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Internet-Archive
“When written in Chinese, the word “crisis” is composed of two characters. One represents danger, and the other represents opportunity.”
John F. Kennedy
The Lemelson Center For The Study Of Invention & Innovation 
30,000 corporate records, video apes,newspaper articles, design drawings, & photograph have been archived into the Lemelson Center for the Study of Invention & Innovation in Washington, D.C.- September, 2006
Lemelson Center Study Guide (pdf)
View Web Link
Lemelson Annual Report (pdf)
(See Page 10 for Safko Summary)
Web Link
PRWeb Press Release 
“Smithsonian Institution Accepts Arizona Technology Company Into Permanent Collection ” - September, 2005
View Web Link
View Press Release (pfd)
NAMC Newswire 
“Smithsonian Institution Accepts Arizona Technology Company Into Permanent Collection ” - September, 2005
View Web Link
View Press Release (pfd)
Deneba Software, Internal Distribution
“Synergy Icons Revolutionizes the World of E-Tailing” - December, 2001
View Article (pfd)
NBC San Diego, California, International Distribution
“Synergy Icons - Build a Piece of History from the Internet” - November, 2001
View Article (pfd)
Who’s Who Online
“Recipient of the Who’s Who Online Registry” - March, 2001
Who’s Who On-Line
Paragon Press - Who’s Who In America
“Recipient of the Who’s Who Historical Society Registry” - February, 2001
Paragon Press - Who’s Who
American Association of Port Authorities (A.A.P.A.) - October, 2000 
“Best Web Site in the Western Hemisphere”
Recipient of the A.A.P.A. of the “Best Web Site in the Western Hemisphere” of the Year Award for my work with the Unified Port of San Diego’s Web Site. This is an international award which encompasses Canada, United States, Mexico, South America, and the Caribbean.
American Association of Port Authorities
Public Relations Society of America (P.R.S.A.) 
San Diego, California - September, 2000
“Best in Class”
Recipient of the Inc. P.R.S.A. of the “Best in Class” for the Year 2000 Award for my work with the Unified Port of San Diego’s Web Site.
Public Relations Society of America
Articles On BNet
Safko reminds us we are “temporarily able-bodied”; technology brings hope for the disabled - June, 1995
LookSmart Article (pdf)
Web Link
Radio-Archive
Everything should be made as simple as possible, but not one bit simpler.
Albert Einstein
HGTV’S NANCY GLASS, XM RADIO, INTERVIEWS LON SAFKO
February 8th and February 27, 2007?
“Take Five Channel/155”
Radio/XM Satellite
Two Nancy Glass Interviews!
Interview - February 8, 2007 (mp3)
Interview - February 27, 2007 (mp3)
KFNN News Radio, Phoenix, Arizona
“On A Roll Talk Show” - February, 1994
Washington Talk Radio, Washington, D.C.
“SenSei and the ADA” - May, 1993
Key 98, Tri-Cities, Washington
“SoftVoice” - August, 1988
KONA Talk Show, Tri-Cities, Washington
“SoftVoice” - August, 1988
Tri-Cities Radio, Tri-Cities, Washington
“Profile” - SoftVoice” - August, 1987
In Steppe, Columbia Cable, Pasco, Washington
“Change and Computers in Our Lives” - March, 1987
K-Lite, Walla Walla, Washington
“SoftVoice” - May, 1986
Television-Archive
Television Taping
“It isn’t that they can’t see the solution. It is that they can’t see the problem.”
G. K. Chesterton (1874 - 1936)
NBC Newscenter Interview, Yakima Washing
“The Computer That Saved A Life ” - April, 10, 1987
NBC NewsCenter Interview, Kennewick Washing
“The First SoftVoice System ” - April, 26, 1986
NBC NewsCenter Interview, San Diego, California
“Synergy Icons - Morning Show Interview” - December, 2000
NBC NewsCenter Feature, San Diego, California
“Synergy Icons - Build a Piece of History from the Internet” - December, 2000
NBC Newscenter Feature, San Diego, California
“Synergy Icons - Helps Children At The Children’s Museum ” - December, 2000
ABC Action News, Phoenix, Arizona
“Technology for the Disabled” - June, 1995
CBS Evening News, Phoenix, Arizona
“Productive Disabled” - June, 1995
WMMD, Channel 13, Panama City, Florida
“Today’s Breakthroughs, Tomorrow’s Cures” - June, 1995
Ivanhoe Broadcast News, 180 Affiliate Stations
“SenSei & Liz Jiminez” - March, 1995
FOX 15 News, Phoenix, Arizona
“Computer Technology Aides Persons with Disabilities” - December, 1994
CBS Evening News, Phoenix, Arizona
“SenSei Helping the Disabled” - March, 1994
ABC Action News, Phoenix, Arizona
“SenSei & Liz Jiminez” - December, 1993
CBS Evening News, Washington, D.C.
“Technology for ADA” - July, 1993
NBC NewsCenter, Tucson, Arizona
“The One Computer Show” - May, 1990
NBC NewsCenter, Tri-Cities Washington
“Entrepreneur & SenSei” - March, 1989
ABC Action News, Tri-Cities Washington
“Entrepreneur & SenSei” - March, 1989
NBC NewsCenter, Tri-Cities, Washington
“Westinghouse Entrepreneur of the Year” - August, 1988
CBS Evening News, Tri-Cities, Washington
“Westinghouse Entrepreneur of the Year” - August, 1988
ABC Action News, Tri-Cities, Washington
“Westinghouse Entrepreneur of the Year” - August, 1988
NBC NewsCenter, Tri-Cities, Washington
“On Target” - May, 1988
NBC NewsCenter, Tri-Cities, Washington
“SenSei, The Introduction” - March, 1988
NBC NewsCenter, Tri-Cities, Washington
“SoftVoice” - September, 1987
ABC Action News, Tri-Cities, Washington
“SoftVoice” - September, 1987
NBC NewsCenter, Yakima, Washington
“SoftVoice II & Herb Smith” - May, 1987
Columbia Basin Cable, Pasco, Washington
“In Steppe Cable Talk Show” - May 1987
NBC Today Show, Tri-Cities, Washington
“SoftVoice II” - October, 1987
NBC NewsCenter, Tri-Cities, Washington
“Westinghouse Trade Expo” - October, 1987
NBC NewsCenter, Yakima Washington
“SoftVoice II & Herb Smith” - April, 1987
NBC NewsCenter, Tri-Cities, Washington
“SoftVoice” - April, 1986
Magazine-Archive
The Cover of Popular Science Magazine
“Solutions are not the answer.”
Richard Nixon
Home Automation, National Distribution
“SenSei: Environmental Controls and More” - April, 1996
Home Automation 4-96 Article (pdf)
Popular Science Magazine, International Distribution
“Technology That Allows the ‘Highest Dignity” - September, 1995
Popular Science 9-95 Article (pdf)
Advance Magazine, National Distribution
“Progressive Independence Through Assistive Technology” - August, 1995
Advance Magazine 5-95 Article (pdf)
Tempe Magazine, Tempe, Arizona
“Visionary ” - September, 1994
Tempe Magazine 9-94 Article (pdf)
Entrepreneur Magazine, National Distribution
“Technical Support” - September, 1994
Entrepreneur Magazine 9-94 Article (pdf)
Rehabilitation Magazine, National Distribution
“Software Restores Independence” - July, 1994
Rehabilitation Magazine 7-94 Article (pdf)
Paraplegia News, National Distribution
“Safko International - Working on Apple” - June, 1994
Parapelegic News 6-94 Article (pdf)
The Education Journal, National Distribution
“System Aides Disabled Students and Teachers” - June, 1994
Education Journal 11-94 Article (pdf)
New Woman, National Distribution
“New Man - Safko Finds Substitute for the Keyboard” - March, 1994
New Women Magazine 3-94 Article (pdf)
PC Novice, National Distribution
“Mastering Independence with SenSei” - October, 1991
PC Novice 10-91 Article
Paraplegia News, National Distribution
“Innovations - SenSei Computer System” - October, 1991
Paraplegic News 10-91 Article
S.A.I.N.T., National Distribution
“SenSei Provide Opportunities to Disabled Workers” - September, 1991
S.A.I.N.T. Magazine 9-92 Article
Datorstodd Bostad, Stockholm, Sweden
“Nagra System och Komponenter pa Marknaden” - June, 1991
Swedish Catalog 6-91 Article
Newspaper-Archive
Lon Demonstrating his PuffStick
“The best way to escape from a problem is to solve it.”
Alan Saporta
The Arizona Republic, Phoenix, Arizona
“Inventor Gear Heads To Smithsonian ” - September, 2005
Arizona Republic Smithsonian 9-05 Article (pdf)
The San Diego Transcript, San Diego, California
“Provide Free Models to San Diego County 4th-graders” - January, 2002
San Diego Transcript 1-20 Article (pdf)
The Sunday Sun, Warner Robins, Georgia
“Gehrig’s Disease Victim Gets Computer Aid” - November, 1995
Sundays Sun 11-95 Article (pdf)
The Arizona Business Gazette, Phoenix, Arizona
“Safko Focus: ‘Assistive’ Gear” - June, 1995
AZ Bus Gazzette 6-95 Article (pdf)
The Gilbert Independent, Gilbert, Arizona
“The Gift of Independence” - January, 1995
Gilbert Independent 1-95 Article (pdf)
The Arizona Business Journal, Phoenix, Arizona
“SenSei Enables Disabled to Run Equipment” - December, 1994
AZ Bus Journal 12-94 Article (pdf)
The Business Gazette, Phoenix, Arizona 
“Group Hails “Innovators of the Year” - December, 1994
AZ Bus Gazette 12-94 Article (pdf)
The Arizona Republic, Phoenix, Arizona
“Innovations has its own Rewards” - December, 1994
Arizona Republic 12-94 Article (pdf)
The Business Gazette, Phoenix, Arizona
“Keyboard to Freedom” - September, 1994
AZ Bus Gazette 9-94 Article (pdf)
The Wall Street Transcript, New York, New York
“CEO Interviews - Corporate Changes / Trends” - June, 1994
The Wall Street Transcript 6-94 Article (pdf)
The Arizona Republic, Phoenix, Arizona
“At Your Command” - June, 1994
Arizona Republic 6-94 Article (pdf)
Investor’s Business Daily, New York, New York
“Firms Working to Automate Everyday Functions for Disabled” - May, 1994
Investors Business Daily 5-94 Article (pdf)
The Arizona Republic, Phoenix, Arizona
“Disabled Tap Keyboard to Control World” - April, 1994
Arizona Republic 4-94 Article (pdf)
Gannett News Group, New York State Distribution
“Shattered Lives Saved” - April, 1994
Gannett News Group - Putnam County - NY 4-94 Article (pdf)
Mesa Tribune, Mesa, Arizona
“High-tech Declaration of Independence” - January, 1994
Mesa Tribune 1-94 Article (pdf)
Assistive Technology News, National Distribution
“ATN Interviews Lon S. Safko” - January, 1994
ATN Interview Article (pdf)
Assistive Technology News, National Distribution
“Star Wars Technology” - August, 1993
ATN Magazine 8-93 Article (pdf)
Expressions, National Distribution
“Computer Technology Enabling the Disabled” - August, 1993
Expressions 5-95 Article (pdf)
Daily Sun, Flagstaff, Arizona
“Quad Enters Work World Aided by Star Wars Technology” - August, 1992
AZ Daily Sun 8-92 Article (pdf)
The Business Journal, Phoenix, Arizona
“Chandler Firm Will Hire 100 People” - August, 1991
AZ Business Journal 8-91 Article (pdf)
The Phoenix Gazette, Phoenix, Arizona
“Local Firm Develops Computer System for Handicapped” - November, 1990
Phoenix Business Gazzette 11-90 Article (pdf)
The Arizona Daily Star, Tucson, Arizona
“Access for All” - May, 1990
AZ Daily Star 5-90 Article (pdf)
Tri-City Herald, Kennewick, Washington
“Lon Safko to Receive Award” - August, 1988
Tri-CIty Herald 8-88 Article (pdf)
Spokesman Review, Spokane, Washington
“Computer Control is all in the Head” - May, 1988
Spokesman Review 5-88 Article (pdf)
Gannett Newspapers, Westchester, New York
“Yonkers-born Inventor Markets Computer Headset For Disabled” - April, 1988
Gannett Group - Yonkers - NY 4-88 Article (pdf)
Tri-City Herald, Kennewick, Washington
“Head-controlled Software Appeals to Therapists” - April, 1988
Tri-CIty Herald 4-88 Article (pdf)
Tri-City Herald, Kennewick, Washington
“Tri-City Computerware Aimed at Quadriplegics” - March, 1988
Tri-CIty Herald 3-88 Article (pdf)
Tri-City Herald, Kennewick, Washington
“Inventor Seeks Seed Money to Blossom” - July, 1987
Tri-CIty Herald 7-87 Article (pdf)
Tri-City Herald, Kennewick, Washington
“SoftVoice Program can be aid to Handicapped” - April, 1986
Tri-CIty Herald 4-86 Article (pdf)
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Resources
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- Innovative Thinking - Closed
- Social Media, The Impact On Your Business - Closed
- Building Innovative Teams - Closed
- Innovative Marketing - Closed
- Innovative eMail Marketing - Closed
- Society Of American Archivists - Closed
Introductions
Welcome to the Lon Safko Introductions page. Download Lon Safko Introduction as a pdf.
LON SAFKO: INTRODUCTION
It is my honor today to introduce a man who needs an introduction.
Lon Safko is not a household name . . . yet. But he has accomplished more, in more fields, than most of those “household names” you do know.
Lon grew up in the shadow of the infamous Sing Sing Prison in upstate New York, which perhaps inspired him to honest work. This work has included developing the very first CAD software for civil engineers. He also helped design the archetypes for the groundbreaking Apple Newton computer, and created those handy little Tool Tip help balloon pop-ups.
While with Apple, Lon singlehandedly - literally in his own garage - created the first computer designed for a severely disabled person. This computer is recognized as “The first computer to save a human life.” One machine is now on display at Stanford University‘s William Gates Computer Science Center. The other one, along with 18 of Lon’s other inventions, are on permanent loan to the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C. Another 14 of Lon‘s inventions are on display at the nation’s Computer History Museum in Mountainview, California. That would be enough for a dozen inventors, much less one man. But not for Lon.
He is the founder of eight companies in the high-tech, entertainment, and education fields. One of them, Paper Models, lets customers download and print three dimensional models used in advertising and education. The company is now in acquisition talks with a large search engine corporation. For this concept, he received the historic first patent for Virtual Electronic Retailing models.
In his spare time, Lon has written five books. His business books show corporations how to train managers in innovation and creative thinking, and help entrepreneurs start a successful on-line Yahoo business.
His latest book unlocks the mysteries of the latest Internet Wave, Social Media - such as Facebook and You Tube. It helps companies and non-profits to effectively use these new media to reach their desired audiences — cheaply, easily, and effectively.
For all these accomplishments, Lon has naturally received a few awards and recognitions in addition to those from the Smithsonian and Stanford University.
Lon received the prestigious Westinghouse Entrepreneur of the Year award. He‘s been nominated as a Fellow of the Computer History Museum. He was selected to represent the American Inventor at the Smithsonian Institution’s 2007 Society of American Archivists conference. He has been featured in numerous magazines from Entrepreneur to Popular Science, as well as dozens of television appearances. It should come as no surprise that he is near the top of the Mensa Society‘s list of smartest people.
He speaks in over 100 North American cities each year and consults with private companies on Innovative Thinking, showing them how ’creativity creates profits.‘ He always tells clients, “When you start to see your world in a new way, you see new ways to do everything!”
We are fortunate to have Lon with us today to share his insights. He’s come a long way since Sing Sing. Let‘s make him feel welcome . . . LON SAFKO!
Press Photos
Welcome to the Lon Safko Press Photos page.
Select this link to go to the Lon Safko Press Photo Album.
Questionnaires
Welcome to the Lon Safko Pre-Program Questionnaire and Post-Program Evaluation Download Page.
Right click to download. Click, to open in Google Docs!
The Pre-Program Questionnaire answers questions that allow me to provide a better presentation by understanding you and your organization.
Pre-Program Questionnaire Download .doc
The Post Program Evaluation can be downloaded, copied, and distributed at your presentation to see how effective the presentation was and how close it met you needs and goals.
Post Program Evaluation Download .doc
Inexpensive Speakers Kit
Download Your FREE…
Inexpensive Lon Safko Presentation Kit
Here is everything you need to download. build, and enjoy your very own Inexpensive Lon Safko Presentation Kit. This kit is free to you and comes with many of the insights that Lon makes in his live presentations!
Follow these simple steps:
1. Download your kit by selecting this link:
The Inexpensive Lon Safko Presentation Kit (.pdf)
2. Print, cut out, and assemble the podium if your presentation requires one.
3. Cut out Lon Safko and dress him in appropriate attire for your presentation.
3. Set up your podium, refreshments*, and Lon Safko in font of your computer monitor.
4. Turn your speakers up as loud as they will go.
5. Finally, select the Lon Safko “Shift Your Perspective” video below and enjoy:
Lon Safko Presents “Shift Your Perspective” (.mov)
*Cut out and use refreshments, microphone, note pad, and projector for additional realism!
Fees
FEES AND TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS:
Lon travels from Phoenix, Arizona, USA. Payment of an expense fee calculated at the time of agreement drafting is requested. The fee amount depends on the location of the engagement and includes: First class airfare (booked fully changeable / refundable), plus travel expenses (meals, AZ ground transportation, wire transfer fees, taxes and tips). We ask our hosting organizations to directly reserve and pre-pay for Lon’s hotel room and taxes and his ground transportation outside of AZ, for the agreed duration of the trip.
Accolades
Welcome to the Accolade page for Lon Safko. Here you will find what others have said about Lon.
Teledyne
Anaheim, CA
Very entertaining and informative - a lot of material covered and very well presented.
Brad
Alcoa
Pittsburg, PA
Exciting and well presented!
Lisa
Raytheon Professional Services
Southfield, MI
Lon Safko was enthusiastic, knowledgeable and interesting. Great Conference Thanks!
Richard
Malibu Shirts
Anaheim, CA
Superior quality information presented in a manner that gets you excited to get back to work and implement what you’ve learned.
Sarah
San Diego International Airport
San Diego, CA
Lon Safko is a gold mine of information and inspiration. His ability to pack a lifetime of experience into an innovative day of learning is truly a gift. His unique professional style power-packs a wealth of fresh cutting-edge knowledge, savvy human, and insightful interpersonal skills that delivers 1,000%!!!
Heather
NACCO Materials Hdlg Group
Raleigh, NC
Most valuable conference I’ve ever attended! Well worth the I440 beltline traffic!
Shannon
Orlando Sentinel
Orlando, FL
Lon Safko is engaging, informative, an expert in his field, organized and an effective speaker.
Frank
Taylor Woodrow
Austin, TX
I’m excited about my upcoming email campaign now that I have new ideas!
Leslie
Raytheon Professional Services
Southfield, MI
Very informative and interesting.
Kristine
US Postal Service
Grand Rapids, MI
The Lon Safko was very inspiring and motivational.
Cheryl
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI
Conference was very, very helpful and informative. Lon was very good!
Amy
Goodyear Rubber Products
Tampa, FL
I learned a lot!
Eric
Goodrich
Jacksonville, FL
I was able to learn about several tools that my company can utilize to improve our search engine ranking to obtain quality leads.
Rachel
Samuels Jewelers
Austin, TX
Great value in this conference Lon broke it down clearly and easy to understand, plus an incredible amount of information was given. Seminar greatly exceeded my expectations.
Raquel
VSP
Rancho Cordova, CA
Excellent. Entertaining. Practical. Would highly recommend it!
Jeff
Mackie Ins. Brokerage
Fresno, CA
Serious advertising and marketing intell that must be experienced by entrepreneurs and corporate managers and consultants for knock down information
Teresa
MPI
Kansas City, MO
This class was brilliant! Lon is very knowledgeable and experienced. You are lucky to have him. Best and most valuable class I have ever been to.
Erik
Curtis Trailers
Portland, OR
Lon had some great real life examples of what he’s explaining. The training reinforced much of my prior research and also gave me some new ideas and perspectives.
Marietta
Curtis Trailers
Seattle, WA
I felt that Lon was one of the best conference speakers I have ever heard. He was very knowledgeable about the material and provided great examples, which made the two days very interesting and informative.
Pat
Fine Motels Corporation
Boston, MA
Exceeded my expectations!
Steve
College of the Mainland
Texas City, TX
Opened a new frontier of thought!
Josephine
GBRA
San Antonio, TX
Very useful and informative. Eye opening.
Sharon
FMU Opinions
Anaheim, CA
Lon was a captivating and entertaining speaker. This conference was full of information that I can actually use!
Judy
Baumann Auto Group
Fremont, CA
Fabulous! Lon was superb! Very intelligent. I learned a lot. Thanks!
Adrienne
Potestivo and Associates
Detroit, MI
Lon inspired my creativity. The materials are very comprehensive and easy to read quickly. I hope to be able to refer to them regularly to keep my creative ideas coming.
Kittrell
Entertainment Publications, Inc.
Southfield, IN
Lon is simply awesome! His technical knowledge is superb and his speaking style holds the audiences captivated! He’s by far the best speaker I’ve heard in many many seminars! He comes across as more of an educator than just a salesman. Thoroughly enjoyable!
Liz
Davis Dental Lab
Grand Rapids, MI
The entire day went by in what seemed like only a couple of hours and after a week vacation, the course motivated me back into business.
Stephanie
Alfa VA Mutual Insurance
Richmond, VA
Beyond my expectations for the conference.
Susan
Capital Buick Pontiac GMC
Richmond, VA
That is exactly what our business needed to keep up with today’s market!
Corbin
Vamal Inc.
Richmond, VA
Very motivational and helpful!
Joanie
NCDOT
Raleigh, NC
Very dynamic. Well-presented and interesting.
Vernadine
Henry Wurst Inc.
Raleigh, NC
Loved it! Very useful. Gave strategic ways to immediately impact the bottom line. Like “free” advertising tips.
Tom
Alliance Hospitality
Raleigh, NC
Lon Safko is an amazingly informative speaker - and he makes it fun too!
Tom
Services Marketing
Goldshores, NC
Absolute Perfection!
Adrial
Sinclair Institute
Chapel Hill, NC
It was refreshing and helped me to look at my business from a new and simple perspective.
Danielle
Shell World
Raleigh, NC
Fantastic - wealth of information - very approachable
Charlene
