Karen McCall talks about what's new, what's different and the accessibility features in Windows Vista.

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FireFox has become one of the most popular Web browsers used today. One of the reasons for this popularity is that there are a number of free extensions or add-ons that allow the user to do a wide variety of tasks not normally associated with browsers. Tjos brief episode looks at a few of the hundreds of different extensions to give you an idea of how extensions can be used.

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Being able to use an audio editor to create and edit music and podcasts is something that many computer users like to do. This episode talks about a free opensource software program that makes that possible for people who are not able to use the mouse. The software is called Audacity and learn how you can record, edit and manipulate audio to create what you would like to create.

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With the new age of portable devices like mp3 players and Ipods, are becoming part of all our lives. Many users are now using these devices to have articles, books, etc. read to them by turning text into audio. This episode of Barrier-free Tips and Tricks is from an EASI Webinar Snapshot which talks about a free online service that allows anyone with Internet access to upload text files in a number of formats and receive an mp3 audio rendering of that file. Learn about the power of this free service called soundtext.net.

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This short tip discusses how to create tables in Word accessible to users of assistive technology. It you understand how to do this and share your documents with assistive technology users, it will make your documents readable.

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One of the most popular ways to share documents and convert them to the Web is using Microsoft Word. This short tip discusses how making images in Word accessible to users of assistive technology. It you understand how to do this and export your documents for delivery over the Web, the images in the export will also be accessible over the Web.

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In 2008, we are renewing our commitment to provide you wwith quality and useful information to make it easier for you to provide accessible information technology for everyone including those of us who have disabilities recognizing that accessible IT opens the world to us as never before.

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Creating accessible content can be a challenge. How can you be sure that what you are creating can be used by all people, particularly when you publish to the Web? Using styles in MS Word is a simple way of accomplishing this task. In the next few episodes we will look at how styles work.

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Creating accessible content can be a challenge. How can you be sure that what you are creating can be used by all people, particularly when you publish to the Web? Using styles in MS Word is a simple way of accomplishing this task. In the next few episodes we will look at how styles work.

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Is a teacher responsible for making their course content accessible to students with disabilities? Listen to Dr. Norman Coombs discuss the topic. Listen to the comments of a pioneer in distance learning.

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This is the second in a five part series that talks about specialized employment for people with learning disabilities. Carolyn Phillips, Manager Georgia Department of Labor/VR Tools for Life Program Vocational Rehabilitation Program, describes just what Customized Employment is and how it benefits everyone envolvoed.his is the first in a five part series that talks about specialized employment for people with learning disabilities. Carolyn Phillips, Manager Georgia Department of Labor/VR Tools for Life Program Vocational Rehabilitation Program, describes just what Customized Employment is and how it benefits everyone involved.

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This is the second in a five part series that talks about specialized employment for people with learning disabilities. Carolyn Phillips, Manager Georgia Department of Labor/VR Tools for Life Program Vocational Rehabilitation Program, describes just what Customized Employment is and how it benefits everyone envolvoed.his is the first in a five part series that talks about specialized employment for people with learning disabilities. Carolyn Phillips, Manager Georgia Department of Labor/VR Tools for Life Program Vocational Rehabilitation Program, describes just what Customized Employment is and how it benefits everyone involved.

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This is the second in a five part series that talks about specialized employment for people with learning disabilities. Carolyn Phillips, Manager Georgia Department of Labor/VR Tools for Life Program Vocational Rehabilitation Program, describes just what Customized Employment is and how it benefits everyone envolvoed.his is the first in a five part series that talks about specialized employment for people with learning disabilities. Carolyn Phillips, Manager Georgia Department of Labor/VR Tools for Life Program Vocational Rehabilitation Program, describes just what Customized Employment is and how it benefits everyone involved.

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This is the first in a five part series that talks about specialized employment for people with learning disabilities. Carolyn Phillips, Manager Georgia Department of Labor/VR Tools for Life Program Vocational Rehabilitation Program, describes just what Customized Employment is and how it benefits everyone envolvoed.

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From all of us at EASI, we wish you a very Merry Christmas and exciting and fulfilling New year.

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Here is a couple of tips that you may find helpful in working with Microsoft Office, particularly Microsoft Word. Pene Chambers shares some tips that she uses when she works with students. It certainly proves that there is more than one way to skin a cat if you are working with Word.

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Some time ago, EASI did a free live Web Conference on what podcasts are and why you just might investigate what they are all about. It was such a success, we have decided to offer another FREE live Web Conference on this topic. Learn just what podcasts are and how you can subscribe or just listen to some podcasts to find out for yourself the wide variety of information available in this format. Investigate if doing a podcast is something you should consider. This podcast is an overview of what we will cover and talks about a four part detailed fee base live Web Conference to be held this fall.

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This is the first in a series of podcasts on evaluating webpages as a process that was given in 2006. There are so many issues with the Web and accessibility, that it can get confusing. Just what is important and how do I know what to look for. This series will help you form a general plan of the process.

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For years, people who were interested in understanding Web accessibility were left to struggle with long reports that were difficult to understand. With the AIS Accessibility Toolbar for Internet Explorer, this is not longer true. The best part is that it is free. For the next few week we will look at accessibility issues evaluation with this free IE toolbar.

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Linda Lucas Walling is an expert when it comes to access to libraries for people with disabilities. Linda shares valuable information on access to information including print, electronic and other formats. She also talks about valuable resources and advice on working with people with disabilities.

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Linda Lucas Walling is an expert when it comes to access to libraries for people with disabilities. Linda shares valuable information on access to information including print, electronic and other formats. She also talks about valuable resources and advice on working with people with disabilities.

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Access to Adobe PDF documents has, in the past, been a difficult accessibility issue. Today, if PDF is created properly, it can be as accessible as a Word document. In the next two episodes of BFIT Tips and Tricks, Karen Mcall explains the problems with PDF documents and what can be done to ensure accessibility.

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Access to Adobe PDF documents has, in the past, been a difficult accessibility issue. Today, if PDF is created properly, it can be as accessible as a Word document. In the next two episodes of BFIT Tips and Tricks, Karen Mcall explains the problems with PDF documents and what can be done to ensure accessibility.

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The last in the three part series on Web accessibility with John Slatin.

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John Slatin, author of the book, Maximum Accessibility: Making Your Web Site More Usable for Everyone, gives an overview of Web accessibility and leads us through the major issues of Web access. John is an international expert in this area and has presented around the world.

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John Slatin, author of the book, Maximum Accessibility: Making Your Web Site More Usable for Everyone, gives an overview of Web accessibility and leads us through the major issues of Web access. John is an international expert in this area and has presented around the world.

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James Bailey, Adaptive Technology Coordinator for the University of Oregon, discusses planning for technology growth. While this series discusses adaptive technology, planning for growth in meeting your technology needs is really the same in any field. This series has many tips and tricks to deal with the ever expanding field of technology and keeping your institution, business or organization where it needs to be now and for the future.

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James Bailey, Adaptive Technology Coordinator for the University of Oregon, discusses planning for technology growth. While this series discusses adaptive technology, planning for growth in meeting your technology needs is really the same in any field. This series has many tips and tricks to deal with the ever expanding field of technology and keeping your institution, business or organization where it needs to be now and for the future.

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While this software is very helpful for those who have trouble with arm and hand movement, it is amazing just how much more productive anyone can be when you can combine tasks into single keystrokes. This podcasts explains how ToggleMouse can change the way you use your computer in a number of ways. Many features are helpful for everyone.

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This podcasts is taken for a series of three podcasts that present the help features built into the Windows Operating System to help people with disabilities. This week we look at low vision features, that can also be very helpful for some LD conditions. These features are all accomplished through the use of an Accessibility Wizard, which makes the task easy and understandable.

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Assistive technology is available to help many people with learning disabilities. Ann Black, Central Washington University, talks about the need to move from theory to the application of assistive technolgy in the educational setting.

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Skip Stahn, co-direction of the Universal Learning Center at the Center for Applied Special Technology (CAST) for short, is going to talk about the power assistive technology can be in the lives of folks with learning disabilities.

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