I’m excited to be joining an upcoming Wireless Wednesday session on April 8th with the CNIB to talk all things AI and accessibility. We’ll dig into what’s actually changing right now for blind and low vision users — from real-world AI tools to the apps worth your time — followed by a live Q&A where you can ask anything.

These sessions are open, relaxed, and always full of great conversation with the community.

It all happens as part of CNIB’s Wireless Wednesday (1–3pm PT, national Zoom event)

Register / details: https://www.cnib.ca/en/event/wireless-wednesday

Would love to see some familiar names in there! #blind #BlindTech #AssistiveTechnology #CNIB

I made a keyboard because I needed one and nothing on Android was built for blind users. I put it on GitHub because someone else might need one. Then I woke up this morning and Mastodon had eaten it.

New blog post — what overnight virality actually looks like from the inside, the TalkBack problem nobody else bothered solving, Flexy, and why I spent the day building instead of panicking.

https://fireborn.mataroa.blog/blog/i-made-a-keyboard-nobody-asked-for-my-experience-making-taptype/

#TapType #Android #Accessibility #BlindTech

If you’re having trouble with the latest Facebook update, here’s a quick workaround that’s been helping me:

Do a double tap and hold, then slide your finger to the right. Make sure your focus is on the text of the post or the person’s profile picture at the top before doing the gesture.

It’s been working pretty consistently on my end. Feel free to share this anywhere it might help others.

#Accessibility #VoiceOver #BlindTech #Facebook #AssistiveTechnology

Interesting nvda add-on from Tony Gebhard, Interactive NVDA screen reader training add-on — guided, hands-on lessons built into NVDA
Submitted for addon store review, you can check out the Github repo here,
https://github.com/tonygeb23/nvdaCoach-
Thrilled to share something I've been building: NVDA Coach is now available —

a free, interactive training add-on for the NVDA screen reader. 🎉

As an assistive technology instructor, I've worked with a lot of people who are

just starting out with screen readers. The hardest part isn't finding the right

resource — it's the gap between reading about a command and actually using it.

NVDA Coach closes that gap.

Instead of reading a manual, students practice real NVDA commands step by step,

inside NVDA itself, with spoken instructions and instant feedback.

📚 Version 1.0.0 includes 24 lessons across three chapters:

→ Getting Started — the 10 essential commands every beginner needs

→ Reading and Moving Through Text — character, word, line, and selection navigation

→ Browse Mode and Web Navigation — heading, link, form, and landmark navigation

What makes it different:

✅ Everything happens inside NVDA — no PDFs, no videos, no switching context

✅ Live practice forms for hands-on Tab and control navigation

✅ Practice text embedded directly in the lesson window for reading drills

✅ A practice web page auto-opens for browse mode lessons

✅ Completely free. No account. No internet required after install.

✅ Built for beginners, usable independently or with an instructor

If you work with people who are learning NVDA, or if you're learning yourself,

I'd love for you to try it and share it with anyone who might benefit.

This is a beta release with plenty of room for feedback, comments, and suggestions. Please feel free to flood my email inbox. :)

🔗 Learn more: tonygebhard.me/NVDACoach

📧 Questions or feedback: [email protected]

#NVDA #ScreenReader #AssistiveTechnology #Accessibility #AT #BlindTech

#DigitalInclusion #AccessibilityTools #A11y #AssistiveTech

From the Blind Life:
EchoVision Smart Glasses From Agiga: Complete Overview for the BVI, What They Do & How They Work
In this full review of the EchoVision smart glasses from Agiga, I walk you through the hardware, lens options, accessories, battery life, and built-in AI features designed specifically for the blind and visually impaired community. I’ll demonstrate what the glasses can do, including photo and video recording, reading mode, and live AI, plus share important details on pricing and availability. If you’re interested in assistive technology, AI smart glasses, and accessible wearable tech, this is your complete overview.

Learn more here
https://echovision.agiga.ai/

#AssistiveTechnology #SmartGlasses #BlindTech #LowVision #EchoVision #WearableTech #TheBlindLife

Link to Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PboqsMrKMsg