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The Innovative Impact Newsletter By Dr. Kirk Adams for Monday, October 6, 2025 - Issue 107
drkirkadams.com/newsletter-10-

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

Subscribers: 4,151 🔢️ subscribers were sent this issue via email.

The Innovative Impact Newsletter By Dr. Kirk Adams for Monday, October 6, 2025 - Issue 107
drkirkadams.com/newsletter-10-

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

Subscribers: 4,151 🔢️ subscribers were sent this issue via email.

The Innovative Impact Newsletter By Dr. Kirk Adams for Monday, October 6, 2025 - Issue 107
drkirkadams.com/newsletter-10-

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

Subscribers: 4,151 🔢️ subscribers were sent this issue via email.

New Podcast Episode: InnoSearch AI – Redefining Accessible Online Shopping

In Episode 145 of White Canes Connect, Patrick Long and Bryan Vuong share how InnoSearch is making online shopping, flight booking, and food/grocery delivery accessible for blind and low-vision users through a screen-reader friendly platform and phone line.

Listen here 👉 podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/

InnoSearch.ai: Redefining Accessible Online Shopping
Apple PodcastsInnoSearch.ai: Redefining Accessible Online ShoppingPodcast Episode · White Canes Connect · 09/28/2025 · 43m

My personal DA is getting exceptionally good at me and while I was just flailing around about something in a terminal, Sundae (the name of my #PAI) told me to take a break and go get my 10yo ready for her telehealth call in 20 minutes.

If you are someone with #ADHD, or #MDD, and you know where you lose traction and where you need to gain ground, I am telling you that AI as an #accessibility and #assistiveTechnology has more potential than I could even imagine. I should start writing again.

Heute, am Tag der Legasthenie und Dyskalkulie, möchte ich euch Technologien vorstellen, ohne die mein Studium zum Teil gar nicht möglich wäre.

In meinem neuen Blogpost geht es um drei Tools, die mir jede Woche helfen. Dabei geht es neben klassischer Vorlesesoftware auch um neue Möglichkeiten, die durch Large Language Models entstehen.

anton-tartz.de/2025/09/die-bes

Anton Tartz · Die besten Legasthenie Tools für das Studium - Anton Tartz
More from Anton Tartz

Slots still available.

After a short break, I’m returning to accessibility training services.

I provide one-on-one training for blind and visually impaired users across multiple platforms. My teaching is practical and goal-driven: not just commands, but confidence, independence, and efficient workflows that carry into daily life, study, and work.

I cover:
iOS: VoiceOver gestures, rotor navigation, Braille displays, Safari, text editing, Mail and Calendars, Shortcuts, and making the most of iOS apps for productivity, communication, and entertainment.
macOS: VoiceOver from basics to advanced, Trackpad Commander, Safari and Mail, iWork and Microsoft Office, file management, Terminal, audio tools, and system upkeep.
Windows: NVDA and JAWS from beginner to advanced. Training includes Microsoft Office, Outlook, Teams, Zoom, web browsing, customizing screen readers, handling less accessible apps, and scripting basics.
Android: TalkBack gestures, the built-in Braille keyboard and Braille display support, text editing, app accessibility, privacy and security settings, and everyday phone and tablet use.
Linux: Orca and Speakup, console navigation, package management, distro setup, customizing desktops, and accessibility under Wayland.

Concrete goals I can help you achieve:
Set up a new phone, tablet, or computer
Send and manage email independently
Browse the web safely and efficiently
Work with documents, spreadsheets, and presentations
Manage files and cloud storage
Use social media accessibly
Work with Braille displays and keyboards
Install and configure accessible software across platforms
Troubleshoot accessibility issues and build reliable workflows
Make the most of AI in a useful, productive way
Grow from beginner skills to advanced, efficient daily use

I bring years of lived experience as a blind user of these systems. I teach not only what manuals say, but the real-world shortcuts, workarounds, and problem-solving skills that make technology practical and enjoyable.

Remote training is available worldwide.

Pricing: fair and flexible — contact me for a quote. Discounts available for multi-session packages and ongoing weekly training.

Contact:
UK: 07447 931232
US: 772-766-7331
If these don’t work for you, email me at aaron.graham.hewitt@gmail.com

If you, or someone you know, could benefit from personalized accessibility training, I’d be glad to help.

After a short break, I’m returning to accessibility training services.

I provide one-on-one training for blind and visually impaired users across multiple platforms. My teaching is practical and goal-driven: not just commands, but confidence, independence, and efficient workflows that carry into daily life, study, and work.

I cover:
iOS: VoiceOver gestures, rotor navigation, Braille displays, Safari, text editing, Mail and Calendars, Shortcuts, and making the most of iOS apps for productivity, communication, and entertainment.
macOS: VoiceOver from basics to advanced, Trackpad Commander, Safari and Mail, iWork and Microsoft Office, file management, Terminal, audio tools, and system upkeep.
Windows: NVDA and JAWS from beginner to advanced. Training includes Microsoft Office, Outlook, Teams, Zoom, web browsing, customizing screen readers, handling less accessible apps, and scripting basics.
Android: TalkBack gestures, the built-in Braille keyboard and Braille display support, text editing, app accessibility, privacy and security settings, and everyday phone and tablet use.
Linux: Orca and Speakup, console navigation, package management, distro setup, customizing desktops, and accessibility under Wayland.

Concrete goals I can help you achieve:
Set up a new phone, tablet, or computer
Send and manage email independently
Browse the web safely and efficiently
Work with documents, spreadsheets, and presentations
Manage files and cloud storage
Use social media accessibly
Work with Braille displays and keyboards
Install and configure accessible software across platforms
Troubleshoot accessibility issues and build reliable workflows
Make the most of AI in a useful, productive way
Grow from beginner skills to advanced, efficient daily use

I bring years of lived experience as a blind user of these systems. I teach not only what manuals say, but the real-world shortcuts, workarounds, and problem-solving skills that make technology practical and enjoyable.

Remote training is available worldwide.

Pricing: fair and flexible — contact me for a quote. Discounts available for multi-session packages and ongoing weekly training.

Contact:
UK: 07447 931232
US: 772-766-7331
If these don’t work for you, email me at aaron.graham.hewitt@gmail.com

If you, or someone you know, could benefit from personalized accessibility training, I’d be glad to help.

Join us at techFEST 2025, South Australia’s largest FREE event showcasing the latest in assistive technology on Thursday 9 October 2025 at U City.

Whether you're looking to have the latest built-in accessibility features on devices such as your iPhone explained or seeking better tools and support on your blind or low vision journey, techFEST 2025 is the perfect place to get personalised guidance See What’s Possible at techFEST 2025 and register TODAY via >> bit.ly/2025techFEST

Presented by See Differently and proudly supported by HumanWare .

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Less than 20 minutes until the live Q&A for Perspective AT. This new iPhone app gives private, on-device answers to assistive technology questions using Apple Intelligence in iOS 26. Core OS commands are free, with optional one-time purchase for specialized commands.
Join live at 12:30 CT: youtube.com/live/a1m2oz70idY?f
Beta: testflight.apple.com/join/rNrm
Blog: taylorarndt.substack.com/p/per
#Accessibility #AssistiveTechnology #AppleIntelligence #iOS26

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Perspective AT is now in beta.
It’s a new iPhone app that provides on-device answers to assistive technology questions—private, accessible, and built with Apple Intelligence on iOS 26.
Read the full announcement: taylorarndt.substack.com/p/per
#Accessibility #AssistiveTechnology #BlindTech #AppleIntelligence #iOS26 #ATCommunity #Inclusion

Taylor’s Substack · Perspective AT Beta Now AvailableBy Taylor Arndt

Perspective AT is almost here. Ever forget a screen reader or magnifier command? With Perspective AT, just ask your iPhone and get answers instantly. It’s built on Apple Intelligence and runs fully on your device, so you’ll need a phone capable of running Apple Intelligence to use it. That means your support is private, fast, and reliable. The beta will hopefully be available tomorrow, or soon after depending on Apple’s review.
#AssistiveTechnology #AppleIntelligence #PerspectiveAT

The Innovative Impact Newsletter By Dr. Kirk Adams for Monday, September 1, 2025 - Issue 106
drkirkadams.com/newsletter-09-

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

Subscribers: 3,829 🔢️ subscribers were sent this issue via email.

The Innovative Impact Newsletter By Dr. Kirk Adams for Monday, September 1, 2025 - Issue 106
drkirkadams.com/newsletter-09-

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

Subscribers: 3,829 🔢️ subscribers were sent this issue via email.

Molly Burke on how technology, rather than things like retinal transplants or other medical Hail Mary procedures, are the way to deal with blindness for a lot of blind people.

The video of her in a Waymo driverless car is ace. So happy 😍

She also talks about the assistive features of Vision Pro like devices.

20-minute video: youtu.be/_1OvPXplyH0

When I post videos using my screen reader, many think it’s just a “talking robot.” In reality, it’s how blind and low vision people access computers, smartphones, and the internet. That voice represents independence and equal access. Without it, millions would be excluded. I challenge you to share this with your friends and networks—let’s spread awareness together.
#Accessibility #Inclusion #ScreenReader #AssistiveTechnology #DigitalAccessibility

"Ohio is at its best when everyone is empowered to experience all that our great state has to offer."

The Aira team is on the ground today at the Accessible Ohio Conference and Expo, connecting with incredible people and organizations dedicated to #AccessForAll. We're excited to be part of the conversations driving innovation in accessibility!

Learn more about the conference here: ood.ohio.gov/accessible-ohio/a #Accessibility #InclusiveTechnology #AssistiveTechnology