Top Tech Tidbits for Thursday, March 14, 2024 - Volume 954
The Week's News in Access Technology
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Apple has today released iOS 17.4 and iPadOS 17.4 to the public, which include some bug fixes and improvements for VoiceOver and Braille users. Based on our testing, here are the key changes and issues addressed in these updates.
The Wa11y-HEM Research Study by the Maryland Initiative for Digital Accessibility focuses on improving web accessibility, crucial for inclusivity in various sectors. It addresses challenges faced by people with disabilities and others due to inaccessible web content and aims to develop a more efficient hybrid approach for web accessibility evaluation. The study seeks participants involved in web content publishing and affiliated with disability rights organizations, offering compensation and flexible interview options.
Learn to quickly toggle between magnified and normal screen sizes in ZoomText with the Zoom to 1x feature. This allows you to switch from your set magnification level to 1x, maintaining other ZoomText features for seamless usability.
Explore Tekken 8's inclusive features, including a user-friendly interface, color perception accessibility, customizable controls including Special Style, and engaging modes like Arcade Quest and Story Mode. This installment stands out for its commitment to accessibility, appealing to a broad spectrum of players.
Evo E12 player features include excellent speakers, diverse voices from top providers, user-friendly design, robust build, high-quality recording, efficient book sorting, and handy shortcuts. Minor issues with narrated book speed and power down inconsistencies noted.
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5.) AI Updates
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Traveling to a new city? Meta's Ray-Bans can be your AI-powered tour guide.
Publisher (Di Blasi): This is an absolutely amazing resource.
Jeffrey P. Bigham: Technologists have envisioned machines as intelligent as humans for centuries. Stories describe computers that listen to you speak, reply in natural language, perceive the world around them, fluidly switch modalities to whatever the situation calls, and are able to complete or guide their human companions through myriad tasks of everyday life. For most people, such computing systems have mostly been confined to science fiction. But, people with disabilities have been using systems with many of these features for decades, placing people with disabilities at the forefront of artificial intelligence.
Disability bias is rife in trained AI models, according to recent research from Penn State. Here's what we can do about it.
Original research on on how top educators approach AI in the classroom. AI is not a fleeting trend, but a permanent fixture. So educators need more than a “trace and penalize” approach to AI in student work. But what are the guidelines for engaging with AI at school? What do exams and assessments look like in the new reality? How can students continue to develop critical thinking skills? And once you find AI writing in student work, how do you approach that conversation? This playbook will help guide educators to engage critically with AI in class.
Gemini Nano can't run on the smaller Pixel 8 due to mysterious "hardware limitations."
When I sat down last year with Jenny Lay-Flurrie, chief accessibility officer at Microsoft, to talk about the company's Ability Summit, she explained the event has come a long way over the years.
You can now add extra security to your ChatGPT and API accounts by turning on multi-factor authentication.
The Android and iOS version of the chatbot can now read out your conversations.
6.) Apple Updates
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Last week, Apple released iOS 17.4 with big changes to the iPhone and App Store ecosystem to comply with the Digital Markets Act in the European Union. This includes things like support for alternative app marketplaces, new business terms and in-app purchase options, and more. Now, Apple has announced a few additional changes in response to feedback it's received from developers so far. Most notably, Apple will launch a new Web Distribution feature later this spring that lets developers offer their apps for download directly from their website.
My friend Lainey Feingold showed her 91-year-old dad how to turn on Live Captions on his iPhone, and now he loves how much easier phone calls are for him. How many other elders don't know about Live Captions? Everyone, including our elders, should have communication tools that help facilitate connection. Share accessibility features with elders in your communities.
I decided to switch to a Mac from PC in late 2023, and I must say that I wish I had made the move much earlier... However, there are a few adjustments I needed to make and thought I would note them down to help others.
Apple referred to its new M3 MacBook Air as the 'best consumer laptop for AI', raising questions about the company's plans. Here's one possible answer, which could be jaw-dropping.
Hello everyone! There are still three months remaining until the launch of iOS 18, but rumors suggest that it will introduce impressive artificial intelligence features with iOS 18, and also an enhanced language model.
Apple has today released macOS Sonoma 14.4, watchOS 10.4, and tvOS 17.4 to the public.
Apple is rumored to be working on accessibility features like voice-activated shortcuts, Live Speech categories, and improved font size control across the system in iOS 18 and macOS 15.
Disability campaigner Colin Hughes has described eight ways that AI accessibility features could turbo-boost the experience of using Apple products this year.
Voice shortcuts, categories, and larger fonts.
The dream of an Apple Watch which can take blood sugar readings may be some time off yet, but if you want an iPhone-enabled blood glucose monitor, you will soon be able to buy one without a prescription.
iOS 17.4, which is now available to everyone, includes a significant change for Apple Cash users. As first spotted by Reddit user u/simpledsp last month, Apple Cash users can now set up a virtual card number that can be used for shopping when Apple Pay online isn't an option.
Cache and cookies can clog your browser and slow down your iPhone's performance. Here's a good way to get it back up to speed.
Tips, Tutorials, Guides, Walk-Throughs and How-To's
Picture Smart AI is a revolutionary update to the traditional Picture Smart feature. By integrating with the latest artificial intelligence (AI) technology from services like Chat GPT from Open AI and Gemini from Google, you will now experience a whole new level of accessibility to graphical information.
If you want to start using Linux, these are the commands you should know.
As a developer, you want to create more inclusive and accessible digital experiences for your users. Great! It's possible, however, that you might be feeling a bit confused or overwhelmed by the element attributes that can affect the usability for users of assistive technology.
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Learn about the capabilities and settings of the Humanware NLS eReader and how it connects to various devices.
In an era where time is of the essence, the ability to consume content rapidly and efficiently has become invaluable. Speech Central, a leading text-to-speech app for iOS, introduces a groundbreaking feature in its latest version 14, designed to optimize high-speed listening. This advancement promises a new horizon for audiobook enthusiasts and learners alike, enabling comprehension at speeds previously thought unattainable without the compromise of clarity.
The first mobile phone offered 30 minutes of speaking time on a single charge, but was "revolutionary" for what it has paved the way for since.
Leasey version 9 has been released! Thank you to the excellent beta testing team who have helped to bring Leasey to this point. There is still much work to do, but we all hope you enjoy using this new update to the product.
The NVDA 2024.1beta13 is now available for testing.
On 7 March 2024, Microsoft kicked off its 14th Ability Summit, a free virtual annual event that brings together thought leaders to discuss the future of accessibility.
The DAISY Consortium in conjunction with leadership at CSUN are once again making the conference program available for download. The formats available are HTML, EPUB, EPUB and audio, and in DAISY with full audio. The audio versions of the conference resources were produced using the Microsoft Azure AI voice Andrew.
When everyone's hooking their brains up to computers, we'll need surgeons to install the hardware.
In this episode of Double Tap on YouTube, Steven Scott and Shaun Priest discuss their skepticism towards the constant announcements of new technology aimed at replacing traditional mobility aids for blind and visually impaired individuals, such as white canes and guide dogs.
At the Microsoft Ability summit today, the company is continuing to raise awareness about inclusive design.
A game of guessing puzzle based on braille dots brings a lot of fun and can be avery playful way to learn or train braille code. It is easy, without any installation needed, possible to play on web, in mobile phone, wherever and whenever.
A smart device may be a convenience to one person, but it could be a life-changer to another.
Showee's shower is designed for people with disabilities who face challenges both physical and intellectual. It has a height-adjustable structure, and also includes a smart touchscreen that guides users through each step, from wetting and lathering to drying. Included is a video detailing how it works.
Announcing the launch of PictureSmart AI, a groundbreaking feature in the JAWS screen reading software that leverages artificial intelligence to provide detailed descriptions of images.
This Juliet embosser helped me through college and law school. She followed me from Portland to Boston to Oakland, and dents along her surface commemorate each trip. Newer, lighter, flashier Braille printers exist, but this still works for me.
Google today announced a new text-to-speech (TTS) engine for Wear OS 4 (and higher) that is faster and more reliable.
Microsoft's PowerToys utility just got an update for Windows 10 and 11.
Key Takeaways: Ableton Live 12 launches on March 5.
One of its best new features is its keyboard accessibility. Musicians sure love their keyboard shortcuts.
On February 16, 2024 a prototype of a guide robot was tested at Center for Project-Based Learning at ETH in Zurich. This was the first walk of this quadruped robot with a blind person. After the walk the tester shared a lot of feedback which will be used for the further development of the robot.
I recently purchased the new accessible Talking air fryer from Cobolt. I've now had some time to use it on a few occasions, and I'm generally quite happy with it. Is it mind-blowing? No, but is it really good at doing what it says on the tin? Yes, it absolutely is.
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The Wa11y-HEM Research Study by the Maryland Initiative for Digital Accessibility focuses on improving web accessibility, crucial for inclusivity in various sectors. It addresses challenges faced by people with disabilities and others due to inaccessible web content and aims to develop a more efficient hybrid approach for web accessibility evaluation. The study seeks participants involved in web content publishing and affiliated with disability rights organizations, offering compensation and flexible interview options.
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Vispero Presentation — A Review of the Microsoft Editor in Office 365 with JAWS Originally Broadcasted February 15, 2024, on ACB Media 5 Participants joined us to learn how to navigate the Microsoft Editor in Office 365, plus check and correct spelling and grammar errors with JAWS.
This week, we continue our tour through One UI settings. Announcements: We discuss the new features and bug fixes in Android 14 QPR 2. Android Basics: We bring you the next instalment of our series looking at Samsung One UI settings. This week, John takes us through Samsung's Advanced settings. Commentary: Karene demonstrates Jieshuo's notification box, which among other things provides you with a notification history. My Android journey. Finally, Christian F Jensen joins us for his Android journey. You can also check out his technology-focused Danish language YouTube channel.
The entire gang is back together again and we discuss Allison and Brian's recent travel adventures which leads us to discussing our favorite travel apps, we preview the upcoming CSUN 2024 which both Brian and Ed will be attending. We discuss the sessions that are of interest to us and which exhibits we are looking forward to checking out.
The braille community is buzzing about the next generation of braille display: multi-line devices which can show anything from tables to tactile graphics at the press of a button are now a reality, and enthusiastic early adopters around the world are putting the technology through its paces.
A long hike can be much more than a walk in the woods. We'll talk with Karl Ritter, also known as Bats, about long distance hiking including his end-to-end hike on the 2200 mile long Appalachian Trail. Karl has very little vision and did the first 500 miles alone. Learn how he used other senses and tools to compensate as well as what was in his first aid kit.
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The CSUN Assistive Technology Conference from March 18 to 22, 2024, is a premier forum on technology for all persons with disabilities. Sponsored by California State University, Northridge's Center on Disabilities, the conference is a platform for sharing knowledge and innovations in assistive technology.
11AM PT, 12PM MT, 1PM CT, 2PM ET, 7PM GMT
Free Zoom Wworkshop. 2PM to 4PM (EST). Join Florida Outreach Center for the Blind, Inc. and our guest speaker, David Goldfield, to learn about the BT Speak ® from Blazie Technologies, a new pocket computer made especially for the blind. We'll provide a demonstration of the product & answer questions. BT Speak ® is a compact device that uses an 8-dot Braille keyboard along with speech output measuring 6.1 by 2.9 by 0.8 inches, (about the size of a cell phone). Its features include an editor for writing and editing documents, a music streaming player, scientific calculator, clock, calendar & more. The device includes Wi-Fi, Bluetooth along with an HDMI port, a USB C port & a micro SD card slot for expanding storage. Zoom Meeting ID: 835 8160 5488 | Passcode: 182630 | Zoom By Phone:
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Free Zoom Workshop. Date: Thurs March 21, 2024. Time: 2PM to 4PM (EST). Topic: BT Speak ® from Blazie Technologies
Our free online workshops are always the third Thursday of each month. Join Florida Outreach Center for the Blind, Inc. and our guest speaker, David Goldfield, to learn about the BT Speak ® from Blazie Technologies, a new pocket computer made especially for the blind. We'll provide a demonstration of the product & answer questions. BT Speak ® is a compact device that uses an 8-dot Braille keyboard along with speech output measuring 6.1 by 2.9 by 0.8 inches, (about the size of a cell phone). Its features include an editor for writing and editing documents, a music streaming player, scientific calculator, clock, calendar & more. The device includes Wi-Fi, Bluetooth along with an HDMI port, a USB C port & a micro SD card slot for expanding storage. David Goldfield has over 30 years of experience working in the blindness assistive technology arena. He has worked as an assistive technology trainer empowering blind children and adults in using computers with screen readers. To Access The Zoom Workshop: Zoom Meeting ID: 835 8160 5488 | Passcode: 182630 | Zoom By Phone:
1-312-626-6799 | Zoom By Computer: Link above. For info on the workshop, and FOCB's free classes, training & more, contact Jason Goldfield at FOCB: +1 (561) 642-0005 📱️. Address: 2315 South Congress Avenue, Palm Springs, FL 33406.
11AM PT, 12PM MT, 1PM CT, 2PM ET, 7PM GMT
Bring your questions, tips and tricks and talk with other Voiceover users! This workshop will take place online.
Proceeds from this annual event go directly toward fulfilling our mission to nurture the partnership between specially trained Seeing Eye ® dogs and people with vision loss. The online auction is made possible by generous individuals and businesses who donate items for bidding. Not only will you be supporting our mission, but you will also be showcasing your products and services to thousands of our supporters! The online bidding runs from May 30, 2024 through June 11, 2024, and when the auction is live it will be hosted at https://seeingeye.org/auction. Each item listing will include a detailed description, photographs, your company's logo, and a direct link to your webpage. Auction items range from jewelry, gift cards, dog toys, sports tickets, vacation stays and more! For additional information or to donate item(s), please contact us at (973) 525-1088 📱️ or auction@seeingeye.org 📧️. Item donations should be received no later than April 12, 2024 and should be addressed to: The Seeing Eye Auction Team, 1 Seeing Eye Way, Morristown, NJ 07960. Thank you for your consideration.
To be on the mailing list for the conference, send email to: ADA-OSU@osu.edu 📧️
6AM PT, 7AM MT, 8AM CT, 9AM ET, 2PM GMT
Power Up is an annual conference held by Missouri Assistive Technology providing opportunities to learn more about assistive technology for various purposes. The conference will be held at the Holiday Inn Executive Center in Columbia, MO.
10AM PT, 11AM MT, 12PM CT, 1PM ET, 6PM GMT
Audio Description (AD) makes visual images accessible for people who are blind or have low vision. Using words that are succinct, vivid, and imaginative, media describers convey the visual image from television and film that is not fully accessible to a significant segment of the population (more than 32 million Americans experience significant vision loss). The implementation of the 21st Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act has spawned a virtual cottage industry for the development of description for broadcast television. Be a part of it. Who Should Attend: Anyone interested in: Working as freelance description writers for broadcast television. Working as a describer in a
local performing arts program. Working as a describer for museum exhibitions. And experienced audio describers desiring an updated refresher course.
Proceeds from this annual event go directly toward fulfilling our mission to nurture the partnership between specially trained Seeing Eye ® dogs and people with vision loss. The online auction is made possible by generous individuals and businesses who donate items for bidding. Not only will you be supporting our mission, but you will also be showcasing your products and services to thousands of our supporters! The online bidding runs from May 30, 2024 through June 11, 2024, and when the auction is live it will be hosted at https://seeingeye.org/auction. Each item listing will include a detailed description, photographs, your company's logo, and a direct link to your webpage. Auction items range from jewelry, gift cards, dog toys, sports tickets, vacation stays and more! For additional information or to donate item(s), please contact us at (973) 525-1088 📱️ or auction@seeingeye.org 📧️. Item donations should be received no later than April 12, 2024 and should be addressed to: The Seeing Eye Auction Team, 1 Seeing Eye Way, Morristown, NJ 07960. Thank you for your consideration.
Join the inaugural EmTech Digital Europe in London, April 2024. Experience live journalism, exclusive content, and insights from industry experts.
Please join us on April 18th, 2024, at the Japanese American National Museum in Los Angeles, CA, as we gather to celebrate the extraordinary achievements of individuals who have made a profound impact for people who are blind or have low vision.
In its 12th year at MIT, EmTech Digital focuses on the future of AI in business and society. Join this notable conference in May 2024.
Proceeds from this annual event go directly toward fulfilling our mission to nurture the partnership between specially trained Seeing Eye ® dogs and people with vision loss. The online auction is made possible by generous individuals and businesses who donate items for bidding. Not only will you be supporting our mission, but you will also be showcasing your products and services to thousands of our supporters! The online bidding runs from May 30, 2024 through June 11, 2024, and when the auction is live it will be hosted at https://seeingeye.org/auction. Each item listing will include a detailed description, photographs, your company's logo, and a direct link to your webpage. Auction items range from jewelry, gift cards, dog toys, sports tickets, vacation stays and more! For additional information or to donate item(s), please contact us at (973) 525-1088 📱️ or auction@seeingeye.org 📧️. Item donations should be received no later than April 12, 2024 and should be addressed to: The Seeing Eye Auction Team, 1 Seeing Eye Way, Morristown, NJ 07960. Thank you for your consideration.
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About: HumanWare is the global leader in assistive technology for people who are blind or have low vision. HumanWare offers a wide range of innovative products, including the BrailleNote Touch, first Google certified braille tablet, the iOS compatible Brailliant braille displays, Victor Reader®, the world's leading family of digital audiobook players, the unique Prodigi® family of desktop and portable vision and reading systems, and the ultra-portable explore line of electronic handheld magnifier.
We are moving to Charlotte in a hurry and we're in a hurry to give you 20 percent off all merchandise in stock through the end of March; including canes; talking medical devices; hands free phone pouches; bags, convertible backpacks, purses, waist packs, dog toys, Victor Stream and SensePlayer bundles; SensePlayer OCR bundle $716; Stream bundle $499. Only items in stock qualify for this sale. Some product descriptions may be found at https://www.guidelightsandgadgets.us, but we do not utilize e-commerce. Call or email Barry at: (617) 969-7500 📱️ or barry.scheur@gmail.com 📧️. Call or email Kae at: (781) 286-1696 📱️; or guidelightdogs@gmail.com 📧️.
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About: Our Scope of Products: We specialize in 3 lines of products, all intended to assist in access to adaptive electronics, enhance experiences for guide dog teams, and offer practical solutions for organization and travel with a variety of leather bags, pouches, and backpacks. Then there are the random products that are included, just for fun! We enjoy working with our customers 1-on-1 to their money is well spent and not wasted on something they may not use.
In thinking about our customers and whether we will carry a product our guiding motto is that it must be: practical, affordable, simple, tested, and accessible (the pasta principle) and it seems to work very well.
What We Do: We bring our business either via zoom, phone, or to your conference or convention, to give each customer a chance for questions and where possible, "hands on" evaluation of the merchandise. Kae and I test and use each product as blind users before we put it in our catalog. In the case of products for guide and service dogs, our own three guides, Thor, Debra and Melody, are engaged in the process of evaluating the usefulness, durability, and/or fun of the product. We want each of our products to be useful, accessible, affordable, and, whenever possible, fun! Our inventory is constantly changing, so a visit to us is never the same experience twice!
If you're like me, you probably have more things to plug into your computer than available ports. That's why we've now added the Pluggable USB-C 7-in-1 Hub. Plug it into your laptop and you will get 3 USB ports, SD and Micro SD card slots, a USBC charging port, and an HDMI video port. It's available now for just $29.95.
Sponsor Since: June 11, 2020 📅️
Website: https://www.atguys.com/ 🌐️
Phone: (269) 216-4798 📱️
Email: support@atguys.com 📧️
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About: ATGuys.com. Your access technology experts, home for cool gadgets, accessories, and more. Our products are all tested to work great for blind and visually impaired users but also work just as well for anyone. If there's an item you're looking for, or if you have a question, please don't hesitate to send us a message or call (269) 216-4798 📱️.
Sponsor Since: January 25, 2024 📅️
Website: https://biped.ai/ 🌐️
Email: hello@biped.ai 📧️
Get Your Biped: European and US orders (including Switzerland) can already be dispatched (usual production and shipping time is 9 weeks). Biped is only available in Europe and in the US for now, but we are expanding the list of supporting countries quickly.
Check Out The Demo: Check out the Biped.ai video demo here.
About: Biped.ai is an innovative company that specializes in creating advanced mobility aids for people with vision loss. Their flagship product is the biped smart harness, a groundbreaking device designed to aid visually impaired individuals in navigating their surroundings with greater ease and safety.
Company Overview: Biped.ai operates under the umbrella of Fusion Lab Technologies Sàrl, a company based in Switzerland. The company was established with a commitment to enhancing mobility and independence for those with vision impairments. Biped.ai has made significant strides in this field by leveraging cutting-edge technology and artificial intelligence.
Product Description: The biped smart harness is a lightweight (900 grams) and wearable device designed to be worn on the shoulders. It's equipped with three cameras positioned on the left side of the chest, a battery located behind the neck, and a small computer on the right side of the chest. These components work in tandem to provide a self-driving car-like experience for pedestrians.
The harness is capable of detecting a wide range of obstacles, including holes, branches, traffic signs, pedestrians, bicycles, and electric scooters. It utilizes artificial intelligence to predict collision risks and provides auditory warnings through Bluetooth headphones. These warnings are issued as short "beeps" to alert the user of potential dangers. Additionally, the device is equipped with GPS functionality to offer turn-by-turn navigation instructions, which are also relayed through the headphones.
Features and Functionality:
Obstacle Detection: The harness uses its cameras to scan a 170-degree field of view, functioning effectively both day and night. It can identify various obstacles and provides auditory warnings to the user.
GPS Navigation: The device integrates GPS to deliver navigation instructions and is capable of detecting crosswalks and traffic lights for enhanced navigation support.
Design: Weighing just 900 grams, the biped is designed for comfort and ease of use. It is worn on the shoulders, with strategically placed components for optimal functionality.
Sponsor Since: November 17, 2023 📅️
Website: https://brailleworks.com/ 🌐️
Email: info@brailleworks.com 📧️
Phone: +1 (813) 654-4050 📱️
About: Dedicated to making the world a more readable place, Braille Works is one of the nation's leading providers of reading materials for people who are blind, visually impaired, or reading impaired. Making The World A More Readable Place™ has been our mission from day one. We are creative and innovative because our customers expect it.
Your projects are given careful consideration to make every page easy to read and handle. This gives your blind and visually impaired customers the respect and independence they rightly deserve. At Braille Works, attention to detail drives everything we do. From the layout of your braille document to the format of a large print document, the scripting of an audio document, or the full compliance and accessibility of your PDF, we seek to exceed the expectations of your customers.
Products and Services: 508 Compliance | Audio | Braille | Large Print
Industries We Serve: Government Agencies | Banking & Financial | Translation Agencies | Healthcare & Insurance | Restaurants | Utilities
Request A Quote: Contact Braille Works today to discuss your project. We welcome the opportunity to discuss your specific needs and the quality solutions we provide. Click here to get started or call us today at +1 (813) 654-4050 📱️.
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Many people have been curious about how the Hable One works and the impact it has on the lives of visually impaired individuals.
People from the community have shared their significant challenges and situations where the Hable One has made a profound difference. If you don't yet own a Hable One, you might find yourself regretting not having it in these five situations highlighted by the community, as described in this blog!
For more details about the device and customer reviews, you can visit the Amazon Store or Hable's website.
Sponsor Since: November 16, 2023 📅️
Website: https://www.iamhable.com/ 🌐️
About: At Hable we empower people with visual impairment in the digital world.
Inclusivity at the core and innovation at the fingertips.
Our keyboard for the blind has redefined cellphone and tablet experiences and accessibility for over 5,000 visually impaired people globally.
Hable is an external keyboard designed to make using a smartphone simpler and more convenient for those with visual impairments, allowing for easy operation and accessibility.
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Unlock the power of inclusivity with our specialized document accessibility remediation services. With over 100,000 documents transformed and compliant with standards such as Section 508, WCAG 2.1 AA, HHS, AODA, and PDF/UA, we are your go-to accessibility experts. No document is too complex!
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Screen Reader Testing: We test all documents with industry-leading tools like JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, CommonLook Validator, and PAC3.
Turnaround Time: Our standard time is 5 business days. Expedited options are available.
Forms Handling: We specialize in making static PDFs accessible to screen readers.
Languages Supported: Offering remediation in over 50 languages.
File Types Supported: Word, PDF, PowerPoint.
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Sponsor Since: August 3, 2023 📅️
Website: https://theaccessibilityguy.com/ 🌐️
YouTube: https://youtube.com/@TheAccessibilityGuy 📹
About: My name is Shawn Jordison and I love helping others learn the ins and outs of digital accessibility.
I have made over 100 thousand documents accessible, provided hundreds of trainings in the areas of accessibility and document remediation, and reviewed many websites and mobile applications for accessibility.
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Website: https://echobatix.com/ 🌐️
App: Download the Echobatix App from the Apple App Store here.
App Training Videos: https://www.echobatix.com/training/
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About: The Echobatix app for iPhone offers text accessibility for touch screens at your fingertip and for text on objects in your hand. We combine hand detection with optical character recognition so that you can interact quickly with text. No WiFi or cell connection is required.
If you have difficulty reading text, or if you find touch screens and product labels completely inaccessible, give the Echobatix app a try. The app supports large fonts and VoiceOver. You can provide feedback from within the app itself. We'd love to read your suggestions.
The Echobatix app offers monthly and yearly subscriptions with a one-week free trial. When you first start the app you'll be prompted to select a subscription, but the first week is free, and you can cancel at any time.
To download and try the Echobatix app, click this link: https://apple.co/3NZC3GZ
AYES is happy to announce the launch of our new application OKO. OKO uses artificial intelligence and the back camera to recognize the pedestrian traffic light and inform the user of the walk, don't walk and the countdown state. We bring this state back to the user with three types of feedback, visual overlay, vibrations and audio feedback.
The application does not rely on any adaptations to the traffic light and runs locally on the smartphone, this means that it works at every intersection.
We always recommend to hold the phone at chest level with the camera pointing towards the direction that you want to cross. You can then rotate your chest between 10 to 15 degrees to locate the pedestrian traffic light. The moment we see that light the software immediately reacts. This helps to orient in the right direction and also stops you from veering off into traffic because the moment you veer off the feedback stops, you reorient and receive feedback to continue in the right direction.
Sponsor Since: March 16, 2023 📅️
Website: https://ayes.ai/ 🌐️
App: Download the OKO App from the Apple App Store here.
Email: hello@ayes.ai 📧️
About: AYES was founded by three experienced AI engineers that are defining autonomous navigation for blind and visually impaired people.
AYES.ai is the creator of the OKO App.
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.
With the NEW Victor Reader Stream 3, it's so easy to take your books, music, and more wherever you go. Imagine being able to listen to the latest novels, magazines, or your favorite music, podcasts, and your own voice recordings, all in the palm of your hand. With its sleek, compact design and easy-to-grip edges, the digital media player gives you hours of listening wherever you are and a superior text-to-speech experience in multiple languages.
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Sponsor Since: March 9, 2023 📅️
Website: https://sterlingadaptives.com/ 🌐️
Shop: https://sterlingadaptives.com/collections/vision-products
Phone: (415) 878-2922 📱️
Email: info@sterlingadaptives.com 📧️
Hours: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday, Pacific Standard Time
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About: Based in California, Sterling Adaptives supplies the most technologically advanced equipment and software currently available. We serve those who are blind or have visual impairment and also others with disabilities.
We have a showroom in Santa Rosa and can also meet in the comfort of your home. We supply a full range of computer hardware, software, peripherals, and assistive technology products. We are able to provide demonstrations, installations, troubleshooting, and ongoing product training.
We work with private individuals, non-profit agencies, private organizations, educational establishments, and commercial enterprises. We help our customers fully realize their potential.
We are known for providing you and your clients with the standards of service that you demand and that result in the right product at the right time and with the right backup service.
We look forward to hearing from you and being afforded the opportunity to show you just how Sterling our service is!
Sponsor Since: December 29, 2022 📅️
Website: https://lhblind.org/ 🌐️
Phone: (800) 914-7307 📱️
Fax: (206) 329-3397 ░
Contact Us: https://lhblind.org/contact-us/
About: 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. Our products and services include:
• Manufacturing: We are a successful manufacturing organization committed to making jobs accessible to individuals who are blind. Our manufacturing operations center on making quality products for the Federal Government under the AbilityOne Program and producing parts for aerospace manufacturers.
• Managed Services: The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc. offers a variety of services to our commercial, federal, and military customers. These include Contract Management Support (CMS) services for government contracting offices.
• Base Supply Centers: We operate 12 AbilityOne Base Supply Centers (BSCs) that offer easy customer access to Lighthouse products, direct feedback and communication with customers, and employment opportunities for individuals who are blind in geographic areas not served by larger nonprofit agencies.
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.
Purchase a 25-pack of any style of WayTag and get a free Sampler Pack so you can try all seven different WayTags. Enter the coupon code SAMPLE at checkout and the Sampler Pack will automatically be added to your cart. This is a $14.99 value! Limit one Sample pack per order.
Sponsor Since: January 5, 2023 📅️
Website: https://www.wayaround.com/ 🌐️
General Sales & Support: (888) 898-4465 📱️
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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
Sponsor Since: August 4, 2022 📅️
Website: https://aira.io/ 🌐️
Download the App: Apple App Store | Google Play Store
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About: Aira's mission is to remove barriers and make the world more accessible with visual interpreting.
We provide a live, human-to-human professional assistance service, an accommodation or productivity tool, that enhances independence by delivering on-demand, skilled and reliable visual interpreting for just about any task. Using the powerful combination of a camera and the Aira app on someone's device of 'choice', a professionally-trained agent will assist by visually interpreting what is in the camera's view or on screen, from describing to reading, from explaining to navigating - just about anything, safely and securely. Aira supports a growing range of devices including smart and tactile button phones, desktop computers and soon, wearables.
Whether you are involved in the work of business, the work of school or the work of life, Aira enhances everyday efficiency, engagement, and independence. Used by employees and customers of hundreds of organizations including airports, banks, the largest software companies, financial firms, retailers and universities, we invite you to join the community, access the Aira app today and try it for free.
https://aira.io/download-and-try-it/
Step One: Subscribe and Download. Pick the plan that lets you explore on your terms and on your time, sign up in a few minutes, and download the Aira app to your smartphone. Plans shown are for the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom. Add or cancel at any time.
Step Two: Connect with an Aira Agent. On the first call, connect with one of our certified, specially-trained Agents and learn how everything works.
Step Three: Real-time Assistance. At the touch of a button, Aira delivers instant access to visual information, when and where you want it.
Everyone deserves equal access to the internet which is why Fable works with people with disabilities who use assistive technologies like switch controls to improve the accessibility of websites and apps. Fable Pathways, a free, accessible, and on-demand skill-building program, is an extension of Fable's mission. Fable Pathways provides new opportunities for people with disabilities to gain the skills they need, from experts like Judy Heumann and Kelly Ford, to contribute to improving digital accessibility.
Sponsor Since: June 30, 2022 📅️
Website: https://makeitfable.com/ 🌐️
Email: community@makeitfable.com 📧️
Phone: (888) 212-3532 📱️ Extension 810
About: Just like curb cuts help everyone get on and off sidewalks, designing digital products with accessibility in mind helps make the internet more accessible for everyone. Fable is an accessibility platform powered by people with disabilities. Fable connects people with disabilities to accessibility managers, user researchers, designers, and developers to build incredible and accessible user experiences.
Opportunities:
➜ Fable Pathways: Fable Pathways is a free skill development program for people with disabilities interested in working in the tech sector. Sign up to take your career to the next level. Courses include "Getting started in web development" taught by Kelly Ford, a screen reader user, and Senior Program Manager at Microsoft, and "Becoming a manager" taught by Fable's Head of Accessibility Innovation, Kate Kalcevich. Instructors are subject matter experts in their fields and have lived experience with disability. Pathways courses are free, self-paced and assistive-technology-friendly. Sign up now at https://makeitfable.com/.
➜ Fable's Community of Accessibility Testers: Work from home to contribute to real changes in digital accessibility and make the internet a more accessible place for everyone. Ever leave a website because it was too hard to navigate? Because it was missing button labels? Because it didn't respond to voice commands? Us too. Our community of testers who use assistive technologies work from home and contribute to real changes in digital accessibility with recognizable brands. Earn money to share your feedback on websites and apps of your favorite brands and work with companies that care. No experience required and no resume required. Fable is looking for assistive technology users in the USA and Canada to work the hours that they want, from the comfort of their own homes. Learn more at https://makeitfable.com/community/.
Sponsor Since: December 23, 2021 📅️
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About: Formerly Double Tap TV, Access Tech Live is a weekly tech show on AMI-TV, (also available on CBC Gem in Canada and YouTube).
Join hosts Steven Scott (@blindguytech) and Marc Aflalo (@marcaflalo) each week as they help viewers better understand how technology can assist them in their everyday lives.
Its tech from an accessible point of view! The show features interviews with some of the biggest names in consumer tech and features up and coming companies and services.
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Innovative ideas. Solutions that perform.
Volunteer Editor Since: June 4, 2020
Location: Boulder, Colorado
Time Zone: Mountain Standard Time (MST/MDT) (GMT-7/GMT-6)
In addition to serving as an Editor to Top Tech Tidbits, John also serves as an Editor to the Access Information News Publication and is also an attorney-at-law specializing in long-term disability claims for blind and visually impaired persons.
John is also a long-time contractor and member of the Board of Trustees at Mind Vault Solutions, Ltd.
John Hanlin, Esq.
Editorial Contributor (2020-Present)
Top Tech Tidbits 🌐
The Week's News in Access Technology
Editorial Contributor (2022-Present)
Access Information News 🌐
The Week's News in Access Information
Board of Trustees (2006 - Present)
Mind Vault Solutions, Ltd. 🌐
Innovative ideas. Solutions that perform.
Volunteer Editor Since: June 4, 2020
Location: Des Moines, Iowa
Time Zone: Central Standard Time (CST/CDT) (GMT-6/GMT-5)
In addition to serving as an Editor to Top Tech Tidbits, Jenna also serves as an Editor to the Access Information News Publication and runs her own advocacy foundation.
Jenna also serves as a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) for Mind Vault Solutions, Ltd.
Jenna's son was born blind and she is always seeking new and innovative ways to empower him through technology.
Jenna Lang, PMP
Editorial Contributor (2020-Present)
Top Tech Tidbits 🌐
The Week's News in Access Technology
Editorial Contributor (2022-Present)
Access Information News 🌐
The Week's News in Access Information
Project Management Professional (2022 - Present)
Mind Vault Solutions, Ltd. 🌐
Innovative ideas. Solutions that perform.
Editor Since: October 7, 2021
Location: Los Angeles, California
Time Zone: Pacific Standard Time (PST/PDT) (GMT-6/GMT-7)
In addition to serving as an Editor to Top Tech Tidbits, Alex is also an Accessible Technology Coordinator for California State University, Dominguez Hills. He has worked in accessibility in higher education since 2005, is certified by the International Association of Accessibility Professionals, and in his spare time plays for the San Gabriel Valley Panthers Beep Baseball Team. He can be reached on twitter at: @samarositz.
Stephen (Alex) Marositz
Editorial Contributor (2021-Present)
Top Tech Tidbits 🌐
The Week's News in Access Technology
Accessible Technology Coordinator
California State University, Dominguez Hills 🌐
Editor Since: January 1, 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).
Ben Moxey
Editorial Contributor (2022-Present)
Top Tech Tidbits 🌐
The Week's News in Access Technology
Access and Technology Advisor
Guide Dogs, New South Wales, Australian Capital Territory (NSW/ACT) 🌐
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.
David Woodbridge
Editorial Contributor (2023-Present)
Top Tech Tidbits 🌐
The Week's News in Access Technology
Editorial Contributor (2023-Present)
Access Information News 🌐
The Week's News in Access Information
National Commercial Assistive Technology Advisor (1990 - Present)
Vision Australia 🌐
Live the life you choose. We're here to support all Australians who are blind or have low vision.
Volunteer Editorial Contributor Since: January 9, 2024
Location: Benton City, WA
Time Zone: Pacific Standard Time (PST/PDT) (GMT-6/GMT-7)
In addition to serving as an Editor to Top Tech Tidbits, Vicki works as a Web Accessibility Specialist / IT Quality Assurance Tester at Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges.
Vicki Walton
Editorial Contributor (2024-Present)
Top Tech Tidbits 🌐
The Week's News in Access Technology
Web Accessibility Specialist / IT Quality Assurance Tester
Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges 🌐
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