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ACB Focus: Technology
by American Council of the Blind
Welcome to the Technology Track of the ACB Focus Podcast Series. The Technology Track provides programming regarding how everyone can use the exact same technology as anyone else—regardless of vision status, mobility or how they process information.
Episodes
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20260718 1400 Trends: Accessible Blogging with Substack
20260718 1400 Trends: Accessible Blogging with Substack Originally Aired on ACB Media Participants explored Substack as an accessible, web-based platform for creative writing and reaching wider audiences. Three users shared their experiences with the platform.
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20260718 1230 BRL and ACB Families Share Low-cost Braille Devices
20260718 1230 BRL and ACB Families Share Low-cost Braille Devices Originally Aired on ACB Media Participants explored four low-cost braille devices. The Braille Doodle offered raised braille letters and a drawing method; the VersaSlate served as a paperless slate and stylus; the Hable provided...
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20260718 1100 Trends in AI and Making It Accessible
20260718 1100 Trends in AI and Making It Accessible Originally Aired on ACB Media BITS and a panel of experts explored AI trends from blind and low vision perspectives. They examined how ChatGPT, Copilot, Gemini, Claude, and accessibility agents were expanding access, creativity, and innovation....
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20260717 1530 Finding your Driverless Car
20260717 1530 Finding your Driverless Car Originally Aired on ACB Media The session examined the benefits and challenges of driverless rideshare services for blind and low vision users. Without a driver, riders avoided driver-related discrimination but faced challenges such as locating the…
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20260717 1400 Microsoft Narrator - A Tool For Making the Transition From Low Vision to No Vision
20260717 1400 Microsoft Narrator - A Tool For Making the Transition From Low Vision to No Vision Originally Aired on ACB Media The presentation demonstrated Microsoft Narrator as an alternative for Windows users whose ongoing vision loss had made magnification and mouse use less effective. The...
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20260717 1100 What’s new with the Monarch
20260717 1100 What’s new with the Monarch Originally Aired on ACB Media Participants learned about APH's Monarch multiline braille display, including tactile graphics, Monarch applications, and the Monarch RISE project. Presenters: Katie Frederick, Digital Engagement and Accessibility Specialist,...
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20260716 1400 What Is Next Generation TV and What Should I Know to Get Ready
20260716 1400 What Is Next Generation TV and What Should I Know to Get Ready Originally Aired on ACB Media Industry experts and consumers discussed Next Generation broadcast television, which combined over-the-air broadcasting with internet technology. The session examined enhanced picture…
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20260716 1400 Capturing the World Through Photography with Confidence
20260716 1400 Capturing the World Through Photography with Confidence Originally Aired on ACB Media Beginning and intermediate users explored accessible photography with smartphones and camera-equipped wearable devices. The session started with accessible photo-taking basics and introduced...
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20260716 1400 Amateur Digital Communications and the SharkRF M1KE Radioless Hotspot
20260716 1400 Amateur Digital Communications and the SharkRF M1KE Radioless Hotspot Originally Aired on ACB Media John McCann discussed amateur digital communication modes and presented the SharkRF M1KE radioless digital hotspot. Presenter: John McCann, ACBRA board member, Tucson, AZ
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20260716 1100 Smart Living, Stronger Access Appliances, Community, and Advocacy
20260716 1100 Smart Living, Stronger Access Appliances, Community, and Advocacy Originally Aired on ACB Media The presentation addressed appliance accessibility and the need for inclusive design in everyday life. Speakers highlighted the launch of the Appliance Portal, community connections…
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20250710 1000 Microsoft Presentation
20250710 1000 Microsoft Presentation Originally Broadcasted July 10, 2025, on ACB Media 1
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20250709 1430 Unlocking Human Potential Stories in AI and WearablesOriginally Broadcasted July 9, 2025, on ACB Media
20250709 1430 Unlocking Human Potential Stories in AI and Wearables Originally Broadcasted July 9, 2025, on ACB Media Participants joined Meta's product and design teams for an exploration of AI-powered wearable technology to enhance the everyday life for the blind and low vision community....
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20250708 1600 ConnectCenter and the Neptune Out of This World Resources and Products from APH
20250708 1600 ConnectCenter and the Neptune Out of This World Resources and Products from APH Originally Broadcasted July 8, 2025, on ACB Media Participants joined us to explore the APH ConnectCenter, your go-to resource hub designed to empower families, job seekers, adults who are blind or low...
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20250708 1430 Be Digital Mobile Scam Wise T Mobile Informational Gameshow
20250708 1430 Be Digital Mobile Scam Wise T Mobile Informational Gameshow Originally Broadcasted July 8, 2025, on ACB Media
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20250707 1730 Whats New at HumanWare with a Special Announcement
20250707 1730 Whats New at HumanWare with a Special Announcement Originally Broadcasted July 7, 2025, on ACB Media Participants joined the HumanWare team as they discussed and demonstrated some exciting updates across the product line, including the exclusive opportunity to test drive multi-line...
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20250707 1600 PARTNERSHIPS Making Visual Interpreting Work for You
20250707 1600 PARTNERSHIPS Making Visual Interpreting Work for You Originally Broadcasted July 7, 2025, on ACB Media Participants discovered how to leverage Aira's free visual interpreting service, offered by leading businesses, educational institutions, and government agencies. In this…
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20250707 1600 Behind the Screens How TMobile Makes Digital Experiences Accessible for Everyone
20250707 1600 Behind the Screens How TMobile Makes Digital Experiences Accessible for Everyone Originally Broadcasted July 7, 2025, on ACB Media
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20250707 1600 ACBs AI and Classroom Assistive Technology
20250707 1600 ACBs AI and Classroom Assistive Technology Originally Broadcasted July 7, 2025, on ACB Media 2 Shawn Keen, expert on integration artificial intelligence with assistive technology for the blind, gave an overview of classroom assistive technology and new innovations in the field...
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20250707 1430 Low Vision Tips and Tech with Sandi Owens
20250707 1430 Low Vision Tips and Tech with Sandi Owens Originally Broadcasted July 7, 2025, on ACB Media 3 CCLVI was proud to welcome Sandi Owens, Founder of Making It Visible, LLC, Fayetteville, NC, to lead a discussion on tips, technologies, and techniques for people with low vision. Sandi has…
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20250706 1300 Transforming Legal Practice and Beyond with AI Products and Services
20250706 1300 Transforming Legal Practice and Beyond with AI Products and Services Originally Broadcasted July 6, 2025, on ACB Media 3 Participants discovered with AAVIA how leveraging AI can transform your daily life and professional journey, helping you achieve greater efficiency, productivity,...
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20250706 0800 ACB Families Breakfast Talks Tech with Tyson
20250706 0800 ACB Families Breakfast Talks Tech with Tyson Originally Broadcasted July 6, 2025, on ACB Media 2 When we think about technology, we often think about expensive devices that are priced well beyond our ability to pay. Recently, however, less expensive solutions have made the tech…
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20250628 1300 Introducing BlueSky and Mastodon
20250628 1300 Introducing BlueSky and Mastodon Originally Broadcasted June 28, 2025, on ACB Media 4 Participants joined BITS, and presenter Merv Keck as we took a look at these exciting and popular social media platforms. We began with an introduction to the Skeets app for BlueSky, which was...
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20250628 1130 Using Your Phone and Smart Glasses to Describe the World Around You
20250628 1130 Using Your Phone and Smart Glasses to Describe the World Around You Originally Broadcasted June 28, 2025, on ACB Media 3 Participants learned from experts how to use smart phone apps to help describe images, photos, and videos to help you better understand the world around you....
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20250628 1000 Efficient Messaging Using WhatsApp and JAWS with Brian Hartgen
20250628 1000 Efficient Messaging Using WhatsApp and JAWS with Brian Hartgen Originally Broadcasted June 28, 2025, on ACB Media 2 When we think of sending and receiving messages with WhatsApp, we perhaps think of doing so using our smart phones. But a computer-based app exists to carry out the…
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20250627 1300 Solving Your Tech Issues When You Are Not A Wizard
20250627 1300 Solving Your Tech Issues When You Are Not A Wizard Originally Broadcasted June 27, 2025, on ACB Media 2 Do you get frustrated when your devices do not work as expected? Participants joined Basics with BITS presenter Deborah Armstrong as we explored step by step methods for solving...
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20250627 1130 The World of Windows-Microsoft Tools for the Blind Community
20250627 1130 The World of Windows-Microsoft Tools for the Blind Community Originally Broadcasted June 27, 2025, on ACB Media 4 Participants explored the latest advancements in Windows assistive technologies, including powerful AI-driven features and updates to Narrator and Magnifier. They…
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20250627 1000 Getting Started with WhatsApp on Your iPhone
20250627 1000 Getting Started with WhatsApp on Your iPhone Originally Broadcasted June 27, 2025, on ACB Media 2 As of January 2025, WhatsApp has approximately 3.14 billion monthly active users worldwide. This marks a significant increase from previous years, solidifying its position as one of the...
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20250626 1000 Unleashing Your Inner Slacker
20250626 1000 Unleashing Your Inner Slacker Originally Broadcasted June 26, 2025 on ACB Media 2 Slack is a communication platform designed for teams and workplaces, facilitating collaboration through instant messaging, file sharing, and integration with various productivity tools. Slack provides...
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20250626 1600 Using Technology to Help Those Living with a Dual Sensory Loss Live to the FullestJ
20250626 1600 Using Technology to Help Those Living with a Dual Sensory Loss Live to the FullestJ Originally Broadcasted June 26, 2025 on ACB Media 4 Participants joined Scott Davert, Coordinator of the Technology Research, and Innovations Center for the deaf blind at HKNC, as he explained how we...
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20250626 1430 Writing Audio Description with AI Tools
20250626 1430 Writing Audio Description with AI Tools Originally Broadcasted June 26, 2025 on ACB Media 4 This session was a discussion and demonstration of audio description AI writing and assessment tools and how they work on their own and with essential human collaboration. Moderator: Renee...
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20250626 1300 Exploring AI Apps on your iPhone with iBug Today
20250626 1300 Exploring AI Apps on your iPhone with iBug Today Originally Broadcasted June 26, 2025 on ACB Media 2 AI has taken the world by storm, and there are many apps available for your iPhone that can help you take advantage of this powerful technology. In this session, iBug Today members...
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20250626 1130 Microsoft Copilot for Work
20250626 1130 Microsoft Copilot for Work Originally Broadcasted June 26, 2025 on ACB Media 4 Participants learned how AI enhances skills and productivity for the blind community. Discover Copilot tools that streamline workflows, foster collaboration, and equip the community with digital skills…
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20240709 1730 Need an Audio Assistant-We Have a Product for That
20240709 1730 Need an Audio Assistant-We Have a Product for That Originally Broadcasted July 9, 2024, on ACB Media Zoom Recorder From VictorReader Stream 3, StellarTrek, and Odyssey Reader attendees learned about uses for these three HumanWare products. Accessing information in a variety of ways…
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20240708 1600 How do We Put the AI in Aira
20240708 1600 How do We Put the AI in Aira Originally Broadcasted July 8, 2024, on ACB Media Zoom Recorder At this year's CSUN conference, we debuted Access AI, Aira's entry into image description via artificial intelligence. Our approach to AI involves matching its capabilities with those of...
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20240707 1000 Selvas North American (formerly HIMS, Inc.)
20240707 1000 Selvas North American (formerly HIMS, Inc.) Originally Broadcasted July 7, 2024, on ACB Media Zoom Recorder Attendees joined HIMS for a discussion and demonstration of the latest addition to the HIMS Braille product family called Braille Emotion. We performed a product overview and...
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20240707 1430 Navigating the Future-Unveiling AI-Powered Innovations in JAWS
20240707 1430 Navigating the Future-Unveiling AI-Powered Innovations in JAWS Originally Broadcasted July 7, 2024, on ACB Media Zoom Recorder Attendees joined Ryan Jones to discuss what has been going on with JAWS and ZoomText over the past year and how AI is helping us break down barriers. You...
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20240706 1430 RSVA Program - Tech It Out
20240706 1430 RSVA Program - Tech It Out Originally Broadcasted July 6, 2024, on ACB Media 3 Attendees learned iPhone and Android tips for entrepreneurs, attendees heard about various apps and how to use them effectively. Edited By: Janet Ingber
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20240629 1400 Get to Know Computers for The Blind
20240629 1400 Get to Know Computers for The Blind Originally Broadcasted June 29, 2024, on ACB Media 2 Computers For the Blind is a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to bridging the digital divide for people who are blind or who have low vision in the US, by providing affordable and accessible...
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20240629 1230 Managing Those Workplace Technology Hassles
20240629 1230 Managing Those Workplace Technology Hassles Originally Broadcasted June 29, 2024, on ACB Media 4 Attendees discovered strategies to address those vexing technology inaccessibility challenges from the application process through doing the work you are hired to do. Edited By: Michael...
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20240629 1100 AI in the Workplace
20240629 1100 AI in the Workplace Originally Broadcasted June 29, 2024, on ACB Media 3 Are you a JAWS user? This session is for you. Learn tips, tricks, and techniques to take advantage of AI across products and services. World-renowned technologist, Brian Hartgen, joined us where he shared many...
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20240628 1400 Implementation and Maintenance of Websites for Affiliates and Chapters
20240628 1400 Implementation and Maintenance of Websites for Affiliates and Chapters Originally Broadcasted June 28, 2024, on ACB Media 2 ** ACB Affiliates and Chapters in 2024 need to have a website to reach current and potential members. This session walked attendees through the necessary tools...
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20240628 1100 A Look at AI Platforms –
20240628 1100 A Look at AI Platforms – Originally Broadcasted June 28, 2024, on ACB Media 2 In our second session we dove deep into what technology exists today that is both inclusive and accessible for everyone. What is the key aspects of each of the big players around AI and why you might use…
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20240627 1400 Productivity Apps on Your iOS Device-Helping You Work Smarter, Not Harder
20240627 1400 Productivity Apps on Your iOS Device-Helping You Work Smarter, Not Harder Originally Broadcasted June 27, 2024, on ACB Media 2 Your iOS device is a powerful computer that fits right in the palm of your hand, and it comes preloaded with several apps that can help you work smarter…
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20240627 1400 For Everyone Interested in Amateur Radio
20240627 1400 For Everyone Interested in Amateur Radio Originally Broadcasted June 27, 2024, on ACB Media 5 Lucinda Moody, AB8WF, the Handiham Program Coordinator, spoke to us about the Handiham program and about ham radio in general. Edited By: Doug Hunsinger
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20240627 1100 Using AI Ethically and Responsibly
20240627 1100 Using AI Ethically and Responsibly Originally Broadcasted June 26, 2024, on ACB Media 2 The invention of artificial intelligence has been with us for decades but now it is becoming pivotal in the lives of those that utilize technology. Attendees learned from a panel of technology...
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20230702 1300 CCLVI Vendor Showcase
20230702 1300 CCLVI Vendor Showcase Originally Broadcasted July 2, 2023, on ACB Media Can't wait to experience new tech at the exhibit hall? Whet your appetite for accessibility as vendors demonstrated new assistive technology. Participants played with gadgets, asked questions, and planned their...
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20230702 1430 What’s New with JAWS, ZoomText, and Fusion
20230702 1430 What’s New with JAWS, ZoomText, and Fusion Originally Broadcasted July 2, 2023, on ACB Media Participants joined Ryan Jones from Vispero for the annual User Group meeting. All skill levels were welcome. We demonstrated and discussed the recent developments and look at what's coming…
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20230705 1600 Explore the Levels of Low Vision Technology
20230705 1600 Explore the Levels of Low Vision Technology Originally Broadcasted July 5, 2023, on ACB Media 3 Do you love the flashiest new tech? Maybe you prefer no-tech options or something in between. Attendees explored high tech, low tech, and no tech solutions for people with low vision.
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20230705 1300 Unfolding Aira's Roadmap
20230705 1300 Unfolding Aira's Roadmap Originally Broadcasted July 5, 2023, on ACB Media Attendees journeyed from the Aira product manager's desk to states like Colorado and Alabama, and the corporate offices of some well-known brands to show you what's coming in the world of visual interpreting....
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20230704 1730 StellarTrek
20230704 1730 StellarTrek Originally Broadcasted July 4, 2023, on ACB Media Participants took a journey with HumanWare as they learned about what's new with the StellarTrek. This presentation showcased what's new with this compact GPS and text-reading device. StellarTrek can help you navigate…
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Welcome to the Technology Track of the ACB Focus Podcast Series. The Technology Track provides programming regarding how everyone can use the exact same technology as anyone else—regardless of vision status, mobility or how they process information.
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