@podfeet interviews Adrianne Mascho from Feeldom about their handcrafted backpacks designed for those who are blind or with low vision and/or those who use a wheelchair. #a11y #CSUNATC23 https://www.podfeet.com/blog/2023/04/csun-atc-2023-feeldom-backpacks/

In his #CSUNATC23 talk “A Web of Anxiety: Towards a Less Stressful User Experience”, David Swallow of TPGi jokingly proposed a new CSS media feature: "prefers-reduced-anxiety."

That would be great for users, but how many websites would honor it? Too much marketing relies on deceptive patterns--like urgency, confirm-shaming, and sensationalism--that deliberately increase anxiety.

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@podfeet interviews Helena Harrison from Glean about their software tool that records class audio while you add your notes and other information. Glean also provides transcription of the class audio and runs on a laptop, tablet, or smartphone. #CSUNATC23 https://www.podfeet.com/blog/2023/04/csun-atc-2023-glean/

After attending a session named "Visual Tracking and Readability Issues on Mobile" at #CSUNATC23 last month, I downloaded BeeLine Reader, a browser add-on, to give it a try. I've been using it ever since. My eyes benefit form being pulled to the correct place in the next line by the matching color, as shown here.

The downside is: it's hard to get it to work on #Android. Here's the chronicle of my (partly successful) attempts:

https://u.osu.edu/keck.60/2023/03/26/beeline-reader-android

#a11y #Accessibility #readability

@podfeet interviews Marquavious Rice from WonderPax about their reusable warm/cool gel packs that can help relieve muscle and joint pains. Heat activation is done with a simple press of a button located inside the pack. #CSUNATC23 https://www.podfeet.com/blog/2023/04/csun-atc-2023-wonderpax/

Airacast Episode 45
What’s the A I stand for?

In this episode we talk with Agent Trainer Tiffany Mannosh about her experiences at CSUNATC23. Then we answer the eternal question, “What does Aira stand for?” Version 1.4 of the Aira Explorer app is out and there are some new features and we’re demoing them here. If you have questions or comments about the show, email us at airacast@aira.io.

Listen at:
https://pinecast.com/listen/6cf8df11-04c7-4b7d-ab82-a3c0e5a20fcc.mp3
Or in your podcast player of choice through our podcast feed: https://pinecast.com/feed/airacast
#VisualInterpreting #AiraVI #airaio #CSUNATC23 #Blind #LowVision

Did you enjoy our CSUN wrap-up last In-process, and our coverage of David Cane's Task Aware Browsing Proposal? Or are you more into games? What did you think of @gbarkerZ's #accessible #sudoku game, Grid Game? How have you found it? Or, what is YOUR favourite game? Let us know! Otherwise, read all the details in last week's In-Process blog here:
https://www.nvaccess.org/post/in-process-24th-march-2023/ #CSUNATC23

@podfeet interviews Michiel Janssen from AYES about their OKO mobile app and service that make traffic/walk signals at intersections accessible to those who are blind or with low vision. #CSUNATC23 #a11y https://www.podfeet.com/blog/2023/03/csun-atc-2023-ayes-oko/

@podfeet interviews Amanda Tolson from En-Vision America about their Scrip Talk service that reads a prescription label's contents out loud. #CSUNATC23 #a11y https://www.podfeet.com/blog/2023/03/csun-atc-2023-scrip-talk/

Aira on #ACBMedia #SundayEdition! 1:00pm EDT
Bring your questions for these dynamic folks live using the Zoom info below, or….

listen live to the show Sundays at 1pm ET  on your devices by asking them to play ACB Media and choose stream 1!
Questions or comments for the show can be sent to:
SundayEditionac@gmail.com

Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/93847707647?pwd=Snc4TG1QdEh5dXRUNFNjU1U4dHM0dz09

#AiraVI #blind #LowVision #CSUNATC23

So. Anyone got a count of COVID cases coming out of #CSUNATC #CSUNATC23?

I have (rumors only) heard of 4.

I am not one of them.

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1. Don't assume screen reader users are only using keyboard or devices that emulate a keyboard.

2. Make sure the accessible label of an element matches the visible text! If the screen reader says one thing, but the user can discern that the currently focused item has different text, this is off-putting and disorienting.

The survey is still open and available at http://webaccessibilitysurvey.com

#a11y #CSUNATC23 #Blind #LowVision #Reddit #ScreenReader #AssistiveTechnology

@podfeet interviews Kimberly Cline from Low Vision International about their range of video magnifier products for school environments, and for use at work or at home. #CSUNATC23 #a11y https://www.podfeet.com/blog/2023/03/csun-atc-2023-low-vision-international/

Hope everyone attending #CSUNATC23 is back home safely and ready to tackle Monday. Be sure to download the new Aira Explorer app and give it a try. Please also rate us in the App Store and on Google Play. #VisualInterpreting #blind

@podfeet interviews Dave Epstein from Awarewolf about their All Terrain Cane, a light weight, high strength mobility cane that can handle the rigors of hiking as well as a stroll around the block. #CSUNATC23 #a11y https://www.podfeet.com/blog/2023/03/csun-atc-2023-awarewolf/

I just spent a full week at the CSUN Assistive Technology Conference (#CSUNATC23), and I am still in a state of bliss.

Not only did my talk pack the house (with lots of questions at the end, yay!), but I got to meet a lot of happy nerds who are as stoked about accessibility as I am.

So again, if you have accessibility questions, please come to me. I am the happy accessibility evangelist, and it is free to ask me questions.

@podfeet Mike May from GoodMaps about their mobile apps that provide navigation aids within buildings to users with vision impairments or first responders. #CSUNATC23 #a11y https://www.podfeet.com/blog/2023/03/csun-atc-2023-goodmaps/

@podfeet interviews Mike May from GoodMaps about their mobile apps that provide navigation aids within buildings to users with vision impairments or first responders. #CSUNATC23 #a11y https://www.podfeet.com/blog/2022/04/csun-atc-2022-ezreader/

I missed many of you this week at #CSUNATC23 I did get to mee @SteveFaulkner and that was fun!

Hello #CSUNATC23 attendees! It’s the final day of the conference and we’re here in the exhibit hall just waiting for you to come talk with us. Booth 803. If you haven’t downloaded and tried the new Aira Explorer app for #iOS and #Android grab it today and be sure to leave your review. #VisualInterpreting #blind #Low Vision