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Talking instrumentationDevices such as meters that are accessible to blind and low vision users. T-Mobile Phone is blind-friendly, thanks to Google AndroidPhil, K9HI, found this great article on geek.com: Check out the entire story at:
Take an audio course to learn Windows XP - For free!A computer is nearly a "must-have" for amateur radio operators these days. This can be a problem for a person who is not familiar with personal computers and operating systems like Windows. Learning Windows can seem like a daunting task, too, and since many of our Handiham members are blind or have low vision, it's not that easy to pick up a two inch thick printed book from the local bookstore to do a bit of reading up on the subject. What to do?
The Handiham World for 21 May 2008
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Photo: Chris, KG0BP, and Carl, N8NSD, take a few minutes to visit at the Handiham booth during HAMVENTION®. Last week we were at HAMVENTION®, and with so much time out of the office and on the road, it takes a little time to catch up with all of the usual office duties. I have some photos with captions for you later on. I don't want this particular edition to be all about the hamfest, so in upcoming weeks I'll be sharing some thoughts with you on various aspects of the world's largest amateur radio get-together.
The Handiham World for 14 May 2008
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This will be a shorter edition of your Handiham World, since we are preparing to depart for Dayton. Visit Courage Center's Handiham System while you are at HAMVENTION®. We will be at booth number 332-C, where our display will include a voice-controlled Icom IC-706M2G with audio feedback. This system, called command & control, allows a blind user who also has very limited muscle control, to operate the transceiver, changing frequencies, modes, and other functions entirely by voice. The system then tells the user what it has done. The same headset microphone that controls the system by command is also used to modulate the rig. It's really a pretty cool deal, thanks to developers Lyle, K0LR, and Steve, WB5KIA. 
I was impressed with the portability of this ham radio emergency communications system. This photo was from Dayton HAMVENTION 2005, but similar exhibits have been at the 2006 and 2007 shows. I expect to see them again, with improvements, at this year's show. The system covers VHF and HF bands, and is housed in an orange plastic box that allows the user to quickly deploy in an emergency, rather than having to gather up radios, connectors, and assorted parts when time is of the essence. The plastic box can be closed to keep out rain. The orange color is highly visible. It's one of many good ideas that you can learn about when you visit Dayton, so we hope to see you there. Patrick Tice
At HAMVENTION: Don't tell me it can't be done!Saturday, May 17, 2008 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM - Forum Room 2 Moderator and Speaker Dr. Thomas Behler, a ham radio operator with a vision impairment, and Professor of Sociology at Ferris State University in Michigan, will present his thoughts on the breadth of our hobby and its applications for many different people.
The Handiham World for 07 May 2008
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Photo: Here I am, peeking over the top of the 2007 display at the Handiham booth during HAMVENTION®.
