Next Gen Access Podcast by David Ward

Episodes 7

Avg. Duration 1h 6m

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Since Feb 2024

Latest Episode Feb 2025

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About This Podcast

Step into the digital frontier with “Next Gen Access,” the groundbreaking podcast that illuminates the path toward a more inclusive technological landscape. Hosted by the insightful David Ward, Assistive Technology Instructor for New Vision at Goodwill. This series invites you to explore the cutting edge of accessible technologies for the Blind and Vision Impaired. In each episode, David engages with industry luminaries—those revered pundits who've navigated these barriers and advocate at an international level. Together, they delve into the uncharted territories of screen readers, low-vision software, and Operating Systems. What innovations lie ahead? How can we empower users with seamless experiences? Tune in as we decode the future, one byte at a time. Whether you’re a tech enthusiast, an advocate, or simply curious about the intersection of innovation and accessibility, “Next Gen Access” promises riveting conversations that transcend boundaries. Join us on this auditory expedition—it’s time to redefine what’s possible

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Recent Episodes

S1E7 S1E7 - Episode 7 Season 1 Recap Extravaganza!

Feb 10, 2025 57m

In this highlights episode of season 1 of the Next Gen Access Podcast, we revisit a range of groundbreaking software tools designed for the blind and vision-impaired community. Our panel of guests…

S1E6 S1E6 - Episode 6 Fusion and other Transitional Tools: What We Hope is Next!

Oct 16, 2024 1h 8m

In the grand finale of Season 1 of the Next Gen Access Podcast, we dive deep into the world of transitional software, spotlighting Freedom Scientific's Fusion and similar tools. Hybrid assistive…

S1E5 S1E5 - Episode 5 VoiceOver on the Mac: What We Hope is Next

Aug 12, 2024 1h

Join us for Episode 5 of the Next Gen Access podcast, hosted by David Ward. In this lively discussion, we gather around the round table to explore VoiceOver on Mac and our hopes for its future. Tune…

S1E4 S1E4 - Episode 4 Low Vision Access: What We Hope is Next!

Jun 20, 2024 1h 18m

In the fourth episode of the Next Gen Access Podcast, we delve into software tools used by the low-vision community. Our discussion covers a wide range of tools, including Windows Magnifier,…

S1E3 S1E3 - Episode 3 NVDA - What We Hope is Next!

May 06, 2024 1h

In this episode, our roundtable dives into what they'd like to see next in the screen reader NVDA, from NV Access. Topics include improving the Add-on store to make it more like an App Store,…

S1E2 S1E2 - Episode 2 JAWS - What We Hope is Next!

Apr 17, 2024 1h 15m

Join us in this episode of Next Gen Access as we dive into the world of screen readers, focusing on the internationally acclaimed JAWS from Vispero. Our panel of experts discusses what lies ahead for…

S1E1 S1E1 - Episode 1 Apple’s iOS - What We Hope is Next!

Feb 29, 2024 1h 7m

This is the pilot episode for the all-new podcast, Next Gen Access. In this new series, we will tackle the software and equipment used by the vision impaired or totally blind; and ask, what do I want…