Access On
by National Federation of the Blind
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About this podcast
Hosted by Jonathan Mosen, Access On features breaking technology news , product demonstrations, reviews, comparisons, and interviews about the fast-changing world of technology. We also welcome contributions from our listeners.
Follow Access On for news about computers, smartphones, AI, accessible appliances, blindness-specific devices including Braille displays, and more.
Whether you’re a tech expert, or you’re trying to make sense of it all, Access On has something for you.
Access On listeners benefit from the resources of the National Federation of the Blind, including our Center for Excellence in Nonvisual Accessibility, our extensive networks in the technology sector, and our many members with specialist knowledge of technology.
When it comes to access technology, Access On breaks the news, and makes the news.
Episodes
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- A comprehensive review and demonstration of BT Braille from Blazie Technologies · 2 h 30 min · Episode 99BT Braille is a portable computer available with a 20 or 40-cell Braille display. This episode of Access On contains the National Federation of the Blind's International Braille…
- All the news about NFBNewsline® · 1 h 5 min · Episode 98This week, we speak with Jack Mendez about NFB Newsline®, which offers a huge selection of newspapers, magazines, and other information. Jack describes what the service does, the…
- A European perspective on access tech advocacy, and iOS 27 feedback · 59 min · Episode 97This week: Monarch discount for NFB members, and low interest loans available 0:00:00. To apply, visit the Monarch Low Interest Loan Application Form. The future of Envision…
- Blind people shaping the future of smart glasses, Muse from meta, and listener feedback · 1 h 0 min · Episode 96This week: National Federation of the Blind President Mark Riccobono discusses smart glasses and their use by the blind 0:00:00 My Meta glasses no longer say who's calling…
- A review of iOS 27 · 1 h 15 min · Episode 95We devote this week's episode to a review of iOS 27, the operating system that powers iPhone. Here are the major sections of the review. Introduction 0:00:00 Compatible devices…
- Microsoft's Chief Accessibility Officer, the Director and Deputy-director of NLS, and the NFB's Accessibility Excellence initiatives · 1 h 2 min · Episode 94Join us for our iOS27 Access On webinar 0:00:00 Participate in the NVAccess Satisfaction survey 0:02:17 Microsoft's Chief Accessibility Officer, NeilBarnett 0:02:48 National…
- Seeking your feedback on smart glasses backlash, RIM for iOS, and more from our Vendor Showcase · 1 h 3 min · Episode 93In this week's episode: Introduction 0:00:00 President Riccobono comments on some technology matters 0:01:36 Updates to Android 0:08:33 How have people found switching to…
- A recap of Apple's Surprise and Shine event · 1 h 18 min · Episode 92In his first public event as Apple CEO, John Ternus led the Surprise and Shine keynote. Access On host Jonathan Mosen is joined by Judy Dixon, Lina Howard and Heidi Taylor to…
- More on structured discovery in tech, processing printed receipts, and touch screens on airlines · 58 min · Episode 91This week on Access on: Looking ahead to our Apple event recap 0:00:00 More on structured discovery in technology 0:03:20 I don't want AI writing forced on me 0:20:42 Blind…
- Using principles of structured discovery when learning technology · 1 h 4 min · Episode 90We return to the National Federation of the Blind's national convention to bring you a seminar conducted by our Accessibility Excellence team on applying principles of structured…
- Concluding our AI seminar, and we take you to the technology vendor showcase · 1 h 2 min · Episode 89We return to national convention for the conclusion of our AI seminar. Then, we take you for the first time this year to our Vendor Showcase. Here is what you can hear, and when…
- More from our AI seminar · 59 min · Episode 88We return to our national convention in Austin, Texas, for the next part of our AI seminar. Charles Hiser, Ron Miller, and Kennedy Zimnik discuss using AI to assist with personal…
- Making music with AI, and AI-assisted coding · 1 h 3 min · Episode 87This week's episode of Access On takes you for our first visit to the National Federation of the Blind's 2026 national convention in Austin, Texas. We bring you the first part of…
- Listener feedback from around the world · 59 min · Episode 86On this week's Access On, we delve into our busy email box for a selection of contributions from listeners around the world. A reminder that we index our episodes by chapter, so…
- More on creating websites from a blindness perspective, and the bitter-sweet experience of using Plaud Note Pro · 1 h 1 min · Episode 85In this week's episode of Access On: Our next Access On webinar is on Zoom recorders 0:00:00 Ghost 0:02:36 Static Site Generators 0:07:15 Micro.blog 0:12:30 SquareSpace and Wix…
- Part Two of our Look at Creating Websites · 1 h 9 min · Episode 84This week, we continue our series on creating websites, with a look at two of the most popular content management systems. WordPress 0:00:00 Drupal 0:38:45 Closing and contact…
- Part One of our Look at Creating Websites · 56 min · Episode 83The building blocks of the web 0:01:02 The importance of semantic structure 0:24:38 Introduction to content management systems 0:43:47 Closing and contact info 0:54:51
- Summarize podcasts with Snipcast, getting a Waymo in Austin, and are people getting the screen reader that best meets their requirements? · 1 h 1 min · Episode 82This week on Access On: Getting a Waymo in Austin 0:00:00 Summarize and transcribe podcasts with Snipcast 0:02:46 Apple won't refund my subscription to an inaccessible app…
- Looking ahead to #NFB26, and listener feedback · 1 h 0 min · Episode 81This week on Access On: Register for our Access On gaming webinar 0:00:00 Technology-related events at #NFB26 0:01:35 Brett Boyer, president of the NFB's Assistive Technology…
- The BrailleNote Evolve from HumanWare · 2 h 3 min · Episode 80This week's Access On features a comprehensive review and demonstration of BrailleNote Evolve, the latest generation of BrailleNote from HumanWare running Windows 11 Pro. here…
