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iSee - Using various technologies from a blind persons perspective.
by David Woodbridge
Technology Accessibility for the Blind or low vision
Episodes
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supplemental follow-up demo for the evolve QT demo
Between this podcast and the last, the following 3 questions were asked and answered. Can you do Braille input on the QT? The NVDA add-on PC Keyboard Braille Input add-on allows you to use the home row on the QT as your Braille input keyboard. Once add-on is installed from the add-on store…
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demo overview of the BrailleNote Evolve QT (QWERTY) Windows Braille computer
Yes, this is the QWERTY version of the BrailleNote evolve BT (Braille input keyboard) from Humanware. Enjoy.
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Demo of using Remote Incident Manager RIM from your iPHone with a BT keyboard to your BrailleNote evolve
Simply get RIM from getrim.app for your device, in this case Windows (Evolve), and then download the RIM app from the iOS App Store and away you go by simply using a keyword. Nothing could be easier or free via the keyword option. I'm going to upgrade mine to a subscription option as I'm so...
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What it is like using JAWS with the BrailleNote Evolve
In other words, using JAWS on the Evolve is just like using JAWS on a Windows laptop with some things to be aware of: different way of doing numbers, function keys mainly.
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Braille Note Evolve demo 5 - using Braille on the Braille Note Evolve
In this demo, I explain how to choose your preferred reading input and output table, and then have a bit of a play around with the Braille Editor, and Word.
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Braille Note Evolve demo 4 - a quick review of Quick Settings, and then handy KeySoft, NVDA, and Window commands
Along with mentioning the KeySoft Options menu, KeySoft Control Centre, and the NvDA categories screen (also accessed via the Options menu), before getting on to the handy keyboard commands, I give you a quick run through of the Quick Settings screen. handy keyboard commands Stop speech BackSpace...
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Braille Note Evolve demo 3 - how to get to the NVDA settings from the KS Main Menu and how to get back to the Main Menu if you pop in to Windows by accident
How to access the NVDA Settings from the KeySoft Main Menu Options, and how to get back to the Main Menu if you pop in to Windows.
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Braille Note Evolve demo 2 - KeySoft Main Menu Options, KeySoft Control Centre, and exiting KeySoft Main Menu
In this demo, how to access the Main Menu Options, KeySoft Control Centre, and how to exit the Main Menu By the way two things I slightly forgot to say key 7 and 8 to the left and right of the Perkins 6 key keyboard, and the all 8 dots is not the end of the menu, its to show that the item is a...
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Braille Note Evolve demo 1 - description, starting up, entering pin number to login, main menu, and shutting down.
As the title says, from starting up to shutting down via the Main Menu with some tips along the way. A lot more demos to come.
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A physical description of the Braille Note Evolve
The Braille Note Evolve has been described on a number of podcasts and on the web, but I thought I'd make a place holder here for you to refer back to moving forward.And yes, it is most certainly a Windows 11 Pro laptop (with a Braille display).
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Tip demo of running two Humanware/APH Braille displays at the same time for training, demoing etc
In this demo, I show you how to connect and run two displays at the same time, in this case, the Mantis Q40, but same works for the BI20X, and BI40X with the iPhone (or iPad).
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Using Braille Access via Voiceover on the Mac, continuation of last podcast re Braille Access on iOS with VoiceOver
In this demo, I mainly point out how to access the Braille Access settings within VoiceOver Utility, point out one difference between iOS/Mac Braille Access, correct my statement aoubt UEB not being on the Mac/Braille Access (which it is), and my my finding of a nifty short-cut for working with…
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The incredible Braille Access function in iOS and Mac 26 that turns your Braille display with a keyboard in to a Braille Note Taker
This really does turn your iPhone, iPad or Mac in to a Braille note taker. The best thing is, that you can use VoiceOver with speech and run any app you like on your device, whilst still using the Braille Access function at the same time. Woody
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How to listen to the 6 Apple Music radio stations on your Victor Reader Stream 3 using TuneIn Radio
Very easy to do and enjoy. Woody
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Tip demo on how to adjust the dot firmness on the Brailliant BI40X Braille display
In a nut shell, its Options, User Settings, Dot firmness, and then choose from low, medium or high. Woody
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Taster demo of using Brailiant BI40X Braille display with VoiceOver on the Mac
In this demo, I give you a quick glimpse as it were in to the wonders smile of using the BI40X on the Mac with VoiceOver. Once Mac os 2026 hits, expect a lot more Braille (Brailiant etc) demos.
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15 tips for getting the most out of your Monarch: batch one (more tocome).
This is the first post of many many smile tips on getting the most out of your/my Monarch. This is the first batch with 15 tips. When you are reading through a document with the PageUp or Page Down keys, note that you are only moving the Braille cursor, not the system cursor. If you were to press...
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Simplifying tactile images with TactileView
Simplifying tactile graphics with TactileView from HumanWare Andrew and Peter showcase how to use TactileView with the menu-driven design and a screen reader. The webinar also shows how to build tactile graphics using some of the built-in portals, such as the catalog. Demo available from...
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WWW or Talking Tech for May 27 2025
In this Talking Tech show for this week, I give you a run down of a talk I gave at the Round Table in Melbourne this week on things to think about when choosing a smart Braille display, Braille Note taker, Braille embosser or a Multi line Braille display.
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Tripple W or Talking Tech for May 20 2025
Plaud AI Pin If you have ever felt a FitBit, this is the size of the Plaud AI pin. As I said in the episode, app mainly works ok, device is ok to use....
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WWW/Talking Tech for May 11 2025 - an early celebration for GAAD - talking all about NVDA.
Helpful links from today’s program on NvDA. Download the current stable version of NVDA at https://www.nvaccess.org/download/ We mentioned it a little bit, but we are currently in the Beta period for NVDA 2025.1. Some of the key updates in NVDA 2025.1 - NVDA Remote built in - Speech…
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Monarch Tactile Display V1.2 software update (webinar from HumanWare
In this webinar, Andrew and Peter from HumanWare discuss and demonstrate the latest enhancements to the Monarch software and a few other points including: the new Email app, Web browsing with Ecosia, eBraille version of Treasure Island, and a demo of the Wing It app to allow drawing on the…
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Demo of connecting via BT the Mantis Q40 to your Mac using VoiceOver
In this demo, I show you how simple it is to connect your Mantis Q40 QWERTY keyboard and Braille display device to your Mac. Enjoy Woody
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Demo on how to connect Brailliant BI 20 or 40 X to the Mac via BT using VoiceOver
Demo of how easy it is to connect your Brailliant BI20X or BI40X to your Mac using VoiceOver with Bluetooth.
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BrailleDoodle demo part 2
In this demo, I talk about the importance of accessing the accessible QR code to learn how to use the BrailleDoodle fully, which then leads me on to my next point, and that is the amazing function of the BrailleDoodle where you can practice each character displayed on the back of the…
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Demo and Play with the BrailleDoodle
If you ever wanted a manual way (yes no battery or power required) to learn Braille, do some tactile drawing or even do some quick notes, then have a listen to this demo of the BrailleDoodle from the Touch Pro Fundation. Amazed what you can do, and don't forget there is a lot of info on the back…
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Mantis Q40 must have carrying case
In this demo, I take you through the features of the Mantis Q40 leather case which gives you proper protection of the Mantis Q40 QWERTY keyboard, thumb keys, and the SD card slot. One of my must have cases. If you've spent over four thousand dollars in Australia on a device, then spending $180 is…
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Using ChatGPT to create an image and then display it on the Monarch
In this demo, I show you how easy it is to crate an image file on the computer, and then have it displayed on the Monarch.
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Triple-W Episode 4 interview with Arthur Pirika - Technical support for all things blindness tech related from Humanware in Australia
When your device or software for that matter isn't behaving in the way it should from Humanware in Au, Arthur is your go to person. You can ring 02 9686 2600 (4 then 4) or email [email protected]. I can be contacted as usual at [email protected] or check out our excellent...
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Why I use my Meta Ray Ban glasses
A bit of a chat episode from me on a number of points of why I find the Meta Ray Ban glasses so helpful. I’ve had mine now for about 3 Months, and for me, they work fine for such AI things: Spot reading (what is this bit of paper or thing in the mail box), What is the main text on this jar or...
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Demo of the new Text to Speech option for the Mantis Q40 as of Dec 2024
A demo of the new TTS option for the mantis Q40 as of Dec 2024 software where I take you through using the various options. As usual, enjoy, and [email protected] for any comments.
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Triple-W episode 3 Interview with Vivian Bell Humanware Australia Account Manager for qLD, NT, and Northern NSW.
In this episode I catch up with Vivian Bell Humanware Australia who is our account manager for QLD, NT, and Northern NSW. Low vision specialist, but of course, covering Braille and speech as well. As usual email me [email protected] Woody PS one more interview in this initial set of...
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Triple-W Episode 2 - chat with Larissa Byass Humanware Australia Account Manager for Vic, Tas, SA, and WA.
For the next 3 podcasts I will be chatting with several staff from Humanware Australia. First up is Larissa our account manager for Vic, Tas, SA, and WA. Low vision specialist, but of course, also covering blindness related products. As usual, contact me: [email protected] Woody
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Triple-W Episode 1 - sharing the love about Braille and other cool Humanware tech including of course the Monarch smile
In this first episode of Woodys Weekly Wonderings (otherwise called Tripple-W), Scott Erichsen and mysewlf (DAvid Woodbridge) chat about Scott's lengthy career in the Assistive Tech field, and then move on to explore several of Scott's go to tech from the Humanware product line in Australia,...
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Interview from Libby Henderson from Big Purple Phone on the Big Purple Phone Silver Fox
Hi and welcome to another interview for Talking Tech (for iSee) on Vision Australia Radio. And today, as people might have noticed, I did do a bit of a podcast a couple of days ago on the Big Purple Phone, but I thought it was much nicer to get people actually who manufacture/sell the phone in...
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Big Purple Phone product highlight demo
Big Purple Phone Silver Fox Large print phone for low vision, seniors or people with cognitive challengers. In the box: Phone, charger/charging chord, phone case, welcome booklet, Nokia booklets, Physical Buttons; Emergency SOS, volume, and power. Connectivity: Head phone jack, USBC, and 3.5mm…
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An interview with Peter Cracknell from Quantum RLV re the new Mount Batten Braille Tutor
Hi and welcome to another Vision Australia vision store product highlight demo and in this demo you'll be hearing an interview that I did on my Vision australia radio talking tech podcast on July 16, 2024. We have an interview from Peter Cracknell manager of blindness products for Quantum all…
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KWF Telescopic Cane button stype Product Highlight demo
Hi and welcome to this Vision Store product highlight demo. In this particular demo, I want to talk about a range of different sized canes that come under the same product name. And what I'm talking about is the KWF telescopic button style canes. So these are telescopic canes that you slide back...
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Synapptic software for your Android smart phone or tablet Product Highlight
Hi, and welcome to this Vision Store product highlight. In this product high light, we will be talking about the Synaptic software for use with your Android smart phone or tablet. What is Synaptic: Synapptic is an all in one software or app package for people who are blind or vision impaired, ,...
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Podcast on the actual Mini Guide sonar detection device which goes with the Mini Guide Holder for your Cane (or just held in your hand)
Lots of folks have asked for a demo or reminder of what the Mini Guide is as I did not go through the unit when talking about the holder. If you are in Australia, here is the link to the shop website where you can purchase the Mini Guide (as well as the holder if you like)....
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Demo of the amazing (I think) and extremley useful Mini Guide Holder for your mobility cane from Vision Store
One of those products you’ve heard about, but when you decide to get it, it blows your socks off. Mini Guide Sonar holder for your cane: adjustable wing nut for the actual cane or handle plus lever to adjust position of Mini Guide bloody amazing smile -...
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Hable One description, pairing, and basic navigation on iPhone with VoiceOver
Hable One Quick demo Quick physical whip around: Front middle slide on/off switch. Back middle USBC port. Back left lanyard. Top 8 Braille keys. Bottom 4 rubber feet at each corner. Paring to smart phone: Turn Hable one on. Smart phone Settings, Bluetooth, and select Hable one. Once paired, unit...
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Tech Chat Mondays Evening for Feb 19 2022
A bit of a chat around the Ultra Cane and Sonar Glasses which I'm having a look at in the next few weeks, and as usual, some other stuff smile.
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Tech Monday Tech Chat for Feb 12 with David W and the crew
In this weeks tech chat, we mainly focus on the "why would you want to use the Vision Pro in its current state", some things that would be nice for Apple to focus on, and other stuff smile.
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Sounds of Summer from the Vision Australia Vision Store
Some fun outdoor demos to give you a few ideas for enjoying being out and about. And of course, all available fromt eh Vision Australia Vision Store. Have a listen, as I don't want to spoil the fun smile.
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Demo of reading daisy books on the Brailliant BIX40
Loving the new upgrade to the Brailliant BIX40 which allows you to access books in my case from the Vision Australia library and enjoy daisy books, brf books (such as the Sydney Morning Herald), and my favourite podcast Talking Tech smile.
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Monarch hands on demo
In this demo, I give you an overview of the Monarch hardware, and some of the software features.
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Exploring Tech Webinar by David DW for June 2023 Accessing the Printed Word
To find out all of the products described in this webinar for accessing the Printed Word (i.e. Optical Character Recognition OCR or Magnification) If you are in Australia, go to: https://shop.visionaustralia.org or in New Zealand: https://shop.visionaustralia.org.nz Enjoy
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Tech Monday - having a chat about Android: the good bits, and the not so good bits on either Android or iOS
Lots of great things to say about Android, some things I wish iOS would do that Android does, and some comments about overall accessibility of Android at least from a screen readers point of view. Enjoy. David
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