We love hearing how K-12 students use our assistive technology to learn and grow. If you know a student who uses Vispero JAWS, ZoomText, or Fusion software, consider nominating them for Student of the Month.

It’s a great way to share their story and recognize the effort they put into their education. Learn more: https://www.freedomscientific.com/studentofthemonth-2/

#StudentOfTheMonth #FreedomScientific #AssistiveTechnology #ScreenReader

𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 | 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟯, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱

Today, we recognize the strength, resilience, and valuable contributions of persons with disabilities worldwide. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱, "𝗙𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀," reminds us that true social progress happens when everyone is included and empowered.

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀:
- Raises awareness about the challenges persons with disabilities face daily.
- Promotes accessibility and inclusion in education, employment, healthcare, and public life.
- Encourages communities to break barriers, challenge stereotypes, and support equal rights.
- Celebrates achievements and contributions of persons with disabilities.

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗖𝗮𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗮 𝗗𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲:
- Advocate for accessible infrastructure in your community.
- Use inclusive language and promote respectful representation.
- Support organizations working for disability rights and services.
- Ensure your workplace, school, or events are accessible to all.
- Educate yourself and others about disability rights and inclusion.

𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿:
Accessibility benefits everyone—innovations like voice-controlled tech, adaptive devices, and inclusive design improve life for all.

Together, let’s build societies where every person has equal opportunity to thrive.

#DisabilityInclusion #AccessibilityForAll #InclusiveSociety #DisabilityRights #EndDiscrimination #AssistiveTechnology #EqualOpportunities #InclusiveFuture #SocialProgress #BreakBarriers #SCABPharmacy

Reposting. Slots available.

After a short break, I’m returning to accessibility training services.

I provide one-on-one training for blind and visually impaired users across multiple platforms. My teaching is practical and goal-driven: not just commands, but confidence, independence, and efficient workflows that carry into daily life, study, and work.

I cover:
iOS: VoiceOver gestures, rotor navigation, Braille displays, Safari, text editing, Mail and Calendars, Shortcuts, and making the most of iOS apps for productivity, communication, and entertainment.
macOS: VoiceOver from basics to advanced, Trackpad Commander, Safari and Mail, iWork and Microsoft Office, file management, Terminal, audio tools, and system upkeep.
Windows: NVDA and JAWS from beginner to advanced. Training includes Microsoft Office, Outlook, Teams, Zoom, web browsing, customizing screen readers, handling less accessible apps, and scripting basics.
Android: TalkBack gestures, the built-in Braille keyboard and Braille display support, text editing, app accessibility, privacy and security settings, and everyday phone and tablet use.
Linux: Orca and Speakup, console navigation, package management, distro setup, customizing desktops, and accessibility under Wayland.

Concrete goals I can help you achieve:
Set up a new phone, tablet, or computer
Send and manage email independently
Browse the web safely and efficiently
Work with documents, spreadsheets, and presentations
Manage files and cloud storage
Use social media accessibly
Work with Braille displays and keyboards
Install and configure accessible software across platforms
Troubleshoot accessibility issues and build reliable workflows
Make the most of AI in a useful, productive way
Grow from beginner skills to advanced, efficient daily use

I bring years of lived experience as a blind user of these systems. I teach not only what manuals say, but the real-world shortcuts, workarounds, and problem-solving skills that make technology practical and enjoyable.

Remote training is available worldwide.

Pricing: fair and flexible — contact me for a quote. Discounts available for multi-session packages and ongoing weekly training.

Contact:
UK: 07447 931232
US: 772-766-7331
If these don’t work for you, email me at aaron.graham.hewitt@gmail.com

If you, or someone you know, could benefit from personalized accessibility training, I’d be glad to help.

#Accessibility #Blind #VisuallyImpaired #ScreenReaders #JAWS #NVDA #VoiceOver #TalkBack #Braille #AssistiveTechnology #DigitalInclusion #InclusiveTech #LinuxAccessibility #WindowsAccessibility #iOSAccessibility #AndroidAccessibility #MacAccessibility #Orca #ATTraining #TechTraining #AccessibleTech

We talk a lot about inclusive tech, yet simple accessibility tools often don’t exist.
I’m developing NaviFut, a foot mouse that allows full computer control using your foot instead of your hands.
Would love your feedback to reach people who might benefit.

The link to my campaign where you can get the foot mouse is here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1385424103/reinventing-the-mouse-with-your-feet

#accessibility #rsi #assistivetechnology #technology #ergonomics #foot #mouse #innovation #handsfree

Upcoming Webinar: Discover the Power of Meta Smart Glasses
Fighting Blindness, in partnership with the DigiCoach Project, is delighted to invite you to an exciting free webinar exploring the Meta Smart Glasses — a groundbreaking piece of wearable technology that combines audio, camera, and AI assistance to support greater independence for people who are blind or vision-impaired.

🗣️ Presented by Digi Coaches: Jackie McBrearty & Stuart Haxell
Join Jackie and Stuart as they take you through the features of the Meta glasses — from using voice commands and taking photos, to making video calls and much, much more. Learn how these glasses can enhance daily life, improve navigation, and make staying connected easier than ever.

💬 The session will include a live Q&A, giving you the chance to ask any questions you have about setup, usage, or accessibility features.

📅 Date: Monday, 17th November
🕖 Time: 7:00 p.m. (Irish time)
💻 Location: Online via Zoom

👉 Register now to secure your place: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_SUeXMfLdTESjkD3H65Be1A

Don’t miss this chance to get hands-on insights and practical tips directly from Digi Coaches who use and teach this technology every day.

💡 The DigiCoach Project is a partnership between Fighting Blindness and St John of God Liffey Services, proudly funded by Rethink Ireland.

#Accessibility #AssistiveTechnology #VisionImpairment #MetaGlasses #SmartGlasses #WearableTech #DigitalInclusion #IndependentLiving #DigiCoach #FightingBlindness #RethinkIreland #InclusiveTech #Ireland

Carnegie Mellon University: CMU Researchers Use AI To Turn Everyday Objects Into Proactive Assistants. “Carnegie Mellon University researchers have developed an AI system that enables everyday objects to anticipate people’s needs and move to assist them, opening new possibilities for seamless human-computer interaction in daily life.”

https://rbfirehose.com/2025/11/13/carnegie-mellon-university-cmu-researchers-use-ai-to-turn-everyday-objects-into-proactive-assistants/

This is a real long shot, but does anyone happen to have any documentation for the Papenmeier Notex 40P? I bought one because old gadgets are cool, but even Papenmeier don't have any documentation for it (I emailed them and everything).
Please boost for reach :)

#blind #assistiveTechnology #assistive_technology #braille #brailleDisplay #braileNoteTaker #Papenmeier #notex #madeInWestGermany #retro #vintage #fedihelp

💻 This Wednesday at 7:30 PM ET! Join Smart Tools, Smart Spending with @LizBottner and @CoreyGrandstaff to learn how blind users afford and use assistive tech to boost financial independence. 🔗 pennyforward.com/membership #AssistiveTechnology #BlindTech

Huge growth projected for the Vision Impairment Devices Market. Set to hit US$ 10.7 Billion by 2035 with a strong 7.9% CAGR, fueled by breakthroughs in AI and Assistive Tech. Read the article here:
https://www.openpr.com/news/4256421/vision-impairment-devices-market-to-reach-us-10-7-bn-by-2035
#VisionImpairment #AssistiveTechnology #AI #MedTech #Innovation

3D printing in education & tactile technology in sport, are just two ways technology is revolutionising access to community for people who are blind or vision impaired.

Have you used 3D printing or other tactile technology? Tell us about it!

3D printing use in education: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-12-03/school-for-vision-impaired-3d-models-finger-glance/104643348

AFL touch and track technology: https://www.afl.com.au/news/1346638/a-first-for-australian-sport-telstra-touch-and-track-technology-launches-at-marvel-stadium

#A11Y #Accessibility #Blind #VisionImpaired #AssistiveTechnology

I really liked the video you did yesterday, @stephenrobles.
I think Comet is better anyway, and it’s more accessible for screen readers and other assistive technology.
#Accessibility #AssistiveTechnology #AI #CometBrowser

Bookshare is at Closing the Gap Conference this week! Meet us at Booth 110.

Bookshare is the world’s largest library of ebooks for people who read differently. The collection has over 1.3 million titles and empowers tens of thousands of people who cannot read traditional books due to disabilities like blindness, low vision, and dyslexia.

#CTG2025 #Bookshare #AssistiveTechnology #A11y

A YouTube short from Guide Dogs UK about how the Meta smart glasses can be useful for blind people. In this case, when shopping.

https://youtube.com/shorts/oIPO7Hzda7s

Other non Meta options are available.

#a11y #Vision #AssistiveTechnology

New Podcast Episode: InnoSearch AI – Redefining Accessible Online Shopping

In Episode 145 of White Canes Connect, Patrick Long and Bryan Vuong share how InnoSearch is making online shopping, flight booking, and food/grocery delivery accessible for blind and low-vision users through a screen-reader friendly platform and phone line.

Listen here 👉 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/innosearch-ai-redefining-accessible-online-shopping/id1592248709?i=1000728863984

#Accessibility #BlindCommunity #InclusiveDesign #AssistiveTechnology #InnoSearchAI #AccessibleShopping #WhiteCanesConnect

Heute, am Tag der Legasthenie und Dyskalkulie, möchte ich euch Technologien vorstellen, ohne die mein Studium zum Teil gar nicht möglich wäre.

In meinem neuen Blogpost geht es um drei Tools, die mir jede Woche helfen. Dabei geht es neben klassischer Vorlesesoftware auch um neue Möglichkeiten, die durch Large Language Models entstehen.

https://anton-tartz.de/2025/09/die-besten-legasthenie-tools-fuer-das-studium/

#Legasthenie #LRS #Studium #Inklusion #AssistiveTechnology #Barrierefreiheit #DigitalTools

Slots still available.

After a short break, I’m returning to accessibility training services.

I provide one-on-one training for blind and visually impaired users across multiple platforms. My teaching is practical and goal-driven: not just commands, but confidence, independence, and efficient workflows that carry into daily life, study, and work.

I cover:
iOS: VoiceOver gestures, rotor navigation, Braille displays, Safari, text editing, Mail and Calendars, Shortcuts, and making the most of iOS apps for productivity, communication, and entertainment.
macOS: VoiceOver from basics to advanced, Trackpad Commander, Safari and Mail, iWork and Microsoft Office, file management, Terminal, audio tools, and system upkeep.
Windows: NVDA and JAWS from beginner to advanced. Training includes Microsoft Office, Outlook, Teams, Zoom, web browsing, customizing screen readers, handling less accessible apps, and scripting basics.
Android: TalkBack gestures, the built-in Braille keyboard and Braille display support, text editing, app accessibility, privacy and security settings, and everyday phone and tablet use.
Linux: Orca and Speakup, console navigation, package management, distro setup, customizing desktops, and accessibility under Wayland.

Concrete goals I can help you achieve:
Set up a new phone, tablet, or computer
Send and manage email independently
Browse the web safely and efficiently
Work with documents, spreadsheets, and presentations
Manage files and cloud storage
Use social media accessibly
Work with Braille displays and keyboards
Install and configure accessible software across platforms
Troubleshoot accessibility issues and build reliable workflows
Make the most of AI in a useful, productive way
Grow from beginner skills to advanced, efficient daily use

I bring years of lived experience as a blind user of these systems. I teach not only what manuals say, but the real-world shortcuts, workarounds, and problem-solving skills that make technology practical and enjoyable.

Remote training is available worldwide.

Pricing: fair and flexible — contact me for a quote. Discounts available for multi-session packages and ongoing weekly training.

Contact:
UK: 07447 931232
US: 772-766-7331
If these don’t work for you, email me at aaron.graham.hewitt@gmail.com

If you, or someone you know, could benefit from personalized accessibility training, I’d be glad to help.

#Accessibility #Blind #VisuallyImpaired #ScreenReaders #JAWS #NVDA #VoiceOver #TalkBack #Braille #AssistiveTechnology #DigitalInclusion #InclusiveTech #LinuxAccessibility #WindowsAccessibility #iOSAccessibility #AndroidAccessibility #MacAccessibility #Orca #ATTraining #TechTraining #AccessibleTech

After a short break, I’m returning to accessibility training services.

I provide one-on-one training for blind and visually impaired users across multiple platforms. My teaching is practical and goal-driven: not just commands, but confidence, independence, and efficient workflows that carry into daily life, study, and work.

I cover:
iOS: VoiceOver gestures, rotor navigation, Braille displays, Safari, text editing, Mail and Calendars, Shortcuts, and making the most of iOS apps for productivity, communication, and entertainment.
macOS: VoiceOver from basics to advanced, Trackpad Commander, Safari and Mail, iWork and Microsoft Office, file management, Terminal, audio tools, and system upkeep.
Windows: NVDA and JAWS from beginner to advanced. Training includes Microsoft Office, Outlook, Teams, Zoom, web browsing, customizing screen readers, handling less accessible apps, and scripting basics.
Android: TalkBack gestures, the built-in Braille keyboard and Braille display support, text editing, app accessibility, privacy and security settings, and everyday phone and tablet use.
Linux: Orca and Speakup, console navigation, package management, distro setup, customizing desktops, and accessibility under Wayland.

Concrete goals I can help you achieve:
Set up a new phone, tablet, or computer
Send and manage email independently
Browse the web safely and efficiently
Work with documents, spreadsheets, and presentations
Manage files and cloud storage
Use social media accessibly
Work with Braille displays and keyboards
Install and configure accessible software across platforms
Troubleshoot accessibility issues and build reliable workflows
Make the most of AI in a useful, productive way
Grow from beginner skills to advanced, efficient daily use

I bring years of lived experience as a blind user of these systems. I teach not only what manuals say, but the real-world shortcuts, workarounds, and problem-solving skills that make technology practical and enjoyable.

Remote training is available worldwide.

Pricing: fair and flexible — contact me for a quote. Discounts available for multi-session packages and ongoing weekly training.

Contact:
UK: 07447 931232
US: 772-766-7331
If these don’t work for you, email me at aaron.graham.hewitt@gmail.com

If you, or someone you know, could benefit from personalized accessibility training, I’d be glad to help.

#Accessibility #Blind #VisuallyImpaired #ScreenReaders #JAWS #NVDA #VoiceOver #TalkBack #Braille #AssistiveTechnology #DigitalInclusion #InclusiveTech #LinuxAccessibility #WindowsAccessibility #iOSAccessibility #AndroidAccessibility #MacAccessibility #Orca #ATTraining #TechTraining #AccessibleTech

Join us at techFEST 2025, South Australia’s largest FREE event showcasing the latest in assistive technology on Thursday 9 October 2025 at U City.

Whether you're looking to have the latest built-in accessibility features on devices such as your iPhone explained or seeking better tools and support on your blind or low vision journey, techFEST 2025 is the perfect place to get personalised guidance See What’s Possible at techFEST 2025 and register TODAY via >> https://bit.ly/2025techFEST

Presented by See Differently and proudly supported by HumanWare .

#TechFest2025 #AssistiveTechnology #Accessibility #Innovation #SeeWhatsPossible

Less than 20 minutes until the live Q&A for Perspective AT. This new iPhone app gives private, on-device answers to assistive technology questions using Apple Intelligence in iOS 26. Core OS commands are free, with optional one-time purchase for specialized commands.
Join live at 12:30 CT: https://youtube.com/live/a1m2oz70idY?feature=share
Beta: https://testflight.apple.com/join/rNrm5Bjw
Blog: https://taylorarndt.substack.com/p/perspective-at-beta-now-available
#Accessibility #AssistiveTechnology #AppleIntelligence #iOS26

Perspective AT is now in beta.
It’s a new iPhone app that provides on-device answers to assistive technology questions—private, accessible, and built with Apple Intelligence on iOS 26.
Read the full announcement: https://taylorarndt.substack.com/p/perspective-at-beta-now-available
#Accessibility #AssistiveTechnology #BlindTech #AppleIntelligence #iOS26 #ATCommunity #Inclusion