Podcast appearances and mentions of jonathan mosen

The Third Tactile Reading and Graphics Conference took place at the Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ, Amsterdam, the Netherlands, from Monday 2 to Wednesday 4 June 2025. The event brought together over 400 participants from around the world to discuss braille, tactile graphics and much more. The host organisations were Bartiméus, Koninklijke/Royal Dutch Visio and Dedicon. In a special event on Tuesday 17 June 2025, we brought together an eclectic panel of attendees to relive the Conference and share their key takeaways. Jesse Wienholts, one of the conference "Sidekicks", from Sensotec, makers of the Tactinom Judy Dixon, President of the International Council on English Braille (ICEB) Chantelle Griffiths, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of the Tactile and Technology Literacy Centre The conference app was provided by Yellenge. Live audio description was provided by Condatsine. The conference was opened by Princess Laurentien of the Netherlands, founder of Stichting Lezen & Schrijven. Other noteable mentions UV printed hand frame from Deutscher Blinden- und Sehbehindertenverband e.V. (DBSV) Churchill Fellowship NZ Eindhoven University of Technology research on tactile illusions Braillo and Zychem Index Braille Braille Doodle from the Touch Pad Pro Foundation, sold in the UK by Sight and Sound Technology and trialled at New College Worcester Monarch and TactileView from HumanWare The Monarch was shown with JAWS from Vispero Dot Pad X from Dot Inc. Braille On Display by Jackie Brown (STRIVE Ability) Keynote from Jonathan Mosen, Executive Director, Accessibility Excellence at the National Federation of the Blind (NFB) 200 Years of Braille Celebration from Living Braille from the Braille Working Group of the European Blind Union Amsterdam750 Eurovision Song Contest

Our Chairman, Dave Wiliams, was thrilled to have addressed the American Council of the Blind (ACB) at their 64th Annual National Conference & Convention held in Dallas, Texas. On 10 July 2025, Dave delivered the keynote speech at the annual Convention banquet to a sold out audience. He called for greater investmentt in braille as a proven literacy tool that can transform the lives of blind people around the world. He was introduced by ACB Treasurer and Master of Ceremonies, the Reverend Michael Garrett, from Missouri City, Texas. Sponsorship With thanks to Dot Inc. for sponsoring Dave's attendance. Find out more about Dot Pad X and the Raising the Dots Podcast. Dot is proud to have played its part in the Monarch, in partnership with the American Printing House for the Blind (APH) and HumanWare. Links Related to the Braillists National Braille Press (NBP) Touch of Genius Prize for Innovation Points of Light award 1982, 8 February 2023 Links Related to Braille The International Council on English Braille (ICEB) Links Related to RNIB RNIB, the Royal National Institute of Blind People RNIB Tech Talk Links Related to ACB ACB Media Braille Revival League Links Related to the World Blind Union and European Blind Union World Blind Union (WBU) European Blind Union (EBU) Living Braille, the website of the EBU Braille Working Group Links Related to Running Parkrun UK Couch to 5K (C25K) Abbott World Marathon Majors Full Text of Dave's Speech Good evening ACB President, friends, advocates, everyone here and online. Thank you for your hospitality! I am grateful for your invitation to share in ACB's “Big Dreams and Bold Ideas”, not only this week here in Dallas, but over many decades in many places far beyond your shores. It is a privilege to stand before you tonight, as someone whose life has been profoundly shaped by this movement. Let me begin with a deeply personal truth: for a long time, I resented my blindness. Like many, I struggled to accept blindness as part of my identity. Through you, I learned to think differently, to dream boldly, and to act decisively. That shift in perspective changed everything. It is why I am here tonight—to celebrate what is possible when we embrace who we are and empower others to do the same. Our blindness stories break down barriers and build bridges. They turn isolation into community, fear into action, and doubt into confidence. Together, I believe we can ignite that transformation for countless others. When I talk about blind people, I intend “blind” in the broadest sense. Whether you identify as blind, low vision, vision impaired, we are all valued in this community and our voices carry equal importance. And if you are a sighted person who works to elevate the voices of blind people, we thank you for your solidarity. Before I share how it was you in this movement who taught this northern English lad to feel differently about my blindness, becoming a passionate braille advocate and Six-star World Marathon Majors Finisher, we must extend our gratitude to our friends at Dot, who's support means I can be with you here tonight. I know many of you took the opportunity this week to get your hands on Dot Pad X, a highly versatile multiline braille and tactile display portable enough to be carried in a schoolbag. Dot's technology is disrupting the braille display industry. Using Dot Pad and the Dot Canvas app, I recently supported my sighted 16-year-old son's math revision and got to touch his signature for the first time. Dot and partners are delivering new educational and employment opportunities we could only dream of just a few years ago. Do we have any first timers here? My first ACB Convention was Birmingham, Alabama. Your Birmingham in July is a bit warmer than our Birmingham near my home in England. We simply do not have anything like these blindness conventions in the UK. I jumped in at the deep end with you. 2003 was an eventful year for ACB. General Session ran over into an extra day. As Director of ACB Radio, I was responsible for making sure ACB's membership, and listeners tuned in from offices and homes in countless countries, could hear our coverage. And while we were very well looked after by ACB's Alabama affiliate, the internet connectivity at convention that year was especially problematic and seamed to get even more challenging during the liveliest debates. My purpose then, as it is today, is to empower as many blind people as possible by increasing our access to the information and tools we need to live our best lives. A year before Birmingham, ACB Radio's founder and mentor to many of us decided to move on. I took the call. My predecessor, Jonathan Mosen, would be an impossible act for anyone to follow. But he believed in me. Long before ACB Radio, as a young blind man, I avoided the tools and skills that could have empowered me. I resisted the cane. I dismissed braille. I thought these things marked me as “different” in a way I was not ready to accept. I mistakenly believed specialist skills separated me from sighted people. These days we would say “othering”. I cast those skills aside for a long time. It took me years to recognise that confidence can come from a cane or guide dog, and enjoying bedtime stories with our kids can come from braille. The voices I heard on ACB Radio via my dial-up modem—leaders like Marlaina Lieberg and Paul Edwards—challenged me to rethink what it meant to be blind. They taught me that tools like braille and the white cane do not separate us from society—they connect us to the people and world around us. Their advocacy lifted me up, and I realized I could be part of something bigger. When I took on the role of ACB Radio Director, I was terrified. Could a young man from a small town in the UK really lead an initiative that connected blind people across the globe? But I said yes. Why? Because this movement showed me the power of taking risks. And because I knew that by sharing our stories, we could empower others to do the same. One of my first tasks as ACB Radio Director was to convince Marlaina to host her own talk show. She was so humble and asked me what if nobody listened? What would we even call it? I told her I was sure everyone would listen, and the name of the show would be Marlaina. Like many of you, I miss her lots and think of her often. I also knew Paul Edwards was a natural broadcaster and must have his own show. He teamed up with Brian Charlson, and Tuesday Topics was born. You certainly kept me busy. When I was not producing audio or trying to secure sponsors, my email and phone rang 24/7. If it were not a server in California needing a reboot, it was listeners frustrated they had missed the latest episode of Main Menu, Blind Handyman or Cooking in the Dark, and would I please send it to them? I convinced our tiny team of volunteer software developers to build us a listen again on-demand service, an early form of podcasting. ACB Radio did not just stream content; it brought blind people together online, long before Zoom calls and virtual conventions became the norm. We created opportunities for storytelling, advocacy, and community that spanned continents. From broadcasting ACB conventions to global events like the World Blind Union General Assembly, we ensured that the voices of blind people could be heard. The impact did not stop there. ACB Radio became a launchpad for careers, a platform for innovation, and a catalyst for change. It inspired similar initiatives worldwide. It proved that when blind people lead, we redefine what is possible. That legacy continues today through ACB Media, and its ripple effects are felt in every corner of our community. We will never know how many blind lives this priceless service has transformed. When it was my turn to pass on the ACB Radio baton, it was to join a team working on one of the first mobile screen readers with touch support. Talks, Mobile Speak and Pocket Hal pioneered many of the concepts we now take for granted in VoiceOver on iPhone and Talkback on Android. Following the early success of ACB Radio, blind people in many nations started their own online radio stations. In 2003, the Royal National Institute of Blind People in the UK launched Europe's first station for the blind community, now known as RNIB Connect Radio. I worked at RNIB for 6 years as their Inclusive Design Ambassador. We partnered with companies like Canon, Netflix, and Sony to advance their accessibility efforts. My ACB Radio experience meant I was also invited to host around 150 episodes of RNIB's flagship technology show, Tech Talk. We were recognised by the UK radio industry and were awarded community station of the year in 2024. As well as interviewing many movers and shakers from the technology world, including accessibility leaders from Microsoft and Google, I had the incredible honour in March 2024 of recording a short interview with legendary singer songwriter Stevie Wonder. As we were introduced, I recalled the awe with which Marlaina had interviewed Ronnie Milsap years earlier. She had taught me that it is ok to feel that child-like excitement even during the moments that define our careers. After shaking Stevie's hand, I asked if he would be willing to share some messages about accessibility and inclusion with our blind brothers and sisters in the UK. I held my breath. He said let us do that now. I began recording. He asked about my recording equipment, and he playfully imitated my English accent. You should hear his Bob Dylan. As we were talking, we were forced to move due to being jostled by the crowd. Before I could grab my cane, Stevie took my arm in his and proceeded to walk us both forward. Hold the phone, I am now being sighted guided by Stevie Wonder? He said, “don't worry Dave, in a moment I'll Walk you into a wall.” My other lasting memory of that moment, in the interview, Stevie said, “I could not have the career I enjoy were it not for braille.” He talked about how he uses braille to write and edit his many songs. And how he has an ambition to publish his catalogue in braille for blind musicians to study. Stevie is not alone. We can all think of high-profile blind people who would link their success to an ability to read braille. Leading journalists, educators, lawyers, politicians holding high office have all relied on braille to get the job done. As for many of you, spreading braille and tactile literacy is a subject close to my heart. Every day I continue to be amazed how combinations of just six little dots fitting neatly under our fingerprints represent every letter of the alphabet, numbers, punctuation, math, music, and other symbols for accessing any subject and any language. Incidentally, six is also the number of big city marathons you must run to complete the classic Abbott World Marathon Majors series. I may have mentioned that somewhere. I will come back to running later. Braille's invention meant for the first time blind people could independently read and author our own stories, find our voices, become educated, and employed, label household items, read our own greetings cards, identify medications, the list goes on. Whether you read braille or not, we can all recognise how deeply linked braille is with the emancipation of blind people. Of the many tactile reading systems developed in the 19th century, and there were many, it is no accident that the system that prevailed was one developed by a young person who knew what we really needed because he was blind. Braille is an early example of that modern disability mantra, “nothing about us without us”. And it is blind people who today, through organisations such as the International Council on English Braille, continue to maintain our code. Blind people around the world have been celebrating two hundred years since braille's invention. I have been communicating braille's value in national broadcast and print media, meeting with hundreds of braille ambassadors at libraries across the UK. On January 4, the Braillists Foundation delivered the UK's first face-to-face World Braille Day Conference. I recognise that in the US, Braillists refers to a braille producer. But in the UK, Braillists often describes any blind person who relies on braille. We formally established the Braillists Foundation in early 2020 to promote braille and tactile literacy. The aims of the Braillists Foundation are: Promote the value of Braille as a proven literacy tool that enriches the lives of blind people. Support efforts to make affordable Braille and tactile reading technologies available to all blind people irrespective of education and employment status. Provide an open forum for the exchange of ideas about the development of future Braille technology. When social distancing forced everyone online, we began offering classes to introduce braille to beginners, supportive reading groups for practicing braille skills, drop-in sessions where readers can get braille questions answered, and masterclasses covering more advanced braille topics. The work of the Braillists Foundation, to spread braille literacy, especially during the pandemic, was recognised by your National Braille Press Touch of Genius Prize for Innovation, a UK Prime Minister's Point of Light Award, and in May this year I was honoured to accept an invitation to a Royal Garden party celebrating learning and skills at Buckingham Palace. You are invited to join the international community celebrating Braille 200 for the rest of this year. The European Blind Union Braille Working Group encourages everyone to share creative experiences celebrating braille. You can do that through their website at LivingBraille.eu. You can follow the hashtag #Braille200 on social media. There's still time to organise your own braille two hundred events. And always you can elevate the voices of braille readers by connecting with ACB's Braille Revival League. And next year, 2026, APH will open the Dot Experience in Louisville to celebrate braille's rich heritage. Braille's profoundly personal connection with written language cannot be underestimated. Braille enabled me to write my proposal of marriage on a braille scrabble board. I waited, heart pounding, while my then girlfriend rummaged in the bag to find letters to compose her answer. She wrote blank e s. Next week we will celebrate our 14th wedding anniversary. I was also deeply moved, shortly after I crossed the finish line at the Tokyo Marathon this March, to discover braille featured on the finisher medal. I had run an exceptionally long way to get to that point, and reading that braille for myself, rather than having to ask a sighted person to read it to me, that really did feel like inclusion. Completing the much sought-after Abbott World Marathon Majors series was some journey. Blind since birth with Leber Congenital Amaurosis, I never saw myself as a runner. Seven years ago, I weighed over 220lb and could not run a bath. I had an idea of converting a guide runner into a pilot for my tandem bike gathering dust in my garage. I signed up for the England Athletics' “Find a Guide” database, a bit like your United in Stride. I soon met Steve and, later, Bex, my first real guide runners, who had no interest in piloting my tandem. What started as huffing and puffing to reach a mile turned into weekly runs and a community of support. I hated physical education at school: ill-fitting kit, smelly changing rooms, PE teachers. During those early attempts at something you could not describe as running, I thought about a blind lady I knew with asthma who ran marathons. I was reminded of Erik Weihenmayer, the first blind person to climb Everest, also interviewed by Marlaina. Just exactly what was my excuse? I decided I was going to get fit and set an example for my son, Arlo. With lots of encouragement, especially from other blind runners sharing their stories, I dragged myself from couch to 5K. While no guide runner seeks recognition for themselves, they really are amazing people. Some blind runners told me how they wanted their guides to appear in results and officially receive a finisher medal at London Marathon. It was the advocacy skills I learned from this movement that enabled me to support that campaign by producing a package for BBC Radio. Our combined efforts changed London Marathon's policy. In my excitement about this small win for guided running, I returned home from the pub one night and went online. Alcohol and the internet are always a winning combination, you know? I found myself filling in a ballot entry form for a place in the New York City Marathon. What was I thinking? I had barely run six miles at this point, and here I was entering a lottery to run 26.2 miles. Not to mention the thousand miles you need to run in months of training. Surely, I would not get a place? I would not need to tell anyone, right? Wrong! “Dear Mr Williams” the email read. “Congratulations, you have a place in the 2019 New York City Marathon”. This had to be a joke. I checked my bank. Oh shoot. New York Road Runners had taken $270. Now I would have to tell my wife. I had nine months to train. And the more I thought about it, the more I wanted to show my then 10-year-old son that us blind dads could do things. Through the summer, I ran up and down hills in Worcestershire to prepare for the five massive bridges you must cross in the NYC marathon: Verrazano-Narrows, Pulaski, Queensboro, Willis Avenue, and Madison Avenue. I was doing my homework. I even joined a gym. It was a beautiful autumnal morning at Fort Wadsworth on Staten Island as we lined up with 53,000 other runners to take on my first marathon. Helicopters hovered overhead and canons blasted as earlier waves set off. Nobody more surprised than me to be a part of it. Sinatra's New York, New York and Jay-Z's Empire State of Mind were on high rotation. New York would be the first of six starts that also included London, Boston, Berlin, Chicago and Tokyo: six big city marathons that have come together to make the classic Abbott World Marathon Majors series. These big city marathons are 26.2-mile street parties. The atmosphere is electric. You really feel the heartbeat of a city when the crowds turn out in force. Complete strangers yell your name to encourage you on. Not only do you get to feel like a rockstar, but you run the same course on the same day as the best athletes in the world. 1st Avenue in New York City and Tower Bridge in London are exceptionally loud. The shrill piercing screams of Wellesley's students in the Boston Marathon put me in mind of Beatlemania. I need to channel that energy especially when the running gets tough, as it always does. When the course is hilly and the weather is hot, I can find myself contemplating my life choices. There have been many times when I have gulped down buckets of Gatorade and walked for a while. Ultimately, drawing on that positive energy from all those people willing me on, and the power of the marathon to bring people together, is replenishing. Some of these cities have deeply divided histories. But they come together to support the runners. Your life, your marathon, has the power to bridge division. It is that sense of hope that drives me on through the exhaustion running to the finish line every time. Shout out to Chicago, London and Tokyo who gave me a medal that featured braille. Berlin, Boston and New York City, you can do this too. But it is not over. In 2024 Abbott announced that the Majors series will be extended to include a seventh, eighth and nineth star. Next month I am heading to Sydney for my first marathon in the Southern hemisphere. If you have ever taken a risk, bitten off a little bit too much, felt like an imposter, found yourself winging it, you are among friends. I certainly feel a little bit of that every time I go out for a run or stand up to deliver talks like this one. As blind people we know we must push the boundaries and take a chance. None of us got here by always taking the easy path. While I live thousands of miles away, you and I have a shared history. Some of which is written in People of Vision, ACB's story, a copy of which I have at home. Braille is also part of our shared history. Braille is a tool of liberation. It has empowered generations of blind leaders. Yet, we know that braille literacy is not where it should be. Too many blind children and adults lack access to the tools they need to thrive. This is a call to action for all of us. If we believe in independence, in dignity, in opportunity, then we must invest in braille. We must champion its teaching, ensure its availability, and celebrate its value as the cornerstone of blind empowerment. Let us dream bigger. Today, blind people are excelling in fields once thought inaccessible—technology, arts, business, politics, sports. But there is so much more to achieve. Imagine a world where every blind child has access to quality education, where workplaces are universally inclusive, and where we lead not as exceptions but as examples. Technology is a critical piece of this puzzle. But innovation is not enough. We must advocate for systemic change. We require policies that prioritize accessibility in every industry. We must have blind leaders at the decision-making table, shaping the future of inclusion. And we need allies—sighted people who amplify our voices, speaking with us, not for us. Tonight, I challenge each of you: How will you contribute to this movement? Will you mentor a blind youth, helping them see their potential. Will you advocate for better policies in your community. Or will you share your story, inspiring someone else to embrace their blindness as a source of strength. Whatever it is, do it boldly. Do it with the knowledge that your actions ripple outward, creating change far beyond this room. At the same time, let us not forget the power of collaboration. ACB, RNIB, the Braillists Foundation—together, we are stronger. Let us share strategies, pool resources, and align our goals to create a global network of blind advocates. The challenges we face are too big for any one organisation to tackle alone. But united, there is nothing we cannot achieve. As I stand here tonight, I am reminded of a truth that has guided me throughout my journey: stories change lives. Whether it is a marathon medal, a braille book, or a conversation with a stranger, every story we share chips away at prejudice and builds a more inclusive world. Thank you, ACB, for teaching me to think differently about blindness. Thank you for showing me what is possible when we embrace our identities and lift each other up. Let us keep running—toward inclusion, toward equality, and toward a future where every blind person has the tools and opportunities to live their best life. Let us find each other at the next starting line. Thank you, and good night.

In honor of Global Accessibility Awareness Day, we have invited Jonathan Mosen, our executive director for accessibility excellence and Brittany Savage, an instructor at our Colorado Center for the Blind. They discuss the latest technology, efficient ways to use technology, and emphasize the importance of being tech-savvy with low tech skills.

"I now find advocacy really rewarding, and I realize that it's a long game, and sometimes advocacy's going to feel like you're banging your head against a brick wall, but every so often, the wall moves just a little bit. So, there is hope, and it can get better, and that's why I do believe, very strongly, in the work that the NFB does. Because it has turned many lives around, including mine." Join us as we talk with Jonathan Mosen from NFB. Show notes The Past, Present, and Future of Blindness Media and Technology with Jonathan MosenDownload Guest: Jonathan Mosen Jonathan's Email: jmosen@nfb.org Connect with Penny Forward pennyforward.compennyforward@pennyforward.com Clubhouse House Facebook Youtube Get our app, guest membership is free! IOS/AppleGooglePlay Post Production help provided by Brynn Lee: Superblink.org Transcription services provided by Anne Verduin

In this episode of the Nation's Blind Podcast, Anil Lewis and Chris Danielsen are joined by Jonathan Mosen, former producer and host of the Bolotin award-winning Living Blindfully podcast and our incoming executive director for Accessibility Excellence. They discuss Access On, our new podcast that focuses on the role that technology plays in living the life we want. Jonathan also provided advice and tips for new podcasters.

Hello Living Blindfully listeners. As promised, I am updating you to let you know that the new technology podcast from the National Federation of the Blind is coming soon. It is called Access On, and you can follow it right now, ahead of the first episode. I feel sure that if you enjoyed Living Blindfully, you'll love Access On, so please take the time to follow/subscribe, by searching for the podcast in the same place you heard Living Blindfully. I am lookin forward to engaging with you via this new platform, and to receiving your comments, contributions, tips, tricks and reviews. For those who prefer to enter the RSS feed manually, the feed URL is: https://pinecast.com/feed/accesson

We are excited to announce the launch of a new eBook! Whether you're new to braille or you've been using braille technology for decades, choosing your braille display can be daunting. They're so expensive, there's so much to consider, and just when you thought you'd investigated all your options, you come across another one you hadn't heard of before! Braille On Display has been helping prospective users choose the braille display which best meets their individual needs since 2016, and to celebrate National Braille Week and World Sight Day, we are delighted to unveil the third edition of this comprehensive compendium. At a special launch event on Thursday 10 October, we heard first hand from its author, Jackie Brown, about what this publication has to offer and what has been added in this brand new edition. Jackie was joined by Jonathan Mosen, an esteemed ambassador from the assistive technology industry, who added his own commentary on the book, and we heard from Braillists Chairman Dave Williams and Trustee Stuart Lawler. We also revealed details of how you can obtain your own copy of the book, and there was a meet and greet session with Jackie towards the end of the event.

This week we cover: Explanation of the Meta Rayban smart glasses and the partnership with Be My Eyes; News of a major upgrade to the Humanware Prodigi low vision product; News of a major upgrade to he Hartgen Consultancy Jaws related Leasy product with more detail from https://www.hartgen.org; A more detailed look ahead to the annual upgrades to FS products JAWS, Fusion and ZoomText with more detail via freedomscientific.com; Acknowledgement of the final edition of the Living Blindfully podcast from Jonathan Mosen.   For the podcast you can go to varadio.org/talkingtech To write to the show use damo.mcmorrow@visionaustralia.orgSupport this Vision Australia Radio program: https://www.visionaustralia.org/donate?src=radio&type=0&_ga=2.182040610.46191917.1644183916-1718358749.1627963141See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This evening on Main Menu Live we have amazing tech discussions that will be of interest to many: list of 2 items • Envision Ally is being rolled out very soon and rumor has it that Meta is also holding an event this week. Do we think we will hear about new inventions for our beloved Meta Glasses? Where does Ally fit alongside Companion and what is the future for Envision? Come learn more about Envision Ally and the future of AI in your digital life. • In the second hour we bring back a legend in the blindness community, that being the Father of Main Menu and the inventor of ACB Radio, now known as ACB Media. Our primary focus is to talk all about the newly released iOS 18, the future of artificial intelligence in iOS and so much more. We dive deep about product design and the impact that all of us can have in the digital space if we take advantage of opportunities. Jonathan has brought a wealth of knowledge to all of us so we will reminisce a bit about LivingBlindfully which is exiting the scene at the end of the month. Come during the second hour where we here from a giant in our community and someone who truly continues to make a difference for each one of us. list end We bring you some pieces of software news that you will not want to miss, especially if you are a screen reader user, a content producer or just a casual user of AI and all things tech. In addition to this, we make announcements about what is coming in October on Main Menu Live. The digital landscape keeps changing and companies are addressing our needs in unique and creative ways. Come learn more this evening on Main Menu Live!

Apple has just released a new version of its operating system for iPhone 18. Jonathan Mosen has assessed the device for accessibility for people with disabilities. 

Presenter Contact Info Email: jonathan@mosen.org

Heidi Taylor, Judy Dixon, Mike Feir and Jonathan Mosen recap the big news from Apple's September 2024 event, including Apple Watch, AirPods and iPhone.

During his September 2024 Presidential release, National Federation of the Blind President Mark Riccobono announced that Jonathan Mosen has joined the team at the National Federation of the Blind to pursue a range of initiatives in technology, accessibility, and communications. In this special episode, Mark and Jonathan discuss Jonathan's role, and how you can get involved.

Facilitator: Maria Topics:  Phone stuck in reset mode with Apple ID and Password, Can't long in;   Using the Find my Object feature with Seeing AI;  How to invoke speaking while using Live View in the Ring App, using the settings and notifications;  What are Apple Watches can be used for Tracking exercise, heart rate, answering phone or text, even falls,  receive notifications same as phone;  Apple Glow event for the new IPhone debut and more, check Local Listings for September 9, at 10 Pacific;  Apple moving to  Be My Eyes, Jonathan Mosen closing down after the Apple event but adding new adventure ahead; IBUG Bytes: Demo by Maria;  Using the Background sounds feature seems to help with Tinnitus in Accessibility, Control center; Background Sounds On/Off settings, Set sound volume and other sound settings. How to find attachment in an email, Using your rotary as buttons, rotor phone control, or swipe to the bottom of the email;  How to use AI or Be my Seeing eye app to describe a photo in a text, must install apps;  SIRI not playing CNN NEWs channel, Might try saying play CNN NEWs instead of play CNN NEWS;  Should phone be plugged to get updates or go to settings, general, update, may to delete some stuff in storage if it won't update manually;  Waiting for IOS 18 coming out soon; Can wait to update;   Anything new coming in Accessability? Look for Podcast about the Accessability feature.

Jonathan Mosen, who is blind has been a disability advocate for decades. He is joining a growing chorus of concern about the lack of consultation with the disabled community to sweeping change. 

Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each. Welcome to 291 0:00 Some recognition at a special time 4:19 Doug Geoffray, 25 years after that first Blind Line interview, talks about accessibility and AI at Microsoft 26:54 Bonnie and Jonathan's NFB Convention 2024 audio diary 1:17:03 NFB day 3 1:29:04 NFB Day 4 including a mini review of the Helptech Activator Pro 80-cell Braille display 1:43:51 NFB Day 5 1:53:42 NFB final day 1:59:05 Ray-ban Meta Smart Glasses and final thoughts 2:03:31 Closing and contact info 2:05:56 With listeners in 113 countries, our Living Blindfully community offers a wide range of knowledge and perspectives. We welcome your contribution to the show. Here's how to have your say. Send us a text or audio message via WhatsApp. +447874464152 or just click this link from your mobile device to WhatsApp us. Write an email or attach an audio file recorded in your app of choice. The email address is opinion at LivingBlindfully.com Phone the listener line and record a voice message. This is a US number, so long distance or international charges may apply. +18646066736. You can also follow our WhatsApp channel for announcements.

Wed, 26 Jun 2024 01:30:00 GMT http://relay.fm/parallel/93 http://relay.fm/parallel/93 Shelly Brisbin Today, we offer an all-star panel of podcasters and tech pundits with a lot to say about the first 15 years of mobile accessibility from Apple. To my delight, the show veered hard into present and future topics. Also, Parallel says farewell. Today, we offer an all-star panel of podcasters and tech pundits with a lot to say about the first 15 years of mobile accessibility from Apple. To my delight, the show veered hard into present and future topics. Also, Parallel says farewell. clean 5408 Subtitle: Picking your accessibility battlesToday, we offer an all-star panel of podcasters and tech pundits with a lot to say about the first 15 years of mobile accessibility from Apple. To my delight, the show veered hard into present and future topics. Also, Parallel says farewell. Guest Starring: Allison Sheridan, David Woodbridge, Jonathan Mosen, Mikah Sargent, and Steve Sawczyn Links and Show Notes: Support Parallel with a Relay FM Membership Submit Feedback 36 Seconds That Changed Everything – How the iPhone Learned to Talk Sonos has broken accessibility for its blind users. Now they must repair the app and repair trust – Mosen At Large AppleVis

With the UK General Election coming up on Thursday 4 July 2024, here on RNIB Connect Radio we thought it would be a good time to see how accessible voting might be in other countries around the world for blind and partially sighted people.  Jonathan Mosen, Chief Executive of Workbridge an employment service for disabled people in New Zealand, who is also a Blind Broadcaster among other things joins RNIB Connect Radio's Toby Davey to talk about the accessibility of voting in New Zealand for blind and partially sighted people. Looking at the whole process for blind and partially sighted people, the telephone dictation service for voting in New Zealand, the accessibility of political party manifestos and other campaign material plus whether there are more accessible and digital ways of voting for blind and partially sighted people. You can find out more about Jonathan by visiting his website - https://mosen.org (Image shows RNIB logo. 'RNIB' written in black capital letters over a white background and underlined with a bold pink line, with the words 'See differently' underneath)

Jonathan Mosen is joined by Heidi Taylor, Mike Feir and Judy Dixon to discuss this year's feature-packed Apple keynote. Please share your thoughts with us about what Apple unveiled. We'll play a selection of listener comments in the next episode.

Workbridge Chief Executive and Assistive Technology consultant Jonathan Mosen speaks to Kathryn about Louis Braille's innovation, creating the code which has enabled the literacy of blind people.

La société Sonos a annoncé la mise à jour de ses applications mobiles le mardi 7 mai 2024. Après des retours inquiétants quand à l'accessibilité pour les aveugles de celles-ci, nous vous invitons à attendre avant de les mettre à jour. Dans ce podcast nous vous expliquons en résumé ce qu'il faut retenir du billet de Jonathan Mosen à propos de la future mise à jour des applications mobile Sonos. Liens utiles L'article complet de Jonathan Mosen avec les explications et les conseils (en anglais).

En este episodio se hace un unboxing de la grabadora de voz Zoom H1 Essential y la primera toma de contacto. Además veremos como se realiza la actualización del firmware y como se carga la guía de voz en español, ya que la accesibilidad de la grabadora viene por defecto en inglés. Enlaces de interés: Grabadora de voz Zoom H1 Essential en Amazon. Enlace a Amazon de Zoom H1 Essential  Web de Zoom Corporation con el soporte de la grabadora Zoom H1.. Enlace al soporte y documentos de Zoom H1 Essential Web de descarga de los archivos de accesibilidad con las distintas voces. Enlace a la web de descarga de archivos de actualización Web del podcast Living Blindfully de Jonathan Mosen donde se revisa esta grabadora (en inglés). Enlace al episodio del podcast Living Blindfully sobre la Zoom H1

Jonathan's series on the Essential recorders from Zoom, which have accessibility features, concludes on this Living Blindfully extra with the look at the Zoom H1Essential. This is the smallest member of the family and sells for just $99 USD. It can fit in any pocket, and offers high-quality 32-bit float recording. While understandably the recorder lacks some of the features of its larger siblings, it also boasts some features unique to this member of the family. Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each. Welcome to 274 0:00 Introduction 1:18 Orientation 3:10 First start 9:29 Recording, marking, and playing 11:58 H1Essential menus 23:08 Overdubbing with the H1Essential 33:20 More menu options 37:54 Installing firmware updates 42:09 Installing or updating accessibility files 52:41 Using the H1Essential as a USB microphone 55:56 Conclusion 59:12 Closing and contact info 1:01:24

Continuing his extensive look at the accessible Zoom Essential family, Jonathan demonstrates and reviews the Zoom H4Essential in this Living Blindfully Extra. With its compact size, powerful features and priced at just $199 USD, the H4Essential may be the Goldilocks recorder for many. While this review stands alone and therefore revisits many of the features found in the H6Essential, Jonathan expands further on the powerful mixer functionality and some other features. Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each. Welcome to 273 0:00 Introduction 0:59 Orientation 4:22 Inaccessible arming function 17:33 Exploring the menus 21:08 The inaccessible File List 46:16 The Mixer 55:56 Setting markers in a recording 1:06:38 The input jack 1:08:43 Using the H4Essential as an audio interface 1:09:40 The H4Essential Control app 1:12:16 Conclusion 1:16:55 Closing and contact info 1:20:13

In this Living Blindfully extra, Jonathan Mosen begins his reviews of all three recorders in the Essential series, with the Zoom H6Essential Zoom has provided these units so the reviews can be produced, but have not heard these reviews before publication, nor influence what they contain. There is considerable interest from the blind community in the Zoom Essential series, due to the accessibility features available in this professional class of equipment. The h6Essential is the most capable member of the series, providing six tracks of recording, interchangeable microphone capsules, 32 bit float, a playback mixer, audio interface capability and more. Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each. Welcome to 272 0:00 Introduction 1:15 Description and physical layout 5:35 Setting up the Zoom H6Essential 21:35 A look at the Settings 25:51 The completely inaccessible File List, and working with recordings you've made 38:26 Recording content, inserting markers 43:40 The mixer 52:11 Using storage mode with a PC 54:45 Using the H6Essential as an audio interface 57:01 Controlling the H6Essential via its iPhone app 1:07:44 Conclusion 1:14:58 Closing and contact info 1:17:46

Talking Tech show notes for March 19 2024 Product minute: Manual Braille Labeller.   Nice to have around to simply label stuff in Braille.   https://shop.visionaustralia.org/reizen-rl-350-braille-labeller.html   My Concerns of Using Hable One with Android   Some of the Hable One commands simply do not  work on my Samsung Z Flip 3. Folks on the web have said it does work, and it doesn't work on their Android devices, so I think it is one of those Android things where openness leads to issues. I would suggest folks try the Hable One on your own Android device before purchase. However, works fine on my iPhone, and you'll find a demo of it on my podcast feed.   https://davidwoodbr.podbean.com/e/hable-one-description-pairing-and-basic-navigation-on-iphone-with-voiceover/   My and Stephen's Thoughts of using the Zoom H1 Essential Recorder    Overall we decided great device. However, just because it's “accessible” doesn't mean you don't have to learn how to use the device to get the most out of it. Check out the excellent tutorial done by Jonathan Mosen on they Living Blindfully podcast for the Zoom H1 Essential Recorder.   Only 3 Years, And My AirPods Max Has Died   Considering how expensive they were, and only purchased in Dec 2020. Off this week to see how much the battery will cost to be exchanged.   Good Stop Watch App for Your Mac   Great to keep track of timed events: recording podcasts, radio shows etc.   https://apps.apple.com/au/app/good-stopwatch/id1268456701?mt=12   How to Turn Off Predictive Text in Mac OS   Nice little quick tip podcast from Applevis.   https://applevis.com/podcasts/how-disable-predictive-text-suggestions-macos   You Can Access Google Gemini Via a Webpage at:   https://gemini.google.com    NBN Upgrade for Aussie's Towards the End of the Year 2024     With increased data usage, people in Australia want faster data, and it looks like we will get it towards the end of the year based on an article from The Age a few weeks ago.Support this Vision Australia Radio program: https://www.visionaustralia.org/donate?src=radio&type=0&_ga=2.182040610.46191917.1644183916-1718358749.1627963141See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Talking Tech for March 12 2024 Product Minute from the Vision Store   Code Jumper - a great way to teach students coding through physical play.   https://shop.visionaustralia.org/code-jumper.html   A Reminder for CSUN 2024 Number 39 March 18 to 24 2024   I'm really looking forward to this years 39TH conference, especially in the realm of AI.   https://www.csun.edu/cod/conference/sessions/index.php/?gad_source=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIi9fA3O3ghAMV0-MWBR1mrQO1EAAYASAAEgIbrvD_BwE   Some Very Interesting JAWS, and Fusion Updates for March 2024   Picture Smart AI for me is the outstanding feature in this JAWS update, using the power of AI to fully describe images on a social media page or in. A file on your pC.   https://blog.freedomscientific.com/the-march-update-to-fusion-suite-2024-is-here/   Fantastic interview with Dean Blazie from Blazie Technologies with Jonathan Mosen    Sometimes nice to see how things workout for folks, and how things came to be.   https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/blindness-technology-icon-deane-blazie-goes-down-memory/id973360653?i=1000648103827   Braille Web Word Puzzle Game   This web based Braille word puzzle game by guessing the number of dots to make up a word is fun -      https://www.themisgames.com/brailliance/   What I believe Should be Labelled as a Bug with the Envision AI app on BSC2   If the BSC@ folks know that Google sign in on the BSC2 doesn't work, then why let Envision AI app for the BSC2 offer it?   Apple Releases iOS and iPad OS 17.4   For me the outstanding feature for iOS 17.4 for us outside of the EU is the transcription option now in Apple Podcasts where you can jump and start listening to a spot in the podcast transcribed text, not to mention the accessibility for people who are deaf blind.   https://applevis.com/blog/apple-releases-ios-174-ipados-174-new-emoji-podcast-transcripts-major-changes-eu   Mac OS 10.4, TV OS 10.4, and Watch OS 10.4 Released   Nothing earth shattering for accessibility. However, in Mac OS, you now have the option in VO Utility for the Left/Right QuickNav option to toggle on Single key QuickNav as well as QuickNav itself.   https://applevis.com/blog/apple-releases-macos-sonoma-144-watchos-104-tvos-174   Apple Also Quietly Released 10 new Accessories   Watch bands, iPhone cases, and a welkin stand for the Apple TV 4K to enhance using your iPhone as a camera when on FaceTime calls.   https://www.zdnet.com/articl e/best-iphone-accessories/ Support this Vision Australia Radio program: https://www.visionaustralia.org/donate?src=radio&type=0&_ga=2.182040610.46191917.1644183916-1718358749.1627963141See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My First Colouring Book    Yes I no not Tech related grin. I'm really looking forward to trying this out with my Grandson.   https://shop.visionaustralia.org/my-first-colouring-book-animals.html   Loop Ear Buds   Various ear buds for different  Environments simply using acoustic filters.   https://www.amazon.com.au/s?me=A1CVBR8PLBYTJC&marketplaceID=A39IBJ37TRP1C6   Amazon Echo Pop, new Echo    No Thanks, simply not impressed.   https://www.amazon.com.au/Introducing-sound-compact-speaker-Charcoal/dp/B09WXH9BH7   The Blind Podmaker, Jonathan Mosen's review of the Zoom H6Essential recorder   Jonathan Mosen begins his reviews of all three recorders in the Essential series.    The h6Essential is the most capable member of the series, providing six tracks of recording, interchangeable microphone capsules, 32 bit float, a playback mixer, audio interface capability and more.   Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-blind-podmaker/id1560929891?i=1000647718635   NB all 3 demos of the H6, H4, and H1 now complete.   Using a Microphone for Speech Recognition    Simply, better mic, better experience with voice dictation, and voice control.   https://abilitynet.org.uk/news-blogs/new-microphone-invented-speech-recognition?utm_source=toptechtidbits&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=02292024&utm_term=editorial   Envision Ai Now on the BSC2.   In some ways, still the challenge of object recognition.Support this Vision Australia Radio program: https://www.visionaustralia.org/donate?src=radio&type=0&_ga=2.182040610.46191917.1644183916-1718358749.1627963141See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each. Welcome to 268 0:00 Jonathan Mosen speaks with Deane Blazie about Deane's significant role in blindness technology history 2:58 Deane Blazie tells Jonathan Mosen about the new BT Speak line from Blazie Technologies 1:09:05 Remembering David Holladay 1:38:50 Response to episode 267 on intersectionality 1:40:36 Can I swim with the FeelSpace Navibelt? 1:45:01 Where to obtain the Blind Alive accessible workouts 1:47:40 Pursuing a career in customer service 1:49:09 Impressions of the Seleste Smart Glasses, and Apple thoughts 1:51:23 Be My AI, and airlines with Braille safety cards 1:53:51 Vocaster 2 with the Mac 1:56:01 Best and worst airline security experiences 1:57:27 Closing and contact info 1:59:58

The start of the school year can be an expensive time, not just for uniforms and stationery, but for devices too. And if you are the parent of a child with disabilities the costs are amplified. Workbridge Chief Executive and Assistive Technology consultant Jonathan Mosen says there's a complexity of choice for aids to help pupils with visual and hearing impairment - and with that can come high price tags.

The start of the school year can be an expensive time, not just for uniforms and stationery, but for devices too. And if you are the parent of a child with disabilities the costs are amplified. Workbridge Chief Executive and Assistive Technology consultant Jonathan Mosen says there's a complexity of choice for aids to help pupils with visual and hearing impairment - and with that can come high price tags.

Workbridge Chief Executive and Assistive Technology consultant Jonathan Mosen on the technology that helps vision impaired people vote in elections and an app that helps people to hear in noisy surroundings.

Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each. Welcome to 254 0:00 Lionel Wolberger, co-founder of Userway 2:23 In this in-depth and lively interview, Jonathan Mosen speaks with Lionel about Userway, why it was founded, what it does, whether the approach it is taking is making the web a more accessible place, and how blind people can evaluate the impact the company's offerings are having. Closing and contact info 2:02:09

I've come to realize that my journey in the smart home has a lot to do with my experience as a blind individual and the ability of the connected home to make my abode more accessible, this is really at the core of myHomeKithome.  In this episode, I talk with renowned blindness advocate, assistive technology consultant, and global podcasting personality Jonathan Mosen to discuss what accessibility is, why it's important, and its implications for the smart home. Save 20% off the Grid backpack from Ekster by using promo code MYHOMEKITHOME20 at checkout or by going to https://shop.ekster.com/myhomekithome20Check out Jonathan's Living Blindfully podcast: https://livingblindfully.comLearn more about Jonathan Mosen: https://mosen.org

Jonathan Mosen is joined by Heidi Taylor, Michael Feir and Judy Dixon to talk Apple Watch series 9, Apple Watch Ultra 2, iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro.

In this episode of iCantCU, I talk about the NFB National Convention in Houston. I talk about some of the sessions I attended and what I learned. I discuss General Sessions and some of the presenters who took the stage. A couple of the presenters were in unfriendly territory. Still, they had the guts to show up and tell their organization's story. In Just Listen, you'll hear from NFB President Mark Riccobono, Living Blindfully host Jonathan Mosen, and a Mariachi band. This one is all about #NFB23 and what I brought home. There is no travel talk or other things I did in Houston during my stay. Show notes at https://www.iCantCU.com/238    Stories of Visionloss Podcast I appear on episode 19 with Charlotte, who I met IRL at #NFB23. Learn more about the podcast at https://www.storiesofvisionloss.com/. Listen to episode 19 at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/david-icantcu/id1639479522?i=1000618863776.  Links Mentioned Crunchy Peanut Butter Kind Protein Bars: https://amzn.to/3rGEV43  #NFB23 Live Stream Coverage: https://www.youtube.com/@NationsBlind/streams  Living Blindfully Podcast: https://www.livingblindfully.com/  No-jab Ambutech White Cane: https://amzn.to/3NKpD5J  Zoom Podtrak P4: https://amzn.to/442PDR0  Keystone Chapter's Dinner for a Week Fundraiser If you'd like to support the Keystone Chapter's fundraiser, with a chance to win gift cards from Outback, Pinera, Chipotle, Cracker Barrel, Chili's, Red Robin YUM!, and Subway for a total of $275 in gift cards, go to https://www.iCantCU.com/dinner. One ticket is $5, and three tickets are $10. Once you pay, email me, and I'll write up your tickets. Learn More About Descript The transcript from this episode is done using Descript. Try out Descript for free at https://www.descript.com/?lmref=Yw2dhQ. This is an affiliate link, so I'll earn a commission if you pay for the app. Thanks! Support iCantCU When shopping at Amazon, I would appreciate it if you clicked on this link to make your purchases: https://www.iCantCU.com/amazon. I participate in the Amazon Associate Program and earn commissions on qualifying purchases. The best part is, you don't pay extra for doing this! White Canes Connect Podcast Episode 077 In episode 077, Stacie and I talk to Ann Cunningham, the creator of the Sensational Blackboard (https://www.sensationalbooks.com/). Find the podcast on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/white-canes-connect/id1592248709 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/1YDQSJqpoteGb1UMPwRSuI IHeartRadio https://www.iheart.com/podcast/263-white-canes-connect-89603482/ YouTube Https://www.youtube.com/@pablindpodcast White Canes Connect On Twitter Https://www.twitter.com/PABlindPodcast My Podcast Gear Here is all my gear and links to it on Amazon. I participate in the Amazon Associates Program and earn a commission on qualifying purchases. Zoom Podtrak P4: https://amzn.to/33Ymjkt Zoom ZDM Mic & Headphone Pack: https://amzn.to/33vLn2s Zoom H1n Recorder: https://amzn.to/3zBxJ9O  Gator Frameworks Desk Mounted Boom Arm: https://amzn.to/3AjJuBK Shure SM58 S Mic: https://amzn.to/3JOzofg  Sennheiser Headset (1st 162 episodes): https://amzn.to/3fM0Hu0  Follow iCantCU on your favorite podcast directory! Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon | Google | IHeartRadio Reach out on social media Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn Are You or Do You Know A Blind Boss? If you or someone you know is crushing it in their field and is also blind, I want to hear from you! Call me at (646) 926-6350 and leave a message. Please include your name and town, and tell me who the Blind Boss is and why I need to have them on an upcoming episode. You can also email the show at iCantCUPodcast@gmail.com.  

Apple's marathon WWDC keynote included new Macs, updates to all of Apple's operating systems, and the much-anticipated mixed reality headset which Apple is calling Vision Pro. In this episode recorded immediately after the keynote, Judy Dixon, Heidi Taylor and Mike Feir join Jonathan Mosen to discuss the meaning of it all from a blindness perspective.

We are going to explore a question that may seem beyond the scope of our program. Over the past few months we have spent quite a lot of time discussing chat bots. Recently we have seen lots of evidence that they can get things amazingly wrong in terms of information. Our friend Jonathan Mosen reported that he and his partner Bonnie were described as having been married for the past thirty years. This is certainly not true but it highlights that there is another element of our lives where misinformation can happen, whether intentionally or not. At the same time, there are news stories that indicate that actors from China and Russia have flooded our mass media with disinformation about the arraignment of Donald Trump aimed at deepening the division within the United States. Obviously, in general, it is very difficult to know what is true and what is not. What can we do to make it less likely that we will spread information that isn't true? How do we know that what we read and hear and see is true? Do we on Tuesday Topics have responsibilities? What are they? It is a little frightening to suggest that that the field of blindness and visual impairment is rife with misinformation. But why should that topic be off limits? ACB and NFB have their own versions of truth! Agencies may want to emphasize elements that do not paint as clear a picture of the services they provide that they might! How do we explore what is true in the blindness field? All of us want to find ways to make our point of view seem stronger! We are not purposely propagating disinformation but we are certainly selectively choosing the facts and arguments that bolster our notions of what is right and good. Does ACB have propaganda? What's it like? How about other organizations? What might their predilections in terms of information look like? We hope that many listeners will want to help us explore how we protect the truth and learn to think critically! Chat Bots, bad actors and propaganda are the subject of our next Tuesday Topics! Find out more at https://acb-tuesday-topics.pinecast.co

This is a special episode containing Jonathan Mosen's presentation on the future of Mosen at Large, which from now on will be called Living Blindfully. Here is a summary of the key points and when you can hear them. The episode, as usual is segmented by chapter. Introduction from Bonnie Mosen,0:00 Introduction from Jonathan Mosen,4:15 A new name to reflect what the podcast has become,8:55 Our new logo,14:24 Contributing to Living Blindfully,15:06 LivingBlindfully.com and some of its features,15:50 Living Blindfully and the Fediverse,24:14 Offloading some of the tasks,26:58 Advertising on Living Blindfully,29:16 Living Blindfully Plus,30:57 Presentation Conclusion,35:42 Caller1,37:38 Caller2,38:53 Caller3,42:43 Caller4,43:56 Caller5,45:34 Caller6,50:11 Written question1,52:42 Caller7,53:34 Caller8,56:37 Caller9,58:36 Caller10,1:00:07 Caller11,1:02:14 Caller12,1:07:27 Written question2,1:12:09 Caller13,1:14:03 Caller14,1:18:48 Caller15,1:25:13 Caller16,1:28:17 Caller17,1:33:39 Caller18,1:37:41 Caller19,1:42:04 Caller20,1:45:29 Caller21,1:50:34 Caller22,1:56:50 Caller23,2:00:25 Caller24,2:03:07 Caller25,2:04:48 Caller26,2:06:31 Caller27,2:09:54 Caller28,2:12:52 Caller29,2:16:43 Caller30,2:18:32 Caller31,2:21:23 Caller32,2:25:20 Caller33,2:30:29 Caller34,2:33:17 Caller35,2:35:55 Caller36,2:38:36 Caller37,2:43:21 Caller38,2:46:29 Caller39,2:49:33 Caller40,2:52:57 Caller41,2:55:24 Caller42,2:56:39 Closing,3:00:08

April 2022 - broadcast on over 20 Internet radio stations - 11.5 hours - over USD$100,000 raised A few months after the start of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Jonathan Mosen hosted “We're with U, ” an online benefit concert featuring blind performers on his Internet station: Mushroom FM to help blind people in the war-torn country. Radio. Advocacy. Assistive tech. Jonathan Mosen has worked in all three areas in his career and this week on Outlook we speak with Jonathan about it all, though we could have done an entire episode for any one of these three things. Mosen tells us about Norrie disease, the condition he's always lived with which had him living blind since birth and experiencing increased deafness over time. He talks about his pride in his disability, answering how he personally would react if he could see tomorrow vs get his hearing back, a different answer for each one of us. Broadcaster and podcaster extraordinaire, Jonathan hosts “Mosen At Large” with his knowledge from working at such assistive technology companies as HumanWare and Freedom Scientific, along with his lifetime in radio which began as a young child and young person at the school for the blind in New Zealand. He shares with us about the work he's done bringing attention to the trauma he worked through from abuses at the school for the blind, tells us more about how Mushroom FM was started and how it's grown, and about his love of iconic rock group The Beatles. For an even deeper dive into Jonathan's life and his body of work, check out “In The Arena, the Jonathan Mosen Story” (a 9-part audio documentary), along with his podcast and an article he references on the show with us which he wrote about being blind and the pride he has in that by visiting his website here: https://mosen.org

Exploring Tech webinar for November, Out and About for Summer   As the name suggests, out and about product ideas for summer.   Register at:   https://visionaustralia.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_yzPrITgQQNiReZN6wczreg   I gave Mastodon a Go as an Alternative to Twitter   Not much it seems in the way of news, dependent on what server (instance) you are on for content. Listen to Jonathan Mosen's latest podcast 206 on an intro to Mastodon. I'm not leaving twitter yet, waiting to see what happens, but good to have an alternative. ‘As far as getting hold of news away from Twitter, I've dusted off the, Lire: RSS Reader, for Mac and iOS for getting my news content from various sources.   Alexa on Echos Now Has the Male Voice   Simply say “change voice” to switch to the male voice which actually sounds quite nice. To go back at any time back to the original female voice, just say “change voice” to go back.   Apple Watch OS 9.1 Workout Bug Fix   With the release of Watch OS 9.1, the bug in the Workout routine which didn't read the time elapsed for the workout has now been fixed for VoiceOver users.   NASA TV   Since we last talked about space, there is more happening this week as we go to air, as in NASA's rocket hopefully launching to the moon and back. NASA TV is a great resource to keep up with what is happening, and things like launch's whilst not audio described are still described enough to give us who can't see an idea of what is going on.   Here is a direct link to the live media stream direct:   https://www.youtube.com/nasa/live   Support this Vision Australia Radio program: https://www.visionaustralia.org/donate?src=radio&type=0&_ga=2.182040610.46191917.1644183916-1718358749.1627963141See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jonathan Mosen, Judy Dixon, Anthony Horvath and Heidi Taylor consider Apple's new product offerings announced at its 7 September Far Out event from a blindness perspective. We discuss Apple Watch, Apple Watch SE and Apple Watch Ultra, new AirPods Pro, iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro and iPhoen 14 Pro Max.

Living his life overcoming exterior barriers as a blind individual, Jonathan Mosen understands the importance of hope and belief despite one's disabilities. An advocate for the blind (and disabled community as a whole), making a difference in the space has always been his biggest driver. Now helming the CEO title at Workbridge, Jonathan joins Simon to talk inclusion/diversity in the workplace and how we can improve disabled representation in business. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tim Cook and his team presented Apple's WWDC keynote on 6 June 2022, revealing what's coming in the next generation of Apple's operating systems and more. Jonathan Mosen is joined by Heidi Taylor, Michael Feir and Anthony Horvath to provide analysis of this year's event from a blindness perspective. In the next episode of the podcast, there'll be plenty of opportunity to hear what you think of what was announced. We welcome your views via email, either written down or via an audio attachment, to Jonathan at Mushroomfm.com or by phoning in a voicemail to our listener line, +1-864-606-6736.

Pennsylvania Council of the Blind 2021 Virtual Conference and Convention Saturday, September 18, 2021 Virtual Banquet, sponsored by the Western Pennsylvania School for Blind Children, Pre-Session Entertainment. Greetings and Sponsor Acknowledgements, Sue Lichtenfels, Conference Coordinator. PCB Student Merit Award, Suzanne Erb, PCB Board of Directors. PCB Award Presentations, William Grignon, PCB Board of Directors. Strengthening Community through Unity, Jonathan Mosen MNZN, Disability Advocate, Multi-Media Producer, and Assistive Technology Consultant. Born congenitally blind, Jonathan Mosen has been breaking barriers throughout his life. As the creator of ACB Radio in 1999 and the more recent Mushroom FM, he's been a pioneer in internet radio for decades. He's shared his knowledge and insight through podcasts, lectures, books, articles, tutorials, product reviews, and more. A native New Zealander, Jonathan's impact on the blind community is worldwide. Be sure to join us as Jonathan speaks on “Strengthening Community through Unity.” Find out more at https://acb-events.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast. Try Pinecast for free, forever, no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-af0929 for 40% off for 4 months, and support ACB Events.

As Jonathan prepares to take up his new role with Aira next week, this is the last episode of The Blind Side Podcast that will be produced on a weekly basis. As circumstances allow and subjects arise of interest, you will still see the occasional episode being produced.After listener comments, we conclude our smart home series with Jonathan describing some of the technology he and Bonnie are using.Thank you so much for listening to these regular episodes over the last two-and-a-bit years.

Jonathan Mosen talks about iOS 12 in this, a recording of his presentation to Tek Talk on Accessible World. The material is based on his book, "iOS 12 Without the Eye".

Jonathan Mosen begins the podcast by describing his new role at Aira. He talks about what he'll be doing, what it means for Mosen Consulting and this podcast, and why he was so excited about accepting the role.You can read Aira's announcement,view Jonathan's blog post, and read Freedom Scientific's take.Judy Dixon describes and demonstrates Braille Screen Input on the iPhone. It's a way to turn your iPhone into a virtual Braille keyboard, giving you rapid input anywhere you go, without needing to carry anything external.We welcome your feedback. Send email to TheBlindSide at Mosen dot org or call the feedback line in the United States on (719) 270-5114.

Jonathan Mosen and Heidi Taylor unbox a silver iPhone XS Max 512GB.Jonathan demonstrates the gestures for phones without a Home button in case you're upgrading this year. He discusses backup strategies, demonstrates setting up Face ID and more.

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