Our team members shared their thoughts on the 40th Annual CSUN #AssistiveTechnology Conference!
Read about the highlights: https://www.tpgi.com/highlights-from-the-2025-csun-conference/
Zeus is great at avoiding obstacles and being agile.
Vizion 1; an assistive tech wearable for mobility, helps his Mom Sakshi be just as agile.
It is a dog-parent pair made in heaven!
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sam from the blindlife made the best out of CSUN planning by using ally, the most accessible ai assistant. from conference schedules to picking out a coffee, navigating the hustle and bustle was a breeze. lead your day with more confidence. customize & meet your ally today, download the ally app or go to https://www.ally.me?utm_source=social&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=ally_launch&utm_content=
Hello #Blind and #VisuallyImpaired community! 
I'm having trouble signing PDF documents with a digital certificate using my #screenreader (NVDA on Windows). I can do it in Adobe Reader but it's quite cumbersome and requires sighted assistance.
Does anyone have a more accessible workflow or software recommendation for signing PDFs with a digital certificate using the keyboard and a screen reader? Any tips or advice would be greatly appreciated!
Could you please #Boost this so it reaches more people? Thank you in advance! 
#Accessibility #NVDA #PDF #DigitalSignature #AssistiveTechnology @NVAccess
“From shoes to leg bands... What’s going on here?
I’m starting to think they’re just afraid of me.”
- Zeus.
Seriously though, we’re building something big—so follow us and stay tuned!
Honored. Inspired. Driven.
Last week at #CSUN2025, we had the incredible opportunity to connect, learn, and grow alongside some of the most innovative minds in accessibility and assistive technology. As a fully remote team, gathering in person is always meaningful, but being part of conversations that shape the future of our technology makes it even more special.
We’re grateful for the chance to hear from industry leaders, learn from fellow innovators, and connect with Explorers (both new and those who have been here from the start) who shape the work we do every day. Having a seat at this table is an honor, and we’re more committed than ever to making Aira the best it can be.
Thank you, Center on Disabilities at CSUN, for another unforgettable year!
via #Microsoft : Microsoft Ability Summit 2025: Accessibility in the AI era
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#MicrosoftAbilitySummit2025 #Accessibility #AI #Inclusion #AssistiveTechnology #AdaptiveGaming #XboxAdaptiveJoystick #Neurodiversity #TechForAll #AccessibilityMatters #Empowerme…
vanessa has low vision & ally helps her pick the best coat for the day in Leiden! on the go? experience hands-free ai assistance on the Envision Glasses. book your demo free today.
Some websites on Guided Access for anyone else looking at this in the future:
https://accesstechnology.co.uk/blog/guided-access-on-the-ipad
https://mcmw.abilitynet.org.uk/how-to-use-guided-access-in-ios-18-on-your-iphone-or-ipad
#a11y #Autism #AssistiveTechnology
https://mastodon.social/@ianRobinson/114168128872286766
Source: @mercurynews.com
From the article: "New technology — and its rapid adoption for remote work during COVID-19 — continues to break down many barriers for people with disabilities. There are more ways than ever for workplaces to ensure accessibility, often at little to no cost. For example, voice recognition expands communication options for those who face challenges with traditional keyboards. And auto-captioning ensures that people who are deaf or experiencing hearing loss can fully engage with multimedia content."
#Disabled #Disabilities #Blind #Accessibility #AssistiveTechnology #VoiceRecognition #VisuallyImpaired #TextToSpeach #Deaf #HearingLoss #AutoCaptioning #Employees #Employers
Africa: Women, Girls Bear Brunt of Cyberbullying Against Persons With Disabilities: [UN News] States must do more to prevent cyberbullying and overcome unequal access to assistive technology from hampering the rights of persons with disabilities - particularly women and girls - the Human Rights Council has heard. http://newsfeed.facilit8.network/TJSJKj #Cyberbullying #DisabilityRights #WomenEmpowerment #GirlsRights #AssistiveTechnology
parham loves talking with zoe, his personal & quirky AI assistant on the ally app. it is not just about accessibility for him but also about humour and fun - so he and zoe were definitely a match.
what's your AI assistant match? choose the ally that suits you best.
download the ally app today or go to ally.me.
have you ever come across dwarf shrimps? vanessa who has low vision used her own ai assistant to discover the aquarium in the office.
Discover ally today, go to ally.me & let is surprise you!
This week, Aira takes the stage at #ZeroCon25!
We’re honored to be recognized as a Zero Project Awardee for 2025, highlighting Aira's impact on Employment & ICT. Out of 522 nominations from 90 countries, Aira was selected for its innovative approach to accessibility and inclusion.
Our CEO, Troy Otillio, is headed to Vienna to present at the Zero Project Conference this week at the United Nations. More than 1,000 participants from 100 countries will gather to discuss groundbreaking solutions for disability inclusion.
Join via livestream for key sessions:
1 - Fireside chat on AI’s role in accessibility: https://www.youtube.com/live/pZHcYWlhnog
2 - Zero Project Awards Ceremony https://www.youtube.com/live/j0jas70HhDs
Join us in celebrating this milestone and follow along as we showcase Aira’s impact at #ZeroCon25!
#ZeroProjectAwardee2025 #ZeroCon25 #ZeroBarriers #Accessibility #Innovation #AssistiveTechnology
Zeus wants more walks. His parents are busy changing lives.
Help him help them—share this reel and tag someone who can support SensAble and our mission!
Be like Zeus. 
ally on the Envision Glasses offers hands-free personal AI assistance like no other!
Whether helping in curating new skincare routines, finding a perfect outfit or organizing your week, try ally today! Join the beta in the link in bio or a book a free demo of the Envision Glasses today.
@mcc We already have a tragic example of law 3 in a recent SF movie: Disney's 2022 remake of Pinocchio. The puppet gets expelled on his first day of school because he is not human, after which he ends up on the street to get exploited by the fox and cat.
Not to mention that law 2 could unduly restrict power consumption of assistive devices for humans with disabilities.
#Fedi, looking for people with experience in #accessible software.
I have a friend with serious vision issues. Not blind, but can't easily read text that isn't 6+ inches high, and his vision is degrading. He is looking for a way to deal with email -- he's a writer -- because he says Gmail is now a nightmare to use even with a screen reader.
Preferred solution would be a mail program / #MUA that runs on Windows and supports #OAUTH authentication, so he can continue to use his Gmail address.
What's the MUA with the best #accessibility on Windows? Thunderbird brags about its support for screen readers and assistive technologies, so I had him try it, and he says it's almost as bad as Gmail - flashing colours, animating controls. I haven't personally touched Thunderbird in many years, so it was a surprise to me.
I use a text/console mail flow that relies on a local MTA, so nothing I use is of any use in this.
Thanks, appreciate any pointers.
Greater independence for all ages! Envision Glasses helps users read, explore, and stay connected.
Book your free demo: https://www.letsenvision.com/envision-glasses-demo-form?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=promotion&utm_content=
Meet Scott, a tech tester & content creator. For him, ally isn’t just AI; it’s a friend, comedian & daily helper.
"It’s not like other AI. ally has personality—it actually understands me."
If you want to know more about Scott’s story with ally, read our blog via: https://www.letsenvision.com/blog/ally-joy-independence?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=promotion&utm_content=
