Ben.Vision Apps

Today, we were joined by Patrick, the co-founder of BenVision, and their CTO, Vaze, to discuss their innovative apps Speakaboo and BEN. Originating from a MIT hackathon project, BenVision aims to create inclusive technology, with BEN offering a unique binaural music experience to convey object information. Their recently launched app, Speakaboo, in public beta, stands … Read more

Community Replay – 14 May

You can tune into this call live every Tuesday. Visit acb.community to learn more about what is up coming. Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/unmute-presents-on-acb-communi/582e81a4-095a-4ebe-8307-b557a7b716ed This podcast is powered by Pinecast. Try Pinecast for free, forever, no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-e4dc67 for 40% off for 4 months, … Read more

Jaws Tips 6 – Finding Text On The Web

In this episode, We demonstrate how to effectively use the JAWS find command to search for specific words on a webpage. By pressing Control + F, we access the JAWS find dialogue box to input the desired word, such as “application,” and navigate through its appearances using arrow keys. Upon searching, we locate instances of … Read more

Community Replay from 7 May

Join us in this episode of the ACB Community Call where we delve into a variety of topics and updates within the Unmute community. Marty Sobo, Michael Dois and Michael Babcock, share valuable insights on boosting microphone volume, exploring accessible apps, and navigating assistive technology tools like JAWS and Braille games. Community members actively participate, … Read more

Jaws Tips – Using the FS Clipboard with JAWS

Marci discusses the FS Clipboard feature within JAWS, demonstrating how users can gather and merge text from different parts of a document seamlessly. By utilizing keyboard shortcuts and commands, Marci showcases the functionality of the clipboard, emphasizing the importance of reviewing and manipulating text accurately. She provides a practical example of crafting a message about … Read more

At Your Fingertips – Braille games for children and adults

In this episode of At Your Fingertips, we discuss the world of Braille games, emphasizing their role in enhancing Braille skills through fun gameplay. We share insights on specific games like Scrabble and Monopoly, highlighting their educational value. Exploring resources from NFB Independence Marketplace, APH, and MaxiAids, we showcase Braille games like alphabet blocks and … Read more