Mystic Access Podcast

In this episode, we have a lot of timely information as well as a fantastic interview for you. Kim and Lisa share all about the four free teleclasses that we’ll be holding in early July. Lisa also tells a cute story involving some little kids and a talking virtual assistant. You can sign up for all the teleclass details by typing your email into the form to subscribe to our teleclasses discussion list on this page. We’ll be sharing all relevant info, including exact times and phone numbers,as well as the MP3 recordings,via that mailing list.

We also provide some important info to keep in mind when using Amazon Payments on the site when you order. Remember that if you have any trouble ordering, or want to order via phone, we’re happy to help you!

We were delighted to interview Anna Dresner for this episode. We discuss her book, Ten Thousand Steps, Cane NOt Included, as well as other thought-provoking topics related to assistive technology. Check out all of Anna’s terrific books from National Braille Press.

As for why this episode is title Snowballs in June… well, you’ll just have to listen to find out.

In today’s episode, we’re happy to introduce you to some new friends… and we hope they’ll become friends of yours, too. Our six lesson audio program on the VarioUltra braille display supports you in getting started using this versatile braille display. Lisa shares more about her teaching style for this audio program, and Kim shares her experiences taking the class from a student’s perspective. We also discuss the fabulous new hardware products now available for purchase — the Havit audio transmitter / receiver which allows your non-Bluetooth device to play through Bluetooth headphones or speakers, and the luxurious Sharkk Aura on-ear headphones with eighteen hour battery life. Product details and tutorial samples are provided for each of these audio tutorials for your listening pleasure.

speaking of new friends, our free downloads page is constantly growing. Among the newest free goodies you’ll find there is Lisa’s overview of the Jarte word processor. If you’d like an intuitive and more affordable alternative to Microsoft Office, Jarte may be just what you’re looking for.

Lisa has important news about the Google Home audio tutorial we’ve mentioned previously. We’re also very excited to share that Kim and Lisa will again be offering free teleclasses over both upcoming convention weekends. Stay tuned to the next podcast to learn all about them, or visit this page to sign up for our free teleclass discussion mailing list to be the first to learn about what’s coming up.

Speaking of free goodies, we talk about the value of podcast show notes, and tell you how to access ours. And if you need some free laughs, definitely check out this SNL advertisement for a fictional new Alexa product… the Amazon Echo Silver! We feel that it’s just as funny the tenth time you watch as the first, by the way.

finally, if you’re ready to vanquish captchas with ease, Kim gives you the run-down on Captcha Be Gone, a paid Captcha solving service from the creator of QCast, QRead and other helpful software.

this and more in today’s episode of the Mystic access podcast. Learn more about us and all of our offerings by visiting us at: MysticAccess.com.

In today’s episode, we’re happy to introduce you to some new friends… and we hope they’ll become friends of yours, too. Our six lesson audio program on the VarioUltra braille display supports you in getting started using this versatile braille display. Lisa shares more about her teaching style for this audio program, and Kim shares her experiences taking the class from a student’s perspective. We also discuss the fabulous new hardware products now available for purchase — the Havit audio transmitter / receiver which allows your non-Bluetooth device to play through Bluetooth headphones or speakers, and the luxurious Sharkk Aura on-ear headphones with eighteen hour battery life. Product details and tutorial samples are provided for each of these audio tutorials for your listening pleasure.

speaking of new friends, our free downloads page is constantly growing. Among the newest free goodies you’ll find there is Lisa’s overview of the Jarte word processor. If you’d like an intuitive and more affordable alternative to Microsoft Office, Jarte may be just what you’re looking for.

Lisa has important news about the Google Home audio tutorial we’ve mentioned previously. We’re also very excited to share that Kim and Lisa will again be offering free teleclasses over both upcoming convention weekends. Stay tuned to the next podcast to learn all about them, or visit this page to sign up for our free teleclass discussion mailing list to be the first to learn about what’s coming up.

Speaking of free goodies, we talk about the value of podcast show notes, and tell you how to access ours. And if you need some free laughs, definitely check out this SNL advertisement for a fictional new Alexa product… the Amazon Echo Silver! We feel that it’s just as funny the tenth time you watch as the first, by the way.

In this episode Chris and Kim first talk about the

The Mystic Access team is so happy to be back podcasting for all of you. We’ve been a long time away, and we thank you for your patience with us. we hope to be releasing a podcast bi-weekly from this point on.

In this action-packed episode, we begin by sharing some site news including how you can subscribe to our new free teleclass discussion list. For site and product news as well as the occasional exclusive discount, you may also join our free news list from any page on the website. Just scroll down to the appropriate heading that asks you to subscribe to the news list, and fill out the form below that message.

Chris also has very important news especially for Stream and QCast subscribers about how to make sure you’re receiving all of our latest podcasts. Follow his step-by-step instructions and you’ll be just fine.

In Alexa news, we talk about and demonstrate her new free calling and voice messaging abilities, and share a little about what we’ve learned concerning access to these new features.

Speaking of making phone calls, we found this great Alexa skill that will keep you from misplacing your phone! Chris demonstrates setting it up and using it, and the best news is, it doesn’t just work with cell phones!

For those of you who are new braille readers, or who wish to refresh your braille skills, we give the Braille Challenge skill a spin.

Finally in our quick Alexa skill tour, we show you how to experience some rest and relaxation with the amazing sleep and Relaxation Sounds skill. With all these great sounds to choose from, your old sleep machine may be relegated to your next yard sale.

To close us out, Kim shares about language profiles on the BrailleNote Touch, particularly exploring the use of Vocalizer voices. Don’t have a Touch? Other Android users can also grab the Vocalizer app for free in the Google Play Store. Voices are $3.99 a piece. If you’re a big Downton fan like Kim, you may particularly love Oliver!

Be sure to listen closely to this episode, as there’s a lot of important news to share, including a store discount that will only be available for a few more days!

Thanks for listening! Did I mention that we’re so happy to be back?

The Mystic Access team is so happy to be back podcasting for all of you. We’ve been a long time away, and we thank you for your patience with us. we hope to be releasing a podcast bi-weekly from this point on.

In this action-packed episode, we begin by sharing some site news including how you can subscribe to our new free teleclass discussion list. For site and product news as well as the occasional exclusive discount, you may also join our free news list from any page on the website. Just scroll down to the appropriate heading that asks you to subscribe to the news list, and fill out the form below that message.

Chris also has very important news especially for Stream and QCast subscribers about how to make sure you’re receiving all of our latest podcasts. Follow his step-by-step instructions and you’ll be just fine.

In Alexa news, we talk about and demonstrate her new free calling and voice messaging abilities, and share a little about what we’ve learned concerning access to these new features.

Speaking of making phone calls, we found this great Alexa skill that will keep you from misplacing your phone! Chris demonstrates setting it up and using it, and the best news is, it doesn’t just work with cell phones!

For those of you who are new braille readers, or who wish to refresh your braille skills, we give the Braille Challenge skill a spin.

Finally in our quick Alexa skill tour, we show you how to experience some rest and relaxation with the amazing sleep and Relaxation Sounds skill. With all these great sounds to choose from, your old sleep machine may be relegated to your next yard sale.

To close us out, Kim shares about language profiles on the BrailleNote Touch, particularly exploring the use of Vocalizer voices. Don’t have a Touch? Other Android users can also grab the Vocalizer app for free in the Google Play Store. Voices are $3.99 a piece. If you’re a big Downton fan like Kim, you may particularly love Oliver!

In this episode Chris Kim and Lisa thank the class participants that joined Mystic Access for the free teleclasses that took place during summer convention season.

They next talk about the Stascom Utility Suite for Windows. Each of them talk about their favorite features. Chris takes us through the utility Suite.

Finally Chris talks about and demonstrates the differences between the Ring Video doorbell. and

In this episode, Chris, Kim and Lisa announce they are using Zoom for podcast recording as well as conducting classes.

Kim and Lisa remind us about two upcoming teleclasses.

She reminds us of her Your Web Site Your Way class. This class starts on September 6 and lasts for 6 weeks. You can view more details and purchase the class below:

We switch from Web sites to eggs as Chris demonstrates the Henrietta Hen Chirping Egg Cooker and Poacher device from the Speak To Me Catalog. This device looks like a hen and can hard boil eggs.

Finally Chris Kim and Lisa enter The Mystic Access Magic Castle to speak with Gail Smith from Braille Smith to talk about Braille. How Gail got started. We also learn a little about Braille Smith’s print services. In an earlier episode of the Mystic Access podcast, Chris talks about Braille Smith.