Access On
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.
Episodes
Here's what we cover in episode 41 of Access On.
Join us for Access On's coverage of the Apple Event on September 9 0:00 Two exciting opportunities to become an Accessibility Excellence Advocate at the National Federation of the Blind 1:47 Check out the position description for the Accessibility Excellence Advocate, Education and Employment, and the Accessibility Excellence Advocate, Home and Independent Living. Remarks...
Thanks for listening to Access On. Here's what's coming up on this week's episode.
Introduction 0:00 BBC sounds no longer available outside the UK 1:23 No Braille Screen Input in the Uber app 4:37 Smart glasses questions and thoughts 7:49 Bard Mobile and headphones 14:11 My keyboard got stuck in Braille input on iOS 15:16 The Yoto Player 18:31 Thoughts on JAWS pricing changes 23:21 No wor...
In episode 39 of Access On:
Join us on August 26 for Innovations in online shopping 0:00 From national convention, our presentation on innovations in AI 2:24 Headset recommendation 57:09 Tech tip, adjusting system or JAWS volume from within JAWS 58:02 Closing and contact info 58:58
To send in a contribution for the podcast, you can attach an audio clip to an email, or just write it down and email it to Ac...
On this week's episode:
Register for our boutique on shopping innovations 0:00 Envision announces new Ally Glasses in partnership with Solos 1:53 You can pre-order the new Envision Solos smart glasses here Trouble registering with the Envision Ally app 42:10 Troubles with Adobe Reader, and which laptop? 45:27 Can't control BARD from my Shokz 48:36 More on JAWS pricing changes and their communication ...
This episode features highlights of our Comparing Apples and Androids presentation from the National Federation of the Blind's national convention in New Orleans. It is presented by Jonathan Mosen, who covers iOS, and Karl Belanger, who covers Android. Here are the topics covered.
Getting started with the operating system 0:00 Input methods 20:54 Braille support 29:25 Working with the camera 39:27 Working with ...
Most of this episode features highlights from Access On Live, an event at the National Federation of the Blind's national convention in New Orleans.
Topics include: Access On Live from the National Federation of the Blind national convention in New Orleans 0:00 Ayan Kishore, CEO of Benetech, discusses Bookshare and a special promotion for NFB members 1:54 Sponsor message, The People Make the Places Podcast with Mike May...
In this week's episode of Access On:
Conclusion of our series on podcasting from a blindness perspective 0:00 Trouble reporting WhatsApp accessibility bugs 33:05 Seeking a good quality microphone headset, and ways to digitize my cassette collection 36:03 Issues with WhatsApp for Windows 38:55 Voice free control of the Meta Smart Glasses would be nice 40:27 From the vendor Showcase at National convention: A...
On this week's episode: Back from national convention 0:00 More on podcasting as a blind person 1:52 Closing and contact info 56:34
On episode 33 of Access on: Introduction, share your convention experiences 0:00 Listener feedback on JAWS pricing 2:25 Bug in the Doordash app for iOS 14:56 Smart glasses and hearing aids 21:21 Podcasting as a blind person 28:34 Closing and contact info 57:14
On this week's episode:
Introduction 0:00 Scott White discusses NFB Newsline® 1:35 Part one of podcasting as a blind person 25:44 Tech tip, if you close the wrong tab on the Internet 56:03 Closing and contact info 56:37
In episode 31 of Access On:
Introduction 0:00 Brett Boyer, President of the Tech Trainers Division of the National Federation of the Blind 2:05 Brian Buhrow, President of the NationalFederation of the Blind in Computer Science 17:39 The next generation of Meta Smart Glasses is on the way 35:39 Major, confusing changes to JAWS pricing 37:40 Recommending the Honeywell TH2320WF thermostat 44:07 Question...
On this week's episode of Access On:
Introduction 0:00 Register for our Technology Advocacy Boutique 1:00 Plenty of technology-related sessions at national convention 2:05 Highlights of our Autonomous Vehicles Boutique 8:31 Third party tools and Facebook 34:48 Accessibility regression with the Samsung Smart Things app 41:21 1Password, the WeWalk app, and setting up an HP printer when blind 42:...
On this episode, Jonathan Mosen, Judy Dixon, Michael Feir and Heidi Taylor take a look at what's coming in the 2026 versions of Apple's operating systems, iOS, watchOS, tvOS, MacOS, visionOS, and iPadOS.
You're welcome to share your thoughts with us for inclusion in a future episode.
On episode 28 of Access On:
Introduction 0:00 Our WWDC keynote special 0:47 Join us for our four-hour seminar on podcasting as a blind person, June 11 4:13 Sean Seward from the NFB's Independence Market discusses shopping the catalog online 6:32 A look at the Zoom online meeting platform 31:52 Closing and contact info 1:04:05
On this week's episode of Access On: Register for our four-hour podcasting seminar 0:00 Troy Otillio discusses the AI partnership between Aira and Google 2:12 More on accessible appliances 54:37 Tech tip, Victor Reader Stream 58:15.340 Closing and contact info 1:00:52
Here's what's in this week's episode of Access On, and when you can hear it.
Register for our indoor wayfinding boutique 0:00 The National Federation of the Blind and Innosearch announce partnership 2:02 A guide to hosting and attending Webex meetings 8:38 It would be nice to have DecTalk on the iPhone 47:35 The Facebook website is still problematic 48:54 Impressed with Android 15 50:07 Appliance ac...
Here's what's on this episode of Access On.
Global AccessibilityAwareness Day 0:00 Join us for our indoor wayfinding boutique 1:52 A guide to Google Meet 3:01 Thoughts on earbuds 20:36 Problem with Microsoft Copilot 31:50 Email clients and password managers 35:22 Another idea for a navigational/sensory substitution device 39:06 I want the iOS Home Screen but get the App Library instead 43:...
On this week's edition of Access On;
A guide to meetings in Microsoft Teams 0:00 Navigation technology 44:34 Wanting accessible dishwasher recommendations 45:36 Tech tip, JAWS speech history 47:19 Apple Watch water resistance, and hearing aid questions 48:50 Netflix on Amazon Fire products 53:25 How do I get audio description on YouTube TV? 54:13 Apparent regression with Samsung TV accessibility ...
Here's what's covered in this week's edition of Access On.
A guide to effective participation in online meetings 0:00 Perplexity offers a voice assistant to rival Siri on iPhone 18:10 Problems with Stamps.com 38:31 Looking for English to Hungarian AI overdubbing 40:07 Working with PowerPoint 42:58 Thoughts on automated document remediation 44:58 Can't get my Bluetooth speaker to behave with my laptop ...
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