Podcast – Access Ninja

In this episode Jonathan and Rachel discuss the 2018 Apple World Wide Developer conference announcements from an accessibility angle. We learn about new features that impact accessibility in iOS 12, Mac OS, Sierra, and Apple Watch OS 5. They also discuss some of the accessibility oriented workshops Apple provided to developers.     Download Episode … Continue reading "#17 – Apple WWDC 2018"

In this episode, Rachel and Jonathan discuss two announcements for Global Accessibility Awareness Day. Microsoft’s Adaptive Controller for the Xbox and Apple bringing their Everyone Can Code program to schools for the blind and deaf.     Download Episode Show Notes: Xbox adaptive Controller: https://www.xbox.com/en-US/xbox-one/accessories/controllers/xbox-adaptive-controller Apple brings Everyone Can Code to schools serving blind and … Continue reading "#16 – Microsoft Adaptive Controller and Apple Coding Classes For The Blind And Deaf Students"

In this episode, Jonathan and Rachel discuss the accessibility possibilities and ethical questions around the Google Duplex feature announced at Google I/O. Rachel gives an update on her submission to the Holman Prize.     Download Episode Show Notes The Verge article on Google Duplex: https://www.theverge.com/2018/5/9/17334658/google-ai-phone-call-assistant-duplex-ethical-social-implications Holman Prize: https://holman.lighthouse-sf.org Rachel’s Holman Prize submission: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3EnUfT5MQBU

In this episode, Jonathan suggests trying a cold open which doesn’t go the way he expected. Rachel shares a story of PDF accessibility problems. And finally Jonathan and Rachel go on a rant about the right and wrong ways to offer assistance to people with disabilities.     Download Episode Show Notes: QRead: The Accessible … Continue reading "Access Ninja Episode 014: PDF Woes, Assistance Etiquette, and Website Updates"

In this episode, Rachel tells Jonathan about using the Aira, a pair of smart glasses that connects her to a sighted assistant.     Download Episode

Jonathan and Rachel discuss accessibility in the news. Topics covered include: New Accessibility Emoji; Apple holding a coding session for blind students; and Airbnb making its service more disability friendly.     Download Episode

Special guest Tiffany Lee joins Jonathan and Rachel to discuss H.R.620 – ADA Education and Reform Act of 2017 which recently passed the U.S. House. They discuss the legislation’s content, potential impact, and the chances of it moving towards a vote in the Senate.     Show notes: Find your senator by visiting: https://www.senate.gov/general/contact_information/senators_cfm.cfm

In this episode, Jonathan and Rachel discuss a thread on Twitter by user @Xarph documenting the accessibility features of Apple Park’s visitor center. They also briefly discuss audio description for the new Black Panther movie.

The Access Ninja Podcast is back! Jonathan and Rachel return with a refreshed version of the Access Ninja Podcast, now recorded live. In this episode they discuss the podcast's new format and accessibility at Walt Disney World Florida.

In this episode, Jonathan and Rachel discuss the Apple September 9 media event. Topics include what was new and how it might impact the accessibility of Apple's platform. For show notes and transcripts visit: www.access.ninja