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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.
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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We're devoting this week's Access On to feedback from listeners around the world. You can skip between segments using the previous and next chapter feature if your podcast player supports it. Here is what's on this week's episode, and when.
Introduction 0:00
Android users invited to test SpeakyAI 0:59
Difficulty saving media attachments in Mac Mail 3:02
Installing Windows is accessible again 4:23
I got WordPad back 5:00
Beware of AI weather forecasts 5:48
More on the benefits of passkeys 7:22
Recommending the Jarte text editor 11:32
Thrilled with my Brava smart oven 12:29
Is Narrator any better behaved with Braille 14:11
Accessible ways to build websites 15:25
Using smart glasses to identify people 17:14
Unhelpful WhatsApp verbosity 20:09
New Zoom input volume on the H1Essential is inaccessible 21:27
Seeking tech to increase my Mom's independence 23:56
Learning Garage Band for iOS 32:38
The new Sonos app is cumbersome 33:45
Ray-Ban meta feedback 35:30
I want a Windows application that read epub files 37:27
Captcha before entering a Teams meeting 38:57
In praise of the JAWS skim reading tool 40:54
Revisiting Firefox 43:04
Papa Johns accessibility problems 45:35
Multiline Braille and tactile graphics displays 48:24
Demanding more on 508 compliance 49:50
Windows users think twice about migrating from Comcast mail to Yahoo Mail 53:34
The bug persists where it's difficult to attach files in iOS Mail 56:10
Reflections on recent episodes and technology 59:08
this week on Access On, we bring you highlights of our Access On webinar covering the use of AI in employment.
Here's what you can hear and when, and a reminder that if your podcast player supports chapters, you can skip between segments of the podcast by using chapter navigation.
Register for our Access On webinar on 1Password 0:00
Overview of AI in employment 1:53
Working with Google AI tools in the workplace 8:00
Microsoft tools in the workplace 29:04
Microsoft PowerPoint and AI 51:49
Using AI to take notes 1:06:56
Closing and contact info 1:14:23
On this week's episode:
Change of leadership at Vispero 0:00
Join us for our Access On webinar about 1Password 1:41
Sachin Pavithran and Kathy Eng from the US Access Board 4:33
Ronza Othman from the National Association of Blind Government Employees 42:02
Closing and contact info 1:04:19
On this week's episode of Access On:
President of the National Federation of the Blind, Mark Riccobono 0:00
Michael Hansen from AppleVis invites you to participate in the Apple Vision Accessibility Report Card 58:41
While the survey remains open, you can take the survey here. Note that you must be signed in with a free Applevis account.
Closing and contact info 1:20:27
On this week's edition:
Introduction 0:00
APH announces Monarch price reduction 1:53
Dave Williams discusses Dot pad 3:05
Fix to Adobe Acrobat accessibility regression 42:11
Updating credit card on Innosearch 43:35
Matrix treadmills, and some Microsoft Word tasks 46:45
ChatGPT voice shortcut 53:29
Vispero 54:59
Closing and contact info 1:01:21
Following last week's episode in which we discussed the Monarch dynamic tactile multiline Braille device, we sit down with the Monarch and give you a taste of its capabilities.
Here are the topics we cover, and when you can hear them in the episode.
Introduction to the Monarch 0:00
Orientation 4:10
The Main Menu 15:00
The Tactile Graphics Image Library 16:25
KeyMail 26:11
Internet Browser 27:24
KeyWord 33:00
KeyMath 34:44
Victor Reader 38:55
Chess and other apps 46:51
Using the Monarch as a drive on your PC 50:38
Monarch as a Braille display 52:19
Conclusion 57:19
Closing and contact info 1:00:22
We're pleased to be back with you for 2026. On the show this week:
Happy new year! 0:00
a simpler way to apply for your free ElevenReader access 1:02
Brava follow-up 2:24
Join us for our accessibility boutique looking at Braille displays 9:09
The National Federation of the Blind's Accessibility Excellence Advocate for Education and Employment, Charles Hiser 10:10
Greg Stilson from APH discusses the Monarch 29:11
Closing and contact info 1:06:17
Happy holidays from the national Federation of the Blind.
Please note that Access On will be taking a short break, and will return for 2026 on January 14.
We are devoting this week's episode to the Brava Smart Oven.
Brava has made a $200 discount available to Access On listeners. The discount is available here.
Here is what you can hear, and when.
Introduction 0:00
Interview with Travis rea and Zac Selmon from Brava 1:09
The Brava app for iOS 31:26
Cooking steak in the Brava 42:40
This week's episode of Access On is devoted to feedback from listeners like you. here's what's covered.
Introduction 0:00
Vispero updates 1:23
Listener comments on Vispero developments 5:02
Looking for more friendly apps in iOS 26 18:07
Apple Intelligence and more 19:06
The Braille Access Command doesn't work on my NLS eReader 26:11
Focus issue in the iOS Phone app 29:24
Can I get WordPad back in Windows 11? 31:26
I can't install Windows 11 25h2 independently 33:59
Working with the new Outlook and JAWS 35:57
PowerPoint, speaker notes, and JAWS 37:25
Recording my screen reader in Reaper 38:47
Travelling overseas with my portable recorders 42:26
Outdoor travel technology 45:20
Two Meta issues 47:41
Streaming Alexa skills 49:32
Envision Solos glasses 51:06
Tech Tip: restoring the old ChatGPT voice behavior 56:17
Closing and contact info 58:07
Here is what you can hear on this week's episode of Access On.
Join us for our Accessible Device Showcase 0:00
Samuel Greene from Zoom North America talks accessible audio recorders 2:15
The National Federation of the Blind's Accessibility Excellence Advocate for Home and Independent Living, Ron Miller 40:17
Closing and contact info 1:00:19
Here's what you can hear in this week's episode, and when.
Register for our Accessible Devices showcase 0:00
Introduction to the Zoom Podtrack P4Next 1:59
Dimensions and orientation 5:54
First start, setting up the recorder 16:53
File List 21:03
Sound Pads 22:12
Mic Settings 26:48
SD Card 28:13
File Transfer 28:23
Audio Interface 33:02
System 39:32
The Tone function 45:19
AI Noise Reduction 47:51
Bringing in a guest via smartphone 50:24
Use cases beyond podcasting, and comparing your accessible recorder options 53:56
Closing and contact info 1:03:51
As peak shopping season arrives, this episode is all about online shopping. Here is what you can hear and when.
Introduction 0:00
Blind Owned and Operated Marketplace 1:58
The NFB Independence market 3:38
Innosearch 5:03
Copilot Vision 38:30
Amazon's Rufus 51:21
Sparky from Walmart 57:57
Closing and contact info 1:09:09
On this week's episode of Access on:
Introduction 0:00
Vispero's CEO responds to NFB concerns 0:57
Gabi Leibowitz from Eleven Labs discusses the partnership with the NationalFederation of the Blind 11:39
Closing and contact info 58:43
Here's what's on this week's episode of Access On, and when you can hear it.
Register for our webinar on staying safe online 0:00
President Riccobono communicates concerns to the CEO of Vispero 2:24
Listener feedback on Vispero changes 14:09
Plenty of enhancements to Microsoft Narrator 20:11
Enjoying the benefits of Auphonic 36:39
Improving audio description 38:38
I am missing the Stream Player Alexa skill 41:50
I am having difficulty adjusting my iPhone charge limit 43:48
iPhone key clicks 45:44
Libre and other continuous Glucose monitors 46:27
WhatsApp and Facebook concerns 52:59
Tech tip, Getting an AI summary of a page from Microsoft Edge 57:13
Closing and contact info 1:01:11
Welcome from Colorado 0:00
More accessible audio recorders from Zoom 2:42
We have reached episode 50 7:08
Introduction to indoor way finding 8:45
GoodMaps 24:33
RightHear 34:51
NaviLens 40:07
WayMap 51:52
Closing and contact info 1:00:44
This week, Access On brings you highlights of the National Federation of the Blind's webinar on technology self-advocacy. Here is what you can hear, and when.
Introduction 0:00
Karl Belanger introduces technology self-advocacy 1:53
Kennedy Zimnik, Identifying accessibility issues for low vision users 20:40
Jonathan Mosen on Putting it all together with real world examples 31:10
Meta AI in Puerto Rico 50:05
An overview of the smart glasses market from a blindness perspective 51:38
Closing and contact info 1:07:29
In this week's episode:
Join us for our AI in employment boutique 0:00
Introduction to Orbit Speak 2:13
Orientation 4:55
The Main Menu 9:59
Onboard help 11:25
File Manager 17:10
Book Reader 18:20
Editor 26:29
Media Player 29:39
Podcasts 30:35
Internet Radio 35:10
Utilities 37:41
Settings 48:21
Conclusion 55:36
Closing and contact info 58:34
This week's Access On is all about your feedback.
Bard Mobile 1:01
NLS digital talking book machine 2:51
Locked out of Uber due to inaccessible ID verification 8:03
Camera in the iPhone 17 range 9:00
amazon first oven smart oven 10:58
JAWS public betas are no more 13:08
How do I stop my locked Android phone from talking when I tap the screen 14:56
What can the NFB do about show stopping Apple bugs 16:53
VoiceOver takes an efficiency hit 23:49
Color detector apps for iPhone, and typing sounds 26:47
Problem with bulleted lists in Google Docs 28:43
Degraded WhatsApp on the Windows desktop 30:04
How do I get Seeing AI to describe videos? 31:39
How can I stop my iPhone from going to the App Library? 33:15
Using Discord with a screen reader 34:48
Interesting bug with UK voices in iOS 26 37:17
How long should post-production take on my podcast? 38:25
Editing with Microsoft Clipchamp or some other accessible alternative 42:31
Comments on iOS Personal Voice comparison 45:03
Braille input on the Mac 45:54
Thoughts on 1Password 47:57
iOS Live Captions 52:42
iOS 26 and continuous glucose monitors 54:55
Ongoing accessibility problems with Plaud products 55:52
This week on Access On, we make our final visit to New Orlans and NFB25.
Introduction 0:00
Glen Gordon and Ryan Jones from Vispero 1:25
Accessible self-checkout with Target 37:01
Closing and contact info 1:02:51
This week, it's all about the key features in iOS 26. Here's what you can hear, and when.
A reminder that if you are listening using a device or app that supports chapter navigation, you can use the next and previous chapter functions to navigate between sections of interest.
Introduction 0:00
Braille Access 3:11
Item overview 42:38
Copied Speech rotor 44:01
Search for rotor items 48:17
Configurable magic tap 48:54
Container notifications 49:42
Reset VoiceOver settings to defaults 50:34
Share accessibility settings with another device 51:48
Liquid Glass may result in some movement of familiar elements 53:12
Accessibility nutrition labels 53:58
Changes in the phone app 57:20
Live translation 59:49
Expanded visual intelligence 1:01:48
Other messaging features 1:02:57
Apple Music Automix 1:04:06
Simplified Personal Voice creation 1:04:51
Changes to Apple Maps 1:08:20
Wallet 1:08:51
Simplified ring tone transfer 1:09:29
Low vision features 1:13:06
Closing and contact info 1:19:12
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