Jonathan Mosen The Blind Side Podcast

https://soundcloud.com/theblindsidepodcast/episode12?fb_action_ids=1334465979937265&fb_action_types=soundcloud%3Apublish

iPhoneTip

On the iPhone, in the "Health Data" app that comes already installed on the phone, go to the first item - named "All", there are some unexpected trackers that may be useful. Inhaler Usage Number of Times Fallen When you tap "Add Data", it defaults to the current day and time but you have the option to change it. This data may be useful to share with your doctor when you have your next appointment.

YourTube

YourTube is an accessible YouTube player which now uses HTML 5 instead of Flash. You can search for and watch videos in an accessible format from your computer or phone: http://www.povidi.com/yourtube/

NLS Reference Guides

The National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped makes Reference Guides available online. Included are lists of organizations that produce calendars in braille, print/braille, large print, or audio, lists of accessible software applications (apps) for smartphones and other mobile devices, which can be used by those who are visually impaired to read books, newspapers, magazines, and other print material, and many other useful lists. https://www.loc.gov/nls/reference/guides/index.html

From Top Tech Tidbits at flying-blind.com

1) August 2016 issue of AccessWorld http://www.afb.org/aw/main.asp

2) AppleVis Unlimited: What's New in Accessible Apps for July 2016 http://www.applevis.com/blog/apple-apple-tv-apple-watch-ios-ios-apps-mac-os-x-news-opinion/applevis-unlimited-whats-new

3) Ranking Screen Readers in Windows10 Anniversary Update: The Results Will Surprise You!" https://www.coolblindtech.com/ranking-screen-readers-in-windows10-anniversary-update-the-results-will-surprise-you/

Learn NVDA, Free Online Video Tutorials

AFB Announces Learn NVDA, Free Online Video Tutorials The American Foundation for the Blind is pleased to announce the availability of Learn NVDA, a series of FREE online video tutorials designed to help people who are blind or visually impaired learn how to use the computer and/or improve their computer skills. www.afb.org/learnnvda

Be My Eyes and BeSpecular

BeSpecular and Be My Eyes: Apps that Assist the Blind in Identifying Objects with the Assistance of Sighted Helpers

Certified Assistive Technology Instructional Specialist

An effort is under way to certify assistive technology trainers. Learn what it takes to become a Certified Assistive Technology Instructional Specialist for People with Visual Impairments (CATIS): http://www.acvrep.org/certifications/catis

Zoomtext and JAWS Companies Merge

Breaking: VFO Group, owners of Freedom Scientific and Optelec, Acquires AI Squared https://www.blindbargains.com/bargains.php?m=15422

Vision Apps

Vision Apps is a blog that has a list of accessible apps for Android and iOs as its first entry: http://visionapps.blogspot.com/