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Top Tech Tidbits for Thursday, March 31, 2022 - Volume 852The Week's News in Access Technology A Mind Vault Solutions, Ltd. Publication Top Tech Tidbits. The world's #1 online resource for current news and trends in access technology. Subscribers: 7,144 opt-in subscribers were sent this issue via email. This Week's Featured Advertisement: APH ConnectCenter: Your One-Stop Hub for Resources About Thriving with Blindness or Low Vision
APH ConnectCenter's suite of websites: VisionAware, APH CareerConnect, and FamilyConnect are chock-full of information about thriving with blindness and low vision at all ages and stages of life. If you're new to life with vision loss - check out the?Reader's Digest Getting Started Guide?available on the VisionAware website. If you have blindness related questions call our I&R Line at 1-800-232-5463. If you're looking for inspiring success stories from people thriving with blindness, informational webinars, blogs, resources for living with vision loss, and our blindness community calendar check out VisionAware, APHCareerConnect, and FamilyConnect at: Dear Tidbits Subscriber,1) Top 5 Most Clicked Tidbits From Last Week
A.) Disabled IT Professionals Are Building Access For Themselves (6.5% of all clicks.) 2) Interview With Mael Fabien, CEO and Founder of Biped.ai | YouTube | Double Tap TV | March 29th 2022In this episode we welcome Mael Fabien, CEO and Founder of Biped.ai. We talk all about his new product that is designed to compliment the white cane with technology that might even be able to tell you WHO is approaching: 3) Using Ribbons to Control Program Functions in Microsoft WindowsThis tutorial brought to us by Tidbits Reader Gene Asner: 4) Finding Resources For Tech Support And Training - Recording - Tech It Out - March 22nd 20225) JAWS Power Tip: How To Ignore Inline Frames on Web PagesCourtesy of Freedom Scientific: 6) A Look at Programming Languages and Concepts for Blind and Low Vision Coders | APHThanks to a generous grant from CDW, The American Printing House for the Blind (APH) is proud to offer introductory coding courses for blind and visually impaired youth and adults. These courses are designed to familiarize blind and low vision young adults and adults with basic coding tools, challenges navigating these tools with assistive technology such as screen readers, and techniques for navigating those challenges. Join Florian Beijers, a blind coder, as he guides you through learning the basics of coding in multiple programming languages. This is the second in a series of four courses. This second course takes place Tuesdays in April at 1:00 PM Eastern time. Classes will be April 5, 12, 19, and 26 from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM Eastern daylight time, but all sessions will be recorded and available soon after the live class for those who cannot attend at the scheduled time. If you cannot attend at the scheduled time, please be sure to register for the webinar so that you will receive all emails, including links to the recordings. Pre-requisite knowledge: At least intermediate familiarity with a screen reader with speech and/or braille, or intermediate familiarity with a screen magnification program. Ability to use the internet to accomplish tasks such as searching for and reading information, completing forms, and using keyboard shortcuts to navigate, read, and edit. Ability to follow written instructions to independently download and install programs and extensions. Willingness to participate in the entire course consisting of 4 weekly sessions; each session will last 90 minutes. Willingness to spend at least two hours per week on review and homework. Lesson Plan Goal: Introduce students to multiple coding modalities and how to navigate barriers encountered. Learning Objectives: 1. Identify three reasons to use ARIA and when not to use it. 2. Explain at least three requirements for web accessibility using ARIA. 3. Successfully apply Python basics to at least three coding tasks. 4. Describe use of Python in web application, data science, and automation. 5. Identify at least two obstacles present in the development field for blind and low vision coders, and two strategies to either join a development team or take a software development-related study. Materials Needed: screen reader with speech output or Braille display and/or screen magnification program. Here is the link to register: 7) New Website Offers 200 Accessible Windows ProgramsLaufware.com is a new website that provides links to over 200 accessible Windows programs. Software is divided in to 25 categories with descriptions for each program. Specialty pages include keyboard shortcuts, top forty accessible programs, fifty portable programs with no installation required, and podcasts created by and for the blind and low vision community. Current categories include: Audio Players, Backup, Broadcasting, Browsers-Email, CD-DVD, Databases-Spreadsheets, Editors, File Management, Hardware, Keyboard shortcuts, MP3, Portable, Radio, Reading, Recorders, Screen Readers, Screen Sharing, Security, Servers, Social Media, Utilities, Video, Voice Chat, Website Tools, and Wireless. A software submission form is available for persons to share their favorite accessible Windows programs, and the contact page allows persons to provide comments and suggestions. Michael Lauf, the website creator, hopes you will visit, bookmark and share the website with those who may benefit: 8) Google: Accessibility Not A Direct Ranking FactorFor search engine optimization, Google does not rank search result pages based on accessibility: 9) CSUN PresentationsHere is a list of CSUN presentations and associated resources: 10) Compose With Markdown In Google Docs On WebIn Google Docs, you can now select "Automatically detect Markdown" from Tools > Preferences to enable auto correcting for Markdown syntax, a lightweight markup language for applying formatting using plain text: 11) Can A New Online Learning Platform Improve Employment For Those With Visual Impairment?Clusiv claims to have a learning management system (LMS) that is accessible to blind learners. The LMS is aimed at providing training to employees. AFB has the story: 12) Hadley Free Technology WorkshopsHadley has a great collection of free technology workshops for learning how to use your device or app: 13) Introducing The 20-Cell BrailleSense 6 Mini Notetaker From HIMSHIMS has announced the release of the BrailleSense 6 mini, a 20-cell notetaker. With the BrailleSense 6 mini you can read books, write reports, complete assignments, send emails, share documents, and more. Check out the announcement video for some quick details on this new notetaker: 14) TeamViewer Scripts for JAWS | Hartgen ConsultancyYou will find below a link to free JAWS scripts for TeamViewer version 15. As of later releases of TeamViewer, it is difficult to find your User ID and password. Once located, pressing the Left and Right arrow keys do not allow you to read the item character by character. With these scripts installed, pressing function key F1 will place the user ID and password into the JAWS virtual viewer for easier reading. When focused on any field, you should also now be able to press the JAWS keystroke to virtualise the focused control, Shift+Insert+V. These scripts are offered freely to the blindness community and were developed for personal use. No support is available: 15) Fine-Tuning Touch TechnologyBumps and lines make up touch-based technology such as Braille. But the human sense of touch is keen enough to detect differences that are much smaller. Research by Charles Dhong and his group at the University of Delaware has found that humans can feel differences in the chemical composition of a surface, down to the substitution of a single atom: ➜ Press Releases and Other News1) 'CODA' Brings Home The Oscar For Best Picture, A Historic Win For The Deaf CommunityBest Picture goes to a movie about deaf culture. NPR has the story: 2) How Colorblind NHL Players See The GameHere is a story about 4 NHL hockey players with color vision deficiency, more commonly known as colorblindness: 3) 'The Holy Braille': American Printing House For The Blind Shows Off New DeviceSince partnering with HumanWare to co-develop what is now called the "Dynamic Tactile Device," APH and HumanWare teams have worked on the physical specifications of the device while also discussing the ecosystem which needs to be created to support the new technology. Meador compared that ecosystem to the App Store — an open-source platform that's supported by Android and iOS to connect the device with education apps and beyond: 4) San Francisco LightHouse for the Blind Announces Chief Executive Officer SearchLightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired, California's oldest and most diverse blindness organization serving people who are blind or have low vision, has announced that it is initiating a search to identify its next CEO: 5) 'Where The Bats Hung Out': How A Basement Hideaway At UC Berkeley Nurtured A Generation Of Blind InnovatorsThis is how Joshua Miele and other blind students found their way to this underground hideaway. Its university-sanctioned name was the blind students study center. But pretty much everyone called it The Cave. "It's where the bats hung out," Miele explained: 6) What Is It Like to Write a Book When You Cannot See? — Ian Brown, RNIB ScotlandWhat is it like writing stories, creating your own literary world of characters and scenery, when you are blind or partially sighted? 7) Record Number of Lawsuits Filed Over Accessibility for People with DisabilitiesNew Justice Department guidance explains businesses' role in making sure websites can be used by everyone: 8) Beauty's Accessibility Shift: Inside The New PriorityShopping with a disability can be challenging. Now, belatedly, the beauty sector is showing signs of taking action: 9) Mastercard Puts Visual Impairment In The SpotlightThe financial services company's new campaign is a stylish film that shows how the brand's new Touch Card makes transactions more accessible for blind and partially-sighted people: 10) Older PlayStation Games Heading To PC Is A Win For AccessibilityWith the launch of the PlayStation PC label for Sony's PC ports, more players are able to enjoy titles such as Horizon: Zero Dawn, Days Gone, and God of War. With these being ports, accessibility improvements are usually only minor parts of the package - such as keyboard and mouse remapping. But with PC, the existence of third-party mods can open up areas of the games that could allow disabled players to better enjoy them: 11) AR/VR Eyewear Company Innovega Strikes Deal With Global Supplier Of Technology For Visually ImpairedInnovega Inc., a Bellevue, Wash., company that uses disposable contact lenses in combination with high-tech glasses to create a digitally augmented view of the world, announced a licensing agreement with a company that plans to offer the technology to assist people who are visually impaired: 12) Idaho Turns to Tech to Boost Safety for Blind HuntersThe Idaho Fish and Game Commission on Thursday moved forward with a rule change that could allow visually impaired hunters to use adaptive technology they say is crucial for them to be able to hunt safely: ➜ Surveys1) Survey | Help Writers, Editors, Designers And Publishers To Publish Books That Are More Accessible | Human Research Ethics Committee of the University of Sydney, AustraliaMarch 31st 2022 deadline to submit. Do you have difficulty reading standard printed books? We'd love to hear from you! "How Do You Read" surveys seek to find out about reading experiences and barriers to reading for people with a print disability who live in Australia or Aotearoa New Zealand. The information you share will help writers, editors, designers and publishers to publish books that are more accessible. The forms are accessible with screen readers on both Windows and Mac. It takes around 15 to 25 minutes to complete the form. Both surveys are open now and available until 31 March 2022. To learn more about "How Do You Read" survey, please contact Dr Agata Mrva-Montoya on agata.mrva-montoya@sydney.edu.au 📧️ or +612 9114 1456 📱️. The ethical aspects of this study have been approved by the Human Research Ethics Committee of the University of Sydney (no. 2021/891). Agata also has also been cleared to work with children in both volunteer and paid roles. Her Working with Children Check Number is WWC2372187E. There are two versions of the survey: 2) Survey | Help Researchers To Understand The Audio Perception Behavior of People With Visual ImpairmentsApril 25th 2022 deadline to submit. | Hello. We are researchers from Indiana University Bloomington conducting an online survey to understand the audio perception behavior of people with visual impairments. I am inviting you to take part in a 25-30 minutes online survey from a place of your convenience. To participate in the survey, you must identify as visually impaired, must have normal hearing, and should be a native or bilingual speaker of English. You need to have access to a computer or laptop with a screen-reader and Internet connection. You should use headphones and should complete the survey in a quiet environment. For your participation, you will be paid $5 by an Amazon e-gift card. You will receive the URL link of the e-gift card within 3-5 business days after your participation. If you are interested in participating in our survey or have any questions about the study, please fill out the sign-up form below. Once you provide the details, one researcher will contact you via email or phone and send you the web link to participate in the survey. Alternatively, you may email Taslima Akter at takter@iu.edu 📧️. Please click here to sign up: ➜ Featured Podcast Episodes1) Blind Android Users 68 | More About The Assistant And RealSAM 4March 26th 2022 | This week, we continue to talk more about google assistant. We show you how to choose your podcast provider on the Assistant we also show you, how to setup Communication apps and create and edit Shortcuts on Google Assistant. We then interview the CEO of RealSam, a phone designed specially for visually impaired. For our CSR users we demo many features like changing sliders, lift to touch and more. In our app of the week section, By popular request, we demo the "Legere Reader," formally known as "Voicedream Reader. In episode 30 of talkback highlites we demo the gesture to pull down notifications shade you can listen to us on all popular podcatchers and popular podcast platforms and on our youtube playlist at: 2) DM91 | Gravity Forms Solves All Your ProblemsMarch 28th 2022 | In this episode we share with you that Gravity forms solves all your problems! We start this episode out briefly explainning how we stream the show into clubhouse with the Mac. This drops us into a conversation about gravity forms and michael's comparison to visual form builder. Michael shares a quick navigation tip for gravity forms. Damashe asks Michael what problem he has with google docs on the Mac and shares his thoughts about google docs. Gravity forms has a lot of additional addons you can use to extend the functionality of it. We share some examples of these. Michael asks Damashe how to add snippets to a Wordpress site that you may get from gravity wiz. Michael shared some of his challenges he's had with sign in with Google, with one particular application and how you can get around it. Michael also shares a way he's using text expander efficiently on windows. Michael and Damashe also talk about the concept of a home page to run your life from wit.. 3) Eyes on Success 2213 Seeing the World More ClearlyMarch 30th 2022 | The Envision Glasses is a digital eyewear solution that helps visually impaired people read text, recognize objects, make video calls and much more. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Envision co-founder Karthik Kannan about the glasses and how they are designed to empower low vision people to be more independent and help with everyday tasks: ➜ Featured Webinars, Training Courses and Events1) The Zoom about Zoom: What Participants and Hosts Need to know | Andrew Heiskell Braille And Talking Book LibraryApril 1st 2022 | 11AM PT, 12PM MT, 1PM CT, 2PM ET, 6PM GMT | Friday April 1, 2:00 - 3:30 PM. Get ready to manage microphones, cameras, chat messages, raised hands, polls and breakout rooms with confidence. We'll show you everything you need to know to bring your best self to virtual gatherings, whether you're attending or hosting. This event will take place online: 2) iPhone Chat for Voiceover Users: Beyond the Basics | Andrew Heiskell Braille And Talking Book LibraryApril 2nd 2022 | 11:30AM PT, 12:30AM, 1:30PM CT, 2:30PM ET, 6:30PM GMT | First Saturdays (April 2, May 7, June 4) from 2:30 - 4:00 PM ET. Talk about customizing gestures and settings, exploring new apps, choosing accessories, dealing with bugs, and whatever else comes to mind. This is a space for any and all Voiceover topics that go beyond the basics of using common gestures and built-in apps. This event will take place online: 3) iPhone Chat for Voiceover Beginners | Andrew Heiskell Braille And Talking Book LibraryApril 2nd 2022 | 10AM PT, 11AM MT, 12PM CT, 1PM ET, 5PM GMT | First Saturdays (April 2, May 7, June 4) 1:00 - 2:15 PM ET. If you're new to using Voiceover on the iPhone or if you're still working toward confidence, this discussion group is for you. We'll spend some time going over the theory of how screen readers work, gestures everyone needs to know, and some strategies for getting help. Then, we'll open it up for questions and networking. This event will take place online: 4) A Look at Programming Languages and Concepts for Blind and Low Vision Coders | APHApril 5th 2022 | 10AM PT, 11AM MT, 12PM CT, 1PM ET, 5PM GMT | Thanks to a generous grant from CDW, The American Printing House for the Blind (APH) is proud to offer introductory coding courses for blind and visually impaired youth and adults. These courses are designed to familiarize blind and low vision young adults and adults with basic coding tools, challenges navigating these tools with assistive technology such as screen readers, and techniques for navigating those challenges. Join Florian Beijers, a blind coder, as he guides you through learning the basics of coding in multiple programming languages. This is the second in a series of four courses. This second course takes place Tuesdays in April at 1:00 PM Eastern time. Classes will be April 5, 12, 19, and 26 from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM Eastern daylight time, but all sessions will be recorded and available soon after the live class for those who cannot attend at the scheduled time. If you cannot attend at the scheduled time, please be sure to register for the webinar so that you will receive all emails, including links to the recordings. Pre-requisite knowledge: At least intermediate familiarity with a screen reader with speech and/or braille, or intermediate familiarity with a screen magnification program. Ability to use the internet to accomplish tasks such as searching for and reading information, completing forms, and using keyboard shortcuts to navigate, read, and edit. Ability to follow written instructions to independently download and install programs and extensions. Willingness to participate in the entire course consisting of 4 weekly sessions; each session will last 90 minutes. Willingness to spend at least two hours per week on review and homework. Lesson Plan Goal: Introduce students to multiple coding modalities and how to navigate barriers encountered. Learning Objectives: 1. Identify three reasons to use ARIA and when not to use it. 2. Explain at least three requirements for web accessibility using ARIA. 3. Successfully apply Python basics to at least three coding tasks. 4. Describe use of Python in web application, data science, and automation. 5. Identify at least two obstacles present in the development field for blind and low vision coders, and two strategies to either join a development team or take a software development-related study. Materials Needed: screen reader with speech output or Braille display and/or screen magnification program. Here is the link to register: 5) Intro to NVDA: A 12-Week Workshop | Andrew Heiskell Braille And Talking Book LibraryApril 5th 2022 | 9AM PT, 10AM MT, 11AM CT, 12PM ET, 4PM GMT | Tuesdays beginning April 5, 2022 from 12:00 to 1:30 PM ET. There are several Windows screen readers to choose from. Come discover how this free, open-source option compares. If you know how to type, understand Windows basics, can commit to attending twelve sessions, and would like to become more confident and proficient with the NVDA screen reader, this workshop is for you! Please plan to join us each week for a hands-on lesson and discussion. This workshop also includes a group mailing list where you can post your questions and discoveries for other members of your cohort to read and respond, as well as a weekly recap that is optional attend half an hour before the official start of each class. We'll cover the basics of customizing NVDA settings, getting around in Windows 10, working with text, managing files and folders and exploring the web. This workshop will be limited to 30 participants, so please apply to participate soon! This event will take place online: 6) Exploring Voiceover for Mac - A 12-Week Workshop | Andrew Heiskell Braille And Talking Book LibraryApril 5th 2022 | 1:30PM PT, 2:30PM MT, 3:30PM CT, 4:30PM ET, 8:30PM GMT | Tuesdays beginning April 5th 2022 from 3:00 - 4:30 PM ET. If you know how to type, can commit to attending twelve sessions, and would like to become more confident and proficient with the Voiceover screen reader, this workshop is for you! Please plan to join us each week for a hands-on lesson and discussion. This workshop also includes a group mailing list where you can post your questions and discoveries for other members of your cohort to read and respond, as well as a weekly recap that is optional attend half an hour before the official start of every class. We'll cover the basics of customizing Voiceover settings, getting around in the Mac OS, working with text, managing files and folders and exploring the web.
This workshop will be limited to 30 participants, so please apply to participate soon! This event will take place online: 7) Exploring JAWS - A 12-Week Workshop | Andrew Heiskell Braille And Talking Book LibraryApril 5th 2022 | 3:30PM PT, 4:30PM MT, 5:30PM CT, 6:30PM ET, 10:30PM GMT | Tuesdays beginning April 5th 2022 from 5:00 - 6:30 PM ET. If you know how to type, can commit to attending twelve sessions, and would like to become more confident and proficient with the JAWS screen reader, this workshop is for you! Please plan to join us each week for a hands-on lesson and discussion. This workshop also includes a group mailing list where you can post your questions and discoveries for other members of your cohort to read and respond, as well as a weekly recap that is optional to attend half an hour before the official start of every class. We'll cover the basics of customizing JAWS settings, getting around in Windows 10, working with text, managing files and folders and exploring the web.
This workshop will be limited to 30 participants, so please apply to participate soon!
This event will take place online: 8) Emojication: Know your Emoji | Andrew Heiskell Braille And Talking Book LibraryApril 6th 2022 | 3PM PT, 4PM MT, 5PM CT, 6PM ET, 10PM GMT | Wednesday April 6th 2022 from 6:00 - 7:30 PM ET. Join us for a lively discussion about emoji: what they mean, how they evolve over time, and how blind and low-vision people can understand and use them with confidence. This event will take place online: 9) Grocery Delivery Services and Websites | Technology User GroupApril 9th 2022 | 7AM PT, 8AM MT, 9AM CT, 10AM ET, 2PM GMT | All events are currently being held via teleconference until further notice. No programs will be held in person. Please dial (319) 527-4994 📱️ at 10 AM ET. Yes, there are plenty of delivery services and if you are a tech guru, you have access to all of it. But what if you don't have those skills and still need grocery delivery? 10) Descriptive Origami | Andrew Heiskell Braille And Talking Book LibraryApril 9th 2022 | 10AM PT, 11AM MT, 12PM CT, 1PM ET, 5PM GMT | Saturday April 9th 2022 from 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM ET. We'll use effective verbal communication and teamwork to learn origami models like a lotus, a goldfish and a card holder. This hands-on event will take place in person: Kindly RSVP to ChanceyFleet@nypl.org 📧️ to reserve your spot! 11) The 21st Annual Multiple Perspective Conference at The Ohio State UniversityApril 11th 2022 and April 12th 2022 | Conditions permitting, we will meet in person, provisions will be made for presenters with travel restrictions. "If I were just a woman, he could not do this to me; if I were only a person of color, he would not be able to do this to me; my conclusion was that the only reason that you are able to take this unfair advantage is because I also have a disability." "My own personal identity is very much tied into who I am as a woman of color and as a disabled person, and I try not to distinguish between the three identities anymore". These quotes from Johnnie Lacy capture the flavor to this year's theme for Multiple Perspective's ongoing exploration of disability as a reflection of the human condition. A lived experience seen through multiple lenses of identity, work, school, human rights, theory, discipline, and law. Preference will be given to presentations that explore parallels, distinctions, lessons and impacts of disability across and within identity groups and models: 12) 13th Annual CUNY Accessibility ConferenceApril 11th, 12th, 13th and 14th 2022 | Four Day Virtual Event. The State of Accessibility: Are We Living Up to the Promise of Compliance and the Law? Each year, the CUNY Accessibility Conference brings together hundreds of participants from the New York City region and across North America to discuss accessibility, disability services and disability activism in the context of postsecondary education. Two years after the start of an unprecedented pandemic and resultant transitions nationwide, we are returning to our foundation. The conference theme for 2022 is The State of Accessibility: Are we living up to the promise of compliance and the law? With this theme we hope to reflect topics such as on meeting the promise, falling short, advancements the law did not anticipate, and moving beyond a legal framework of accessibility. Submit your Proposal. Proposals are due by February 21st. Presentations will be 60 minutes long along with an extra 15 minutes for questions and answers (total 75 minutes). You will be notified by the committee regarding the acceptance of your proposal by March 8th. For questions, please email Tania Kalaitzidis at akalaitzidis@qcc.cuny.edu 📧️. Please fill out our Call for Proposals form at: 13) A Look at Programming Languages and Concepts for Blind and Low Vision Coders | APHApril 12th 2022 | 10AM PT, 11AM MT, 12PM CT, 1PM ET, 5PM GMT | Thanks to a generous grant from CDW, The American Printing House for the Blind (APH) is proud to offer introductory coding courses for blind and visually impaired youth and adults. These courses are designed to familiarize blind and low vision young adults and adults with basic coding tools, challenges navigating these tools with assistive technology such as screen readers, and techniques for navigating those challenges. Join Florian Beijers, a blind coder, as he guides you through learning the basics of coding in multiple programming languages. This is the second in a series of four courses. This second course takes place Tuesdays in April at 1:00 PM Eastern time. Classes will be April 5, 12, 19, and 26 from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM Eastern daylight time, but all sessions will be recorded and available soon after the live class for those who cannot attend at the scheduled time. If you cannot attend at the scheduled time, please be sure to register for the webinar so that you will receive all emails, including links to the recordings. Pre-requisite knowledge: At least intermediate familiarity with a screen reader with speech and/or braille, or intermediate familiarity with a screen magnification program. Ability to use the internet to accomplish tasks such as searching for and reading information, completing forms, and using keyboard shortcuts to navigate, read, and edit. Ability to follow written instructions to independently download and install programs and extensions. Willingness to participate in the entire course consisting of 4 weekly sessions; each session will last 90 minutes. Willingness to spend at least two hours per week on review and homework. Lesson Plan Goal: Introduce students to multiple coding modalities and how to navigate barriers encountered. Learning Objectives: 1. Identify three reasons to use ARIA and when not to use it. 2. Explain at least three requirements for web accessibility using ARIA. 3. Successfully apply Python basics to at least three coding tasks. 4. Describe use of Python in web application, data science, and automation. 5. Identify at least two obstacles present in the development field for blind and low vision coders, and two strategies to either join a development team or take a software development-related study. Materials Needed: screen reader with speech output or Braille display and/or screen magnification program. Here is the link to register: 14) Using Dictation with Braille Displays on iOS | Andrew Heiskell Braille And Talking Book LibraryApril 13th 2022 | 11AM PT, 12PM MT, 1PM CT, 2PM ET, 6PM GMT | Wednesday April 13th 2022 from 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM ET. Many of us use built-in dictation as well as various transcription apps. We may do it to save time, transcribe long recordings, work with translation, or make communication more effective when someone has a speech or hearing impairment. In this workshop, we'll explore the best practices for getting dictation to work well with Braille displays, and highlight the performance of Braille on various dictation and transcription apps. This event will take place online: 15) Braille Screen Input for iOS, Android and Kindle Fire | Andrew Heiskell Braille And Talking Book LibraryApril 16th 2022 | 10:30 AM PT, 11:30 PM MT, 12:30 PM CT, 1:30 PM ET, 5:30 PM GMT | Saturday April 16th 2022 from 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM. If you know Braille (even if you don't know contractions), you can type comfortably and quickly with Braille screen input. In this workshop, we'll explore how to set it up, gestures you need to know, and what you can do if you're having trouble with this feature. This event will take place in person and online. Please RSVP to ChanceyFleet@nypl.org 📧️ to attend in person, or register to participate online: 16) A Look at Programming Languages and Concepts for Blind and Low Vision Coders | APHApril 19th 2022 | 10AM PT, 11AM MT, 12PM CT, 1PM ET, 5PM GMT | Thanks to a generous grant from CDW, The American Printing House for the Blind (APH) is proud to offer introductory coding courses for blind and visually impaired youth and adults. These courses are designed to familiarize blind and low vision young adults and adults with basic coding tools, challenges navigating these tools with assistive technology such as screen readers, and techniques for navigating those challenges. Join Florian Beijers, a blind coder, as he guides you through learning the basics of coding in multiple programming languages. This is the second in a series of four courses. This second course takes place Tuesdays in April at 1:00 PM Eastern time. Classes will be April 5, 12, 19, and 26 from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM Eastern daylight time, but all sessions will be recorded and available soon after the live class for those who cannot attend at the scheduled time. If you cannot attend at the scheduled time, please be sure to register for the webinar so that you will receive all emails, including links to the recordings. Pre-requisite knowledge: At least intermediate familiarity with a screen reader with speech and/or braille, or intermediate familiarity with a screen magnification program. Ability to use the internet to accomplish tasks such as searching for and reading information, completing forms, and using keyboard shortcuts to navigate, read, and edit. Ability to follow written instructions to independently download and install programs and extensions. Willingness to participate in the entire course consisting of 4 weekly sessions; each session will last 90 minutes. Willingness to spend at least two hours per week on review and homework. Lesson Plan Goal: Introduce students to multiple coding modalities and how to navigate barriers encountered. Learning Objectives: 1. Identify three reasons to use ARIA and when not to use it. 2. Explain at least three requirements for web accessibility using ARIA. 3. Successfully apply Python basics to at least three coding tasks. 4. Describe use of Python in web application, data science, and automation. 5. Identify at least two obstacles present in the development field for blind and low vision coders, and two strategies to either join a development team or take a software development-related study. Materials Needed: screen reader with speech output or Braille display and/or screen magnification program. Here is the link to register: 17) Tactile Graphics Open House | Andrew Heiskell Braille And Talking Book LibraryApril 23rd 2022 | 10:30 AM ET PT, 11:30 AM ET MT, 12:30 PM ET CT, 1:30 PM ET, 5:30 PM GMT | Saturday April 23rd 2022 from 1:30 - 3:00 PM ET. Whether you're new to the concept of images you can explore by touch or a seasoned tactile graphics creator, the Dimensions Lab is here to support you. Come explore our range of graphics embossers, 3D printers, a swell-form machine, a refreshable graphics tablet, and analog tools for tech-free, stress-free accessible drawing. This hands-on event will take place in person: kindly rsvp to ChanceyFleet@nypl.org 📧️ to reserve your spot! 18) Technology Blogs and Podcasts | Hadley Tech It Out Discussion GroupApril 26th 2022 | 5PM PT, 6PM MT, 7PM CT, 8PM ET, 12PM GMT, 4/27 | It's great to know that for every tech topic out there, someone has researched and shared what's available and how to use it. Join us as we explore blogs and podcasts on technology from a blind and low vision perspective: 19) A Look at Programming Languages and Concepts for Blind and Low Vision Coders | APHApril 26th 2022 | 10AM PT, 11AM MT, 12PM CT, 1PM ET, 5PM GMT | Thanks to a generous grant from CDW, The American Printing House for the Blind (APH) is proud to offer introductory coding courses for blind and visually impaired youth and adults. These courses are designed to familiarize blind and low vision young adults and adults with basic coding tools, challenges navigating these tools with assistive technology such as screen readers, and techniques for navigating those challenges. Join Florian Beijers, a blind coder, as he guides you through learning the basics of coding in multiple programming languages. This is the second in a series of four courses. This second course takes place Tuesdays in April at 1:00 PM Eastern time. Classes will be April 5, 12, 19, and 26 from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM Eastern daylight time, but all sessions will be recorded and available soon after the live class for those who cannot attend at the scheduled time. If you cannot attend at the scheduled time, please be sure to register for the webinar so that you will receive all emails, including links to the recordings. Pre-requisite knowledge: At least intermediate familiarity with a screen reader with speech and/or braille, or intermediate familiarity with a screen magnification program. Ability to use the internet to accomplish tasks such as searching for and reading information, completing forms, and using keyboard shortcuts to navigate, read, and edit. Ability to follow written instructions to independently download and install programs and extensions. Willingness to participate in the entire course consisting of 4 weekly sessions; each session will last 90 minutes. Willingness to spend at least two hours per week on review and homework. Lesson Plan Goal: Introduce students to multiple coding modalities and how to navigate barriers encountered. Learning Objectives: 1. Identify three reasons to use ARIA and when not to use it. 2. Explain at least three requirements for web accessibility using ARIA. 3. Successfully apply Python basics to at least three coding tasks. 4. Describe use of Python in web application, data science, and automation. 5. Identify at least two obstacles present in the development field for blind and low vision coders, and two strategies to either join a development team or take a software development-related study. Materials Needed: screen reader with speech output or Braille display and/or screen magnification program. Here is the link to register: 20) VPAT® 101: Introduction to the Voluntary Product Accessibility TemplateApril 27th 2022 | 9AM PT, 10AM MT, 11AM CT, 12PM ET, 4PM GMT | A Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT) is a great way to document your product's accessibility, but many companies are unaware of their existence and how to use them. Join Accessibility Engineers Brian Elton and Mitchell Evan from TPGi for answers to questions such as: What information is contained in a VPAT. Is a VPAT just for websites. Is every organization required to have one. How can a company secure a VPAT? Is it better to create it in-house or get a third party involved? TPGi's webinar will answer those questions and more, and explain how your organization can benefit from a VPAT. Register today: 21) What Does it Meme?: Understanding and Sharing Visual Culture | Andrew Heiskell Braille And Talking Book LibraryMay 2nd 2022 | 3PM PT, 4PM MT, 5PM CT, 6PM ET, 10PM GMT | Monday May 2, 6:00 - 7:30 PM Eastern
Memes are a rich part of Internet culture but, usually, they're not accessible to blind and low-vision people. Join us as we dive into the meaning and evolution of memes, and explore how concise, evocative description can create equity of access in digital spaces. This event will take place online: 22) American Foundation for the Blind Leadership Conference (AFBLC)May 2nd 2022 through May3rd 2022 | Hyatt Regency Arlington, Virgina. Join us for the American Foundation for the Blind's Leadership Conference (AFBLC), which will take place at the Hyatt Regency, Arlington, Virginia this year. We aim to create a world of no limits for people who are blind. We are committed to putting inclusion to work, which will be a major emphasis of our 2022 AFBLC. AFBLC provides a forum in which leaders from a variety of fields-including research, technology, education, corporations, health and government organizations-have the opportunity to expand their knowledge of best practices, refine leadership skills, identify inclusion practices that work, and share concerns and strategies. The Migel Medal, the highest honor in the blindness field, as well as the Corinne Kirchner Research Award and the newly established Llura Gund Leadership Award will be presented at the AFB Leadership Conference. We look forward to gathering with you to explore the conference themes of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility: 23) Intro to Facebook with Accessibility in Mind | Andrew Heiskell Braille And Talking Book LibraryMay 5th 2022 | 11AM PT, 12PM MT, 1PM CT, 2PM ET, 6PM GMT | Thursday May 5th 2022 from 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM ET. We'll go over the basics of navigating Facebook with confidence on mobile and the web. Learn how to create posts including links and photos, navigate the News Feed, access important settings, handle messages and more. This hybrid event will take place online and in person. Please RSVP to chanceyfleet@nypl.org 📧️ to attend in person, or register for the Zoom: 24) iPhone Chat for Voiceover Beginners | Andrew Heiskell Braille And Talking Book LibraryMay 7th 2022 | 10AM PT, 11AM MT, 12PM CT, 1PM ET, 5PM GMT | First Saturdays (April 2, May 7, June 4) 1:00 - 2:15 PM ET. If you're new to using Voiceover on the iPhone or if you're still working toward confidence, this discussion group is for you. We'll spend some time going over the theory of how screen readers work, gestures everyone needs to know, and some strategies for getting help. Then, we'll open it up for questions and networking. This event will take place online: 25) iPhone Chat for Voiceover Users: Beyond the Basics | Andrew Heiskell Braille And Talking Book LibraryMay 7th 2022 | 11:30AM PT, 12:30AM, 1:30PM CT, 2:30PM ET, 6:30PM GMT | First Saturdays (April 2, May 7, June 4) from 2:30 - 4:00 PM ET. Talk about customizing gestures and settings, exploring new apps, choosing accessories, dealing with bugs, and whatever else comes to mind. This is a space for any and all Voiceover topics that go beyond the basics of using common gestures and built-in apps. This event will take place online: 26) Premium services using Alexa and Google | Technology User GroupMay 14 2022 | 7AM PT, 8AM MT, 9AM CT, 10AM ET, 2PM GMT | All events are currently being held via teleconference until further notice. No programs will be held in person. Please dial (319) 527-4994 📱️ at 10 AM ET. Alexa and Google are adding premium services to their skill set. How do you subscribe to these services and use them? 27) Where in the World: Accessible Wayfinding and Mapping for iOS | Andrew Heiskell Braille And Talking Book LibraryMay 18th 2022 | 12PM PT, 1PM MT, 2PM CT, 3PM ET, 7PM GMT | Wednesday May 18th 2022 from 3:00 - 4:30 PM ET. We'll explore accessible mainstream apps like Apple and Google Maps, which can give you walking or transit directions and help you discover points of interest in your city. Plus, we'll explore Microsoft Soundscape and Goodmaps, two apps built to give you precise, accessible guidance. This event will take place in person and online. To attend in person, please RSVP to ChanceyFleet@nypl.org 📧️ or register via Zoom to join online: 28) iPhone Chat for Voiceover Beginners | Andrew Heiskell Braille And Talking Book LibraryJune 4th 2022 | 10AM PT, 11AM MT, 12PM CT, 1PM ET, 5PM GMT | First Saturdays (April 2, May 7, June 4) 1:00 - 2:15 PM ET. If you're new to using Voiceover on the iPhone or if you're still working toward confidence, this discussion group is for you. We'll spend some time going over the theory of how screen readers work, gestures everyone needs to know, and some strategies for getting help. Then, we'll open it up for questions and networking. This event will take place online: 29) iPhone Chat for Voiceover Users: Beyond the Basics | Andrew Heiskell Braille And Talking Book LibraryJune 4th 2022 | 11:30AM PT, 12:30AM, 1:30PM CT, 2:30PM ET, 6:30PM GMT | First Saturdays (April 2, May 7, June 4) from 2:30 - 4:00 PM ET. Talk about customizing gestures and settings, exploring new apps, choosing accessories, dealing with bugs, and whatever else comes to mind. This is a space for any and all Voiceover topics that go beyond the basics of using common gestures and built-in apps. This event will take place online: 30) Using iOS Shortcuts | Andrew Heiskell Braille And Talking Book LibraryJune 9th 2022 | 11AM PT, 12PM MT, 1PM CT, 2PM ET, 6PM GMT | Thursday June 9, 2:00 - 3:30 PM Eastern. Shortcuts can be used to automate tasks and save time. Join us to explore examples of effective shortcuts and learn to create your own. This event will take place in person and online. Email ChanceyFleet@nypl.org 📧️ to RSVP in person, or register to participate online: 31) Gadgets and Aapps for Safe Navigation | Technology User GroupJune 11th 2022 | 7AM PT, 8AM MT, 9AM CT, 10AM ET, 2PM GMT | All events are currently being held via teleconference until further notice. No programs will be held in person. Please dial (319) 527-4994 📱️ at 10 AM ET. There are many apps and devices that can aid a visually impaired traveler through the unknown. Avoid low-hanging obstacles and other obstructions. Which ones can you afford and which ones offer the best protection? 32) Tactile Drawing from Still Life | Andrew Heiskell Braille And Talking Book LibraryJune 11th 2022 | 10:30 AM PT, 11:30 AM MT, 12:30 PM CT, 1:30 PM ET, 5:30 PM GMT | Saturday June 11th 2022 from 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM Eastern In this hands-on workshop, we'll explore still life scenes of 3D objects and then create accessible tactile drawings. A variety of tactile media will be offered. This hands-on event will take place in person. Please email ChanceyFleet@nypl.org 📧️ to RSVP. 33) Intro to Google Translate | Andrew Heiskell Braille And Talking Book LibraryJune 15th 2022 | 11AM PT, 12PM MT, 1PM CT, 2PM ET, 6PM GMT | Wednesday June 15th 2022 from 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM Eastern. Take a deep dive into this powerful cross-platform tool for translation. We'll explore how to translate from speech, text, handwriting and the camera; how to build a list of phrases you use often; and what you need to know about conversational and continuous translation. This event will take place in person and online. 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