Happy #Rimiversary!
One year ago saw the latest iteration of an application that truly broke the mold in the #assistiveTechnology space: the world's first all-inclusive, fully accessible #RemoteSupport solution. That software is our much loved #RemoteIncidentManager, and it's had quite a year already! Time flies when you’re breaking barriers, and the milestones RIM has seen are nothing short of historic. What exactly has RIM been up to, you might ask? Let’s pull back the curtain on this ground-breaking year for our product.
https://pneumasolutions.com/happy-rimiversary/
#accessibility #inclusiveDesign

Here's an #introduction post as I've not done one in a while.

I'm Matt and I live in #Lewes in the UK.

I'm a home body and enjoy cooking, and solving #CrypticCrosswords.

I also quite like travelling around the UK when I get a chance. Mainly by bus and train.

I work helping people to learn how to use technology with #AssistiveTechnology.

What does it mean to build inclusion and accessibility into your business model?

⏰ Join us LIVE, today at 3pm ET for our 5th episode of Access Matters 🎙️to find out!

Our host @Jenine Stanley sits down with @Steve Decker, Senior Manager of Accessibility at @Target, to uncover how Target's commitment to inclusion has transformed the retail landscape.

Tune in here: https://youtu.be/Bqn6HZI49J8

#AccessMatters #AssistiveTechnology #LowVision #Blindness #AccessibilityMatters #Inclusion #DEI

The resource they've produce is well worth reading in order to understand the priorities of this group of disabled people more broadly.

#ListenToNonSpeakers #AAC #AssistiveTechnology

If you use BeeLine Reader and have an Android device, here's some good news. I re-tested Kiwi Browser with BeeLine Reader, and now it's 100% functional.

Kiwi is an Android web browser that supports many add-ons made for Chrome on desktop.

BeeLine Reader is a browser add-on that makes text easier to read by adding color to text. More information and download here: https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/beeline-reader/ifjafammaookpiajfbedmacfldaiamgg

#AssistiveTech #AssistiveTechnology #a11y #reading #readability #BeeLineReader #Android #KiwiBrowser

If you use BeeLine Reader and have an Android device, here's some good news. I re-tested Kiwi Browser with BeeLine Reader, and now it's 100% functional.

Kiwi is an Android web browser that supports many add-ons made for Chrome on desktop.

BeeLine Reader is a browser add-on that makes text easier to read by adding color to text. More information and download here: https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/beeline-reader/ifjafammaookpiajfbedmacfldaiamgg

#AssistiveTech #AssistiveTechnology #reading #readability #BeeLineReader #Android #KiwiBrowser

Hackaday Prize 2023: Green Hacks Finalists - Time and tide wait for no hacker, even if they happen to spend their spare time wo... - https://hackaday.com/2023/08/04/hackaday-prize-2023-green-hacks-finalists/ #assistivetechnology #2023hackadayprize #thehackadayprize #contests #featured

"Researchers’ app could help people with visual impairments navigate the NYC subway"

Commute Booster uses a smartphone camera to recognize relevant signs along a transit route, guiding the user to their destination while ignoring nonessential signs and posters.

https://www.engadget.com/researchers-app-could-help-people-with-visual-impairments-navigate-the-nyc-subway-163456689.html

#DisabilityPrideMonth #PublicTransportation #travel #tech #technology #AssistiveTechnology #disability #app #NYC #NewYork

What does it mean to be an actor regarding one’s disability—and how can we design systems that don’t force people to “act?”

Don’t forget: Join us LIVE, today at 3pm ET for our 4th episode of Access Matters, Aira’s new podcast where this very topic will be discussed.

Jenine Stanley will be joined by Everette Bacon, Aira's VP of Blindness Initiatives, to discuss "acting" with low vision and its wider impact on individuals with disabilities.

Tune in here: bit.ly/3K1JGeY

#AccessMatters #AssistiveTechnology #LowVision #Blindness #AccessibilityMatters #Inclusion #DEI

Hackaday Prize 2023: Meet the Assistive Tech Finalists - If you’re still toiling away at your entry for the Gearing Up Challenge of the 202... - https://hackaday.com/2023/07/19/hackaday-prize-2023-meet-the-assistive-tech-finalists/ #assistivetechnology #2023hackadayprize #thehackadayprize #hackadaycolumns #contests

Over on Blindbargains, JJ has posted this interesting announcement.

First Ever New York Public Library Assistive Technology Conference Seeking Presentation Proposals.

The deadline for submissions is July 15th. Conference will take place on October 21 and 22.

https://blindbargains.com/bargains.php?m=22567
#accessibility #a11y #AssistiveTechnology #blind

Today’s the day! 🙌 Don’t miss Episode 3 of Access Matters 🎙️💡, airing on YouTube at 3 pm ET: https://youtu.be/tqEaorDgyuw

“The first hundred times I used my white cane — it was the most vulnerable I’ve ever felt in my life. Now, when that collapsible cane opens – the sound that it makes is the sound of independence… no longer a vulnerability.” 🦯💪

We’re diving into the topic of traveling for work – we hope you join us!

#AreYouIn #AccessMatters #AssistiveTechnology #LowVision #Blindness #AccessibilityMatters #Inclusion #DEI #podcast

Excited for the next Living Blindfully Podcast tomorrow. That and the Wait Wait Don't Tell Me quiz show from NPR really make my Saturday. Thanks @podcast for giving me something to look forward to each week! Always good to keep up with the latest news in blindness and blind tech.
#podcasts
#Podcast
#blind
#VisuallyImpaired
#VisionImpairment
#disabled
#disability
#AssistiveTechnology
#AssistiveTech
#accessibility
#access
#A11Y

Based on feedback, we've made some exciting changes to the 'Design For Everyone' short course (formerly titled 'Designing Desirable Assistive Technologies)...

The full course now runs in a compressed format (4 weeks of content + exhibition) and we're proud to be a Recognised Design Entity with the Design Institute of Australia, meaning the course is eligible for DIA Accredited Designer points.

For more information and to sign-up to the course, head to: https://www.unsw.edu.au/arts-design-architecture/study-with-us/short-courses/design-for-everyone

#design #inclusivedesign #livedexperience #assistivetechnology #industry #shortcourse

Making assistive technology joysticks #AssistiveTechnology @MakerMakeChange

https://blog.adafruit.com/2023/06/16/making-assistive-technology-joysticks-assistivetechnology-makermakechange/

#Adafruit

Making assistive technology joysticks #AssistiveTechnology @MakerMakeChange https://blog.adafruit.com/?p=551642

Referenced link: https://techxplore.com/news/2023-06-black-phosphorusbased-humanmachine-communication-interface.html
Discuss on https://discu.eu/q/https://techxplore.com/news/2023-06-black-phosphorusbased-humanmachine-communication-interface.html

Originally posted by Phys.org / @physorg_com: http://nitter.platypush.tech/TechXplore_com/status/1668625174525255688#m

RT by @physorg_com: Black phosphorus–based human–machine communication interface: A breakthrough in #assistivetechnology @vscht @NatureComms https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-022-34482-4 https://techxplore.com/news/2023-06-black-phosphorusbased-humanmachine-communication-interface.html

Join us LIVE today at 3 pm ET for the premiere of Access Matters 🎙️💡, a new podcast of Aira!

Tune in here: https://youtu.be/3gppatCWJR8

#AccessMatters #AssistiveTechnology #LowVision #Blindness #AccessibilityMatters #Inclusion #DEI

📣 BIG NEWS! 📣 Announcing the newest addition to your must-listen podcast lineup: Access Matters 🎙️💡, a podcast of Aira.

Chat LIVE with our host, Jenine Stanley during the premiere of our first episode on June 12th at 3 pm ET.

Tune in here: https://youtu.be/3gppatCWJR8

Join us on this journey so that, together, we can explore Access and why it matters.

#AccessMatters #AssistiveTechnology #LowVision #Blindness #AccessibilityMatters #Inclusion #DEI

Just finished yesterday’s keynote. I was not particularly excited by the Vision Pro rumours, but entirely predictably I’m very excited by their announcement. In no particular order my initially thoughts are:
• the name is odd, no room for a ‘pro’ model in the future
• incredible potential for #AssistiveTechnology with the hand and eye tracking implementation
• all of the productivity tools are still in 2D, surely we’re not far away from 3D specially places app chrome if not content