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Originally Aired on ACB Media
The session examined Ray-Ban Meta glasses and improvements informed by blind and low vision users. Participants learned about features developed during the year and received a preview of future developments.
Originally Aired on ACB Media
Originally Aired on ACB Media
The TTJ Instructor Team answered questions about iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, and other Apple products, compatible applications, and accessories. Trainers Matt, Kliph, and Sarah provided assistance without requiring appointments.
Originally Aired on ACB Media
Originally Aired on ACB Media
HumanWare presented the BrailleNote Evolve, a compact Windows 11 PC with 32 braille cells and a braille-first experience powered by NVDA and Keysoft. The team also discussed the Victor Stream, Ray-Ban Meta glasses, and low vision tools.
Presenters: Joel Zimba, Blindness Products Specialist; Kevin Hughes, Regional Sales Manager; Roger Steinberg, Product Manager Low Vision Products
Originally Aired on ACB Media
Originally Aired on ACB Media
Aira's panel, including experienced users and beginners, explored choosing among AI tools, wearable technology, volunteers, and visual interpreting. The discussion considered trust, privacy, quick tasks, and navigation in unfamiliar places, emphasizing how circumstances affected the choice of tools. Participants could share experiences and questions and hear updates about AI wearables and the Aira Access Network. The session also offered prizes.
Originally Aired on ACB Media
Originally Aired on ACB Media
Chris Prentice described prosecuting Texas administrative law cases from a home office as an attorney with low vision using JAWS and other assistive technology. The cases involved occupational license holders and unlicensed individuals, including cosmetologists, barbers, nail technicians, and massage therapists.
Presenter: Chris Prentice, Esq., Levelland, TX
Originally Aired on ACB Media
Originally Aired on ACB Media
This accessible, live, 75-minute certificate program addressed AI safety, ethics, data protection, and risk reduction in legal practice. It examined how AI use without safeguards could expose confidential information, professional judgment, and a firm's credibility. Participants learned to use AI without exposing confidential or privileged information; understand hallucinations and avoid fabricated case law; identify shadow AI and the risks of
Originally Aired on ACB Media
Originally Aired on ACB Media
The Get Up and Get Moving Committee and Blind Information Technology Solutions presented ways to use the Apple Watch to track workouts, Health and Activity data, and other wellness information. They also examined the Welltory companion app and discussed how it brought this information together to support a greater understanding of health and wellness.
Originally Aired on ACB Media
Originally Aired on ACB Media
Jamie Dean, Microsoft's Lead Counsel for Accessibility Regulation, discussed the Build It Yourself era. The session examined how modern AI tools and vibe coding were changing accessibility and enabling people with disabilities to build tools tailored to their needs.
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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.
Originally Aired on ACB Media
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 braille input and connections to other devices; and Braille Legos offered a playful way to learn braille.
Presenters: Lucy Edmonds, retired – Michigan Braille and Talking Book Library, Lansing, MI; Audrey Schading, Braille Instructor – Lighthouse Guild of New York; Shanell Matos