Access On

Access On

National Federation of the Blind

Episodes 80
Avg. Duration 1h 1m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (24)
Since Nov 2024
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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About This Podcast

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 benefit from the resources of the National Federation of the Blind, including our Center for Excellence in Nonvisual Accessibility, our extensive networks in the technology sector, and our many members with specialist knowledge of technology. When it comes to access technology, Access On breaks the news, and makes the news.

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Recent Episodes

A recap of Apple's WWDC keynote from a blindness perspective

Jun 08, 2026 1h 29m

This week on access On, Jonathan Mosen is joined by Judy Dixon, Heidi Taylor, and Michael Feir to discuss Apple's 2026 Worldwide Developers Conference keynote. We discuss the completely revamped…

Tips for creating well formatted Microsoft Word documents

Jun 03, 2026 1h 24m

In this week's episode: Special Apple event coverage next week 0:00 We then move on to a look at creating great-looking word documents. topics include: Why good presentation and layout matter …

Announcements from Microsoft, Google, and Apple, and how to spot deep fakes

May 27, 2026 1h

In this week's episode of Access On: Microsoft Ability Summit 0:00 Recap of Google IO 16:40 Apple previews some new accessibility features 34:48 Tips for spotting deep fakes …

create your own private secure network with Tailscale, a new smart scale from Renpho, and moving apps on the Windows taskbar

May 20, 2026 1h 1m

On this week's episode of Access On: Join us for an Access On webinar on outdoor wayfinding 0:00 Create your own secure private network with Tailscale 1:58 Apple memories, and making…

New research on blind people and AI, and how to make iOS dictation more accurate

May 13, 2026 58m

This week on Access On; New research on AI and blind people 0:00 Exporting Ootunes Recordings 44:42 BBC domestic streams outside the UK 47:51 Smart home automation 49:34 Substack…

A look at some smartphone visual interpretation apps

May 06, 2026 1h 14m

This week's Access On presents highlights from our Access On Webinar covering some of the smartphone AI visual interpretation apps. Here's what is covered, and when. Introduction 0:00 Seeing AI…

John Ternus to become Apples nextCEO, and concluding our look at the smart home

Apr 29, 2026 1h 1m

This week on Access on: John Ternus to become Apple's CEO. What might it mean for accessibility 0:00 An examination of home audio options 14:45 Obtaining support for your smart home …

More on the smart home, an inaccessible Ray-Bam meta repair experience, and iOS status cells explained

Apr 22, 2026 1h 4m

This week on Access On: National Federation of the Blind expresses outrage at title 2 delay 0:00 Join us for our Access On webinar on document formatting 3:51 Smart security systems and…

Beginning our series on the smart home

Apr 15, 2026 1h 7m

On this week's episode of Access On: Our next Access On webinar on document formatting 0:00 Smart home defined 2:13 Google Assistant/Gemini and Apple Home 11:54 Amazon Alexa …

Brava shuts down, an accessible web-based podcast creation tools for students, and ongoing concerns with the new Outlook

Apr 08, 2026 1h

In this week's episode: Introduction 0:00 Brava has ceased operations 0:57 Lindsay Patterson and Peter Walters discuss MakeClassroomPodcast.com 6:40 Apple IIE memories …

Apple at 50, blind people and our allies shaping Apple accessibility innovation

Apr 01, 2026 1h 12m

We celebrate Apple's 50th birthday with an Access On special. On the show this week: Introduction to the early era of grass roots Apple accessibility 0:00 Panel discussion about the Apple II…

Machine-driven custom audio description with Omni Describer, and listener feedback on a range of topics

Mar 25, 2026 58m

this week on Access On: Looking ahead to our Apple 50th anniversary special 0:00 Register for our visual interpretation webinar 2:22 Robin Christopherson demonstrates and reviews Omni…

Recapping the 2026 CSUN Assistive Technology Conference

Mar 18, 2026 1h 22m

The CSUN Assistive Technology Conference took place last week in Anaheim, California. To discuss the conference, including interesting sessions and new technology, Jonathan Mosen is joined by…

NVDA in the Past, Present, and Future

Mar 11, 2026 1h 10m

On this week's episode of Access On: Introduction 0:00 Looking ahead to next week's CSUN recap 0:53 Join us for our Access On seminar on Windows screen readers 1:56 NVDA past,…

a comprehensive look at 1Password

Mar 04, 2026 1h 13m

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…

listener feedback from around the world

Feb 25, 2026 1h 5m

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…

Using AI to improve productivity on the job

Feb 18, 2026 1h 15m

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…

Change of leadership at Vispero, and Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, what are its provisions, and how well is it being enforced

Feb 11, 2026 1h 5m

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 …

NFB President Mark Riccobono discusses topical tech issues, and Michael Hansen on the AppleVis Apple Vision Accessibility Report Card

Feb 04, 2026 1h 21m

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…

The Dot Pad multiline Braille tablet, Adobe fixes an accessibility regression, and more feedback on changes at Vispero

Jan 28, 2026 1h 2m

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 …

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