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Quill
Ally Solos Glasses
JAWS 2026
Envision
Earshot
Ios 26
Image Description Toolkit
Outlook
Assistive Technology
Vispero
Vibe Coding

Technology from a Blindness Perspective

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Main Menu Live June 24, 2026

Join us for a closer look at two apps in development: Earshot, a fully customizable podcast app in beta for iOS, and Quill, a customizable text editor coming to Windows and Mac. Throughout the conversation, we'll also e... more

Join us for a closer look at two apps in development: Earshot, a fully customizable podcast app in beta for iOS, and Quill, a customizable text editor coming to Windows and Mac. Throughout the conversation, we'll also explore vibe coding and how ever... more

Come learn more about the new JAWS 2026 release as Ryan Jones from Freedom Scientific joins us and tells all. In the second hour, developer and accessibility advocate Kelly Ford joins us to talk about how AI is transforming his life in the area of pi... more

In our first Hour, Author Robert J. Sawyer revisits his visionary WWW trilogy and shares his thoughts on AI today and tomorrow. Hour 2: Tech roundtable on the latest iPhones, AirPods, and iOS 26 features—what’s new, exciting, and worth knowing before... more

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Recent Guests

Ryan Jones
Head of Global Accessibility Strategy and Advocacy at Vispero (formerly VP of Product Management)
Vispero / Freedom Scientific
Episode: 20251029 - Main Menu Live - Ryan Jones from Vispero tells us all about the JAWS 2026 release. And Kelly Ford explores AI Picture image description.
Kelly Ford
Developer of the Image Description Toolkit
Self / The Idea Place project
Episode: 20251029 - Main Menu Live - Ryan Jones from Vispero tells us all about the JAWS 2026 release. And Kelly Ford explores AI Picture image description.
Robert J. Sawyer
Award-winning science fiction novelist featured in-depth interview about AI and his WWW trilogy
Toronto, Canada
Episode: 20250924 - Main Menu Live - accomplished Science Fiction Writer Robert J. Sawyer, plus what's new in iOS 26.
Taylor Arndt
Guest discussing devices and accessibility features for blind/low-vision users
Episode: 20250924 - Main Menu Live - accomplished Science Fiction Writer Robert J. Sawyer, plus what's new in iOS 26.
Michael Dois
Guest/participant discussing iOS 26 features and beta experiences
Episode: 20250924 - Main Menu Live - accomplished Science Fiction Writer Robert J. Sawyer, plus what's new in iOS 26.
Karthik Kannan
Chief Technology Officer, Envision and Ally Solos Glasses
Envision / Ally
Episode: 20250827 - Main Menu Live - The Ally Solos Glasses, and the New Outlook.

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 13 ratings
  • Main menu is great

    This podcast is the best when talking about blind-friendly technology.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Cool.app
    United States13 years ago

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Listeners praise the focus on blind-friendly technology and practical demos.
Production shows strong accessibility knowledge and clear host-delivered explanations.
The show covers a wide range of devices, OS features, and AI tools with hands-on guidance.
Guests bring deep expertise and actionable insights for accessibility.

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20251029 - Main Menu Live - Ryan Jones from Vispero tells us all about the JAWS 2026 release. And Kelly Ford explores AI Picture image description.
Q: What happens to an existing setup if I turn off JAWS temporarily—will the sign-in persist when I restart?
Signing in persists across shutdowns; you stay signed in unless you explicitly sign out.
20251029 - Main Menu Live - Ryan Jones from Vispero tells us all about the JAWS 2026 release. And Kelly Ford explores AI Picture image description.
Q: Are the new voice options for JAWS 2026 expanding significantly, or is that still under consideration?
Voice options are under investigation, but nothing definitive was promised yet; more work is expected to come from ongoing research and collaboration with Microsoft.
20251029 - Main Menu Live - Ryan Jones from Vispero tells us all about the JAWS 2026 release. And Kelly Ford explores AI Picture image description.
Q: If I'm already a home annual user, do I need to create a new portal account for 2026?
No, existing home annual accounts can sign in on new devices and won't need to create a fresh account; they'll be recognized automatically.
20251029 - Main Menu Live - Ryan Jones from Vispero tells us all about the JAWS 2026 release. And Kelly Ford explores AI Picture image description.
Q: Will I have to create a new account on every new computer, or is the account tied to the user?
The account is tied to the user, not the device; once signed in, you can use JAWS on other computers by signing in with the same account, without recreating it.

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This show centers on technology from an accessibility and blindness perspective, with a strong emphasis on practical, real-world tools and workflows for low-vision and blind users. Episodes frequently cover assistive tech hardware and software, AI-assisted workflows, accessible app development, and hands-on demonstrations of devices and platforms. Notable is the commitment to community-driven development, cross-platform accessibility, and candid conversations with practitioners, authors, and product leaders shaping the field. Potential listeners include tech professionals, educators, developers, and disability advocates who want actionable insights and updates on the latest accessibility tools and OS features.

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