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Another television network is piloting audio described content online, this time in Australia. ABC, no not that ABC, but the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, plans to post up to 14 hours of programming per week on its iview streaming platform. Programs will initially be available on its iPhone and ipad apps, with expansions to Android devices, computers, and high-definition televisions planned during the 15 month pilot project. You can learn more from Media Access Australia.

Shop Divvy via eBay offers the JBL Synchros S500 Powered Over-Ear Headphones, model no. SYNAE500STL, in Slate for $69.99 with free shipping. That's the lowest total price we could find by $107. They're powered by two AAA batteries (included) and feature an inline 3-button remote, microphone, carrying case, 50mm drivers, and steel headband.

Adorama via eBay offers the Western Digital 3TB MyBook Essential USB 3.0 External Hard Drive, model no. WDBFJK0030HBK-NESN, for $89.99 with free shipping. That's the lowest total price we could find by $29.
It features a USB 3.0 interface and password protection with hardware encryption.

BidAllies via eBay offers the refurbished Unlocked Samsung Galaxy S4 16GB GSM Android Smartphone in Black or White for $197.95 with free shipping. That's the lowest total price we've seen for an unlocked S4 model. (It's also $68 under the best price we could find for a new unit.) This quad-band GSM phone features a 5 inch 1920x1080 touchscreen Super AMOLED display, 4G LTE connectivity, 1.9GHz quad-core processor, 2GB RAM, 16GB memory, 13-megapixel rear camera, 2-megapixel front camera, 1080p video recording, accelerometer, compass, barometer, Bluetooth 4.0, WiFi, and Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean) OS.

Best Buy offers the Apple iPad Air 128GB Wi-Fi and AT&T in Silver for $499.99 with free shipping. This particular model originally sold for $929. That's the best price we ve ever seen on this fully-loaded iPad. It features a 9.7 inch Retina display, 10-hour battery life, Bluetooth 4.0 and a 64-bit A7 chip.

Best Buy offers the 5.29-lb. HP Envy Intel Broadwell Core i5 2.2GHz 15.6 Inch 1080p Touchscreen 2-in-1 Laptop in Natural Silver/Black, model no. 15-u110dx, bundled with Webroot Secure Anywhere 3-Device 1-Year Subscription for Windows/Mac for $499.99 with free shipping. That's $180 under the lowest total price we could find for the laptop alone. It features an Intel Core i5-5200U 2.2GHz Broadwell dual-core processor, 15.6 inch 1920x1080 (1080p) touchscreen LCD, 8GB RAM, 1TB hard drive, webcam, 802.11ac wireless, Gigabit Ethernet, USB 3.0, Bluetooth, 3-cell battery, and Windows 8.1 64-bit.

A little something for Father's Day? Walmart offers the Braun Series 3 3-340s Wet & Dry Shaver for $39.95. If possible, opt for in-store pickup to avoid the $4.97 shipping charge. That's the lowest price we could find by $25. It features a rechargeable battery and is 100% waterproof.

As one of its daily deals, Best Buy offers the PNY 64GB Turbo USB 3.0 Flash Drive, model no. P-FD64GTBOP-GE, for $19.99 with free shipping. That's tied with our mention from two weeks ago as the lowest total price we've seen. (It's the best deal we could find today by $5.) It features an integrated cap cover. Deal ends today.

As one of its daily deals, Best Buy offers the 4.9-lb. Toshiba Satellite C55D-B5102 AMD A8 2GHz 15.6 Inch Laptop, bundled with an AMD A8 Game Bundle, Kaspersky Internet Security 2014 Multidevice 3-User 6-Month Subscription for Windows/Mac, Targus Trax Laptop Sleeve, Insignia 2-oz. Screen Cleaner, and a SanDisk Cruzer Blade 8GB USB Flash Drive for $279.99 with free shipping. That's $70 under the lowest total price we could find for the laptop alone. Features include an AMD A8-6410 2GHz quad-core processor, 15.6 inch 1366x768 LED-backlit LCD, 4GB RAM, 1TB hard drive, DVD burner, 802.11n wireless, webcam, media card reader, HDMI, USB 3.0, 4-cell battery, and Windows 8.1. Deal ends today.

It's barely spring, but the Assistive Technology Industry Association (ATIA) wants you to think about submitting a paper for its 2016 conference. ATIA 2016 will be held February 2-6 in Orlando, and the call for papers is now open.
According to an Email, ATIA welcomes abstracts on the uses of assistive technology in a wide variety of settings - school, home, recreation, rehabilitation, university and workplace - from an equally wide group of qualified individuals including, but not limited to, accessibility professionals, administrators, advocates, AT specialists, communication specialist, consumers/individuals with disabilities, disability services, educators, government/non-profit agencies, IT professionals, occupational therapists, physical therapists, paraprofessionals, pre-service, professional development/training, rehab therapists, social workers, speech-language, pathologists, special education educators, visual impairment specialists and vocational rehab."
"Abstracts should cover the use of assistive technology from a practitioner or user perspective and may be in the form of a case study, demonstration, implementation study, panel discussion, poster session, research paper or tips and techniques workshop."
Submissions can be made through June 19, with a maximum of two submissions allowed per speaker. Accepted speakers will receive registration discounts.

As the release date nears for the first ever Apple Watch, there's been a lot of talk about what exactly is and is not possible when it comes to accessibility, especially when trying out demo units. Alex Jurgensen has done much of the dirty work and explains many of the watch basics in this post on Apple World Today. It includes a description of the watch layout, a list of many of the available gestures, and a workaround for getting the watch to function when it is in demo mode.

1-800-Flowers cuts 25 percent off a selection of Mother's Day Plants via coupon code MDAYPLNT. Shipping starts at $14.99; additional delivery fees may apply on select dates. Deal ends May 10.

Monoprice via eBay offers the Unlocked Apple iPhone 6 16GB Smartphone
in Space Gray, Gold, or Silver for $609.99 with free shipping. That's the lowest total price we've seen for a new unlocked unit. (It's a current low by $26.) It's compatible with GSM and CDMA networks.

As one of its daily deals, Walmart offers the 1-lb. Acer Intel Celeron 2.16GHz 15.6 Inch Laptop in Diamond Black, model no. ES1-512-C88M, for $229 with free shipping. That's the lowest total price we could find by $61. It features an Intel Celeron N2840 2.16GHz Bay Trail dual-core processor, 15.6 inch 1366x768 LCD, 4GB RAM, 500GB hard drive, 802.11n wireless, Gigabit Ethernet, USB 3.0, HDMI, and Windows 8.1 64-bit with Bing. Deal ends today.

HumanWare has released the first in a series of snapshot videos highlighting features to be included in the next release of KeySoft for the BrailleNote and VoiceNote Apex. Version 9.5 will include an exam mode, which allows teachers to lock down most of the functions of the notetaker, essentially turning it into a refreshable braille display. With the proliferation of online standardized tests, a braille device which also includes a spell checker, calculator, and other features would likely not be allowed as an accommodation, so HumanWare is aiming to position the Apex as a suitable device for these exams. You can play the video to learn more about the feature from HumanWare's Greg Stilson (yes, it is descriptive). KeySoft 9.5 is scheduled to be released as a free update in May, according to the Email which we've linked to in this post. Interestingly, Greg states in the video that this is the second snapshot look into KeySoft 9.5, yet this is the first video to be posted on the company's YouTube channel.

Hammacher Schlemmer offers Savings up to 60 percent at their Special Values Sale. Great prices on unique gift items. Hurry, items are available while supplies last!

Are you ready for Mother's Day? Don't wait to get your mother and/or wife a great present that shows how much you love them. FTD.com now offers savings of 10 percent sitewide on Sweets, wine or gift baskets. Lots of items included in this sale, so you're sure to find something they'll like. Click the provided link to start shopping and take the stress out of looking for that perfect gift this year.

Adorama via eBay offers the Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 Lite 7.0 8GB 7 Inch Android Tablet in Blue Green, model no. SM-T110NBGAXAR, for $89.99 with free shipping. That's the lowest outright price we've seen for a new model. (It's also a current price low by $10.) It features an ARM Cortex-A9 1.2GHz dual-core processor, 7 inch 1024x600 touchscreen LCD, 8GB internal memory, 1GB RAM, 802.11n wireless, Bluetooth 4.0, 2-megapixel rear camera, microSD card slot, and Android 4.2 OS (Jelly Bean). Deal ends April 20.

ISelector via Amazon offers the ISelector Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker in Army Green or Black for $55.99. Coupon code 8VY6X32K cuts it to $30.99. With free shipping, that's $69 off list and the lowest price we could find. It features a metal hook loop, built-in 2000mAh rechargeable lithium-ion battery, Near Field Communications technology, and shock resistance.

1-800-Flowers cuts 20% off orders of $49.99 or more via coupon code MTHR49. Shipping starts at $14.99. Item availability may vary by ZIP code. Coupon expires April 26. Click the provided link to see what's included in this sale.