Access On

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Access On is the National Federation of the Blind's home on mastodon for discussion about the role technology plays in living the life we want.
Learn about our latest technology advocacy campaigns, interesting items of tech news, our technology podcast, and the work of our Center of Excellence in Nonvisual Accessibility.
Posts regarding products and services are for informational purposes only and do not constitute an endorsement.
Learn about the National Federation of the Blindhttps://nfb.org
Visit our Center of Excellence in Nonvisual Accessibilityhttps://nfb.org/cena
Show threadAccess On11h ago
Subscribe to Access On anywhere you get podcasts, or download the MP3 for this episode from:
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Access On11h ago
Episode 32 of Access On, is on.
This week, Scott White joins us to discuss NFB Newsline. Hear about what the service offers, #NFB25 activities, and the new Android app available now in the Play Store.
We begin our series on podcasting as a blind person.
And our tech tip covers what to do if you’re browsing the web and accidentally close the wrong tab.
Access On6d ago
Show threadFreedom Scientific6d ago
@AccessOn Good Morning, please check out our latest blog post discussing the different license options. https://blog.freedomscientific.com/how-to-choose-the-right-jaws-fusion-or-zoomtext-software-edition-and-license/
How to Choose the Right JAWS, Fusion, or ZoomText Software Edition and License

Choosing the right Edition and License option can make a big difference in your JAWS®, ZoomText®, or Fusion™ software experience. Whether you’re a professional, a home user, or an organization prov…

Freedom Scientific Blog
Show threadAccess OnJun 26
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Access OnJun 26
Episode 31 of Access On, is on.
We speak with Brett Boyer, President of the NFB’s Tech Trainer’s Division, and Brian Buhrow, President of the NFB in Computer Science, about #NFB25 activities and how you can take part.
There’s widespread concern about JAWS pricing changes and the lack of transparency around their disclosure.
We discuss the new Oakley Meta Smart Glasses, and there’s plenty of other listener feedback.
Show threadAccess OnJun 19
Our tech tip discusses how to ensure that your laptop’s function keys perform their traditional functions so you can easily use them for screen reader commands.
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Access OnJun 19
Episode 30 of Access On, is on.
This week, we look ahead to just a few of the technology-related events at #NFB25 in New Orleans.
we discuss the National Federation of the Blind’s advocacy to promote the availability and accessibility of autonomous vehicles.
Listeners provide comment on Facebook #accessibility, seeking the perfect Windows email client and more.
Access OnJun 10
Episode 29 of Access On, is on.
Judy Dixon, Michael Feir and Heidi Taylor join Jonathan Mosen to discuss all that Apple revealed at its Worldwide Developers Conference keynote. We discuss version 26 of iOS, watchOS, MacOS, visionOS, and tvOS.
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Access OnJun 4
Episode 28 of Access On, is on.
This week, we’re excited to tell you about shopping online direct from the NFB’s Independence Market. Sean Seward gives us all the details, and discusses the Independence market at National Convention.
Then, we conclude our look at online meeting platforms with hosting and attending Zoom online meetings.
Subscribe to Access On wherever you get podcasts, or download this week’s episode as an mp3:
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Show threadAccess OnMay 28
Subscribe to Access On wherever you get podcasts, or download the MP3 of this week’s episode at:
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