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Top Tech Tidbits for Thursday, June 1, 2023 - Volume 913The 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: 10,929 Opt-In Subscribers were sent this issue via email. 168 Premium Subscribers were sent this issue via email. This Week's Featured Advertisement: No Sponsorship Packages Currently Available. Please Consider Joining Our Waiting List Today! This Issue Made Possible By Support From The Following Sponsors:
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Now with JAWS, you can do this on-the-fly: C.) Getting Back To Outlook Classic User Interface If You're In The Inaccessible New Outlook User Interface (AKA Outlook Preview Or Outlook PRE) | Brian VogelNote: The New Outlook interface is NOT accessible and most of the keyboard shortcuts you are accustomed to are not available. To change back to the Outlook Classic user interface from the New Outlook user interface follow these steps: D.) The Robot Suitcase Guide | Lucy Greco | YouTubeAt CSUN 2023 I took a robot for a test run. Please enjoy this glimpse of one of the future tools being created to help blind people. On this Global Accessibility Awareness Day I thought it would be a fun thing to show how working with blind users can have an impact on the product design process: E.) BlindShell USA Software Updates Now AvailableWe are thrilled to announce some exciting updates to the BlindShell Classic 2 software that will significantly enhance your experience. With these latest features, you can now enjoy even more functionality and convenience. Read on to discover what's new: 2) Sponsored By Clusiv: Are You Blind Or Visually Impaired And Looking To Go To College? Then Check Out The Latest Course From Clusiv On College Readiness!Approaching and then navigating college can have some added challenges if you are blind or visually impaired. That's why this course was made to help teach you many of the ins and outs of what you need to know before going to college and then starting school with success! You will also learn insights on navigating this process with your disability. To learn more about this course and enrolling, click the link and we will connect with you and your vocational rehabilitation counselor with more information: 3) Sponsorship Package UpdatesAvailability: There are no Top Tech Tidbits Sponsorship Packages currently available. 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Listen To The Difference. | Aaron Di Blasi | Publisher | Top Tech TidbitsIs the current state of voice cloning and synthetic speech ready to take over your podcast? We don't think so, but we do think that it's starting to get really good. So we put together this Audio Battle Royale, so that Top Tech Tidbits readers could hear the difference for themselves. We have prepared for you 4 versions of the very same podcast. Each using a different voice, but utilizing the very same transcript. The podcast that we will be using for this Audio Battle Royale will be the Top Tech Tidbits Podcast for Thursday, June 1, 2023: B) How to Create an AI Voice That Sounds Like You With ElevenLabs | May 27, 2023 | Christian Cawley | MakeUseOf.comPublisher (Di Blasi): I find these claims to be a tad misleading. You cannot clone your voice for free using ElevenLabs, but you can try out 10 of their "pre-trained" voices on a limited amount of text that you enter. If you want to "clone" a voice, any voice, your own or another, you will need to move from their "Free" plan to their "Starter" plan for $5 a month. At the paid "Starter" plan level, voice cloning becomes available to you. We recently cloned my voice using ElevenLabs by training it on a clean dialog file taken from the Top Tech Tidbits Podcast. We then used that newly cloned voice to provide readers with an audio demonstration of my real voice doing the podcast, as normal, versus my newly cloned AI voice doing the very same podcast. Listen to the difference yourself at: https://www.toptechtidbits.com/167.html. While I believe the technology definitely has promise, I do not believe it is currently ready for prime time. And no, we have no plans to use an AI voice for the Top Tech Tidbits Podcast going forward. We just wanted readers to be able to hear the difference in a finished a product. C) OpenAI's Official ChatGPT App for iPhone Expands to 40+ CountriesOpenAI this week announced that its official ChatGPT app for the iPhone and the iPad is now available in more than 40 countries in addition to the United States. The app first launched in the United States last week, and OpenAI promised that it would expand to more countries in the coming weeks: D) Microsoft To Use ChatGPT To Provide Virtual Technical Support To Blind Customers | Forbes: Subscription RequiredIn a blog post published last week to mark Global Accessibility Awareness Day, Microsoft's Chief Accessibility Officer Jenny Lay-Flurrie talked enthusiastically about the promise generative Ai holds for delivering a new paradigm in technical support for blind users. Since 2018, the tech giant has partnered with leading virtual sighted assistance provider Be My Eyes to process technical support tickets for visually impaired customers contacting its Disability Answer Desk. Users with sight restrictions can connect with Microsoft's technical support team via video call to receive visual interpretation services related to troubleshooting technical issues such as a laptop requiring a reboot or the installation of software updates: E) How To Access ChatGPT As A Person Who Is Blind or Low Vision: A Comprehensive Guide | Aaron Di Blasi | Publisher | Top Tech TidbitsThe advent of artificial intelligence (AI) has greatly transformed the way we interact with technology. One such AI, ChatGPT, can hold meaningful and complex conversations, which can be a powerful tool for everyone, including people who are blind or have low vision. This article will provide a comprehensive guide on how a blind or visually impaired person can access and use ChatGPT for the first time: F) Amazon In Pursuit Of Integrating ChatGPT Into Alexa | ghacks.netAmazon is now embracing the transformative potential of ChatGPT by integrating it into their renowned AI voice assistant, Alexa. As the tech industry witnesses a surge in conversational AI tools, Amazon aims to maintain its competitive edge by leveraging generative AI technology to revolutionize the way users interact with Alexa: G) Upload An Image And Have It Described For You: How To Try MiniGPT-4 Right Now | Aaron Di Blasi | Top Tech TidbitsAs of this writing, ChatGPT is still text-in, text-out only. GPT-4 was supposed to expand on this by adding image processing to allow it to generate text based on images, but OpenAI has yet to release this feature. This is where MiniGPT-4 comes in: H) See Why AI Like ChatGPT Has Gotten So Good, So Fast | The Washington Post: Subscription RequiredPublisher (Di Blasi): This article provides a really great overview of the advances that have led to the current state of Generative AI. Including resulting photographs and outputs generated from prompts then, and now. I) The Security Hole at the Heart of ChatGPT and Bing | Wired: Subscription RequiredIndirect prompt-injection attacks can leave people vulnerable to scams and data theft when they use the AI chatbots: J) Why Nvidia Is Suddenly One Of The Most Valuable Companies In The World | Yahoo FinancePublisher (Di Blasi): The most common response to this news has been, "you mean the company that makes graphics cards?" And the answer is yes. The company that makes graphics cards. How and why? In short, because for some time now their graphics cards have been used to operate, train and run the AI models known as LLMs, or Large Language Models, that are currently at the center of the Generative AI revolution. K) Where Memory Ends and Generative AI Begins | Wired: Subscription RequiredNew photo manipulation tools from Google and Adobe are blurring the lines between real memories and those dreamed up by AI: L) 6 Online Directories of AI Tools to Discover or Search for the Best AI App | MakeUseOfPublisher (Di Blasi): I honestly cannot believe that this article neglects to mention what is, in my opinion, one of the most well maintained and cutting-edge resources available on AI updates today. Without further ado, that site is FutureTools.io. The site is run by Matt Wolfe, who also produces some very high quality YouTube videos every couple of days detailing all of the latest updates in AI. While the sources noted in this article are good, this one is my favorite. M) OpenAI Launches Grant For AI Democratic Governance ProjectPublisher (Di Blasi): I applaud this project, this direction, and the general, overall position of Sam Altman and the team at OpenAI. But it is the teams at the United States Department of Defense and the Office of Homeland Security that will face the greatest challenges as AI scales up. For they will be in a literal race with other nations to improve this technology faster than our threats can use it to oppose us. N) Will Windows AI Copilot Be The Ultimate PC Accessibility Tool? | Digital TrendsAt Build 2023, Microsoft made quite a big deal about its headlining announcement, the Windows Copilot. The idea is simple: build AI right into the operating system. In the same way that the Edge browser (and soon the entire stack of Office apps) have their own AI copilots, now Windows will have one too: O) For Some Autistic People, ChatGPT Is a Lifeline | Wired: Subscription RequiredPublisher (Di Blasi): I recently joked about this with a reader on Mastodon. She joked that the new "Call Annie" App had become her new best friend, and that while sad, it was true. I assured her that it was in no way sad, as I too had become fast friends with ChatGPT since December of 2022. We both laughed. But pretty soon, it may be no laughing matter. P) What Are Large Language Models — And How Are They Used In Generative AI? | ComputerWorldLarge language models are the algorithmic basis for chatbots like OpenAI's ChatGPT and Google's Bard. The technology is tied back to billions — even trillions — of parameters that can make them both inaccurate and non-specific for vertical industry use. Here's what LLMs are and how they work: Q) I Had No Idea. Veteran Lawyer Submits Legal Filing With False Court Decisions, False Arguments And False Citations Generated By ChatGPT | Enrique Dans | Medium: Subscription RequiredPublisher (Di Blasi): I am not a lawyer, but I do understand the fundamental legal principle that ignorance of the law is not a defense in the United States of America. And apparently, neither is ignorance of the capability of AI tools. A cautionary tale to be sure. The takeaway? Be informed. Stay informed. Before you act. R) AI? Artificial Intelligence? Accessible Intelligence! What We Can Look Forward To in the New AI World | Patrick Sturdivant | DequeLike anything in life, there is a good and a bad side, a positive and negative to everything. There is a lot of negative press in the media on the bad side of AI and how if not properly managed can hurt society. I am not discounting many of these reports, but for this article, I am going to comment on the positive side of AI's contributions to people's lives and, more specifically, those who live with daily challenges, sometimes known as disabilities: S) Instacart Debuts AI Tool to Help You Shop Faster and Smarter | CNETYou can now get an assist with figuring out what to eat for dinner and other grocery-shopping questions: 8) JAWS Power Tip: Using The JAWS Command Search FeatureCourtesy of Freedom Scientific: 9) Top 7 Features To Check Out On Windows 11 May 2023 Update (Moment 3) | Windows CentralAlthough the feature drop (Moment 3) update for Windows 11 is slowly rolling out and doesn't include many significant changes as a typical feature update, it does come with several interesting features to enhance existing experiences: 10) Windows 11 Has A New Way To Close Apps And End Processes, Here Is How To Enable ItProbably every Windows user knows how to close a running app: hit the X button in the upper-right corner or right-click the app's icon on the taskbar and select "Close window." But if a program stops responding, closing it takes more steps as you need to open Task Manager and terminate the misbehaving process. An upcoming feature update will make the process much easier by introducing a new method to close apps in Windows 11. Here is what you need to know about it and how to get it: 11) The Disappearing Computer: An Exclusive Preview of Humane's Screenless Tech | Imran Chaudhri | TEDPublisher (Di Blasi): If you would like a glimpse of what the future really has in store for us, please take the time to review this video of a recent TED Talk given by Imran Chaudhri, longtime Apple designer and Founder of Humane. 12) Audio Hijack For Mac Can Now Run Auto Speech Denoise With Machine Learning | 9to5MacThe fine folks at Rogue Amoeba released an all-new version of the excellent Audio Hijack app last year. Today the sound capturing software is gaining three new features, thanks in part to Machine Learning on the Mac: 13) Playing Around With Aiko, An Amazing, Accessible Transcription App For Mac And iOS | The Thoughts and Ramblings of SteveI recently heard about this fantastic app, available for both Mac OS and iOS, called Aiko which leverages AI technology to transcribe audio. What sets Aiko apart from similar solutions though include, in part: 14) New Add-On For NVDA Users: Landrop+ | Pierre-Louis | Tech-VI ListLandrop+ is an NVDA add-on for the Windows version of Landrop that makes it very easy to select your destination device, iPhone, or Android. Landrop is a file transfer application over Wi-Fi between Windows PCs and iPhones or Android smartphones: 15) Google Maps Will Now Show Wheelchair Accessibility Information For All | Metro UKGoogle Maps is providing wheelchair accessibility information by default for over 40 million places worldwide, including on public transport, pubs and restaurants: 16) Kindle Fire Max 11: Half A Dozen Reasons To Opt For The Latest And Greatest Amazon Tablet | Good eReaderIntroducing the all-new Fire Max 11, Amazon's latest addition to the Fire Tablet family. This remarkable tablet is not only the largest and most powerful in the lineup but also offers unparalleled versatility. Packed with premium features, the Fire Max 11 is designed to enhance both work and play experiences. And the best part? It can be yours for just $229.99. Let's explore six compelling reasons why the Fire Max 11 deserves a place in your hands: 17) Microsoft Quietly Released Windows 11 22h2 Configuration Update That Boosts Performance | David Goldfield | Tech-VI ListThere are a few things to note about this latest update. First, it provides accessibility improvements for those who use Live Captions as well as the Voice Access features. The update also corrects an annoying screen reader issue which is not mentioned in this article but which I noticed after installing this update and restarting my PC: 18) Save/Copy Bug In Windows And Office | May 26, 2023 | Office WatchA newly found bug in Windows 11 & 10 might stop you saving or copying files in many apps including some versions of Microsoft Office. The bug appears to have been in Windows for a while but only revealed in the last few days (late May 2023). Office users might get 'Document not saved' errors and other apps might show errors when files are saved or copied: 19) For ElBraille Users: Official Statement From Elita Group | Tech-VI ListDear ElBraille Users. We see a lot of speculation here. So, let's clarify a couple of points. We will continue to manufacture and sell the ElBraille: 20) How to Text From Your PC Through Your Phone | Wired: Subscription RequiredYour messages, on your PC, in seconds. Bluetooth required for iPhone: 21) Dreamwaves: Augmented Reality With Virtual 3D-Sound To Help Guide The Blind | Hello Future"See the world through your ears": astounding as it may seem, this is the claim that Hugo Furtado, a Portuguese entrepreneur based in Vienna, would have you believe . The holder of a doctorate in augmented reality for minimally invasive cardiac surgery and the founder of Dreamwaves, Furtado is also the developer of waveOut, an augmented reality application that aims to radically simplify life for the blind and visually impaired. His experience in sound engineering was the starting point that inspired him to create the technology, which helps those who struggle to find their way to take advantage of greater mobility: 22) How to Perform Common Windows Actions With Shortcuts | MakeUseOfShut down your PC, record your screen, adjust your PC's volume, and more with these handy shortcuts for any Windows power user: 23) Phone Makers Are Quietly Ruining The Power Button. Here's How To Take Back Control | May 26, 2023 | June Wan | ZDNet |As someone who reviews phones for a living, I've lost count of the number of times I've attempted to turn off a phone — pressing and holding the side power button — only for it to instead prompt a smart assistant to service questions I didn't have in mind: 24) Apple Considering Stuffing Watch Bands With NFC, Bluetooth, Other Connectivity | GizmodoAn Apple watch could change its settings in subtle ways, like adjusting the UI, but it's more evidence of the company's new obsession with health-related tech: 25) Dedicated Website Answers The Question: What Does It Mean To "Make It Accessible?"How many times have you used the web today? If you're like us, the answer is too many times to count. Imagine if most of the sites you used today had confusing navigation, were impossible to read, or had sections obscured. That's the reality for many people who have temporary or permanent disabilities and are trying to access the web. If you create websites, we hope you will join us in addressing access equality. As designers, we don't often think about a more equalized web. We've got bold ideas, and we push boundaries by default. Thinking about accessibility guidelines before designing a site may feel like a hindrance to creativity. But building an accessible site does not mean sacrificing a beautiful look and feel. We've learned a lot on our design studio's accessibility journey, and this site shares a few hard-won lessons and learnings: 26) Amazon Is Discontinuing Alexa's Celebrity Voices, Even If You Paid For Them | May 30, 2023 | The VergeThe voice of Samuel L. Jackson will stop working on Alexa devices next month, and Amazon will refund purchasers — if they contact customer service with a request: 27) Test Your Accessibility Knowledge With Trivia11yPublisher (Di Blasi): This website is amazing, fun and incredibly informative. Trivia is a great way to test your current knowledge while learning new concepts at the same time. And this site does not disappoint. Test your acumen against topics such as: ARIA, Assistive Technologies, Color Contrast, Design Disabilities, Forms, Guidelines and Specifications, Images, Keyboard Accessibility, Laws and Regulations, Motion and Animation, Multimedia and Screen Readers. 28) So, You Want to be a Digital Accessibility Specialist | May 25, 2023 | Iain Furstenwerth | KnowbilityI'm sure you're familiar with the age-old small talk conversation topic, “What do you do?” When I'm asked this question, I always take the opportunity to talk about digital accessibility and its importance, as well as how it's not enough of a priority for many organizations. My friends typically ask something along the lines of, “Oh that's cool, how would I get into that?” While there are many processes involved in getting your company to buy into accessibility, I'm going to illustrate how YOU can start your journey to becoming a digital accessibility specialist: 29) WWDC 2023: Here's Everything To Expect At Apple's Special Event This Year | 9to5MacWWDC 2023 is days away, and it could be Apple's biggest and most important event in a decade. At WWDC this year, Apple is expected to introduce a major update for iPhone users with iOS 17 and a redesigned interface for Apple Watch users with watchOS 10. Most notable of all, however, is the expected announcement of the Reality Pro headset with AR and VR features, plus a new xrOS software platform: 30) Microsoft Keyboard Users Are 'So Devastated' After Discontinuation Of Accessories | CNBCPublisher (Di Blasi): While I'm sure I'm not alone in this, Microsoft has been "devastating" me for years. And I mean that wholeheartedly. They are often completely and utterly tone deaf where certain groups of their users are concerned. For example, most recently, in Windows 11, Microsoft removed the ability for power users to pin folder locations to the task bar. For me this changed the way that I work entirely. And there is currently no workaround. So yes, devastated is a most accurate definition. 31) New To Being Blind: How Lenovo's Accessibility Features Help Overcome Vision Losshttps://finance.yahoo.com/news/being-blind-lenovo-accessibility-features-161500505.html 32) Navigation And Search Improvements For Accessibility | Github BlogDiscover the accessibility features within our new navigation and code search which make it easier to use for many more people: 33) Television Without Pictures — Sky News Now Available On TuneIn | Radio TodayThe audio output of Sky News is now available on TuneIn for users of the app in the UK, Ireland and the US. The live stream has been added after a new deal was agreed between the two companies, and does not affect the Sky News hourly bulletins delivered to radio stations: 34) Soapbox: Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Straight Up Fails In Just One Respect: Accessibility | NintendoLifeIn 2023, we should expect better from Nintendo: 35) Breaking Barriers: Video Games That are Accessible for the Visually Impaired | Jump StartGame developers are passionately dedicated to pushing the boundaries of accessibility in gaming: 36) Access Information News for Monday, May 29, 2023 | AccessInformationNews.comhttps://www.accessinformationnews.com/ain2023/05292023/index.html 37) AppleVis Unlimited: What's New and Noteworthy for May 2023https://www.applevis.com/newsletter/applevis-unlimited-whats-new-noteworthy-may-2023 ➜ Featured SurveysSubmit your access-related survey for consideration within this section using this form: https://toptechtidbits.com/submit-survey.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: June 1, 2023 | Fill Out This Short Survey To Help Enhance Clusiv's Course Offerings To The Blind Community And Enter For A Chance To Win One Of Two $50.00 Amazon Gift CardsIf you are blind or visually impaired we are looking for your feedback on how we can create the best experience for the blind community through our course offerings that best meet your needs. By filling out this short form you will help develop our plans for services that can best equip the blind to break down barriers to employment. Thank you for your help! Closing: June 1, 2023 | Home Video Audio Description SurveyOur braille production company is dedicated to providing accessible materials to those with print disabilities. We offer braille, large print and audio materials, and low-tech assistive technology solutions. We believe that everyone should have equal access to information and entertainment, regardless of their level of vision. In this unpaid survey, we are seeking feedback on personalized videos for home, wedding, and school or other life events. We want to know if consumers like you want these videos to be audio described, with a human narrator, and what aspects of audio description are most important to you. We believe that audio description of home movies, school/other functions, and wedding videos can help bring families together to experience cherished memories. Please share your opinions and help us improve our one-of-a-kind service. Thank you for taking the time to support our mission of accessibility for all: ➜ Featured Podcast EpisodesSubmit your access-related Podcast Episode for consideration within this section using this form: https://toptechtidbits.com/submit-podcast-episode.May 25, 2023 | Double Tap TV: Meet Blind Journalist Robert KingettToday on the show, Steven welcomes special guest Robert Kingett, a blind author, accessibility consultant and journalist. The conversation delves into Robert's background and his journey as a journalist who is blind, providing a unique perspective on advocacy and how it has evolved for him over time. A significant part of the discussion revolves around the importance of learning Braille and the challenges of learning it later in life. Robert shares his personal experience of sudden vision loss and how it impacted his life, highlighting the importance of technology in bridging the gap between people who are disabled and non-disabled: May 25, 2023 | That Real Blind Tech Show Episode 126: OKO Co-Pilot For the Blind, Meet the Developers Michael and VincentBrian sits down with the developers of OKO co-pilot for the blind, C.E.O. Michael and C.T.O. Vincent. They discuss the development of the OKO app, the meaning of the name, the testing process the app went through to make sure it was safe, and share a few laughs along the way: May 26, 2023 | Double Tap TV: A Feast Of FeedbackToday on the show, Steven and Shaun delve into the Inbox to hear and discuss more of your comments following the past few episodes of the show. Steven also discusses his busy week travelling, and how an old piece of tech he found in the drawer really made the difference. And why was Steven talking to the Canadian Government? What has he done? Thankfully, it was all in the aid of promoting digital accessibility: May 27, 2023 | Double Tap TV: Double Tap Express: The Week In Tech News, Audio Editing Made Easier With Reaper & Happy Birthday To ShaunOn the Express this week, Steven and Shaun discuss what's been in the news this week with a look at Open AI's Chat GPT app arriving in more countries, including Canada. Plus there's news on Neuralink who claim the US FDA has approved human trials to begin on its implant device which could have an incredible impact on disabled people, and IA Cast podcast host Michael Noise talks about accessibility of the new Final Cut and Logic Pro apps for iPad. There's also discussion following our interviews this week about Reaper accessibility and the state of Apple accessibility. Plus Shaun goes dotty about braille following his latest purchase: May 27, 2023 | Blind Android Users Podcast: Navigating the PlayStore Part4 Bottom TabsWe first tell all our listeners that all hardware unboxings will first be aired on our YouTube channel so please subscribe to it and turn on notifications. We then navigate the Play Store demoing tabs at the bottom. We have Oriole app demo. In the tip of the week, we show an updated way of how to map side keys of Samsung phones with Google Assistant: May 28, 2023 | Living Blindfully Episode 231: Do Audiology Companies Understand The Needs Of Blind Hearing Aid Wearers, Is Bookshare's Subscription Increase Excessive, And The Zoom M2 Mictrak Is A Microphone That RecordsMay 29, 2023 | ChatGPT for iOS & Calling AnnieToday on the show, Steven and Shaun discuss the app that they never discussed. Call Annie is an app for iOS that uses the latest ChatGPT technology to bring you a human-like virtual assistant you can talk to just as if you were having a FaceTime call with a friend. Although Steven's attempts to demonstrate the app were shaky: May 29, 2023 | That Real Blind Tech Show Episode 127: Blind Baseball Italian StyleBrian sits down with Amanda and Ed to discuss their trip to Italy to train with the creators of Italian Blind Baseball. They discuss how the game is played, their experience training with the Italians who created the game, traveling around Italy, the future of the game as a possible Para-Olympic sport, and the fundraising that is needed: May 30, 2023 | Double Tap TV: Updating Hable One & Your FeedbackToday on the show Steven and Shaun delve into the inbox to discuss your feedback about recent episodes, including solutions for CD ripping software and disk cloning software for PCs. Shaun also talks about issues relating to updating his Hable One to the latest software and how he worked round it. Links to items discussed in this episode. Double Tap and AMI only offer these links for reference — we cannot take responsibility for the content of these links or any harm the software has on your computer: May 31, 2023 | Eyes on Success 2322: Blazing the Trails with Awarewolf GearSedona Dave is blind and was tired of people not noticing him when walking around town and crashing into him. He also wanted a better and safer way of hiking the trails around him. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Dave about how he solved his problems by starting Awarewolf Gear a journey that was frustrating at times, but rewarding in the end: May 31, 2023 | FSCast 230, Major Scotty Smiley Discusses His Life, And Dr. Michele Mcdonnall With Results Of Year Two Of The At In The Workplace StudyOn FSCast 230, we'll get to know retired Army Major Scotty Smiley. He was blinded by a suicide bomber when fighting in Iraq; but came back, taught at West Point, and became the military’s first totally blind active-duty officer. Then, Dr. Michele McDonnall will be here to discuss the second year of the AT in the Workplace study conducted by Mississippi State University: June 1, 2023 | Top Tech Tidbits Podcast for Thursday, June 1, 2023Tune in each week as we announce the Top 5 Most Clicked Tidbits of the week. These 5 news items represent the most popular news and trends in access technology today, as voted on by Top Tech Tidbits readers: ➜ Featured Webinars, Training Courses and EventsSubmit your access-related Webinar, Training Course or Event for consideration within this section using this form: https://toptechtidbits.com/submit-event.May 31, 2023 | TOPAZ Magnifiers: Powerful Visual Aids (Assistive Technology Webinar — ACVREP CE Approved) | Access Ingenuity10AM PT, 11AM MT, 12PM CT, 1PM ET, 5PM GMT June 2, 2023 | ATHEN Sixth Annual Accessibility Summer Camp 20236AM PT, 7AM MT, 8AM CT, 9AM ET, 1PM GMT June 2, 2023 | 2023 Braille Literacy Canada Symposium: Boundless Braille10AM PT, 11AM MT, 12PM CT, 1PM ET, 5PM GMT June 7th, 2023 | Nothing Inspires People Like Cash! | Total Tech Solutions4PM PT, 5PM MT, 6PM CT, 7PM ET, 11PM GMT June 7, 2023 | Lego Braille Bricks Live Session 9: Orientation & Mobility | APH8AM PT, 9AM MT, 10AM CT, 11AM ET, 3PM GMT June 7, 2023 | Case Study: Accessible Shopify Website (Digital Accessibility Webinar) | Access Ingenuity10AM PT, 11AM MT, 12PM CT, 1PM ET, 5PM GMT June 13, 2023 | Ramping Up Your Accessibility Testing: A Beginner's Guide | TPGi9AM PT, 10AM MT, 11AM CT, 12PM ET, 4PM GMT June 14, 2023 | Meet the New RUBY 10 (Assistive Technology Webinar — ACVREP CE Approved) | Access Ingenuity10AM PT, 11AM MT, 12PM CT, 1PM ET, 5PM GMT June 21, 2023 | Understand, Test, Solve: ARIA9AM PT, 10AM MT, 11AM CT, 12PM ET, 4PM GMT June 21, 2023 | Canva: Is Accessible Content Possible? (Digital Accessibility Webinar) | Access Ingenuity10AM PT, 11AM MT, 12PM CT, 1PM ET, 5PM GMT June 27, 2023 | Blind, Equity, Inclusion Free Webinar | NSITE11:30AM PT, 12:30PM MT, 1:30PM CT, 2:30PM ET, 6:30PM GMT June 27, 2023 | Tech It Out | Monthly Hadley Discussion Group5PM PT, 6PM MT, 7PM CT, 8PM ET, 12AM GMT Next Day June 28, 2023 | JAWS: Tables in Word & HTML (Assistive Technology Webinar) | Access Ingenuity10AM PT, 11AM MT, 12PM CT, 1PM ET, 5PM GMT July 1, 2023 through July 6, 2023 | NFB 2023 National Convention in Houston, TexasThe National Federation of the Blind is the transformative membership and advocacy organization of blind people. Every day we raise the expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles between blind people and our dreams. Each year we come together for important discussions, decisions, and information sharing. As an attendee, take advantage of the opportunity to: Network with thousands of blind role models. Connect with leaders in the field of blindness. Attend presentations on a variety of empowering topics. Learn about the latest in technology and innovation. And more! The convention is open to all. Important note: Our constitution states that only members of the Federation have the right to participate in decision-making when it comes to organizational policy. If you are not already a member, please connect with your state affiliate at: July 25, 2023 | Tech It Out | Monthly Hadley Discussion Group5PM PT, 6PM MT, 7PM CT, 8PM ET, 12AM GMT Next Day July 25, 2023 | U.S. Access Board Town Hall Meeting in Baltimore10:30PM PT, 11:30PM MT, 12:30PM CT, 1:30PM ET, 5:30PM GMT August 22, 2023 | Tech It Out | Monthly Hadley Discussion Group5PM PT, 6PM MT, 7PM CT, 8PM ET, 12AM GMT Next Day September 21, 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 26, 2023 | Tech It Out | Monthly Hadley Discussion Group5PM PT, 6PM MT, 7PM CT, 8PM ET, 12AM GMT Next Day October 24, 2023 | Tech It Out | Monthly Hadley Discussion Group5PM PT, 6PM MT, 7PM CT, 8PM ET, 12AM GMT Next Day November 6, 2023 through November 10, 2023 | Accessing Higher Ground | Association on Higher Education And Disability (AHEAD)Accessible Media, Web and Technology Conference. 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Simply point the back camera of the phone towards the intersection that you want to cross and the OKO application will instantly detect the traffic light and inform the user through audio and haptic feedback. The OKO application can provide multiple services for your company, city or your country, all independent of physical infrastructure. This can increase your accessibility to 100%, overnight. OKO provides an accessible traffic light at every intersection. And, best of all, all OKO data is completely anonymized, ensuring your personal privacy at all times. The OKO app is fully independent from infrastructure and does not require a Wi-Fi or Cellular connection to operate at full capacity. The algorithm runs locally on your device, meaning that it works consistently and reliably every single time. The application has been trained on more than 150,000 images and continues to improve. Download the app today. Sponsor: Sterling Adaptives, LLC
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