Hello again, blog readers.
I would like to let all of you that were subscribed to our email lists know that we have moved from google groups over to mailman, a popular email list manager, otherwise known as a mailman server.
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It just means that we're moving. In fact, all of you that were on the google groups lists have been migrated already.
To save space on our server, we decided to combine both of the lists. To clarify, these are the techy-tidbits-announce and the techy-tidbits-friends lists, into one big list, techy-tidbits-friends.
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Monday, April 11, 2011
Friday, April 8, 2011
We're still Here, but Busy!
Greetings everyone!
It seems like it has been ages since I have even thought about posting to the blog. However, I decided that it's only fair to keep it going.
So, it's time for an update.
First, I have been asked by a few people, "What happened to the podcast?"
Well, after taping epasode 19, it occured to me that it was time to take a break, do to school, and also, family obligations. I promised myself that I wouldn't let it slide.
However, it finally occured to me that it was time to put the Techy Tidbits Podcast to rest. And, sorry to announce, the techy tidbits podcast will cece to exist in its present form.
I would like to hear everyones feedback on this, and if it indicates that I should keep it going, I will certainly consider the possibility. However, I'd like to take the time to say, it won't be every week.
Please send all comments on this topic to support@techytidbits.info.
Radio Station
Next, I'd like to announce that since January, techy tidbits has had a radio station. It opperates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with mostly automated content.
However, here's the good news for all you podcast lovers out there.
Every Saturday night, I do a show called Saturday Night Out West, and we play music, chatter abit, pick on people, and just have a blast!
The show starts at 7:00 P.M central.
To find the radio station,
Click on this link
Also, I am looking for broadcasters. If you think that you have the knoledge of broadcasting, and a good music collection, feel free to send me an email, as I'd love to have you as a broadcaster! Send the email to support@techytidbits.info and I'll see what I can do to get you on the Air!
Well, folks, that is about it for the update.
Stay tuned, as I hope to blog more, and get back into the blogging mood!
Sincerely,
Tyler Juranek
It seems like it has been ages since I have even thought about posting to the blog. However, I decided that it's only fair to keep it going.
So, it's time for an update.
First, I have been asked by a few people, "What happened to the podcast?"
Well, after taping epasode 19, it occured to me that it was time to take a break, do to school, and also, family obligations. I promised myself that I wouldn't let it slide.
However, it finally occured to me that it was time to put the Techy Tidbits Podcast to rest. And, sorry to announce, the techy tidbits podcast will cece to exist in its present form.
I would like to hear everyones feedback on this, and if it indicates that I should keep it going, I will certainly consider the possibility. However, I'd like to take the time to say, it won't be every week.
Please send all comments on this topic to support@techytidbits.info.
Radio Station
Next, I'd like to announce that since January, techy tidbits has had a radio station. It opperates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with mostly automated content.
However, here's the good news for all you podcast lovers out there.
Every Saturday night, I do a show called Saturday Night Out West, and we play music, chatter abit, pick on people, and just have a blast!
The show starts at 7:00 P.M central.
To find the radio station,
Click on this link
Also, I am looking for broadcasters. If you think that you have the knoledge of broadcasting, and a good music collection, feel free to send me an email, as I'd love to have you as a broadcaster! Send the email to support@techytidbits.info and I'll see what I can do to get you on the Air!
Well, folks, that is about it for the update.
Stay tuned, as I hope to blog more, and get back into the blogging mood!
Sincerely,
Tyler Juranek
Saturday, January 22, 2011
Techy Tidbits Launches A New Website!
Greetings!
I think it's about time we make another announcement, don't you think?
Today, it's a verry special announcement!
Did you know that techy tidbits now has a website?
Yeah everyone!
We moved up again!
So, I'll quit rambling, and
You can click here and check it out!
Enjoy!
I think it's about time we make another announcement, don't you think?
Today, it's a verry special announcement!
Did you know that techy tidbits now has a website?
Yeah everyone!
We moved up again!
So, I'll quit rambling, and
You can click here and check it out!
Enjoy!
Friday, January 14, 2011
Let it be, techy tidbits, the one and only place whare you can take a whole new technology ride!
Hey Everyone!
Ok, so Techy Tidbits first started in June of 2010, and since then, it has evolved, and it is what it is today, because of you, the royal visitor.
I, Tyler Juranek, am so verry glad that we have been able to make many accomplishments over these few months, including, being able to get the podcast up into the itunes store, as well as our recent makeover.
I have many people to thank, for all there generous help and encouragement. One person that was a huge help to me, and continues to be, is of course,
The one and only Darrell Shandrow!
Darrell has helped me in many ways, many that I can't describe. He has been not only a great friend, and a great supporter of techy tidbits, but also, a great encouragement to me in school, and in my daily life.
Before I met Darrell, I had advocacy skills. But folks, after I met Darrell, my advocacy skills increased, because of all the things he has done, so that we, as blind people, may have equal access to the things that we now know and love, and that we call technology!
I would just like to publically thank Darrell. I have so many things to thank him for, so many, I can't list them all.
Finally, I would like to thank each and every one of you that reads this blog.
Now, now, enough!
I must tell you what you folks can do to help techy tidbits even more!
A popular site for the blind, known as
Blind Bargains
is accepting nominations for the fourth anual Blind Bargains access awards!
These nominations include the best blog of 2010, the best podcast of 2010, Etc, Etc.
I ask, that if possible, each and every one of you nominate Techy Tidbits!
To read contest guidelines, and to nominate Techy Tidbits,
Click Here!
Remember, all nominations are greatly appreciated, so let's show everyone that techy tidbits is the best place to find a truck to pick you up, and give you a whole new technology ride!
Ok, so Techy Tidbits first started in June of 2010, and since then, it has evolved, and it is what it is today, because of you, the royal visitor.
I, Tyler Juranek, am so verry glad that we have been able to make many accomplishments over these few months, including, being able to get the podcast up into the itunes store, as well as our recent makeover.
I have many people to thank, for all there generous help and encouragement. One person that was a huge help to me, and continues to be, is of course,
The one and only Darrell Shandrow!
Darrell has helped me in many ways, many that I can't describe. He has been not only a great friend, and a great supporter of techy tidbits, but also, a great encouragement to me in school, and in my daily life.
Before I met Darrell, I had advocacy skills. But folks, after I met Darrell, my advocacy skills increased, because of all the things he has done, so that we, as blind people, may have equal access to the things that we now know and love, and that we call technology!
I would just like to publically thank Darrell. I have so many things to thank him for, so many, I can't list them all.
Finally, I would like to thank each and every one of you that reads this blog.
Now, now, enough!
I must tell you what you folks can do to help techy tidbits even more!
A popular site for the blind, known as
Blind Bargains
is accepting nominations for the fourth anual Blind Bargains access awards!
These nominations include the best blog of 2010, the best podcast of 2010, Etc, Etc.
I ask, that if possible, each and every one of you nominate Techy Tidbits!
To read contest guidelines, and to nominate Techy Tidbits,
Click Here!
Remember, all nominations are greatly appreciated, so let's show everyone that techy tidbits is the best place to find a truck to pick you up, and give you a whole new technology ride!
Sunday, January 2, 2011
Coming up on the Techy Tidbits Podcast for the Week of January 4th, 2011!
Greetings, and happy new year!
On this weeks podcast, we take a look at the technology news of the week.
Next, Ricky comes back and talks more about docuscan plus, a new product from
Serotek
After that, Tyler talks about his new Christmas Present!
Listen and find out what it might be.
Did I move up in the world?
Then, we demo I blink radio, an I O S app from
Serotek
After that, we come back and talk, and then we conclude, what will soon be known as the new and improved, Techy Tidbits Podcast!
To download the podcast,
Click Here!
Note. If you are listening to this post with the built in text to speech, please exit the audible post and use the links provided.
Also, don't forget to subscribe to the
Rss feed!
Also, be sure to call our comment line and leave us your feedback at 206-337-4505!
If you wish not to call the comment line, please
Drop us a line!
Enjoy!
On this weeks podcast, we take a look at the technology news of the week.
Next, Ricky comes back and talks more about docuscan plus, a new product from
Serotek
After that, Tyler talks about his new Christmas Present!
Listen and find out what it might be.
Did I move up in the world?
Then, we demo I blink radio, an I O S app from
Serotek
After that, we come back and talk, and then we conclude, what will soon be known as the new and improved, Techy Tidbits Podcast!
To download the podcast,
Click Here!
Note. If you are listening to this post with the built in text to speech, please exit the audible post and use the links provided.
Also, don't forget to subscribe to the
Rss feed!
Also, be sure to call our comment line and leave us your feedback at 206-337-4505!
If you wish not to call the comment line, please
Drop us a line!
Enjoy!
Sunday, December 12, 2010
How Important is it to Make sure Someone with a Disability is Always Included??
Hello all.
I understand this blog is mainly focused on technology, but I feel that some posts about genral disabilities and accessibility are necessary as well.
So, I would like to take the time to tell you about something that I think is really important.
That is advocacy.
That means student advocacy, accessibility advocacy, etc etc.
Advocacy is a verry important tool in our lives, especially in the lives of blind individuals.
This is what I always say, and I will say it again and again.
"Us blind folks have more things going through our minds than most sighted people."
That is, in my opinion, always true, no matter witch way we look at it.
So, based on this post, you can guess how important advocacy is to me.
In that case, this brings me to the purpose of this post.
A few months ago, I was asked to write a persuasive esay for reading class at school.
Everyone in the class began deciding on topics they would write about.
Of all people, I just couldn't think of anything persuasive to write about.
I knew I couldn't write something about computers, as I had written so much stuff about them in previous years.
So finally, I was laying in bed one night, and I thought, "I know what I'm going to write about, advocacy!"
And, believe it or not, that is exactly what I did!
I wrote a fantastic esay about how important it is to be an advocate for yourself, especially when you have some type of disability.
I want to now give all who read this blog, a chance to read that esay.
It starts with the title below.
Let's Be Student Advocates!
By Tyler Juranek
Did you know that many people with disabilities are unable to advocate for themselves? This is a horrible and growing issue. Sometimes, we know that many people don't want to speak because they are shy. It's all right to be like that when a child is young, but when you get older, and parents don't let go, it will come back to haunt the child down the road, preventing them from becoming independent. I personally think that we see this most in kids from ages 11 to 18, and we may also see this in kids and adults with disabilities. This may include Down syndrome, blindness, brain issues, and many other disabilities. I also understand that some people with disabilities are unable to speak. Others, however, need to advocate, especially when they are fully capable of speaking.
Take the following example as to why we need to advocate for ourselves. An 11 year old kid walks into Runza, and is looking at the menu. The kid decides what he wants. His mom asks, "What do you want?" The kid replies, "Chicken strips and fries." The mother then goes and orders the food.
This is a perfect example of how most kids are not advocates for themselves. It is totally ridiculous! In that incident, the kid was totally capable, especially at his age, to order the meal.
If you think that people with disabilities aren't advocates, think again! I will tell you, that thought is absolutely wrong.
My friend, Darrell Shandrow, had to be a strong advocate for himself when he was in school, especially when computers were bulky, and all you had was a Perkins brailler, or a Braille'n Speak like he did. Darrell is such an advocate for himself, there is no way that you could put a strong accessibility barrier in front of him. He would tear it down. If you think you'll get away with not including a kid or anyone with a disability in something they want to do, think again. Advocacy is strongly used in any situation under any circumstances.
Why am I against not speaking up, and letting people fight my battles? First, I am my own self. I can't expect others to read my mind. If I do, I will find out that by doing this, it won't be easy later in life. Whether one has a disability or not, one must advocate for them self. As Darrell had stated in a story on the web, "I have an incredible ability to advocate for what is right, the best way I know how." You know what? Each individual that reads this essay should have that ability, whether they think its right or wrong.
So, if you're not an advocate for yourself, get up, dust yourself off, and plunge into a new world, with that wonderful advocacy tool in your hand. Furthermore, make sure you make things accessible to people with disabilities, and be sure to include them! If you do, they just might include you in something special too.
That, folks, is the esay.
I can not express myself enough about how important it is to be an advocate for yourself!
Folks, this is what many people do not, and should, realize.
Advocacy is a life skill.
It is something you have to learn, just like you did when you learned to tie your shoes, eat with a spoon, cook your own meals, wash your hands, Etc Etc.
It is not uncommon to see what I just described in that esay.
Furthermore, we shouldn't, and most of the time, won't, descriminate!
Just because someone has a visual impairment, doesn't mean they can't be mainstreamed in a town school, can't get a job, etc etc.
Next, I would like to talk about the other item that fits into the advocacy category.
That, folks, is accessibility advocacy!
When I stated previously that blind individuals have much more going through there minds than a sighted person, I mean it!
We always have to worry about things like, "Oh, what happens if my braille sense crashes today?", "What am I going to do if the website they are using for a class at school isn't accessible to my screen reading technology?"
That goes to show that we, as blind individuals, need to be advocates! We will never get anyware in life if we don't learn this verry important skill!
This last Friday, my vision teacher, Beth Pieters, stated, "Tyler, I just can't stop telling people about you! When your associate is sick, you're so good about telling people what you need, what you need to do to complete the work, Etc Etc."
My point is, I'm not trying to brag, but it truely goes to show you how much more a blind person, or anyone with a disability, will succeed in life, if they can get gods gift of advocacy.
As I close out this article, I want each and every one of you to think about this statement.
Winners never quit, quitters never win.
So, think of it this way.
Advocates never quit, non-advocates never win!
I understand this blog is mainly focused on technology, but I feel that some posts about genral disabilities and accessibility are necessary as well.
So, I would like to take the time to tell you about something that I think is really important.
That is advocacy.
That means student advocacy, accessibility advocacy, etc etc.
Advocacy is a verry important tool in our lives, especially in the lives of blind individuals.
This is what I always say, and I will say it again and again.
"Us blind folks have more things going through our minds than most sighted people."
That is, in my opinion, always true, no matter witch way we look at it.
So, based on this post, you can guess how important advocacy is to me.
In that case, this brings me to the purpose of this post.
A few months ago, I was asked to write a persuasive esay for reading class at school.
Everyone in the class began deciding on topics they would write about.
Of all people, I just couldn't think of anything persuasive to write about.
I knew I couldn't write something about computers, as I had written so much stuff about them in previous years.
So finally, I was laying in bed one night, and I thought, "I know what I'm going to write about, advocacy!"
And, believe it or not, that is exactly what I did!
I wrote a fantastic esay about how important it is to be an advocate for yourself, especially when you have some type of disability.
I want to now give all who read this blog, a chance to read that esay.
It starts with the title below.
Let's Be Student Advocates!
By Tyler Juranek
Did you know that many people with disabilities are unable to advocate for themselves? This is a horrible and growing issue. Sometimes, we know that many people don't want to speak because they are shy. It's all right to be like that when a child is young, but when you get older, and parents don't let go, it will come back to haunt the child down the road, preventing them from becoming independent. I personally think that we see this most in kids from ages 11 to 18, and we may also see this in kids and adults with disabilities. This may include Down syndrome, blindness, brain issues, and many other disabilities. I also understand that some people with disabilities are unable to speak. Others, however, need to advocate, especially when they are fully capable of speaking.
Take the following example as to why we need to advocate for ourselves. An 11 year old kid walks into Runza, and is looking at the menu. The kid decides what he wants. His mom asks, "What do you want?" The kid replies, "Chicken strips and fries." The mother then goes and orders the food.
This is a perfect example of how most kids are not advocates for themselves. It is totally ridiculous! In that incident, the kid was totally capable, especially at his age, to order the meal.
If you think that people with disabilities aren't advocates, think again! I will tell you, that thought is absolutely wrong.
My friend, Darrell Shandrow, had to be a strong advocate for himself when he was in school, especially when computers were bulky, and all you had was a Perkins brailler, or a Braille'n Speak like he did. Darrell is such an advocate for himself, there is no way that you could put a strong accessibility barrier in front of him. He would tear it down. If you think you'll get away with not including a kid or anyone with a disability in something they want to do, think again. Advocacy is strongly used in any situation under any circumstances.
Why am I against not speaking up, and letting people fight my battles? First, I am my own self. I can't expect others to read my mind. If I do, I will find out that by doing this, it won't be easy later in life. Whether one has a disability or not, one must advocate for them self. As Darrell had stated in a story on the web, "I have an incredible ability to advocate for what is right, the best way I know how." You know what? Each individual that reads this essay should have that ability, whether they think its right or wrong.
So, if you're not an advocate for yourself, get up, dust yourself off, and plunge into a new world, with that wonderful advocacy tool in your hand. Furthermore, make sure you make things accessible to people with disabilities, and be sure to include them! If you do, they just might include you in something special too.
That, folks, is the esay.
I can not express myself enough about how important it is to be an advocate for yourself!
Folks, this is what many people do not, and should, realize.
Advocacy is a life skill.
It is something you have to learn, just like you did when you learned to tie your shoes, eat with a spoon, cook your own meals, wash your hands, Etc Etc.
It is not uncommon to see what I just described in that esay.
Furthermore, we shouldn't, and most of the time, won't, descriminate!
Just because someone has a visual impairment, doesn't mean they can't be mainstreamed in a town school, can't get a job, etc etc.
Next, I would like to talk about the other item that fits into the advocacy category.
That, folks, is accessibility advocacy!
When I stated previously that blind individuals have much more going through there minds than a sighted person, I mean it!
We always have to worry about things like, "Oh, what happens if my braille sense crashes today?", "What am I going to do if the website they are using for a class at school isn't accessible to my screen reading technology?"
That goes to show that we, as blind individuals, need to be advocates! We will never get anyware in life if we don't learn this verry important skill!
This last Friday, my vision teacher, Beth Pieters, stated, "Tyler, I just can't stop telling people about you! When your associate is sick, you're so good about telling people what you need, what you need to do to complete the work, Etc Etc."
My point is, I'm not trying to brag, but it truely goes to show you how much more a blind person, or anyone with a disability, will succeed in life, if they can get gods gift of advocacy.
As I close out this article, I want each and every one of you to think about this statement.
Winners never quit, quitters never win.
So, think of it this way.
Advocates never quit, non-advocates never win!
Coming Up on the Techy Tidbits Podcast for the Week of December 12, 2010
Greetings!
Welcome to December!
On this weeks podcast, we take a look at the technology news for the last four weeks.
Next, we visit with Ricky Enger from
Serotek
about there newest product, Doc U Scan Plus.
Finally, the conclusion of this weeks podcast.
To download the podcast,
Click Here!
Note. If you are listening to this post with the built in text to speech, please exit the audible post and use the links provided.
Also, be sure to call the comment line at 206-337-4505 and leave us your feedback!
Enjoy!
Welcome to December!
On this weeks podcast, we take a look at the technology news for the last four weeks.
Next, we visit with Ricky Enger from
Serotek
about there newest product, Doc U Scan Plus.
Finally, the conclusion of this weeks podcast.
To download the podcast,
Click Here!
Note. If you are listening to this post with the built in text to speech, please exit the audible post and use the links provided.
Also, be sure to call the comment line at 206-337-4505 and leave us your feedback!
Enjoy!
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