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Top Tech Tidbits for Thursday, April 10, 2025 - Volume 1010 ♿️
The Week's News in Access Technology
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Scientists have developed a brain-computer interface that can generate natural-sounding speech by decoding brain activity, offering a promising solution for individuals with severe speech impairments.
Researchers have successfully developed a novel drug to restore vision. The treatment method restores vision through retinal nerve regeneration.
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Karl Groves asserts that artificial intelligence (AI) is poised to become a foundational element in enhancing accessibility, much like electricity and the internet revolutionized modern life. He highlights existing AI-driven tools such as real-time transcription services, apps like Seeing AI and Be My Eyes, and autonomous navigation devices that have already improved the lives of individuals with disabilities. Groves emphasizes the importance of embracing AI advancements in accessibility, cautioning against skepticism that may hinder innovation and progress in creating more inclusive technologies.
Marques Brownlee breaks down the current delays in Apple's AI rollout, examining whether the setbacks signal minor hiccups or deeper strategic issues for the tech giant. The analysis explores how these developments could shape Apple's competitive position in the rapidly evolving AI landscape.
As AI-driven tools increasingly dominate job application and hiring processes, job seekers and recruiters alike are grappling with automation-induced frustrations, from impersonal chatbot interviews to the rise of AI-generated résumés and even deepfake applicants. Despite the promise of efficiency, many professionals warn that overreliance on AI is eroding trust, fairness, and human connection in the employment landscape.
This article by Pasquale Vittoriosi and Matteo Altobello explains the functionality of the VoiceOver rotor, a contextual wheel that enhances navigation for users with visual impairments. It details default rotor options like 'Headings' and 'Links,' and provides guidance on creating custom rotor controls within SwiftUI applications to improve accessibility.
Bellevue-based startup OneCourt has introduced tactile sports broadcasting devices that allow visually impaired fans to experience live games through touch. With teams like the Portland Trailblazers adopting the technology, OneCourt aims to expand its reach to every major sporting event worldwide.
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Researchers at UC Berkeley and UC San Francisco have developed a neuroprosthesis that uses generative AI to enable real-time speech for individuals with severe paralysis. This technology allowed a woman named Ann, who suffered a brainstem stroke in 2005, to communicate using a voice that closely resembles her own pre-injury voice. The system decodes neural signals from the brain's motor cortex and converts them into speech, significantly reducing the delay between attempted speech and audio output.
Bryan M. Wolfe reports that Microsoft has expanded its Copilot Vision feature to mobile devices, allowing users to utilize their phone's camera for real-time interactive experiences. This enhancement enables Copilot to analyze live video and photos, providing contextual information and assistance for tasks such as shopping, reading, and research. Initially available to Copilot Pro subscribers in the U.S., the feature aims to create a more integrated AI assistant experience across devices.
Microsoft has expanded its AI features to Copilot Plus PCs equipped with Intel and AMD chips, introducing Live Captions for real-time audio translation into English, Cocreator in Paint for AI-generated images based on text and drawings, and enhanced AI capabilities in the Photos app. These features, previously exclusive to Qualcomm-powered devices, are now available through the latest Windows 11 update.
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Wired recommends essential iPhone settings to adjust for improved privacy, battery life, and overall user experience, including changes to location services, background activity, and ad tracking preferences.
Apple has released visionOS 2.4, introducing Apple Intelligence to the Vision Pro, enabling users to utilize features like Writing Tools for text refinement, Image Playground for creating unique images, and Genmoji for custom emojis. The update also includes the Spatial Gallery app, offering curated spatial content, and enhancements to Guest User functionality for easier sharing of the device.
Apple has expanded Apple Intelligence to include support for new languages such as French, German, Italian, Brazilian Portuguese, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, and Simplified Chinese, along with localized English for Singapore and India. This update, available with iOS 18.4, iPadOS 18.4, and macOS Sequoia 15.4, also introduces Apple Intelligence features to iPhone and iPad users in the European Union and brings an initial set of these features to Apple Vision Pro users in U.S. English.
Apple is preparing to launch a major health initiative featuring a revamped app and AI-powered doctor service, while also testing a new M5 iPad Pro, planning its June developers conference, and appointing a new global retail chief.
Desirée Renae offers an audio walkthrough of the Apple Vision Pro, exploring its interface and accessibility features from a blind user's perspective while highlighting both innovations and limitations.
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For those who primarily read using Braille, it can be difficult to determine when text includes specific font attributes like bold, italics, or underline. Unified English Braille (UEB) and other Braille codes define dot patterns which are used as Braille indicators that may precede and follow text to identify the specific attribute being used. For example, in UEB, Dots 4-6 represents italicized text, while Dots 4-5-6 represents underlined text. In the March update of JAWS 2025, you can now configure JAWS to show font attribute marks when reading or editing documents using Braille.
The Accessibility Guy provides an in-depth evaluation of Google Docs' accessibility features, identifying strengths like screen reader compatibility and areas needing improvement such as keyboard navigation and formatting controls.
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Steven and Shaun share listener feedback and personal reflections on braille, explore updates to the Hable Easy and Glidance mobility aid, and spotlight the new RealSAM Pocket Plus device alongside real-world accessibility solutions and emotional journeys.
Dive into the world of movies from a visually impaired perspective. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Alex Howard and Lee Pugsley, co-hosts of The Dark Room podcast, about what motivated them to start the podcast, their experiences at movie theaters, challenges with some audio description services, and improving theater accessibility.
Jock Elliott provides an overview of the Tecsun S-2200X, highlighting its retro design with numerous knobs and buttons, large tuning knob, and features like a rotatable LW/MW antenna and telescoping whip antenna. He notes the radio's impressive FM and MW performance, satisfactory airband reception, and effective noise control through RF gain and squelch controls, particularly enhancing single-sideband signal clarity.
Renowned musician and tech advocate Matthew Whitaker shares his experience testing the WeWALK Smart Cane 2, highlighting how it supports accessibility and independence through advanced features and community-driven innovation.
Steven Scott, Shaun Preece, and Connor Scott-Gardner examine the contrast between Google's launch of Gemini Vision and the RNIB's braille transcription service cuts, spotlighting community impacts, accessibility gaps, and the power of advocacy.
This Aira tutorial features a live walkthrough with a Visual Interpreter, showcasing the tools, services, and safety protocols used to assist users with everything from navigating forms to booking rideshares and accessing visual descriptions in real time.
The American Printing House for the Blind announces that purchasers of the PageBlaster embosser will now receive a free license for TactileView, a software designed for creating and editing tactile graphics. This combination allows users to produce precise and accessible tactile graphics, enhancing accessibility for individuals who are blind or have low vision.
Steven and Shaun reflect on Microsoft's 50-year journey, dissecting new Copilot features, an on-stage AI protest, and the broader implications of embedding AI in everyday tools, with a sharp focus on accessibility, ethics, and innovation.
This review spotlights the VisiAid by LESS, a wearable, hands-free lighting device designed to enhance visibility for people with low vision through adjustable, glare-free illumination ideal for reading, crafting, and daily tasks.
Shawn Jordison shares a guide and companion video demonstrating how to use Adobe Acrobat's built-in tools to convert scanned, image-based PDFs into accessible documents with readable, structured text for screen readers and assistive technologies.
Michael and Damashe tackle Zoom automation errors, accessibility quirks in VoiceOver, GPT-driven automation with Hazel, and a cautionary tale about AI voice scams that underscores the need for family safety protocols.
Sam Seavey highlights the top three community-voted winners from the fourth annual Games for Blind Gamers contest, celebrating innovative, accessible games designed to enhance inclusion and awareness within the blind gaming community.
APH has released BrailleBlaster 3.0.1 to resolve math-related errors found in the previous version, though Mac users must still rely on version 2.1.9 or alternative builds.
Steven Scott and Shaun Preece explore the new accessibility features in the Nintendo Switch 2, joined by advocate Steve Saylor to unpack their real-world impact, while also covering AI robots, Microsoft Copilot, app accessibility, and tech nostalgia.
Steve Saylor breaks down the Nintendo Switch 2's new accessibility features, including a screen reader, text resizing, and zoom, offering insight into how these updates may or may not enhance gameplay for blind and low vision users.
Samantha Merrett provides guidance on organizing accessible and inclusive online meetings, emphasizing the importance of understanding audience needs, creating accessible agendas, recording sessions, evaluating platform accessibility, and offering alternative dial-in options. She also highlights the significance of clear communication, providing materials in multiple formats, and incorporating sign language interpretation and live captioning during events.
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Jieshuo Screen Reader version 20250404 introduces two new functions, new sound effects, and includes interactive elements in the Actions menu.
Microsoft commemorates its 50th anniversary, reflecting on its evolution from developing software for the Altair 8800 to leading innovations in operating systems, cloud computing, and artificial intelligence.
Adrian Roselli revisits the use of the `<main>` element in HTML, emphasizing that only one non-hidden `<main>` should be present per document to avoid confusion for assistive technologies. He discusses the differences between the HTML specification, which mandates a single `<main>`, and the ARIA specification, which allows multiple role="main" attributes in certain contexts, highlighting the importance of adhering to best practices for accessibility.
The Hable Easy, a simple smartphone controller with eight tactile buttons designed for users who struggle with touchscreens or complex gestures, is now available in the U.S. through AT Guys. Fully compatible with VoiceOver and TalkBack, this launch marks a major step toward broader accessibility and intuitive smartphone navigation.
Braille Works highlights that the IRS provides accessible tax forms and publications in formats such as plain text, Braille Ready Files, and large print PDFs for individuals who are blind or visually impaired. These resources can be downloaded from the IRS website, and assistance in completing tax forms is available through local IRS offices or the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program.
Whitney Lewis provides an overview of how various digital tools support alternative text for images, categorizing them into full, partial, and no support for alt text. She offers guidance on handling alt text in each scenario and emphasizes the importance of including alternative text in both formal and casual digital communications to ensure accessibility for all users.
Michael Whapples has launched BrailleBlaster-NG, a community-driven alternative to the pulled BrailleBlaster 3.0 release, offering faster updates, broader platform support, and critical math fixes, while encouraging community contributions for ongoing development.
Researchers have successfully developed a novel drug to restore vision. The treatment method restores vision through retinal nerve regeneration.
Scientists have developed a brain-computer interface that can generate natural-sounding speech by decoding brain activity, offering a promising solution for individuals with severe speech impairments.
Researchers have developed a brain-computer interface that translates neural activity into synthesized speech in real time, offering new hope for individuals who have lost the ability to speak due to paralysis or neurological injury.
DigitalA11Y highlights ten persistent and often absurd misconceptions about digital accessibility, using humor to underscore the serious misunderstandings that continue to hinder inclusive design.
TPGi recaps key moments from the 2025 CSUN Assistive Technology Conference, spotlighting innovations in accessibility, community engagement, and the growing role of AI in inclusive tech solutions.
Disability:IN shares highlights in digital accessibility from across the industry, featuring news, resources, and notable advancements aimed at fostering inclusive technology and workplace practices.
Researchers have developed a brain-to-voice technology that translates neural activity into speech, offering a significant advancement for individuals with severe paralysis. This innovation enables natural communication by converting brain signals directly into voice, potentially restoring the ability to speak for those who have lost it.
Researchers have developed a neuroprosthesis that enables real-time speech for individuals with severe paralysis by translating neural activity into natural-sounding voice. This technology offers new hope for restoring communication abilities in patients who have lost their speech due to neurological conditions.
Ken Nakata from Converge Accessibility provides insights into recent legal developments in digital accessibility, including new federal cases involving major organizations and evolving interpretations of the ADA in digital contexts.
Michael Beck outlines key strategies for enhancing mobile app accessibility, emphasizing adherence to WCAG and platform-specific guidelines, providing text alternatives for non-text content, ensuring sufficient color contrast, and designing with assistive technologies in mind. He also highlights the importance of accommodating alternative input navigation, creating large and well-spaced tap targets, making forms accessible, offering captions and transcripts for multimedia, and minimizing motion to avoid user discomfort.
Alexander Lehner shares a curated list of free tools for web accessibility testing, including bookmarklets, browser extensions, and screen reader applications. He emphasizes that while no single tool can detect all barriers, combining automated tools like WAVE and Firefox Accessibility Inspector with manual testing using screen readers such as NVDA, VoiceOver, and TalkBack provides a comprehensive approach to identifying and addressing accessibility issues.
Bogdan Cerovac emphasizes the importance of adopting a 'Design for All' approach in preparation for the European Accessibility Act (EAA), highlighting that accessibility is a continuous cultural commitment rather than a one-time project. He recommends integrating standards like EN 17161 into organizational processes to enhance brand image, expand market reach, and reduce legal risks, noting that accessibility benefits all users and is essential for individuals with disabilities.
Veroniiiica outlines several built-in features and extensions that allow users to tailor Microsoft Edge for better accessibility, including high contrast modes, read aloud tools, and screen reader enhancements.
Accessible Android reviews version 35.0 of Samsung's Accessibility Framework, noting improvements in performance and focus handling while also highlighting persistent issues that affect screen reader users and developers alike.
Abid Virani and Alwar Pillai discuss the importance of integrating cognitive accessibility into usability practices, highlighting the creation of the Accessible Usability Scale (AUS) to better assess user experiences for individuals with disabilities. They emphasize the need for inclusive design that addresses cognitive challenges, advocating for a needs-based approach and the formation of diverse working groups to develop effective guidelines and tools.
Aira shares five practical strategies for making the most of its visual interpreting service, helping blind and low vision users maximize independence in navigation and everyday tasks.
Access On explores best practices for creating accessible PowerPoint presentations using screen readers, offering tips on slide structure, text formatting, and effective use of accessibility checkers.
Nat Tarnoff discusses the importance of text contrast in web accessibility, focusing on WCAG guideline 1.4.3. He explains the required contrast ratios for normal and large text, methods to measure font sizes, and tools like Level Access's Accessible Color Picker for assessing and improving color contrast.
Blind photographer Karina Herrera shares her creative journey and offers practical advice for others with visual impairments, emphasizing intuition, storytelling, and embracing unique perspectives in photography.
The Entertainment Software Association has launched the Accessible Games Initiative, collaborating with major industry players including Nintendo of America, Sony, Microsoft, Google, EA, and Ubisoft to enhance communication of accessibility features in video games. This initiative introduces 24 tags categorized under auditory, gameplay, input, and visual features, such as Full Input Remapping, Narrated Menus, and Large Text, aiming to assist players in identifying games that meet their accessibility needs.
Kevin Powell highlights simple accessibility improvements that are often overlooked, offering practical tips for immediate enhancements without requiring deep technical changes.
Gen Herres clarifies the distinction between ADA compliance, which requires an entire organization to adhere to the Americans with Disabilities Act, and WCAG conformance, which pertains specifically to a digital property's adherence to Web Content Accessibility Guidelines. She emphasizes that achieving WCAG conformance for a website does not equate to full ADA compliance for the organization.
WebAIM presents its annual accessibility analysis of the top one million home pages, revealing that 95.9% still have detectable WCAG failures and highlighting trends in errors, technologies, and industry performance over time.
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(TUG) welcomes Tamara Rorie from the National Library Service (NLS) to our virtual domain to talk about new and existing equipment and NLS programming. She will also demonstrate the new DA2 Talking Book Machine and the BARD skill for Alexa. In addition, she will discuss NLS's Braille on Demand and e-Reader projects and take your questions.
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Michael Parker dives into the DOJ's final rule under Title II of the ADA, offering insights into the legal requirements for accessibility in websites and mobile apps operated by state and local governments.
Do you need tips and keyboard commands for managing mail in the New Outlook with JAWS? Join us for a live webinar, Manage Mail in the New Outlook with JAWS. We'll provide an overview of this new app, plus show you how to: Use the Microsoft Editor to spell check a message. Attach files to an email, plus open and save attachments. Search for messages. Flag messages. Move messages from one folder to another. ACVREP credits will be available for those who attend the live webinar.
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Learn how Cvent transformed its digital event experiences through a strategic partnership with TPGi to create inclusive, high-impact virtual events. This webinar will explore Cvent's client-driven approach to solving accessibility challenges, the importance of a clear "definition of done" in meeting accessibility standards, and how these improvements drive audience engagement and retention. Presented by TPGi's Jennifer Law and Mark Miller alongside Cvent's Stephen Cutchins.
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Ian Ramos and Joe McDaniel explore the range of RUBY handheld magnifiers, showcasing their features, use cases, and value for users with visual impairments. ACVREP CE credit available for eligible attendees.
Join hundreds of leaders and their teams at VisionServe Alliance's 2025 Leadership Conference in Scottsdale, Arizona, themed “Adapt and Thrive: Igniting Change in a Dynamic World.” Held at the DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Paradise Valley, the gathering features an extended keynote from Colin McLetchie of Five Ways Forward and two session tracks tackling topics like innovative advocacy, educational success, and holistic vision rehabilitation.
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With just two months until the European Accessibility Act's first deadline, this webinar helps organizations assess their compliance status, understand key EAA requirements across EU member states, and learn about potential penalties for noncompliance. Experts David Sloan, Mark Miller, and European tech lawyer Tom Gates will provide actionable steps and real-world examples to guide organizations toward compliance and turn looming deadlines into a strategic advantage.
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Rachel Reeves offers a practical, hands-on session on creating effective alternative text for images in digital content, with emphasis on clarity, relevance, and usability for assistive technology users.
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Free monthly book club discussion on zoom. “The Edge” by David Baldacci. This audiobook can be found on BARD (Braille & Audio Reading Download). Copies of the book are being mailed out to anyone who does not use BARD and requests a copy. Download the book from BARD: DB117204. For more information: Sarah Smedley, Talking Books Manager, Palm Beach County Library System, 4289 Cherry Road, West Palm Beach, FL 33409; +1 (561) 649-5491 📱️. Join Zoom by phone: +1 (312) 626-6799 📱️. Meeting ID: 835 8160 5488. Passcode: 182630. Florida Outreach Center for the Blind, Inc. is a nonprofit /training facility where we offer FREE classes, in English, Spanish, Creole and French. Email: info_blind@bellsouth.net 📧️. Website: http://blindfocb.org
The World Health Organization, in collaboration with UNICEF, hosts the fourth GATE Summit to drive global efforts in expanding equitable access to assistive technology. This hybrid event at WHO headquarters in Geneva will bring together key stakeholders to develop a consensus-driven global roadmap for investment and action, leveraging the WHO-GATE 5P framework and the ten recommendations from the WHO and UNICEF Global Report on Assistive Technology.
The 14th Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) encourages conversations about digital access and inclusion for over one billion people with disabilities. The GAAD Foundation, launched in 2021, aims to integrate accessibility as a core requirement in technology and digital product development. Participants can attend in-person and virtual events, host their own initiatives, or engage in accessibility-focused activities.
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Join the University of Minnesota for this virtual Global Accessibility Awareness Day gathering focused on the theme “Committing to Change,” featuring a keynote from Dr. Ludmila Praslova, author of *The Canary Code*, and breakout sessions exploring accessibility in higher education, disability culture and justice, and universal design.
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The University of Minnesota, in collaboration with the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, the University of Illinois Chicago, and the University of Michigan, is hosting a virtual event for Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) on May 15, 2025. Centered on the theme "Committing to Change," the event emphasizes integrating accessibility into communication, design, and innovation. The planning committee seeks passionate speakers to share insights and experiences, with an honorarium offered. Proposals are due by January 3, 2025. Contact gaad-conference@umn.edu 📧️ for inquiries.
Available online and free for all developers, WWDC25 runs from June 9 to 13 and showcases the latest Apple software innovations. The week includes a keynote, video sessions, online labs with Apple experts, and an exclusive in-person event at Apple Park on June 9 for select attendees.
Join the 8th Annual Accessibility Summer Camp, a one-day digital conference dedicated to advancing accessibility in education and professional spaces. Experts will lead sessions on digital accessibility, inclusive teaching practices, software tutorials, and creating a culture of accessibility. Live captions and ASL interpretation will be available, ensuring an inclusive experience for all attendees. Registration is now open, with a $15 attendance fee.
Guide Dogs for the Blind and APH Career Connect present a weeklong immersive experience designed for transition-age young adults who are blind or have low vision. Hosted at the Hull Foundation & Learning Center in Sandy, Oregon, this free program explores career options, networking, mobility strategies, vocational resources, and hands-on experiences with guide dogs. Participants will engage in engaging learning opportunities while making new connections and enjoying the scenic Pacific Northwest. Applications are DUE on or before March 31, 2025. Applications received after this date will be put on a waitlist. We recommend you apply early as summer programs are popular and fill up quickly.
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About: The Carroll Center for the Blind is the foremost leader in vision rehabilitation services for individuals confronted by the challenges of vision loss. Our mission is to empower those who are blind or visually impaired to achieve independence and to lead a fulfilling life. Established in 1936, the renowned Carroll Center for the Blind has been serving those with vision impairment for over eight decades; we are known nationally as a premier Vision Rehabilitation Center. Located just outside of Boston on a sprawling campus in Newton, Massachusetts, we proudly serve ALL ages and ALL stages of vision loss. With the ongoing promise of improving the lives of people with vision-related problems, The Carroll Center for the Blind has pioneered many innovative services allowing people who are blind or have low vision to learn the skills to be independent in their homes, in class settings, and in their work places. Our services include vision rehabilitation, vocational and transition programs, assistive technology training, educational support, and recreation opportunities for individuals who are visually impaired of all ages. For over 80 years, the expertise of Carroll Center staff has provided help for thousands of blind and visually impaired persons with diverse opportunities for success and independent living.
Finding a computer under the tree is all fun and games, until disaster strikes mere hours following the family gathering with the technical wizard that can fix anything. We at Pneuma Solutions have just the solution for you! From now through January 2nd, any technical wizard can download our critically acclaimed Remote Incident Manager on their Windows or macOS computer, sign up for a controller account, and try all of its capabilities free of charge. But wait, there's more! Sometimes, even the best tech gurus need a lifeline. Last month, we introduced the AITools feature, offering you one-stop access to all of the world's assistive technology helper bots. This 12 day RIM free-for-all additionally opens up the AITools feature, allowing you to explore this cutting edge new capability. Get those hard questions answered in seconds, get those tech problems solved in minutes. Everyone wins, and for a full twelve days, it doesn't cost a dime! What are you waiting for? Download RIM today!
Sponsor Since: June 3, 2021 📅️
Website: https://pneumasolutions.com/ 🌐️
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About: Backed by two decades of creating award-winning accessible cloud technologies for people with visual impairments, Pneuma Solutions is the global leader in accessible cloud-based solutions. Pneuma Solutions was founded by long-time accessibility developers Mike Calvo and Matt Campbell. For more information on their individual profiles, click on their respective bio pages. We're proud to be the first company to develop cloud-based accessibility at the network level. Our tools provide organizations, like yours, a way to deliver secure, accessible information right from your network or from our secure servers. You can provide your print disabled consumers, students, employees, and citizens with a multitude of accessible options. Additionally, we offer a suite of cloud-based applications to blind and print disabled consumers directly from our website. Our consumer products are designed to make the day-to-day lives of blind and print disabled individuals more accessible and simpler to manage. Access to information is not a privilege, it's a right. It's also your right to obtain affordable, accessible cloud solutions to serve your end user. When organizations like yours implement our tools, together we help make it a more inclusive world for people with disabilities. Want to know more about how we can help you become more inclusive?
Contact us here. We'll be happy to discuss how our tools can help with your accessibility needs.
Our world-class refreshable Braille displays deliver efficient Braille input and outstanding output for your PC or mobile device. The robust Bluetooth® connectivity provides seamless use with Windows®, Mac®, iPhones®, iPads®, and Android TM smartphones and tablets. Ergonomic navigation features allow quick, natural hand movements for greater productivity. When used with JAWS® screen reading software, they support our popular Braille Study Mode, an interactive tool for teaching and learning Braille. Learn more today.
Sponsor Since: April 15, 2021 📅️
Website: https://www.freedomscientific.com/ 🌐️
Email: info@vispero.com 📧️
Phone: (800) 444-4443 📱️
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About: Freedom Scientific, a Vispero brand, is a leading worldwide brand of assistive technology products for those with vision impairments. We offer products designed to promote independence, allowing blind and low vision individuals the same access to information as their sighted peers. World-renowned JAWS (Job Access With Speech) screen reading software and ZoomText screen magnification software provide users the independence and ability to seek education and obtain or maintain a career after vision loss. Our expansive product line includes both low vision and blindness technology for all aspects of daily living. The wide range of RUBY, TOPAZ, and ONYX desktop and portable video magnifiers are designed for their ease of use and assist with daily activities. Our impressive line of blindness hardware products include refreshable Braille displays and scanning and reading devices, offering many options tailored to fit individual needs.
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 📧️
Skype: atguys 💬️
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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 📱️.
Our Inclusive Dice Series features braille and high-contrast print side-by-side enabling blind, low-vision, and sighted players to roll together seamlessly. Available in standard or jumbo size bundles or even in a polyhedral boxed set, these dice are more than game pieces — they promote education, inclusivity, and community. Level up your game night and bring inclusive gaming to your table.
Sponsor Since: March 26, 2025 📅️
Website: https://inclusiveimagination.co/ 🌐️
About: Inclusive Imagination, founded by Garrett Whitmyre, a passionate Teacher of Students with Blindness and Visual Impairments (TVI) and a Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist (COMS), is a Tacoma, Washington-based company dedicated to engineering and manufacturing tabletop games and accessories that embody universal design principles.
Their mission is to "forge friendships through gaming for everyone," emphasizing inclusivity for individuals with sensory, physical, or neurodiverse needs.
Whitmyre's extensive background in special education directly informs the company's proactive approach, integrating access technologies such as Braille, image descriptions, and accessible companion apps from the initial design phase to ensure their products are inherently accessible to a diverse gaming community.
The company's product line features uniquely designed dice sets and trays that cater to various accessibility requirements. Beyond physical products, Inclusive Imagination offers free web-based applications optimized for adaptive switches and screen readers, enhancing digital accessibility in gaming.
They also provide business-to-business services, including wholesale partnerships and accessible graphic design, assisting other organizations in adopting inclusive practices.
Through these initiatives, Inclusive Imagination strives to create a gaming environment where everyone, regardless of ability, can actively participate and enjoy.
Sponsor Since: February 28, 2025 📅️
Website: https://awarewolfgear.com/ 🌐️
About: Awarewolf Gear is built on innovation, resilience, and a passion for adventure — especially for those in the blind and low vision community.
Awarewolf Gear is dedicated to redefining mobility through high-performance, thoughtfully engineered canes.
With the core belief that everyone deserves to explore confidently, our mission is encapsulated in our tagline, "Power for Life's Adventure."
Our product line, community initiatives, and inspirational storytelling all work in tandem to empower users to navigate diverse terrains with ease and independence.
Product Line
⚫️ All Terrain Cane (ATC)
Design & Purpose: The All Terrain Cane was originally engineered for the rugged trails of Sedona, Arizona. Made from durable titanium alloy, it is built to handle everything from sandy beaches to rocky mountain paths. Its adjustable 16-inch handle and high-performance roller ball tip provide stability and versatility across varied surfaces.
⚫️ Urban Xplorer Cane (UX)
Innovation & Versatility: Merging the rugged design of the ATC with enhancements for urban mobility, the Urban Xplorer Cane features an adjustable handle and a specially designed "Dome" cane tip. Available in multiple sizes (small, medium, large and extra-large), this lightweight, robust cane is ideal for navigating busy city streets as well as more challenging environments.
⚫️ Cane Tips
Customization & Performance: Awarewolf Gear's Cane Tips are designed to elevate your mobility experience by ensuring smooth, reliable navigation across all terrains. Crafted for both durability and style, these premium replacement tips allow users to personalize their canes while enhancing performance.
⚫️ Accessories and Apparel
Customization & Expression: Beyond canes, Awarewolf Gear offers a range of accessories — such as colorful replacement cane tips designed for visibility and personal expression — and apparel that carry the brand's adventurous spirit.
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Sponsor Since: February 27, 2025 📅️
Website: https://caseforvision.com/ 🌐️
Phone: +1 (781) 343-1071 📱️
Email: contact@caseforvision.com 📧️
About: At Case For Vision, we design and manufacture assistive devices, for visually impaired people or those who suffer age-related vision loss.
Purpose: Leveraging technology with precision engineering and optics. We want to return the purchasing power to people, and disrupt the existing practice by replacing expensive proprietary devices or components with ubiquitous, mass-produced, powerful smartphones, tablets, and computers.
Case For Vision ( CFV ): The first device that we have launched is built for the iPhone. Find out how Case For Vision can aid you in everyday life.
The Case For Vision is an innovative iPhone-based optical mechanical case that functions as a hands-free local or distance high-quality magnifier when used with the Case For Vision 2.0 specialized software application. Designed to resemble a standard smartphone protective case, it is a powerful magnification tool for people with vision loss.
Case for Vision comes with a Lifetime Warranty and a Free Upgrade if you get a new phone.
Sponsor Since: January 15, 2025 📅️
Website: https://visiontechacademy.com/ 🌐️
About: Vision Tech Academy is a website, platform and online directory dedicated to empowering blind and low-vision individuals by connecting them with trusted assistive technology educators for free.
Vision Tech Academy is the home of the free, access-technology specific, Online Directory of Educators (ODE).
Inspired by the legacy of John Panarese, the Academy website serves as a hub for accessible learning, offering a free directory of access educators, live and recorded courses, and resources to foster learning independence and success.
With an ongoing mission to provide high-quality, trusted, personalized training on tools like VoiceOver, JAWS, NVDA and Braille technology, Vision Tech Academy bridges the gap between technology and accessibility, ensuring inclusive and accessible education for all.
📖️ Free Directory for Students
📖️ Free General Profiles for All Access Educators
🏅️ Premium Profiles for Access Educators Who Want More Reach
Hi all, this is Laura, with Elegant Insights. Spring has sprung, and I've planned a seasonal shopping day to celebrate springtime holidays. Consider yourself invited!
With Easter, Mother's Day, graduations, birthdays, and special spring celebrations upcoming, I thought it might be fun to help you find a few gifts perfect for this time of year. Or, discover something new to add a breath of fresh air to your spring styles.
You'll find everything from supplies to help you with spring cleaning, bags, jewelry, gifts for mom, fashion accessories, home fragrance, and whatever else I can turn up to get your spring blooming!
Hop on in to find little somethings to tuck into an Easter basket, or get a jump on gifts for mom, dads, grads, or for those special spring birthdays. Join us Saturday, April 5th, 2025, starting at 11:00 AM Pacific time, 2:00 PM Eastern. Follow the link to find your Zoom login details, and don't forget to bring a friend. It's a spring thing!
Shop online or call Laura at: +1 (702) 605-1265 📱️.
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Sponsor Since: November 22, 2024 📅️
Website: https://elegantinsightsjewelry.com/ 🌐️
About: Elegant Insights Braille Creations, founded by Laura Legendary, offers a distinctive collection of handcrafted jewelry and accessories embossed with crisp, readable braille.
Inspired by a personal experience, Laura, who is blind, established the brand to merge style with accessibility, providing beautiful and inclusive products. Each piece is made in the USA and can often be personalized or custom-designed to meet individual preferences.
Beyond her work with Elegant Insights, Laura co-founded The Fashionability Channel podcast, which provides beauty, fashion, and lifestyle information for people with disabilities. She also maintains two blogs: the Accessible Insights Blog, offering information on products and services for individuals with low or no vision, and the Sparkle On Blog, which provides jewelry education, design trends, and style information.
Laura's dedication to accessibility and advocacy extends to her role as a speaker, author, and educator specializing in these areas. Her multifaceted efforts aim to empower individuals with disabilities, ensuring they have access to stylish, functional, and meaningful products and information.
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Sponsor Since: October 13, 2024 📅️
Website: https://floridareading.com/ 🌐️
About: Florida Vision Technology is officially celebrating its 20th anniversary. When I started in February 2000, the assistive technology industry was young, and there were just a handful of manufacturers.
Opening the business felt right, and I was ready to jump in. The biggest challenge, in the beginning, was getting a used bulky desk into the shed in my backyard, which my daughters named "Lesa Berg Kretschmer World Headquarters."
Three years later, in June of 2003, we moved into our first offsite location and opened a low vision superstore!
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My pottery pieces are designed to inspire your creativity and imagination! Each piece is crafted with care offering a unique touch to your home and dining experience. Whether you're looking for elegant dinnerware, functional art, or custom pieces, I can help you bring your vision to life. From rustic charm to modern elegance, I specialize in creating pottery that fits your personal style and elevates your dining table. Let me customize a one-of-a-kind creation that reflects your taste and enhances your space, adding beauty and warmth to every meal. And check out the highlight of the month.
Sponsor Since: September 20, 2024 📅️
Website: https://accesspark.shop 🌐️
About: Access Park is your premier destination for accessible shopping.
At Access Park, we offer a curated selection of products aimed at enhancing the daily lives of persons with disabilities.
Whether you're looking for accessible tech gadgets, specialty assistive devices, or just everyday essentials, you'll find them here.
Access Park provides a shopping experience that prioritizes keyboard navigability, screen reader compatibility, and high-contrast visuals for those with visual impairments, in addition to other enhancements that provide an elevated shopping experience to users of various assistive technologies.
Access Park. Where inclusivity is always in stock. (TM)
For a limited time, when you purchase a Hable One, you'll receive a FREE OptiCoaster!
The Hable One is a powerful, pocket-sized keyboard that makes phone use easier and more accessible for blind and visually impaired users.
With your Hable One, you'll get the OptiCoaster, a high-contrast, glow-in-the-dark coaster with tactile features, perfect for easily locating and placing your cups on the table.
But hurry! Stock is running low, and we have only a few units left. Once they're gone, this offer ends! Don't miss out on this incredible deal.
Visit our website now to claim your free OptiCoaster before it's too late!
Sponsor Since: August 14, 2024 📅️
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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Are you ready to advance your career in cybersecurity? The Apex Program offers a comprehensive 10-week training course designed to prepare you for the CompTIA Network+ and Security+ certification exams. Tailored for the blind, visually impaired, disabled, and veteran communities, our program combines informative lectures, video tutorials, hands-on labs, and quizzes, with expert instructor support every step of the way.
Get started today — Classes start on the first Monday of every month!
Upcoming Class Start Dates:
1. Monday, September 9th
2. Monday, October 7th
3. Monday, November 4th
Don't miss this opportunity to join a diverse and inclusive workforce in the cybersecurity sector. Visit TheApexProgram.com to learn more and secure your spot today!
Sponsor Since: July 16, 2024 📅️
Website: https://theapexprogram.com 🌐️
About: Unlocking Abilities, Securing Futures. Founded on the principles of inclusivity and opportunity, the Apex Program is a pioneering educational initiative in cybersecurity, tailored for the blind, visually impaired, disabled, and veteran communities. Created by a Novacoast employee and inspired by his own journey from disability to Security Operations Center manager, the curriculum is designed to create a strong foundation of IT security knowledge, while instilling confidence and ensuring competence in the IT talent pool. Our ten-week program culminates in industry-recognized CompTIA certifications and a guaranteed pathway to employment, courtesy of Novacoast's dedicated IT Staffing division. At Apex, we don't just teach cybersecurity; we transform lives by unlocking potential and advocating for diversity in the IT security workforce.
Mission: The Apex Program is committed to bridging the gap in cybersecurity talent by empowering the blind, visually impaired, disabled, and veteran communities through inclusive, accessible, and comprehensive training. Our mission is to nurture a diverse workforce equipped with the necessary IT security skills and certifications to thrive in the cybersecurity sector. In partnership with Novacoast, we ensure a solid educational foundation and job placement in the industry, further fostering a future where every individual can focus their distinct abilities on building a more secure digital world.
Novacoast: Novacoast is a cybersecurity and IT services company that helps organizations enhance their security posture. They offer a range of services, including cybersecurity advisory, security engineering, identity and access management, development and integration, penetration testing, managed security services, and incident response. Their managed services include co-managed SIEM, DLP, EDR, vulnerability and patch management, phishing monitoring, and threat operations. Novacoast also provides specialized services for different industries such as finance, healthcare, and gaming. Additionally, they offer staffing solutions and training programs. Learn more today.
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We find ourselves navigating an era where advocacy itself seems vulnerable, caught between political pressures and financial realities. Nonprofits facing scrutiny and potential funding consequences, grapple with maintaining both their mission integrity and their financial stability. But I firmly believe these pressures should not and cannot compromise our unwavering commitment to disability rights and equality.
Strategic confidential collaborations between nonprofit organizations and industry leaders are not just possible, they are absolutely essential. By working together, quietly yet powerfully, we can safeguard our advocacy efforts and advance accessibility and disability rights without risking organizational credibility or financial security.
If we wish to preserve the progress we've made, we cannot retreat into caution or silence; extraordinary times require equally extraordinary courage and innovation.
Collaboration between leaders is key.
Please contact us.
https://accessready.org
chair-ceo@accessready.org 📧️
Sponsor Since: June 27, 2024 📅️
Website: https://accessready.org 🌐️
Email: info@accessready.org 📧️
Phone: +1 (727) 531-1000 📱️
About: Access Ready, Inc. is a nonprofit advocacy organization founded on October 17, 2018, dedicated to ensuring the accessibility of information and communications technologies (ICT) for all individuals, regardless of ability. The organization aims to integrate ICT accessibility as a fundamental aspect of society.
Mission: Promote policies that ensure ICT accessibility.
Vision: Create a society where ICT is inherently accessible to everyone.
Core Values: Integrity, Planning, Consideration, Opportunity
Key Milestones: 2018: Established Articles of Incorporation and ByLaws. 2020: Received 501(c)(3) status. 2019: Formed the Access Ready Strategic Social Purpose Corporation to develop accessible technologies.
Initiatives: Developed inclusion guidance documents with legal and policy experts and proposed the Tax Recovery Act to provide tax credits for developers making ICT accessible.
Leadership: Douglas George Towne, Chair and CEO. Access Ready, Inc. is supported by various notable individuals and organizations.
Contact: Douglas George Towne, Chari-CEO, Access Ready, Inc., chair-ceo@accessready.org 📧️.
Access Ready, Inc. strives to make ICT accessible through policy advocacy, strategic guidance, and innovative solutions, fostering a more inclusive society for individuals with disabilities.
We find ourselves navigating an era where advocacy itself seems vulnerable, caught between political pressures and financial realities. Nonprofits facing scrutiny and potential funding consequences, grapple with maintaining both their mission integrity and their financial stability. But I firmly believe these pressures should not and cannot compromise our unwavering commitment to disability rights and equality.
Strategic confidential collaborations between nonprofit organizations and industry leaders are not just possible, they are absolutely essential. By working together, quietly yet powerfully, we can safeguard our advocacy efforts and advance accessibility and disability rights without risking organizational credibility or financial security.
If we wish to preserve the progress we've made, we cannot retreat into caution or silence; extraordinary times require equally extraordinary courage and innovation.
Collaboration between leaders is key.
Please contact us.
https://accessready.org
chair-ceo@accessready.org 📧️
Sponsor Since: June 27, 2024 📅️
Website: https://accessready.org 🌐️
Email: info@accessready.org 📧️
Phone: +1 (727) 531-1000 📱️
About: Access Ready, Inc. is a nonprofit advocacy organization founded on October 17, 2018, dedicated to ensuring the accessibility of information and communications technologies (ICT) for all individuals, regardless of ability. The organization aims to integrate ICT accessibility as a fundamental aspect of society.
Mission: Promote policies that ensure ICT accessibility.
Vision: Create a society where ICT is inherently accessible to everyone.
Core Values: Integrity, Planning, Consideration, Opportunity
Key Milestones: 2018: Established Articles of Incorporation and ByLaws. 2020: Received 501(c)(3) status. 2019: Formed the Access Ready Strategic Social Purpose Corporation to develop accessible technologies.
Initiatives: Developed inclusion guidance documents with legal and policy experts and proposed the Tax Recovery Act to provide tax credits for developers making ICT accessible.
Leadership: Douglas George Towne, Chair and CEO. Access Ready, Inc. is supported by various notable individuals and organizations.
Contact: Douglas George Towne, Chari-CEO, Access Ready, Inc., chair-ceo@accessready.org 📧️.
Access Ready, Inc. strives to make ICT accessible through policy advocacy, strategic guidance, and innovative solutions, fostering a more inclusive society for individuals with disabilities.
We find ourselves navigating an era where advocacy itself seems vulnerable, caught between political pressures and financial realities. Nonprofits facing scrutiny and potential funding consequences, grapple with maintaining both their mission integrity and their financial stability. But I firmly believe these pressures should not and cannot compromise our unwavering commitment to disability rights and equality.
Strategic confidential collaborations between nonprofit organizations and industry leaders are not just possible, they are absolutely essential. By working together, quietly yet powerfully, we can safeguard our advocacy efforts and advance accessibility and disability rights without risking organizational credibility or financial security.
If we wish to preserve the progress we've made, we cannot retreat into caution or silence; extraordinary times require equally extraordinary courage and innovation.
Collaboration between leaders is key.
Please contact us.
https://accessready.org
chair-ceo@accessready.org 📧️
Sponsor Since: June 27, 2024 📅️
Website: https://accessready.org 🌐️
Email: info@accessready.org 📧️
Phone: +1 (727) 531-1000 📱️
About: Access Ready, Inc. is a nonprofit advocacy organization founded on October 17, 2018, dedicated to ensuring the accessibility of information and communications technologies (ICT) for all individuals, regardless of ability. The organization aims to integrate ICT accessibility as a fundamental aspect of society.
Mission: Promote policies that ensure ICT accessibility.
Vision: Create a society where ICT is inherently accessible to everyone.
Core Values: Integrity, Planning, Consideration, Opportunity
Key Milestones: 2018: Established Articles of Incorporation and ByLaws. 2020: Received 501(c)(3) status. 2019: Formed the Access Ready Strategic Social Purpose Corporation to develop accessible technologies.
Initiatives: Developed inclusion guidance documents with legal and policy experts and proposed the Tax Recovery Act to provide tax credits for developers making ICT accessible.
Leadership: Douglas George Towne, Chair and CEO. Access Ready, Inc. is supported by various notable individuals and organizations.
Contact: Douglas George Towne, Chari-CEO, Access Ready, Inc., chair-ceo@accessready.org 📧️.
Access Ready, Inc. strives to make ICT accessible through policy advocacy, strategic guidance, and innovative solutions, fostering a more inclusive society for individuals with disabilities.
At Innosearch, we believe that shopping should be inclusive for everyone, especially the blind and visually impaired. Our platform is specifically designed to provide a simple, intuitive, and fully accessible experience for all users.
Why Choose Innosearch?
Accessible Shopping: Our website is screen-reader friendly, making it easy to navigate and shop for millions of products across over 500,000 retailers, including Amazon, Walmart, and Target.
Unbeatable Prices: Enjoy the best prices on the web without the hassle. We ensure you get great deals on everything you need!
Fast and Free Shipping: Don't worry if you don't have Amazon Prime or Walmart Plus — we offer the fastest shipping and free returns on all purchases, passing these benefits directly to you.
Available Worldwide: Shop with confidence from the USA, UK, Australia, and Canada.
Exclusive Offer: Use coupon code OFF5 to receive $5 off orders over $20!
Sponsor Since: June 7, 2024 📅️
Website: https://www.innosearch.ai 🌐️
Email: info@innosearch.ai 📧️
About: Innosearch is an all-in-one shopping platform augmented with a cutting-edge AI-powered shopping assistant. This innovative feature mimics the experience of shopping in real life by allowing you to interact with the assistant using natural language. It aggregates millions of products from top US online retailers, bringing them directly to you. With this advanced generative AI, Innosearch offers personalized product recommendations, highlights the best deals, and provides comprehensive information including reviews, total prices, shipping options, and more. Innosearch delivers a seamless end-to-end shopping experience, eliminating the need to search and browse in multiple tabs across retailers.
YouTube Review By Sam Seavey: https://youtube.com/watch?v=-rjL-HAwaZY.
Key Features: Key Features of the Innosearch All-in-One AI Shopping Platform include:
➜ Research Products: Easily compare products across retailers, or weigh pros and cons of similar products to make informed decisions.
➜ Uncover the Best Deals: Never miss a door buster, coupon, or clearance sale again. Get notified about the best prices and offers.
➜ AI Summarized Trusted Reviews: See what others are saying and make confident purchases.
➜ All in One: Innosearch brings millions of products from top online retailers directly to you, allowing you to shop the best deals with easy checkout and personalized AI assistance.
➜ Shop with Confidence: Rest assured, Innosearch has you covered with free shipping and returns on every purchase.
➜ Know Before You Buy: Innosearch equips you with expert buying guides, empowering you to make well-informed decisions.
How To Shop: Simply create a free account and start shopping today!
Scanned PDF documents, often created from printed books or paper materials, are not inherently accessible. These image-based files lack embedded text and structure, making them unreadable by screen readers and inaccessible to individuals who rely on assistive technologies. My latest post with companion video outlines how to convert a scanned PDF into an accessible, readable document using only Adobe Acrobat's built-in features.
For more accessibility tips and tutorials, join my self-paced courses and community!
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.
I have developed and reviewed VPATs, LMS courses, and other pieces of training. I am the accessibility Swiss army knife. Let me be your personal accessibility expert.
➜ Over 13 years of experience in the field of accessibility.
➜ Passionate about providing equal access to information for everyone.
➜ Wide range of project experience, including document accessibility, training, and more.
➜ Expertise in captioning, assistive technology, and accessibility best practices. I'm here to help you create a more accessible world.
The Blog: This blog covers topics like making Word, PDF & PowerPoint files accessible, Closed Captioning, assistive technology, and other important accessibility topics.
Training and Consulting: Offering customized training and consulting for implementing accessibility best practices.
Accessible Document Service: Providing top-tier document remediation services for all types of files, ensuring compliance with WCAG, 508, and PDF UA standards.
Sponsor Since: July 20, 2023 📅️
Website: https://glidance.io/ 🌐️
About: Fun and easy, you'll just love going out. You walk with confidence, and Glide will simply guide you where you want to go.
Just Grab Your Glide And Walk With Confidence
Glide will guide you to your destination or just keep you to a safe path and leave it to you to steer the way, giving you full autonomy and independence.
Portable, Light And Versatile
Glide uses advanced technology to help you safely and smoothly weave your way among obstacles and people, and make your way to a near by door, steps or a park bench.
Easy To Use
Smart technology for effortless mobility.
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Our friendly design means you'll be up and running in no time.
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Get started with Glide today at: https://glidance.io/.
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.
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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.
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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.
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In addition to serving as an Editor to Top Tech Tidbits Alex is also the 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.
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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.
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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.
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