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Join Aaron Kyro, everyone's favorite sponsored skateboarder from the San Francisco Bay Area, as he sits down every week to interview all your favorite skateboarders, offer exclusive insight into his life, his company Braille Skateboarding, and what it means to be an athlete and a human.
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Celebrating braille and keeping braillists informed with exclusive interviews, independent reviews, comprehensive demonstrations, clear presentations, thought-provoking commentary and up-to-the-minute braille news.
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Where learning is all in your head.
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Join J.R. Bjornson Monday to Friday as he talks about topics relating to life and news bits from Alberta Canada.
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The biggest names, the latest news, and leading insights from the field. Weekly Podcasts, interviews, technology demonstrations, and commentary from industry experts. Get more at blindbargains.com.
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Sight and Sound Technology is the UK's leading provider of hardware and software to the blind, visually impaired and those with learning and reading difficulties. Our podcast is another channel for us to communicate all our latest news, talk about our product portfolio and speak to the people for whom our products are making a life-changing impact.
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It’s here! HTTCS the podcast. Listen to extracts from the book ”How to Teach Computer Science” read by me, the author Alan Harrison. I’ll discuss the thinking behind the content, bring it up to date with the latest news and research and help you understand how to use the knowledge in your classroom. See https://httcs.online for more info.
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Double Tap is the show where blind people talk tech! If you’re blind or partially sighted and have an interest in technology, this is the show for you. Everyone is welcome no matter how old you are or how much or how little experience you have with technology. Each week the team will help you better understand how technology can help your everyday life, even if you have little or no sight. Join the conversation and add your voice to the show either by calling in, sending an email or leaving ...
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Tech Talk is a podcast and radio show for blind and partially sighted people who are interested in accessible technology. Find out about the latest products from specialist equipment to off the shelf solutions. Get involved or join the conversation by emailing techtalk@rnib.org.uk Other great podcast channels from RNIB Connect Radio Connect (https://audioboom.com/channel/weeklyconnect) - Our main channel with news, features and articles on sight loss. Conversations (https://audioboom.com/cha ...
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This podcast is focused on technology that supports people who are blind and visually impaired. Our panel of IT Trainers & guest panelists discuss all the latest in mainstream and inclusive technology innovations in a fun and informative manner. V I Labs is the technology function within Vision Ireland. Vision Ireland is the national sight loss agency in Ireland. V I Labs provide technology assessments and training for all our service users. We are a not for profit charity, which offers supp ...
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Giving people with disabilities the ability to thrive professionally. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/castability/support
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it’s the little things in life that make it so interesting.
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Thisis a podcast about my life with a visual impairment and I will be discussing various things related to blindness and technology and just life in general
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BLR provides opportunities 4 believers 2 praise & worship N ways they’ve probably never done B4, while @ the same time drawing the lost 2 Christ & encouraging those who've strayed 2 return 2 the things of God. Click & take a listen... then tell a friend t'come check us out too!
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We Inspire you through our Stories. You wonder HOW? Please subscribe to this Channel for updates. Check me out on Youtube @ https://youtu.be/mBYkbG6Nai8 Feel free to similarly share your stories with me through otienomjomba@gmail.com
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Welcome to AccessAbilities, a podcast from the University of Massachusetts Amherst Assistive Technology Center (ATC). Your hosts, Kelsey Hall and Josh Pearson, present new and innovative assistive technology reviews, as well as in-depth interviews with leading experts in the assistive technology and accessibility fields. We’re glad you could join us!
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The Access Ninja Podcast is hosted by Rachel Magario and Jonathan Campbell. This podcast discusses accessibility issues and accessibility design.
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Learn about assistive technology for people with reading disabilities, dyslexia, low vision, blindness and other disabilities that make reading, writing, and other tasks difficult. Written by someone who uses assistive technology to read and write.
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BA Teen Cast is an AudioBoom Channel produced by Blind Abilities for State Services for the Blind of Minnesota. the BA Teen Cast promotes the sharing of information, news and audio interviews of stories, testimonies and successes. Send an email to BATeenCast@comcast.net (mailto:BATeenCast@comcast.net) and you too can contribute, share your experiences so that others can learn and have a resource for the transition from High School to College/University and the Work Force.
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This blog and podcast is about the blind and our quest for the greatest possible access to all the information and technology available in the world around us. A team of advocates, assistive technology instructors and reporters explore accessibility evangelism, demonstrate revolutionary new technologies for the blind, find out about the latest assistive technology happenings and much more.
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511: Tech Talk 511: Braille On Android, Portable Chargers, Travel Well With Tech
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This week, we’re getting hands on with accessible power banks. We’re finding out about some of the latest braille support on Android handsets. Plus, we’ll have another video game accessibility review from our own Sightless Kombat. You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tuesday at 1pm on Freeview Channel 730, online at RNIB Connect Radio | …
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The Braille Features of Supernova (Extra 67)
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Supernova is a screen magnification and screen reading package from Dolphin Computer Access Ltd, based in Worcester in the UK. Braille display support is a core part of its offering, but we don't hear very much about it. In this session, we were joined by Aj Ahmed, proprietor of AAT Solutions, an independent provider of assistive technology trainin…
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Best of YouTube: Clicks Keyboard, Android 15 Accessibility Features & Braille with Jake
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In this episode of Double Tap on YouTube hosts Steven Scott and Shaun Preece dive into the world of keyboards, specifically focusing on a unique product that brings the tactile typing experience back to modern smartphones. They interview Jeff Gadway from Clicks Tech, discussing the innovative keyboard accessory for iPhones that mimics the beloved B…
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BBQ 229: HIMS Describes The Feelings You Get From The Braille eMotion
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This week's show features the last of our CSUNATC24 interviews. It also features JJ's return to his vocal stylizing of some famous songs. We apologize in advance for that. By the way, if you have been looking for us on what used to be Twitter, well, don't. Our official feed has moved to Mastodon, and you can experience the same content you know fro…
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Acb Braille Forum May 2024
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CodeBar Live Show 48 - I was Blind, but now I See, we are talking about Braille.
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Welcome everyone to the ‘Live from the CodeBar’ podcast recorded from the code themed bar of Fenwood Manor. I am your guide on this adventure, Rob. For this New Series of shows we are pleased to continue our partnership with the website Area’s Grey. Areas Grey is a travel blog for treasure hunters that features tips and reviews, treasure posts, a f…
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In this podcast, the Tech Doctors thoroughly examine the BTSpeak from Blazie Technologies. They tell you where it comes from, what it is and why they love it. The BTSpeak was created by Deane Blazie who developed the legendary Braille ‘n Speak in the 1980s. Deane along with his sons, some other developers and a dedicated group of testers and users …
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How Braille Helps Me With Stand Up Comedy #TheMiddayShow With J.R. Bjornson
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Today’s episode of the Midday Show With J.R. For April 23, 2024 J.R. Talks about how Braille helps him with his stand up comedy. Thank you for listening and remember to follow the show on whatever platform you are listening on.
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Episode 85: Jenny Axler and the Braille eMotion
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We're hugely excited at present as the Braille eMotion, the latest refreshable Braille display from selvas Healthcare in South Korea enters our portfolio. But this is much more than just a Braille display, as Jenny Axler from Selvas Healthcare tells us when she sits down with Stuart for a chat.By Stuart Lawler
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Talking Technology with V I Labs episode 56 - it’s big and it’s thin, Apple Event recap
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Apple have just announced new upgrades for their IPad Air and IPad Pro. The V I Labs team discuss what’s new, and what it all means for those with sight loss. Support the Show.By NCBI
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BBQ 230: BTactile Is The Place To Find Tactile Graphics
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This week, we continue our coverage of CSUN 2022? Turns out we found some interviews in a closet somewhere that for whatever reason were never released. Thankfully, the subject of this tactile graphics exploration is still around and ready to serve up more than 6,000 graphics and growing. Below is how Joe described in words this interview in 2022. …
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In this podcast episode, hosts Steven Scott and Shaun Preece revisit the Zero Project conference in Vienna, focusing on the main topics discussed and the insights shared by various guests. The episode begins with an overview of the Zero Project conference and its purpose of highlighting innovations that support the lives and rights of people with d…
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Sound Prints 05052024 – News from the Net and NLS
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The GLCB auction and other announcements; articles from the Internet; NLS moves its headquarters and plans to expand its braille.
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In this episode of Double Tap, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece get ready to take a break for the holidays, promising a lineup of great episodes for May.Listeners' emails bring up various topics, including sighted assumptions leading to a funny misunderstanding at work, the usability of the AI assistant Pi, and concerns over TikTok's influence and dat…
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DEI & Disability – Pushing Limits – May 3, 2024
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In recent years companies, nonprofits and government agencies have invested time and money to start DEI initiatives. These DEI trainings and other activities often focus on issues of race, gender and sexual orientation, while disability goes unaddressed. In this program, we talk with Jennifer Chassman Browne, a DEI consultant with a disability. Jen…
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David Morgan of Craig'n'Dave and Mindjoy joins me to talk about the future. Apparently it's here already, who knew? Personalised teaching bots, the history of cheating and how to become a "10x teacher". We talk ChatGPT, CS50.ai and making our own PRIMM bot. We bond over Microsoft Encarta and a shared dislike of differentiated worksheets (*shudder*)…
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In this episode of Double Tap, Steven Scott flies solo but brings on a special guest, Kate Crohan, a seasoned teacher for children at Perkins School for the Blind. Their conversation delves deep into the world of Braille, exploring its significance, challenges, and future. Kate shares her extensive experience, from her early days teaching newly vis…
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Episode 87: Sharon Lyons and Forrest Yoga
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Forrest Yoga is renowned globally as a powerfully physical, internally focused Ceremonial yoga practice that emphasizes how to carry a transformative experience from the yoga mat into daily life. On this very special and very different episode of our podcast, Stuart is joined by Sight and Sound Technology's Sharon Lyons, who took a month away from …
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Audible Support Comes To Victor Reader Stream 3 & Meta AI Comes To UK
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In this episode of Double Tap, hosts Steven Scott and Shaun Preece dive into two exciting tech developments that are making waves in the world of accessible technology. First up, they discuss the much-anticipated arrival of Audible support on the Victor Reader Stream 3, a feature that has been eagerly awaited by the blind and partially sighted comm…
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Apple ID Issues, iPads For Blind People & A Meta Ray-Ban Review
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In this episode of Double Tap, hosts Steven Scott and Shaun Preece dive into a variety of tech topics, kicking off with an apology from Steven to Apple users for potentially causing a widespread need to reset Apple IDs - the conversation takes a humorous turn as they speculate on the cause and impact. They then shift to discussing the implications …
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510: Tech Talk 510: Nest Smart Doorbell, Smart Healthcare, Spiderman 2
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This week, we hear about some of the latest products from the RNIB shop that could help you look after your health more easily. Callum Stoneman tries out the Nest Smart Doorbell from Google. Plus, Sightless Kombat returns, putting another console video game through its accessibility paces. You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tuesday at …
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Taylor Swift's impact on the book industry
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We invited Jarin Pintana, speaker at the first Swiftposium, to come and talk to us about Taylor Swift and her impact on the book industry.Find the transcript here: https://www.booknetcanada.ca/blog/2024/4/30/podcast-taylor-swifts-impact-on-the-book-industryFurther reading:- MPub alumnus Jarin Pintana presents at the first-ever 'Swiftposium': https:…
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In this episode of Double Tap, hosts Steven Scott and Shaun Preece dive into an array of topics which lead into an insightful discussion on Tape It, a recorder app designed initially for musicians but has found a niche within the blind and partially sighted community. The creators of Tape It hadn't initially focused on accessibility, but after rece…
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Scripture Union have been running Christian holidays for many years and this year they’re launching a new holiday called Families Inc which is aimed at younger children with additional needs. We thought it sounded marvellous so we spoke with Helen Vinter to learn more…By Torch Trust eShop
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Setting Up Braille Displays on Windows and iOS (Extra 66)
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If you have a new braille display and you’re struggling to connect it to your computer, iPhone or iPad, or you have a new computer, iPhone or iPad and you’re struggling to connect it to your braille display, this session is for you. We covered: The pros and cons of Bluetooth and USB Pairing and unpairing your braille display via Bluetooth Drivers a…
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Best of YouTube: Accessible Gaming, Access AI from Aira & Lenovo's New Accessibility Feature
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This week on Double Tap on YouTube, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece dive into the world of gaming accessibility, a topic that's gaining momentum and sparking conversations among gamers with disabilities. The episode shines a spotlight on the Game Accessibility Conference happening in London, underscoring its significance in bringing together voices a…
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WeWalk Smart Cane 2 Unveiled & Negative Julian Is Still Confused
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In this episode of Double Tap, hosts Steven Scott and Shaun Preece dive into a variety of topics, starting with Shaun's rant about the challenges of navigating trash day in the UK, which cleverly segues into a discussion about the newly announced WeWalk Smart Cane. They explore how this smart cane could potentially make navigating the streets easie…
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Harm Reduction – Pushing Limits – April 26, 2024
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Join Pushing Limits as we explore the subject of harm reduction. Advocates of these practices believe that the government should provide services to assist those to do drugs in the safest way possible. These services may include needle exchange, overdose prevention sites, and the legalization of substances. These services have been shown to be effe…
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Tik Tok Could Be Banned In US & A New WeWalk Smart Cane Is Coming Soon
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In this episode of Double Tap, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece dive into a mix of technology news and listener feedback.They discuss the potential TikTok ban in the US, with President Biden signing a law that requires TikTok's Chinese owner, ByteDance, to divest the app to a US owner or face a ban. The hosts express skepticism about the security conc…
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Over 170 Wildfires Were Man Made and 64 Current Wildfires Continue to Burn in April 2024
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In this episode of The Midday Show With J.R. Bjornson I take a second to talk about the Wildfire season starting earlier this season. As of this publishing of this episode on April 25, 2024 Their is over 60 active wildfires burning in Alberta Canada. Because I can’t publish the News Links on Social Media because I am in Canada, you can Google searc…
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Apple iPad Event, Meta AI Comes To Canada & AR Headset For Macular Degeneration
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In this episode of Double Tap, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece dive into a variety of topics, including an upcoming Apple event, the arrival of Meta AI in Canada, and a new AR headset designed for people with macular degeneration. The conversation shifts to the Double Tap team's plans for a month-long holiday, stirring a mix of excitement and the pro…
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Frustration With The Cost of Food Going Up #TheMiddayShow With J.R. Bjornson
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In this Episode I talk about and share my frustration of food costs going up. Even everyone’s favourite fast places are raising their prices. I also tried recording a video for this podcast but after publishing this Podcast the camera was not working properly. There will be a video up on the J.R. Bjornson YouTube Channel later on today so stay tune…
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All Terrain Cane Review, Train Travel & Taking Out The Trash
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In this episode of Double Tap, hosts Steven Scott and Shaun Preece kick things off with listener feedback, starting with Tom from Colorado who shares his insights on WhatsApp video messaging on Android, contrasting it with iOS. Tom also suggests the hosts consider using WhatsApp for listener interactions, highlighting the ease of sending audio and …
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Talking Technology Episode 55 – Would you listen to AI-Generated Music?
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The power and potential of AI have featured more and more in the news as of late. From text and document analysis to image creation, the possibilities of AI for people with sight loss are endless. And now, AI is starting to enter the music space. On today's show, we share an album created entirely using AI and ask the question: "Would you give AI-g…
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509: Tech Talk 509: Access AI Demo, Cobalt Accessible Air Fryer, Reading Devices
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This week, Callum Stoneman will be testing out the new ‘Access AI’ feature from Aira which gets AI to explain your images. Hubert Pawelkiewicz tries out the Cobolt Talking air-fryer. Plus, we’ll be hearing about the latest range of reading devices available from RNIB’s Products For Life Store. You can listen to the show live in the UK every Tuesday…
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BBQ 228: A New Experience With The newHaptics Multiline Braille Display
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We are back with another interview from the CSUNATC24 Exhibit Hall floor. Only one more to go after this one. Take your bets now as to who holds the last interview slot. And no, just because a robot makes a surprise appearance, the last interview is not with eBot thankfully. Sponsor: A.T. Guys Now Has Zoom Products For Sale The ZOOM H1essential 32-…
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Computer Problems, Cinema Woes & Guidance Mishaps
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In this episode of Double Tap, hosts Steven Scott and Shaun Preece discuss Apple's decision to end the production of fine woven cases and watch bands, citing customer feedback on their lack of durability and premium feel. The episode also touches on the anticipation and speculation around Apple's future chip developments, specifically the transitio…
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I Made It Into Funny Fest Calgary 2024 Finals
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With great happiness I have made it into the finals of Calgary’s Funny Fest 2024. The winner of the April 27th 2024 finals will win $2000 cash. I talk about my entry and how I thought I did. I did end up winning first place in my entry round. I performed along with 7 other comedians. I look forward to Saturday April 27, 2024 where we will see who w…
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Reflections 21.04.24: Exploring Cathedrals
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More and more places are starting to offer tactile tours so that blind or partially sighted people can really get a feel for a building or venue. We think these tours can be such a great way to get to know somewhere without needing to see it, so we joined Kate Risdon for a tactile […]By Torch Trust eShop
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Adding Your Own Contractions to Your Screen Reader Using Liblouis (Extra 65)
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Many screen readers, including JAWS and NVDA, make use of the popular, open source Liblouis braille translation engine as part of their braille display support. In this session, we explained and demonstrated how to harness the power of Liblouis braille tables to implement additional contractions in your screen reader of choice. If you use a long wo…
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Sound Prints 04/21/2024 – Let’s Get Ready for the ACB Convention
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Janet Dickelman, ACB Convention Co-ordinator, shares convention details you’ll need to pre-register for the upcoming 2024 convention, whether you attendon Zoom, in person in Jacksonville, FL, or both. Find out more at https://sound-prints.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
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Best of YouTube: Rabbit R1, Project Tapestry & Your Feedback
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This week on Double Tap, hosts Steven Scott and Sean Preece, along with guest Robin Christopherson from AbilityNet, start by diving into the innovative world of AI-powered devices, specifically focusing on the Rabbit R1. This device, highlighted at the Consumer Electronics Show, stands out for its unique capabilities, including its integration with…
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One of the best known creators of computing education content, one half of Craig'n'Dave, Dave Hillyard, joins me to talk about Hungarian Dancers, Snakes and Ladders and the day we did a "collab". It's abstractions all the way down in this epic that you must listen to if you teach algorithms. Transcript on my blog at httcs.online/blog Buy me a coffe…
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Housing Discrimination with Michelle Uzeta – Pushing Limits – April 19, 2024
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Landlords still tell people with disabilities that they cannot have their service dogs or other service animals in their homes. They continue to disregard state and federal laws or — perhaps they are just plain ignorant. Michelle Uzeta joins us to talk to our resident housing expert, Eddie Ytuarte, about landlord resistance to service animals and o…
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