Blind Bargains Audio: Featuring the BB Qast, Technology news, Interviews, and more

Suman Kanuganti, CEO of AIRA, shows Chancey the potential world of Visual Interpretation with a Google Glass-based device. Listen to a description of the glasses, the process that AIRA is using to interact with your environment and learn how you might be able to assist in future field trials. An interesting discussion of privacy considerations is also included. If you would like to know more, explore AIRA s website for more details.

Joe speaks with Harry Cohen to learn more about the VIP 3000, the newest product in a long line of thermostats that let you customize the heating and cooling levels in your home or office. The battery operated device attaches to existing environmental controls and it features recorded spoken voice samples to indicate the changes you make to the temperature. The unit also has a tactile feel for various buttons while visually sporting a traditional beige coloring with blue backlit display...

Yuhang Zaho, PHD Student of Information Science at Cornell Institute of Technology, talks with Chancey about her time as an intern at Facebook. Subjects discussed include Facebook Messenger, facial recognition and how it relates to projects such as alternate text found in pictures posted on the social networking site. Also, listen for a testing opportunity for Android users. To learn about more access advancements at Facebook, follow @fbaccess on Twitter...

Eric Damery, Vice President of Software Product Management of VFO Freedom Scientific, takes Chancey on a guided tour of the eagerly anticipated El Braille device. Sporting a Focus Blue 14, the El Braille gives the user the power of a Windows 10-based system and a full copy of JAWS on board. While not yet released at the time of this recording, you can keep up to date with product announcements regarding the El braille by visiting the Freedom Scientific website...

Alice Lynch didn t have to give Joe the hard sell to get him to buy some of the Braille Jewelry she had on display at her booth. In fact, because she had some fantastic sci-fi pieces for sale, joe was happy to purchase a few items for himself and Ricky. Cane charms, Harness Charms, bracelets, earrings and more are available from Braille Designs. Custom orders are also possible in case you want to try your hand at adding your own flair to Alice s creations...

Josh Coffee, President of E.A.S.Y. Tactile Graphics, describes the process of working with the National Federation of the Blind to create a system that allows a person to create drawings with the ability to review by touch in real time. Chancey also learns the process of embossing materials using the InTact line of products. Plus, if you are a member of a Blindness organization, be sure to listen near the end of the interview in order to learn how to join an upcoming beta of a new product...

One can eat a little too much at these convention events. So it s a good thing that Mel Scott has several options when it comes to audio based exercise workout plans. From low impact to advanced goals, Blind Alive has a guided workout for you. Mel also has a new set of Yoga plans as well that she debuted at convention. To learn more, and to sign up for the Blind Alive podcast, travel over to the website.

2016 summer convention coverage is generously sponsored by HIMS, Inc...

Jeff Bazer, U.S. Sales manager for Dolphin Computer Access and no stranger to BBQ Convention Coverage, gives us a highlight reel of Supernova v15; screen Magnification, Screen Reading, OCR, touch screen support and more for your Windows based computer. Jeff also describes how Supernova can connect to the interactive whiteboard in the classroom and he expands on how a student can obtain a Supernova license if an education organization has purchased a copy for use at their campus...

Winston Chen, Developer and Owner of VoiceDream, sits down with Chancey to talk about his award winning work in access. He was a recipient of an NFB Jacob Bolotin Award](https://nfb.org/national-federation-blind-awards-50000-1) in the amount of $15,000. Winston describes his original design plans and his reaction to the Blind Community's adoption of his work. The interview concludes with a focus on VoiceDream Writer. To learn more about VoiceDream, visit the company s website...

Barry Scheur gives joe an overview of his new leather cases line, part of the product lineup at Guide Lights and Gadgets. As Barry puts it, have you ever wanted a fanny pack for your notetaker?... But that is just the jumping off point for this look at the company s wares. Find out more, and join their mailing list, by venturing to the website.

2016 summer convention coverage is generously sponsored by HIMS, Inc., makers of the Blaze ET, BrailleSense U2, and the GoVision...