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Parallel

Why don’t the worlds of mainstream tech and accessibility tech ever seem to collide? Shelly Brisbin, who keeps one foot in each, wants to know. She and her guests from both worlds chew over the news and trends of the day, mixing in an accessibility perspective. Hosted by Shelly Brisbin.

Copyright: Copyright © 2019 Relay FM

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23: Not Forsaken Aug 14, 2019

Show notes

In the final episode featuring bonus content from "36 Seconds that Changed Everything: How the iPhone Learned to Talk" I chat with someone who had very good reasons for being skeptical of Apple, but who eventually embraced iOS, once it proved itself.

Guest Starring:

Links and Show Notes:

36 Seconds that Changed Everything – How the iPhone Learned to Talk

Braille and Speak Device.

Report on the Ease of Access of the Apple OS 10.5 Leopard Environment with VoiceOver

A Second Look at Apple’s VoiceOver

Seeing AI | Talking camera app for those with a visual impairment

22: Aren't You Blind People Marvelous? Jul 24, 2019

Show notes

Jonathan Mosen has many fans, and he's a lightning rod for others in the blind community. When I interviewed him for "36 Seconds that Changed Everything: How the iPhone Learned to Talk," I didn't expect his journey to form such a neat arc in the story.

Guest Starring:

Links and Show Notes:

36 Seconds that Changed Everything – How the iPhone Learned to Talk

DAISY: What Is it and Why Use it?

National Federation of the Blind and Commonwealth of Massachusetts Announce Agreement with Apple to Make iTunes Fully Accessible

SeroTalk Tech Chat 23 iPhone Audio Demo With Usage Tips | Shane Jackson

Shane Jackson Blog and Podcast – www.BlindWorldBlog.BlogSpot.com

‎HeyTell on the App Store

Humanware - Victor Reader Stream

Jonathan's Book: “iOS 12 Without the Eye”

My book: "iOS Access for All | Your comprehensive guide to accessibility for iPad, iPhone, and iPod Touch"

ACB Radio Main Menu

21: Deep Dev Dive Jul 09, 2019

Show notes

Research for my documentary, "36 Seconds that Changed Everything: How the iPhone Learned to Talk" included interviews with two longtime iOS developers, each of whom took an early interest in accessibility.

Guest Starring:

Marco Arment and Matt Gemmell

Links and Show Notes:

36 Seconds That Changed Everything – How the iPhone Learned to Talk

5by5 | Build and Analyze #48: Zero Inputs

5by5 | Build and Analyze #95: This Unicorn Doesn't Support NFC

Accessibility | Apple Developer Documentation

Apple’s App Review Should Test Accessibility – Marco.org

AppleVis | Empowering blind and low-vision users of Apple products

Maccessibility

Accessibility for iPhone and iPad apps - Matt Gemmell

Yes, I know this is from 2010.

20: "36 Seconds That Changed Everything: How The iPhone Learned To Talk" Jun 21, 2019

Show notes

From the moment it was announced in 2007, anticipation for the first iPhone was off the charts. But if you had a disability, the phone was just a cold, unresponsive rectangle of plastic and glass. This is the story of how that changed in June of 2009.

Links and Show Notes:

"36 Seconds That Changed Everything: How The iPhone Learned To Talk"

Here's the page for the documentary, where you'll find a transcript and bonus content.

36 Seconds That Changed Everything – How the iPhone Learned to Talk

19: Apple's Full Accessibility Plate Jun 10, 2019

Show notes

Apple's Director of Global Accessibility Policy and Initiatives, Sarah Herrlinger talks about new and updated accessibility features on the company's platforms, as well as a bit of iOS access history.

Guest Starring:

Sarah Herrlinger

Links and Show Notes:

My audio documentary: 36 Seconds That Changed Everything

Apple Reveals 'Voice Control' Accessibility Feature Coming to Mac and iOS - MacRumors

Apple Previews Accessibility Enhancements Coming with macOS Catalina, iPadOS, and iOS 13 | AppleVis

Accessibility - Apple

18: Low Orbit Halos May 29, 2019

Show notes

Google I/O and Microsoft Build are done, but what did each have to say about accessibility? And which of their sponsors' tent pole technologies are being used to power the next generation of fancy tach for people with a variety of disabilities?

Guest Starring:

Links and Show Notes:

Whataburger

Everything Microsoft announced at Build 2019 | VentureBeat

Microsoft's 'inclusive design' will increase its focus on accessibility in 2019 | Windows Central

How Microsoft is using AI to improve accessibility | VentureBeat

An Xbox controller with a built-in Braille display is Microsoft’s latest gaming accessibility play | TechCrunch

Blind Bargains Qast 180: The Second F - Blind Bargains

Google’s new accessibility features might be the most exciting highlight of I/O 2019 – BGR

Google launches Project Euphonia to help make speech technology more accessible to people with disabilities - The Verge

Accessible Audio: Android Hearing Aid Support and the Audio Framework (Google I/O'19) - YouTube

AI for Accessibility Grants – Microsoft Accessibility

Microsoft Build 2019 Accessibility Information

Microsoft Soundscape - Microsoft Research

17: Contrast is Good for Everybody May 14, 2019

Show notes

I talked with two iOS developers who have a lot in common. They're independents who produce series of popular apps. And without really meaning to, they have each earned a reputation for thoughtful accessibility.

Guest Starring:

David Smith and Winston Chen

Links and Show Notes:

xScope • Measure. Inspect. Test.

‎Downlink on the Mac App Store

Apps - David Smith, Independent iOS Developer

‎Voice Dream Scanner on the App Store

16: We're Having a BBQ Apr 16, 2019

Show notes

Each spring, all the accessibility tech nerds go to the CSUN Assistive Technology Conference in Southern California. At the end, a bunch of us do a wrap-up podcast for Blind Bargains, which covers the show from soup to nuts, Braille to navigation.

Guest Starring:

Joe Steinkamp, J.J. Meddaugh, Ricky Enger, and Chancey Fleet

Links and Show Notes:

Blind Bargains Qast 177: #CSUNATC19 Wrap Up: Canes Vs. Swords

To find links to the topics and other podcasts we discuss in this episode of Parallel, follow the link to BBQ 177.

BBQ in Apple Podcasts

BBQ Podcast RSS

15: The News About News + Apr 02, 2019

Show notes

Last Monday, Apple announced Apple News +. And I'm breaking usual format to give you a first look and demo, complete with extra accessibility sprinkles.

Links and Show Notes:

Apple News - Apple

Apple News’s Radical Approach: Humans Over Machines - The New York Times

A Complete List of All the Magazines Available for Apple News+ in the U.S. (So Far) – MacStories

14: Into the Weeds Mar 07, 2019

Show notes

Darcy Burnard, a friend and longtime podcast collaborator, talks with me about making podcasts accessibly. Which tools work, which ones don't, and which can be made to do our bidding?

Guest Starring:

Links and Show Notes:

Call Recorder for Skype

Audio Hijack 3

Amadeus Pro

Auphonic

Forecast: Podcast MP3 Chapter Encoder

Linode Hosting

TeamTalk 5 Conferencing System

The Levelator

‎Ferrite Recording Studio on the App Store

GitHub - marcoarment/secondcrack

iZotope | Audio Plug-in Software

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