Next Gen Access

By: New Vision at Goodwill
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  • Summary

  • Step into the digital frontier with “Next Gen Access,” the groundbreaking podcast that illuminates the path toward a more inclusive technological landscape. Hosted by the insightful David Ward, Assistive Technology Instructor for New Vision at Goodwill. This series invites you to explore the cutting edge of accessible technologies for the Blind and Vision Impaired. In each episode, David engages with industry luminaries—those revered pundits who've navigated these barriers and advocate at an international level. Together, they delve into the uncharted territories of screen readers, low-vision software, and Operating Systems. What innovations lie ahead? How can we empower users with seamless experiences? Tune in as we decode the future, one byte at a time. Whether you’re a tech enthusiast, an advocate, or simply curious about the intersection of innovation and accessibility, “Next Gen Access” promises riveting conversations that transcend boundaries. Join us on this auditory expedition—it’s time to redefine what’s possible
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Episodes
  • S1E6 - Episode 6 Fusion and other Transitional Tools: What We Hope is Next!

    S1E6 - Episode 6 Fusion and other Transitional Tools: What We Hope is Next!
    Oct 16 2024

    In the grand finale of Season 1 of the Next Gen Access Podcast, we dive deep into the world of transitional software, spotlighting Freedom Scientific's Fusion and similar tools. Hybrid assistive technology, designed to cater to a wide range of vision loss needs, is at the forefront of our discussion. Whether you require more magnification or enhanced speech and screen reader capabilities, tools like Fusion are tailored to meet you where you are. But what advancements do we hope to see next? Join host David Ward and guests Tim Dixon and Chris Owen as they explore the intricacies of Fusion. Topics include Pronunciation Dictionaries, Hover-Over Pop-Ups, Multi-Monitor Features, Stability, Scripting, and much more!

    Host

    • David Ward - Assistive Technology Instructor for New Vision at Goodwill

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    Pundits

    • Tim Dixon

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      • Chris Owen

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    Audio Production and Engineering
    • By Darcy Burnard

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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • S1E5 - Episode 5 VoiceOver on the Mac: What We Hope is Next

    S1E5 - Episode 5 VoiceOver on the Mac: What We Hope is Next
    Aug 12 2024

    Join us for Episode 5 of the Next Gen Access podcast, hosted by David Ward. In this lively discussion, we gather around the round table to explore VoiceOver on Mac and our hopes for its future. Tune in as experts Steven Scott, Herbie Allen, and Darcy Burnard share their insights and wish lists for upcoming features.

    Pundits

    1. Steven Scott > Host of Double Tap on AMI

    2. Herbie Allen > Assistant Trainer at iBug

    3. Darcy Burnard > Host of Maccessibility Roundtable Podcast

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    1 hr
  • S1E4 - Episode 4 Low Vision Access: What We Hope is Next!

    S1E4 - Episode 4 Low Vision Access: What We Hope is Next!
    Jun 20 2024

    In the fourth episode of the Next Gen Access Podcast, we delve into software tools used by the low-vision community. Our discussion covers a wide range of tools, including Windows Magnifier, ZoomText, Mac Zoom, iOS and Android's Zoom. We explore screen enhancements, font sizes, and even talk about howscreen reader features could be incorporated into our magnification clients. Our roundtable features an impressive lineup of pundits, including Sam Seavey, Jesse Anderson, and Carrie Morales. As always, we contemplate the future of these essential and empowering tools that we rely on daily to accomplish tasks. And I think you'll be impressed by the insightful suggestions and features we came up with for the future!

    Pundits

    1. Jesse Anderson fromillegally Sighted Youtube Channel

    2. Sam Seavey from Blind Life YouTube Channel

    3. Carrie Morales from Carrie on Accessibility YouTube Channel

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    1 hr and 19 mins

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