Top Tech Tidbits for Thursday, December 11, 2025 – Volume 1045

Alexa Plus, Guide Dogs, and the Future of AI for Blind People | Double Tap | YouTube.com | December 9, 2025

Stephen Scott and Shaun Preece explore whether AI is overhyped or represents a transformative breakthrough for blind users. They address both the advantages and potential risks of AI tools, such as Alexa Plus and Be My Eyes, while engaging with listener feedback on privacy and independence in the context of smart home technology.

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A.) Welcome to The New Top Tech Tidbits Website | Aaron Di Blasi, Publisher | December 3, 2025

Greetings everyone. I am very happy to report that the new Top Tech Tidbits website is now live and well ahead of schedule. So we decided to continue publishing the Top Tech Tidbits newsletter through December 2025 in order to keep everyone informed during the downtime often provided by holiday schedules. If you’re reading this right now, you’re reading it from the new Top Tech Tidbits website. We never wanted to pause publication. We just wanted to make sure that the transition was smooth, and if it was not, that we would have time to address it.

But thanks to the once again stellar work of the team here at Mind Vault, the transition from outdated, proprietary, custom-coded website, to cutting-edge, high performance Jetpack-powered WordPress.com enterprise website, was a smooth one. We drowned mainly in 301 redirect lists and archive rebuilds.

Speaking of which, we currently have the last 7 years of newsletters available via the new site and we’re currently working backward to 2009. We have about 100 of the 300 news articles converted currently, and we will continue working backward, chronologically, on those as well.

For most readers, this will all happen in the background over the next month. In the meantime I encourage you to visit the new site on the device of your choice, using your assistive technology of choice. The new site is 100% responsive (mobile-friendly) across devices and has passed all of our internal accessibility tests so far. I know some readers using some setups will still find issues to be resolved, but this is very good news for an initial launch.

Readers can now discover sponsors from any page of the website. The “Sponsor Wall” is no longer present on just the Home page and Sponsor pages, it is now present on every page of the site. We know from traffic history that a high percentage of website visitors discover sponsor products and services through the website, in addition to the newsletter. This change is intended to facilitate reader’s ability to learn about new products and services quickly, with less clicks.

Starting with this newsletter, each weekly newsletter going forward will be 100% responsive (mobile-friendly) across devices. Just like this one. Newsletters published prior to today, will retain their static, non-responsive format. Unfortunately, there was no feasible way to go back and make all prior newsletters responsive. But they shall remain fully accessible, and easily navigable by heading for all time.

If you are sighted or low-vision I encourage you to try reading the newsletter on your phone or tablet going forward. I believe you will find it to be a much better reading experience.

For blind readers, ideally, not much should change for you. You will continue to be able to navigate and skip by heading, as you always have. At best, we’re hoping that VoiceOver behaves more according to its described standard when it is served from a responsive site as opposed to a static one. This will, hopefully, make the VoiceOver experience specifically, better for blind readers in particular.

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B.) Voice Notes, Rules And Messages: The New Etiquette Of Texting | WashingtonPost.com | November 29, 2025

As communication evolves, the rules of texting are also changing, influencing how we interact through voice notes and written messages. This exploration highlights the emergence of new etiquette norms that seek to balance convenience and respect in digital conversations.

C.) What DeafBlind Individuals Should Know About Federal Equipment Distribution | ICanConnect.org | November 29, 2025

The National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program offers no-cost communication technology to eligible individuals with significant combined hearing and vision loss. It provides various specialized devices and ensures comprehensive assessments and training to facilitate effective communication access, enhancing independence for DeafBlind individuals.

D.) Guide Dogs, Glide, and the Future of Blind Mobility | Double Tap | YouTube.com | December 1, 2025

Explore the challenges of guide dog eligibility and ownership alongside the innovative capabilities of Glide, an AI-assisted navigation device. Steven Scott and Shaun Preece engage with users to uncover personal stories about mobility and the evolving role of technology in enhancing the lives of blind individuals.

E.) NOA From Biped Tested: AI Scene Description, 3D Audio & Object-Finding For Blind & Low Vision Users | The Blind Life | YouTube.com | November 29, 2025

Testing the NOA by Biped reveals its potential as an innovative wearable assistant for the blind and visually impaired. Utilizing advanced AI, 3D audio, and real-time obstacle detection, it enhances navigation and environmental understanding, while also outlining its strengths and limitations for those exploring assistive technology solutions.

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A.) Art Of Fauna And Be My Eyes Win 2025 Apple App Store Awards For Their Cultural Impact | AppleVis.com | December 4, 2025

Art of Fauna and Be My Eyes have been awarded the 2025 App Store Awards for their cultural impact, chosen from 45 finalists for their innovation and design. Art of Fauna is a puzzle game focusing on wildlife conservation, while Be My Eyes connects blind users with volunteers and AI for assistance.

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A.) Image Description Toolkit 3.6.0 Available | TheIdeaPlace.net | December 5, 2025

The latest release of the Image Description Toolkit includes a new redescribe option that allows users to quickly test different prompts without needing to reprocess images. Additionally, it now supports two Microsoft Florence-2 models through Hugging Face, enhancing its capabilities for image description.

B.) When Download Links Aren’t Links: A Critical Accessibility Failure In AI Tools Blind People Depend On | BlindAccessJournal.com | December 4, 2025

Recent changes in how AI tools deliver downloadable content have created significant barriers for blind and visually impaired users, impeding their access to essential documents. The article emphasizes the necessity of integrating accessibility measures during development to ensure equal access and inclusion for all users.

C.) Researchers Create AI Tool To Help Sight-Impaired Programmers | News.Utdallas.edu | December 3, 2025

An AI-assisted tool named A11yShape has been developed to enable visually impaired computer programmers to create, edit, and verify 3D models independently. This innovative tool employs GPT-4o to provide detailed descriptions and assist with model edits, marking significant progress toward accessibility in technology for users with visual impairments.

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4.) Windows 11, Guide Dogs, And The Joy Of Keyboards | Double Tap | YouTube.com | December 10, 2025

Steven Scott and Shaun Preece share personal anecdotes filled with humor and life lessons, touching on the experiences of living blind. The discussion includes insights into accessible technology, dreams, and the challenges of modern living as they engage with their audience on personal growth and independence.

5.) Blind Rewind – Sunglasses | The Blind Life | YouTube.com | December 10, 2025

Explore the unique world of sunglasses designed for individuals with low vision. Featuring innovative designs and their practical uses, this episode highlights how fashion can meet functionality for enhanced accessibility.

6.) Podcast: Eyes on Success Episode 2550: AI Powers Smarter and More Accurate Navigation | December 10, 2025

Navis is a navigation app that leverages the latest AI technology to help visually impaired users travel more safely and independently. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Liam Geschwindt, CEO of TouchPulse, about how the app uses satellite imagery, visual positioning, and conversational guidance to complement tools like guide dogs and canes.

7.) Alexa Plus, Guide Dogs, and the Future of AI for Blind People | Double Tap | YouTube.com | December 9, 2025

Stephen Scott and Shaun Preece explore whether AI is overhyped or represents a transformative breakthrough for blind users. They address both the advantages and potential risks of AI tools, such as Alexa Plus and Be My Eyes, while engaging with listener feedback on privacy and independence in the context of smart home technology.

8.) ServiceHorses.org — Think Outside The Service-Dog Box | ServiceHorses.org | December 9, 2025

Cheval Assistants and Leaders International introduces a groundbreaking nonprofit that raises and trains miniature horses to assist people with disabilities. These horses can guide, stabilize, alert, or even pull a wheelchair — offering a unique alternative to traditional service dogs, and yes, they’re all housebroken.

9.) Miniature Guide Horses. Maximum Independence. | EquineEyes.org | December 9, 2025

Equine Eyes and Cheval Assistants and Leaders International empower individuals with visual disabilities by providing trained miniature horses as service animals. Their mission enhances independence, mobility, and quality of life through innovative training, offering each horse free of charge while fostering a lasting human-horse partnership that supports the goals of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

10.) Accessible PDF Forms Made Easy | Word To PDF | The Accessibility Guy | YouTube.com | December 8, 2025

This mini-masterclass demonstrates a practical workflow for creating accessible forms using Microsoft Word and Adobe Acrobat Pro DC. Key steps include form outlining, tagging, and finalizing elements to ensure accessibility compliance.

11.) Blind Tech Talk: Keyboards, Cane Tips, and Audio Mastery | Doubler Tap | YouTube.com | December 8, 2025

Steven Scott and Shaun Preece provide an in-depth look at essential tools for blind and visually impaired tech users, featuring gadgets like the Keychron B6 Pro keyboard and Shokz headsets. This episode covers audio management, cane techniques, and humorous anecdotes about the adventures in accessibility technology.

12.) Google Colab Low Vision Accessibility | Veroniiiica.com | December 8, 2025

This article provides insights on how to utilize Google Colab for enhanced accessibility, particularly for users with low vision. It discusses various settings and tips to improve visibility and usability, such as adjusting font sizes, enabling text wrapping, and utilizing full-screen modes.

13.) Shopify Accessibility Lessons From A Small Business Saturday Purchase | Blog.UsableNet.com | December 8, 2025

This article recounts the author’s experience as a blind shopper during Small Business Saturday, highlighting accessibility issues encountered on a small online retailer’s site built on Shopify. Key problems included unlabeled buttons and inaccessible product details, emphasizing the importance of accessibility in e-commerce for users relying on assistive technology.

14.) SoundPEATS Clip 1 Review: The Perfect Open-Ear Headphones For The VIP? | The Blind Life | YouTube.com | December 7, 2025

The SoundPEATS Clip 1 open-ear wireless headphones combine safety with sound quality, featuring a unique design ideal for individuals with visual impairments. This review covers the earbuds’ comfort, sound testing, and highlights their environmental awareness benefits, alongside current pricing and availability.

15.) Achieving More With Less | Blog.OpenLibrary.org | December 6, 2025

The Open Library faced several setbacks in 2025, including cybersecurity incidents and access reductions. Despite these challenges, the platform saw steady user registrations, prompting a review of user experience, particularly concerning the misleading ‘Want to Read’ button, which was updated to better serve non-logged-in users.

16.) The Realities Of Blind Employment And Assistive Tech | Double Tap | YouTube.com | December 5, 2025

Engaging in a lively discussion, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece tackle the key issues surrounding JAWS and NVDA screen readers, highlighting listener experiences with software licensing, accessibility, and employment challenges for blind individuals. The episode reflects on the intersection of technology and daily living, blending humor with critical insights into the realities facing the blind community.

17.) Why We’re Updating Our Support Policy, And What It Means for You | FreedomScientific.com | December 5, 2025

Freedom Scientific is updating its support policy to improve service for JAWS, ZoomText, and Fusion users. Starting December 1, 2025, technical support will only be available for active subscription customers and users with a Software Maintenance Agreement for current software versions, ensuring faster and more reliable assistance while aligning with industry standards.

18.) Yes, BT Speak Can Do That Now! November 2025 Edition | BlazieTech.com | December 5, 2025

The November 2025 update of BT Speak introduces several innovative features, including BT Code, an interactive coding environment for blind coders, and enhanced media controls for YouTube streaming. Users can expect a more intuitive experience with improved accessibility tools and functionalities, fostering creativity and learning in programming.

19.) Freestyle Libre 3 Sensors To Monitor Blood Glucose Recalled Following Ties To 7 Deaths | CBC.ca | December 5, 2025

Health Canada has issued a recall for certain FreeStyle Libre 3 plus glucose monitor sensors linked to seven deaths and over 700 injuries due to incorrect low glucose readings. Users are advised to check their sensor serial numbers and discontinue use if affected.

20.) JAWS 40-Minute Mode: Frustrations, Fairness, And Real-World Impact | Double Tap | YouTube.com | December 4, 2025

Steven Scott and Shaun Preece engage with listeners as they address the complexities of JAWS screen reader subscription models and the frustrations faced by users. Listener stories intertwine with engaging discussions about accessibility, fairness, and innovative tools like the Hark podcast discovery app.

21.) The I-Reader 2 Makes Low-Vision Reading Simple | EastersealsTech.com | December 4, 2025

The i-Reader 2 is a desktop scan-and-read device designed for blind and low-vision users, offering features that enhance usability through sound and tactile feedback. Users can choose between various voices and reading speeds, making reading accessible in diverse environments.

22.) 2025 — A Year In Recap — Windows Accessibility | Blogs.Windows.com | December 3, 2025

This post reflects on the advancements made in Windows Accessibility over the year, emphasizing the collaboration with the disability community. Highlights include features like Fluid Dictation and improvements in voice access and Narrator, aiming to enhance user experience and inclusivity.

23.) Want This Hearing Aid? Well, Who Do You Know? | Wired.com | December 3, 2025

Fortell is an AI-powered hearing aid startup that promises an unprecedented auditory experience for its privileged beta testers, including numerous celebrities and influential figures. The company plans to sell their product for $6,800 at a single location in Manhattan, thus raising questions about accessibility and wider adoption of their technology.

24.) Pixel 10 Review | AccessibleAndroid.com | December 3, 2025

The Pixel 10, equipped with Google’s tensor g5 chip, offers improved daily performance despite lower GPU capabilities compared to its predecessor. It showcases exceptional accessibility features such as a helpful camera app and seamless setup transferring data from an iPhone, though challenges with braille display support persist.

25.) A Simpler, Faster User Registration Experience Going Live on December 4 | Vispero.com | December 3, 2025

Vispero is enhancing its user registration process to be quicker and easier by simplifying the required information. Users will only need an email, a name, a password, and a basic age confirmation, which aligns with global privacy regulations while improving experience and security for JAWS, ZoomText, and Fusion software users.

26.) Report from Forrester Research: As Technology Has Evolved, So Has The Need For Accessibility | Blogs.Microsoft.com | December 3, 2025

The recent Forrester report revisits the impact of accessible technology, revealing that over 70% of the U.S. population can benefit from it. Key findings highlight that 50% of employees with disabilities often use their own tools rather than those provided by employers, underscoring a significant opportunity for companies to enhance accessibility and empower all employees.

27.) TAVIP News And Updates November 2025 | Tavip.org.uk | December 3, 2025

The latest updates from TAVIP highlight the success of the TechABreak Conference held in September 2025, featuring various presentations and discussions on future technology for visually impaired individuals. Additionally, the Sound Without Sight project received top honors at the International Sound Awards, and upcoming events include career talks and masterclasses focused on assistive technology.

28.) TechABreak 2025 Session Recordings | Tavip.org.uk | December 3, 2025

TechABreak 2025 showcased a series of significant sessions exploring the future of technology for visually impaired individuals, including innovative mobility aids and an introduction to programming. The event brought together over 60 members and featured contributions from key organizations, indicating ongoing advancements in assistive technologies.

29.) 7 Ways We’re Making Android More Accessible | Blog.Google | December 2, 2025

Android is introducing several new accessibility updates, including an expanded dark theme, emotion tags in Expressive Captions, and improvements to Voice Access for hands-free use. These enhancements aim to create a more supportive interface for users, allowing for better screen visibility and communication.

30.) A New Path to Restoring Vision: Chen Yang’s Lab Develops Flexible Retinal Prosthesis | Bu.edu | December 2, 2025

Researchers led by Chen Yang of Boston University have developed a flexible retinal prosthesis that could potentially restore vision for patients with degenerative eye diseases. The innovative technology employs a flexible film to convert light energy into ultrasound signals, which may lead to improved vision restoration compared to existing retinal implants.

31.) From Expressive To Accessible, Google’s Winter Android Update Makes The OS Easy For All | AndroidCentral.com | December 2, 2025

Google’s December Android update enhances accessibility features, introducing improvements like Guided Frame for the camera and single-tap connections for hearing aids through Fast Pair. Additionally, Expressive Captions will offer emotional descriptions in videos, enhancing user understanding of spoken content.

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December 11, 2025 | Accessible By Design: Building Better From The Start | Digital Accessibility Experts Live

This session underscores the importance of embedding accessibility from the design phase, showing how early inclusive decisions lead to more efficient, cost-effective, and equitable digital products.

December 13, 2025 | Smart Glasses And Other Wearables | Technology User Group At The Maryland State Library For The Blind And Print Disabled

7:00 AM PT, 8:00 AM MT, 9:00 AM CT, 10:00 AM ET, 3:00 PM GMT
TUG is diving into the cutting-edge development of wearable technology in a dynamic Zoom session that promises to inform, inspire, and spark conversation. From smart glasses to safety-enhancing wearables, we’ll explore: What’s out there right now, and what’s coming next. How these devices support information access, mobility, and personal safety. Whether wearable devices are budget-friendly or tend towards breaking the bank.

December 17, 2025 | TOPAZ Magnifiers: Powerful Visual Aids (Assistive Technology Webinar – ACVREP CE Approved) | Access Ingenuity

10:00 AM PT, 11:00 AM MT, 12:00 PM CT, 1:00 PM ET, 6:00 PM GMT
Join Access Ingenuity’s Ian Ramos and Joe McDaniel for an in-depth discussion of TOPAZ magnifiers, powerful tools designed to support individuals with vision loss. This session is open to everyone and approved for ACVREP continuing education credit for teachers of the visually impaired.

December 18, 2025 | Beyond Basic Accessibility: WCAG With A Neurodiversity Lens | Accessible Web

11:00 AM PT, 12:00 PM MT, 1:00 PM CT, 2:00 PM ET, 7:00 PM GMT
Design inclusive spaces for every brain! We’re exploring various Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) criteria that support neurodiversity. Together, let’s learn how conforming to WCAG helps support people who are neurodivergent navigate and understand your site or platform. Join us on December 18, 2025, at 2 PM EST for our last webinar of 2025: Plain and unambiguous language. Captioning. Setting expectations. Creation of low-stimulation digital environments. Flexible tools and settings. We hope to see you there to explore this topic, share your own personal experiences, and ask any accessibility questions.

January 8, 2026 | New Year, New Hobby — Find Your Accessible Recreation Fun! | U.S. Access Board

11:30 AM PT, 12:30 PM MT, 1:30 PM CT, 2:30 PM ET, 7:30 PM GMT
In this free 90-minute webinar, the U.S. Access Board explores accessible recreation opportunities under the ADA and ABA Accessibility Standards, focusing on boating facilities, fishing piers, and golf courses. Hosted by the ADA National Network in cooperation with the Board, the session includes real-world technical assistance examples, video remote interpreting, and captioning, with continuing education credits available.

January 20, 2026 | Braille: The Power of Dots | Maryland State Library For The Blind And Print Disabled (LBPD) And Blind Industries And Services Of Maryland (BISM)

2:30 PM PT, 3:30 PM MT, 4:30 PM CT, 5:30 PM ET, 10:30 PM GMT
Join the Maryland State Library for the Blind and Print Disabled and Blind Industries and Services of Maryland for an interactive evening celebrating Braille as a powerful tool for learning, organization, and independence. The event features hands-on activities, demonstrations of modern Braille technology, and discussions on how Braille supports education, employment, and daily life.

February 4, 5, and 6 2025 | Noat 2025: EducATe And IntegrATe | NOAT Conference

7:00 AM PT, 8:00 AM MT, 9:00 AM CT, 10:00 AM ET, 3:00 PM GMT
Join the NOAT Conference for NOAT 2025: educATe and integrATe, a three-day virtual event dedicated to advancing assistive technology education and integration. Held online via Zoom, this interactive experience includes live presentations, vendor demonstrations, and 1:1 networking opportunities designed to empower participants with innovative tools and strategies for inclusion.

April 13, 2025 and April 14, 2025 | The 26th Annual Multiple Perspective Conference: Infrastructures For Accessibility | The Ohio State University

12:00 AM PT, 1:00 AM MT, 2:00 AM CT, 3:00 AM ET, 8:00 AM GMT
Hosted by The Ohio State University, the 26th Annual Multiple Perspective Conference explores infrastructures for accessibility, emphasizing access as essential to design, innovation, and civic engagement. This year’s program invites presentations on policies and practices that advance inclusion and uphold the spirit of the ADA, with a focus on structures that enable full participation across society.

May 21, 2025 | Tech Blitz 2025: Assistive Technology Showcase Brings Together Blind, Deafblind, And Low Vision Community For Innovation, Discovery, And Connection. | Helen Keller Services

3:00 PM PT, 4:00 PM MT, 5:00 PM CT, 6:00 PM ET, 11:00 PM GMT
In this in-person showcase hosted by Helen Keller Services, assistive technology vendors, innovators, and users come together for a day of interactive demonstrations, in-depth discussions, and community connection focused on advancing access and independence for the blind, DeafBlind, and low vision communities.

May 21, 2025 | Global Accessibility Awareness Day | The GAAD Foundation

Join The GAAD Foundation on May 21, 2025, for the 15th Global Accessibility Awareness Day, a worldwide initiative designed to raise awareness about digital access and inclusion for more than one billion people with disabilities. The day encourages individuals, organizations, and developers to explore how technology can be designed and built to be accessible for all.

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Listing Date: 12/11/2025 | Price: $400.00 USD | Condition: Gently Used | Description: SensePlayer is an advanced, accessible multi-media player, with built in OCR. A high quality field recorder, handheld tactile keyboard for your smartphone and tablet. The sophisticated functionality and contemporary Android operating system for listening to audio, reading accessible books, and managing media independently. Contact: lacdm11@gmail.com 📧️ or +1 (781) 883-1076 📱️.

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About: Founded in 2017 as “Double Tap Canada” on AMI-audio, Double Tap has grown into a weekday podcast, radio show and YouTube series whose tagline proudly declares it “The Podcast Where Blind People Talk Tech.” Its Glasgow-based creator Steven Scott, Manchester-based producer-co-host Shaun Preece and Canadian executive producer Marc Aflalo now helm more than 600 episodes that drop every weekday at noon ET, alongside written articles and video clips on DoubleTapOnAir.com.

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⬆︎ 12.) Sponsor: Elegant Insights Braille Creations

Sponsor Since: November 22, 2024 📅️

Website: https://elegantinsightsjewelry.com/ 🌐️

About: Elegant Insights Braille Creations, founded by Laura Legendary, offers a distinctive collection of handcrafted jewelry and accessories embossed with crisp, readable braille.

Inspired by a personal experience, Laura, who is blind, established the brand to merge style with accessibility, providing beautiful and inclusive products. Each piece is made in the USA and can often be personalized or custom-designed to meet individual preferences.

Beyond her work with Elegant Insights, Laura co-founded The Fashionability Channel podcast, which provides beauty, fashion, and lifestyle information for people with disabilities. She also maintains two blogs: the Accessible Insights Blog, offering information on products and services for individuals with low or no vision, and the Sparkle On Blog, which provides jewelry education, design trends, and style information.

Laura’s dedication to accessibility and advocacy extends to her role as a speaker, author, and educator specializing in these areas. Her multifaceted efforts aim to empower individuals with disabilities, ensuring they have access to stylish, functional, and meaningful products and information.

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⬆︎ 11.) Sponsor: Blindly Brilliant

Sponsor Since: September 20, 2024 📅️

Website: https://donnajodhan.com/bb/ 🌐️

About: Welcome to Blindly Brilliant, the inclusive pottery studio of advocate and artist Donna J. Jodhan. Formerly on Etsy, the shop is now hosted by Innosearch to deliver a faster, cleaner, and more accessible experience from first click to checkout. Every product page follows accessible patterns for screen reader users, with clear headings, rich alt text, high-contrast visuals, and keyboard-first navigation.

Need a hand while you browse? CoBrowse AI is available to all BLV and PWD customers for real-time, side-by-side assistance. Get help comparing sizes and finishes, hearing image descriptions, or moving through checkout with confidence.

Explore functional kitchenware and decorative pieces that put touch at the center. Each collection reflects Donna’s belief that art and resilience go hand in hand, and invites everyone to enjoy beautiful, usable design.

⬆︎ 10.) Sponsor: The Apex Program

Sponsor Since: July 16, 2024 📅️

Website: https://theapexprogram.com 🌐️

About: Unlocking Abilities, Securing Futures. Founded on the principles of inclusivity and opportunity, the Apex Program is a pioneering educational initiative in cybersecurity, tailored for the blind, visually impaired, disabled, and veteran communities. Created by a Novacoast employee and inspired by his own journey from disability to Security Operations Center manager, the curriculum is designed to create a strong foundation of IT security knowledge, while instilling confidence and ensuring competence in the IT talent pool. Our ten-week program culminates in industry-recognized CompTIA certifications and a guaranteed pathway to employment, courtesy of Novacoast’s dedicated IT Staffing division. At Apex, we don’t just teach cybersecurity; we transform lives by unlocking potential and advocating for diversity in the IT security workforce.

Mission: The Apex Program is committed to bridging the gap in cybersecurity talent by empowering the blind, visually impaired, disabled, and veteran communities through inclusive, accessible, and comprehensive training. Our mission is to nurture a diverse workforce equipped with the necessary IT security skills and certifications to thrive in the cybersecurity sector. In partnership with Novacoast, we ensure a solid educational foundation and job placement in the industry, further fostering a future where every individual can focus their distinct abilities on building a more secure digital world.

Novacoast: Novacoast is a cybersecurity and IT services company that helps organizations enhance their security posture. They offer a range of services, including cybersecurity advisory, security engineering, identity and access management, development and integration, penetration testing, managed security services, and incident response. Their managed services include co-managed SIEM, DLP, EDR, vulnerability and patch management, phishing monitoring, and threat operations. Novacoast also provides specialized services for different industries such as finance, healthcare, and gaming. Additionally, they offer staffing solutions and training programs. Learn more today.

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⬆︎ 9.) Sponsor: Innosearch.ai

Sponsor Since: June 7, 2024 📅️

Website: https://www.innosearch.ai 🌐️

Email: info@innosearch.ai 📧️

About: Innosearch is an all-in-one shopping platform augmented with a cutting-edge AI-powered shopping assistant. This innovative feature mimics the experience of shopping in real life by allowing you to interact with the assistant using natural language. It aggregates millions of products from top US online retailers, bringing them directly to you. With this advanced generative AI, Innosearch offers personalized product recommendations, highlights the best deals, and provides comprehensive information including reviews, total prices, shipping options, and more. Innosearch delivers a seamless end-to-end shopping experience, eliminating the need to search and browse in multiple tabs across retailers.

YouTube Review By Sam Seavey: https://youtube.com/watch?v=-rjL-HAwaZY.

Key Features: Key Features of the Innosearch All-in-One AI Shopping Platform include:

➜ Research Products: Easily compare products across retailers, or weigh pros and cons of similar products to make informed decisions.

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➜ AI Summarized Trusted Reviews: See what others are saying and make confident purchases.

➜ All in One: Innosearch brings millions of products from top online retailers directly to you, allowing you to shop the best deals with easy checkout and personalized AI assistance.

➜ Shop with Confidence: Rest assured, Innosearch has you covered with free shipping and returns on every purchase.

➜ Know Before You Buy: Innosearch equips you with expert buying guides, empowering you to make well-informed decisions.

How To Shop: Simply create a free account and start shopping today!

⬆︎ 8.) Sponsor: Wayaround

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/ 🌐️

Download the App: Apple App Store | Google Play Store

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

Phone: NA: +1.800.835.1934 📱️ | AU: +1.800.765.096 📱️ | UK: +0.800.046.5668 📱️ | NZ: +1.800.425.451 📱️

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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.

Contact Us | Access Partners | Plans and Pricing

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

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

Sponsor Since: September 30, 2021 📅️

Website: https://selvasblv.com/ 🌐️

Shop All Products: https://selvasblv.com/shop-all-products/ 🛒️

Phone: (512) 837-2000 📱️

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5R9NjA1nfWo

Sales: sales@selvasblv.com 📧️
Support: support@selvasblv.com 📧️

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

Sponsor Since: August 5, 2021 📅️

Website: https://carroll.org/ 🌐️

Phone: (617) 969-6200 📱️

Fax: (617) 969-6204 ░️

Shop: https://carroll.org/store/ 🛒️

Donate: https://carroll.org/donate ❤️

Social: Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | LinkedIn | Instagram

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

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.

Sales: (866) 202-0520 📱️

Support: (650) 249-1000 📱️

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

Sponsor Since: April 15, 2021 📅️

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

Email: info@vispero.com 📧️

Phone: (800) 444-4443 📱️

Facebook | Twitter | YouTube (Training)

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

Sponsor Since: June 11, 2020 📅️

Website: https://www.atguys.com/ 🌐️

Phone: (269) 216-4798 📱️

Email: support@atguys.com 📧️

Skype: atguys 💬️

X (Formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/atguys (@atguys) 💬️

Facebook: https://facebook.com/atguys 💬️

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 📱️.

⬆︎ 16.) Sponsor: ConnectAlt

Sponsor Since: September 25, 2025 📅️

Website: https://connectalt.com/ 🌐️

About: ConnectAlt is a free, accessible hub that centralizes events, programs, and resources for the blind and low-vision (BLV) community. Built by creator/co-founder Lucie Courtois (who is blind) with Carol Trapani and Ella Deshautreaux, ConnectAlt solves the discovery problem by making it easy to find what’s happening by date, topic, organization, and location including virtual offerings. The team is active across BLV networks and national convenings (e.g., exhibitor at NFB 2025) and partners with nonprofits, service providers, and assistive-tech leaders to help people quickly connect with opportunities that improve daily life, education, mobility, and employment.

Sponsoring ConnectAlt aligns your brand with tangible access and inclusion while reaching an engaged audience of BLV individuals and families, educators, VR counselors, nonprofits, employers, and assistive-tech users. Packages can include high-visibility placement alongside relevant listings and resources, partner spotlights, community giveaways, and event activations around key gatherings such as the Blind Travel Summit (Austin, Nov 13-14, 2025) — all while keeping the core platform free to users. Let’s tailor a sponsorship that advances your goals and measurably expands access for the BLV community.

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About: Founded in 2004, Top Tech Tidbits is the world’s leading not-for-profit access technology publication that reaches over 42,000 blind, low vision, deaf, hard of hearing, deafblind, neurodivergent and/or disabled professionals, educators and enthusiasts, all over the world, each week. Subscribe here. Review the most recent issues here.

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Jenna’s son was born blind and she is always seeking new and innovative ways to empower him through technology.

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In addition to serving as an Editor to Top Tech Tidbits Alex is also the Accessible Technology Coordinator for California State University, Dominguez Hills. He has worked in accessibility in higher education since 2005, is certified by the International Association of Accessibility Professionals, and in his spare time plays for the San Gabriel Valley Panthers Beep Baseball Team. He can be reached on twitter at: @samarositz.

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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 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.

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Editor: Vicki Walton

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Editor Since: January 9, 2024

Location: Benton City, WA

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IIn addition to serving as an Editor to Top Tech Tidbits Vicki also serves as an Editor to the Access Information News publication and works as a Web Accessibility Specialist / IT Quality Assurance Tester at Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges.

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