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Technology from a Blindness Perspective

  1. OCT 29

    20251029 - Main Menu Live - Ryan Jones from Vispero tells us all about the JAWS 2026 release. And Kelly Ford explores AI Picture image description.

    Come learn more about the new JAWS 2026 release as Ryan Jones from Freedom Scientific joins us and tells all. In the second hour, developer and accessibility advocate Kelly Ford joins us to talk about how AI is transforming his life in the area of pictures with rich descriptions. This event may be up to 2 hours. Sponsored by Blind Information Technology Specialists

    1h 59m

  2. SEP 24

    20250924 - Main Menu Live - accomplished Science Fiction Writer Robert J. Sawyer, plus what's new in iOS 26.

    In our first Hour, Author Robert J. Sawyer revisits his visionary WWW trilogy and shares his thoughts on AI today and tomorrow. Hour 2: Tech roundtable on the latest iPhones, AirPods, and iOS 26 features—what’s new, exciting, and worth knowing before you upgrade. Sponsored by BITS

    1h 58m

  3. AUG 27

    20250827 - Main Menu Live - The Ally Solos Glasses, and the New Outlook.

    This month we kick things off with Karthik Kannan From Envision. He comes on to talk to all of us about the new Ally Solos glasses. In the second hour we run an event that took place for BITS members all about the new version of Outlook from Marci Duty. Kayla Bentas from BITS will be on hand to answer your questions. Sponsored by BITS

    1h 58m

  4. FEB 27

    20250226 - Main Menu Live - the Joplin team.

    Join us as we bring the Joplin team to Main Menu Live to talk all about the amazing notetaking app that is causing a big stir in the community. Bring cross platform abilities to your notetaking experience and learn directly from the team from France as they tell us all about their accessibility journey and future direction. Sponsored by BITS

    1h 59m

  5. JAN 29

    20250129 - Main Menu Live - revisions to the BT Speak plus the BITS web accessibility course, the importance of Mark Down.

    Join us for two hours of tech as we first welcome David Goldfield to give us updates all about the revisions to the BT Speak. In the second hour we talk about the upcoming BITS web accessibility course, the importance of Mark Down and much more on current technology trends. We also welcome your questions and comments.

    1h 57m

  6. 11/21/2024

    20241120 - Main Menu Live - AIRa with Jenine Stanley, and JAWS With Elizabeth Whitaker.

    Join us for a fun-filled two hours of technology as we present AIRA and Vispero/Freedom Scientific. In the first hour AIRA and Jenine Stanley join us to give us the latest happenings with their service. In the second hour we bring Elizabeth Whitaker back to Main Menu Live. We here all about the new JAWS 2025 release as well as other happenings within Freedom Scientific. Sponsored by Blind Information Technology Specialists

    1h 56m

  7. 10/30/2024

    20241030 - Main Menu Live - braille screen input with Judy Dixon. It's all new in iOS 18.

    Join us as we talk all things braille screen input with Judy Dixon. It's all new in iOS 18. We will reschedule Ryan Jones from Vispero very soon. Stay tuned!!! .

    1h 15m

  8. 09/26/2024

    20240925 - Main Menu Live Envision Ally and Jonathan Mosen.

    This evening on Main Menu Live we have amazing tech discussions that will be of interest to many: list of 2 items • Envision Ally is being rolled out very soon and rumor has it that Meta is also holding an event this week. Do we think we will hear about new inventions for our beloved Meta Glasses? Where does Ally fit alongside Companion and what is the future for Envision? Come learn more about Envision Ally and the future of AI in your digital life. • In the second hour we bring back a legend in the blindness community, that being the Father of Main Menu and the inventor of ACB Radio, now known as ACB Media. Our primary focus is to talk all about the newly released iOS 18, the future of artificial intelligence in iOS and so much more. We dive deep about product design and the impact that all of us can have in the digital space if we take advantage of opportunities. Jonathan has brought a wealth of knowledge to all of us so we will reminisce a bit about LivingBlindfully which is exiting the scene at the end of the month. Come during the second hour where we here from a giant in our community and someone who truly continues to make a difference for each one of us. list end We bring you some pieces of software news that you will not want to miss, especially if you are a screen reader user, a content producer or just a casual user of AI and all things tech. In addition to this, we make announcements about what is coming in October on Main Menu Live. The digital landscape keeps changing and companies are addressing our needs in unique and creative ways. Come learn more this evening on Main Menu Live!

    1h 59m
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Technology from a Blindness Perspective

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  • Creator
    ACB Radio
  • Years Active
    2010 - 2025
  • Episodes
    510
  • Rating
    Clean
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