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Top Tech Tidbits for Thursday, August 25, 2022 - Volume 873The 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: 7,420 Opt-In Subscribers were sent this issue via email. 132 Premium Subscribers were sent this issue via email. This Week's Featured Advertisement: How Does Getting Paid While Traveling For The Holidays Sound? Train For A Remote Career With Competitive Pay With Clusiv.Io
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Learn more today at: Dear Tidbits Subscriber,✍ Submit your adaptive technology-related Tidbit for consideration within this section using this form: https://toptechtidbits.com/submit-news or locate "Tidbit Submission Form" within the main menu of the Top Tech Tidbits website.1) Top 5 Most Clicked Tidbits From Last WeekA.) YouTube Keyboard Shortcuts That Help You Save Time On The Site (7.2% of all clicks.) B.) Free iOS App Which Recognizes Traffic Related Objects (Crosswalk Signal, Crosswalk, and Traffic Signals) And Alerts You Through Voice Alerts (5.7% of all clicks.) C.) JAWS Power Tip: How To Ignore Inline Frames on Web Pages (4.9% of all clicks.) D.) Study Uncovers How Blind and Visually Impaired Individuals Navigate Social Challenges (4.4% of all clicks.) E.) How to Enable Reader Mode in Google Chrome and Firefox (4.4% of all clicks.) 2) No Top Tech Tidbits Sponsorship Packages Currently AvailableIf you would like to secure a Top Tech Tidbits Sponsorship Package in the future we encourage you to add your company or organization name to our waiting list today by sending an email to our Publisher. There are currently two future sponsors on our waiting list: 3) Dolphin SuperNova Power Tip: Moving Focus Between Monitors With SupernovaCourtesy of Dolphin Computer Access: 4) Sorted. What Is Apple TV? Is Apple TV A Smart TV? What's The Difference Between A Smart TV And A Set Top Box? How Do I Tell The Difference? | Aaron Di Blasi, Publisher, Top Tech TidbitsHere at Tidbits we monitor many different BVI listservs and the following questions were recently asked and answered in a somewhat fragmented fashion, so we thought that it might help to sort these questions out here, in complete detail, once and for all. And I believe the very best way to do that is to simply answer the questions that were asked in the most straightforward manner possible. One by one. So here goes: 5) Thunderbird 114 Roadmap: Sync, Global Message Index, Conversational View And MoreThunderbird 102 has just been out for some months, but development on Thunderbird 114, the next major release of the open source email client, is already ongoing: 6) HumanWare Introduces New Digital Orientation And Mobility Assistant, The StellarTrekIn addition to the link below look for two different webinars (listed in our "Featured Webinars, Training Courses and Events" section below) on September 1st discussing the launch: 7) Hidden iPhone Tricks That Will Make Your Life EasierWhile this article is not accessibility-specific, these tips, swipes, and settings are guaranteed to make using your phone both faster and simpler: 8) NVDA 2022.2.1 ReleasedNV Access is pleased to announce that version 2022.2.1 of NVDA, the free screen reader for Microsoft Windows, is now available for download. This is a security update which fixes 1 security issue present in older versions of NVDA. We encourage all users to upgrade to this version: 9) Find The Best AI-Powered App To Transcribe Your AudioOtter.ai's pricing is changing. As a result, The Verge has a range of alternative automated transcription services: 10) Remote Incident Manager (Public Beta)Remote Incident Manager (RIM) is an accessible remote desktop product for technical support and training offered by Pneuma Solutions. Try RIM free of charge during the public beta: 11) What is Chessmart?Chessmart (chess: smart) is an add-on for NVDA that provides a fully featured, completely accessible chess playing environment for blind and visually impaired chess players. It was released on Saturday, August 13th 2022. We've only played it a couple of times since its release but the interface seems to work well. Here's hoping that online support is coming soon: 12) Envision And Aira Announce Strategic Partnership To Enhance Envision Glasses For People Who Are Blind Or Have Low VisionAira is coming to the Envision glasses. Users of the glasses will be able to call an Aira agent and use the camera mounted on the glasses for a hands-free experience: 13) Welcome To Aira DesktopWhile we're discussing Aira, we noticed that Aira Desktop is now available as a web application with updates since August 8th 2022: 14) Over-The-Counter Hearing Aids Will Bring Relief, But With Some ConfusionThe FDA adjusted rules around purchasing hearing aids, making it easier for consumers to purchase them, and for personal sound amplification products. NPR has a good article on the subject: 15) The Best Ebook Subscription Services for Every Kind of ReaderYou can read countless eBooks, listen to audiobooks, or browse comics with one of these WIRED-tested digital reading subscriptions: 16) Shift + Enter Is a Secret Shortcut Everyone Should KnowThe Enter key can mean several things based on context. It can produce a line feed and carriage return, or it can submit a form or text field. With Shift + Enter, you can often toggle between those two modes with ease. Here's why — and how to use it: 17) LibreOffice 7.4 Community ReleaseLibreOffice 7.4 Community was released on 18 August 2022. Here is the official blog post about it, with much more information about the release and about LibreOffice: 18) Ancient Art Technique Helps Visually Impaired ChemistsPeople who study chemistry use their eyes a lot, from looking at molecular structures to interpreting graphs. But researchers at Baylor University have now found a way to make chemistry more accessible to people with visual impairments, thanks to a modern twist on an ancient art form: 19) Mozilla Plans To Add Text Recognition Support To FirefoxText recognition is a new feature that Mozilla plans to integrate in Firefox Stable. The main idea behind the feature is to add an option to Firefox to extract text content from images: 20) Tactile Map of the United States of America | National Braille Press | $15A full-color tactile map of the United States. State abbreviations appear on the map, and larger dots indicate the state capitals. A key includes the full state names and the capitals: ➜ Press Releases and Other News✍ Submit your adaptive technology-related Press Release or Other News item for consideration within this section using this form: https://toptechtidbits.com/submit-news or locate "Tidbit Submission Form" within the main menu of the Top Tech Tidbits website.1) Envision And Aira To Bring On-Demand Sighted Guidance For The Blind To Smart GlassesAnnouncing a new partnership, Envision and Aira have teamed up to create a unique combination of assistive technology with the potential to enhance the independence of blind people in unprecedented ways: 2) I'm Blind, But I Didn't Tell Microsoft When I Interviewed For My JobWhen Sameer Doshi first applied for an engineering post at Microsoft, he didn't tell his future employer that he was blind. In fact, he was so over prepared for all presentations and internal chats that it wasn't until months down the line that he finally acknowledged his blindness. Now, as a Director of Healthcare Emerging Opportunities at Microsoft, Doshi couldn't be happier with how the tech giant reacted to his revelation: 3) Small Specialty Home Provides Big Impact On Quality Living for Elderly Blind WomenThe Mary Culver Home for Visually Impaired Women is dedicated to making life comfortable for its special residents. Under the leadership of Executive Director Amy Lepper, the home provides long-term life care for senior women who are visually impaired and blind: 4) Court Holds that Website Accessibility Doesn't Require 100% ComplianceIf you've ever received a demand letter alleging that your company's website isn't accessible to the blind or visually-impaired, it's likely that the claimant's attorney attached a report outlining a number of accessibility errors on the website. That's not surprising because most — if not all — major websites are likely to have some errors. But while some errors may affect a blind or visually impaired person's ability to navigate the website, others do not. One question that hasn't been previously addressed by any court, though, is whether 100% accessibility is necessary to avoid liability under the ADA. A California district court recently opined that it is not: 5) Growing Louisville Startup Lands Millions In VC FundingGoodMaps recently closed on $3.5 million in fresh capital. The seed round was led by Louisville-based Strike Ventures, with participation from Future Labs Capital, Keyhorse Capital (KSTC), Brook Smith and several other local and regional angel investors. The American Printing House for the Blind also invested in the new round. Formerly known as Access Explorer, GoodMaps was founded by APH in 2019: 6) The Unintended Consequences of OTC Hearing AidsOver-the-counter hearing aids will be available by October 2022. They'll benefit many but could lead to stigmatization, inadequate testing, and even hearing loss: 7) Blind Scientists Adapted A Centuries-Old Art To Make Data That Can Be Touched And SeenTools called lithophanes are physical images adorned with shallow engravings: 8) This Technology Makes Data Accessible To Blind And Visually Impaired PeopleNPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Mona Minkara, a professor of bioengineering at Northeastern University who is also blind, about a new way to present science data to blind and sighted people alike: 9) Congress Ordered Agencies To Use Tech That Works For People With Disabilities 24 Years Ago. Many Still Haven't.The Senate Aging Committee is conducting oversight to get agencies to comply with the rules: 10) War Makes Life Even Harder For Ukraine's Visually ImpairedViktor Solovyanenko has gone out as little as possible since Russia invaded Ukraine because he fears stepping on unexploded munitions or sharp objects. He is part of a small community of visually impaired people in the eastern city of Kharkiv who can hear the war but cannot see the damage wrought by nearly six months of Russian bombardment: 11) With A Little Help, Blind Tourist Fulfills His Sense Of AdventureUsing one hand to grip the top of his white cane and the other to hold the arm of a conductor, Ian Perrault exited the train that had just arrived in Portland from Boston and walked slowly toward the city's bus and train station: 12) 3D Printing Allows Blind Chemists To Visualize Scientific DataA group of US-based chemists have transformed scientific charts and images into tactile materials that are accessible to blind and visually impaired researchers. This could help to reduce barriers faced by people with low vision who wish to study and work in science: 13) ADA Website Compliance: A Better Experience for Law Firms and ClientsInformation technology leader and civil rights lawyers weigh in on the vital need for website accessibility in the digital age, especially for law firms and companies like Best Lawyers: 14) How One Nonprofit Helps Blind Workers Find JobsPeople who are blind play an integral role in the federal government's operations. Since 2010, National Industries for the Blind (NIB), a nonprofit in Alexandria, Va., has paired employees who have visual impairments with contract management support (CMS) services jobs in support of the federal government: 15) Native America Calling: Merging Native Languages With BrailleThe resurgence of language revitalization helps keep cultural connections and exercise sovereignty. Those connections are diminished somewhat for those who are visually impaired and can't read the written page. But there are those who are taking on the work of merging Native languages with braille, extending the full power of their culture to more of their citizens: 16) How This Partially Sighted B.C. Gamer Learned To Play Super MarioJalen Berg memorizes patterns of the game using his sense of hearing: ➜ Surveys✍ Submit your adaptive technology-related survey for consideration within this section using this form: https://www.toptechtidbits.com/submit-survey or locate "Survey Submission Form" within the main menu of the Top Tech Tidbits website.1) Surveys: From APHSurveys help inform APH of the greatest needs in the community so they can gear their efforts toward making sure those needs are met. Ongoing APH surveys can be found here: 2) Survey: Recruiting Participants For An In-Person Study About Augmenting Landmark Navigation Using Augmented Reality For Individuals With Low VisionCloses: August 31st 2022 The University of Wisconsin-Madison is recruiting participants for an in-person study on the campus. The purpose of this study is to design a landmark-based navigation system using augmented reality (AR) for people with low vision to help them navigate effectively indoor and outdoor. The only requirements for this study are to be 18 years or older, have low vision, and be able to travel to the UW-Madison campus. The study will take roughly two hours to complete with compensation of 20$/hr and reimbursing up to 30$ of travel expenses. Some tasks you will encounter if you participate in the study are navigating several indoor routes around campus, completing a brainstorming session using a HoloLens 2 device, and a short interview about your visual condition and AR Experience. If you have any questions, contact information for the research is present on the survey form. 3) Survey: Participate In An Upcoming Google Research StudyCloses: August 31st 2022 The Fitbit team is inviting people with only one functional biological arm for a new study (US residents only). If you're interested, learn more and sign up at: ➜ Featured Podcast Episodes✍ Submit your adaptive technology-related Podcast Episode for consideration within this section using this form: https://www.toptechtidbits.com/submit-podcast-episode or locate "Podcast Episode Submission Form" within the main menu of the Top Tech Tidbits website.1) Tips for Fun and Accessible Travel | Hadley Presents A Conversation With The ExpertsAugust 19th 2022 | Certified accessible travel advocate Melvin Reynolds joins the podcast to share tips for getting the most out of traveling, no matter your level of vision. Melvin gives advice on what to research ahead of a trip, considerations for traveling with a guide dog, and how a certified accessible travel advocate can help: 2) Mosen at Large Episode 193: What Does Literacy Mean In A Blindness Context, Travel Tips, And A Thorough Look At The Zoom F3 Digital Field Recorder3) Blind Android Users Podcast Episode 89: Android 13 Stable Version Lands for Qualifying Pixel PhonesAugust 20th 2022 | In this episode, we focus on the August 15 stable Android 13 landing for qualifying Pixel phones. We also talked about things you ought to know after getting the update. You can choose to opt out of the Beta before September, that, meaning you will not be part of the "QPR"-Quarterly Platform Releases betas that Google pushes out for those in the program. So, in order not to be part of that, then after you update to the stable release, then navigate to this page and opt out of the beta. We also discussed the fact that if you have a Tensor-powered phone, e.g., Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro and the just released Pixel 6A, according to this Google Developer page, that you wouldn't be able to unroll back to Android 12 if you wanted to do so. The page does not tell us why, but according to this article from Android Police, the reason behind this is owed to an exploit in the boot loader of the Tensor-powered phones running Android12; thus, resulting in the anti-rollback as doing so, would reintroduce that exploit. App of the Week: For the "App of the Week," we demonstrate "Focus Reader," an excellent RSS Reader. Talkback Highlights: We bring to you installment 49 from the theme of "Highlights from Talkback" and this time, it is the sixth entry under the 4-finger-gesture heading: 4) Blind Abilities Episode 881: Tech Abilities: Sonic Graphs, Mac App Store, Kim Kardashian Beats, NASA's Ipad Journey And Are You A Buncher, Folder Or Wrapper? And, More Tech Tidbits For You All!August 22nd 2022 | In this Tech Abilities episode Serina, Callie and Jeff welcome Seyoon Choi to the show. He is working on his major and undergrad simultaneously While playing Blind Hockey and working at the local fruit store. From Kardashian Beats Fit Pros, to NVDA at Texas State, Demos on the Audio Graphs in the iPhone and the Mac App Store navigation. That's just for beginners! We also dive into Fully Autonomous Vehicles, an autonomous Vehicle Assistant Being developed, Spotify acquires Book Stream company and a big summer opportunity to get on-board. Did you know that NASA is sending up an iPad to test Alexa? Sorry Seri, I'm working on that. Plus much more news and tidbits from around the 3rd rock from the sun, and all from our Blindness perspectives. Listen here: 5) Eyes on Success Episode 2234: Clusiv e-Learning PlatformAugust 24th 2022 | Clusiv is the world's first e-learning platform built for and by blind people. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Luke Simianer, CEO and co-founder of Clusiv, about the motivation for starting Clusiv, how it works, and how they are partnering with regional vocational services around the country to train blind people for future employment: ➜ Featured Webinars, Training Courses and Events✍ Submit your adaptive technology-related Webinar, Training Course or Event for consideration within this section using this form: https://www.toptechtidbits.com/submit-event or locate "Webinar / Training Course Submission Form" within the main menu of the Top Tech Tidbits website.1) 2022 TTJ Virtual Tech SummitAugust 27th 2022 | 3PM PT, 4PM MT, 5PM CT, 6PM ET, 10PM GMT | Don't miss the 2022 TTJ Virtual Tech Summit, to be held on Saturday, August 27, 2022 at 6PM Eastern Time. The theme for the event is, "Next Level - New Heights". Don't miss this exciting opportunity to be part of our audience, as the trainers go head-to-head in "Stump the Instructor" and other games, as well as sharing fond memories of past training seasons. Most importantly, find out what's new for the 2022-23 TTJ training season. Learn what courses will be offered and how you can take part in everything that's coming up this year. Plus, ask your questions, interact with the team, and even have a chance to win awesome prizes. Once again, this exciting event will take place on Saturday, August 27 at 6PM Eastern. Use the link and join info below to join the Tech Summit via Zoom. TTJ is inviting you to a very special scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: 2022 TTJ Tech Summit, "Next Level - New Hights". Time: Aug 27, 2022 06:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada). | Meeting ID: 812 3134 3030 | Passcode: 327030 | One tap mobile: +13017158592,,81231343030#,,,,*327030# US (Washington DC) | +13092053325,,81231343030#,,,,*327030# US | Meeting ID: 812 3134 3030 | Passcode: 327030 | Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kd6TUIZLMO | Join Zoom Meeting: 2) Essay Writer: a Visual Writing Tool | Call ScotlandAugust 31st 2022 | 8AM PT, 9AM MT, 10AM CT, 11AM ET, 3PM GMT | Essay Writer is a visual writing tool for students, which is designed to support the development of organizing, writing, and referencing skills. Combining a visual mind map and linear text provokes meaningful learning. The software can help overcome barriers such as weak working memory, slow processing speeds and overwhelming feelings. In this webinar, Helen-Louise Rowe will demonstrate how the application of assistive technology can not only make learning and writing easier but also develop your own skills. Essay Writer utilizes writing tools such as, phrase banks, paragraph highlighting and automatic referencing; as well as offering easy ways to completely restructure essays without the worry of losing track and so much more: 3) ZoomText, JAWS, & Fusion: Products and Licenses | Access IngenuityAugust 31st 2022 | 10AM PT, 11AM MT, 12PM CT, 1PM ET, 5PM GMT | ZoomText Magnifier with and without speech, JAWS screen reader, and Fusion. What are they, and what are the differences? What are the distinctions among the different license options? In addition, what is a Software Maintenance Agreement? These are Frequently Asked Questions about ZoomText, JAWS, and Fusion. Join Ian Ramos and Zhi Huang from Access Ingenuity to learn about these products and license options. Learning Outcomes: Explain the difference between ZoomText Magnifier with and without speech, JAWS screen reader, and Fusion. Discuss the advantages of each program and the individuals who would benefit from them. Explore the different license options and understand what a Software Maintenance Agreement is. Meeting ID: 858 5495 8739 | Passcode: 930963 | One tap mobile: +16699009128,,85854958739#,,,,*930963# US (San Jose) | Dial by your location: +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose) | Join Zoom Meeting: 4) StellarTrek Launch Webinar Introducing Our New Digital Orientation And Mobility Assistant, The Stellartrek | HumanwareSeptember 1st 2022 | 6AM PT, 7AM MT, 8AM CT, 9AM ET, 1PM GMT | How about a digital orientation assistant designed to help you travel independently and accomplish your daily tasks? Guiding you through the final 40 feet. Like a friend always ready to lend a hand, the StellarTrek's built-in optical sensor and artificial intelligence locate and recognize street addresses, doors and entrances, and provide audio and voice guidance to the last 40 feet of your destination. Recognizing and reading text aloud. It recognizes and reads aloud texts such as street or entrance signs, ingredient lists, receipts or nutritional values on food labels. Its cameras offer text recognition capability in 14 languages. Improving accessibility, mobility, and autonomy. With all-day battery life, there's no fear of your smartphone running out of steam for navigation tasks. Its advanced features and a touchscreen menu, StellarTrek now makes a world of possibilities available, independently and safely. Join us to discover the brand new StellarTrek, our new orientation and mobility device! We will be holding 2 sessions on September 1, 2022. On the agenda: 1. Out of the box experience. 2. Physical description of the device. 3. Features (OCR, address recognition, dictation). 4. Differences between the VR Trek and the StellarTrek. 5. Maps. 6. Prices. Register here for the September 1st 2022, 9:00 AM (EDT) session: 5) StellarTrek Launch Webinar Introducing Our New Digital Orientation And Mobility Assistant, The Stellartrek | HumanwareSeptember 1st 2022 | 5PM PT, 6PM MT, 7PM CT, 8PM ET, 12PM GMT on 9/2 | How about a digital orientation assistant designed to help you travel independently and accomplish your daily tasks? Guiding you through the final 40 feet. Like a friend always ready to lend a hand, the StellarTrek's built-in optical sensor and artificial intelligence locate and recognize street addresses, doors and entrances, and provide audio and voice guidance to the last 40 feet of your destination. Recognizing and reading text aloud. It recognizes and reads aloud texts such as street or entrance signs, ingredient lists, receipts or nutritional values on food labels. Its cameras offer text recognition capability in 14 languages. Improving accessibility, mobility, and autonomy. With all-day battery life, there's no fear of your smartphone running out of steam for navigation tasks. Its advanced features and a touchscreen menu, StellarTrek now makes a world of possibilities available, independently and safely. Join us to discover the brand new StellarTrek, our new orientation and mobility device! We will be holding 2 sessions on September 1, 2022. On the agenda: 1. Out of the box experience. 2. Physical description of the device. 3. Features (OCR, address recognition, dictation). 4. Differences between the VR Trek and the StellarTrek. 5. Maps. 6. Prices. Register here for the September 1st 2022, 8:00 PM (EDT) session: 6) Pixel Phone | Technology User Group, Maryland State LibrarySeptember 10th 2022 | 7AM PT, 8AM MT, 9AM CT, 10AM ET, 2PM GMT | Has Android bridged the gap with Apple with this remarkable new device? 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: 7) Requirements Beyond WCAG: An Accessibility Decision Tree | TPGiSeptember 13th 2022 | 8AM PT, 9AM MT, 10AM CT, 11AM ET, 3PM GMT | Presenter: Mitchell Evan, Senior Accessibility Engineer. WCAG is essential, but it's not the only accessibility standard. User needs go beyond WCAG for particular kinds of digital products, and regulations and standards such as Section 508 and EN 301 549 help address these needs. In this webinar, we'll show how these other standards apply to documents, native apps, hardware devices, and particular product functions of websites and ICT (information and communication technologies): 8) Digital Accessibility - Ask Me Anything (AMA) | TPGiSeptember 21st 2022 | 9AM PT, 10AM MT, 11AM CT, 12PM ET, 4PM GMT | Presenters: Mark Miller, Director of Sales and Host of the Real People, Real Stories Podcast. Join TPGi for a live AMA event with Mark Miller. Mark has over 10 years of digital accessibility knowledge and has supported accessibility teams at all points in their journey. No matter where you are on your accessibility journey, there is always something new to learn. Get answers to your top accessibility questions: 9) Blindness & Diabetes Webinar: Dexcom vs Freestyle Libre | Accessible Pharmacy Services For The BlindSeptember 23rd 2022 | 9AM PT, 10AM MT, 11AM CT, 12PM ET, 4PM GMT | Blindness and Diabetes Webinar: Dexcom vs Freestyle Libre. Please join Accessible Pharmacy Services for the Blind and University of Pennsylvania's Diabetes Education Center as we compare Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) devices available to our blind, deafblind, and low vision patients living with diabetes. We will be discussing differences between Dexcom and Freestyle Libre as well as their accessibility features. This webinar will have captioning and a live ASL interpreter. If you are unable to attend, please register to receive the webinar audio and video via email: 10) iOS 16 Review And Editing Voice Memos | Technology User Group, Maryland State LibraryOctober 1st 2022 | 7AM PT, 8AM MT, 9AM CT, 10AM ET, 2PM GMT | Every year we look for accessibility improvements in our i-devices. See what is new in this latest version of the Apple operating system. 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: 11) WordPress Accessibility DayNovember 2nd 2022 | 8AM PT, 9AM MT, 10AM CT, 11AM ET, 3PM GMT | WordPress Accessibility Day is a free, 24-hour online event scheduled to start at 15:00 UTC (11:00 US Eastern, 8:00 US Pacific) on Wednesday, November 2nd. The conference will be held virtually so you can present from anywhere worldwide. Here are some other important things to know about speaking at WordPress Accessibility Day: We will provide an accessible speaking experience — the presentation platform will be screen reader-friendly, and we will have captions and sign language interpretation available for speakers as needed. You don't have to have speaking experience! We would love to have first-time speakers present and can support you in presenting as needed. You don't have to be an "expert" or have any special certifications. Anyone with something to share related to accessibility on the web or in WordPress is invited to apply. You can share your journey learning about accessibility or your experience as a person with a disability even if you don't think you've reached the end of that journey yet. Your topic doesn't have to be explicitly WordPress related. While we want some talks specific to WordPress and want to encourage developer-level presentations, not all talks need to be specific to WordPress. General website accessibility talks with broad applications for websites of all types and people of all levels of technical abilities are welcome. If you have an idea for a talk to share your knowledge or experiences about the intersection of WordPress and accessibility, we'd love to hear it! 12) AT Gifts for the Holidays | Technology User Group, Maryland State LibraryNovember 5th 2022 | 7AM PT, 8AM MT, 9AM CT, 10AM ET, 2PM GMT | Our annual look at gadgets and gizmos that will make your holiday season a successful one. 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: 13) ACB's 2022 Audio Description Awards GalaNovember 29 2022 | The American Council of the Blind (ACB) proudly announces the second annual Audio Description Awards Gala on November 29, 2022. The Gala will once again celebrate outstanding achievements in audio description in media and expand awareness of its benefits. In recent years there has been enormous success in expanding audio description for audiences who are blind, low vision, or have other sensory disabilities that create barriers to full inclusion in visual media. "The Audio Description Awards Gala will celebrate the best of the best within the art and science of inclusive audio-described media," said Eric Bridges, ACB's Executive Director. "Together we will work to expand awareness of the transformative value that audio description brings to the lives of people with disabilities:" 14) Blind Health Expo | The Accessible PharmacyDecember 2nd 2022 | 7AM PT, 8AM MT, 9AM CT, 10AM ET, 2PM GMT | The Accessible Pharmacy Blind Health Expo will be the largest virtual expo of healthcare information, products, services, and medication for individuals who are blind, deafblind, or have low vision. Join thousands of other attendees and register now for free! 15) 20 Websites to Bookmark for 2023 | Technology User Group, Maryland State LibraryDecember 10th 2022 | 7AM PT, 8AM MT, 9AM CT, 10AM ET, 2PM GMT | Technology keeps changing and so do the websites that are useful in our everyday lives. Find out why these 20 websites are so important for 2023. All events are currently being held via teleconference until further notice. No programs will be held in person. 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Sponsor Since: September 23rd 2021 Website: https://www.blindmicemegamall.com/ 🌐 Blind Mice Order Center Phone: (866) 922-8877 📱️ Blind Mice Order Center Hours: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM CST/CDT (GMT-5) Monday through Friday Mall Directory of Stores: https://www.blindmicemegamall.com/bmm/shop/Directory 🛒 Join The Today's Cheese Newsletter: Join the Today's Cheese newsletter to get Members' Only sales & Unadvertised Specials from the merchants at Blind Mice Mega Mall. You can save money with these unadvertised specials! Send an email to: TodaysCheese+Subscribe@Groups.io 📧️ Blind Mice Swap Shop: Sell, Swap, and Buy. The Mice receive calls every day asking if we buy or sell used or unwanted items. The Mice don't sell used products but to help our members, we created the Blind Mice Swap Shop! The Blind Mice Swap Shop is the place for Sellers, Traders, & Buyers to find each other! Do you ... have something you don't want anymore... Post it for sale on the Blind Mice Swap Shop. Got something you just don't use... Post it for sale on the Blind Mice Swap Shop. Got something new to sell... Post it for sale on the Blind Mice Swap Shop. Provide a service that might be helpful to other Blind and Visually Impaired folks... Post it to the Blind Mice Swap Shop. Have an announcement about an upcoming event beneficial to the Blind & Visually Impaired Community... Post it to the Blind Mice Swap Shop. Joining the Blind Mice Swap Shop is free and as easy as sending an email to: BlindMiceSwapShop+Subscribe@Groups.io 📧️ About: Welcome to Blind Mice Mega Mall! The Mall with the Blind In Mind! Blind Mice Mega Mall is designed for use with a screen reader and low vision software for visually impaired shoppers. Each store is an independent business owned / managed by a member of the Blind / Low Vision Community. Please browse & shop the merchants at Blind Mice Mega Mall. You will find great items and unique offerings from our merchants. You help the Blind Community every time you make a purchase from any of the merchants at Blind Mice Mega Mall. Every purchase made at Blind Mice Mega Mall gives back to the Blind and Visually Impaired Community. Proceeds from sales fund the MouseHole Scholarship Program, the Cooking In The Dark Show and The Movie Vault. Blind Mice Mega Mall accepts American Express, Discover, Mastercard, Visa, PayPal, Checks, and Money Orders. Purchase Orders From State Agencies are also welcome. Sponsor: Carroll Center for the Blind➜ Attend the Screen Reader User Tester Training Program at the Carroll Center for the BlindLaunch your career in the digital accessibility field! The Carroll Center for the Blind's new 7-week intensive Screen Reader User Tester Training program allows participants to learn and grow their ability to professionally explore, test, and report findings regarding the accessibility of websites, mobile applications, and digital document files using screen readers. Want to learn more? Start your journey to becoming a Screen Reader User Tester by visiting:
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Sponsor Since: April 15th 2021 Website: https://www.freedomscientific.com/ 🌐 Email: info@vispero.com 📧️ Phone: (800) 444-4443 📱️ Facebook | Twitter | YouTube (Training) About: Freedom Scientific, a Vispero brand, is a leading worldwide brand of assistive technology products for those with vision impairments. We offer products designed to promote independence, allowing blind and low vision individuals the same access to information as their sighted peers. World-renowned JAWS (Job Access With Speech) screen reading software and ZoomText screen magnification software provide users the independence and ability to seek education and obtain or maintain a career after vision loss. Our expansive product line includes both low vision and blindness technology for all aspects of daily living. The wide range of RUBY, TOPAZ, and ONYX desktop and portable video magnifiers are designed for their ease of use and assist with daily activities. Our impressive line of blindness hardware products include refreshable Braille displays and scanning and reading devices, offering many options tailored to fit individual needs. Sponsor: APH ConnectCenter➜ VisionAware Resources Including the Information and Referral Line?APH ConnectCenter has resources to help blind and low vision people thrive. In addition to the Reader's Digest Getting Started with Vision Loss Guide You can also call the Information and Referral Line with your questions about resources and living with blindness and low vision.
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Sponsor Since: February 4th 2021 Website: http://humanware.com/ 🌐 Phone (Asia): +61 2 9686 2600 📱️ YouTube Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VRWVYiggn-w 🎥 About: HumanWare is the global leader in assistive technology for people who are blind or have low vision. HumanWare offers a wide range of innovative products, including the BrailleNote Touch, first Google certified braille tablet, the iOS compatible Brailliant braille displays, Victor Reader®, the world's leading family of digital audiobook players, the unique Prodigi® family of desktop and portable vision and reading systems, and the ultra-portable explore line of electronic handheld magnifier. Sponsor: LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired Adaptations Online Store➜ LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired Adaptations Online Store Featured ProductsRevolution Cane Tip: Standard Roller Tip: $14.50 | Locator Dots: Small Pack of 6 (Clear or Orange): $2.00 | NFB Metal Cane Tip: $3.00 | TMAP - On Demand Tactile Street | Map (set of two maps): $25.00 | Ambutech Aluminum Folding Cane: $35.00 | NFB Chris Park Telescoping Cane: $45.00 | BoldWriter 20 Pen (Individual or 6-pack): $2.00 | Bump Dots: Mixed (50 count): $7.00 | Braille Apple Catalina VoiceOver Guide OSX 10.15 (3 volumes) - Latest Manual: $52.00 | SpeedDots iPhone Tactile Screen Protector, Phone Layout: $12.00 | NFB Chris Park 7-Piece Folding Cane: $50.00 | Visit https://adaptations.org/ to learn more today!
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