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In August 2017, we first reported the new Seeing AI app from Microsoft, an intelligent camera that translates images into words for people with low vision or blindness. The app is part of an ongoing research project, founded and led by software engineer Saqib Shaikh, who also worked on the development of Bing search and the Cortana voice assistant. He well understands the needs of people with vision loss, having lost his own sight at the age of seven. It was a labor of love for Saqib, and it appeared to be an incredibly magnanimous gesture on the part of Microsoft. They created the app (so far exclusively) for Apple iOS. The app was, and remains, free on the App Store. As Seeing AI launched, they promised the "best was yet to come," and we'd have to say, that is true: B.) How 'Acoustic Touch' Technology Offers Vision Through Sound | Unite.aiIn an era where technological marvels emerge at a breathtaking pace, a remarkable breakthrough has surfaced from the labs of Australian researchers—'acoustic touch.' This pioneering technology promises to redefine the landscape of assistive devices for the visually impaired. Developed by an industrious team from the University of Technology Sydney, the University of Sydney, and the innovative minds at Sydney start-up ARIA Research, acoustic touch stands as a testament to human ingenuity and compassion. Acoustic touch does not just aim to assist those who navigate the world without sight; it seeks to transform their interaction with their surroundings, turning the ordinary into the extraordinary through auditory signals: C.) How Your Smartphone Can Help If You Have Hearing Loss | Kami Funk | Accessibility.comEighty-five percent of people now own a smartphone. Smartphones are ubiquitous tools nowadays. But did you know they can also be accessibility tools for people with hearing loss or hearing-related disabilities? It's true! Let's take a look at the features that make your smartphone an excellent accessibility tool for hearing-related disabilities: D.) Best Microphones For Zoom, According To The CNET Staff Who Use ThemAs remote work increases globally, online meetings are also on the rise. Having the best microphone for those meetings helps everyone communicate effectively: E) Best Password Managers To Protect Your Data On iOS And macOS | Apple InsiderUsing unique and strong passwords for every website is a must for internet security. Too few people know how to do this, and that's where password managers come in and can make online life easier. There's no doubt about it, actually doing the work to stay safe on the web is hard — and getting harder. 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Learn more today at: https://www.toptechtidbits.com/sponsored-tidbits.html. 9) Follow Top Tech Tidbits On Your Preferred ChannelIn addition to receiving Top Tech Tidbits via email every Thursday morning at 6:00 AM ET you can also pick up the newsletter and its trending articles on any of the following channels: 10) AI UpdatesSkip this Tidbit to skip all updates on AI. A) New Models And Developer Products Announced At DevDay 2023 | OpenAIGPT-4 Turbo with 128K context window, lower prices, the new Assistants API, custom GPTs, GPT-4 Turbo with Vision, the DALL·E 3 API and more: B) Humane Officially Launches The AI Pin, Its OpenAI-Powered Wearable | The VergeIt's a gadget designed for interacting with large language models, not apps, and for talking instead of typing. But it's not yet entirely clear what you're supposed to use it for: C) Humane's AI Pin Promises An 'Ambient Computing' Future For $699 (Plus $24 A Month) | TechCrunchAfter months of leaks and teases, the extremely hyped wearer device has finally officially been revealed — it arrives November 16, 2023: D) Humane's AI Pin Is A $700 Smartphone Alternative You Wear All Day | Wired: Subscription RequiredIf you're willing to clip the Ai Pin to your chest, you can talk, gesture, and tap to take photos or summon a powerful virtual assistant: E) Bridging The Gap In AI: A Call for Inclusive Innovation | Mike Calvo | Pneuma SolutionsAs the CEO of Pneuma Solutions and a blind individual, my journey through the world of technology is one of hope, challenge, and advocacy. The unveiling of the Humane AI Pin initially filled me with excitement, but this quickly turned to dismay when I realized the lack of information on its accessibility features. This isn't just a Humane issue; it reflects a wider trend in the tech industry where the needs of the visually impaired are often overlooked: F) I Touched The AI Pin, Humane's Ambitious Attempt At Replacing Your Phone | Ian Carlos Campbell | InverseIs Humane's AI-equipped and screen-free wearable really the next big thing? G) Embracing OpenAI's Revolutionary Text-to-Speech Technology in iOS Apps | Speech CentralOpenAI has unveiled a groundbreaking text-to-speech technology, poised to redefine voice streaming on digital platforms. It enters the market as a potent rival to established names like Amazon Polly and Google WaveNet, promising an echelon of quality that sets a new industry standard: H) Envisioning the Future: AI and the Quest for Enhanced Accessibility for the Blind Community | Charlotte JoanneIn a time when technological advancements are unfolding at an unprecedented pace, it's crucial for us to try and understand how these developments can foster an inclusive environment, particularly for those of us living in the world without sight: I) Benetech Secures Grant From Patrick J. McGovern Foundation To Further Inclusive AI Initiatives For Education Equity | BenetechAddressing the technology gap with AI-powered STEM Initiatives expands learning opportunities for students with learning differences: J) Forget Bixby, Samsung Announces 'Galaxy AI' For Galaxy S24 Series | Android AuthoritySamsung has introduced Galaxy AI, the new comprehensive artificial intelligence coming to Galaxy phones early next year. Samsung will use both on-device and cloud-based AI processing for Galaxy AI. The company has also given a small example of how Galaxy AI will enable real-time call translations: K) This New Breed of AI Assistant Wants to Do Your Boring Office Chores | Wired: Subscription RequiredAdept AI, a startup in San Francisco founded by veterans of OpenAI, Google, and DeepMind, is today launching an experimental AI agent that automates common chores in a more sophisticated and potentially powerful way than chatbots like ChatGPT. Instead of being limited to using online services that provide APIs to make them accessible to software, ACT-2 attempts to use a computer more like a human — by making sense of the pixels on a display and then taking action to control a browser and online services: L) Chrome Extension: ChatGPT Accessibility Enhancements | GithubChatGPT Accessibility Enhancements is a Chrome extension designed to improve the ChatGPT user interface for screen reader users. Features: Each ChatGPT response is presented with a heading level 3 for easy location by its heading. Announces when GPT begins and finishes generating its response. Adds accessible labels to the buttons that appear under ChatGPT's response, including: Copy Response. Like Response. Dislike Response. Regenerate Response: 11) Apple UpdatesSkip this Tidbit to skip all updates on Apple. A) The Pros and Cons of Apple's HomeKit Secure Video | Wired: Subscription RequiredShopping for a security camera or video doorbell? Before you go all-in on Apple's framework, there are some things to consider: B) iOS Accessible App Spotlight: Be My AI / Be My Eyes (3 of 3) | Illegally Sighted | YouTubeIn this third video covering Be My AI, I try looking at several charts, diagrams, tables, diagrams, and more. Again, I am very impressed with the results. Describing these types of pictures may be extremely helpful for students and professionals: C) How to Change Your Apple Watch Strap: A Step-by-Step Guide | CNETSwapping straps on your Apple Watch is a great way to give it a new look or simply replace a worn-out one. Here's an easy-to-follow guide to doing just that: D) Apple Has Invented A Remote Control Device For Autonomous Vehicles That Could Be Used In A Health Emergency Situation | Patently AppleThe US Patent & Trademark Office has published a patent application from Apple that relates to a vehicle navigation system which can navigate a vehicle through an environment based on driving commands received from a remote control system based on manual operator interaction with an interface of the remote control system. Remote driving control can be engaged based on determination, via processing vehicle sensor data, of a health emergency associated with one or more occupants of the vehicle, and the remote control system can generate remote driving commands which cause the vehicle to be navigated to a particular location without requiring the occupant associated with the health emergency to manually navigate the vehicle: E) Apple Extends Free Period For iPhone 14 Satellite Features | 9to5MacApple has announced it is extending the free usage period for Emergency SOS satellite features for iPhone 14 users. Previously, Apple gave iPhone 14 customers two free years after device activation, which would have began expiring this time next year: 12) JAWS Power Tip: How To Use The Split Braille Feature in JAWS 2024The new Split Braille feature in JAWS 2024 gives Braille display users powerful new functionality, including the ability to view content from different locations on the same Braille line using one of several types of views. When a Split Braille view is active, your Braille display is split into two halves, or regions. Additionally, two vertical lines are displayed between the two regions to show the separation. The use of the Split Braille feature is not restricted to displays of a certain size. It will work with Braille displays of any length though using it with smaller displays may be less beneficial: 13) Sharkvember Shortcuts Weekly Roundup #2 | Freedom ScientificHere at Freedom Scientific, we have renamed the month of November Sharkvember, a month-long celebration of accessibility, creativity, and community. Visit the Sharkvember page for a list of events that will take place during this month. As part of Sharkvember, we are providing daily JAWS and ZoomText keyboard command tips, which we are calling “Sharkvember Shortcuts.” Visit the Sharkvember Shortcuts page each day for a new tip. Each Friday, we will provide a roundup of shortcuts for the week right here on the blog. Here are the Sharkvember Shortcuts for this week: 14) How Password Managers Work | 1PasswordYou've probably heard of a few password management options, like 1Password, Dashlane, and LastPass — but what do they all do? We've all dealt with the pains of password management, but there's a lot more to it. Whether it's repeatedly resetting passwords, searching for your wallet every time you want to make an online purchase, or struggling to securely share passwords, we need digital life management, too — and that's where a password manager comes in. So, let's take a deeper look at what password managers are, how they work, if they're safe, and everything else you may need to know: 15) Navigating Teams on iPhone and iPad with VoiceOver | Vision IrelandTeams is extremely accessible on iOS for VoiceOver users. Just like on Windows, you'll likely receive an email to join a meeting. For the vast majority of users with the Team's app, double tapping here will bring you straight into the Teams meeting waiting room. If you're an advanced user and have multiple accounts in your Team's app, you'll be asked which account you'd like to use first. If you're joining a meeting from an organization with which you have a Team's work account, that's usually top of the list, but you can also flick passed the other accounts heading if you want to use a personal account: 16) The Best Google Calendar Shortcuts | Android PoliceTraditional calendars stop at helping you mark dates, but Google Calendar takes it a step further. You can schedule events, invite guests, and set reminders from small phones and tablets to larger devices. A first glance at the app can be confusing, especially if you're a busy person. Shortcuts aid you in navigating through the interface quickly and save time: 17) 8 FaceTime Gestures That Trigger Cool Reactions On iOS 17 | MashableDid you know you can trigger cool effects like balloons, fireworks, hearts, and even a rainstorm on FaceTime? As long as you're running iOS 17 on a compatible iPhone you can set off fun reactions with a handful of gestures. Try out the following eight gestures to surprise your friends and family during video calls: 18) Introducing The Obstacle Detector App: Travel Tools For The Blind, Obstacle Distance Detection App | Obstacle Detector: Professional | AppleVisEditor (Woodbridge): The Obstacle Detection App for iPhone mainly uses LIDAR, requires an iPhone 12 Pro or above, and includes a 5 minute demo within the app and then an in-app purchase. Worth having a look at and play with. 19) Leasey Update Available: Build 8111 | Brian Hartgen | Tech-VI ListMost people are not backing up their JAWS settings when using JAWS 2023 and so it is not possible to migrate them to JAWS 2024. In addition, possibly due to the number of files involved in such a restoration, a few people have said it is unsuccessful. It is possible that the backup initially was incorrectly carried out in some way and that was certainly the case on one occasion. To compensate for this, there is now an additional option on the Backup and Restore Manager, to migrate basic settings from JAWS 2023 to 2024. It is the third option. This will take a copy of the default settings and voice profiles and migrate them to JAWS 2024, whether the user has backed up settings or not: 20) How To Use Voicify, The Automatic Language Switching Tool By Tech-Freedom | Accessible AndroidIf you're someone who frequently deals with content in multiple languages, a tool or TTS engine that can detect the text language and use an appropriate voice to read it is crucial for you. Unfortunately, Android still lacks a built-in solution that enables voice switching based on the language of the on-screen text. Additionally, neither Jieshuo nor TalkBack screen readers offer a similar feature: 21) Pedesting App Revolutionizes Accessibility With Detailed Indoor Navigation And Inclusive Building Features | Assistive Technology BlogPedesting is a groundbreaking app developed by Nabeel Ramji, who, despite his rare form of cerebral palsy, has navigated significant challenges to create a solution for individuals with disabilities facing barriers in public spaces. Ramji's personal journey, from a childhood with limited speech and mobility to becoming a University of Calgary graduate and a successful professional in real estate, inspired the creation of Pedesting: 22) New PAC 2021 CheckerSome great news for the accessibility community. PAC 2021 (The Free PDF Accessibility Checker and Validator) is now back under its original creators, Axes software. It is no longer affiliated with The PDF/UA Foundation. Download the free checker from the PAC web page at: 23) Accessible Design and the Internet of Things in 2023 | Cam Waller | Accessibility.comThough the term may no longer dominate headlines in 2023, the Internet of Things (IoT) is arguably more relevant than ever. This interconnected network of devices, sensors, and applications has enabled seamless communication and data exchange, transforming how we interact with technology and the rest of the world. And prioritizing accessibility and inclusivity can fully unlock the potential of IoT technologies. But what is the vital role of accessible design within the IoT ecosystem? 24) Introducing Betterbird: An Alternative to the Thunderbird Email ClientDavid Goldfield: This program is a fork of Thunderbird. I have not used it and am therefore not officially recommending or endorsing it but am passing this along for informational purposes only. 25) As Microsoft Blocks Xbox Fighting Game And Disability Accessories, XIM Cheaters Will Escape The Ban | Jez Corden | Windows CentralWhat you need to know: Microsoft is banning third-party "unauthorized" USB accessories from Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One consoles. Many fair accessories are being blocked, from racing wheels to fighting game joysticks and adapters. Disability peripherals will need to connect via a pricy Xbox Adaptive Controller to still function, if they aren't licensed through Microsoft. Getting your accessories licensed through Microsoft can be a difficult and pricy process, and require proprietary security chips from Xbox. Despite Microsoft's assertions that the new policies are to "protect users," it is declining to ban XIM cheating adapters from Xbox consoles. XIM uses Xbox hardware to trick consoles into thinking they're connected to a regular gamepad. However, we've learned that Microsoft does have APIs to block this tech, they just haven't used it for some as-of-yet unknown reason: 26) Microsoft Office 2024 Confirmed: Won't Require A Subscription | ghacks.netMicrosoft Office 2024 exists, does not require a subscription and it will be released in 2024: 27) Envision Glasses Version 2.3 Reveals Supercharged Scene Descriptions And Multilingual Voice Input for Ask EnvisionWe are delighted to announce the latest update release for the Envision glasses, which includes a revamped Describe Scene experience and multilingual support for Ask Envision. Discover all the details here: 28) Could A New Screenreader For Mac Be On The Way? | DoubleTapA blind developer is working on a new project to develop a third-party screenreader for the Mac, similar to NVDA for Windows. Joao Santos, who is from Portugal, is currently creating the new software as he feels there has been "general neglect of MacOS accessibility from Apple" for some time: 29) Why Making Video Games Accessible For Disabled Players Is Empowering — And Good Business | CBC Radio CanadaSony's Access Controller is the latest high-profile device built with disabled gamers in mind: 30) New Platform Launches To Help Web Designers Navigate Accessibility Guidelines | Abbey Bamford | Design Week UKDesigner Alais de Saint Louvent, supported by Edinburgh-based design consultancy Studio Lutalica and web design studio Lattimore + Friends, has developed a free website in a bid to demystify the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) and help designers make websites more accessible. Understanding Accessibility was created to be a simple step-by-step guide for web designers that they can use to help them design for disabilities: 31) 25 years of Help Tech and Me | Marco | Accessibility Engineer and Evangelist at MozillaThere are many experiences in a person's life that in some way more or less strongly influence their course of life. However, there are some such events whose impact is so lasting that they can rightly be described as a key experience: 32) What is the Chameleon 20? | November 14, 2023 | Melissa Matthews | APH ConnectCenter |Part of the Expanded Core Curriculum (ECC) is Assistive Technology, which is ever-changing and evolving. Knowing and understanding what technology your child uses and how to help outside school will further their confidence. While knowing existing technology and what is available to your child may seem overwhelming, we can simplify this by sharing resources and information: 33) BBC Sounds Enables Multi-Room Playback On Alexa Devices And Other Improvements | Radio TodayAniruddh Dimri, Head of Product, BBC Sounds provides an update on BBC Sounds as Alexa users can now enable multi-room audio for the skill: 34) Orcam Technologies Unveils Orcam Read 3: First AI-Driven All-In-One Solution For People With Low Vision And Visual Impairments | November 14, 2023This groundbreaking, all-in-one solution was unveiled today by OrCam Technologies, a global leader in personal, AI-driven assistive tech innovations. OrCam Read 3 will change the way individuals with vision loss and reading difficulties interact with visual materials. Just point the device at a book, computer screen, product packaging or any text, and the AI technology will loudly and clearly read the text aloud or through earphones. It even supports 17 different languages: 35) These Prosthetics Break The Mold With Third Thumbs, Spikes, And Superhero Skins | Joanna Thompson | MIT Technology Review: Subscription RequiredProsthetics designers are coming up with new ways to help people feel more comfortable in their own skin. 36) Opinion: Why Samsung/Google TalkBack Separation is Nothing but a Headache | Accessible AndroidTalkBack, the screen reader by Google, used to be a built-in screen reader on Android phones and tablets. However, things have changed. A few years ago, Samsung, one of the most renowned manufacturers of Android devices, decided to launch its own version of TalkBack on its devices. While it's not a negative step for a company to release its own screen reader, Samsung's move caused significant confusion and trouble that persists and deepens with time: 37) Vispero's Next Big Thing Contest Winner Announced | DoubleTapThe winner of Freedom Scientific's Next Big Thing contest has been announced. Freedom Scientific, a leading manufacturer of assistive technology for people with vision impairments, launched the innovative contest back in September to crowdsource new features for their renowned software products JAWS and ZoomText. Finalists' ideas included creating a JAWS Gym to help people get to know the numerous keyboard shortcuts within JAWS, and a cool idea to give you paragraph previews of documents, websites and more without having to open the item up: 38) Samsung Galaxy S23 Review | Accessible AndroidYou might find it too early that I'm making this claim after only two weeks of use, but the Samsung Galaxy S23 is hands down the best phone I've used to date. In this Samsung Galaxy S23 Review, I'm excited to share the reasons behind my conclusion and the aspects that impressed me. So, let's get started: 39) An Untold History of Thunderbird | November 13, 2023 | Ryan Sipes | Thunderbird BlogHi, my name is Ryan Sipes and I run MZLA Technologies Corporation, the subsidiary of the Mozilla Foundation that develops Thunderbird. I have been working on Thunderbird for my day job since November of 2017. It doesn't seem like that long ago, but looking at the calendar I see that it has been six years this month. A lot has happened in that time and Thunderbird is in a much different place than it was when I started. I've seen multiple people online share accounts of “the Thunderbird story,” and each time I've thought “that's really great, but they missed some important parts.” It's not their fault, we've simply never shared the whole story. So today, I thought I'd sit down and write that: 40) Featured Access Technology Product: Lord of the Rings Middle Earth Map Bundle (Braille & Tactile Maps Only, No Print) | $19.00 | Lighthouse For The Blind And Visually Impaired18 pages, 11.5" x 11", comb-bind, VP Columbia. A tactile map series of Middle Earth. The maps have raised lines, textures, and braille. There are 7 maps of Middle Earth, each focusing on different features (regions, settlements, mountains, forests, rivers and bodies of water). There are also two detailed maps: the Shire and Mordor: ➜ 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: November 17, 2023 | Blind And Low-Vision Adults Needed For Research Study On Audio Communication And Human-Robot InteractionHello! I am Audrey Balaska, a PhD student studying Mechanical Engineering and Human-Robot Interaction at Tufts University. As part of my dissertation, I am investigating differences in how people with visual impairments and people without visual impairment process audio communications from a robot. I am seeking participants who would be willing to take an hour to participate in my anonymous online study! Compensation is a $15 Amazon gift card. More information is included at the end of this message. If you have any questions, please contact me at Audrey.Balaska@tufts.edu 📧️. Otherwise, the study is completely asynchronous and screen reader accessible! Thank you! Summary. Who: Anyone with a computer! However, we are also specifically recruiting people who are blind and low vision! What: A study about audio communication in human-robot interaction. Where: Online study (computer/tablet recommended, not a smartphone). When: Any 1-hour time block that fits in your schedule. Compensation: $15 Amazon Gift Card for participating!" Email Audrey.Balaska@tufts.edu 📧️ with any questions/concerns. The study is contained completely within a screen-reader accessible Qualtrics survey. The link is: Closing November 23, 2023 | Use of Cell Phone Apps to Assist with Street Crossings | Brooke KruemmlingWe are doing a study to find out how reliable select cell phone apps may be for certain street-crossing tasks. This survey is designed to learn more about ways in which people who are blind or visually impaired may be using select cell phone apps to get assistance with street crossings. This survey does not include questions about GPS apps. This study is being conducted at Pennsylvania College of Optometry at Salus University. Completing the survey should take less than 10 minutes: Closing: November 24, 2023 | Participants for Research Study | Technical Standard for Plain Language Committee for the Accessible Canada ActLooking for participants who are 18+ years old, live in Canada, and have a print disability to participate in an interview via Zoom or email. This research is being conducted for a doctoral dissertation at University of Toronto. Contact Ellen Forget at ellen.michelle@mail.utoronto.ca 📧️ if you are interested in participating. A print disability is any visual, physical, or cognitive disability that makes it difficult or impossible to read a print book. Proof of disability is not required. Participants will be compensated for their time. Please share and/or participate. ➜ Featured Podcast EpisodesSubmit your access-related Podcast Episode for consideration within this section using this form: https://toptechtidbits.com/submit-podcast-episode.November 9, 2023 | Vision Loss Bloopers: Shopping Mishaps | Hadley Presents: A Conversation with the ExpertsLosing some vision can make for shopping challenges. Here are a few mishaps that Hadley members have run into. Have your own to share? Email us at podcast@HadleyHelps.org 📧️: November 15, 2023 | Eyes on Success Episode 2346: Desmos Tools for MathematicsDesmos Studios offers a variety of accessible software tools for working with mathematics including scientific and graphing calculators, a matrix calculator, and a new 3-D calculator. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Accessibility Specialist Stephen Clower from Desmos about how they came to make these tools accessible and about how they work: November 16, 2023 | Top Tech Tidbits Podcast for Thursday, November 16, 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.November 16, 2023 | Accessible Word Documents Webinar | ADA Great Lakes Center11AM PT, 12PM MT, 1PM CT, 2PM ET, 6PM GMT November 16, 2023 | Unveiling the Latest BrailleNote Touch Updates: A KeySoft Showcase11AM PT, 12PM MT, 1PM CT, 2PM ET, 6PM GMT November 16, 2023 | New Features of JAWS, ZoomText, and Fusion 2024 | Freedom Scientific9AM PT, 10AM MT, 11AM CT, 12PM ET, 4PM GMT November 21, 2023 | Accessible Music Publishing Round Table | RNIB, DAISY Consortium2PM PT, 3PM MT, 4PM CT, 5PM ET, 9PM GMT November 28, 2023 | Access Academy Part 3: Strategies and Resources for the Instruction and Evaluation of Tactile Graphicacy Skills | APH1:30PM PT, 2:30PM MT, 3:30PM CT, 4:30PM ET, 8:30 PM GMT November 28, 2023 | Tech It Out | Monthly Hadley Discussion Group11AM PT, 12PM MT, 1PM CT, 2PM ET, 6PM GMT November 29, 2023 | Unlocking Access: Balancing Cyber Security and Digital Accessibility | The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc.4PM PT, 5PM MT, 6PM CT, 7PM ET, 11PM GMT November 29, 2023 | ONYX Family of Magnifiers: Portable & Powerful | ACVREP CE Approved, Assistive Technology Webinar | Access Ingenuity10AM PT, 11AM MT, 12PM CT, 1PM ET, 5PM GMT December 1, 2023 and December 2, 2023 | Blind Health Expo 2023 | Exhibitor and Attendee Registration Now OpenThe Blind Health Expo is the largest virtual event of healthcare information, products, services, and medication for individuals in the blind, low vision, and disability communities. Exhibitors can: Register for free. Interact with thousands of attendees. Showcase their products and services: December 2, 2023 | Succeed Without Sight Summit | Thriving Blind Academy7AM PT, 8AM MT, 9AM CT, 10AM ET, 2PM GMT December 6, 2023 and December 7, 2023 | Sight Tech Global — Shaping New Technologies to Create a More Accessible World for People with Blindness and Visual Impairments
December 12, 2023 | Access Academy Part 4: The Monarch: Tactile Access to Digital Learning | APH1:30PM PT, 2:30PM MT, 3:30PM CT, 4:30PM ET, 8:30PM GMT December 26, 2023 | Tech It Out | Monthly Hadley Discussion Group11AM PT, 12PM MT, 1PM CT, 2PM ET, 6PM GMT February 20, 2023 through February 22, 2023 | Axe-Con 2024 | Deque SystemsWhy attend axe-con? Building accessible digital experiences requires a team effort, across design, development, management, testing, accessibility experts, and of course, legal. Axe-con is the first of its kind, dedicating topics to each of these key players. This is not an assistive technology convention. Talks at axe-con will include case studies from enterprise companies leading in large-scale accessibility efforts, as well as best practices and updates from technology leaders around the world. Attendance of axe-con sessions can also be used towards continuing education (CE) towards IAAP certification. Topics of focus will include accessibility in development, accessibility in design, organizational success with accessibility, and a wildcard track. If you'd like to learn more about previous sessions and speakers, you can view last year's schedule here. Join us to learn how to build, test, monitor, and maintain digital accessibility: April 8, 2024 and April 9, 2023 | 24th Annual Multiple Perspective On Access, Inclusion & Disability Conference | The Ohio State University — Columbus, OhioTo be on the mailing list for the conference, send email to: ➜ Directories1) Top Tech Tidbits Blind And Visually Impaired App Directoryhttps://toptechtidbits.com/blind-and-visually-impaired-technology-app-directory.html 2) Top Tech Tidbits Blind And Visually Impaired Game Directoryhttps://toptechtidbits.com/blind-and-visually-impaired-technology-game-directory.html 3) Top Tech Tidbits Blind And Visually Impaired Listserv Directoryhttps://toptechtidbits.com/blind-and-visually-impaired-technology-listserv-directory.html 4) Top Tech Tidbits Blind And Visually Impaired Podcast Directoryhttps://toptechtidbits.com/blind-and-visually-impaired-technology-podcast-directory.html ➜ Buy, Sell or TradeList your new, gently-used or refurbished item in FOUR (4) consecutive issues of Top Tech Tidbits for just $5 USD by filling out this short form: https://toptechtidbits.com/submit-buy-sell-trade.1) FOR SALE: One Buy, Sell or Trade Classified Ad (Just like this one.)Price: $5.00 USD | Description: List your new, gently-used or refurbished item in FOUR (4) consecutive issues of Top Tech Tidbits for just $5 USD. | Buy an Ad: Fill out this short form to secure your Buy, Sell or Trade Classified Advertisement today. | Learn more at: https://www.toptechtidbits.com/buy-sell-trade.html. ➜ Top Tech Tidbits Online Store For Digital DownloadsAccess & Security: The Top Tech Tidbits Online Store For Digital Downloads is powered by Shopify to provide a fully accessible and completely secure shopping experience for all Top Tech Tidbits readers. Immediate Delivery: All document compendiums that you purchase through the Top Tech Tidbits Online Store For Digital Downloads will be delivered to you via email immediately following your purchase. Support: All of the proceeds generated by the Top Tech Tidbits Online Store For Digital Downloads are used to maintain the ongoing distribution of the weekly Top Tech Tidbits email newsletter.1) Top Tech Tidbits | Top 60 Most Clicked Tidbits | Quarterly Compendiums
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➜ Classified Advertisement: Have You Tried The Best Way to Label Things if You're Blind or Have Low Vision?WayAround is a smartphone-based labeling app that works with your preferred accessibility settings. You just need the free mobile app and some WayTags ® to label items in the kitchen, garden, closet, office & more. If you want to label something that's inside, outside, wet, dry, hot, or cold, there's a WayTag that will attach securely. WayTags come as stickers, buttons, magnets, and clips. Each of the different styles of WayTags work exactly the same. Simply choose the WayTag that's best for what you want to label. ➜ Label your kitchen, clothing, or medication. Keep adding more WayTags! Use any style of tag, in any order. There's no limit to the number of WayTags you can use. So you can rely on one system to label all your things. Try our Starter Pack to experience ALL of the different types of WayTags! Sponsor Since: January 5, 2023 Website: https://www.wayaround.com/ 🌐 General Sales & Support: (888) 898-4465 📱️ Business Sales & Support: (888) 898-4465 📱️ Email: connect@wayaround.com 📧️ About: WayAround is the app for your smart device that provides on-demand details about everyday things. The simple tag-and-scan approach lets you quickly and easily identify things around you. It also provides extra details, like how something works or when it expires. The result? Doing more of the things you want, with more confidence and more independence. All the information you want with just a tap of your phone. No more waiting around to ask someone. You need just two things to get started: The free mobile app for iOS or Android and some of our smart WayTags®. Accessible labels for the blind, deafblind, and anyone with vision loss. Your biggest problem isn't poor eyesight. It's that so much of the information in the world is visual. But you shouldn't have to wait around for someone else to get the information you need. Or carry around a bulky, outdated device. There is a better way to get accurate and complete information every time. So you can reduce stress and gain independence. Download The App (Apple): https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/wayaround-tag-and-scan/id1294361140?mt=8 Download The App (Android): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wayaround.wayaround 6 of 24 Sponsorship Packages Currently AvailableTop Tech Tidbits is the world's leading not-for-profit access technology publication that reaches over 15,000 blind, low vision, deaf, hard of hearing, deafblind, neurodivergent and/or disabled professionals, educators and enthusiasts, all over the world, each week. Access Technology: Broadly encompasses technologies that enable access to information and communication systems for a wide range of users, including those with disabilities. It's about making existing systems like computers and the internet more accessible. Adaptive Technology: A subset of Access Technology, specifically tailored or modified for people with disabilities. It's designed to assist individuals in performing tasks that might otherwise be challenging due to their particular disabilities. Assistive Technology: This term is often used interchangeably with Adaptive Technology but can have a broader scope. Assistive Technology includes any device, software, or equipment that helps people work around their challenges. While Adaptive Technology is primarily focused on modifications for disability-specific needs, Assistive Technology can also include tools and devices used by the elderly, those recovering from injuries, or individuals with temporary impairments. Examples include hearing aids, wheelchairs, and voice recognition software. The key aspect of Assistive Technology is its role in enhancing functional capabilities and improving quality of life for individuals facing a variety of challenges. Top Tech Tidbits offers a total of 24 Sponsorship Packages which are used to support the ongoing distribution of the publication. ➜ Waiting List: If you would like to become an Top Tech Tidbits Sponsor but there are no sponsorship packages currently available, we encourage you to join our waiting list by sending an email to: sponsorships@toptechtidbits.com 📧️. Once you have joined our waiting list we will notify you the next time a current sponsor decides not to renew. You will then have 72 hours to secure your sponsorship before it is offered to the next sponsor on the list. ➜ Payment Options: When available you can secure one of these packages for just $100.00 USD per month, $300 USD per quarter or $1,200.00 USD per year. ➜ Payment Option Benefits: Monthly Sponsors receive Zero (0) Featured Advertisements. Quarterly Sponsors receive One (1) Featured Advertisement per quarter. Annual Sponsors receive Five (5) Featured Advertisements per year. All other benefits remain the same. ➜ Top Tech Tidbits SupportersWe couldn't do it without you! Thank you for your support!
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Editor Since: January 1st 2022 Location: Newcastle, Australia Time Zone: Australia Eastern Standard Time (AEST/AEDT) (GMT+10) In addition to serving as an Editor to Top Tech Tidbits, Ben is also an Access and Technology Advisor for Guide Dogs, New South Wales, Australian Capital Territory (NSW/ACT). Hi, Tidbits readers, my name's Ben Moxey and I'm based in Newcastle, Australia. I'm really happy to be part of the Tidbits Team and look forward to supporting this valuable publication. A bit about me and how I came to work in the BVI area. I grew up with very low vision in one eye due to retinal issues and relied on magnification and speech throughout school. They also tried to teach me Braille, but let's just say that I wasn't the best student! I was determined to use my remaining vision, no matter how impractical it was becoming. When I was 20, the other retina came off and I've now been totally blind for about 21 years. This is when my love for assistive technology, and technology in general, really kicked in. I'll be honest, I was a bit of a computer nerd anyway, but I could quickly see how technology was my key to enhanced independence and lifestyle. I embraced screen readers, early smart phones and mobility aids. I even finally realised the huge value of Braille and finished off the course, though I'm still pretty slow! Long story short (not one of my strong points), I've worked in the BVI area for 12 years with much of that spent reviewing, recommending and teaching assistive technology that suits the individual. I'm currently a proud employee of Guide Dogs NSW/ACT where I was the Practice Lead for the assistive technology service, and I've now moved into an Access and Technology Advisor role. Basically, this involves a strong focus on accessibility and technology innovation. Feel free to look me up on LinkedIn, but I'll warn you in advance that I haven't given my profile the recommended attention! All the best and happy reading! Ben Moxey Editor (2022-Present) Access and Technology Advisor Email: editors@toptechtidbits.com 📧️ Editorial Contributor: David Woodbridge (Volunteer)
Volunteer Editorial Contributor Since: February 6, 2023 Location: Central Coast, New South Wales, Australia Time Zone: Australia Eastern Standard Time (AEST/AEDT) (GMT+10) In addition to serving as an Editor to Top Tech Tidbits, David also serves as an Editor to the Access Information News Publication and is also the National Commercial Assistive Technology Advisor for Vision Australia where he has worked since 1990. Over this time he has assisted people who are blind or vision impaired in their home, education, and work settings to take advantage of the benefits of using assistive and main stream technology. In the last seventeen years, he has also been involved with evaluating technology for use by people who are blind or vision impaired covering both low and high tech equipment (including Microsoft, Samsung, Google, Amazon, and Apple). David is also one of the key spokespersons for Vision Australia relating to technology. He has been an Apple Ambassador for Apple Australia since 2009 with a group of other Ambassadors / Apple Distinguished Educators (ADE)'s covering the range of Apple's Accessibility solutions throughout Australia. David produces a range of podcasts (since 2011) covering Apple and other technologies which are distributed on his own podcast (http://davidwoodbr.podbean.com). In addition, he also has a regular Talking Tech program (since 2013) which can be heard every Tuesday at 4:30 Eastern Summer Time on Vision Australia Radio Melbourne (available online) or via https://omny.fm/shows/talking-tech-vision-australia-radio David also runs a weekly Tech Monday where people can chat about assistive and main stream technology, share information, and any tips and tricks. David lost his sight when he was 8 years old and had to learn Braille. Since then, he completed high school, went to Sydney University receiving a Social Work degree, spent 4 years drug and alcohol counselling, and then moved into his current job. As a person who is blind, David believes that as a user of the technology that he recommends to others, that he is well situated to look at the strengths and shortcomings of the assistive technology that he comes across in both his professional and personal life, in particular, mainstream technology that is accessible. X (Formerly Twitter): @dwoodbridge In addition to his weekly contributions to Top Tech Tidbits and Access Information News, David's regularly occurring activities are his weekly tech radio show, bi-monthly exploring tech webinars for Vision Australia, his iSee podcast when something of note grabs his attention, and the weekly Tech Monday chat sessions. 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