Welcome back to another episode of the AccessWorld podcast, a production of the American Foundation for the blind. We’ve been on break the past month taking care of some housekeeping. Some of that work was moving to a new podcast hosting platform. After hitting our one-year milestone for the podcast, we wanted to move to a new hosting platform that would allow us a bit more flexibility. AFB is now on PineCast, which we have also found to be significantly more accessible on the back end. So,...

The rise of artificial intelligence has taken the world by storm over the past two years, and it has the potential to have an enormous impact for people who are blind or have low vision. In this episode of AccessWorld, after a quick detour on the Blind barbie project, our hosts Tony and Aaron offer a rundown on what’s in the latest online issue of AccessWorld Magazine, which takes its own deep dive into several related A.I. areas, and they then dive even deeper into the AFB Leadership...

Welcome back to another episode of AccessWorld., a podcast on digital inclusion and accessibility. In this episode, Aaron and Tony talk with AccessWorld contributor Janet Ingber on the latest updates with Apple. From  the recent announcement around Apple AI, to what is in the pipeline for Apple IOS 18, Janet helps break it all down. We also give a nod to AppleVis, the longtime Apple accessibility online resource blog that will be winding down. Then, Aaron offers an overview of Apple...

Welcome back to another episode of AccessWorld, a podcast on digital inclusion and accessibility. Marking our 10th episode, we thought it would be great to bring on our own President & CEO of the American Foundation for the Blind (AFB), the one and only Eric Bridges. Eric has long been engaged in fostering partnerships and adovcacy at the intersection of accessibility and technology. In this episode, he reflects on some of his past experiences, sharing how our rapidly changing and...

Welcome back to another episode of AccessWorld, a podcast on digital inclusion and accessibility. Apologies as we ran into technical issues with this month's episode but better late than never. This month's episode is an excellent resource for developers and those interested in learning more about the free text-to-speech engine NVDA. This application is a powerful tool to learn how text-to-speech works and to test out your own site. It's also a great solution for those looking to gain...

On this special edition of the AccessWorld podcast, we welcome AFB’s Chief Public Policy & Research Officer Stephanie Enyart and Senior Advisor for Public Policy & Research Sarah Malaier. Together, our hosts Tony and Aaron discuss with our guests the U.S. Department of Justice's recently published final rule on website and mobile app accessibility for state and local governments. This rule is the culmination of decades of advocacy and rulemaking and marks a significant step in...

Welcome to another episode of AccessWorld, a podcast on digital inclusion and accessibility from the American Foundation for the Blind. In this episode, Aaron and Tony celebrate the power that audio description can have toward making media more inclusive for audiences who are blind or have low vision. They welcome Roy Samuelson, a leading audio description performer, producer, and advocate who continues to be a champion for inclusive media and entertainment. Roy shares his own professional...

Welcome back to another episode of the AccessWorld Podcast, a production of the American Foundation for the Blind. In this episode, our hosts Tony and Aaron welcome Enzo Caruso from Haptic. Their new venture from HapticLabs is rethinking the way haptic navigation can be used for travelers with disabilities. Enzo shares what lead to the release of their HapticNav app for Apple and Android devices and ways the app is being integrated into existing navigation platforms. They’ll be spotlighting...

Welcome back to another episode of AccessWorld, a podcast on digital inclusion and accessibility. February is Low-Vision awareness Month, and we're excited to welcome Lee Huffman from the American Printing House for the Blind. Lee is a familiar voice for AccessWorld enthusiasts , having held down the helm for AccessWorld before joining APH. Lee, who also has low vision, shares his experiences and offers great insight into where we've been, and where we are going in regards to technology...

Happy New Year and welcome back to another episode of AccessWorld, a podcast on digital inclusion and accessibility. In this episode, Tony and Aaron kick off 2024 by sharing their resolutions on improving their braille. Tony shares how he's an old dog still trying to master UEB. Aaron offers guidance in a previous article that breaks down the transition to UEB. We then take a deep dive into distinguishing the difference between accessibility and usability. While accessibility is a critical...

It's an AFB family gathering for this end-of-year episode of AccessWorld, a podcast on digital inclusion and accessibility. In this episode, co-hosts Aaron Preese and Tony Stephens welcome AFB's Breanna Kerr and Kelly Gasque, who lead AFB's digital communications. Kelly and Breanna offer up some helpful tips for making sure your social media posts and documents are accessible, just in time for all those end-of-year .pdf reports and holiday posts. Aaron, Breanna, Kelly , and Tony also...

Welcome back to another episode of AccessWorld, a podcast on digital inclusion and accessibility. In this, our second episode, we take a deep dive into the latest update for Apple IOS 17. We’re excited to have AccessWorld frequent contributors Janet Ingber and Judy Dixon, who break down the mainstream updates and new accessibility features for IOS-17 users. Check out their posts on the AFB blog for more information. We also wrap up National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM),...

Welcome to the first episode of the AccessWorld podcast, a new podcast from the American Foundation for the Blind. This episode is a cross-over with our Inform & Connect podcast. AccessWorld will be released the first of each month, and provides additional commentary and in-depth takes on all things relating to digital inclusion and accessibility. Please like and subscribe today wherever you get your podcasts. Questions and suggestions can be sent to [email protected], and check out...