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Access On

National Federation of the Blind

Hosted by Jonathan Mosen, Access On features breaking technology news , product demonstrations, reviews, comparisons, and interviews about the fast-changing world of technology. We also welcome contributions from our listeners. Follow Access On for news about computers, smartphones, AI, accessible appliances, blindness-specific devices including Braille displays, and more. Whether you’re a tech expert, or you’re trying to make sense of it all, Access On has something for you. Access On listeners

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01:13:50

a comprehensive look at 1Password

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2026/03/04

This week, Access On brings you the presentation from our Access On webinar on 1Password. Learn how to have a unique password for every log-in, use passkeys when available, and store other sensitive data securely.

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01:05:38

listener feedback from around the world

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2026/02/25

We're devoting this week's Access On to feedback from listeners around the world. You can skip between segments using the previous and next chapter feature if your podcast player supports it. Here is what's on this week's episode, and when.Introduction 0:00 Android users invited to test SpeakyAI 0:59 Difficulty saving media attachments in Mac Mail 3:02 Installing Windows is accessible again 4:23 I got WordPad back 5:00 Beware of AI weather forecasts 5:48 More on

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01:15:33

Using AI to improve productivity on the job

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2026/02/18

this week on Access On, we bring you highlights of our Access On webinar covering the use of AI in employment.Here's what you can hear and when, and a reminder that if your podcast player supports chapters, you can skip between segments of the podcast by using chapter navigation. Register for our Access On webinar on 1Password 0:00 Overview of AI in employment 1:53 Working with Google AI tools in the workplace 8:00 Microsoft tools in the workplace 29:04 Microsoft PowerPoint

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01:05:29

Change of leadership at Vispero, and Section 508 of...

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2026/02/11

On this week's episode:Change of leadership at Vispero 0:00 Join us for our Access On webinar about 1Password 1:41 Sachin Pavithran and Kathy Eng from the US Access Board 4:33 Ronza Othman from the National Association of Blind Government Employees 42:02 Closing and contact info 1:04:19

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01:21:37

NFB President Mark Riccobono discusses topical tech...

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2026/02/04

On this week's episode of Access On:President of the National Federation of the Blind, Mark Riccobono 0:00 Michael Hansen from AppleVis invites you to participate in the Apple Vision Accessibility Report Card 58:41 While the survey remains open, you can take the survey here. Note that you must be signed in with a free Applevis account. Closing and contact info 1:20:27

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01:02:31

The Dot Pad multiline Braille tablet, Adobe fixes an...

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2026/01/28

On this week's edition:Introduction 0:00 APH announces Monarch price reduction 1:53 Dave Williams discusses Dot pad 3:05 Fix to Adobe Acrobat accessibility regression 42:11 Updating credit card on Innosearch 43:35 Matrix treadmills, and some Microsoft Word tasks 46:45 ChatGPT voice shortcut 53:29 Vispero 54:59 Closing and contact info 1:01:21

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01:01:34

hands-on with the Monarch tactile dynamic multi-line...

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2026/01/21

Following last week's episode in which we discussed the Monarch dynamic tactile multiline Braille device, we sit down with the Monarch and give you a taste of its capabilities. Here are the topics we cover, and when you can hear them in the episode. Introduction to the Monarch 0:00 Orientation 4:10 The Main Menu 15:00 The Tactile Graphics Image Library 16:25 KeyMail 26:11 Internet Browser 27:24 KeyWord 33:00 KeyMath 34:44 Victor Reader 38:55 Chess and

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01:07:28

Introducing the NFB's Accessibility Excellence...

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2026/01/14

We're pleased to be back with you for 2026. On the show this week:Happy new year! 0:00 a simpler way to apply for your free ElevenReader access 1:02 Brava follow-up 2:24 Join us for our accessibility boutique looking at Braille displays 9:09 The National Federation of the Blind's Accessibility Excellence Advocate for Education and Employment, Charles Hiser 10:10 Greg Stilson from APH discusses the Monarch 29:11 Closing and contact info 1:06:17

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00:51:04

The Brava Smart Oven explained, reviewed, and...

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2025/12/24

Happy holidays from the national Federation of the Blind.Please note that Access On will be taking a short break, and will return for 2026 on January 14. We are devoting this week's episode to the Brava Smart Oven. Brava has made a $200 discount available to Access On listeners. The discount is available here. Here is what you can hear, and when. Introduction 0:00 Interview with Travis rea and Zac Selmon from Brava 1:09 The Brava app for iOS 31:26 Cooking steak in the Brava

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00:59:17

More on changes at Vispero, Envision Ally Solos...

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2025/12/17

This week's episode of Access On is devoted to feedback from listeners like you. here's what's covered.Introduction 0:00 Vispero updates 1:23 Listener comments on Vispero developments 5:02 Looking for more friendly apps in iOS 26 18:07 Apple Intelligence and more 19:06 The Braille Access Command doesn't work on my NLS eReader 26:11 Focus issue in the iOS Phone app 29:24 Can I get WordPad back in Windows 11? 31:26 I can't install Windows 11 25h2

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01:01:29

Samuel Greene from Zoom North America on accessible...

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2025/12/10

Here is what you can hear on this week's episode of Access On.Join us for our Accessible Device Showcase 0:00 Samuel Greene from Zoom North America talks accessible audio recorders 2:15 The National Federation of the Blind's Accessibility Excellence Advocate for Home and Independent Living, Ron Miller 40:17 Closing and contact info 1:00:19

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01:05:01

Review and demonstration of the Zoom Podtrak P4Next...

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2025/12/03

Here's what you can hear in this week's episode, and when.Register for our Accessible Devices showcase 0:00 Introduction to the Zoom Podtrack P4Next 1:59 Dimensions and orientation 5:54 First start, setting up the recorder 16:53 File List 21:03 Sound Pads 22:12 Mic Settings 26:48 SD Card 28:13 File Transfer 28:23 Audio Interface 33:02 System 39:32 The Tone function 45:19 AI Noise Reduction 47:51 Bringing in a guest via smartphone

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01:10:19

Accessible online shopping

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2025/11/26

As peak shopping season arrives, this episode is all about online shopping. Here is what you can hear and when.Introduction 0:00 Blind Owned and Operated Marketplace 1:58 The NFB Independence market 3:38 Innosearch 5:03 Copilot Vision 38:30 Amazon's Rufus 51:21 Sparky from Walmart 57:57 Closing and contact info 1:09:09

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00:59:54

Vispero's CEO responds to NFB concerns, and NFB...

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2025/11/19

On this week's episode of Access on:Introduction 0:00 Vispero's CEO responds to NFB concerns 0:57 Gabi Leibowitz from Eleven Labs discusses the partnership with the NationalFederation of the Blind 11:39 Closing and contact info 58:43

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01:02:22

The NFB communicates concerns to Vispero, a fresh...

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2025/11/12

Here's what's on this week's episode of Access On, and when you can hear it.Register for our webinar on staying safe online 0:00 President Riccobono communicates concerns to the CEO of Vispero 2:24 Listener feedback on Vispero changes 14:09 Plenty of enhancements to Microsoft Narrator 20:11 Enjoying the benefits of Auphonic 36:39 Improving audio description 38:38 I am missing the Stream Player Alexa skill 41:50 I am having difficulty adjusting my iPhone charge

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01:01:55

New accessible recorders from Zoom, and an evaluation...

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2025/11/05

Welcome from Colorado 0:00More accessible audio recorders from Zoom 2:42 We have reached episode 50 7:08 Introduction to indoor way finding 8:45 GoodMaps 24:33 RightHear 34:51 NaviLens 40:07 WayMap 51:52 Closing and contact info 1:00:44

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01:08:39

Tips on advocating for better technology outcomes,...

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2025/10/29

This week, Access On brings you highlights of the National Federation of the Blind's webinar on technology self-advocacy. Here is what you can hear, and when.Introduction 0:00 Karl Belanger introduces technology self-advocacy 1:53 Kennedy Zimnik, Identifying accessibility issues for low vision users 20:40 Jonathan Mosen on Putting it all together with real world examples 31:10 Meta AI in Puerto Rico 50:05 An overview of the smart glasses market from a blindness

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00:59:45

A comprehensive review and demonstration of Orbit...

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2025/10/22

In this week's episode:Join us for our AI in employment boutique 0:00 Introduction to Orbit Speak 2:13 Orientation 4:55 The Main Menu 9:59 Onboard help 11:25 File Manager 17:10 Book Reader 18:20 Editor 26:29 Media Player 29:39 Podcasts 30:35 Internet Radio 35:10 Utilities 37:41 Settings 48:21 Conclusion 55:36 Closing and contact info 58:34

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01:02:52

new Apple OS feedback, no more public betas of JAWS,...

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2025/10/15

This week's Access On is all about your feedback.Bard Mobile 1:01 NLS digital talking book machine 2:51 Locked out of Uber due to inaccessible ID verification 8:03 Camera in the iPhone 17 range 9:00 amazon first oven smart oven 10:58 JAWS public betas are no more 13:08 How do I stop my locked Android phone from talking when I tap the screen 14:56 What can the NFB do about show stopping Apple bugs 16:53 VoiceOver takes an efficiency hit 23:49 Color

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01:04:01

JAWS in the past, present and future, and accessible...

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2025/10/08

This week on Access On, we make our final visit to New Orlans and NFB25.Introduction 0:00 Glen Gordon and Ryan Jones from Vispero 1:25 Accessible self-checkout with Target 37:01 Closing and contact info 1:02:51

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