Access On

By: National Federation of the Blind
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  • Summary

  • Hosted by Jonathan Mosen, Access On features breaking technology news , product demonstrations, reviews, comparisons, and interviews about the fast-changing world of technology. We also welcome contributions from our listeners. Follow Access On for news about computers, smartphones, AI, accessible appliances, blindness-specific devices including Braille displays, and more. Whether you’re a tech expert, or you’re trying to make sense of it all, Access On has something for you. Access On listeners benefit from the resources of the National Federation of the Blind, including our Center for Excellence in Nonvisual Accessibility, our extensive networks in the technology sector, and our many members with specialist knowledge of technology. When it comes to access technology, Access On breaks the news, and makes the news.
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Episodes
  • The Plaud NotePin, what's the most accessible way to learn a language, and smart glasses feedback

    The Plaud NotePin, what's the most accessible way to learn a language, and smart glasses feedback
    Jan 8 2025

    Happy new year from all of us here at the National Federation of the Blind. Here's what's on our first episode for 2025.

    Introduction 0:00 Register for our document accessibility boutique on January 28 1:09 Review and demonstration of the Plaud NotePin 2:38 Microsoft office on mobile devices, and Microsoft Bookings 36:59 The most accessible way to learn a new language, and getting familiar with Microsoft Teams 40:28 The future of the Envision glasses 43:49 Amazon Alexa 52:39 Problems with the voice rotor in watchOS 11 53:52 Tech tip for Victor Reader Stream users 55:30 Closing and contact info 59:17
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    1 hr
  • iOS 18.2, AudibleSync and the Victor Reader Stream 3, and funding for Access Technology

    iOS 18.2, AudibleSync and the Victor Reader Stream 3, and funding for Access Technology
    Dec 18 2024

    Access On will be taking a short break over the holiday season, returning in early 2025. We all wish you and yours a joyous holiday season.

    Here's what's in this week's episode.

    Introduction 0:00 A look at iOS 18.2 1:30 Why isn't Siri's ChatGPT integration on all iPhones? 41:59 Assistance with purchasing access technology 46:15 AudibleSync doesn't work for all Victor Reader Stream 3 users 50:29 Thunderbird accessibility 53:28 Creating tables in Pages for Mac 54:16 Tech Tip, accessing the classic Windows sound settings 55:24 Closing and contact info 56:58
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    58 mins
  • Ally from Envision, using the Thunderbird email client with a screen reader, and accessibility across meta social media products

    Ally from Envision, using the Thunderbird email client with a screen reader, and accessibility across meta social media products
    Dec 11 2024

    Welcome to our fifth episode. Here's what you can hear, and when you can hear it.

    Introduction 0:00 Karthik Kannon from Envision discusses their new AI called Ally 1:09 Reordering tracks in Ferrite Recording Studio 35:09 Listener responses to Thunderbird accessibility question 38:40 Facebook accessibility 41:50 Ray-Ban Meta glasses feedback 45:34 Induction cooktop that can be used by a blind person 47:27 Braille displays and notetakers 49:00 Live Listen not working 52:22 Closing and contact info 56:38
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    58 mins

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