Access On

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Publishes	Weekly	Episodes	77	Founded	2 years ago
Number of Listeners		Categories	Tech NewsNewsTechnology

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create your own private secure network with Tailscale, a new smart scale from Renpho, and moving apps on the Windows taskbar

On this week's episode of Access On: Join us for an Access On webinar on outdoor wayfinding 0:00 Create your own secure private network with Tailscale 1:58 Apple memories, and making surround sound recordings 38:08 BBC domestic streams, and NFB Newsl... more

20 May 2026 • 1 hr 1 min

New research on blind people and AI, and how to make iOS dictation more accurate

This week on Access On;

New research on AI and blind people 0:00 Exporting Ootunes Recordings 44:42 BBC domestic streams outside the UK 47:51 Smart home automation 49:34 Substack accessibility 51:19 Tech tip, training iOS dictation 54:13 Closing an... more

13 May 2026 • 58 min

A look at some smartphone visual interpretation apps

This week's Access On presents highlights from our Access On Webinar covering some of the smartphone AI visual interpretation apps. Here's what is covered, and when.

Introduction 0:00 Seeing AI 2:30 The Be My AI feature in Be My Eyes 13:51 Google G... more

6 May 2026 • 1 hr 14 min

John Ternus to become Apples nextCEO, and concluding our look at the smart home

This week on Access on:

John Ternus to become Apple's CEO. What might it mean for accessibility 0:00 An examination of home audio options 14:45 Obtaining support for your smart home 39:55 Jonathan Mosen describes his smart home, and Josh.ai 40:44 C... more

29 Apr 2026 • 1 hr 1 min

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Recent Guests

Dr. Ariel Silverman

Director of Research at the American Foundation for the Blind (AFB)

American Foundation for the Blind

Episode: New research on blind people and AI, and how to make iOS dictation more accurate

Stephen Palachek

From Maryland Department of Disabilities

Maryland Department of Disabilities

Episode: More on the smart home, an inaccessible Ray-Bam meta repair experience, and iOS status cells explained

Lindsay Patterson

From Tumble Media

Tumble Media

Episode: Brava shuts down, an accessible web-based podcast creation tools for students, and ongoing concerns with the new Outlook

Peter Walters

From Independence Science

Independence Science

Episode: Brava shuts down, an accessible web-based podcast creation tools for students, and ongoing concerns with the new Outlook

Dave Andrews

Adjacent to the International Braille and Technology Center panelist

Unspecified

Episode: Apple at 50, blind people and our allies shaping Apple accessibility innovation

Mike May

Early adopter and technology advocate

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Episode: Apple at 50, blind people and our allies shaping Apple accessibility innovation

Bonnie Mosen

Contributor who used Apple II in college

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Episode: Apple at 50, blind people and our allies shaping Apple accessibility innovation

Karen Navy

Formerly of Raze.computing, key early innovator

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Episode: Apple at 50, blind people and our allies shaping Apple accessibility innovation

Robin Christopherson

Demo presenter for Omni Describer

Episode: Machine-driven custom audio description with Omni Describer, and listener feedback on a range of topics

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Jonathan Mosen

Host of Access On

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 28 ratings

Jonathan Mosen and the NFB belong together. Unstoppable!
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High-quality discussions on mainstream tech with a strong accessibility focus.

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Apple Podcasts	#248	United States/Technology
Apple Podcasts	#225	United Kingdom/Technology
Apple Podcasts	#245	Germany/Technology
Apple Podcasts	#122	Argentina/Technology
Apple Podcasts	#215	South Africa/Technology
Apple Podcasts	#245	Israel/Technology

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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 and assistive tech, blending news, hands-on demonstrations, product reviews, and interviews with leaders and advocates in the field. Episodes often explore screen readers, Braille devices, smart-home usability, and mainstream tech through an accessibility lens, with practical tips and real-user experiences. A standout pattern is collaborators from disability organizations and tech companies shaping policy, standards, and user-centric design—making it a go-to for listeners who want both industry context and actionable accessibility insights.

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3. Lindsay Patterson
4. Peter Walters
5. Dave Andrews
6. Mike May
7. Bonnie Mosen
8. Karen Navy

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