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Today we at BITS celebrate the birthday of the legendary Stevie Wonder, whose music has inspired generations of people throughout the world.

As a #Blind artist, Stevie Wonder has long demonstrated how technology can empower creativity, independence, and connection. Through accessible instruments, recording technology, adaptive tools, and innovation, he has continued sharing his artistry with us all while helping to reshape perceptions of blindness and possibility.

At BITS, we recognize and celebrate the important role technology plays in expanding opportunities for blind and low vision people in every field, including music and the arts.

Happy Birthday, Stevie Wonder, and thank you for the inspiration you continue to bring to so many.
#StevieWonder #Accessibility #BlindTech #AssistiveTechnology #Music #BITS

Today we at BITS celebrate the birthday of the legendary Stevie Wonder, whose music has inspired generations of people throughout the world.

As a #Blind artist, Stevie Wonder has long demonstrated how technology can empower creativity, independence, and connection. Through accessible instruments, recording technology, adaptive tools, and innovation, he has continued sharing his artistry with us all while helping to reshape perceptions of blindness and possibility.

At BITS, we recognize and celebrate the important role technology plays in expanding opportunities for blind and low vision people in every field, including music and the arts.

Happy Birthday, Stevie Wonder, and thank you for the inspiration you continue to bring to so many.
#StevieWonder #Accessibility #BlindTech #AssistiveTechnology #Music #BITS

Today we at BITS celebrate the birthday of the legendary Stevie Wonder, whose music has inspired generations of people throughout the world.

As a #Blind artist, Stevie Wonder has long demonstrated how technology can empower creativity, independence, and connection. Through accessible instruments, recording technology, adaptive tools, and innovation, he has continued sharing his artistry with us all while helping to reshape perceptions of blindness and possibility.

At BITS, we recognize and celebrate the important role technology plays in expanding opportunities for blind and low vision people in every field, including music and the arts.

Happy Birthday, Stevie Wonder, and thank you for the inspiration you continue to bring to so many.
#StevieWonder #Accessibility #BlindTech #AssistiveTechnology #Music #BITS

Today we at BITS celebrate the birthday of the legendary Stevie Wonder, whose music has inspired generations of people throughout the world.

As a #Blind artist, Stevie Wonder has long demonstrated how technology can empower creativity, independence, and connection. Through accessible instruments, recording technology, adaptive tools, and innovation, he has continued sharing his artistry with us all while helping to reshape perceptions of blindness and possibility.

At BITS, we recognize and celebrate the important role technology plays in expanding opportunities for blind and low vision people in every field, including music and the arts.

Happy Birthday, Stevie Wonder, and thank you for the inspiration you continue to bring to so many.
#StevieWonder #Accessibility #BlindTech #AssistiveTechnology #Music #BITS

Today we at BITS celebrate the birthday of the legendary Stevie Wonder, whose music has inspired generations of people throughout the world.

As a #Blind artist, Stevie Wonder has long demonstrated how technology can empower creativity, independence, and connection. Through accessible instruments, recording technology, adaptive tools, and innovation, he has continued sharing his artistry with us all while helping to reshape perceptions of blindness and possibility.

At BITS, we recognize and celebrate the important role technology plays in expanding opportunities for blind and low vision people in every field, including music and the arts.

Happy Birthday, Stevie Wonder, and thank you for the inspiration you continue to bring to so many.
#StevieWonder #Accessibility #BlindTech #AssistiveTechnology #Music #BITS

Hey guys. Curious what methods on Windows y’all are using for this. Let’s say I have a huge library of sound effects on a drive… what are y’all using to sort through everything easily, search by keywords, preview sounds quickly, and still do all the normal copy/paste and file management stuff?

I know about REAPER’s Media Explorer, but I honestly haven’t used it in a long time. Just wondering what else is out there these days, especially anything accessible and fast to navigate.

#Windows #Accessibility #Blind #MusicProduction #SoundDesign #AudioProduction #ScreenReader #NVDA #VoiceOver #Reaper #SoundEffects #AudioEngineering #AssistiveTechnology

Hey guys. Curious what methods on Windows y’all are using for this. Let’s say I have a huge library of sound effects on a drive… what are y’all using to sort through everything easily, search by keywords, preview sounds quickly, and still do all the normal copy/paste and file management stuff?

I know about REAPER’s Media Explorer, but I honestly haven’t used it in a long time. Just wondering what else is out there these days, especially anything accessible and fast to navigate.

#Windows #Accessibility #Blind #MusicProduction #SoundDesign #AudioProduction #ScreenReader #NVDA #VoiceOver #Reaper #SoundEffects #AudioEngineering #AssistiveTechnology

Hey guys. Curious what methods on Windows y’all are using for this. Let’s say I have a huge library of sound effects on a drive… what are y’all using to sort through everything easily, search by keywords, preview sounds quickly, and still do all the normal copy/paste and file management stuff?

I know about REAPER’s Media Explorer, but I honestly haven’t used it in a long time. Just wondering what else is out there these days, especially anything accessible and fast to navigate.

#Windows #Accessibility #Blind #MusicProduction #SoundDesign #AudioProduction #ScreenReader #NVDA #VoiceOver #Reaper #SoundEffects #AudioEngineering #AssistiveTechnology

Hey guys. Curious what methods on Windows y’all are using for this. Let’s say I have a huge library of sound effects on a drive… what are y’all using to sort through everything easily, search by keywords, preview sounds quickly, and still do all the normal copy/paste and file management stuff?

I know about REAPER’s Media Explorer, but I honestly haven’t used it in a long time. Just wondering what else is out there these days, especially anything accessible and fast to navigate.

#Windows #Accessibility #Blind #MusicProduction #SoundDesign #AudioProduction #ScreenReader #NVDA #VoiceOver #Reaper #SoundEffects #AudioEngineering #AssistiveTechnology

Hey guys. Curious what methods on Windows y’all are using for this. Let’s say I have a huge library of sound effects on a drive… what are y’all using to sort through everything easily, search by keywords, preview sounds quickly, and still do all the normal copy/paste and file management stuff?

I know about REAPER’s Media Explorer, but I honestly haven’t used it in a long time. Just wondering what else is out there these days, especially anything accessible and fast to navigate.

#Windows #Accessibility #Blind #MusicProduction #SoundDesign #AudioProduction #ScreenReader #NVDA #VoiceOver #Reaper #SoundEffects #AudioEngineering #AssistiveTechnology

Today's tip comes from Mervin Keck in Hamburg, Pennsylvania.
Don't love the default Google TTS on Android? You have options right in the Play Store.
In the paid category, Eloquence and Vocalizer are both reasonably priced and worth a look. Just search their names in the Play Store to find them.
For a free option, try TG Speechbox. It isn't the most natural-sounding synth, but it is very responsive — more so than Google TTS.
Not a BITS member yet? Join us at joinbits.org.
#BitsTips #BITS #BlindTech #Accessibility #A11y #ScreenReader #AssistiveTechnology

You can restart your iPhone without touching a single button. Just say "Hey Siri, restart my iPhone." Siri will ask you to confirm, then say "Yes" and
your phone will reboot. Works on iOS 16 and later.
Handy when your screen isn't responding or your hands are full.
#BitsTips #VoiceOver #Accessibility #AssistiveTechnology #iOS

You can restart your iPhone without touching a single button. Just say "Hey Siri, restart my iPhone." Siri will ask you to confirm, then say "Yes" and
your phone will reboot. Works on iOS 16 and later.
Handy when your screen isn't responding or your hands are full.
#BitsTips #VoiceOver #Accessibility #AssistiveTechnology #iOS

You can restart your iPhone without touching a single button. Just say "Hey Siri, restart my iPhone." Siri will ask you to confirm, then say "Yes" and
your phone will reboot. Works on iOS 16 and later.
Handy when your screen isn't responding or your hands are full.
#BitsTips #VoiceOver #Accessibility #AssistiveTechnology #iOS

You can restart your iPhone without touching a single button. Just say "Hey Siri, restart my iPhone." Siri will ask you to confirm, then say "Yes" and
your phone will reboot. Works on iOS 16 and later.
Handy when your screen isn't responding or your hands are full.
#BitsTips #VoiceOver #Accessibility #AssistiveTechnology #iOS

You can restart your iPhone without touching a single button. Just say "Hey Siri, restart my iPhone." Siri will ask you to confirm, then say "Yes" and
your phone will reboot. Works on iOS 16 and later.
Handy when your screen isn't responding or your hands are full.
#BitsTips #VoiceOver #Accessibility #AssistiveTechnology #iOS

Need to quickly pause or resume media on your phone? Both iOS and Android have you covered with a simple two-finger double tap. On iOS with VoiceOver,
this is called the magic tap and works globally no matter what app you're in. On Android with newer versions of TalkBack, the same gesture does the job for media playback.
One gesture, two platforms.
#BitsTips #VoiceOver #TalkBack #Accessibility #AssistiveTechnology

Need to quickly pause or resume media on your phone? Both iOS and Android have you covered with a simple two-finger double tap. On iOS with VoiceOver,
this is called the magic tap and works globally no matter what app you're in. On Android with newer versions of TalkBack, the same gesture does the job for media playback.
One gesture, two platforms.
#BitsTips #VoiceOver #TalkBack #Accessibility #AssistiveTechnology

Need to quickly pause or resume media on your phone? Both iOS and Android have you covered with a simple two-finger double tap. On iOS with VoiceOver,
this is called the magic tap and works globally no matter what app you're in. On Android with newer versions of TalkBack, the same gesture does the job for media playback.
One gesture, two platforms.
#BitsTips #VoiceOver #TalkBack #Accessibility #AssistiveTechnology

Need to quickly pause or resume media on your phone? Both iOS and Android have you covered with a simple two-finger double tap. On iOS with VoiceOver,
this is called the magic tap and works globally no matter what app you're in. On Android with newer versions of TalkBack, the same gesture does the job for media playback.
One gesture, two platforms.
#BitsTips #VoiceOver #TalkBack #Accessibility #AssistiveTechnology

Need to quickly pause or resume media on your phone? Both iOS and Android have you covered with a simple two-finger double tap. On iOS with VoiceOver,
this is called the magic tap and works globally no matter what app you're in. On Android with newer versions of TalkBack, the same gesture does the job for media playback.
One gesture, two platforms.
#BitsTips #VoiceOver #TalkBack #Accessibility #AssistiveTechnology

Warms my soul to see NVDA Coach gain some traction in India. This beautiful country is home to the largest population of blind and visually impaired people by nation population, and having a free resource to help push people towards their employment goals is a win-win! Check out this fun YouTube short recorded by a community member walking through the basics. https://www.youtube.com/shorts/0KtsuOs2Lqg #Accessibility #NVDACoach #AssistiveTechnology #ScreenReaders #Windows #Tech #Education #Training

The Innovative Impact Newsletter By Dr. Kirk Adams for Monday, May 4, 2026 - Issue 114
By Dr. Kirk Adams, Publisher | Courtesy of the PWD Media Co-Op
https://drkirkadams.com/newsletter-05-04-2026/

💡 Practical Strategies for Workplace Inclusion and Leadership
#InclusiveLeadership #WorkplaceInclusion #DisabilityEmployment #DiversityEquityInclusion #AccessibilityMatters #AssistiveTechnology #HRBestPractices #InclusiveWorkforce #LeadershipDevelopment #FutureOfWork

Subscribers: 5,970 🔢️

Social Media: 184,511 🔢️

The Innovative Impact Newsletter By Dr. Kirk Adams for Monday, May 4, 2026 - Issue 114
By Dr. Kirk Adams, Publisher | Courtesy of the PWD Media Co-Op
https://drkirkadams.com/newsletter-05-04-2026/

💡 Practical Strategies for Workplace Inclusion and Leadership
#InclusiveLeadership #WorkplaceInclusion #DisabilityEmployment #DiversityEquityInclusion #AccessibilityMatters #AssistiveTechnology #HRBestPractices #InclusiveWorkforce #LeadershipDevelopment #FutureOfWork

Subscribers: 5,970 🔢️

Social Media: 184,511 🔢️

The Innovative Impact Newsletter By Dr. Kirk Adams for Monday, May 4, 2026 - Issue 114
By Dr. Kirk Adams, Publisher | Courtesy of the PWD Media Co-Op
https://drkirkadams.com/newsletter-05-04-2026/

💡 Practical Strategies for Workplace Inclusion and Leadership
#InclusiveLeadership #WorkplaceInclusion #DisabilityEmployment #DiversityEquityInclusion #AccessibilityMatters #AssistiveTechnology #HRBestPractices #InclusiveWorkforce #LeadershipDevelopment #FutureOfWork

Subscribers: 5,970 🔢️

Social Media: 184,511 🔢️

As I don't have a pinned #introduction I thought I'd post one, particularly for new followers, although my profile is fairly descriptive.

I'm visually impaired due to LCA. I'm a practicing Catholic. I was born Jewish and became a nondenominational Protestant for a while before becoming Catholic in 2007.
I've been working in the blindness assistive technology space for 35 years, doing tech support and then providing technology training for both children and adults. After that, I was a product manager with Comcast's accessibility team. I'm currently the marketing director for Blazie Technologies, which develops Braille oriented computers for blind consumers, powered by Raspberry Pi.
love science fiction, with #DoctorWho and #Babylon5 being my two favorite series. I've been a Doctor Who fan for 41 years and enjoy the TV series, books as well as professional and fan-produced DW dramas. I love audio theater, both old time radio as well as modern audio drama. I primarily enjoy science fiction drama but I also have a special place in my heart for Gunsmoke, which I feel was one of the best OTR shows of its time, as far as its writing and audio production.
I also enjoy watching videos and reading books on apologetics as well as about religious cults; their beliefs and how we as Christians should respond to their claims. I love clean, wholesome puns and I often am unable to resist responding with them.
I love cats. I probably wouldn't be allowed on Mastodon if I didn't.
I use both #JAWS and #NVDA for screen reading.
In the tech world, product support is always my first love.
I own and moderate the Tech-VI mailing list. It's an announce-only list where I distribute announcements in the blindness technology space; winner of the 2022 James R. Olsen Distinguished Service award from the American Council of the Blind. To subscribe, send email to
[email protected]

Favorite OTR show: the Shadow
Favorite foods: any type of pasta, love spaghetti and meatballs. Also sushi.
#AssistiveTechnology

So excited to travel to South America this summer to tour around Peru, Bolivia, and Argintina to talk with blind and visually impaired professionals to help bring more qualitative training for their communities. NVDA Coach has sparked a significant interest for underserved and rural areas, and the icing on the cake, is, networking and meeting with these amazing folks in their towns. #AssistiveTechnology #SpanishCulture #ScreenReaders #Love #Travel

NVDA is the most used screen reader around the world right now, and training for students is just not as popular as it should be. NVDA Coach was designed from the ground up to fill that gap for newly blind adults and kids around the globe to have free resources at their finger tips. More time learning and preparing for their future, and less time spent on the frustrations of affording tools.... www.tonygebhard.me/nvdacoach
#Training #Technology #AssistiveTechnology #ScreenReaders #GlobalAccess #Education #Blindness

I am so late to the party, but, Studio Recorder by #APH is just so incredible. Love the simplified workflow for doing voiceover work. Buying a license in May. #AssistiveTechnology #Voiceover #Naration

The great new debate of the decade. #VibeCoding. Do you see its benefits? Or, are you against it entirely. @doubletap has you covered with an amazing revelation of pros and cons, and Scott's sleepless nights contributing to his very own NVDA Addon to tackle a missing problem.... Love these guys, their energy, and it's worth the deep dive. Check out the episode here, and leave a subscribe! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EWrosGXbcoM&t=3072s Love to get you gentleman on my show soon to talk your show's history, and share tech raves in both our worlds. #AssistiveTechnology #AI #Accessibility #DoubleTap #Technology #podcast #Advocacy

The great new debate of the decade. #VibeCoding. Do you see its benefits? Or, are you against it entirely. @doubletap has you covered with an amazing revelation of pros and cons, and Scott's sleepless nights contributing to his very own NVDA Addon to tackle a missing problem.... Love these guys, their energy, and it's worth the deep dive. Check out the episode here, and leave a subscribe! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EWrosGXbcoM&t=3072s Love to get you gentleman on my show soon to talk your show's history, and share tech raves in both our worlds. #AssistiveTechnology #AI #Accessibility #DoubleTap #Technology #podcast #Advocacy

The great new debate of the decade. #VibeCoding. Do you see its benefits? Or, are you against it entirely. @doubletap has you covered with an amazing revelation of pros and cons, and Scott's sleepless nights contributing to his very own NVDA Addon to tackle a missing problem.... Love these guys, their energy, and it's worth the deep dive. Check out the episode here, and leave a subscribe! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EWrosGXbcoM&t=3072s Love to get you gentleman on my show soon to talk your show's history, and share tech raves in both our worlds. #AssistiveTechnology #AI #Accessibility #DoubleTap #Technology #podcast #Advocacy

The great new debate of the decade. #VibeCoding. Do you see its benefits? Or, are you against it entirely. @doubletap has you covered with an amazing revelation of pros and cons, and Scott's sleepless nights contributing to his very own NVDA Addon to tackle a missing problem.... Love these guys, their energy, and it's worth the deep dive. Check out the episode here, and leave a subscribe! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EWrosGXbcoM&t=3072s Love to get you gentleman on my show soon to talk your show's history, and share tech raves in both our worlds. #AssistiveTechnology #AI #Accessibility #DoubleTap #Technology #podcast #Advocacy

The great new debate of the decade. #VibeCoding. Do you see its benefits? Or, are you against it entirely. @doubletap has you covered with an amazing revelation of pros and cons, and Scott's sleepless nights contributing to his very own NVDA Addon to tackle a missing problem.... Love these guys, their energy, and it's worth the deep dive. Check out the episode here, and leave a subscribe! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EWrosGXbcoM&t=3072s Love to get you gentleman on my show soon to talk your show's history, and share tech raves in both our worlds. #AssistiveTechnology #AI #Accessibility #DoubleTap #Technology #podcast #Advocacy

Bug fixes coming for NVDA Coach V1.5.2 + spanish localization support for Spanish native speakers. Adding a profile button to primary dialog window for easier access to customize the module before exporting certificate of completion, looking to add German, French, and other languages as progress is made. Major thanks to the Russian and Turkish community for lending a volunteering hand to the project. www.tonygebhard.me/nvdacoach #AssistiveTechnology #NVDA #ScreenReaders #Accessibility #Training #Education #GlobalAccess

Learning a screen reader does not have to require scoping through a huge manual or asking your virtual assistants questions into the late evening... I built a training module for the #NVDA #ScreenReader that walks you through 6 chapters, 40 lessons, of everything you need to know. Used by more and more people each day as we navigate through feedback. If you are just getting into learning assistive technology, or, you know of someone needing help, I invite you to download the NVDA screen reader itself, and give it a spin. Learn more at www.tonygebhard.me/nvdacoach
#assistiveTechnology #Accessibility #Blindness #NVAccess #BlindTech #AccessForAll #GlobalAccessibility #Training

What is Aira, and how does visual interpreting work? 🎙️

We joined Vision Ireland on Talking Technology to break it down.

In episode 109, Jenine Stanley shares how Aira connects people who are blind or have low vision with trained Visual Interpreters for real-time access to visual information. You’ll also hear what it’s like behind the scenes from a Visual Interpreter, plus a look at what’s ahead with Meta smart glasses.

From everyday tasks to unexpected moments, this episode gives a clear, human look at visual interpreting in action.

🎧 Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wspFbhUARAo

#AccessForAll #AssistiveTechnology #BlindAndLowVision #Accessibility #VisualInterpreting

I'm excited to announce the release of Sparking Zero Access — a screen reader accessibility mod for Dragon Ball
Sparking! ZERO on PC.

This mod makes the game playable with NVDA, JAWS, and other screen readers. It covers menus, character select,
battles, online play, and more.

What it does:
- Full menu and character select navigation spoken aloud
- In-battle announcements: HP, KI, Sparking gauge, timer, skill points
- Opponent tracking: enemy HP, KI, Sparking changes
- Online play: lobby, room management, works as both P1 and P2
- Post-battle results: player level, rank up, rewards
- Episode Battle story mode: map navigation, cutscene text
- Shop accessibility for buying new characters and other items.

How to install:
0. You need to have the game installed before you can install this mod.
1. Download AccessForge from https://github.com/AccessForge/AccessForge/releases
2. Run it, find Sparking Zero Access, click Install
3. That's it — launch the game and play

The mod is open source: https://github.com/AccessForge/SparkingZeroAccess

Built with AccessForge, a 1-click accessibility mod platform for blind gamers.

#Accessibility #A11y #BlindGaming #Blind #LowVision #GameAccessibility #AccessibleGaming #AssistiveTechnology
#NVDA #JAWS #DragonBall #DragonBallSparkingZero #SparkingZero #DragonBallSuper #DBZ
#Gaming #PCGaming #Modding #FightingGames

I'm excited to announce the release of Sparking Zero Access — a screen reader accessibility mod for Dragon Ball
Sparking! ZERO on PC.

This mod makes the game playable with NVDA, JAWS, and other screen readers. It covers menus, character select,
battles, online play, and more.

What it does:
- Full menu and character select navigation spoken aloud
- In-battle announcements: HP, KI, Sparking gauge, timer, skill points
- Opponent tracking: enemy HP, KI, Sparking changes
- Online play: lobby, room management, works as both P1 and P2
- Post-battle results: player level, rank up, rewards
- Episode Battle story mode: map navigation, cutscene text
- Shop accessibility for buying new characters and other items.

How to install:
0. You need to have the game installed before you can install this mod.
1. Download AccessForge from https://github.com/AccessForge/AccessForge/releases
2. Run it, find Sparking Zero Access, click Install
3. That's it — launch the game and play

The mod is open source: https://github.com/AccessForge/SparkingZeroAccess

Built with AccessForge, a 1-click accessibility mod platform for blind gamers.

#Accessibility #A11y #BlindGaming #Blind #LowVision #GameAccessibility #AccessibleGaming #AssistiveTechnology
#NVDA #JAWS #DragonBall #DragonBallSparkingZero #SparkingZero #DragonBallSuper #DBZ
#Gaming #PCGaming #Modding #FightingGames

I'm excited to announce the release of Sparking Zero Access — a screen reader accessibility mod for Dragon Ball
Sparking! ZERO on PC.

This mod makes the game playable with NVDA, JAWS, and other screen readers. It covers menus, character select,
battles, online play, and more.

What it does:
- Full menu and character select navigation spoken aloud
- In-battle announcements: HP, KI, Sparking gauge, timer, skill points
- Opponent tracking: enemy HP, KI, Sparking changes
- Online play: lobby, room management, works as both P1 and P2
- Post-battle results: player level, rank up, rewards
- Episode Battle story mode: map navigation, cutscene text
- Shop accessibility for buying new characters and other items.

How to install:
0. You need to have the game installed before you can install this mod.
1. Download AccessForge from https://github.com/AccessForge/AccessForge/releases
2. Run it, find Sparking Zero Access, click Install
3. That's it — launch the game and play

The mod is open source: https://github.com/AccessForge/SparkingZeroAccess

Built with AccessForge, a 1-click accessibility mod platform for blind gamers.

#Accessibility #A11y #BlindGaming #Blind #LowVision #GameAccessibility #AccessibleGaming #AssistiveTechnology
#NVDA #JAWS #DragonBall #DragonBallSparkingZero #SparkingZero #DragonBallSuper #DBZ
#Gaming #PCGaming #Modding #FightingGames

I'm excited to announce the release of Sparking Zero Access — a screen reader accessibility mod for Dragon Ball
Sparking! ZERO on PC.

This mod makes the game playable with NVDA, JAWS, and other screen readers. It covers menus, character select,
battles, online play, and more.

What it does:
- Full menu and character select navigation spoken aloud
- In-battle announcements: HP, KI, Sparking gauge, timer, skill points
- Opponent tracking: enemy HP, KI, Sparking changes
- Online play: lobby, room management, works as both P1 and P2
- Post-battle results: player level, rank up, rewards
- Episode Battle story mode: map navigation, cutscene text
- Shop accessibility for buying new characters and other items.

How to install:
0. You need to have the game installed before you can install this mod.
1. Download AccessForge from https://github.com/AccessForge/AccessForge/releases
2. Run it, find Sparking Zero Access, click Install
3. That's it — launch the game and play

The mod is open source: https://github.com/AccessForge/SparkingZeroAccess

Built with AccessForge, a 1-click accessibility mod platform for blind gamers.

#Accessibility #A11y #BlindGaming #Blind #LowVision #GameAccessibility #AccessibleGaming #AssistiveTechnology
#NVDA #JAWS #DragonBall #DragonBallSparkingZero #SparkingZero #DragonBallSuper #DBZ
#Gaming #PCGaming #Modding #FightingGames

I'm excited to announce the release of Sparking Zero Access — a screen reader accessibility mod for Dragon Ball
Sparking! ZERO on PC.

This mod makes the game playable with NVDA, JAWS, and other screen readers. It covers menus, character select,
battles, online play, and more.

What it does:
- Full menu and character select navigation spoken aloud
- In-battle announcements: HP, KI, Sparking gauge, timer, skill points
- Opponent tracking: enemy HP, KI, Sparking changes
- Online play: lobby, room management, works as both P1 and P2
- Post-battle results: player level, rank up, rewards
- Episode Battle story mode: map navigation, cutscene text
- Shop accessibility for buying new characters and other items.

How to install:
0. You need to have the game installed before you can install this mod.
1. Download AccessForge from https://github.com/AccessForge/AccessForge/releases
2. Run it, find Sparking Zero Access, click Install
3. That's it — launch the game and play

The mod is open source: https://github.com/AccessForge/SparkingZeroAccess

Built with AccessForge, a 1-click accessibility mod platform for blind gamers.

#Accessibility #A11y #BlindGaming #Blind #LowVision #GameAccessibility #AccessibleGaming #AssistiveTechnology
#NVDA #JAWS #DragonBall #DragonBallSparkingZero #SparkingZero #DragonBallSuper #DBZ
#Gaming #PCGaming #Modding #FightingGames

The Innovative Impact Newsletter By Dr. Kirk Adams for Monday, April 6, 2026 - Issue 113
By Dr. Kirk Adams, Publisher | Courtesy of the PWD Media Co-Op
https://drkirkadams.com/newsletter-04-06-2026/

💡 Practical Strategies for Workplace Inclusion and Leadership
A Dr. Kirk Adams Publication
#InclusiveLeadership #WorkplaceInclusion #DisabilityEmployment #DiversityEquityInclusion #AccessibilityMatters #AssistiveTechnology #HRBestPractices #InclusiveWorkforce #LeadershipDevelopment #FutureOfWork

Subscribers: 5,718 🔢️

The Innovative Impact Newsletter By Dr. Kirk Adams for Monday, April 6, 2026 - Issue 113
By Dr. Kirk Adams, Publisher | Courtesy of the PWD Media Co-Op
https://drkirkadams.com/newsletter-04-06-2026/

💡 Practical Strategies for Workplace Inclusion and Leadership
A Dr. Kirk Adams Publication
#InclusiveLeadership #WorkplaceInclusion #DisabilityEmployment #DiversityEquityInclusion #AccessibilityMatters #AssistiveTechnology #HRBestPractices #InclusiveWorkforce #LeadershipDevelopment #FutureOfWork

Subscribers: 5,718 🔢️

The Innovative Impact Newsletter By Dr. Kirk Adams for Monday, April 6, 2026 - Issue 113
By Dr. Kirk Adams, Publisher | Courtesy of the PWD Media Co-Op
https://drkirkadams.com/newsletter-04-06-2026/

💡 Practical Strategies for Workplace Inclusion and Leadership
A Dr. Kirk Adams Publication
#InclusiveLeadership #WorkplaceInclusion #DisabilityEmployment #DiversityEquityInclusion #AccessibilityMatters #AssistiveTechnology #HRBestPractices #InclusiveWorkforce #LeadershipDevelopment #FutureOfWork

Subscribers: 5,718 🔢️

Good news for blind and low vision users. The latest Facebook update appears to have fixed the back button issue. Navigation is feeling much smoother and more reliable again with VoiceOver.

Really glad to see this improvement. Accessibility fixes like this make a big difference in everyday use.

If you were struggling with the back button before, it might be worth updating and trying again.

#Accessibility #Blind #LowVision #VoiceOver #Facebook #iOSAccessibility #AssistiveTechnology #AccessibilityMatters #TechAccessibility #BlindUsers #AppleAccessibility

Aira’s integration with AI glasses from Meta is coming soon, bringing hands-free access to professional Visual Interpreting.

Many Explorers already got an early look at CSUN, trying the experience in real time.

In this Blind Abilities podcast, Aira's Jenine Stanley shares what this shift means and how it works, from simple voice-activated calls to features like zoom, photo capture, and GPS-supported navigation.

Listen Now https://blindabilities.com/?p=9465 🎧

#Accessibility #AssistiveTechnology #BlindAndLowVision #AIGlasses #AccessForAll

What a week at CSUN 2026 ✨

We loved connecting with so many Explorers, meeting new faces, and giving away a lot of Aira T-shirts along the way.

We shared our upcoming integration with the AI glasses from Meta, enabling hands-free Visual Interpreting through voice and camera interactions.

This integration was featured on the latest episode of DoubleTap alongside other innovations shaping the future.
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/csun-special-shelly-brisbins-take-on-the-2026-event/id1309267346?i=1000755418050

#CSUN2026 #AssistiveTechnology #Accessibility #BlindAndLowVision #AccessForAll

Check out this blog post from the Digital Learning Institute on the role of AI in assistive technology. The blog briefly touches upon AI ethics, privacy, and the need to focus on user-centered AI design, as well as using AR/VR and wearable technologies.

From the blog:
"AI already impacts every aspect of daily life, and none more so than in assistive technology. According to the World Health Organization, up to 2.5 billion people worldwide require one or more assistive products. And with the ageing population, that number is expected to increase to 3.5 billion by 2050. From employment to education and daily living, assistive technology supports individuals with disabilities in achieving their potential and participating in society.”

Granted, the blog is intended to get the reader interested in signing up for the training that the Digital Learning Institute offers, though it also makes one consider the potential human benefits of AI use in assistive technology rather than just a way to cut costs. ~ Jim

#A11y #Accessibility #AssistiveTechnology #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #InclusiveDesign
#DigitalAccessibility #Privacy #DataSecurity #EthicalAI #AIEthics #AR #VR #WearableTech

https://www.digitallearninginstitute.com/blog/revolutionising-accessibility:-the-role-of-ai-in-assistive-technology

Check out this blog post from the Digital Learning Institute on the role of AI in assistive technology. The blog briefly touches upon AI ethics, privacy, and the need to focus on user-centered AI design, as well as using AR/VR and wearable technologies.

From the blog:
"AI already impacts every aspect of daily life, and none more so than in assistive technology. According to the World Health Organization, up to 2.5 billion people worldwide require one or more assistive products. And with the ageing population, that number is expected to increase to 3.5 billion by 2050. From employment to education and daily living, assistive technology supports individuals with disabilities in achieving their potential and participating in society.”

Granted, the blog is intended to get the reader interested in signing up for the training that the Digital Learning Institute offers, though it also makes one consider the potential human benefits of AI use in assistive technology rather than just a way to cut costs. ~ Jim

#A11y #Accessibility #AssistiveTechnology #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #InclusiveDesign
#DigitalAccessibility #Privacy #DataSecurity #EthicalAI #AIEthics #AR #VR #WearableTech

https://www.digitallearninginstitute.com/blog/revolutionising-accessibility:-the-role-of-ai-in-assistive-technology