Top Tech Tidbits for Thursday, August 13, 2026 – Volume 1080

Making Story Time More Accessible! Inside Ability Books: | The Blind Life | YouTube.com | August 12, 2026

Showcasing the innovations behind Inside Ability Books, Sam introduces a new collection of children’s titles tailored for families seeking accessible reading experiences. By speaking with founder Krystle Boateng, Sam highlights how design features like large print and high-contrast layouts are helping to set a new bar for inclusive story time.

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1.) Top 5 Most Clicked Tidbits From Last Week 📊️

A.) JAWS Power Tip: How To Use Layered Commands to Access Important Features | Freedom Scientific via TopTechTidbits.com | August 6, 2026

Layered keystrokes in JAWS are special shortcuts that let you perform powerful actions by pressing keys in sequence, rather than all at once. This makes it easier to access advanced features without needing to remember complex key combinations, which is especially helpful for users who prefer fewer simultaneous key presses.

B.) God Of War Ragnarok – Full Accessibility Review – PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, PC | The Blind Life | YouTube.com | August 5, 2026

Cutting through the hype around major titles, Sam from The Blind Life examines how God Of War Ragnarok measures up for accessibility on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and PC. His comprehensive review highlights both the successes and barriers faced by players with disabilities, revealing how industry standards are evolving.

C.) Smart Glasses Concerns, Audio Description Woes & The Reality Of Accessible Tech | Double Tap | YouTube.com | August 5, 2026

Sitting down with the latest frustrations around smart glasses and audio description, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece pull apart what truly makes assistive tech work for blind users. Their conversation spotlights bricked wearables, Beta watchOS headaches, and the overlooked social pressures technology introduces to daily life.

D.) Welcome, Even Though I’m Blind: Why Our Newest Sponsor Named His Organization After His Own Song | AccessInformationNews.com | August 5, 2026

Cazerny Bussey, a Brooklyn-born recording artist, launched Even Though I’m Blind, Inc. (ETIB), transforming a 2021 song title into a multifaceted, blind-led media organization. ETIB offers an internet radio station, a podcast, a curated blind-owned business directory, and more. The group centers lived experience and rejects pity as a fundraising strategy, with Bussey emphasizing authentic representation and empowerment.

E.) Further Extending Accessible Documentation via AI | Jamal Mazrui | August 5, 2026

Official help documentation for more than 140 applications commonly used by blind people has been rebuilt as single, well-structured HTML files designed for efficient screen reader navigation. Each guide carries a table of contents, topic categories and article titles at consistent heading levels, friendly link text, and no unlabeled decorative images.

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2.) JAWS Power Tip: How To List Specific Form Fields on a Web Page | Freedom Scientific via TopTechTidbits.com | August 13, 2026

Form fields are interactive elements on web pages, such as buttons, edit fields, checkboxes, radio buttons, and combo boxes. They are essential for tasks like filling out forms, searching, or submitting information. For screen reader users, quickly finding and navigating to these fields can save time and reduce frustration, especially on complex pages. You can list specific types of form fields to learn more about the layout and controls on the form, which can make it easier to understand and navigate.

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3.) Making Story Time More Accessible! Inside Ability Books: | The Blind Life | YouTube.com | August 12, 2026

Showcasing the innovations behind Inside Ability Books, Sam introduces a new collection of children’s titles tailored for families seeking accessible reading experiences. By speaking with founder Krystle Boateng, Sam highlights how design features like large print and high-contrast layouts are helping to set a new bar for inclusive story time.

4.) Meta Adventurer Glasses: Real-World Review For Blind Users | Double Tap | YouTube.com | August 12, 2026

In this breaking episode, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece pit Meta’s Adventurer smart glasses against their Ray-Ban predecessors, focusing on accessibility and user experience for those who are blind. Guest Gordon Anthony joins to share first-hand insights on audio quality, app quirks, and how these glasses fare under real-world conditions, including making calls and navigating daily life. Their discussion draws out both the practical advantages for accessibility and the wider social debates these next-gen wearables now face.

5.) Podcast: Eyes on Success Episode 2632: Opening Doors in Publishing for Authors with Disabilities | August 12, 2026

Daisy Russell, a visually impaired author and publisher, shares her experiences running Wicked Infinity Publishing. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with her about providing book coaching, formatting, and accessibility services to empower writers, as well as about how she effectively utilizes AI tools to bridge gaps in design and project management for authors.

6.) From Duxbury Systems: Announcing DBT 15.1 | Duxbury Systems | August 12, 2026

Duxbury Systems has released DBT 15.1 for Windows and Mac. The update adds eBraille export with a new command line switch, allows formatted braille files to be saved in Unicode Braille Patterns encoding, better synchronises JAWS voicing with a connected braille display when editing large files, and lifts a size limit that had blocked importing larger .docx files.

7.) From NLS: Announcing New Shorter Links for NLS Products and Services | NLS | August 12, 2026

The National Library Service has added seven short web addresses for its public-facing pages, covering the My Talking Books Alexa skill, BARD Express, The Many Faces of BARD, Smart Speaking to the Smart Speaker, TAME, Patron Corner and Braille on Demand. Each is intended to be easier to say, remember and type than the full URL.

8.) Summer Sale: Savings on the Victor Reader Stream 3rd Gen at TalkingMP3Players.com | TalkingMP3Players.com | August 12, 2026

TalkingMP3Players is running a summer sale on the third-generation Victor Reader Stream, holding the price at $499.99 ahead of an announced HumanWare price increase and for as long as current stock lasts.

9.) What’s New in the August Build of JAWS 2026 | FreedomScientific.com | August 12, 2026

Freedom Scientific has published the list of improvements in JAWS 2026.2608.25, covering changes made since the June 2026 release. PowerPoint is the largest area of work, with slideshow content now read in Presentation mode on F5 and less repetitive speech when navigating slides and delivering presentations.

10.) What’s New in the August Release of ZoomText 2026 | FreedomScientific.com | August 12, 2026

Freedom Scientific has published the list of improvements in ZoomText 2026.2608.15. The update focuses on published applications in server environments, correcting behaviour when ZoomText runs from a remote server alongside a local installation; the fixes require the update on both the server and client computers.

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11.) Feedback: Accessible Hymns, Cool Ways To Use Claude & Visually Appealing Blind Tech | Double Tap | YouTube.com | August 11, 2026

Cutting through the hype around AI in assistive technology, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece examine how tools like Claude and smart agents are transforming daily life for blind and visually impaired users. Their conversation highlights real listener experiences with automating inaccessible PDFs, managing tasks, and the growing role of aesthetic design in devices like Braille displays and smart glasses.

12.) How to Choose the Right Magnifier for Low Vision | Hadley | August 11, 2026

The Hadley blog looks at magnifiers from low to high tech, describing the different types, what they work best for, and how to select what’s right for different tasks. Links to additional resources include how-to videos, podcast episodes, and contact information for experts who can help. The post also offers tips on how to find programs to make desktop digital video magnifiers more affordable, or even free.

13.) Tired of Tiny Remote Buttons? This Simple TV Remote Is Designed to Be Easier to See and Use, and It’s on Sale | CordCuttersNews.com | August 11, 2026

Cord Cutters News reports that the EZclicker Big Button Universal TV Remote is discounted to $16.98 from $19.99. The remote drops the dense grid of a typical universal remote for large, easy-to-read controls, tactile feedback and an oversized Enter button, aimed at people who have difficulty seeing or pressing small buttons.

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14.) OpenAI’s Rumoured Hockey Puck Device & What To Expect From Google’s Pixel Event | Double Tap | YouTube.com | August 10, 2026

Sitting down with the latest chatter around accessible AI gadgets, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece unpack the rumors swirling about OpenAI’s so-called “donut” device and preview what Google may have in store for its upcoming Pixel event. Their conversation also spotlights visits to leading UK sight loss charities and explores the ongoing evolution of hands-on tech for the blind community.

15.) Where To Start With InDesign Accessibility | Threading And Beyond With Colleen Gratzer | The Accessibility Guy | YouTube.com | August 10, 2026

Showcasing practical approaches for document accessibility, Shawn Jordison walks viewers through essential InDesign strategies with Colleen Gratzer. Their conversation highlights the critical role of organizing source documents and threading content for exporting accessible PDFs that meet compliance standards.

16.) Monday Tech Tip: Luna Glasses | EasterSealsTech.com | August 10, 2026

Easter Seals Crossroads looks at Luna Glasses, a wearable that uses a built-in camera to raise brightness, contrast and colour in the surrounding scene and show the enhanced image in the lenses for people who have difficulty seeing in low light. The write-up notes the glasses do not restore normal night vision or produce an image in complete darkness.

17.) Exclusive Monarch Pricing for National Federation of the Blind Members | HumanWare.com | August 10, 2026

HumanWare is offering the Monarch multi-line braille display to National Federation of the Blind members at a promotional price of $12,900, a saving of $2,600, through December 31, 2026. The pricing applies whether the device is bought directly from HumanWare or through an authorised dealer.

18.) First Public Release of Audio Tetris for Windows | Audio Tetris | August 10, 2026

The first public release of Audio Tetris, an audio-first version of Tetris for Windows written in Rust, is now available. The developer still considers the build a beta and is asking players for issue reports and feedback.

19.) AccessMind Identifies Cause of Orbit Speak Smartphone Connectivity Issue | Adi Kushnir | August 10, 2026

AccessMind has told Orbit Speak users that it has found the cause of continuing reports that the device does not hold its connection to a smartphone after waking from sleep, and that a solution will arrive in a future update.

20.) Research Ready: Using JAWS for Web Browsing and Online Research | Freedom Scientific | August 10, 2026

The second installment of Freedom Scientific’s four-week JAWS Jumpstart series covers web browsing and online research, with tips for working through news sites, social media, online forms, textbooks and other educational resources using JAWS.

21.) What’s New in GuideConnect 2026.03 | Dolphin.com | August 10, 2026

Dolphin has released GuideConnect 2026.03, adding AI-powered Reading Assistant and Writing Assistant features. The Writing Assistant checks spelling and grammar and can rewrite text for clarity, while the Reading Assistant is aimed at making long emails and documents quicker to get through.

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22.) Mainstream: Google Assistant Ending, Siri AI Isn’t Coming To All Devices & Why Phones Can’t Fridge | Double Tap | YouTube.com | August 9, 2026

Sitting down with the news that Google Assistant will wind down in favor of Gemini, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece break down what these seismic shifts in voice AI mean for device owners and accessibility advocates. The pair scrutinize Apple’s hardware barriers for the upgraded Siri AI, highlight growing pressures on device lifespans, and bust myths about tech safety, including the perils of putting phones in the fridge.

23.) From A. T. Guys: Zoom Recorders on Sale, New Products in Stock, and a Few Things Worth a Look Before School Starts | A. T. Guys | August 9, 2026

A. T. Guys has posted its late-summer roundup following the NFB and ACB conventions, with two of its most popular Zoom handheld recorders discounted, newly stocked arrivals, and a set of back-to-school picks ranging from braille blocks to a talking shark.

24.) Announcing Tech Training: A Directory of Free Video and Audio Presentations Teaching Topics on Technology and Accessibility | Jamal Mazrui | August 9, 2026

Jamal Mazrui has published Tech Training, a free directory gathering 1,223 video and audio presentations on technology and accessibility across twelve topic categories. Candidates were drawn from many public sources, then de-duplicated and filtered to drop material that was mainly promotional or non-instructional.

25.) Recording VoiceOver on iOS and macOS | Bas Broek | August 9, 2026

Bas Broek explains how to capture VoiceOver’s speech output cleanly on both platforms. On iOS the built-in Control Centre screen recording already includes it, while on macOS the article walks through routing audio with additional tools to get the same result without background noise.

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26.) Can The Prolo Ring Help Blind And Low Vision Users? Full Review | The Blind Life | YouTube.com | August 8, 2026

In this analytical review, Sam evaluates the Prolo Ring’s promise as an accessible Bluetooth controller for blind and low vision users. With focus on setup, daily usability, and realistic accessibility hurdles, Sam weighs whether this wearable moves beyond gadget status into essential assistive technology.

27.) Weekend: From Research To Reality – The Feelspace Navibelt Story | Double Tap | YouTube.com | August 8, 2026

Analytical framing the emergence of accessible navigation tech, Steven Scott examines how the FeelSpace Navibelt is reshaping independence for blind and partially sighted individuals. The episode traces its path from cognitive science origins to empowering wearable, highlighting features like vibrating haptic guidance, Beeline mode, and the real-world transformations reported by its users.

28.) Why Can’t Third-Party Apps Use Siri Voices on iPhone, iPad, and Mac? | SpeechCentral.net | August 8, 2026

Speech Central explains why a Siri voice selected on an Apple device does not appear in third-party text-to-speech apps. Apple’s AVSpeechSynthesizer framework exposes downloadable system voices to developers but explicitly excludes Siri voices, so the limitation sits with the speech synthesis system rather than with any individual app.

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29.) Koko’s Adventures, Blind Pride And The Braillenote Evolves | Double Tap | YouTube.com | August 7, 2026

Sitting down with stories of accessibility challenges, Steven Scott shares an eventful week navigating public spaces with guide dog Koko and the unexpected barriers they faced in hospitals and taxis. Shaun Preece joins him to assess the HumanWare BrailleNote Evolve and discuss key resources like NVDA and JAWS training, highlighting ongoing shifts in assistive tech for blind users.

30.) Instructor Led Accessibility Essentials Series | Microsoft Office | Limina11y | The Accessibility Guy | YouTube.com | August 7, 2026

Showcasing a new accessibility training partnership, The Accessibility Guy walks viewers through the Limina11y Fundamental Essentials Series for Microsoft Office. This beginner-friendly program introduces the core principles of accessible content in Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, aiming to empower users before they start remediating files.

31.) Allison Meloy Announces Accessible Virtual Machine: Blind and Low-Vision Mac Users Can Install and Run Windows 11 on Apple Silicon With a Screen Reader | Allison Meloy | August 7, 2026

Allison Meloy has released Accessible Virtual Machine, a free and open source tool that lets blind and low-vision Mac users install and run Windows 11 on Apple Silicon entirely with a screen reader, without sighted help at any step. The first tester build covers the process from download through hearing JAWS or NVDA speak inside the virtual machine.

32.) Apple Adds Nearly 45 Hearing Devices to Its Made for iPhone Compatibility List | 9to5Mac.com | August 7, 2026

9to5Mac reports that Apple has added 43 hearing device models across 22 brands to its Made for iPhone compatibility list, bringing the total to 623 models from 104 brands. Compatible devices pair with iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Vision Pro for audio streaming, and models flagged in Apple’s list support bidirectional streaming for hands-free conversation.

33.) Bristol Braille Technology Announces HID Braille Support in Canute 360 | Braillists.org | August 7, 2026

The Braillists Foundation reports that Ed Rogers, Managing Director of Bristol Braille Technology, has announced plans to add HID Braille protocol support to the Canute 360 multi-line braille eReader, which will bring compatibility with JAWS for Windows. The timeline is still being finalised, but implementation is expected by the end of 2026.

34.) From Jayson Smith: EchoTalk, an Echo II Emulator Add-on for NVDA | Jayson Smith | August 7, 2026

Jayson Smith has released a very early draft of EchoTalk, an NVDA add-on that emulates the Echo II speech synthesizer, alongside an updated build of his Say program carrying several bug fixes. Both are offered for testing, with feedback going to the developer.

35.) From Judith Lung: DottedNotes, a Bidirectional Braille to LilyPond and MusicXML Translator | Braillists.org | August 7, 2026

The Braillists Foundation carries an announcement from blind composer Judith Lung of DottedNotes, a free bidirectional translator between braille music files and LilyPond or MusicXML. She built it after finding that transcribing an orchestral score out of braille by hand could take several days before any engraving or proofing began.

36.) From TifloAcosta: Braillito, a Fun Way to Discover Braille | Braillists.org | August 7, 2026

The Braillists Foundation carries an announcement from TifloAcosta of Braillito, an app that teaches braille through progressive lessons, exercises and small games. It is aimed at blind people beginning to explore braille as well as family members, teachers and students, and tracks progress across letters, numbers, symbols and word building.

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37.) Rui Fontes’ Legacy: The Voices That Shaped Accessibility | Double Tap | YouTube.com | August 6, 2026

Cutting through the hype around assistive tech, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece spotlight Rui Fontes and the enduring influence of his iconic screen reader voices. Their discussion with Adi Kushnir unravels new efforts to keep Fontes’ legacy alive, from upgraded iPhone voices to broader accessibility initiatives. Listener stories also fuel an honest look at the community’s evolving landscape, from Braille hymn access to guide dog challenges.

38.) August 2026 BT Speak and BT Braille Release Notes | Blazie Technologies | August 6, 2026

Blazie Technologies has issued corrected release notes for the August update to BT Speak and BT Braille, replacing an earlier copy affected by file corruption. The update opens a wider effort on braille quality, improving English literary braille accuracy and input feedback, adding a comprehensive braille help topic, and introducing task lists and in-document links in the Editor.

39.) NVDA 2026.2beta10 Available for Testing | NVAccess.org | August 6, 2026

NV Access has released beta 10 of NVDA 2026.2 for download and testing, with feedback going through its issue reporting process. Installing the beta opts a user into the beta channel, which tracks beta and release candidate builds; the last release candidate in a cycle is identical to the final stable release.

40.) Recording of Webinar: Unlocking Digital Math for VI Students With LaTeX | Access Digi Math | August 6, 2026

A recording of the webinar Unlocking Digital Math for VI Students with LaTeX is now available on YouTube. It covers why reading and writing digital math equations matters for blind students, how that is done with keyboards, screen readers and braille displays, and demonstrates Access Digi Math, a free site built with and for teachers of students with visual impairments.

41.) Stormux August 2026 Raspberry Pi and X86/64 Images Are Now Available | Stormux | August 6, 2026

The August 2026 Stormux desktop images for Raspberry Pi Arch64 and x86/64 are available for download. Existing installations do not need a new image and can pick the changes up through a normal system update; this build brings updates to Fenrir, Cthulhu and i3lock, with substantial changes to Cthulhu.

42.) The Anatomy of Accessible Forms: Required Form Fields | Deque.com | August 6, 2026

Deque continues its series on accessible form design with a post on required form fields, covering how they should be built and labelled so every user can navigate fields, understand labels and avoid errors. The article also sets the practice against obligations under the European Accessibility Act, the ADA and WCAG.

43.) What Does a Digital Accessibility Specialist Do? | Vispero.com | August 6, 2026

Vispero sets out what a digital accessibility specialist actually does, describing a role that runs from early planning through development, procurement and long-term maintenance rather than only finding defects on a finished website. It covers the mix of technical expertise, standards knowledge, assistive technology experience and cross-functional collaboration the work calls for.

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44.) HomerScribe: Free, Local Audio Description and Transcription for Windows | HomerScribe | August 5, 2026

Jamal Mazrui has released HomerScribe, a free and open source Windows program that produces audio description and transcription for video entirely on the local machine, with no account, no API key and no per-use cost. It can mix spoken description into a copy of the film, produce a timed description script, generate a transcript, or interleave both, and its dialogs and command line are built for screen reader users.

45.) RemSound: Free Windows App for Sending Live Audio Between Two Computers | RemSound | August 5, 2026

RemSound is a free Windows application for sending live audio between two computers, across a house or across a city. It is encrypted end to end, runs at low delay, and is built to be fully usable with a screen reader.

46.) Stay Connected With Aira: News, Updates, and Community | Aira.io | August 5, 2026

Aira has published a guide to the ways users can follow the service, covering its website, blog and announcements, email updates, podcast feed and community groups, along with where to find the full Access Network of partners, plans and pricing.

47.) AI and Accessibility for Ecommerce: What the Tools Really Do and What They Don’t | UsableNet.com | August 5, 2026

UsableNet examines the gap between what AI can generate for a retail storefront and whether the result actually works for shoppers using a screen reader. The post argues that AI can produce product pages, a checkout flow and the code behind them faster than any team could a few years ago, but cannot tell you whether a screen reader user can choose a size, add an item to the cart, or confirm an order went through.

48.) How I Got an AI Assistant to Set Up My Own Private Clipboard Sync Server | Michael Babcock | August 4, 2026

Michael Babcock describes having an AI coding assistant stand up a self-hosted Clipman server so his clipboard history follows him between computer, phone and laptop without a company storing everything he copies. The write-up doubles as a walkthrough of the same approach for almost any self-hosted tool.

49.) Airline Website Accessibility: Comparing Flight Results While Blind | UsableNet.com | August 4, 2026

Third in Michael Taylor’s five-part series on airline booking accessibility for UsableNet, this post covers the flight results page, where travellers spend most of their time browsing and comparing. It sets out why moving through those pages with a screen reader is slow and clunky, and what to check on your own results page.

50.) Disability Inclusion in Tech Resource: Digital Accessibility Ethics for the Legal Profession | Lainey Feingold | August 4, 2026

Digital Accessibility Ethics: Disability Inclusion in All Things Tech is an edited collection from 39 authors across 10 countries introducing a Digital Accessibility Ethics Framework, aimed at advancing accessibility across sectors and helping organisations avoid the harms of disability exclusion. The write-up makes the case for the book among lawyers, law professors, students, mediators and court administrators, and notes it includes interviews with legal practitioners from eight countries and an overview of global accessibility laws and standards.

51.) Employment Opportunity: Product Manager, National Library Service, Washington, D.C. | USAJobs.gov | August 4, 2026

The Library of Congress is recruiting a Product Manager for its National Library Service in Washington, D.C. The vacancy is open to the public and applications close on August 25, 2026.

52.) JAWS Jumpstart: Getting Started With Essential JAWS Navigation Shortcuts | Freedom Scientific | August 3, 2026

Freedom Scientific opens JAWS Jumpstart, a four-week series running each Monday in August for students, teachers, new users and anyone wanting a refresher. The first installment covers essential shortcuts for navigating screen content, along with practice and memorisation tips and where to find further shortcuts.

53.) The Cadence Tactile Tablet: A Bold New Use of Braille | EasterSealsTech.com | July 28, 2026

Easter Seals Crossroads profiles the Cadence Tactile Tablet from Lafayette-based Tactile Engineering, a refreshable tactile display that let blind race fans follow the movement of the cars during this year’s Indianapolis 500. The article frames it as a public use of braille well beyond signage and elevator buttons.

54.) How Does iCanConnect Help Individuals With Rare Conditions? | iCanConnect.org | July 27, 2026

iCanConnect describes how the National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program supports people living with rare conditions affecting both hearing and vision, including Usher syndrome and CHARGE syndrome. The piece covers the barriers that build up around phones, video calls, online services, transport apps and healthcare portals, and the equipment and training the program provides to address them.

55.) Freedom on Four Wheels: What Driverless Cars Could Mean for Blind and Partially Sighted People | BlindAmbition.co.uk | July 15, 2026

Seema Flower, founder and managing director of Blind Ambition, writes about what self-driving vehicles could mean for blind and partially sighted people. She frames it around the ordinary freedom of getting into a car and going wherever you want, which she describes slipping out of reach when she was told she would lose her sight.

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August 13, 2026 | How Can Employers Better Recruit & Retain College Talent with Disabilities? | National Organization on Disability

10:00 AM PT, 11:00 AM MT, 12:00 PM CT, 1:00 PM ET, 5:00 PM GMT
In this free session, the National Organization on Disability explores how employers can reach one of the most overlooked talent pools—college students and recent graduates with disabilities—with a practical look at accessible recruiting, meaningful campus connections, and retaining new hires once they are on board.

August 13, 2026 | Keep Reading Alive | Vision Support America

1:00 PM PT, 2:00 PM MT, 3:00 PM CT, 4:00 PM ET, 8:00 PM GMT
In this free session, Vision Support America explores different ways to keep reading a part of everyday life, in whatever form works best now.

August 14, 2026 | EnAble Learning Office Hours | National Organization on Disability

10:00 AM PT, 11:00 AM MT, 12:00 PM CT, 1:00 PM ET, 5:00 PM GMT
In this free session, the National Organization on Disability walks employers through its EnAble Learning on-demand training and fields questions on building disability confidence, improving retention, and creating more inclusive, productive teams.

August 17, 2026 | Make Your Android Work for You | Vision Support America

10:30 AM PT, 11:30 AM MT, 12:30 PM CT, 1:30 PM ET, 5:30 PM GMT
In this free session, Vision Support America introduces simple, confidence-building ways to make an Android phone more accessible.

August 17, 2026 | Back To School With Dot Pad X & JAWS | Vispero and Dot Inc.

9:00 AM PT, 10:00 AM MT, 11:00 AM CT, 12:00 PM ET, 4:00 PM GMT
Join Dave Williams from Dot Inc. and special guest Elizabeth Whitaker from Vispero for a practical webinar demonstrating how JAWS and Dot Pad X work together across a range of educational scenarios. The session explores how students and educators can use these technologies to work more efficiently as the new academic year begins.

August 19, 2026 | JAWS Convenient OCR And The PEARL® Camera: Reading Print, Images, And Inaccessible Content On Screen | Access Ingenuity

10:00 AM PT, 11:00 AM MT, 12:00 PM CT, 1:00 PM ET, 5:00 PM GMT
Join Ian Ramos and Marisa Church from Access Ingenuity and Joe McDaniel from Vispero to explore how JAWS Convenient OCR can read inaccessible PDFs, application windows, graphics, dialogs, and other on-screen content. The presentation also highlights the portable PEARL® Camera for accessing printed materials and is approved for ACVREP continuing education credit for teachers of the visually impaired.

August 20, 2026 | Member-Only Event: Everyday Accessibility Mistakes | National Organization on Disability

10:00 AM PT, 11:00 AM MT, 12:00 PM CT, 1:00 PM ET
A 25-minute virtual session for NOD Leadership Council members covering the most common accessibility missteps organizations make and how to avoid them. Access is restricted to Council members; non-members can join the Leadership Council to attend this and similar exclusive briefings on accessible practice.

August 20, 2026 | Preventing Falls and Using Stairs Safely | Vision Support America

10:00 AM PT, 11:00 AM MT, 12:00 PM CT, 1:00 PM ET, 5:00 PM GMT
In this free session, Vision Support America shares simple techniques to help people with changing vision move safely and confidently around the home and beyond.

August 21, 2026 | Home Organization and Labeling | Vision Support America

10:00 AM PT, 11:00 AM MT, 12:00 PM CT, 1:00 PM ET, 5:00 PM GMT
In this free session, Vision Support America explores easy ways to organize and label a home so it feels calmer, easier, and more predictable to navigate with changing vision.

August 22, 2026 | Young Birders United Conference Registration Closes | Taking Flight

Final day to register for the inaugural Young Birders United Conference, the free virtual gathering hosted by Taking Flight on Saturday, August 29. Every individual attending must register, including young birders, chapter leaders, parents and supporters.

August 24, 2026 | Lighting Tips for Everyday Life | Vision Support America

11:00 AM PT, 12:00 PM MT, 1:00 PM CT, 2:00 PM ET, 6:00 PM GMT
In this free session, Vision Support America shows how contrast, better lighting, and less glare can make a home easier to see and move through.

August 25, 2026 | Tech It Out | Hadley

11:00 AM PT, 12:00 PM MT, 1:00 PM CT, 2:00 PM ET, 7:00 PM GMT
Learn a few tips about everyday technology from a technology expert, ask your questions, and share your experiences.

August 25, 2026 | Make Your iPhone Work for You | Vision Support America

1:00 PM PT, 2:00 PM MT, 3:00 PM CT, 4:00 PM ET, 8:00 PM GMT
In this free, step-by-step session, Vision Support America walks through simple ways to make an iPhone work better for changing vision, at a comfortable pace.

August 26, 2026 | Voice Control For Accessibility: Dictation And Navigation With Dragon, J-Dictate, And J-Say | Access Ingenuity

10:00 AM PT, 11:00 AM MT, 12:00 PM CT, 1:00 PM ET, 5:00 PM GMT
Join Ian Ramos, Mark Schafer, and Elizabeth Ratto from Access Ingenuity for practical demonstrations of Dragon, J-Dictate, and J-Say. Learn how each voice-control solution supports hands-free navigation, writing, editing, and desktop control while comparing their strengths, limitations, and suitability for different workflows.

August 26, 2026 | My Eyes Don’t Work, But My Brain Still Does! | National Federation Of The Blind Of Maryland Senior Issues Division

4:00 PM PT, 5:00 PM MT, 6:00 PM CT, 7:00 PM ET, 11:00 PM GMT
Join the National Federation of the Blind of Maryland Senior Issues Division for an engaging session with Brian Buhrow and Mark Roane, who share practical insights from their experiences completing home repairs as blind individuals. Gain confidence and learn useful tips for handling basic home maintenance projects independently.

August 26, 2026 | Cooking Tips for Changing Vision | Vision Support America

1:00 PM PT, 2:00 PM MT, 3:00 PM CT, 4:00 PM ET, 8:00 PM GMT
In this free session, Vision Support America leads a supportive conversation on small, practical steps toward feeling comfortable and confident in the kitchen again with changing vision.

August 27, 2026 | Keep Reading Alive | Vision Support America

1:00 PM PT, 2:00 PM MT, 3:00 PM CT, 4:00 PM ET, 8:00 PM GMT
In this free session, Vision Support America explores different ways to keep reading a part of everyday life, in whatever form works best now.

August 29, 2026 | Inaugural Young Birders United Conference | Taking Flight

8:00 AM PT, 9:00 AM MT, 10:00 AM CT, 11:00 AM ET
Taking Flight hosts the inaugural Young Birders United Conference, a free virtual gathering of young birder representatives to celebrate, connect and collaborate on establishing young birder chapters nationwide. Keynote speakers are Mackenzie Hollender, Isaiah Scott and Lorena Patricio, alongside state chapter presentations and workshops on building community and sustainability. Young birders with or without chapters, parents and supporters are all welcome, with no limit per chapter or state. Registration is due August 22 and everyone attending must register.

August 31, 2026 | Make Your Android Work for You | Vision Support America

10:30 AM PT, 11:30 AM MT, 12:30 PM CT, 1:30 PM ET, 5:30 PM GMT
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September 1, 2026 | RESIST! Join the Launch of the Community Coalition for Sustainable Diversity and Inclusion: A LinkedIn Live Event | DrKirkAdams.com

11:00 AM PT, 12:00 PM MT, 1:00 PM CT, 2:00 PM ET, 7:00 PM GMT
There are moments in history when simply holding the line is not enough. This is one of those moments. Across the country, organizations, educators, businesses, nonprofits, public agencies, advocates, and community leaders who believe in diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and belonging are facing unprecedented challenges. Programs are being dismantled. Funding is disappearing. Professionals are feeling isolated. Too many people who have dedicated their lives to building stronger, more inclusive communities are wondering where to turn next.

September 1, 2026 | Birdability Access Survey Closes | Birdability

Last day to complete the Birdability Access Survey. Birdability wants to hear from birders with disabilities, chronic illness or other health concerns about barriers encountered while birding and accommodations that have made a difference. Results directly inform Birdability’s future resources, advocacy and efforts to make birding more welcoming and accessible.

September 3, 2026 | Preventing Falls and Using Stairs Safely | Vision Support America

10:00 AM PT, 11:00 AM MT, 12:00 PM CT, 1:00 PM ET, 5:00 PM GMT
In this free session, Vision Support America shares simple techniques to help people with changing vision move safely and confidently around the home and beyond.

September 4, 2026 | Home Organization and Labeling | Vision Support America

10:00 AM PT, 11:00 AM MT, 12:00 PM CT, 1:00 PM ET, 5:00 PM GMT
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September 7, 2026 | Lighting Tips for Everyday Life | Vision Support America

11:00 AM PT, 12:00 PM MT, 1:00 PM CT, 2:00 PM ET, 6:00 PM GMT
In this free session, Vision Support America shows how contrast, better lighting, and less glare can make a home easier to see and move through.

September 8, 2026 | Make Your iPhone Work for You | Vision Support America

1:00 PM PT, 2:00 PM MT, 3:00 PM CT, 4:00 PM ET, 8:00 PM GMT
In this free, step-by-step session, Vision Support America walks through simple ways to make an iPhone work better for changing vision, at a comfortable pace.

September 9, 2026 | Cooking Tips for Changing Vision | Vision Support America

1:00 PM PT, 2:00 PM MT, 3:00 PM CT, 4:00 PM ET, 8:00 PM GMT
In this free session, Vision Support America leads a supportive conversation on small, practical steps toward feeling comfortable and confident in the kitchen again with changing vision.

September 10, 2026 | Virtual Career Fair | National Organization on Disability

9:00 AM PT, 10:00 AM MT, 11:00 AM CT, 12:00 PM ET, 4:00 PM GMT
The National Organization on Disability hosts a free virtual career fair connecting disability-inclusive employers with job-ready candidates, giving students and hiring teams alike the tools and direct access to succeed at inclusive recruitment.

September 10, 2026 | Keep Reading Alive | Vision Support America

1:00 PM PT, 2:00 PM MT, 3:00 PM CT, 4:00 PM ET, 8:00 PM GMT
In this free session, Vision Support America explores different ways to keep reading a part of everyday life, in whatever form works best now.

September 14, 2026 | Leadership Council Open House | National Organization on Disability

10:00 AM PT, 11:00 AM MT, 12:00 PM CT, 1:00 PM ET, 5:00 PM GMT
In this free open house, the National Organization on Disability introduces its Leadership Council—a community of companies advancing disability inclusion in the workplace—and the partnership opportunities available to organizations ready to turn intention into measurable results.

September 14, 2026 | Make Your Android Work for You | Vision Support America

10:30 AM PT, 11:30 AM MT, 12:30 PM CT, 1:30 PM ET, 5:30 PM GMT
In this free session, Vision Support America introduces simple, confidence-building ways to make an Android phone more accessible.

September 15, 2026 | Leadership Insights: Disability Inclusion Dialogues | National Organization on Disability

9:00 AM PT, 10:00 AM MT, 11:00 AM CT, 12:00 PM ET
A 90-minute virtual peer-focused discussion for senior-level NOD Leadership Council members on disability inclusion and workforce retention. The session features insights from Candee Chambers, Director of the Office of Public Liaison at the U.S. Department of Labor, who joins industry leaders to address strategic retention challenges.

September 16, 2026 | Birdability Book Club: Turning to Birds by Lili Taylor | Birdability

4:00 PM PT, 5:00 PM MT, 6:00 PM CT, 7:00 PM ET
The Birdability Book Club discusses Turning to Birds: The Power and Beauty of Noticing by Lili Taylor. Best known as an actor, Taylor is also a devoted birder, and this collection of essays explores what happens when we slow down long enough to really pay attention. A fitting read ahead of Birdability Week and its Bird Where You Are theme. Free; registration required. The club meets every other month on the third Wednesday.

September 17, 2026 | Preventing Falls and Using Stairs Safely | Vision Support America

10:00 AM PT, 11:00 AM MT, 12:00 PM CT, 1:00 PM ET, 5:00 PM GMT
In this free session, Vision Support America shares simple techniques to help people with changing vision move safely and confidently around the home and beyond.

September 18, 2026 | Home Organization and Labeling | Vision Support America

10:00 AM PT, 11:00 AM MT, 12:00 PM CT, 1:00 PM ET, 5:00 PM GMT
In this free session, Vision Support America explores easy ways to organize and label a home so it feels calmer, easier, and more predictable to navigate with changing vision.

September 20, 2026 | Birdability Week Offbeat Photo and Video Contest Closes | Birdability

Final day to enter Birdability’s Offbeat Photo and Video Contest, which celebrates the awkward, funny and unexpected side of birds. Six categories span photography and feeder-camera video: Wing and a Prayer (and Poop!), Autofocus Gone Wrong, Birds Doing Bird Stuff, Birds with Disabilities, BIRB, and Not BIRB. Free to enter and open worldwide, with one entry per category and no special equipment required – phones, point-and-shoots, adaptive technology and feeder cameras all welcome. Winners are announced at the Birdability Week closing social on October 25.

September 21, 2026 | Lighting Tips for Everyday Life | Vision Support America

11:00 AM PT, 12:00 PM MT, 1:00 PM CT, 2:00 PM ET, 6:00 PM GMT
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September 22, 2026 | Tech It Out | Hadley

11:00 AM PT, 12:00 PM MT, 1:00 PM CT, 2:00 PM ET, 7:00 PM GMT
Learn a few tips about everyday technology from a technology expert, ask your questions, and share your experiences.

September 22, 2026 | Make Your iPhone Work for You | Vision Support America

1:00 PM PT, 2:00 PM MT, 3:00 PM CT, 4:00 PM ET, 8:00 PM GMT
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September 23, 2026 | Cooking Tips for Changing Vision | Vision Support America

1:00 PM PT, 2:00 PM MT, 3:00 PM CT, 4:00 PM ET, 8:00 PM GMT
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September 24, 2026 | Keep Reading Alive | Vision Support America

1:00 PM PT, 2:00 PM MT, 3:00 PM CT, 4:00 PM ET, 8:00 PM GMT
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September 28, 2026 | Make Your Android Work for You | Vision Support America

10:30 AM PT, 11:30 AM MT, 12:30 PM CT, 1:30 PM ET, 5:30 PM GMT
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October 1, 2026 | Technology and the Disability Experience | National Organization on Disability

The National Organization on Disability convenes leaders from business, technology, and advocacy at its Times Center gathering in New York to explore how emerging technologies—including AI, extended reality, and smart devices—are reshaping accessibility and the future of disability inclusion in the workforce.

October 9, 2026 | EnAble Learning Office Hours | National Organization on Disability

10:00 AM PT, 11:00 AM MT, 12:00 PM CT, 1:00 PM ET, 5:00 PM GMT
In this free session, the National Organization on Disability walks employers through its EnAble Learning on-demand training and fields questions on building disability confidence, improving retention, and creating more inclusive, productive teams.

October 19, 2026 | Birdability Week 2026: Bird Where You Are | Birdability

Birdability Week returns October 19 through 25, 2026, with the theme Bird Where You Are – an invitation to notice birds in whatever way works best for you, whether that is from a window, a wheelchair, a car, a hospital room, a kayak or a favorite park bench. The week is a celebration of birders with disabilities and other health concerns, and includes a full schedule of free virtual events, the Offbeat Photo and Video Contest, and accessible outings hosted around the country. All virtual events include captions and ASL interpretation.

October 19, 2026 | Finding Balance: Self-Care While Birding – A Birdability Week 2026 Discussion | Birdability

4:00 PM PT, 5:00 PM MT, 6:00 PM CT, 7:00 PM ET
Birdability Captains Eric Clow and Jayme Boucher co-facilitate an open community roundtable on the many ways disabled birders care for themselves while spending time with birds – from birding while floating in a pool, to adaptive equipment that reduces fatigue, to choosing places where birds can be enjoyed without walking. Bring your own tips and hear practical ideas from others. Free. Virtual (Zoom). Captions and ASL interpretation provided; note additional access requests in your registration.

October 20, 2026 | Birding While d/Deaf or Hard of Hearing Panel | Birdability

4:00 PM PT, 5:00 PM MT, 6:00 PM CT, 7:00 PM ET
Birdability Captains, community members and past Accessible Birding Interns who identify as Deaf, deaf, hard of hearing and late-deafened share their birding journeys, the barriers they have encountered and the accommodations that have helped. The panel explores the distinction between Deaf as a cultural and linguistic identity and deaf as a term for hearing loss, the many ways people connect with birds beyond sound, and practical ideas for making bird walks, clubs and festivals more welcoming. Free. Virtual (Zoom). Captions and ASL interpretation provided; note additional access requests in your registration.

October 21, 2026 | Inclusive Nature Panel | Birdability

10:00 AM PT, 11:00 AM MT, 12:00 PM CT, 1:00 PM ET
Author and editor Lauren Pharr moderates a conversation with contributors to the upcoming book Inclusive Nature about creating outdoor spaces, conservation organizations and birding communities where more people truly belong. Drawing on lived experience and professional work, panelists explore how race, disability, gender and culture have shaped who has had access to nature, and identify actions individuals and organizations can take. Free. Virtual (Zoom). Captions and ASL interpretation provided; note additional access requests in your registration.

October 22, 2026 | Birding at the Intersections | Birdability

4:00 PM PT, 5:00 PM MT, 6:00 PM CT, 7:00 PM ET
Birdability Captains and community members with intersecting identities discuss how race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, culture and neurodivergence shape people’s experiences of birding and time in nature. Panelists explore how barriers to participation overlap and reinforce one another, and how belonging is created when communities recognize the whole person rather than a single aspect of identity. Free. Virtual (Zoom). Captions and ASL interpretation provided; note additional access requests in your registration.

October 23, 2026 | Birding With an Energy-Limiting Condition Panel | Birdability

4:00 PM PT, 5:00 PM MT, 6:00 PM CT, 7:00 PM ET
Many birders live with conditions that affect energy, stamina, pain, fatigue or post-exertional recovery. Birdability Captains share how they have adapted their birding to fit changing bodies and lives – birding closer to home, pacing themselves, and embracing rest, mobility aids and technology. They talk honestly about the emotional side of adjusting expectations and letting go of the idea that there is only one right way to be a birder. Free. Virtual (Zoom). Captions and ASL interpretation provided; note additional access requests in your registration.

October 24, 2026 | Birds and Brains: A Keynote Conversation About Traumatic Brain Injury and Healing With Birds | Birdability

1:00 PM PT, 2:00 PM MT, 3:00 PM CT, 4:00 PM ET
Birdability Week keynote speaker Day Scott (@TheWildernessGoddess) and Birdability Captain Emily Nichols talk about living with and recovering from traumatic brain injury, and the unexpected ways birds became part of the healing process. Drawing on lived experience and emerging science about the brain’s capacity to adapt and change, they reflect on how paying attention to birds can support healing, emotional well-being and a renewed sense of possibility. Free. Virtual (Zoom). Captions and ASL interpretation provided; note additional access requests in your registration.

October 25, 2026 | Birdability Week Wrap-Up Social and Photo and Video Contest Winners Announced | Birdability

1:00 PM PT, 2:00 PM MT, 3:00 PM CT, 4:00 PM ET
Birdability Week 2026 closes with a community celebration and the announcement of the winners of the 2026 Offbeat Photo and Video Contest. See this year’s finalist photos and videos, hear the stories behind them, celebrate the photographers and videographers, and share your own favorite Birdability Week memory. Free. Virtual (Zoom). Captions and ASL interpretation provided; note additional access requests in your registration.

October 27, 2026 | Tech It Out | Hadley

11:00 AM PT, 12:00 PM MT, 1:00 PM CT, 2:00 PM ET, 7:00 PM GMT
Learn a few tips about everyday technology from a technology expert, ask your questions, and share your experiences.

November 8, 2026 | 18th Annual Dining In The Dark Fundraiser To Benefit The Blind | Florida Outreach Center For The Blind

1:00 PM PT, 2:00 PM MT, 3:00 PM CT, 4:00 PM ET, 9:00 PM GMT
Experience an unforgettable evening at the 18th Annual Dining in the Dark, where guests enjoy a three-course meal served in complete darkness by the PBSO SWAT Team using night-vision goggles. The night also features live entertainment, an inspiring guest speaker, and a silent auction supporting programs for the blind community in Palm Beach County.

November 18, 2026 | Birdability Book Club: Birdsong by the Seasons by Donald Kroodsma | Birdability

4:00 PM PT, 5:00 PM MT, 6:00 PM CT, 7:00 PM ET
The Birdability Book Club closes out 2026 with Birdsong by the Seasons: A Year of Listening to Birds by Donald Kroodsma, a lyrical guide to a year of sound. The book was chosen so readers could follow along month by month through the year and then gather in November to share reflections from twelve months of attentive listening. Free; registration required.

November 19, 2026 | Member-Only Event: Practices for Accessible Virtual Meetings | National Organization on Disability

10:00 AM PT, 11:00 AM MT, 12:00 PM CT, 1:00 PM ET
A 25-minute virtual session for NOD Leadership Council members focused on practical, hands-on strategies for making virtual meetings more inclusive and accessible to all participants. The full briefing is restricted to Council members; non-members can join the Leadership Council to attend this and similar exclusive members-only sessions.

November 24, 2026 | Tech It Out | Hadley

11:00 AM PT, 12:00 PM MT, 1:00 PM CT, 2:00 PM ET, 7:00 PM GMT
Learn a few tips about everyday technology from a technology expert, ask your questions, and share your experiences.

December 17, 2026 | CEO Office Hours: Looking Back/Looking Forward | National Organization on Disability

10:00 AM PT, 11:00 AM MT, 12:00 PM CT, 1:00 PM ET, 6:00 PM GMT
In a free, year-end CEO Office Hours led by Beth Sirull, the National Organization on Disability reflects on milestones in disability inclusion and looks ahead to the strategies that will shape the coming year.

December 22, 2026 | Tech It Out | Hadley

11:00 AM PT, 12:00 PM MT, 1:00 PM CT, 2:00 PM ET, 7:00 PM GMT
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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.

Feel free to look me up on LinkedIn, but I’ll warn you in advance that I haven’t given my profile the recommended attention!

All the best and happy reading!

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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.

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

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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