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

Check out this blog post from the Digital Learning Institute on the role of AI in assistive technology. The blog briefly touches upon AI ethics, privacy, and the need to focus on user-centered AI design, as well as using AR/VR and wearable technologies.

From the blog:
"AI already impacts every aspect of daily life, and none more so than in assistive technology. According to the World Health Organization, up to 2.5 billion people worldwide require one or more assistive products. And with the ageing population, that number is expected to increase to 3.5 billion by 2050. From employment to education and daily living, assistive technology supports individuals with disabilities in achieving their potential and participating in society.”

Granted, the blog is intended to get the reader interested in signing up for the training that the Digital Learning Institute offers, though it also makes one consider the potential human benefits of AI use in assistive technology rather than just a way to cut costs. ~ Jim

#A11y #Accessibility #AssistiveTechnology #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #InclusiveDesign
#DigitalAccessibility #Privacy #DataSecurity #EthicalAI #AIEthics #AR #VR #WearableTech

https://www.digitallearninginstitute.com/blog/revolutionising-accessibility:-the-role-of-ai-in-assistive-technology

If you’re heading to the 2026 CSUN Assistive Technology Conference, make plans to join us on March 11 at 10:20 am for What’s New and Coming Up in JAWS, ZoomText, and Fusion.

Ryan Jones and Nathan Romney will share live demonstrations of the latest features, answer your questions, and give you a preview of what’s coming next.

Learn more and check out our full list of sessions: https://vispero.com/lp/csun-2026/

#CSUNATC26 #AssistiveTechnology #Accessibility

Five Years Using a Brain-Computer Interface: Rodney Gorham’s Experience with ALS

📰 Original title: What It’s Like to Have a Brain Implant for 5 Years

🤖 IA: It's not clickbait ✅
👥 Usuarios: It's not clickbait ✅

View full AI summary: https://killbait.com/en/five-years-using-a-brain-computer-interface-rodney-gorhams-experience-with-als/?redirpost=66c37d91-17fd-4bb9-828d-38134276f35a

#neuroscience #brain-computerinterface #als #assistivetechnology

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