Holiday Specials!
 This year has flown by and the holidays are already upon us. We at Ai Squared are in a festive mood and wanted to extend several holiday specials to you to take advantage of:
- Free shipping on all orders processed in December (US and Canada only)
- Every order processed in December will be entered into a raffle to WIN YOUR ENTIRE PURCHASE PRICE BACK (up to $1,000)!!
- Receive a free classic Large-Print Keyboard with every Spotlight product purchase in December (SenseView Duo, Victor Reader Stream,
and Pebble)
We hope you take advantage of these great holiday offers. Give us a call at 800-859-0270 to place your order today.
Happy holidays from all of us at Ai Squared!
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Survey Results
 The October issue of ZoomNews polled our readers for their favorite ZoomText feature. First off, congratulations to Stephen Statham whose name was chosen in the raffle from all the participants - he won a $100 Amazon.com gift certificate!
Here's a list of the top five features, or you can download a complete list in PDF format:
- Quality of magnification (xFont)
- AppReader
- Screen reading
- DocReader
- Color enhancements
Thanks to everyone who participated - not only did you have a chance to win a prize, but this information is really helpful to all our readers and could even uncover features for people that they didn't know ZoomText could do! Thanks again to Thomas Kobbs for a great topic.
Read on for this month's contest and another chance to win, and check out the user profile which features our survey raffle winner!
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New Contest
 As you know, last issue we asked you about the best feature of ZoomText. Well, the next contest is the exact opposite, a question that comes to us from Mark Wedgle: What ZoomText feature needs a little work? He was awarded a $25 Amazon.com gift certificate for his suggestion.
We are very interested to hear what you think needs most improvement or what feature is the least useful because we're always looking to improve upon the already great feature set of ZoomText! Send your answers to Becca at rproskin@aisquared.com by December 31st to be entered into this month's raffle for a $100 Amazon.com gift certificate!
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There's no stopping Steve...
 Stephen Statham has been working in the Canadian government in the corrections department for almost twenty years and his hobbies range from photography to scuba diving to hiking and camping. Did I mention he has Stargardt's disease and has been a ZoomText user since version 7?
Read the rest of Steve's story!
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YouTube video contest!
 This issue of ZoomNews has not one, but TWO contests! For this one, we're looking for you to make a video and upload it to YouTube. We'd love to see you using ZoomText in action and telling us how you use the program, or explaining how ZoomText has changed your life, or just tell us anything you want about YOU and ZoomText! Be as creative as you'd like, we can't wait to see what you put together!
We know that not everyone has the ability to make a video and that's why there are 2 contests. If you do have a webcam or other recording device it's a snap to upload to YouTube. You'll just have to create an account (free!) and upload your video. YouTube has a great help section on their website if you have any questions at all. Plus we've created a YouTube cheat sheet to help you along if you need it.
Just send your YouTube link to Becca at rproskin@aisquared.com by December 31st to be entered into this second contest - again for a $100 Amazon.com gift certificate. Have fun!
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Cooking Without Looking episode
 As you know, we were featured on the most recent episode of Cooking Without Looking, the only cooking show of its kind for the visually impaired. It's a wonderful show that empowers the visually impaired to stay active in the kitchen.
However, it only aired on WXEL, a PBS station in southern Florida, meaning most of you were unable to tune in! Lucky for you, you can watch the whole episode right now online.
The episode will also air later this month nationally on the Fine Living Network. Happy cooking!
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Training Reminders
 Just a reminder: we're offering a free webinar on December 15th from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM EST which will be a Q & A session with product support technicians Maurie Hill and Gary Walker. This one-hour webinar will be an open forum for users to ask questions, exchange tips and discuss ZoomText with other ZoomText users along with members of our technical support staff.
This free event is limited to only 15 seats so send an email to training@aisquared.com with "Q&A" in the subject line to sign up or for more information!
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In the News
 AbleGamers launches reviews with accessibility in mind - The site offers critique and advice on several aspects you may take for granted, including the presence of subtitles, colorblind options and adjustable controls.
Cannock gran achieves skydive dream at 90-years-old - Catherine Matthews may be 90 years old and have macular degeneration, glaucoma, and cataracts but she doesn't let age get in her way of her death-defying feats.
Blind ornithologist seeks to create digitized bird-call directory - Arup Chakraborty wishes to create a digitized bird-call directory with his huge collections of chirps.
Disney-Pixar's "Up" released with descriptive narration - The Media Access Group at WGBH created a Descriptive Video Service (DVS) track for the theatrical release of Disney-Pixar's "Up" which made the film more meaningful and accessible to movie patrons who are blind or have low vision.
Positive attitudes help two visually impaired triathletes race on - Aaron Scheidies has macular degeneration but instead of giving up sports, the avid runner and swimmer focused on what he did best.
Low vision sewing techniques - With the help of low-vision sewing aids, you can continue to perform the craft you love.
Disney's new device for visually impaired visitors - Disney has released a new technology feature that will help park visitors who are visually impaired.
Blind spot - Thanks to a new precedent set by the Justice Department, museums are scrambling to find new ways to include the visually impaired.
Blind bloggers - Peruse a list of blogs written by people who are blind or have low vision.
Social Security told to modernize for the blind - The Social Security Administration must give the nation's 3 million blind or visually impaired recipients the option of receiving benefit notices in braille or by audio computer disc.
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Tradeshow Schedule
 2009 is winding down but 2010 is right around the corner and promises to be packed with tradeshows! If you're attending any of these shows, be sure you stop by and see what's new with us.
PepsiCo enAble Assistive Technology Expo
December 7th, 2009
Purchase, NY
Assistive Technology Industry Association (ATIA) Conference
January 27th - January 30th, 2010
Orlando, FL
Booth #312
Center on Disabilities at California State University, Northridge (CSUN) Annual International Technology & Persons with Disabilities Conference
March 22nd - March 27th, 2010
San Diego, CA
Booth #719/818
Texas Assistive Technology Regional Conference (TATN)
June 15th - June 18th, 2010
San Antonio, TX
Assistive Technology Industry Association (ATIA) Chicago Conference
October 27th - October 30th, 2010
Schaumburg, IL
Booth #309
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