The NFB is hiring accessibility excellence advocates, looking ahead to the Apple event, and switching nimbly between Word documents
Here's what we cover in episode 41 of Access On.
Join us for Access On's coverage of the Apple Event on September 9 0:00
Two exciting opportunities to become an Accessibility Excellence Advocate at the National Federation of the Blind 1:47
Check out the position description for the Accessibility Excellence Advocate, Education and Employment, and the Accessibility Excellence Advocate, Home and Independent Living.
Remarks from President Riccobono's report 5:48
Jonathan Mosen's remarks to National Convention 11:45
Sponsor message, The People Make the Places, with Mike May 35:37
Doordash, Innosearch, and Facebook 36:10
Problem sending packages with Uber 40:45
iPhone overheating 42:15
how to get Brailliant auto-scrolling 46:55
This is my favorite laptop 49:55
Yoto Player 51:28
Headphone controls and the Bard Mobile app 52:25
The Brava Smart Oven 53:36
Tech Tip, quickly switching documents in Microsoft Word 58:04
Closing and contact info 59:53
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Smart glasses discussion, Uber breaks Braille Screen Input in its iOS app, and more from the Technology Vendors' Showcase
Thanks for listening to Access On. Here's what's coming up on this week's episode.
Introduction 0:00
BBC sounds no longer available outside the UK 1:23
No Braille Screen Input in the Uber app 4:37
Smart glasses questions and thoughts 7:49
Bard Mobile and headphones 14:11
My keyboard got stuck in Braille input on iOS 15:16
The Yoto Player 18:31
Thoughts on JAWS pricing changes 23:21
No word from Dot about my Dot Watch 24:33
Independent Science 27:49
Aira 30:32
Selvis Group 33:57
Bridge the Gap Adaptations 36:32
Salesforce 38:48
APH 40:20
Ashirase, Inc 44:01
HumanWare 46:19
Innosearch 48:56
Agiga 52:08
Tech tip, using emojis on Windows and Mac 56:30
Closing and contact info 57:09
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Innovations in AI, a meeting headset recommendation, and adjusting JAWS and system volume from within JAWS
In episode 39 of Access On:
Join us on August 26 for Innovations in online shopping 0:00
From national convention, our presentation on innovations in AI 2:24
Headset recommendation 57:09
Tech tip, adjusting system or JAWS volume from within JAWS 58:02
Closing and contact info 58:58
To send in a contribution for the podcast, you can attach an audio clip to an email, or just write it down and email it to [email protected]
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Envision's new smart glasses from solos, feedback on JAWS pricing changes, and helping Alexa to play radio stations with difficult names
On this week's episode:
Register for our boutique on shopping innovations 0:00
Envision announces new Ally Glasses in partnership with Solos 1:53
You can pre-order the new Envision Solos smart glasses here
Trouble registering with the Envision Ally app 42:10
Troubles with Adobe Reader, and which laptop? 45:27
Can't control BARD from my Shokz 48:36
More on JAWS pricing changes and their communication 49:05
TechTip, helping Alexa play radio stations whose name it has trouble with 56:21
Closing and contact info 57:35
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comparing Apples and Androids
This episode features highlights of our Comparing Apples and Androids presentation from the National Federation of the Blind's national convention in New Orleans. It is presented by Jonathan Mosen, who covers iOS, and Karl Belanger, who covers Android.
Here are the topics covered.
Getting started with the operating system 0:00
Input methods 20:54
Braille support 29:25
Working with the camera 39:27
Working with the web 47:42
Final thoughts 56:46
Closing and contact info 1:03:31
Do you have any thoughts on iOS versus Android, or any other technology topic? Be in touch via email, either by attaching an audio clip or just writing something down, and send it into [email protected]
Hosted by Jonathan Mosen, Access On features breaking technology news , product demonstrations, reviews, comparisons, and interviews about the fast-changing world of technology. We also welcome contributions from our listeners.
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Whether you’re a tech expert, or you’re trying to make sense of it all, Access On has something for you.
Access On listeners benefit from the resources of the National Federation of the Blind, including our Center for Excellence in Nonvisual Accessibility, our extensive networks in the technology sector, and our many members with specialist knowledge of technology.
When it comes to access technology, Access On breaks the news, and makes the news.
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