The Tech Doctor Blog and Podcast

Access For All With Shelly Brisbin

24 Feb 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Robert and Allison spend this podcast talking with Shelly Brisbin. Shelly is the author of iOS Access for All: Your Comprehensive Guide to Accessibili...

Audio Hijack 3: The Developer’s Perspective

17 Feb 2015

Contributed by Lukas

In this Tech Doctor episode, Allison and Robert spend time discussing Rogue Amoeba’s Audio Hijack 3 Mac application with Grant Farr the Rogue Amoeba...

Apple Accessibility More Vibrant Than Ever

04 Feb 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Robert And Allison spend this hour podcasting with David Woodbridge, Senior Adaptive Technology Specialist at Vision Australia. Most of us know David ...

Mac For The Blind Apple Certified

24 Jan 2015

Contributed by Lukas

In this Tech Doctor episode, Allison and Robert have the good fortune of spending the hour with John Panarese the owner of an excellent resource calle...

Burning Questions: The Tech Doctor Perspective

09 Dec 2014

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast, Robert and Allison explore some interesting questions regarding recent software and hardware releases from Apple. Both iOS 8.0 and Yo...

Allison and Her iPhone 6 Plus

11 Nov 2014

Contributed by Lukas

In this Tech Doctor podcast, Allison and Robert briefly discuss the new Apple hardware and software that was announced at two major Apple events in th...

People Helping People

30 Sep 2014

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast, Robert and Allison Speak with Akash Khanolkar. Akash is a junior Information Systems major at Carnegie Mellon University. He is devel...

Follow the Dream

23 Sep 2014

Contributed by Lukas

In this Tech Doctor episode, Allison and Robert speak with Chelsea Cook. Chelsea is a senior Physics major with minors in Astronomy and Mathematics at...

September 9th Apple Event

12 Sep 2014

Contributed by Lukas

In this Tech Doctor podcast, Allison and Robert discuss the September 9th Apple event where the new iPhone, Apple Pay and Apple Watch were presented f...

Painting the Back of the Apple Accessibility Fence with Rene Ritchie

12 Aug 2014

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast, Allison and Robert speak with Rene Ritchie; writer, podcaster and creative force behind the very successful iMore website. In June of...

Mastering the Macintosh

05 Aug 2014

Contributed by Lukas

How many times have you heard the following statement? “The Mac is great for working with email, web browsing and basic word processing. If, however...

Learning the Mac and discussing Podcasting Apps

29 Jul 2014

Contributed by Lukas

In this Tech Doctor episode, Allison and Robert speak with Janet Ingber about her new book. The book is called “Learning the Mac with VoiceOver: A S...

Teaching Excellence

21 Jul 2014

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast, Allison and Robert have the pleasure of talking with VaShaun Jones the creator of a company called Fedora Outlier. This company is al...

Recovering From a Corrupted Backup

16 Jul 2014

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast, Robert apologizes for failing to slow down the speech synthesizer during the LaunchBar demonstration. Robert And Allison share their ...

Introducing LaunchBar

13 Jun 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Allison begins this Tech Doctor episode by responding to some questions that we received via email. Feel free to Email Us your comments and questions...

WWDC 2014 Keynote

03 Jun 2014

Contributed by Lukas

In this very special podcast, Allison and Robert summarize and react to the things that Apple announced during its 2014 World Wide Developers Conferen...

Macro Maestro

19 May 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Robert and Allison have the pleasure of spending this Tech Doctor episode with Keith Watson. Keith is a creative and talented Apple power user who has...

New Dog, New Podcasting Equipment and New Bone Conduction Headphones

07 May 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Allison begins this episode by telling us about the first few days of being back home with her new guide dog. Robert next describes his new podcasting...

Global Perspective

19 Apr 2014

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast, Allison and Robert have the pleasure of speaking with Jean Parker. While in elementary school at the Perkins school for the blind, Je...

Comparing iOS Devices and Notetakers

07 Apr 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Allison begins this episode by introducing her very special new friend to the Tech Doctor podcast. We spend the remainder of the show reviewing an exc...

CSUN 2014

24 Mar 2014

Contributed by Lukas

In this Tech Doctor podcast, Allison and Robert begin with a discussion of their experience at the “29th Annual International Technology and Persons...

Music By Ear

11 Mar 2014

Contributed by Lukas

When thinking of all that is most pleasurable in life, the Tech Doctors believe that the making of music is very near the top of the list. Everyone is...

Bits and Bobs

06 Mar 2014

Contributed by Lukas

In this Tech Doctor podcast, Allison and Robert begin by discussing a blog post where the author has decided to switch from the Mac back to Windows be...

For the Benefit of Those Who See

24 Feb 2014

Contributed by Lukas

In this Tech Doctor episode, Robert and Allison have the pleasure of speaking with Rosemary Mahoney who just published her sixth book. Rosemary is a s...

Voice Dream iPad Air and Unified English Braille

11 Dec 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Robert begins this Tech Doctor episode with a new year’s resolution. Allison tells us all about how to play MP3 audio books with the latest Voice Dr...

Out of the Whirlpool By Sue Martin

13 Nov 2013

Contributed by Lukas

In this Tech Doctor podcast, Allison and Robert speak with Sue Martin. Sue has recently written and published her memoir. The book is entitled “Out ...

Updates

06 Nov 2013

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast, Allison and Robert discuss what we are likely to see from Apple regarding new iPads, MacBook Pros and the eminent release of Maverick...

Learning iOS 7 the Easy Way

24 Sep 2013

Contributed by Lukas

In this Tech Doctor podcast, Allison and Robert spend the first 45 minutes with Jonathan Mosen discussing his new book called “iOS 7 Without the Eye...

The Tech Doctor’s Favorite Podcasts

04 Sep 2013

Contributed by Lukas

In this Tech Doctor episode, Robert and Allison begin with a brief discussion of the Apple Event that is expected to occur on September 10th. This lea...

Braille Is Cool: Spread The Word

20 Aug 2013

Contributed by Lukas

In this Tech Doctor episode, Allison and Robert talk with Deborah Kendrick about an extraordinary column that Deborah wrote for the Columbus Dispatch ...

The Sweetspot: Where People and Technology Connect

01 Aug 2013

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast, Robert and Allison speak with the frequently mentioned but rarely heard from man who ultimately won Allison’s heart. Jeremy Hartley...

Instabrowser Faster Than Safari

20 Jul 2013

Contributed by Lukas

In this Tech Doctor episode, Robert and Allison talk with, Michael Manesh, the developer of Instabrowser. This iOS app very well may replace Safari as...

App Camp For Girls: Dreams Become Reality

15 Jul 2013

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast, Robert and Allison speak with the prolific podcaster, Blogger, software support specialist and overall Apple enthusiast Kelly Guimont...

Tech Doctors Examine Seeing Eye GPS App

11 Jul 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Allison and Robert spend this podcast describing their experiences with the new iOS app from the Sendero Group called Seeing Eye GPS Robert and Alliso...

MBraille Advances Touch Screen Braille

01 Jul 2013

Contributed by Lukas

In this Tech Doctor Podcast, Robert and Allison speak with the developer of a feature-rich highly responsive iOS app called “MBraille.” Harri Pasa...

Streaming On The Mac

28 Jun 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Robert and Allison begin this podcast by demonstrating how one can use the Mac running VoiceOver and Safari to play audio and video from a webpage. We...

WWDC 2013: Keynote Exceeds Expectations

12 Jun 2013

Contributed by Lukas

In this Tech Doctor podcast, Allison and Robert share their excitement about all that was announced at the 2013 WWDC keynote event. Robert And Allison...

iOS Success: Helping Teachers and Parents Catch Up with Their Kids

04 Jun 2013

Contributed by Lukas

In this Tech Doctor podcast, Robert and Allison speak with Larry Lewis. We begin with Larry telling us about his background in access technology and h...

Mystic Access: Training and Consultation

25 May 2013

Contributed by Lukas

In this Tech Doctor podcast, Allison and Robert speak with access technology specialist Chris Grabowski. Chris has recently launched a new access tech...

Creativity Plus Technology Equals Entrepreneurship

14 May 2013

Contributed by Lukas

In this Tech Doctor episode, Allison and Robert get to know Laura Legendary. Laura is a writer, public speaker, disability advocate and small business...

Celebrating Kindle Access

07 May 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Imagine a world where a totally blind person has access to over 1.8 million books and magazines. Imagining and hoping is exactly what Allison Hartley ...

Personality, Android and iOS

30 Apr 2013

Contributed by Lukas

In this Tech Doctor episode, Allison and Robert speak with Steve Sawczyn a longtime user, consultant and teacher in the field of access technology. In...

Hims Gets It Right With Braille Sense Version Eight

23 Apr 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Allison and Robert are in agreement that if the stand-alone Notetaker is going to survive, it will have to provide users with a way to access many of ...

Innovative RSS Reader

18 Apr 2013

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast, Robert and Allison learn what life is like for an international iOS app developer who lives and works in India. Kunal Sood wanted an ...

Orbit Plus APH Equals Accessible Calculator

03 Apr 2013

Contributed by Lukas

In this Tech Doctor episode, Robert and Allison speak with Sina Bahram. Sina is a doctoral student at North Carolina State University. As part of his ...

What’s New in iOS 6

30 Mar 2013

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast, Allison and Robert speak with Woody Anna Dresner. Anna graciously visits the Tech Doctor podcast when she publishes a new book. This ...

All About AccessNote

06 Mar 2013

Contributed by Lukas

In this Tech Doctor episode, Robert and Allison talk with Darren Burton the Project Manager at the Technical Evaluation Services branch of The America...

Hodge-Podge-Cast

24 Feb 2013

Contributed by Lukas

In this “Hodge-Podge-Cast” Allison and Robert discuss several software and hardware applications and products. For more information, click on any ...

iPhone Typing Competition

12 Feb 2013

Contributed by Lukas

In this Tech Doctor episode, Allison and Robert invite two special guests to participate in an iPhone touch screen typing competition. The tools that ...

BrailleTouch

06 Feb 2013

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast, Robert and Allison speak with Caleb Southern. Caleb is a doctoral student studying computer science at Georgia Tech University in Atl...

Android Accessibility Part Three

28 Jan 2013

Contributed by Lukas

In Android Accessibility Part Three, the Tech Doctor interviews four Nexus 7 users. Each person discusses their unique experiences with the device inc...

Android Accessibility Part Two

15 Jan 2013

Contributed by Lukas

In Android Accessibility Part two, the Tech Doctor described using the Android screen reader called TalkBack to search for, purchase, configure and be...

Android Accessibility Part One

10 Jan 2013

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, the Tech Doctor begins a series on Android Accessibility. With no prior Android experience, the Tech Doctor explains how he went abou...

Sounds From Antarctica

03 Jan 2013

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast, the Tech Doctor discusses his recent trip to AntArctica where he was part of a National Geographic expedition. The podcast comes aliv...

Accessible Books

11 Dec 2012

Contributed by Lukas

In this final podcast of 2012, the Tech Doctor expresses his sincere appreciation for all who have participated by either listening to or appearing on...

An Accessible Life for the Visually Impaired

28 Nov 2012

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast, the Tech Doctor speaks to the congregation of the Unitarian Church in College Station, Texas. Dr. Carter discusses the importance of ...

Apple Accessibility From the Early Days to Now with Darcy Burnard

24 Nov 2012

Contributed by Lukas

In this Tech Doctor podcast, Darcy Burnard describes how he and Holly Anderson began podcasting in 2005 with The Darcy and Holly Show. When they both ...

Amazon Kindle Accessibility

06 Nov 2012

Contributed by Lukas

The Tech Doctor is pleased to welcome back Lisa Salinger and Allison Hartley to the podcast. Both Allison and Lisa recently purchased the Amazon Kindl...

iPhone 5 and iOS 6

30 Sep 2012

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast, Robert shares his impressions and experiences with Apples iPhone 5 He discusses some benchmark performance data and describes what wo...

1Password and VoiceOver

10 Sep 2012

Contributed by Lukas

In this Tech Doctor podcast, Robert describes the 1Password password manager and demonstrates how to use 1Password with VoiceOver. To find out all abo...

Teaching the Mac in France

05 Sep 2012

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast, Robert talks with Anne Robertson who lives in a delightful village in France. In addition to working as a translator, Anne teaches bl...

iPod Touch A Gateway Drug

28 Aug 2012

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast, Robert talks with Amy Mason, an access technology specialist at the International Braille and Technology Center for the Blind This ex...

From Angry Roar To Gentle Purr

20 Aug 2012

Contributed by Lukas

In this Tech Doctor podcast, Robert describes his experience of upgrading from OS X 10.7 Lion to 10.8 Mountain Lion. Before upgrading, he encourages e...

Talking TidBITS and Take Control Books with Tonya Engst

18 Aug 2012

Contributed by Lukas

In this Tech Doctor podcast, Robert talks with Tonya Engst, co-founder of TidBITS and editor-in-chief of Take Control Books Tonya describes how her co...

Access Technology Presentation for the Veterans Administration

12 Aug 2012

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Tech Doctor podcast, Robert plays a recording of a presentation that he made at an access technology conference for the Veteran...

David Woodbridge An Apple Ambassador In Australia

01 Aug 2012

Contributed by Lukas

In this Tech Doctor podcast, Robert and David Woodbridge explore the work that David does with Vision Australia including how David goes about recomme...

All About Words With Deborah Kendrick

22 Jul 2012

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast, the Tech Doctor spends time with freelance writer, editor and poet Deborah Kendrick. During her thirty years as a freelance writer, D...

Braille Sense U2 Quadruple the Storage and Double the Speed

16 Jul 2012

Contributed by Lukas

With its crisp 32 cell braille display, silent keyboard, 32 gigs of flash storage, 1GHZ processor, internal GPS receiver, vibration motor and suite o...

In Puerto Rico With The Caribbean Blind Man

12 Jul 2012

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast, the Tech Doctor visits with a most charming and fascinating man from Puerto Rico named Ricky Gonzalez You will get to know Ricky and ...

Talking 2012 Apple MacBooks with Katie Floyd

01 Jul 2012

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast, Robert visits with Katie Floyd, the co-host of the excellent Mac Power Users podcast Robert and Katie compare and contrast the capabi...

Touch Screen Typing: Easier and Faster with Fleksy

23 Jun 2012

Contributed by Lukas

In this Tech Doctor episode, Robert Carter and Jessica Rathwell explain and demonstrate an innovative new app which uses pattern recognition to allow ...

From Apple to Law School with Shane Jackson

28 May 2012

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast, I have the pleasure of talking with Shane Jackson. Shane tells us all about getting a job and working as an Apple Specialist in an Ap...

The Perfect iPhone Companion

04 May 2012

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast, Robert talks with Anna Dresner the author of “Getting Started with the iPhone and iOS 5 for Blind Users.” Robert considers this b...

Visiting with Jolie

29 Apr 2012

Contributed by Lukas

During this hour, Robert has a fascinating conversation with, Jolie Mason, the founder and program director of the Los Angeles Radio Reading Service. ...

Virtually In Australia with the Piano-Man, Scott Erichsen

03 Apr 2012

Contributed by Lukas

In this Tech Doctor podcast, Robert makes a virtual trip to Australia where he catches up with the professional musician and access technology special...

CSUN 2012 with Jessica Rathwell

24 Mar 2012

Contributed by Lukas

This podcast is all about the 27th Annual International Technology and Persons with Disabilities Conference commonly referred to as CSUN. Robert speak...

Talking Tech with Amy Ruell

17 Mar 2012

Contributed by Lukas

In this Tech Doctor podcast, Robert talks accessible technology with Amy Ruell. Amy tells us about her work as president of VIBUG which is a computer ...

Screenless Audio Editing With Sound Studio

24 Feb 2012

Contributed by Lukas

In this brief Tech Doctor podcast, Robert demonstrates how he uses an audio editor called Sound Studio to edit the Tech doctor podcast. Thanks to Alli...

On The Bleeding Edge

19 Feb 2012

Contributed by Lukas

In this version of The Tech Doctor podcast, Robert talks with the most knowledgeable and enthusiastic Allison Mervis of California. Allison and Robert...

Blindfolded

06 Feb 2012

Contributed by Lukas

In this Tech Doctor podcast, Robert spends an hour with one of the most prolific, creative and popular mainstream Apple podcasters. Her name is Alliso...

Alena Roberts Interview

20 Dec 2011

Contributed by Lukas

In this Edition of the Tech Doctor podcast, I had the pleasure of interviewing Alena Roberts. Alena is a feature writer at the Matilda Ziegler Magazin...

iOS5 and Braille

02 Dec 2011

Contributed by Lukas

In this information rich podcast, Robert Carter and Deb Lewis thoroughly examine what it is like to use Braille with an iOS5 device. There is special ...

iOS5 Pushes the Accessibility Envelope Part Two

22 Oct 2011

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast, Robert Carter and Kevin Chao complete their discussion of iOS5. They explore the Newsstand, demonstrate and discuss Siri and finish u...

iOS5 Pushes the Accessibility Envelope Part One

20 Oct 2011

Contributed by Lukas

In this Tech Doctor podcast, Robert Carter and Kevin Chao explore the major accessibility enhancements in Apple’s iOS5 mobile operating system. For ...

Steve Jobs Changed My World

08 Oct 2011

Contributed by Lukas

In this Tech Doctor podcast, Robert pays tribute to Steve Jobs.

BrailleSense Plus and BrailleNote Apex Part Two

07 Jul 2011

Contributed by Lukas

In part two of BrailleSense Plus and BrailleNote Apex Lisa Salinger and Robert Carter use a combination of informed discussion and live demonstration ...

BrailleNote Apex and BrailleSense Plus

04 Jul 2011

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Robert Carter and Lisa Salinger examine the BrailleNote Apex and BrailleSense Plus They provide a detailed description of the hardwar...

App Tours With VoiceOver

11 Dec 2010

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, the Tech Doctor interviews Cory Ballard of the All With My iPhone podcast.   Cory uses his iPhone and VoiceOver to take subscribers ...

Past Present and Future of Accessible Technology

24 Oct 2010

Contributed by Lukas

Examining the Past Present and Future of Accessible Technology is a daunting task for a 50 minute podcast. The Tech Doctor, however, has searched the ...

Women In Technology

26 Sep 2010

Contributed by Lukas

In a lively and informative discussion, Robert and three special guests explore some of the most important opportunities and challenges for women who ...

Apple Pickin’ Time: What’s New In iOS4.1

14 Sep 2010

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Tech Doctor podcast, Robert visits with Anna Dresner.   Anna is the author of numerous books and publications. Many are techno...

Apple Accessibility: What Does It Mean?

26 Jul 2010

Contributed by Lukas

In this Tech Doctor podcast, Robert Carter shares a presentation that he made to the Blind Information Technology Specialist (BITS) organization durin...

Windows 7 and Mac OS X: A Head to Head Comparison Part Two

05 Jun 2010

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast, the Tech Doctors continue their Windows 7 and Mac OS X comparison series.   Jenny boots Windows 7 with no screen reader loaded and d...

Windows 7 and Mac OS X: A Head to Head Comparison

28 May 2010

Contributed by Lukas

In this third episode, the Tech Doctors begin a series of podcasts where they will do a head to head comparison of Windows 7 and Mac OS X.   Robert b...

Does Size Matter: iPad Versus iPod

20 Apr 2010

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast, the Tech Doctors take their Apple iPad and Apple iPhone in to the Tech Doctor operating room and examine them side by side. Jenny a...

The Tech Doctor: Examining the Book Port Plus and the PlexTalk Pocket

31 Mar 2010

Contributed by Lukas

In this first podcast, the Tech Doctors–Robert and Jenny–introduce themselves and examine two fully accessible state-of-the-art digital players/re...