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Top Tech Tidbits for Thursday, February 16, 2023 - Volume 898The 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: 8,292 Opt-In Subscribers were sent this issue via email. 161 Premium Subscribers were sent this issue via email. This Week's Featured Advertisement: Jingling, Rattling and Beeping Balls Now Available from Blind in Mind, The Braille Superstore
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Non-Sponsors can purchase a Sponsored Tidbit here: https://toptechtidbits.com/submit-sponsored-news. 6) Top Tech Tidbits Welcomes New Sponsor: The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc.Please join us in offering a warm Tidbits welcome to Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc., who has so very graciously agreed to support the distribution of the Top Tech Tidbits publication via sponsorship. Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc. was also a founding sponsor of the Access Information News Publication and has been a longtime supporter of Top Tech Tidbits. We're incredibly happy to have them on board after spending some time on our waiting list. The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc. is a private, not-for-profit social enterprise providing employment, support, and training opportunities for people who are blind, deafblind, and blind with other disabilities. The Lighthouse has provided employment and support to people who are blind in our community since 1918. The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc. is a successful manufacturing organization with over 60 years of experience in precision machining. We produce an array of machined parts and plastic injection molding for various aerospace manufacturers, as well as a host of office products and hydration equipment sold to the Federal Government and the U.S. Military. We also own and operate stores on military bases along the West Coast. Learn more today at: 7) A Quick Publisher Note About World Browser War #2: Generative AIIt would appear that the browser wars have begun anew. If you were around for World Browser War #1: Search, then you have an idea of what we might be in for. But it's only an idea. This is, after all, World Browser War #2: Generative AI, and we don't even know the rules yet, so it's impossible to say who might emerge as a leader here. But that's okay. Because no matter what happens, it will be a win for all of us. So buckle up, try your best to keep up with all the updates, and if you haven't made a predication yet, by all means do so. Right or wrong it will give you a seat on the roller coaster from which you can scream loudly until we arrive. At least that's what I plan to do. 8) Here Are 5 Microsoft Edge Extensions That You Can Use With ChatGPT Right NowMicrosoft's Edge is one of the most popular Chromium-based browsers available today, and it is no surprise that developers have created a wide range of Microsoft Edge extensions to enhance its functionality and make it easier to use. ChatGPT is a cutting-edge language model developed by OpenAI, one of the leading AI research organizations in the world. ChatGPT is trained to generate human-like responses to a wide range of questions and prompts, making it a valuable tool for anyone. Since Microsoft's surprise press event, there's a lot of buzz with what you can do with ChatGPT outside of the new Bing experience and in this guide, we will take a look at some Microsoft Edge extensions that use ChatGPT: 9) Introducing The New BingAsk real questions. Get complete answers. Chat and create. Join the waiting list today: 10) Microsoft Could Reveal ChatGPT-Like AI For Word, Powerpoint, Outlook In The Coming WeeksThe company is preparing to reveal the next generation of its productivity apps, which will be boosted by OpenAI's technology. According to the report, Microsoft is specifically looking to demo an AI integration with Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook: 11) How To Use ChatGPT on iPhone and Apple WatchChatGPT is an AI tool you can access through the official OpenAI website on any device. You must register for an OpenAI account using an email address to use the service. You can also directly sign up using a Google or Microsoft Account. Only after you have an OpenAI account can you use ChatGPT or any other services it offers. Additionally, you need an active phone number to register for OpenAI. You will receive an OTP on this number, after which you can complete the registration process. Virtual phone numbers are not supported. However, there's an option to receive the OTP on WhatsApp. Now that you know the requirements to use ChatGPT, read along to learn how to use ChatGPT on your iPhone: 12) How To Try Out The New Microsoft Edge With ChatGPT | Windows CentralPublisher (Di Blasi): It should be noted that downloading the new Edge will NOT automatically get you access to the new Bing features, such as Chat and Compose. You will still need to sign up for the new Bing-powered by ChatGPT to put your name on the wait list. Windows Central: Microsoft has several Insider versions of its Edge browser. These allow users to test out new features and share feedback with Microsoft. Edge Dev sits in the middle between Edge Canary (more experimental, less stable) and Edge Beta (less experimental, more stable). You can install as many Insider versions of Edge as you'd like without affecting the stable version of Edge on your PC: 13) My Strange Day With Bing's New AI Chatbot | WiredMicrosoft's chatty search interface was impressive. But it also served up glitches, ethical dilemmas — and talk of a mysterious "Sydney:" 14) AccessWorld For January 2023Updates this month include: Editor's Notes: A Focus on Braille | Braille Codes and Characters: History and Current Use — Part 1 | The Mustang GT Amp from Fender — a case study in VoiceOver Accessibility | Apple Fitness+ Revisited | A Review of Evidence 111, An Audio Game Optimized for People who are Blind or Have Low Vision: 15) Checking In on the Accessibility of the Dynamic IslandEvery hardware innovation from Apple brings this question to writer Shelly Brisbin's mind: "Yeah, but how does it work with VoiceOver?" Happily, she concludes that iPhone 14 Pro's Dynamic Island is not only well-implemented for VoiceOver, but occasionally provides info more quickly than a host app can: 16) iOS 16.3.1 Now Available For iPhone Users, Here's What's NewThese updates include fixes for iCloud performance, Siri and Find My, and Crash Detection optimizations for iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro models. Head below for the full release notes: 17 Apple Releases Software Updates for iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, tvOS, and HomePod | AppleVis | February 13th 2023Apple has released updates for its software platforms, including iOS 16.3.1 and iPadOS 16.3.1, which aim to provide important bug fixes and security updates. These updates address issues such as unresponsive or incorrect iCloud settings display, Siri requests for Find My not working, and crash detection optimizations for iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro models: 18) NLS BARD Support: Call For VolunteersNLS has developed a BARD skill that can be used on the Amazon and Google Smart Speakers. We are currently seeking interested BARD patrons to assist in beta testing the skill. In order to participate, you must meet the following criteria: 19) Candywriter's Betrayal of the Blind and Low Vision Gaming Community: Announcing the Forced Removal of the BitLife AppleVis App Directory Entries | AppleVis | David GoodwinI regret to inform the community that we have received a notice from legal agents acting on behalf of Candywriter, the developers of the BitLife series of games, alleging that our App Directory entry for BitLife - Life Simulator is infringing on their intellectual property rights. The notice is issued in accordance with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act of 1998 (DMCA) and requires us to immediately remove access to the copyrighted material: 20) Just Released Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra Unboxing | Blind Android Users Podcast | YouTubeJohn Dier unboxes the Galaxy S23 phone and takes us around the setup screen: 21) Android 14 Preview 1 Is Out, Will Officially Ban Installation Of Old AppsGoogle is kicking off the months-long developer preview process for Android's latest version, which will get a final release in the second half of the year. Even with multiple previews, Google likes to keep the final set of Android features under wraps at least until its I/O conference in May, so we can't look at the features here to determine the scope of Android 14. These are just some of the features Google wants developers to have a head start on: 22) New BrailleSense 6 and 6 Mini Firmware Patch Release | HIMSHIMS is pleased to announce this patch release for the BrailleSense 6 and BrailleSense 6 mini notetakers. This firmware is available immediately as an offline upgrade only. This update fixes several issues, including accessibility in the Google Play Store, and also includes several feature updates. Please refer to the release notes for a complete list of changes. To access the latest firmware and release notes, visit the page for your specific notetaker: 23) This Affordable AR Device Projects Real-Time Captions In Front Of Your Eyes | Cool Blind TechMeet TranscribeGlass, an affordable AR device that attaches to your glasses and, paired with your transcription software of choice, projects real-time captions in front of your eyes. The device comes from CEO and co-founder Madhav Lavakare, Yale '25, and co-founder Tom Pritsky M.S. '23. Both students have close ties to the world of assistive tech and independently pursued the idea before joining forces in 2021: 24) IWalk — A Talking Power Bank And TWBlue Tutorials Now Available Free From Mystic AccessMystic Access is now offering two tutorials for free. One is for the TWBlue Twitter Client and the other is about the IWalk Power Bank. Both are available in MP3 only. You may download them at: 25) HIMS YouTube Channel For The SensePlayerKeep track of this YouTube channel from HIMS as more YouTube demos are added for the SensePlayer. Explanations of functions are well described: 26) Mozilla Plans Ground-Up Ui Redesign For Thunderbird Email Client This JulyWhy does Thunderbird look so old, and why does it take so long to change? 27) The Future Of Thunderbird: Why We're Rebuilding From The Ground UpThunderbird is quickly approaching its 20th anniversary as a standalone email client. And as we get closer to this year's release of Thunderbird 115 "Supernova" we're hearing a certain question more and more often: "Why does Thunderbird look so old, and why does it take so long to change?" — A notable percentage of Thunderbird users. It's certainly a valid one, so let's spend some time answering it: 28) Thunderbird 115 Supernova Preview: The New Folder PaneIn our last blog post, we announced that we're rebuilding the Thunderbird UI from scratch, with the first results coming to Thunderbird 115 "Supernova" this July. We also explained why it's necessary to begin removing some technical and interface debt, and to modernize things in order to sustain the project for decades to come. That post may have caused you to worry that Thunderbird 115's interface would be radically different and ship with less customization options. Perhaps fearful you'd have to relearn how to use the application. Nothing could be further from the truth! In this post — and in future Supernova previews — we want to put all those worries to rest by showing you how Thunderbird 115 will be intuitive and welcoming to new users, while remaining familiar and comfortable for veteran users: 29) How to Recover Apple ID Accounts with Advanced Data Protection Turned On | Apple InsiderEditor (Woodbridge): This article takes you through the steps required to get your Apple ID account back if you choose to use Apple's new Advanced Data protection. Apple Insider: Apple's standard data-safety practices, along with its new ultra-secure protection option, come with some risk if you forget your Apple ID password. Here's what to do if that happens: 30) HIMS SensePlayer Now Has A Page On The HIMS U.S. Sitehttps://hims-inc.com/product/senseplayer/ 31) Discover What's New in Firefox 110Mozilla has released Firefox 110.0 Stable for all supported operating systems. The new Firefox release introduces GPU sandboxing on Windows, improved importing of user data from browsers, performance improvements, and a lot more: 32) The Hable One — A Smartphone Remote Controller For The Blind | YouTubeA demonstration of the Hable One, a smartphone and tablet remote control for the blind and visually impaired: 33) WhatsApp Working on New Feature To Transcribe Audio Messages Into TextBecause this feature is still in beta, there are a few limitations with language settings and availability dependent on if words can be identified at all. But in a win for privacy, all transcripts are processed on the device and won't be uploaded to WhatsApp or Apple servers: 34) Doctoral Graduate Develops Method For Visually Impaired To More Easily Read Non-Text Information | YouTubeCouncil for Scientific and Industrial Research voice computing researcher and developer Dr. Rynhardt Kruger has developed methods that could make it easier for blind or visually impaired people to read non-textual graphical information in electronic documents: 35) Want To Learn Braille? But Not Sure How To Get Started?Are you interested in learning braille but not sure how to get started? Check out this excellent resource from The Braillists Foundation: 36) Focus Blue Braille Display: Keys and Controls | YouTube | Freedom Scientific TrainingIn this brief overview, Ron Miller takes us on a tour of the keys and controls of the Focus Braille Display Line: 37) Top 11 Tips And Tricks For Dexcom G7 Users Using An iPhone And Apple WatchThe new Dexcom G7 builds upon its predecessor, G6, by introducing a much smaller all-in-one sensor and transmitter system that is easier to use, and provides a better mobile application than its predecessor, while also powering up faster than rival CGM systems. The G7 has a smaller sensor and a smaller sensor wire for your comfort: 38) Master The Windows Key Alphabet With These 10 Amazing Keyboard ShortcutsHere are the 9 most important keyboard shortcuts in the Windows key alphabet: 39) The 10 Best On-Ear Headphones for 2023: Beats, Jabra, Sennheiser and More | CNetAre tiny earbuds or massive headphones not your vibe? Here are the best on-ear headphones for 2023: 40) Wireless Power Transfer For Implantable Medical Devices That Restore Sight | MedicalXpressMost blind people are born with normal vision and lose their sight over time, due to medical causes or an accident. Often, the visual cortex in the brain is still capable of interpreting electrical signals, but the eyes or the connection between the eyes and brain are damaged or lost. It is possible to restore some form of sight by providing the right electrical signals to the visual cortex with an implant. Ph.D. researcher Tom van Nunen has designed a wireless energy transfer system to safely and reliably connect to the implant, and developed a prototype. Optical information is picked up by the eyes and sent with neuroelectric signals to the visual cortex in the brain. Interpreting this input is what people perceive as seeing. It is known that even blind people are able to perceive some visual cues when their cortex is stimulated by electrical signals: 41) NV Access In-Process For February 10th 2023https://www.nvaccess.org/post/in-process-10th-february-2022/ ➜ 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 Forms section of the Top Tech Tidbits website.Closing: Ongoing | 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: Closing: February 24th 2023 | Survey for AT Specialists and Rehab EngineersThrough the Looking Glass in Berkeley, CA is looking for assistive technology specialists and rehabilitation engineers to complete a survey as part of our NIDILRR-funded Field Initiated Project "Increasing Adaptive Babycare Resources and Intervention Supports with Parents and Caregivers with Physical or Vision Disabilities." Knowledge gained from these surveys will be used to 1) enhance our web-based resource on services and equipment to support parenting and 2) improve online resources and other educational materials for professionals. Rehabilitation engineers and assistive technology professionals who have provided any assessment or intervention services to adults with physical or vision disabilities are eligible to participate. The survey should take 10-15 minutes to complete: Closing: April 24th 2023 | Survey on Technology Used by Visually Impaired Translators and InterpretersA visually impaired student in Translation Studies conducting a research for her dissertation would appreciate if blind or visually impaired translators and/or interpreters would fill in this survey about the technology they use to fulfill their translation-related tasks. She is especially interested in the types of technology used and their influence on the translators' and interpreters' productivity: ➜ 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 Forms section of the Top Tech Tidbits website.February 9th 2023 | Hadley Insights & Sound Bites Podcast: "A Whole New Perspective"Listen in as we hear from Sarah. For her, hearing a blind architect's story changed her perspective on what was possible: February 11th 2023 | More Victor Reader Stream Thoughts, Apple Discussion, And An Atrocious Case Of Airline Discrimination Against Blind ParentsFebruary 11th 2023 | iSee Podcast: Vision Australia Selling The Eone Timepiece, Ming And I Chat About ThisThe Eone Bradley timepiece features raised hour markers that allow you to feel the time by touch: a triangular marker for twelve, elongated line segments for three, six, and nine, and shorter line segments for the other markers. Two magnetized ball bearings travel around the watch face in separate, recessed tracks: one track around the center of the watch face's surface for the minute, and one track around the outside edge of the watch face for the hour. To tell the time by touch, simply run your finger over the raised hour markers, feeling the markers where the ball bearings are located. If either ball bearing moves out of place, shake your wrist and they will snap back to the correct locations. Features: Modern, and stylish. Bold prominent tactile markers “mark” for the passing of time. Out of the box thinking to tell time by position of ball bearings for minute (top face), and hours around the outside. Looks and feels like a quality built product. Various timepieces and bands to choose from for mixing and matching formal ware, casual or in-between. Looks like a cool designed timepiece when warn. As the Braille on the box says "Designed for you. Designed for everyone:" February 11th 2023 | Blind Android Users Podcast Episode 114: Android 14 Developer Preview 1We first talk about what is in the news. We are at 858 YouTube channel subscribers, we thank our listeners for subscribing and sharing the videos. One plus launches the One Plus 11 phone.
RealMe launches the Cola Phone. In our spotlight segment we talk about the just released android 14 developer preview1 also called upside down cake. We talk about some changes and some disappointments. In another spotlight segment we have a demo of Miui which is the preinstalled UI that comes on Xiaomi phones. For our app of the week, we demo App Dash. For our TalkBack Highlights we demo reading containers released in TalkBack 13.1. This episode can be found at: February 15th 2023 | Eyes on Success Episode 2037: The Path to Employment with NSITENSITE is an organization that trains, prepares, and helps blind clients obtain employment. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Matthew Kehl, a blind job seeker who completed a program through NSITE and obtained a Sourcing Specialist certificate. He shares his experiences with the training and support from NSITE in helping him secure 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 Forms section of the Top Tech Tidbits website.February 16th 2023 | When JAWS Does the Unexpected: Top Five JAWS Troubleshooting Tips9AM PT, 10AM MT, 11AM CT, 12PM ET, 5PM GMT February 18th 2023 | Two Powerhouses Collaborate to Share Up-to-Date Info About Retinal Degenerative Diseases9AM PT, 10AM MT, 11AM CT, 12PM ET, 5PM GMT February 20th 2023 | Project INSPIRE: Spring 2023 | Paths To Literacy | 6 Course Offering | Deadline To Register: February 17th 2023Project INSPIRE will be offering six courses. This includes a new course, Nemeth Code Symbols Used in High School and Strategies for Supporting Math Learning. We are offering the opportunity for you to take ONE of the courses. You may choose from the following courses: February 21st 2023 | Don't Hesitate to Communicate, Vispero's Own Blindness and Diversity Awareness Workshop | TPGi9AM PT, 10AM MT, 11AM CT, 12PM ET, 5PM GMT February 22nd 2023 | How to Teach Blind Football to Visually Impaired Female Footballers | Online Seminar | IBSA Blind Football Sports Committee5PM PT, 6PM MT, 7PM CT, 8PM ET, 1AM GMT on 3/23 February 22nd 2023 | Outa Sight Solutions for Leveling Up Your Literacy | The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc.4PM PT, 5PM MT, 6PM CT, 7PM ET, 12AM GMT on 3/23 February 22nd 2023 | RUBY Handheld Magnifiers: A Vision Solution for Every Situation (ACVREP CE Approved, Assistive Technology Webinar) | Access Ingenuity10AM PT, 11AM MT, 12PM CT, 1PM ET, 6PM GMT February 22nd 2023 | Procedural Safeguards and Parental Rights: New Webinar Series with Karen Mayer Cunningham | APH FamilyConnect4PM PT, 5PM MT, 6PM CT, 7PM ET, 12AM GMT on 1/26 February 26th 2023 | How The Blind Can Do STEM (Louis Maher)5PM PT, 6PM MT, 7PM CT, 8PM ET, 1AM GMT on 3/27 February 27th 2023 to March 2nd 2023 | Apply By January 23rd 2023 | Accessible Customer-Centered Communications Workshop | NSITE & Baker Communications, Inc. In PartnershipNSITE, the first organization to provide a continuum of employment services for individuals who are blind or face vision loss, has partnered with one of the leading sales training providers, Baker Communications Inc. (BCI), to offer a virtual instructor-led delivery of their Customer-Centered Communications workshop. This highly engaging and participatory accessible workshop, delivered over four consecutive days (four hours per session), covers a comprehensive six-part system of organized customer communications and selling. After the program, participants will be able to build greater trust with customers, deliver specific customer outcomes effectively, and achieve world-class customer service and sales performance. All NSITE programs are adapted for the learning styles of blind and low-vision learners. Therefore, qualified applicants who are blind or have low vision receive enrollment preference in case classes fill up. Program runs February 27 to March 2, 2023. Apply by January 23rd 2023: February 28th 2023 | Tech It Out | Monthly Hadley Discussion Group5PM PT, 6PM MT, 7PM CT, 8PM ET, 1AM GMT Next Day March 6th 2023 | Lego Braille Bricks Live Session 6: Daily Living Activities | APH8AM PT, 9AM MT, 10AM CT, 11AM ET, 4PM GMT March 8th 2023 | Ability Summit | MicrosoftAbility Summit is a free digital event on March 8, 2023. Discover new accessible technology, learn from leaders with disabilities, and explore how accessibility empowers everyone within an organization, your community, and so much more. During the event, there will be opportunities to learn how everyone can imagine new technologies, leveraging Artificial Intelligence, Assistive Technology, and Inclusive Design to invent the future of inclusion; include people with disabilities and allies in a more inclusive workplace and society; and build technology to empower every person to achieve more: March 8th 2023 | Procedural Safeguards and Parental Rights: New Webinar Series with Karen Mayer Cunningham | APH FamilyConnect4PM PT, 5PM MT, 6PM CT, 7PM ET, 12AM GMT on 1/26 March 11th 2023 | Using Garage Band App to Create a Song | Technology User Group | Maryland State Library for the Blind and Print Disabled (LBPD)7AM PT, 8AM MT, 9AM CT, 10AM ET, 3PM GMT March 13th 2023 through March 17th 2023 | 2023 38th Annual CSUN Assistive Technology ConferenceWelcome. Whether you have been attending the conference for years or are planning to attend your first, the CSUN Assistive Technology Conference, also known as the CSUN Conference, is the ultimate community experience and the premier forum on technology for all persons with disabilities. For over 37 years, California State University, Northridge's Center on Disabilities has sponsored the conference, providing a platform for researchers, practitioners, educators, exhibitors and more from around the world, where they can share knowledge, innovations, and best practices to promote inclusion for all. Building on the momentum from the 2022 conference, exciting new plans are in the works to enhance the conference experience. We encourage you to join us in Anaheim, California in 2023, where attendees can attend Pre-Conference Workshops, the yearly Keynote Address, Featured Presentations, General Sessions, Sponsor Showcase Suites and the Exhibit Hall. We also continue developing new programming to build community and networking opportunities. Check back often or follow us on social media for the latest updates, details, and deadlines. For information on sponsor or exhibitor opportunities, please visit our Opportunities page or email us at conference@csun.edu 📧️. We can't wait until the CSUN Conference community is back together to learn, share and connect: March 15th 2023 and March 16th 2023 | 2023 3rd Annual Axe-Con | Building Accessible Experiences | The World's Largest Digital Accessibility ConferenceDeque Systems, the trusted leader in digital accessibility, has announced the third annual axe-con conference will return on March 15-16th, 2023. With the success of axe-con over the past two years, Deque will continue to host the conference as a free virtual event again next year. Axe-con is an open and inclusive digital accessibility conference that welcomes developers, designers, business users, and accessibility professionals of all experience levels to a new kind of accessibility conference focused on building, testing, and maintaining accessible digital experiences: March 17th 2023 | On My Terms: Working With Visual Assistance Apps | Older Individuals Who Are Blind Technical Assistance Center (OIB-TAC)12PM PT, 1PM MT, 2PM CT, 3PM ET, 8PM GMT March 21st 2023 | Small Changes for Big Impact: Creating Accessible Word Documents | TPGi9AM PT, 10AM MT, 11AM CT, 12PM ET, 5PM GMT March 21st 2023 and March 22nd 2023 | Multiple Perspectives 2023 | Americans With Disabilities Act Multiple Perspectives On Access, Inclusion, & Disability Conference | Ohio State University"It is time to move beyond the letter of the law to the spirit of the law; to shift our focus from redressing human and environmental problems through remedial design to preventing problems through holistic design." -Leslie Kanes Weisman. As a modern land grant university, an important part of Ohio State University's mission is outreach and engagement, serving the community through a variety of activities. During the tenth anniversary year of the Americans With Disabilities Act the Multiple Perspectives On Access, Inclusion And Disability conference was created to help fulfill this mission. In short, the goal of the conference is to encourage the kind of change suggested by Leslie Kanes Weisman in the opening quote. It is hoped that the annual conference will serve as a catalyst for positive change and a springboard for collaborations with our partners in education, business, public, and social service. Each year a series of workshops will provide a forum for individuals and organizations to expand their knowledge and perspectives, and an opportunity to increase community resources through the synergy of collaboration. The workshops are designed to bring a diverse audience together to discuss the full spectrum of disability issues and experiences. To ensure broad participation from the university community, business, state and local government, educators, advocacy organizations, social service agencies, and individuals with disabilities sponsors are sought each year to subsidize conference participants. Register: March 22nd 2023 | Procedural Safeguards and Parental Rights: New Webinar Series with Karen Mayer Cunningham | APH FamilyConnect4PM PT, 5PM MT, 6PM CT, 7PM ET, 12AM GMT on 1/26 March 28th 2023 | Tech It Out | Monthly Hadley Discussion Group5PM PT, 6PM MT, 7PM CT, 8PM ET, 1AM GMT Next Day April 5th 2023 | Lego Braille Bricks Live Session 7: Music | APH8AM PT, 9AM MT, 10AM CT, 11AM ET, 4PM GMT April 8th 2023 | How To Upgrade To Windows 11 | Technology User Group | Maryland State Library for the Blind and Print Disabled (LBPD)7AM PT, 8AM MT, 9AM CT, 10AM ET, 3PM GMT April 25th 2023 | Tech It Out | Monthly Hadley Discussion Group5PM PT, 6PM MT, 7PM CT, 8PM ET, 1AM GMT Next Day May 3rd 2023 | Lego Braille Bricks Live Session 8: STEM | APH8AM PT, 9AM MT, 10AM CT, 11AM ET, 4PM GMT May 9th 2023 through May 12th 2023 | John Slatin AccessU 2023 | KnowbilityJoin us virtually or in Austin, TX. John Slatin AccessU is an annual conference where tech professionals, content creators, policymakers, and advocates come together for deep learning in accessible digital design: May 13th 2023 | Travel Tools and Apps | Technology User Group | Maryland State Library for the Blind and Print Disabled (LBPD)7AM PT, 8AM MT, 9AM CT, 10AM ET, 3PM GMT May 16th 2023 through May 18th 2023 | Virtua11y Web Accessibility Conference 2023 | NomensaNomensa's free, virtual web accessibility and digital inclusion conference: May 18th 2023 | Global Accessibility Awareness Day Help us celebrate the 12th Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD)! The purpose of GAAD is to get everyone talking, thinking and learning about digital access and inclusion, and the more than One Billion people with disabilities/impairments: June 2nd 2023 | ATHEN Sixth Annual Accessibility Summer Camp 20236AM PT, 7AM MT, 8AM CT, 9AM ET, 2PM GMT May 23rd 2023 | Tech It Out | Monthly Hadley Discussion Group5PM PT, 6PM MT, 7PM CT, 8PM ET, 1AM GMT Next Day June 7th 2023 | Lego Braille Bricks Live Session 9: Orientation & Mobility | APH8AM PT, 9AM MT, 10AM CT, 11AM ET, 4PM GMT June 27th 2023 | Tech It Out | Monthly Hadley Discussion Group5PM PT, 6PM MT, 7PM CT, 8PM ET, 1AM GMT Next Day July 25th 2023 | Tech It Out | Monthly Hadley Discussion Group5PM PT, 6PM MT, 7PM CT, 8PM ET, 1AM GMT Next Day August 22nd 2023 | Tech It Out | Monthly Hadley Discussion Group5PM PT, 6PM MT, 7PM CT, 8PM ET, 1AM GMT Next Day September 21st 2023 | Inclusive Design 24Inclusive Design 24 (#id24) is a free 24-hour online event for the global community. It celebrates inclusive design and shares knowledge and ideas from analogue to digital, from design to development, from planners to practitioners, and everything and everyone in between: September 26th 2023 | Tech It Out | Monthly Hadley Discussion Group5PM PT, 6PM MT, 7PM CT, 8PM ET, 1AM GMT Next Day October 24th 2023 | Tech It Out | Monthly Hadley Discussion Group5PM PT, 6PM MT, 7PM CT, 8PM ET, 1AM GMT Next Day November 6th 2023 through November 10th 2023 | Accessing Higher Ground | Association on Higher Education And Disability (AHEAD)Accessible Media, Web and Technology Conference. 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