Mastodawn

Incidentally I also made myself a very simple media player that can play pretty much anything and is very similar to Quicktime Player but this is for PC only. It’s not an addon - it’s a proper standalone app. I'm trying to keep it simple but if you've any feedback do let me know. https://github.com/doubletaponair/QAudioPlayer #blind #Blindtech #AssistiveTechnology

GitHub - doubletaponair/QAudioPlayer: Keyboard-first, NVDA-friendly media player for Windows with QuickTime-style JKL controls and pitch-preserved speed

Keyboard-first, NVDA-friendly media player for Windows with QuickTime-style JKL controls and pitch-preserved speed - doubletaponair/QAudioPlayer

GitHub

Steven Scott 6h ago

Ok I'm nervous to do this but here goes - I've put a project on to GitHub!! The NVDA Item Chooser I started out with as my first project is now being released into the wild. Go check it out. A massive thanks to Brandon and Glenn who helped add some new features and ensure compatibility with the latest NVDA updates. Check it out here: https://github.com/doubletaponair/NVDAItemChooser #blind #blindtech #AssistiveTechnology #NVDA

GitHub - doubletaponair/NVDAItemChooser: Item Chooser add-on for the NVDA screen reader — searchable navigation of accessible items in any window or web page (NVDA+I).

Item Chooser add-on for the NVDA screen reader — searchable navigation of accessible items in any window or web page (NVDA+I). - doubletaponair/NVDAItemChooser

GitHub

BITS 19h ago

Want to use your iPhone in public without the screen giving anything away? Three finger triple tap toggles the screen curtain on and off. VoiceOver keeps running normally, but the display goes completely dark. Your business stays your business.
#BitsTips #VoiceOver #iOS #Accessibility #AssistiveTechnology

Bi Sasquatch 22h ago

MIT News - March 25, 2026
"The next time you’re scrolling your phone, take a moment to appreciate the feat: The seemingly mundane act is possible thanks to the coordination of 34 muscles, 27 joints, and over 100 tendons and ligaments in your hand. Indeed, our hands are the most nimble parts of our bodies. Mimicking their many nuanced gestures has been a longstanding challenge in robotics and virtual reality."

#AssistiveTechnology #Accessibility #MedTech #Prosthetics #InclusiveInnovation
https://news.mit.edu/2026/wristband-enables-wearers-control-robotic-hand-with-own-movements-0325

Wristband enables wearers to control a robotic hand with their own movements

MIT engineers designed an ultrasound wristband that precisely tracks a wearer’s hand movements in real time and communicates the information to a robot or a virtual environment.

MIT News | Massachusetts Institute of Technology

PA Council of the Blind 1d ago

📣 Help spread the word about iCanConnect in Pennsylvania.

Seniors and other individuals may be eligible if they have significant combined hearing and vision loss, meet federal income guidelines, and live in the United States, District of Columbia, or U.S. territories.

The program helps people stay connected through free communication technology and training.

Visit www.iCanConnect.org or call 1-800-825-4595.

#iCanConnect #AssistiveTechnology #BlindCommunity #LowVision #DeafBlind #PCBPeers

BITS 1d ago

Can't find what you're looking for on screen with VoiceOver? Try a two finger triple tap. This opens the Item Chooser, a searchable list of everything currently on your screen. Find it fast without swiping through every element.
#BitsTips #VoiceOver #iOS #Accessibility #AssistiveTechnology

BITS 2d ago

Need to long press something with VoiceOver active on iOS? Skip the hold and just triple tap with one finger. You'll get the same menu of options without having to time a press just right. #BitsTips #VoiceOver #iOS #Accessibility #AssistiveTechnology

Jecture 3d ago

Apple dropped a significant GAAD accessibility update tied to Apple Intelligence, including new VoiceOver capabilities, Magnifier improvements, and expanded Voice Control. The wheelchair eye-tracking headline will grab attention, but the broader VoiceOver and Magnifier updates are what matter most for the majority of users day to day.
#accessibility #VoiceOver #assistiveTechnology

https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2026/05/apple-unveils-new-accessibility-features-and-updates-with-apple-intelligence/

Apple unveils new accessibility features, and updates powered by Apple Intelligence

Apple announced major accessibility updates powered by Apple Intelligence, including new capabilities for VoiceOver, Magnifier, and Voice Control.

Apple Newsroom

Double Tap 3d ago

If we were to do a specific episode, per week let’s say, on vibe coding from the blind point of view, would you be interested? #blind #BlindTech #AssistiveTechnology

BITS 5d ago

Today’s national calendar is an interesting mix: National Vanilla Pudding Day, National Maritime Day, and National Buy an Instrument Day.

What do they all have in common? Technology helps us explore and enjoy every part of life, from recipes and music to travel, research, hobbies, and connecting with others.

At Blind Information Technology Solutions (BITS), we believe accessible technology empowers blind and low vision people to participate fully in all aspects of life.

Want to learn more, share ideas, and grow your technology skills alongside others in the blind and low vision community? Come connect with us.

https://joinbits.org

#BITS #Accessibility #BlindTech #AssistiveTechnology

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