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Maccessibility episodes

July 11, 2014MRTP 64: Yada Yada Yackity Schmackity
In Episode 64 of The Maccessibility Round Table Podcast, our knights discuss: The Recent NFB Resolution concerning Apple and Accessible Apps, the forthcoming KNFB Reader app for iOS, and possible issues with iOS 7.1.2.
Knights on this episode:
Darcy Burnard
Holly Anderson
Eric Troup
MJ Phoenix
Briley O’Connor
Links For This Episode
Text of the Resolution from the AppleVis site
App Accessibility article from Apple Insider
App Accessibility article from Marco Arment
App Accessibility article from iMore
App Accessibility article from Jonathan Mosen
Response to the resolution from NFB’s president
The Round Table is sponsored in part by Draconis Entertainment, developers of high quality audio games for Mac, iOS, and Windows.
1 hr 40 min
June 27, 2014MRTP 63: The Little Picker Things
In Episode 63 of The Maccessibility Round Table Podcast, our knights discuss: Josh’s new book, the accessibility of the Sonos app, and a recent episode of the Developing Perspective Podcast which focussed on Accessibility. We end the episode with a round of picks.
Knights on this episode:
Darcy Burnard
Holly Anderson
Eric Troup
Picks from this episode
Rising Star
The McD app
Melt
Other links from this episode
Monkeys Took My Jetpack
BlindGeek Adventures
The Darcy and Holly Show
The Screenless Switchers Podcast
Geekology
The Dragon’s Brood Cycle
Sonos
Developing Perspective episode on Accessibility
The Round Table is sponsored in part by Draconis Entertainment, developers of high quality audio games for Mac, iOS, and Windows.
40 min
June 15, 2014 MRTP 62: Back To The Future
In Episode 40 of The Maccessibility Round Table Podcast, our knights look back on five years of VoiceOver on iOS, and look forward to what’s in store in iOS 8.
The Round Table is sponsored in part by Draconis Entertainment, developers of high quality audio games for Mac, iOS, and Windows.
1 hr 11 min
June 05, 2014 MRTP 61 — Hold Out Your Finger
In episode 61 of the Round Table, our knights discuss Apple’s WWDC keynote announcements.
The Round Table is sponsored in part by Draconis Entertainment, developers of high quality audio games for Mac, iOS, and Windows.
1 hr 37 min
May 31, 2014 MRTP Bonus — The One with the Refreshabraille
In this bonus episode, we take a look at the Refreshabraille 18 and Braille support in general on OS X and iOS. Holly Anderson discusses both pros and cons of using Braille with Apple operating systems.
50 min
May 19, 2014 MRTP Bonus — The One With Shelly Brisbin
In this bonus episode, we chat with Shelly Brisbin about her forthcoming book iOS Access For All: Your Comprehensive Guide to Accessibility for iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch. Shelly discusses the books contents, its genesis, and the work and research that has gone into its development.
You can pre-order a copy from the official website.
30 min
May 16, 2014 MRTP 60 — Silly Rabbit
In this episode, our knights discuss the possibility of larger screens on iPhones, our wish lists for WWDC, and more.
The Round Table is sponsored in part by Draconis Entertainment, makers of audio games for Mac, iOS, and Windows.
1 hr 22 min
May 10, 2014 MRTP Bonus — The One With AudioEyes
In this bonus episode of the Maccessibility Round Table Podcast, we get a chance to talk with Chris Snyder of Audio Eyes about their Web event on May the 14. Audio Eyes is one of the providers of Audio Described content in the United States, and the event will give people an Opportunity to see first hand how the process of describing video works. You can contact Audio Eyes at their Web Site, on FaceBook, on Twitter, or on Youtube.
49 min
May 08, 2014MRTP 59 — I Use People for Their Intelligence
In this episode of the Round Table, our knights discuss a few notes in the news and make some software and hardware recommendations.
Data Rescue
Tweetings for iPhone
VI Talk
Wifi Explorer
Textual
Abco Tech Hybrid Waterproof Speaker
FitBit Zip and FitBit for iOS
Uber
MenuWeather
The Maccessibility Round Table Podcast is sponsored in part by Draconis Entertainment, developers of high quality audio entertainment for Mac, iOS, and Windows.
1 hr 15 min
May 02, 2014 MRTP Bonus — The One with Zagga Entertainment
In this bonus episode of the Maccessibility Round Table Podcast, we get a chance to talk with Kevin Shaw of Zagga Entertainment, a new company that is planning a video on demand service consisting of described content. They are raising the funds to do this by means of an Indiegogo campaign. If you would like more information about this, you’re welcome to contact Zagga Entertainment at their web site, on FaceBook or on Twitter.
28 min