Big Four

Chris and Kim begin this episode with announcements related to the rapidly approaching conventions. We'll be posting our convention sales on the News page of the site right around the time this episode is released. We'll also be sending them out to our News list subscribers, so check your inboxes. Our sales begin Thursday, July 4 and end Sunday, July 14 at end of day.We're holding a free open house call on Sunday, July 14, at 3:00 PM ET. Everyone is welcome to attend. We'll be sharing the zoom call information in conjunction with our convention sales, so check back soon for that info, or check your inbox for the newsletter. This call will not be recorded. It's guaranteed to be a very fun time had by all.We provide you with a status update on the BrailleNote Touch Plus tutorial, and share a little more about what goes into the process of creating / updating such a beast, uh, audio product.The summer months are really heating up now, and we're discussing and demoing a couple accessible goodies that can help keep you cool, calm and happy during the super hot days ahead. Chris discusses his [amazon text=ecobee4 Smart Thermostat with Built-In Alexa, Room Sensor Included.&amp;asin=B06W2LQY6L] Not only can it help to keep you cool in the summer, but for our friends down under, it can help you to stay cozy during those encroaching winter months. There is a later model of this product, [amazon text=which you can find here.&amp;asin=B07NQT85FC]Kim has clearly been hanging around with Chris too long, because she just bought yet another smart home device, this one for helping to cool down her house. It's a GE window air conditioner that works with Alexa and Google Home devices. The model number is: AHC10LYQ1. we can't find this particular model online, but Kim bought it at her local Lowes store. Visit this page to see all GE wifi connected air conditioners. Kim demonstrates its use with the GE Comfort app for iOS, and Alexa, and shares about an amazing surprise she received in the air conditioner's box! The Comfort app is also available for Android. The skill she uses to make it work with her Alexa devices is called Geneva, and you can find and enable it here.We hope you enjoy this episode! Thanks for being a listener!

Chris and Kim begin this episode with announcements related to the rapidly approaching conventions. We'll be posting our convention sales on the News page of the site right around the time this episode is released. We'll also be sending them out to our News list subscribers, so check your inboxes. Our sales begin Thursday, July 4 and end Sunday, July 14 at end of day. We're holding a free open house call on Sunday, July 14, at 3:00 PM ET. Everyone is welcome to attend. We'll be sharing the zoom call information in conjunction with our convention sales, so check back soon for that info, or check your inbox for the newsletter. This call will not be recorded. It's guaranteed to be a very fun time had by all. We provide you with a status update on the BrailleNote Touch Plus tutorial, and share a little more about what goes into the process of creating / updating such a beast, uh, audio product. The summer months are really heating up now, and we're discussing and demoing a couple accessible goodies that can help keep you cool, calm and happy during the super hot days ahead. Chris discusses his [amazon text=ecobee4 Smart Thermostat with Built-In Alexa, Room Sensor Included.&amp;asin=B06W2LQY6L] Not only can it help to keep you cool in the summer, but for our friends down under, it can help you to stay cozy during those encroaching winter months. There is a later model of this product, [amazon text=which you can find here.&amp;asin=B07NQT85FC] Kim has clearly been hanging around with Chris too long, because she just bought yet another smart home device, this one for helping to cool down her house. It's a GE window air conditioner that works with Alexa and Google Home devices. The model number is: AHC10LYQ1. we can't find this particular model online, but Kim bought it at her local Lowes store. Visit this page to see all GE wifi connected air conditioners. Kim demonstrates its use with the GE Comfort app for iOS, and Alexa, and shares about an amazing surprise she received in the air conditioner's box! The Comfort app is also available for Android. The skill she uses to make it work with her Alexa devices is called Geneva, and you can find and enable it here. We hope you enjoy this episode! Thanks for being a listener!

A Dot On The Wall

This episode begins with our announcement of August's free class, which demonstrated the power and productivity of Chromebooks. What's a Chromebook and why might you want one? The event recording is now available, and you can download it here to learn more. We'll soon have new audio documentation available about Chromebooks, demonstrating all that they can offer. It's available for preorder now, and Chris is hard at work to bring you something fabulous. Learn more and preorder your Chromebook audio documentation here.By the time you hear this episode, we'll be about to teach our third week of the acquainting Yourself with Android class. Registration for new participants is closed, but if you missed the opportunity to join, don't worry. This class will be turned into a DAISY and MP3 audio product when the class has completed, and you can learn more and put your name on the waitlist here.We'd love to have your opinion on something we're considering here at Mystic Access. Many people have expressed interest in having written transcriptions of our audio tutorials. Often, we do learn differently from written documentation, and for those who are deafblind, this would be a way to experience our products. Want to see an example? Our Brailliant BI 14 audio documentation is transcribed, and you can download that here. Do you feel that transcriptions would benefit you? We'd love to know! Please fill out our latest poll to provide your thoughts. Thanks so much for your help.Next, Lisa makes a podcast appearance to tell us about a nifty goody she recently purchased called a climb cart. Learn about what it is and how she uses it in this demo. she ordered it via Shipt, and if you aren't currently a Shipt member, you can use this link to sign up. This is Lisa's personal referral link, and by signing up via the link, you save 50% off a yearly membership. Mystic Access doesn't benefit if you sign up using this link.We recently said good-bye to our Sharkk Aura headpones, which brought enjoyment to a lot of customers. We're happy to report that we're restocking our hardware department with several new speakers and headphones, however, in addition to other goodies. We share two of our new speakers today. The first is a speaker not much bigger than a quarter that produces amazing sound for its size. It's available for preorder at this link.The other new speaker we demo in this episode is very, well, retro. It features an FM radio with an analog tuner, the ability to play from SD cards and USB flash drives, and Bluetooth 4.1 technology. Kim showed it to her mom, who dreamily said it reminded her of something she had at 16--and if you want Kim living and breathing for the next podcast, don't ask when that was. Anyway, you can learn more and preorder yours here.

This episode begins with our announcement of August's free class, which demonstrated the power and productivity of Chromebooks. What's a Chromebook and why might you want one? The event recording is now available, and you can download it here to learn more. We'll soon have new audio documentation available about Chromebooks, demonstrating all that they can offer. It's available for preorder now, and Chris is hard at work to bring you something fabulous. Learn more and preorder your Chromebook audio documentation here. By the time you hear this episode, we'll be about to teach our third week of the acquainting Yourself with Android class. Registration for new participants is closed, but if you missed the opportunity to join, don't worry. This class will be turned into a DAISY and MP3 audio product when the class has completed, and you can learn more and put your name on the waitlist here. We'd love to have your opinion on something we're considering here at Mystic Access. Many people have expressed interest in having written transcriptions of our audio tutorials. Often, we do learn differently from written documentation, and for those who are deafblind, this would be a way to experience our products. Want to see an example? Our Brailliant BI 14 audio documentation is transcribed, and you can download that here. Do you feel that transcriptions would benefit you? We'd love to know! Please fill out our latest poll to provide your thoughts. Thanks so much for your help. Next, Lisa makes a podcast appearance to tell us about a nifty goody she recently purchased called a climb cart. Learn about what it is and how she uses it in this demo. she ordered it via Shipt, and if you aren't currently a Shipt member, you can use this link to sign up. This is Lisa's personal referral link, and by signing up via the link, you save 50% off a yearly membership. Mystic Access doesn't benefit if you sign up using this link. We recently said good-bye to our Sharkk Aura headpones, which brought enjoyment to a lot of customers. We're happy to report that we're restocking our hardware department with several new speakers and headphones, however, in addition to other goodies. We share two of our new speakers today. The first is a speaker not much bigger than a quarter that produces amazing sound for its size. It's available for preorder at this link. The other new speaker we demo in this episode is very, well, retro. It features an FM radio with an analog tuner, the ability to play from SD cards and USB flash drives, and Bluetooth 4.1 technology. Kim showed it to her mom, who dreamily said it reminded her of something she had at 16--and if you want Kim living and breathing for the next podcast, don't ask when that was. Anyway, you can learn more and preorder yours here.

Don’t Touch That Dial

Today's episode is filled with timely announcements. We announce our free class for June, which is all about getting live assistance. Yes, we'll be talking a bit about Aira, but also some types of live assistance that you may not immediately think of. Join our free Events mailing list of any page of the website for more info on joining the class.In addition, we'll be holding not one, but two free events in July. Listen for all the info about these events, and make sure you're on our Events list to get all the joining details.We remind listeners that you can still register for any of the iOS modules 19-24 through the last day of June. After that, they'll be available as a DAISY book with all six modules included.Finally, we end with some important news from Lisa that you won't want to miss. Thanks so much for listening.

Today's episode is filled with timely announcements. We announce our free class for June, which is all about getting live assistance. Yes, we'll be talking a bit about Aira, but also some types of live assistance that you may not immediately think of. Join our free Events mailing list of any page of the website for more info on joining the class. In addition, we'll be holding not one, but two free events in July. Listen for all the info about these events, and make sure you're on our Events list to get all the joining details. We remind listeners that you can still register for any of the iOS modules 19-24 through the last day of June. After that, they'll be available as a DAISY book with all six modules included. Finally, we end with some important news from Lisa that you won't want to miss. Thanks so much for listening.

Ride The Train With Us

In this episode, we begin by telling you about our first free monthly event for 2020, which will be all about audio description services. Whether you're new to audio description services and want to learn what it's all about, are curious what new offerings are out there, or are overwhelmed and not sure where to start finding audio described content, this event is for you. Make sure you're part of our Events mailing list to receive the joining info. You may subscribe from any page of the site.We next pay a visit to the castle, but this time it's a little different. Kim and Chris are the ones being interviewed! Lisa is here to ask us about our new book available from National Braille Press, Dinner Delivered. Learn about the grocery, restaurant and other food delivery services covered extensively in this book, listen as Chris defines the "sighted filter", and learn about the unconventional process which made this project such a team effort for us. We're so excited to have partnered with NBP for another book, and hope you enjoy reading and using it to bring greater freedom and convenience to your meals. You may purchase it in hard copy braille, BRF, DAISY text, or Word formats.Want to learn more about the book and ask questions live? We'll be appearing on Tek Talk on Monday, February 10 at 8:00 PM ET to discuss Dinner delivered. Join us live at that time by clicking on the above link from your PC, Mac or favorite mobile device.Thanks for joining us for this episode!

In this episode, we begin by telling you about our first free monthly event for 2020, which will be all about audio description services. Whether you're new to audio description services and want to learn what it's all about, are curious what new offerings are out there, or are overwhelmed and not sure where to start finding audio described content, this event is for you. Make sure you're part of our Events mailing list to receive the joining info. You may subscribe from any page of the site. We next pay a visit to the castle, but this time it's a little different. Kim and Chris are the ones being interviewed! Lisa is here to ask us about our new book available from National Braille Press, Dinner Delivered. Learn about the grocery, restaurant and other food delivery services covered extensively in this book, listen as Chris defines the "sighted filter", and learn about the unconventional process which made this project such a team effort for us. We're so excited to have partnered with NBP for another book, and hope you enjoy reading and using it to bring greater freedom and convenience to your meals. You may purchase it in hard copy braille, BRF, DAISY text, or Word formats. Want to learn more about the book and ask questions live? We'll be appearing on Tek Talk on Monday, February 10 at 8:00 PM ET to discuss Dinner delivered. Join us live at that time by clicking on the above link from your PC, Mac or favorite mobile device. Thanks for joining us for this episode!

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