ACB Focus: Technology

20230622 1430 Responsible AI is Accessible AI-Microsoft’s approach to the future of accessible technology. Originally Broadcasted June 22, 2023, on ACB Media 5             AI is rapidly transforming the digital world. We aim to build inclusively by focusing on three principles; build accessibly, include data sets that represent disability, and innovate. Participants joined us … Read more

20230622 1000 Envision-A look at the Past, the Present, and the Future Originally Broadcasted June 22, 2023, on ACB Media 4            In this presentation, Karthik doves into some of the features of the Envision glasses as well as new and exciting features that will be coming to the Envision glasses very soon. There … Read more

20220706 Microsoft Windows Accessibility and Features Originally Aired July 6, 2022, on ACB Media Attendees learned about the in-box accessibility features Windows has to offer and received a quick tour of the new features that have been introduced in Windows 11. Participants were able to chat with the team, ask any questions, and provide feedback … Read more

20220706 Accessibility Updates from Instagram and Facebook Originally Aired July 6, 2022, on ACB Media   Attendees learned about how Instagram is empowering people with disabilities to connect with people and interests they care about through accessible experiences. We also shared what is new for accessibility with Facebook, Messenger and Whatsapp.   Speakers: Kiran Kaja … Read more

20220706 Microsoft Windows Accessibility and Features Originally Aired July 6, 2022, on ACB Media Attendees learned about the in-box accessibility features Windows has to offer and received a quick tour of the new features that have been introduced in Windows 11. Participants were able to chat with the team, ask any questions, and provide feedback … Read more

20220704 What is new with Braille at HumanWare Originally Aired July 4, 2022, on ACB Media Attendees joined Rachel Feinberg, HumanWare West Region Blindness Product Specialist for an in-depth look into what’s new with Braille products at HumanWare. We looked at the newly released KeySoft update for the BrailleNote Touch Plus, that includes integration with … Read more

20220704 Smart Home Living Originally Aired July 4, 2022, on ACB Media A myriad of products that make your life and home more comfortable, cleaner, safer, and independent were demonstrated and discussed. Co-Sponsored by ACB Next Generation and CCLVI Edited By: Michael Moran

20220703 What’s new with GPS Products at HumanWare Originally Aired July 3, 2022, on ACB Media   Attendees joined Rachel Feinberg, HumanWares West Region Blindness Product Specialist for an in-depth look with what is new with GPS products at HumanWare. We looked at new updates to their line of talking GPS devices, including new map … Read more

20220703 Providing Quality and Affordability – APH High-tech Refreshable Braille Solutions Originally Aired July 3, 2022, on ACB Media   At APH, our Mantis Q40 and Chameleon 20 refreshable braille devices have set a standard for high quality and affordability. Attendees joined members of our APH team and decided for themselves what makes these innovative … Read more

20220703 Beyond Swiping – Seeking Romantic Connection and Compatibility in the 21st Century Originally Aired July 3, 2022, on ACB Media   It’s a digital world; so much is accomplished by double-tapping and swiping. Our fingertips make so many decisions for us. We even try to find dating prospects through apps in this busy, cluttered … Read more