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Your Feedback: Swearing Smart Assistants, Neuralink Curiosity, And Cane Tip Tips | Double Tap | YouTube.com | April 23, 2025

In this engaging episode of Double Tap, Steven and Shaun explore smartwatches and health, smartphone accessibility, personal experiences with blindness, and listener feedback on cane tips, recipe apps, and whether swearing AIs represent progress or pandering.

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A.) Podcast: Eyes on Success Episode 2516: Dinner Delivered | April 16, 2025

“Dinner Delivered” is a guide for visually impaired individuals on using grocery and meal delivery services. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Kim Loftis Nova, who co-authored the book with Chris Grabowski Nova, about navigating platforms like Instacart, Shipt, and DoorDash. Kim shares her experiences using these services as well as practical tips for using them.

B.) Google’s AR Glasses Of The Future & OrCam Talks To Double Tap | Double Tap | YouTube.com | April 15, 2025

Steven and Shaun discuss Google’s Gemini-powered AR glasses and Apple’s AI missteps, then welcome OrCam’s Corinne Nero to unveil the OrCam Read 5 — a privacy-focused, AI-enabled handheld reader with a simplified app and document summarization features.

C.) Using Track Changes And Comments With JAWS In Word | Tavip.org.uk | April 3, 2025

Here TAVIP outlines how users of the JAWS screen reader can effectively navigate and utilize Microsoft Word’s Track Changes and Comments features, ensuring accessible document editing and collaboration.

D.) There’s AI Inside Windows Paint And Notepad Now. Here’s How To Use It | Wired.com | April 15, 2025

David Nield explores how Microsoft has integrated AI tools into Windows Paint and Notepad, detailing features like image generation, background removal, text rewriting, and formatting enhancements, all powered by Copilot and available with Microsoft 365 subscriptions.

E.) The New Patriot Voice AI Review: Fast, Accurate, And Smarter Than Ever | Sam Seavey | The Blind Life | YouTube.com | April 15, 2025

The upgraded Patriot Voice AI introduces advanced OCR and built-in AI summarization to offer blind and visually impaired users a faster, smarter way to access printed information with improved accuracy and convenience.

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A.) Seeing AI Workshops Updated To Reflect Interface Changes | Hadleyhelps.org | April 16, 2025

Hadley’s complete series of Seeing AI workshops has been updated to reflect the app’s latest interface changes, offering easy-to-follow video instructions for both Apple and Android users, with accessible formats including braille, large print, and screen reader options.

B.) AI-Boosted Cameras Help Blind People To Navigate | Nature.com | April 12, 2025

A prototype wearable system uses machine-learning to guide users around obstacles.

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A.) IOS 18 Edition Released | iOSAccessBook.com | April 17, 2025

Shelly Brisbin announces the release of ‘iOS Access for All’ (iOS 18 edition), a comprehensive guide updated for iOS 18 and the latest Apple devices. The new edition includes a text-only ePub format tailored for blind users and covers enhancements like Apple Intelligence and other incremental accessibility improvements introduced since iOS 18’s initial release.

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9.) JAWS Power Tip: How To Move Messages from One Folder to Another in the New Outlook with JAWS | Freedom Scientific | TopTechTidbits.com | April 24, 2025

The new Outlook desktop app has a new design that differs from that of Outlook Classic, and can be navigated with JAWS using keyboard commands. While some commands have changed, others, like moving a message, have not.

10.) The Alt Media Files | Accommodations For Students | Episode 3 | The Accessibility Guy | YouTube.com | April 21, 2025

In this video tutorial TAG walks viewers through the step-by-step process of making a PDF textbook accessible, including file reduction, OCR with Abbyy FineReader, conversion to Word, and font size adjustments to support student accommodations.

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11.) Podcast: Eyes on Success Episode 2517: The Able Artist Foundation | April 23, 2025

The Able Artist Foundation supports low-income disabled musicians around the world by providing discounted music software and hardware to its members. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with founder Stephen Letnes about what motivated him to start the organization, their company partners, and about the special programs they offer for their members.

12.) Your Feedback: Ceramic Cane Tips & Blind Tech Frustrations | Double Tap | YouTube.com | April 22, 2025

Double Tap hosts Steven and Shaun tackle blind tech frustrations, smart device benefits, ceramic cane tips, and accessibility challenges in smartphones, all while exploring listener stories on Neuralink, recipe apps, and the nuanced reality of blind pride.

13.) Brava Smart Oven App Accessibility Review: Blind And Low Vision User Experience | Sam Seavey | The Blind Life | YouTube.com | April 22, 2025

Sam Seavey evaluates the Brava Smart Oven mobile app’s accessibility features, offering detailed insights on its usability with screen readers like VoiceOver and TalkBack for blind and low vision users navigating smart kitchen tools.

14.) NVDA 2025.1beta2 Available For Testing | NVAccess.org | April 22, 2025

NV Access has released the second beta of NVDA 2025.1, inviting users to explore upcoming features and submit feedback ahead of the official launch, with beta testers receiving updates exclusively from the beta and release candidate channels.

15.) Podcast: TW107: Mute Buttons, Mishaps, And Mental Replays | Technically Working | April 22, 2025

In this candid, tech-filled episode, Damashe resolves a mute button issue with a hidden switch while Michael tackles a chaotic live audio setup, leading to a discussion on gear, tech frustrations, Android experiments, and the life-saving role of automation and backups.

16.) Meta AI In UK, Glide Experiences & RNIB Updates Us On Free Personal Transcription | Double Tap | YouTube.com | April 21, 2025

Double Tap hosts Steven and Shaun discuss Meta’s AI rollout issues in the UK, wearable health tech, RNIB’s controversial transcription changes, and listener insights on Glide technology as an alternative to white canes and guide dogs.

17.) Mobile Apps Are Failing Users With Disabilities | Podcasts.Apple.com | April 21, 2025

A new report from ArcTouch and Fable reveals that nearly 75% of popular mobile apps tested by disabled users offered a poor or failing experience, highlighting critical gaps in accessibility features such as screen reading, text resizing, and voice controls.

18.) Helen Keller Services And Polara Collaborate To Advance Pedestrian Accessibility: Bridging Innovation With Real-World Experience | HelenKeller.org | April 21, 2025

Helen Keller Services and Polara Enterprises brought together traffic engineers, mobility specialists, and community advocates in a collaborative workshop to enhance pedestrian accessibility, combining technical presentations with powerful experiential learning to foster empathy and drive future infrastructure improvements.

19.) Leasey: New Update Available | Tech-VI List | Hartgen Consultancy | April 22, 2025

Leasey’s latest update introduces enhanced transcription capabilities for longer audio files, the removal of LeaseyCloud, improved weather monitoring, expanded audio support in Outlook, and revised documentation for the Backup and Restore Manager, reflecting key user feedback and ongoing feature development.

20.) Brava Smart Oven Review: A Game-Changer For Blind And Low Vision Cooks | Sam Seavey | The Blind Life | YouTube.com | April 19, 2025

Sam from The Blind Life reviews the Brava Countertop Smart Oven, highlighting its light-based cooking system and mobile app accessibility for screen reader users, making it a promising tool for blind and low vision home chefs.

21.) Is Speechify Using Its Own Voice Tech Or Relying On Elevenlabs, Amazon Polly, Or Others? | SpeechCentral.net | April 18, 2025

Evidence from user reports and privacy disclosures suggests that Speechify has used Amazon Polly and ElevenLabs technologies, though its current setup remains unclear. In contrast, Speech Central transparently credits third-party providers, offering users direct access to services like Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud with more favorable terms.

22.) How To Make Your Library Card Your Passport For Free Audiobook Listening — And So Much More | Action.EveryLibrary.org | April 17, 2025

Elizabeth Ellis highlights how library cards unlock free access to audiobooks through platforms like CloudLibrary, Libby, and Hoopla, offering a cost-effective alternative to subscription services. She emphasizes the convenience of mobile access and the challenges libraries face in licensing digital content, underscoring the value of libraries in providing equitable access to literature.

23.) I Tested A Speedsuit That Makes Anyone Run Faster | Wired.com | April 17, 2025

WIRED’s Amit Katwala tests an AI-powered robotic exoskeleton designed to enhance running performance by correcting technique and increasing speed. With guidance from Olympic sprinter Adam Gemili, Katwala improves his posture, increases knee lift, and reduces his 100-meter time by half a second.

24.) PDF Remediators Research Survey | ATHEN-List | April 17, 2025

This ongoing research is for those in organizations, academic institutions, or government agencies remediating PDFs to make them accessible for those with disabilities. This research survey closes May 2, 2025. Please share the link with anyone interested in participating in the research. Cheers, Karen.

25.) JAWS 2025 Update Available: Restoring Ability to Select and Copy Text From Chrome and Edge Web Browsers | Freedom Scientific | FreedomScientific.com | April 17, 2025

Recent updates to Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge impacted the ability to select and copy text on web pages using JAWS. This update restores this functionality.

26.) SensePlayer Maintenance Update | Tech-VI List | Selvas BLV | April 17, 2025

Selvas BLV would like to announce this maintenance update for SensePlayer and SensePlayer OCR. This upgrade contains several enhancements and additions to our SensePlayer applications, including updating the default Web Radio and Podcasts lists, adding Numeric Mode to the Smart Connect Keyboard Mode cycle, and other bug fixes.

27.) Aira Print Materials | Aira.io | April 16, 2024

Aira introduces new downloadable print materials designed to help businesses and organizations promote Aira services and ensure customers who are blind or have low vision know support is available.

28.) CSUN 2025: A Deafblind Take On Progress, Priorities, And The Road Ahead | HelenKeller.org | April 16, 2024

Scott Davert of the Helen Keller National Center highlights key advances in DeafBlind accessibility tools from the 2025 CSUN Assistive Technology Conference, including a multi-line braille display from NewHaptics and a sports-tracking haptic device called OneCourt.

29.) Braille And Me: From “The Documentary” On The BBC World Service | Braillists.org | April 16, 2025

Emma Tracey hosts a global celebration of Braille featuring stories from passionate users including scientists, musicians, and lawyers, exploring the enduring impact of the six-dot system and questioning its future in an increasingly digital world.

30.) Reviewing A Bionic Hand! | Marques Brownlee | YouTube.com | April 15, 2025

MKBHD explores the Psyonic Ability Hand, a cutting-edge bionic prosthetic that offers advanced functionality and design, showcasing its impressive capabilities and the future of prosthetic technology.

31.) Nominations Open: International Excellence Awards For Accessible Publishing 2025 | InclusivePublishing.org | April 11, 2024

The DAISY Consortium announces that nominations are now open for the 2025 International Excellence Awards, which honor outstanding achievements in accessible publishing across two categories: publisher and initiative.

32.) Accessibility Challenges When Interacting With Web Forms On Mobile | Blog.Usablenet.com | April 15, 2025

Michael Taylor, a blind screen reader user, outlines common accessibility barriers in mobile web forms, including unlabeled input fields, virtual keyboard overlap, and unpredictable focus shifts. He emphasizes that these issues hinder basic tasks like logging in or making purchases, advocating for proper coding practices and user testing to ensure mobile forms are genuinely accessible.

33.) Aira Tech Tips | Aira.io | April 9, 2024

Aira shares a collection of expert tips to help explorers maximize the efficiency of their app experience, from call setup to camera use and interactions with agents.

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April 24, 2024 | Strive Worldwide – Online Courses Teaching Independent Living Skills | Strive Worldwide

12:00 PM PT, 1:00 PM MT, 2:00 PM CT, 3:00 PM ET, 7:00 PM GMT
In this free, 30-minute Zoom session, Strive Worldwide provides an overview of its interactive and accessible online courses designed to teach independent living skills to individuals with intellectual disabilities. The session highlights course offerings like Money 101, Healthy Relationships, and Employment 102, and offers a preview of the learning experience, including twice-weekly Zoom classes and self-paced curriculum work.

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Join the National Federation of the Blind for a one-hour webinar featuring a panel of Human Services professionals who are blind. Miranda Borka, John David Townsend, and Bonnie Lucas will discuss their daily work, effective strategies, and how they achieve professional success in their respective fields.

April 25, 2024 | Strive Worldwide – Online Courses Teaching Independent Living Skills | Strive Worldwide

XX.) Orbit Research April Zoom Meeting, Including A Demo Of The Orbit Player | April 25, 2025

Orbit Research will host its April Zoom meeting featuring a product update from Venkatesh, a Q&A session, and a live demonstration of the new Orbit Player by Robert Carter, offering attendees a firsthand look at the device’s latest features and capabilities.

April 28, 2025 through May 1, 2025 | VisionServe Alliance 2025 Leadership Conference | VisionServe Alliance

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.

April 29, 2025 | Time’s Almost Up: The European Accessibility Act Is Nearly Here | TPGi

6:00 AM PT, 7:00 AM MT, 8:00 AM CT, 9:00 AM ET, 1:00 PM GMT
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.

April 29, 2024 | Strive Worldwide – Online Courses Teaching Independent Living Skills | Strive Worldwide

April 29, 2024 | That All May eRead: April 2025 | NLS Bard Support

4:00 PM PT, 5:00 PM MT, 6:00 PM CT, 7:00 PM ET, 11:00 PM GMT
In this one-hour session from NLS BARD Support, eReader Program Updates will be discussed, followed by a Q&A on the NLS Braille eReader. Participants can join the live, recorded Zoom meeting to learn more and engage directly with the support team.

April 29, 2025 | Time’s Almost Up: The European Accessibility Act Is Nearly Here | TPGI

7:00 AM PT, 8:00 AM MT, 9:00 AM CT, 10:00 AM ET, 2:00 PM GMT
Join TPGi’s Mark Miller and David Sloan, alongside Reed Smith’s Tom Gates, for a practical, no-panic guide to assessing and enhancing your organization’s readiness for the European Accessibility Act. This session outlines key compliance requirements, potential penalties, and strategic benefits, offering clear, actionable insights just two months before the EAA’s first deadline.

April 30, 2024 | Strive Worldwide – Online Courses Teaching Independent Living Skills | Strive Worldwide

April 30, 2025 | Alternative Text Creation — Interactive Session | Access Ingenuity

10:00 AM PT, 11:00 AM MT, 12:00 PM CT, 1:00 PM ET, 5:00 PM GMT
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.

April 30, 2025 | Free Monthly Zoom Book Club Discussion | Florida Outreach Center For The Blind, Inc.

12:00 PM PT, 1:00 PM MT, 2:00 PM CT, 3:00 PM ET, 7:00 PM GMT
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

May 6, 2024 | The Windows Screen Reader Primer — 4th Edition Launch Webinar | The Carroll Center For The Blind

4:00 PM PT, 5:00 PM MT, 6:00 PM CT, 7:00 PM ET, 11:00 PM GMT
Join The Carroll Center for the Blind for the virtual launch of the fourth edition of The Windows Screen Reader Primer, authored by David Kingsbury. This free webinar highlights updates to the book and includes a live Q&A session with the author. Attendees will receive access to download the updated edition in Word and ePub formats.

May 7, 2025 | Gate Summit 2025: Accelerating Access To Assistive Technology | World Health Organization

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.

May 10, 2024 | Resources For Tech News, Live Assistance | Maryland State Library For The Blind And Print Disabled

8:00 AM PT, 9:00 AM MT, 10:00 AM CT, 11:00 AM ET, 3:00 PM GMT
The Maryland State Library for the Blind and Print Disabled hosts a Technology User Group session focused on accessing technology news, live assistance, and tools for assistive technology. This one-hour program celebrates TUG’s 18th anniversary and offers insights for tech enthusiasts, caregivers, and individuals with print disabilities.

May 15, 2025 | Global Accessibility Awareness Day | GAAD Foundation

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.

May 15, 2025 | 2025 Global Accessibility Awareness Day Registration | University Of Minnesota

11:00 AM PT, 12:00 PM MT, 1:00 PM CT, 2:00 PM ET, 6:00 PM GMT
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.

May 15, 2025 | Global Accessibility Awareness Day: Committing To Change | University Of Minnesota

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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.

June 9, 2024 through June 13, 2024 | Apple Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2025 | Apple

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.

June 13, 2025 | Accessibility Summer Camp 2025 | Accessibility Summer Camp

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.

July 8, 2025 through July 13, 2025| NFB 2025 National Convention | National Federation Of The Blind

The National Federation of the Blind hosts its 2025 National Convention from July 8 — 13 in New Orleans, offering a week of networking, informative sessions, and advocacy. In-person and virtual registration options are available, with programming that includes a career fair, childcare, and volunteer opportunities such as ambassador and support service provider roles.

July 28, 2025 through August 2, 2025 | Careers & Canine Connections | A Collaboration Between Guide Dogs for the Blind and APH Career Connect, by APH Connect Center

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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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.

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About: Fable is an accessibility platform powered by people with disabilities, connecting them to accessibility managers, user researchers, designers, and developers to build accessible user experiences.

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Launch your career in the digital accessibility field! The Carroll Center for the Blind’s new 7-week intensive Screen Reader User Tester Training program allows participants to learn and grow their ability to professionally explore, test, and report findings regarding the accessibility of websites, mobile applications, and digital document files using screen readers. Want to learn more? Start your journey to becoming a Screen Reader User Tester today.

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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.

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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?

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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.

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👉️ Classified Advertisement: Discover the Magic of Dice Designed for Everyone with the Inclusive Dice Series from Inclusive Imagination | Inclusive Imagination

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.

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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.

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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.

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Our product line, community initiatives, and inspirational storytelling all work in tandem to empower users to navigate diverse terrains with ease and independence.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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About: Access Park is your premier destination for accessible shopping.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Mission: Promote policies that ensure ICT accessibility.

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Core Values: Integrity, Planning, Consideration, Opportunity

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.

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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.

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Mission: Promote policies that ensure ICT accessibility.

Vision: Create a society where ICT is inherently accessible to everyone.

Core Values: Integrity, Planning, Consideration, Opportunity

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.

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