In this weeks show:

 

Grizzly Gulch is 20 Years Old

 

Someone on Twitter mentioned that it has been 20 years since Grizzly Gulch came out, was one of my favourite games to play on the PC with real sound effects.

 

A Look at the Chest Harness for Smart Phones to Support O&M etc

 

https://www.camgo.com.au/store/p395/Phone-Chest-Mount.html

 

Mac App - One Timer, Voice Timer

 

An excellent timer for your Mac.

 

https://www.applevis.com/apps/mac/utilities/1timer-voice-timer

 

 

Logic Pro 10 Accessibility Updates

 

https://www.applevis.com/forum/macos-mac-apps/logic-pro-x-version-105-out-many-enhancements-voiceover-users

 

Apple’s Butter Fly Keyboard on New Macs is No More

 

https://www.cultofmac.com/707539/apples-hated-butterfly-keyboard-is-officially-extinct/?utm_campaign=twitter&utm_medium=twitter&utm_source=twitter

 

Big button cord/cordless phone with with Answering Machine (cordless hadn’t set talks)

 

The hand set of this phone is excellent as all if not most functions talk.

 

https://shop.visionaustralia.org/shop/product/big-button-cordlesscorded-phone-answering-machine

 

And other topics.

COVID19 Update Live Web Page

 

A good accessible website for keeping track of the virus spread.

 

https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/#countries

 

May 21 - Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD)

 

Global Accessibility Awareness Day Main Page

 

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COVID19 Update Live Web Page

 

A good accessible website for keeping track of the virus spread.

 

https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/#countries

 

May 21 - Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD)

 

Global Accessibility Awareness Day Main Page

 

https://globalaccessibilityawarenessday.org

 

Global Accessibility Awareness Day (week May 18 from Microsoft UK)

 

https://info.microsoft.com/UK-DIGTRNS-CATALOG-FY20-05May-18-GlobalAccessibilityAwarenessWeek18th22ndofMay-SRDEM20483_CatalogDisplayPage.html

 

Global Accessibility Awareness Day (highlights from Apple)

 

Apple Accessibility Playlist on YouTube

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIl2EzNYri0cLtSlZowttih25VnSvWITu

From using your iPhone without seeing the screen, to adapting gestures to your physical needs, discover how the accessibility features built into your Apple devices can help you do more.

 

Accessibility Shortcut Refresh in Gallery - Keep an eye on it for may 21st. 

Accessibility App Store collection highlighted. 

 

AppleCare Accessibility help line - https://support.apple.com/en-au/HT201232 

Accessibility and assistive technology - (61) 1-300-365-0831

 

 Education team have been launching some great accessibility videos. 

Our Apple Professional Learning team is hosting free virtual conferences in our Apple Education Learning Series, including two sessions that specifically focus on Apple Accessibility...

 

Increase Productivity with AssistiveTouch (presented by Meg Wilson)

https://video.ibm.com/recorded/126608658

AssistiveTouch is a built-in accessibility feature that lets you adapt the iPad Multi-Touch screen to your physical needs. In this video, you’ll learn how to customize gestures and make other features accessible with just a touch from the AssistiveTouch menu. Increase productivity with new ways to search, take screenshots, and work with multiple apps. 

 

Accessibility: Improve Reading Fluency (presented by Jenny Grabiec)

https://video.ibm.com/recorded/126367548

Every iPad includes built-in assistive features that support your vision, hearing, motor skills, learning, and literacy. In this video, you’ll learn how features such as Speak Screen, Safari Reader, and Speech Controller enable reading fluency, comprehension, and composition for every learning style.

 

For the complete collection of videos in the Apple Education Learning Series, covering a wide range of topics to help educators use Apple products and their built-in features to enable remote learning for all students, please visit...

 

Apple Education Learning Series

https://video.ibm.com/apple-edu-learning-series

 

Virtual 30 Minute One-On-One Coaching Sessions

Virtual one-on-one coaching sessions with Apple Professional Learning Specialists are available for free to help educators hone their approach to online student learning and workflows. Select a date and 30 minute time slot below to register for a virtual coaching session.

https://apple.co/virtualcoaching

 

News Links to existing content: 

 

Apple Celebrates Accessibility Awareness Month with New App Collections, Education Discount, and More

https://www.imore.com/apple-celebrates-accessibility-awareness-month-new-app-collections-education-discount-and-more

Apple today is kicking off their recognition of Accessibility Awareness Month 2020 by rolling out minor yet notable accessibility-focused updates across its various properties—App Store editorial, Apple Support, and more.

 

Apple kicks off Accessibility Awareness Day early by highlighting apps and features

https://www.cnn.com/2020/05/07/cnn-underscored/apple-accessibility-iphone-mac-features/index.html

Apple will celebrate Global Accessibility Awareness Day on May 21 by highlighting its work to improve accessibility across its hardware, software and customer support.

 

Apple promotes accessibility tech with dedicated AppleCare team, app curation

https://www.cnet.com/news/apple-promotes-accessibility-tech-with-dedicated-apple-care-team-app-curation/

In recognition of May's Global Accessibility Awareness Day, the company will be highlighting its tech to help people with disabilities.

 

Apps for Accessibility: App Store Story https://apps.apple.com/us/story/id1266441335

We’re proud to have an App Store full of tools that improve lives. Using the Accessibility features on your iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch, these apps help with everything from routine tasks to communication and language skills.

 

Apple Accessibility Playlist on YouTube

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIl2EzNYri0cLtSlZowttih25VnSvWITu

From using your iPhone without seeing the screen, to adapting gestures to your physical needs, discover how the accessibility features built into your Apple devices can help you do more.

 

 

 

Improvements to the Sound Scape app from Microsoft

 

COVID info, filtering services, and very excitingly, sharing your Markers with other Sound Scape users.

 

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/research/group/enable/articles/annotating-and-sharing-markers-with-family-and-friends-through-microsoft-soundscape/

Olitech Easy Flip 4G Mobile feature Phone with Talkback

 

Talkback Guide for using the Phone

https://s140.podbean.com/pb/a03abfbd0d08f95119415d5b85b9fb26/5eaa03a2/data1/fs54/339150/uploads/Olitech_Easy_Flip_Mobile_feature_Phone_Guide_for_Talkback_Users.m...

Olitech Easy Flip 4G Mobile feature Phone with Talkback

 

Talkback Guide for using the Phone

https://s140.podbean.com/pb/a03abfbd0d08f95119415d5b85b9fb26/5eaa03a2/data1/fs54/339150/uploads/Olitech_Easy_Flip_Mobile_feature_Phone_Guide_for_Talkback_Users.mp3?pbss=93e555ea-9dc5-5b0b-aec0-9aaee6996a9c

 

Demo of the phone

https://s159.podbean.com/pb/789cc5ec02ec5c92e2e538c2b3ca0e37/5ea9fb31/data4/fs54/339150/uploads/Olitech_4G_Flip_demo_start_phone_call_menu_radio.mp3?pbss=09341b94-aa20-500e-a616-81f763179fc8

 

Sending and Receiving SMS MSGS via the Phone https://s145.podbean.com/pb/930da7074d979a285753668bae87f525/5eae3bc4/data2/fs54/339150/uploads/Olitech_Easy_Flip_Mobile_4G_phone_demo_sending_and_receiving_a_msg.mp3?pbss=c2cef819-2c2a-5b07-86fb-78b403484c5d

 

Vision Store Shop Link

https://shop.visionaustralia.org/shop/product/olitech-easyflip-4g-mobile-phone

 

AcousticSheep SleepPhones

 

These headphones in a soft cloth band are designed to be warn for going to sleep.

 

https://www.sleepphones.com

 

QBraille a Braille Display with a Twist

 

Braille Display offering up to 6 Braille Display connections, 6 Keyboard connections, one USB connection, and several insult apps.

 

http://www.lowvision.com.au/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=171

 

ViewPlus Embosser - Personal Embosser

 

Excellent personal embosser that offers single sheet feed, tracker feed, has carrying case, and works with Mac and Windows via the free Braille Blaster application.

 

http://www.lowvision.com.au/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=119

We have Hamish    Mackenzie Global Accessibility Officer from the ANZ bank on this weeks show talking about his impressions of the iPhone SE 2.

 

https://www.apple.com/au/iphone-se/

 

COVIDSafe app for Android and iPhone

 

This Australian Health Departme...

We have Hamish    Mackenzie Global Accessibility Officer from the ANZ bank on this weeks show talking about his impressions of the iPhone SE 2.

 

https://www.apple.com/au/iphone-se/

 

COVIDSafe app for Android and iPhone

 

This Australian Health Department page gives all the info about the COVIDSafe app, and download links for Android and iOS.

Vision Australia recommends we all download the app, and do our best to stop the spread of COVID-19.

 

https://www.health.gov.au/resources/apps-and-tools/covidsafe-app/covidsafe-help

 

Vision Australia Checkin and Chat Webinars

 

A great way to get access to content on various topics, look at past webinars, and register for upcoming webinars via Zoom at:

 

Https://www.visionaustralia.org/checkinandchat

 

AcousticSheep SleepPhones

 

These Bluetooth headphones in a soft cloth band are designed to be warn for going to sleep, meditating, chilling out etc.  Excellent sound, comfortable, and 9 hours battery life.

David purchased these to stop searching for his AirPods in the bed or on the floor every morning, plus they are comfortable.

 

https://www.sleepphones.com

Amongst other storey’s, David covers:

 

 

Web Based Typing Tutor from APH

 

https://www.aph.org/sharpen-your-typing-skills-with-typer/?fbclid=IwAR1qt49gNayWatUatzl65lvDwjHW0vNjby6jflSl17WekZa8BT1B3SHh-4Q

 

Accessible Fitness Tools

 

https://www.afb.org/b...

Amongst other storey’s, David covers:

 

 

Web Based Typing Tutor from APH

 

https://www.aph.org/sharpen-your-typing-skills-with-typer/?fbclid=IwAR1qt49gNayWatUatzl65lvDwjHW0vNjby6jflSl17WekZa8BT1B3SHh-4Q

 

Accessible Fitness Tools

 

https://www.afb.org/blog/entry/accessible-fitness-tools

 

Getting Back in to Facebook on the web, and Quite an Enjoyable Experience

 

I haven’t really used Facebook for about 3 to 5 years now, and was quite impressed by how easy it is to navigate with a screen reader now, especially via Heading navigation.

 

https://www.facebook.com.au

 

Two More Podcast from Me - Using the Magic Trackpad 2 on the iPad

 

https://s159.podbean.com/pb/fc23e30f6086647a68e1a4697be927c1/5e9377ab/data3/fs54/339150/uploads/using_the_Magic_Trackpad_on_the_iPad_with_VoiceOver_and_the_Magic_Keyboard.mp3?pbss=8997508a-c429-5ae1-8c81-b3e74b1f4b31

 

The Maiden Voyage of Flying my Tello Edu Drone around the Garden

 

Using Swift Playgrounds on my MacBook, and of course, the Tello Edu Drone.

 

https://davidwoodbr.podbean.com/e/using-swift-playgrounds-on-the-mac-to-

fly-my-tello-edu-drone-around-my-garden/

In this weeks show, David catch’s up with Tony Wu from the Vision Australia Vision Store to talk about the IrisVision - wearable video magnification .

It has been designed to bring those with low vision life back into focus with their surrounding environ...