At work I've been making sure our client's site works correctly with JAWS. I learned that JAWS can be very expensive and that there are OTHER screen readers.
People who USE screen readers: Is JAWS worth the money and worth being on #Windows for?
Is Orca decent?
What about the "multiplatform" System Access To Go? Does it do the job decently enough?
#AssistiveTechnology #ScreenReaders #JAWS #Orca #VoiceOver #SystemAccessToGo #508
#Poll are you #Vegan, #Vegetarian, and use #AssistiveTechnology to "read" #Mastodon ? #AltText
I thought that some of you might find this interesting, since so many in the Fediverse genuinely care about accessibility.
Note: The description was taken from the Top Tech Tidbits newsletter. The second link is to the article itself.
https://www.toptechtidbits.com/tidbits2025/06192025/index.html
"This article provides an updated guide for enhancing the accessibility of social media posts, focusing on critical elements like alt text, fonts, hashtags, and content warnings. It emphasizes practical tips to create inclusive content that can be navigated by individuals using screen readers and other assistive technologies."
https://a2i.co.uk/blog/accessible-social-media-content/
#accessibility #AltText #Android #AssistiveTechnology #blind #ContentWarnings #fonts #hashtags #inclusion #IOS #NVDA #posts #ScreenReaders #SocialMedia #Talkback #technology #Windows
#FreeBSD provides the Ports Collection, a convenient way to install applications. Some ports allow users to configure options before building and installing. By default, this configuration is done through an interactive menu in the terminal.
To improve readability and #Accessibility especially for users with low vision or color blindness, it's important to offer simple and customizable color options. These features have recently been implemented and documented in the preview version of the FreeBSD Accessibility Handbook:
https://freebsd-accessibility-9d667f.gitlab.io/en/books/accessibility/colors/index.html#colors-ports
The next step is to extend these features to all terminal-based graphical components.
I'd love to hear from you:
Do you use any accessibility features in the terminal?
Which color-related assistive technologies make the biggest difference in your daily workflow?
Together, we can make FreeBSD more accessible for everyone. #ThePowerForEveryone #FreeBSD #Accessibility #OpenSource #LowVision #ColorBlindness #AssistiveTechnology #AccessibilityMatters
Aira at Corpus Christi International Airport ✈️
Corpus Christi International Airport is now an Aira Access Partner, enhancing accessibility for travelers who are blind or have low vision! 📱🌍 Travelers can now use the Aira Explorer app to connect with highly trained Visual Interpreters who provide on-demand, real-time visual information.
This complimentary service helps remove barriers, allowing for greater independence and a seamless travel experience, whether navigating terminals, reading signs, or checking flight information.
Aira in action at CRP: https://www.kiiitv.com/article/news/local/aira-app-empowers-visually-impaired-corpus-christi-airport/503-8f21ab1f-9920-4195-b75e-031a63cb9bee
#AssistiveTechnology #Accessibility #InclusiveTechnology #BlindCommunity #LowVision
Artificial Intelligence and Assistive Technologies: A Practical Guide
AI is more than just ChatGPT. Hype around chatbots is distracting us from the really useful technologies which could change lives.
In this article, I explore how LLM-based tech and other AI are being used as assistive technologies.
#Development #Guidelines
What I wish I knew when learning ARIA · How to approach an often neglected part of web interfaces https://ilo.im/164p3o
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#ARIA #AssistiveTechnology #Accessibility #Interactivity #Browser #WebDesign #WebDev #Frontend #HTML #CSS
Meet Claire Stanley, a passionate advocate for blind and low-vision rights and Director of Advocacy & Governmental Affairs for the American Council of the Blind. Learn about her journey, her work, and how technology like Aira supports her independence.
Read More: https://aira.io/claire-stanley-advocate-for-blind-and-low-vision-rights/
#Accessibility #Advocacy #BlindCommunity #AssistiveTechnology
Really wishing there was a good textbook reading app for someone with both visual and cognitive #disabilities.
I just started a new course at Colorado Christian University, and this week's reading is 7 chapters from a book called Introducing Christian Doctrine—which is pretty heavy stuff. I've been struggling just to get through the first chapter.
I tried reading in Word with JAWS, but quick navigation keys keep getting disabled, and adding comments isn’t very accessible. So I switched to the ePub version in Bookworm, which lets me add bookmarks, named bookmarks, and comments. That’s been a huge help.
For notes, I’m using Joplin, which works well for organizing thoughts in Markdown. And when I hit a sentence I don’t understand—like “propounded dogmatically” (what even is that?)—I just open Copilot in the browser and ask for a plain-language explanation.
It’s not perfect, but it’s working. I just wish there were tools designed with both cognitive load and screen reader accessibility in mind. Reading theology is hard enough without fighting the tech too.
(My degree is in computer science, but theology is part of the core curriculum.)
#disability #multipleDisabilities #Accessibility #JAWS #ScreenReader #CognitiveDisability #ActuallyAutistic #Autism #Blind #Neurodivergent #NeurodivergentBlind #BookwormReader #JoplinNotes #Joplin #Markdown #TheologyStudent #Christian #ChristianUniversity #InclusiveTech #EdTech #AccessibleReading #DisabilityInEducation #StudyTools #ePub #AssistiveTechnology #MastodonEdu
@mastoblind @main @actuallyautistic @neurodivergentblind
FreeBSD offers a wide range of accessibility features for users with low vision. Some of these features are built directly into the system, while others are available as installable packages, including:
Window scaling, Visual feedback to locate the mouse cursor, Highly legible fonts tailored for low vision, High-contrast themes, Magnification tools, and much more.
I'd love to hear from you: Do you use any accessibility features? Which assistive technologies for low vision make the biggest difference in your daily computing?
Together, we can make FreeBSD more accessible for everyone. #ThePowerForEveryone
#FreeBSD #Accessibility #LowVision #AssistiveTechnology #OpenSource #TechForGood #Inclusion #VisualAccessibility #Community #UNIX
About a month ago, I had the privilege of presenting #FreeBSD at the Institute for the Blind in Milan, during an event held in connection with #GAAD (Global Accessibility Awareness Day). It was a profoundly meaningful experience that deepened my commitment to digital accessibility and the development of assistive technologies.
I'm excited to share that the #Accessibility Handbook, focused on vision-related assistive technologies in FreeBSD, is nearly complete. This task has been made possible thanks to the tireless dedication of FreeBSD community volunteers and the support of the @FreeBSDFoundation for new projects and documentation centered on visual accessibility.
#UNIX #OpenSource #A11Y #Inclusion #VisionImpairment #ColorBlindness #LowVision #Blindness #ScreenReader #Braille #Documentation #AssistiveTechnology
Adapt or Design, a twelve-part project of 99% Invisible in three acts.
1. Single Handed dives into assistive designs for people with one functional hand.
2. Broken Plexus explores design hacks and mods that can help with long-term recoveries.
3. Left to Write is a three-piece set about adaptive writing technologies, including single-handed keyboards and typing systems.
Calling anyone with ears, England or Wales. There's a clinical trial of assistive technology, EarSwitch, that's running out of time to recruit enough volunteers.
(An ad was running today in my local surgery.)
You've got voluntary control of your ear muscles? Maybe take a look at helping out.
[EDIT they're looking for people with motor-neurological disability. H/t @kestral ]
Innovating Today 💡
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Inspiring Change
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Shaping Tomorrow
#Journey #Startup #Blind #Tech #AssistiveTechnology #Innovation #Inclusivity #LowVision
Good vs Bad AI (or ML vs AI): I have decades of experience in creating artisanally hand-crafted typos and errors and have no interest in statistically generating my mistakes! https://michaelhans.com/eclecticism/2025/05/16/good-vs-bad-ai-or-ml-vs-ai
#AI #ArtificialIntelligence #AssistiveTechnology #ChatGPT #MachineLearning #ML #Geekery #Tech
#Development #Proposals
ARIA notify · Let’s make dynamic content changes more accessible https://ilo.im/163ozo
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#Accessibility #AssistiveTechnology #ScreenReader #Notifications #Content #Browser #API #WebDev #Frontend #ARIA
Nog 7 dagen te gaan!
Op vrijdag 16 mei van 13:30 tot 16:00 uur vindt de 9e editie van Envisioners Day plaats op ons kantoor in Rotterdam.
Kom langs, test de nieuwste functies van de Envision app, de Envision Glasses en de ally app, deel je mening en ontmoet andere mensen die technologie voor mensen die blind of slechtziend zijn belangrijk vinden.
Meld je aan via envisionersday@letsenvision.com en doe mee!
#Wearables #AssistiveTechnology #Nederlandse #Dutch #Netherlands
vanessa has low vision & ally helps her pick the best coat for the day in Leiden! on the go? experience hands-free ai assistance on the Envision Glasses. book your demo free today.
#LetsEnvision #PerceivePossibility #AllyEverywhere #ArtificialIntelligence #AI4Good #Accessibility #Wearables #AssistiveTechnology #CSUN #CSUN25 #CSUNAT25
Celebrate the anniversary of Apple's VoiceOver! Join us as we reflect on its impact, from its debut on the iPhone 3GS to its current ubiquity. Discover how VoiceOver revolutionized accessibility and continues to empower users across all devices. #AppleVoiceOver #Accessibility #AppleVoiceOver #Accessibility #iPhone3GS #TechAnniversary #InclusiveTech #AssistiveTechnology #BlindCommunity #TechForGood #Innovation #Apple
Source: 3playmedia.com
From the article: "The online gaming community is one of vibrance and diversity. It is also enormous: More than 216 million people in the U.S. play video games regularly, and the booming industry is expected to grow to $321 billion by 2026 globally.
"Of the Americans that play video games, 46 million have one or more disabilities. For all consumers to enjoy their favorite video games, the games must be accessible to them. This need creates a large demand for accessibility in the gaming space."
#Disabled #Gamers #Disability #Accessibility #AssistiveTechnology
https://www.3playmedia.com/blog/the-rise-of-accessible-gaming/
