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AccessWorld

Welcome to AccessWorld, a podcast of the American Foundation for the blind. This podcast takes a deep dive on all things encompassing digital inclusion and accessibility. Released each month, AccessWorld offers news and views in conjunction with AFB's quarterly online publication of the same name. For more information on AccessWorld, check us out at www.afb.org/AW. Founded in 1921, AFB is a national nonprofit creating a world of no limits for people who are blind or have low vision. Learn more at www.afb.org.

  1. 1 DEC

    AccessWorld #14 -- AW Founder Deborah Kendrick with the Holiday Gift Guide

    Thanks for checking out AccessWorld, a podcast on digital inclusion and accessibility. In this episode, we get ready for the season of giving with AccessWorld's annual gift giving guide. And we're excited that our guest sharing this year's guide is none other than AccessWorld founder Deborah Kendrick. Deborah gives us the gift of hearing first hand AccessWorld's origin story, and we get a sneak-peak into her annual gift giving guide. So, be sure to like and subscribe, and you can check out the podcast page for episode transcripts, which should be posted within a day or two after the podcast goes live. To check out the latest online edition of AccessWorld, or to access over 24 years of back issues for free, visit the online magazine's home. AccessWorld is a production of the American Foundation for the blind (AFB). To learn more about AFB, or to help support our work creating a world of endless possibilities for people who are blind or have low vision, visit www.afb.org. Aaron Preece is editor-in-chief of AccessWorld Magazine, and Tony Stephens leads communications for AFB. Together, they take a deep dive each month into the world of digital inclusion. For questions or comments relating to this podcast, email: communications @ afb.org. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

    55 min

  2. 22 NOV

    AccessWorld #13 - Visit to the AFB Leadership Conference Exhibit Hall

    Welcome back to another episode of the AccessWorld podcast, a production of the American Foundation for the blind. We’ve been on break the past month taking care of some housekeeping. Some of that work was moving to a new podcast hosting platform. After hitting our one-year milestone for the podcast, we wanted to move to a new hosting platform that would allow us a bit more flexibility. AFB is now on PineCast, which we have also found to be significantly more accessible on the back end. So, stay tuned for more episodes and other features as we build out the pod in our second year. In this episode, AccessWorld’s editor-and-chief Aaron Preece visits the exhibit hall at the 2024 AFB Leadership Conference held this past September in Minneapolis. In this episode, we hear from AIRA, Selvas BLV, and Vispero. There’s lots of exciting projects on the horizonfor each of the exhibitors, and we hope you find this episode informative. The latest issue of AccessWorld Magazine dropped on Nov. 20th. Visit the AccessWorld page now for the latest issue and over 20 years of back-issues for free.. AccessWorld is an online magazine published each quarter, providing insight and news for those in the digital accessibility space. Transcripts of this episode are available on the AFB podcast page. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

    42 min

  3. 4 SEPT

    AccessWorld #12 -- 2024 AFBLC Preview

    The rise of artificial intelligence has taken the world by storm over the past two years, and it has the potential to have an enormous impact for people who are blind or have low vision. In this episode of AccessWorld, after a quick detour on the Blind barbie project, our hosts Tony and Aaron offer a rundown on what’s in the latest online issue of AccessWorld Magazine, which takes its own deep dive into several related A.I. areas, and they then dive even deeper into the AFB Leadership Conference, held Sept. 23rd - 25th in Minneapolis. This year’s #AFBLC focuses on Leading in the Digital Age, and one of the tracks will unpack the rise of A.I. and measure its impact across our community. There’s still time to register and be part of the big event. AccessWorld is a production of the American Foundation for the Blind (AFB). Tony Stephens leads communications for AFB, and Aaron Preece is the editor-in-chief of AccessWorld Magazine, an online publication that celebrates its 25th anniversary this year promoting digital inclusion and accessibility. Aaron Preece is editor-in-chief of AccessWorld, and Tony Stephens leads communications for AFB. ABOUT AFB Founded in 1921, the American Foundation for the Blind creates equal opportunities and expands possibilities for people who are blind, deafblind, or have low vision through advocacy, thought leadership, and strategic partnerships. In addition to publishing AccessWorld and the Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness (JVIB), AFB is also the proud steward of the Helen Keller Archive, which is available on the AFB website at www.afb.org. Consider making a contribution today and help sustain our mission to create endless possibilities for people who are blind or have low vision. And be sure to like and subscribe to our podcast. You can access past episodes and transcripts on the podcast page of our website.

    31 min

  4. 6 AUG

    AccessWorld #11 -- All Things Apple with Janet Ingber

    Welcome back to another episode of AccessWorld., a podcast on digital inclusion and accessibility. In this episode, Aaron and Tony talk with AccessWorld contributor Janet Ingber on the latest updates with Apple. From the recent announcement around Apple AI, to what is in the pipeline for Apple IOS 18, Janet helps break it all down. We also give a nod to AppleVis, the longtime Apple accessibility online resource blog that will be winding down. Then, Aaron offers an overview of Apple VoiceOver. The segment begins at 22:45, and it provides a useful tutorial for those who may be new to screen readers and want to get up and running on it. About AccessWorld AccessWorld is a podcast on digital inclusion and accessibility. A production of the American Foundation for the Blind (AFB), the podcast supports AccessWorld magazine, a quarterly online publication that has chronicled happenings in the access technology space for over 24 years. To check out the most recent version, and to access all of the magazine’s back-issues, visit: www.afb.org/AW. About AFB Founded in 1921, the American Foundation for the Blind creates equal opportunities and expands possibilities for people who are blind, deafblind, or have low vision through advocacy, thought leadership, and strategic partnerships. In addition to publishing the Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness (JVIB), AFB is also the proud steward of the Helen Keller Archive, which is available on the AFB website at www.afb.org.

    53 min

  5. 5 JUL

    AccessWorld #10 -- Talking Future tech with AFB President & CEO Eric Bridges

    Welcome back to another episode of AccessWorld, a podcast on digital inclusion and accessibility. Marking our 10th episode, we thought it would be great to bring on our own President & CEO of the American Foundation for the Blind (AFB), the one and only Eric Bridges. Eric has long been engaged in fostering partnerships and adovcacy at the intersection of accessibility and technology. In this episode, he reflects on some of his past experiences, sharing how our rapidly changing and technologically dependent world has brought us both great opportunity and challenges. And along with co-hosts Tony and Aaron, they look into the future at what opportunities may exist just beyond the horizon. About the Hosts: Aaron Preece is editor-in-chief of AccessWorld Magazine. AccessWorld is a quarterly online publication produced by the American Foundation for the Blind (AFB). Readers can access the latest issue along with over 20 years of back-issues for free at ⁠www.afb.org/AW⁠. Tony Stephens leads communications for AFB. When he's not geeking out on all things encompassing access tech, he's trying out new ways to use technology to master blind sailing on Chesapeake Bay. To check out Aaron's article breaking down NVDA even further in the most recent issue, ⁠click here⁠. About AFB: Founded in 1921, the American Foundation for the Blind creates equal opportunities and expands possibilities for people who are blind, deafblind, or have low vision through advocacy, thought leadership, and strategic partnerships. In addition to producing AccessWorld, AFB publishes the Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness (JVIB), AFB is also the proud steward of the Helen Keller Archive, which is available on the AFB website at ⁠www.afb.org⁠.

    43 min

  6. 11 JUN

    AccessWorld #9 -- A Deep Dive into NVDA

    Welcome back to another episode of AccessWorld, a podcast on digital inclusion and accessibility. Apologies as we ran into technical issues with this month's episode but better late than never. This month's episode is an excellent resource for developers and those interested in learning more about the free text-to-speech engine NVDA. This application is a powerful tool to learn how text-to-speech works and to test out your own site. It's also a great solution for those looking to gain access on-the-go with a nimble application that can offer assistance through this access-tech application that has a wealth of add-ons to customize the users experience. Our co-host Aaron takes us on a deep dive of NVDA, providing a demo of how it responds to web content and breaks down some helpful extensions that make this free application a robust tool for blind and low-vision users. About the Hosts: Aaron Preece is editor-in-chief of AccessWorld Magazine. AccessWorld is a quarterly online publication produced by the American Foundation for the Blind (AFB). Readers can access the latest issue along with over 20 years of back-issues for free at www.afb.org/AW. Tony Stephens leads communications for AFB. When he's not geeking out on all things encompassing access tech, he's trying out new ways to use technology to master blind sailing on Chesapeake Bay. To check out Aaron's article breaking down NVDA even further in the most recent issue, click here. About AFB: Founded in 1921, the American Foundation for the Blind creates equal opportunities and expands possibilities for people who are blind, deafblind, or have low vision through advocacy, thought leadership, and strategic partnerships. In addition to producing AccessWorld, AFB publishes the Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness (JVIB), AFB is also the proud steward of the Helen Keller Archive, which is available on the AFB website at www.afb.org.

    52 min

  7. 6 MAY

    AccessWorld #8 - Stephanie Enyart and Sarah Malaier on ADA Title II Updates for Digital Inclusion

    On this special edition of the AccessWorld podcast, we welcome AFB’s Chief Public Policy & Research Officer Stephanie Enyart and Senior Advisor for Public Policy & Research Sarah Malaier. Together, our hosts Tony and Aaron discuss with our guests the U.S. Department of Justice's recently published final rule on website and mobile app accessibility for state and local governments. This rule is the culmination of decades of advocacy and rulemaking and marks a significant step in ensuring that the digital world is fully accessible to people who are blind, have low vision, or are deafblind. Learn more about the final rule on the AFB Blog: https://afb.org/blog/entry/final-rule-website-accessibility. AccessWorld is a podcast and online magazine on digital inclusion and accessibility produced by the American Foundation for the Blind (AFB). The podcast drops at the start of each month, and the online magazine is published quarterly. To learn more about AccessWorld, visit www.afb.org/AW. Aaron Preece is the editor-in-chief of AccessWorld, and Tony Stephens is the Assistant Vice President for Communications at AFB. Be sure to like and subscribe to the podcast, and you can also support our work by making a tax deductible donation at www.afb.orgdonate. For past episodes and transcripts, visit the AFB AccessWorld Podcast page.

    47 min

  8. 4 APR

    AccessWorld #7 -- The Power of Audio Description with Roy Samuelson

    Welcome to another episode of AccessWorld, a podcast on digital inclusion and accessibility from the American Foundation for the Blind. In this episode, Aaron and Tony celebrate the power that audio description can have toward making media more inclusive for audiences who are blind or have low vision. They welcome Roy Samuelson, a leading audio description performer, producer, and advocate who continues to be a champion for inclusive media and entertainment. Roy shares his own professional journey, how a close friend sent him on a mission to bring quality in audio description to the masses, and how the team he assembled for AFB’s documentary film “Possibilities” took the craft to a whole new level. Want to learn more about those who work behind-the-scenes to make media more inclusive through audio description? Check out the Audio Description Network Alliance, where you can also find out more about your own favorite voices describing content for television and film. To learn more about AFB’s documentary film Possibilities, visit www.afb.org/possibiliteis. About the Hosts: Tony Stephens is the Director of Communications for the American Foundation for the blind (AFB), and Aaron Preece is editor-in-chief of AccessWorld, a quarterly online publication produced by AFB encompassing all things digital inclusion and accessibility. To learn more about AccessWorld, and to gain access to over 20 years of back-issues free of charge, visit www.afb.org/aw. Founded in 1921, the American Foundation for the Blind creates opportunity and expands possibilities through thought leadership, advocacy, and strategic partnerships. Learn more about AFB at www.afb.org and consider making a tax-deductible gift to support our work creating a future of endless possibilities for people who are blind or have low vision.

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Welcome to AccessWorld, a podcast of the American Foundation for the blind. This podcast takes a deep dive on all things encompassing digital inclusion and accessibility. Released each month, AccessWorld offers news and views in conjunction with AFB's quarterly online publication of the same name. For more information on AccessWorld, check us out at www.afb.org/AW. Founded in 1921, AFB is a national nonprofit creating a world of no limits for people who are blind or have low vision. Learn more at www.afb.org.

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  • Creator
    American Foundation for the Blind
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2024
  • Episodes
    14
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © American foundation for the blind
  • Show Website
    AccessWorld

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