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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 ex... more

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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 people scanning and being sent receipts 0:22:59 Digitizing my DVD collectio... more

We 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 discovery to learning technology. This helps you problem solve, and ada... more

We 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. Attend our Access On webinar, Design with ScreenReader users in Mind 0:... more

We 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 and professional writing projects and working with images. Here is what... more

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Episode: Concluding our AI seminar, and we take you to the technology vendor showcase
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Episode: Concluding our AI seminar, and we take you to the technology vendor showcase
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Episode: Concluding our AI seminar, and we take you to the technology vendor showcase
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Episode: Concluding our AI seminar, and we take you to the technology vendor showcase
Kennedy Zimnik
Guest speaker, NFB access tech lead
National Federation of the Blind
Episode: More from our AI seminar
Jack Mendez
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National Federation of the Blind
Episode: Making music with AI, and AI-assisted coding
JJ Meadow
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AC Guys
Episode: Making music with AI, and AI-assisted coding
Brett Boyer
President of the Tech Trainers Division
National Federation of the Blind
Episode: Looking ahead to #NFB26, and listener feedback

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Jonathan Mosen
Host of Access On

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 29 ratings
  • Jonathan Mosen and the NFB belong together. Unstoppable!

    I highly recommend this podcast

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The host and NFB bring a strong credibility on accessibility.
Content is practical and tech-forward for blind users.
Guest mix is varied and knowledge-rich, with actionable takeaways.

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New research on blind people and AI, and how to make iOS dictation more accurate
Q: When you step back from the report, what's the one headline you want listeners to understand about blind and disabled people's relationship with AI right now?
The main takeaway is that AI has huge potential to level the playing field and increase accessibility, but it's not yet fully reliable or safe in every context; it requires nuance, ongoing oversight, and improvements to prevent harm.
A look at some smartphone visual interpretation apps
Q: Could you read the whole document to me?
The assistant explains that reading an entire document aloud is impractical due to length, but can summarize key points such as interest rates and rewards, and can read specific sections or answer questions about the text.
Beginning our series on the smart home
Q: How do standards like Matter and Thread impact accessibility?
Matter and Thread create a common language for devices to talk to each other, reducing fragmentation and enabling consistent, accessible setup and control across ecosystems like Google Home and Apple Home.
Beginning our series on the smart home
Q: What are the core benefits of smart home devices for blind users?
Smart home devices offer hands-free control, audible feedback, and the ability to confirm actions through spoken or displayed cues, which together reduce the need to navigate physical interfaces and multiple apps.
NVDA in the Past, Present, and Future
Q: How has NVDA progressed in the Windows ecosystem and what makes it competitive with proprietary options like JAWS and Microsoft's Narrator?
NVDA has evolved to offer broad functionality, extensive community contributions, and a strong cost-to-value proposition since it is free, which makes it a viable alternative especially for those with funding constraints; it remains a choice due to its flexible model and ongoing improvements, with a focus on openness and collaboration rather than direct feature-for-feature replication of competitors.

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A technology-focused show centered on accessibility, practical how-tos, and policy in the blind and low-vision tech community. Episodes commonly cover mainstream tech announcements, hands-on product demos, and real-world usage tips for assistive technologies, often weaving in listener feedback and federation updates. A standout trait is the ongoing collaboration with advocacy networks, producing deep dives into devices like braille note-takers, smart home gear, and AI-assisted tools, with a clear emphasis on open standards, accessibility testing, and practical workflows. Listeners are likely technophiles who value hands-on guidance, credible expert perspectives, and community-driven resources for navigating a rapidly evolving tech landscape... more

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