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Apple VoiceOver Turns 20 + Google Nest Accessibility Disaster | Double Tap | YouTube.com | April 29, 2025

Apple celebrates 20 years of VoiceOver, but not all tech news this week is good: Google is discontinuing support for older Nest thermostats, creating serious accessibility concerns. Plus, we dive deep into the Stellar Trek device with expert insights on its navigation, reading, and AI capabilities for blind users. Today on Double Tap, Steven Scott and Sean Preece react to Google’s announcement that it will discontinue cloud support for the first- and second-generation Nest thermostats — a major accessibility blow for blind users. They discuss the implications for smart home reliability and urge companies to prioritize accessibility from the start. We also celebrate the 20th anniversary of Apple’s VoiceOver, sharing personal reflections and hearing from Mike Shebanek, who helped bring built-in accessibility to Apple products. Finally, Aaron Linson joins Steven to give an in-depth user review of the Stellar Trek from Humanware. Learn how this standalone navigation device compares to smartphones, how it handles GPS directions, traffic signals, and even reads short texts and doors with its AI features. If you’ve ever wondered whether dedicated tech still has a place alongside smartphones, this conversation is for you.

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A.) 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

B.) 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.

C.) 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.

D.) 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.

E.) 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.

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9.) AI Updates 🤖️

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A.) Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses: A New Frontier For Blind And Partially Sighted People | BlindAmbition.co.uk | April 30, 2025

Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses, developed in collaboration with Meta, offer visually impaired users enhanced independence through features like object recognition, text reading, and real-time assistance via the integrated Be My Eyes app.

B.) Meta’s New AI App For Phones Is Also Its Hub For Glasses | CNet.com | April 30, 2025

Meta has launched a standalone Meta AI app for iOS and Android, serving as a personalized, voice-first assistant powered by Llama 4, which replaces the Meta View app for Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses, enabling seamless cross-device interactions and introducing a Discover feed for sharing AI prompts.

C.) Meta Launches Standalone AI App To Compete With ChatGPT | PCMag.com | April 30, 2025

Meta has introduced a standalone AI app powered by its Llama 4 model, offering personalized assistance through features like a Discover feed for sharing AI prompts and integration with Ray-Ban smart glasses, positioning it as a direct competitor to ChatGPT.

D.) Blind Meta Ray Ban Review 2025 | TimDixon.net | April 28, 2025

Tim Dixon shares his updated experience with Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses, highlighting their enhanced utility for blind users through features like hands-free messaging, photo and video capture, and integration with services such as Be My Eyes and Aira; he also notes improvements in Meta AI’s ‘Look and Tell’ function and the addition of WhatsApp bots like ChatGPT, offering more accessible and affordable alternatives to specialized assistive technologies.

E.) Good To Know: AI Doesn’t Pull Any Punches | TheIdeaPlace.net | April 28, 2025

Here Kelly Ford explores the accessibility of Microsoft’s Word Online by analyzing its conformance report using AI tools, highlighting both the platform’s strengths and areas needing improvement in supporting users with disabilities.

F.) Smarter, More Accessible: The New Innosearch AI Landing Page | Blog.innosearch.ai | April 24, 2025

Innosearch AI has launched a redesigned landing page focused on accessibility-first solutions, featuring innovations like voice-based shopping, fully accessible flight booking, and upcoming grocery delivery services aimed at enhancing independence for users worldwide.

G.) All Meta Ray-Ban Smart Glasses Users Get Live Translation, Live AI Coming Soon | MacRumors.com | April 23, 2025

Meta has expanded live translation features to all Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses users and announced upcoming live AI functionality that will allow the glasses to provide real-time, context-aware assistance without needing a wake word.

H.) xAI’s Grok Chatbot Can Now ‘See’ The World Around It | TechCrunch.com | April 22, 2025

xAI’s Grok chatbot introduces Grok Vision, enabling users to point their iPhone cameras at objects and receive real-time analysis, while also adding multilingual audio support and real-time search capabilities in voice mode for SuperGrok subscribers.

I.) Microsoft Makes Copilot Vision Free For Edge Users In The US | Ghacks.net | April 18, 2025

Microsoft has made its Copilot Vision feature free for Edge users in the United States, enabling real-time screen analysis for select websites while emphasizing privacy protections and planning broader future compatibility despite ongoing debates about AI and data security.

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

WIRED’s Amit Katwala tests an AI-powered exosuit designed to enhance running performance by improving posture and technique, resulting in a half-second improvement in his 100-meter time.

K.) Exploring AI’s Role In Accessibility | Aquent Gymnasium | YouTube.com | April 2, 2025

Aaron Gustafson, Accessibility Innovation Strategist at Microsoft, shares how AI is improving accessibility through tools like image alt text generation, voice preservation, voice recognition, and text transformation.

L.) Meta Glasses For The Masses | OEPatients.org | April 2, 2025

Here OE Patients highlights the growing popularity of Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses, noting their accessibility features like text reading and object identification, and their integration with Be My Eyes for real-time assistance, making them beneficial for visually impaired users.

10.) Apple Updates 🍎️

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A.) Applevis Unlimited: What’s New And Noteworthy For April 2025 | Applevis.com | April 30, 2025

AppleVis highlights notable accessibility developments for April 2025, featuring new iOS apps like Accelerate for Safari, Eldermyth, and Magical Maintenance Mystery, alongside updates on Apple’s latest software releases and community discussions on assistive technology.

B.) Perplexity’s New iOS Voice Assistant Works Where Siri Still Can’t | MacRumors.com | April 24, 2025

Perplexity has introduced a new Voice Assistant feature for its iOS app, enabling users to perform tasks like sending emails, controlling smart home devices, and booking services through conversational AI, even on older Apple devices without Apple Intelligence support.

C.) How Apple Devices Can Work Better Together With Continuity Features | AppleVis.com | April 21, 2025

Tyler from AppleVis provides a comprehensive overview of Apple’s Continuity features, including Handoff, Universal Clipboard, iPhone Cellular Calls, Instant Hotspot, iPhone Mirroring, and AirPlay to Mac, offering tips for maximizing seamless workflows across iPhone, iPad, and Mac devices.

D.) iPhone 16e Review: Excellent Basic iPhone | AppleVis.com | April 17, 2025

Here Michael Hansen of AppleVis offers a hands-on review of the iPhone 16e, praising its exceptional speaker quality, responsive VoiceOver performance, and impressive battery life, while noting the absence of features like MagSafe and Ultra Wideband, making it a compelling choice for users seeking a straightforward, modern iPhone experience.

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11.) JAWS Power Tip: How To Access Version History in OneDrive with JAWS | Freedom Scientific | TopTechTidbits.com | May 1, 2025

The OneDrive desktop app is used to store files both in the cloud and on your device, making them easy to access when you need them. When you save, then later modify a file, OneDrive creates a version history so you can access each version of that file. This is especially useful if you accidentally delete content from the file or save over it altogether and need to restore it.

12.) How To Fix Invalid CIDTOGID Map Entry Type 2 CID Font Error In PAC 2024 | The Accessibility Guy | YouTube.com | April 28, 2025

Here TAG walks users through resolving the ‘Invalid CID to GID map entry in Type 2 CID font’ error encountered in the PAC 2024 accessibility tool.

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14.) Your Feedback & BT Speak Vs Orbit Speak — You Decide | Double Tap | YouTube.com | April 30, 2025

Steven Scott and Shaun Preece explore the latest in accessible tech, review the Stellar Trek GPS device, discuss AI developments from Meta and Google, and feature Lisa Salinger’s comprehensive comparison of the BT Speak Pro and Orbit Speak to help users make informed choices.

15.) Podcast: Eyes on Success Episode 2518: Lighting the Way with the See Me Cane | April 30, 2025

Navigating in low light can be risky for blind pedestrians. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Kelvin Crosby about the See Me Cane, which increases visibility with built-in LED lighting. Kelvin also shares his path from vision loss to advocacy, vocational training, and launching an assistive tech program that hires blind professionals.

16.) Meet The New, Updated All Terrain Cane — Now with Dyneema ^® | AwareWolfGear.com | April 30, 2025

Awarewolf Gear introduces an upgraded version of its All Terrain Cane featuring Dyneema connectors, titanium alloy tubing, and enhanced adjustability to improve durability, performance, and accessibility for blind and low vision users navigating diverse environments.

17.) Regarding Audio Description For Series In The Star Wars Franchise | Tech-VI List | April 30, 2025

Lucasfilm has confirmed that all seasons of Clone Wars and the final season of Star Wars Rebels will receive audio description starting May 4, 2025, addressing previous accessibility gaps noted by fans of the franchise.

18.) Podcast: FSCast #257. Taming JAWS On The Web, An Introduction To Innosearch, And More Stories And Memories From Ted Henter | Blog.freedomscientific.com | April 30, 2025

This episode of FSCast explores using JAWS Web verbosity settings to reduce excessive speech on websites, introduces Innosearch, an accessible shopping platform for blind users, and features Part 2 of an interview with JAWS co-founder Ted Henter, sharing additional stories and insights.

19.) Apple Voiceover Turns 20 + Google Nest Accessibility Disaster | Double Tap | YouTube.com | April 29, 2025

Double Tap marks the 20th anniversary of Apple VoiceOver and examines the fallout from Google’s decision to end support for older Nest thermostats, while offering expert analysis on HumanWare’s Stellar Trek navigation device.

20.) Blind Guy Reviews An Electric Scooter: Why This Was A Bad Idea! Reviewing The Gyroor C1S Scooter | Sam Seavey | The Blind Life | YouTube.com | April 29, 2025

Sam from The Blind Life shares a candid and humorous review of the Gyroor C1S electric scooter, highlighting the mismatch between the product’s marketing and the needs of the blind and visually impaired community.

21.) Glidance — April 2025 News & Updates | Tech-VI LIst | April 30, 2025

Glidance recaps a month of interactive Demo Days, shares progress on Alpha 2.0 hardware development and smarter software updates, and highlights media features on the BBC and KREX 5, alongside a spotlight on mobility specialist Ellie Carlson and her unique work across the U.S.

22.) Organizational Scaffolding for Accessible Design and Content (Video) | A11ytalks.com | April 29, 2025

Organizations need scalability and consistency in their accessibility work, aligning people, policies, and processes to integrate it across roles. This session highlights tools for product management, UX design, web development, and content creation to embed accessibility. We will explore inclusive personas, design artifacts, design systems, and content strategies to support developers and creators, with real-world examples.

23.) Gene Empowers New Zealand | NVAccess.org | April 29, 2025

Here NV Access shares Gene’s journey from discovering the free NVDA screen reader in 2007 to becoming New Zealand’s first NVDA Certified Expert, highlighting his pivotal role in promoting digital accessibility, including facilitating the nationwide adoption of NVDA in public libraries and receiving the Extra Touch Award from the Association of Blind Citizens NZ.

24.) Accessibility Metadata Display Guide For Digital Publications 2.0 Is Released | InclusivePublishing.org | April 29, 2025

The W3C Publishing Community Group’s Accessibility Task Force has released version 2.0 of the Accessibility Metadata Display Guide, offering updated principles and techniques for presenting accessibility metadata in digital publications, including guidance for EPUB and ONIX formats, to enhance content discoverability and compliance with accessibility standards.

25.) The Meta Glasses Rollercoaster, Accessible Washing Machines & The Blind Uniform | Double Tap | YouTube.com | April 28, 2025

Steven and Shaun discuss tech frustrations including Meta glasses glitches, accessible washing machines, hidden hardware demands for Apple AI features, and humorous listener stories on public perceptions of blindness.

26.) NVDA 2025.1Beta3 Available For Testing | NVAccess.org | April 28, 2025

Here NV Access announces the release of NVDA 2025.1beta3, introducing NVDA Remote Access for controlling remote computers, enhanced speech responsiveness with SAPI voices, improved braille support including native selection in Chrome and Edge, and updated compatibility with the Dot Pad tactile graphics device.

27.) Chart Accessibility Best Practices | HighCharts.com | April 29, 2025

Highcharts offers practical strategies for enhancing chart accessibility, including using SVG formats, providing text descriptions, duplicating data in tables, applying patterns and shades for differentiation, and leveraging the Highcharts Accessibility API to support keyboard navigation and screen readers.

28.) Podcast: Technically Working Episode 108: The Sound Devices Return | Pinecast.com | April 28, 2025

In TW108, Damashe reveals why he repurchased the Sound Devices USBPre 2 and how it’s become a core part of his simplified, hardware-focused setup. He and Michael talk reliability, audio production, and why sliders still matter. They explore backup podcast strategies, evolving workflows, and challenges in managing part-time help. From creative audio routing to discovering post office secrets, this episode blends practical tech with real-life problem-solving and a dash of smart home chaos. Great for creators who want to go deeper than gear talk.

29.) Low Vision Wearable Gets A Major Upgrade | Patriot Viewpoint Review 2025 | Sam Seavey | YouTube.com | April 26, 2025

Sam from The Blind Life reviews the upgraded Patriot ViewPoint low vision headset, now featuring a wireless charging base and hands-free voice control for improved accessibility and ease of use.

30.) Inclusive Imagination | Spring Update | Inclusive Imagination | April 26, 2025

In the spirit of the season, our shop has blossomed! We have some exciting updates to our accessible gaming accoutrements.

31.) Pure AM Radio Nostalgia: Vintage Aircheck Recordings From The 1970S By Dan Greenall | Swling.com | April 26, 2025

Here SWLing Post contributor Dan Greenall shares a curated selection of vintage AM radio airchecks from the 1970s, featuring recordings from stations across North America and the Caribbean, offering a nostalgic glimpse into the golden era of radio broadcasting.

32.) Split Tap Surprise: Fire Tablets Beat Android Flagships | Double Tap | YouTube.com | April 25, 2025

Double Tap explores Amazon Fire tablets’ unexpected support for split tapping, surpassing Android flagships in accessibility, while also examining VoiceView quirks, AI voice assistants, and the shifting landscape of tech usability for blind users.

33.) Google Announces 1st And 2nd Gen Nest Thermostats Will Lose Support In October 2025 | ArsTechnica.com | April 25, 2025

Google will end support for first and second generation Nest Learning Thermostats in October 2025, shutting down smart features while offering discounts on newer models, though European users will face limited upgrade options.

34.) The Future Of Braille Music Under Threat In The UK: Have Your Say | SoundWithoutSight.org | April 25, 2025

Sound Without Sight urges readers to participate in a survey to help preserve and enhance the future of braille music services in the UK amid concerns about potential funding cuts and changes to provision.

35.) Your Old Nest Thermostat Might Score You A Huge Discount On An Upgrade | AndroidAuthority.com | April 25, 2025

Google will end support for first- and second-generation Nest Learning Thermostats on October 25, 2025, and is offering affected users discounts on the fourth-generation model — $130 off in the U.S., $160 off in Canada, and 50% off a Tado Smart Thermostat X Starter Kit in Europe — with personalized codes valid for up to three devices.

36.) Apple & Meta Get Big Eu Fines & Stellar Trek Gets Major Updates | Double Tap | YouTube.com | April 24, 2025

Steven and Shaun of Double Tap discuss EU fines for Apple and Meta, reflect on the balance between old and new tech for document scanning, and highlight major updates to HumanWare’s Stellar Trek, including book access and pedestrian signal detection.

37.) Making More Out Of Chess With The Monarch | APH.org | April 24, 2025

The American Printing House for the Blind introduces updates to the Monarch Chess App, enabling blind and low vision users to play chess digitally with expanded multiplayer modes, online competitions, and broader access through iOS devices, fostering inclusive connections through gaming and education.

38.) Disability Representation In Doctor Who | Tech-VI LIst | April 24, 2025

David Goldfield, a longtime Doctor Who fan, shares his deep connection with the series, reflecting on decades of experiences with its various media formats, personal interactions with cast members, and the show’s enduring appeal across generations.

39.) The Tech Doctor Blog And Podcast: A Sneak Peek At The Orbit Player | Podcasts.apple.com | April 24, 2025

In this episode, Robert speaks with Orbit Research CEO Venkatesh Chari about the upcoming Orbit Player, a compact, affordable, and accessible book and media player designed for blind users, with a demonstration of its features and capabilities.

40.) Galaxy Watch 7 Review | AccessibleAndroid.com | April 24, 2025

A blind user shares a detailed review of the Galaxy Watch 7, highlighting its accessible features, performance, battery life, and health tracking capabilities while offering practical advice for those considering a smartwatch.

41.) Podcast: Bold 3D Printing | Boldly BVI | YouTube.com | April 23, 2025

Co-hosts Brian and Stephanie explore how 3D printing and scanning are transforming cultural and educational experiences for individuals who are blind or visually impaired.

42.) Report: AM/FM Radio Still Dominates U.S. Audio Listening | News.radio-online.com | April 23, 2025

New research from Edison Research shows that AM/FM radio remains the top audio source for Americans aged 13 and older, accounting for 35% of daily audio time, with traditional receivers still dominating listening habits despite gradual growth in streaming usage at home and work.

43.) 5 Steps To Send An Accessible Docusign Envelope | Docusign.com | April 22, 2025

Here Grady Thompson outlines five steps to ensure Docusign envelopes are accessible: uploading accessible documents, adding and labeling fields with tooltips, applying validation rules, and previewing the envelope to verify usability for screen reader users and those relying on assistive technologies.

44.) The History Of Digital Accessibility: A Timeline Of Progress | DigitalA11y.com | April 21, 2025

Here Monika Prasad chronicles the evolution of digital accessibility, highlighting key milestones from the 1973 Rehabilitation Act and the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act to the development of WCAG guidelines, illustrating the journey toward a more inclusive digital environment.

45.) Mobile App Accessibility | A11y-Collective.com | April 17, 2025

Here The A11y Collective provides guidance on enhancing mobile app accessibility by integrating features like screen reader support, high-contrast visuals, and adaptable layouts, emphasizing the importance of inclusive design to improve user experience for individuals with disabilities.

46.) How To Write Error Messages That Actually Help Users Rather Than Frustrate Them | Piccalil.li | April 17, 2025

Here Amy Hupe offers guidance on crafting effective error messages by identifying potential user errors, writing in a human and active voice, avoiding whimsical language, providing clear next steps, and maintaining consistency to enhance user experience and trust.

47.) Inclusive Dark Mode: Designing Accessible Dark Themes For All Users | SmashingMagazine.com | April 15, 2025

Here Alex Williams offers guidance on crafting accessible dark mode interfaces by emphasizing appropriate contrast ratios, avoiding pure black backgrounds, and providing user customization options to accommodate diverse visual needs and preferences.

48.) Beware Of Vibe Accessibility | Cerovac.com | April 13, 2025

Here Bogdan Cerovac cautions against the risks of ‘vibe coding’ — rapid software development using generative AI — highlighting concerns that reliance on AI-generated code may perpetuate accessibility and security issues, especially when developers lack domain-specific expertise or overlook standards like EN 301 549.

49.) Automated WCAG Testing Is Grrreat! | AdrianRoselli.com | April 10, 2025

Here Adrian Roselli critiques the limitations of automated WCAG testing tools, highlighting their inability to detect many accessibility issues and cautioning against overreliance on vendor claims, advocating for informed use supplemented by skilled manual evaluation.

50.) Automated Accessibility Testing: Strengths And Limits | OpenAccess.nz | April 9, 2025

Here Callum McMenamin examines the strengths and limitations of automated accessibility testing, emphasizing the importance of combining automated tools with manual and user testing to effectively identify and address accessibility barriers in digital products.

51.) What It Means To Shift Left On Accessibility And How To Do It Right | Lullabot.com | April 9, 2025

Here Matt Robison advocates for integrating accessibility considerations from the earliest stages of a project, emphasizing collaboration among strategists, designers, developers, and project managers to build inclusive digital experiences, reduce rework, and align accessibility with business goals.

52.) Using ARIA Landmarks For Better Navigation | Afixt.com | April 8, 2025

Here Michael Beck explains how ARIA landmarks enhance web accessibility by enabling users of assistive technologies to navigate efficiently through key page regions, offering practical guidance on implementing roles like ‘banner’, ‘navigation’, ‘main’, and ‘contentinfo’ to improve focus management and compliance with accessibility standards.

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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.

May 1, 2025 | WordPress Accessibility Meetup: Remediation Or Rebuild? | WordPress

8:00 AM PT, 9:00 AM MT, 10:00 AM CT, 11:00 AM ET, 3:00 PM GMT
In this presentation hosted by WordPress Accessibility Meetup, Amber Hinds and Steve Jones guide attendees through the decision-making process of remediating versus rebuilding a website for accessibility. Using real-world examples, they examine accessibility barriers, technology, maintenance, and budget, providing actionable strategies and risk assessments to inform the best approach.

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 7, 2025 | Learning Spanish Accessibly: Using JAWS And A Braille Display | Assistive Technology Webinar | Access Ingenuity

10:00 AM PT, 11:00 AM MT, 12:00 PM CT, 1:00 PM ET, 5:00 PM GMT
Marisa Church showcases the latest JAWS language features, demonstrating how visually-impaired students can read and write in Spanish using a refreshable Braille display.

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 14, 2025 | Making Tables Accessible In Adobe Acrobat Pro | Digital Accessibility Webinar | Access Ingenuity

10:00 AM PT, 11:00 AM MT, 12:00 PM CT, 1:00 PM ET, 5:00 PM GMT
Using sample tables in Acrobat Pro, Rachel Reeves provides a step-by-step demonstration on remediating tables to ensure they are fully accessible with assistive technologies.

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

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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.

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

9:00 AM PT, 10:00 AM MT, 11:00 AM CT, 12:00 PM ET, 5:00 PM GMT
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.

May 21, 2025 | My Eyes Don’t Work, But My Brain Still Does! Recreational Opportunities Of Interest To Older Adults Living With Low Vision Or Blindness | National Federation Of The Blind Of Maryland (NFBMD) Seniors Division

4:00 PM PT, 5:00 PM MT, 6:00 PM CT, 7:00 PM ET, 11:00 PM GMT
In this community call hosted by the National Federation of the Blind of Maryland Seniors Division, participants are invited to learn and share information about recreational activities like camping, swimming, dancing, and games that support independence and well-being for older adults living with low vision or blindness. For more information about this event or the NFB of Maryland Seniors Division, please contact Marguerite Woods at: +1 (443) 271-1668 📱️ or mwoods719@gmail.com 📧️

May 21, 2025 | Basics Of Navigating & Editing Microsoft Word Documents With JAWS | Assistive Technology Webinar | Access Ingenuity

10:00 AM PT, 11:00 AM MT, 12:00 PM CT, 1:00 PM ET, 5:00 PM GMT
Marisa Church explores essential tools and settings in JAWS for navigating and editing Word documents to create accessible, well-structured content.

May 31, 2025 | Access Fest Toronto | AccessNow.com

AccessNow transforms David Pecaut Square in downtown Toronto into a buzzing, barrier-free hub of activity with AccessFest, a one-day celebration of disability inclusion featuring mainstage performances, real talks, immersive art installations, and accessibility-first community experiences.

June 4, 2025 | JAWS Convenient OCR With The PEARL® Camera | Assistive Technology Webinar — ACVREP CE Approved | Access Ingenuity

10:00 AM PT, 11:00 AM MT, 12:00 PM CT, 1:00 PM ET, 5:00 PM GMT
Ian Ramos and Joe McDaniel show how to pair JAWS Convenient OCR with the portable PEARL camera to streamline workflow. TVIs attending are eligible for ACVREP continuing-education credit.

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 11, 2025 | How To Create Accessible Videos? | Digital Accessibility Webinar | Access Ingenuity

10:00 AM PT, 11:00 AM MT, 12:00 PM CT, 1:00 PM ET, 5:00 PM GMT
Michael Parker outlines key practices for accessible video publishing across platforms, focusing on captions, audio descriptions, and descriptive text transcripts.

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.

June 25, 2025 | Part 1: Creating Accessible Microsoft Word Files — Headings, Tables, Lists, Styles, And Structure | Digital Accessibility Webinar | Access Ingenuity

10:00 AM PT, 11:00 AM MT, 12:00 PM CT, 1:00 PM ET, 5:00 PM GMT
Rachel Reeves covers foundational techniques for building accessible Word documents that convert more cleanly to PDFs, including structure, headings, lists, and styles.

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 16, 2025 | Envision Glasses: New Features And Advancements | Assistive Technology Webinar | Access Ingenuity

10:00 AM PT, 11:00 AM MT, 12:00 PM CT, 1:00 PM ET, 5:00 PM GMT
Ian Ramos leads a virtual tour of the newest Envision Glasses capabilities, including GPT-4-powered features designed for natural-language interaction.

July 23, 2025 | Part 2: Converting Accessible Microsoft Word Files Into PDFs — Cleaning Tags And Final Fixes In Adobe Acrobat | Digital Accessibility Webinar | Access Ingenuity

10:00 AM PT, 11:00 AM MT, 12:00 PM CT, 1:00 PM ET, 5:00 PM GMT
Rachel Reeves details the steps for converting accessible Word files into fully accessible PDFs, including manual tag cleanup and final fixes in Adobe Acrobat.

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.

July 30, 2025 | Basics Of Navigating The File Explorer & Cloud Storages With JAWS: OneDrive, SharePoint, And Google Drive | Assistive Technology Webinar | Access Ingenuity

10:00 AM PT, 11:00 AM MT, 12:00 PM CT, 1:00 PM ET, 5:00 PM GMT
Marisa Church and Ian Ramos walk through essential file-management tasks using JAWS, including navigating File Explorer and accessing cloud storage services like OneDrive, SharePoint, and Google Drive.

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Sponsor Since: July 20, 2023 📅️

Website: https://glidance.io/ 🌐️

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⬆︎ 9.) Sponsor: The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc.

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.

⬆︎ 8.) Sponsor: Wayaround

👉️ Classified Advertisement: FREE Sampler Pack with a Purchase of Any 25-pack of WayTags | Wayaround

WayAround is a smartphone-based labeling app that works with your preferred accessibility settings. You just need the free mobile app and some WayTags ^® to label items in the kitchen, garden, closet, office & more.

If you want to label something that’s inside, outside, wet, dry, hot, or cold, there’s a WayTag that will attach securely. WayTags come as stickers, buttons, magnets, and clips. Each of the different styles of WayTags work exactly the same. Simply choose the WayTag that’s best for what you want to label.

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Sponsor Since: January 5, 2023 📅️

Website: https://www.wayaround.com/ 🌐️

General Sales & Support: (888) 898-4465 📱️

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Email: connect@wayaround.com 📧️

About: WayAround is the app for your smart device that provides on-demand details about everyday things. The simple tag-and-scan approach lets you quickly and easily identify things around you. It also provides extra details, like how something works or when it expires. The result? Doing more of the things you want, with more confidence and more independence.

All the information you want with just a tap of your phone. No more waiting around to ask someone. You need just two things to get started: The free mobile app for iOS or Android and some of our smart WayTags^®.

Accessible labels for the blind, deafblind, and anyone with vision loss. Your biggest problem isn’t poor eyesight. It’s that so much of the information in the world is visual. But you shouldn’t have to wait around for someone else to get the information you need. Or carry around a bulky, outdated device. There is a better way to get accurate and complete information every time. So you can reduce stress and gain independence.

Download The App (Apple): https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/wayaround-tag-and-scan/id1294361140?mt=8

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⬆︎ 7.) Sponsor: Aira

Sponsor Since: August 4, 2022 📅️

Website: https://aira.io/ 🌐️

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Plans and Pricing: https://aira.io/pricing/

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Email: support@aira.io 📧️

About: At Aira, we believe access to information is a human right. Aira breaks down accessibility barriers by providing on-demand video remote interpreting for both the blind and low-vision community, and the Deaf Community. People can download the Aira Explorer app or the Aira ASL app, and be instantly connected to a professional interpreter. Available 24/7/365, interpreters work with callers to facilitate more efficient communication and accomplish tasks together. Aira is proud to lead the way in delivering secure, on-demand, inclusive services that transform lives and open doors to new opportunities for all.

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Step One: Subscribe and Download. Pick the plan that lets you explore on your terms and on your time, sign up in a few minutes, and download the Aira app to your smartphone. Plans shown are for the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom. Add or cancel at any time.

Step Two: Connect with an Aira Agent. On the first call, connect with one of our certified, specially-trained Agents and learn how everything works.

Step Three: Real-time Assistance. At the touch of a button, Aira delivers instant access to visual information, when and where you want it.

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⬆︎ 6.) Sponsor: Fable Tech Labs

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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.

Sponsor Since: June 30, 2022 📅️

Website: https://makeitfable.com/ 🌐️

Email: community@makeitfable.com 📧️

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.

Opportunities:

➜ Accessibility Tester: Testers drive meaningful change in digital accessibility by sharing feedback on the websites and apps of the companies that care. As a Tester, earn a competitive tech industry wage, learn valuable transferrable skills, and grow your career. Fable is looking for assistive technology users in the US or Canada to work the hours that they want, completely from home. No experience or resume required.

➜ Survey Respondent: Survey Respondents enjoy a remote, low-commitment income opportunity, all while contributing to accessibility research. Surveys are typically sent out once a month, and you can earn $5 to $50 per survey. Apply today if you identify as having a disability and live in the US or Canada. You do not need to use assistive technology to apply.

⬆︎ 5.) Sponsor: SelvasBLV

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About: SelvasBLV is a global manufacturer and distributor that has provided braille, magnification and accessible healthcare devices since 1999.

⬆︎ 4.) Sponsor: Carroll Center for the Blind

👉️ Classified Advertisement: Attend the Screen Reader User Tester Training Program at the Carroll Center for the Blind | Carroll Center for the Blind

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.

Sponsor Since: August 5, 2021 📅️

Website: https://carroll.org/ 🌐️

Phone: (617) 969-6200 📱️

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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.

⬆︎ 3.) Sponsor: Pneuma Solutions

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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/ 🌐️

Email Newsletter: Click here to receive periodic news via email concerning Pneuma Solutions products for business, consumers and education.

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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.

⬆︎ 2.) Sponsor: Freedom Scientific

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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.

⬆︎ 1.) Sponsor: A. T. Guys

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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 📅️

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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 📱️.

⬆︎ 24.) Sponsor: Inclusive Imagination

👉️ 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.

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.

⬆︎ 23.) Sponsor: Awarewolf Gear

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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⬆︎ 22.) Sponsor: Case for Vision

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.

⬆︎ 21.) Sponsor: Vision Tech Academy

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

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⬆︎ 20.) Sponsor: Elegant Insights Braille Creations

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Fresh for the season! Featuring birds, butterflies, blooms and botanicals, find fun and fashionable adornments in a perfect palette of pretty pastels. Wrap our Garden Party bracelet around your wrist, keep your face to the sun with our Sunny Skies necklace, and add a bit of bling to your bag with our Spring Fling Purse Charm! Need multiple gifts? Select “Shop the Boutique” on our home page, and navigate to our sets category. Or, search for our Charmed by the Seasons collections if you love to switch up your style with each new time of year.

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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.

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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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.

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⬆︎ 18.) Sponsor: Access Park

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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.

Sponsor Since: September 20, 2024 📅️

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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.

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The Hable One is a powerful, pocket-sized keyboard that makes phone use easier and more accessible for blind and visually impaired users.

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About: At Hable we empower people with visual impairment in the digital world.

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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.

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.

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⬆︎ 15.) Sponsor: Access Ready, Inc.

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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.

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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.

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.

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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.

⬆︎ 14.) Sponsor: Access Ready, Inc.

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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.

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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.

⬆︎ 13.) Sponsor: Access Ready, Inc.

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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
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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.

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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.

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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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In addition to serving as an Editor to Top Tech Tidbits David also serves as an Editor to the Access Information News publication and is also the National Commercial Assistive Technology Advisor for Vision Australia where he has worked since 1990. Over this time he has assisted people who are blind or vision impaired in their home, education, and work settings to take advantage of the benefits of using assistive and main stream technology.

In the last seventeen years, he has also been involved with evaluating technology for use by people who are blind or vision impaired covering both low and high tech equipment (including Microsoft, Samsung, Google, Amazon, and Apple). David is also one of the key spokespersons for Vision Australia relating to technology.

He has been an Apple Ambassador for Apple Australia since 2009 with a group of other Ambassadors / Apple Distinguished Educators (ADE)‘s covering the range of Apple’s Accessibility solutions throughout Australia.

David produces a range of podcasts (since 2011) covering Apple and other technologies which are distributed on his own podcast (http://davidwoodbr.podbean.com). In addition, he also has a regular Talking Tech program (since 2013) which can be heard every Tuesday at 4:30 Eastern Summer Time on Vision Australia Radio Melbourne (available online) or via https://omny.fm/shows/talking-tech-vision-australia-radio

David also runs a weekly Tech Monday where people can chat about assistive and main stream technology, share information, and any tips and tricks.

David lost his sight when he was 8 years old and had to learn Braille. Since then, he completed high school, went to Sydney University receiving a Social Work degree, spent 4 years drug and alcohol counselling, and then moved into his current job.

As a person who is blind, David believes that as a user of the technology that he recommends to others, that he is well situated to look at the strengths and shortcomings of the assistive technology that he comes across in both his professional and personal life, in particular, mainstream technology that is accessible.

In addition to his weekly contributions to Top Tech Tidbits and Access Information News, David’s regularly occurring activities are his weekly tech radio show, bi-monthly exploring tech webinars for Vision Australia, his iSee podcast when something of note grabs his attention, and the weekly Tech Monday chat sessions.

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iSee Podcast: https://davidwoodbr.podbean.com
Vision Australia Radio Talking Tech: https://omny.fm/shows/talking-tech-vision-australia-radio

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