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Top Tech Tidbits for Thursday, November 11, 2021 - Volume 832 Top Tech Tidbits for Thursday, November 11, 2021 - Volume 832 The Week's News in Adaptive Technology https://toptechtidbits.com/ A Mind Vault Solutions, Ltd. Publication https://mvsltd.com/ About | Top Tech Tidbits. The world's #1 online resource for current news and trends in adaptive technology. Web Version | Read this volume of Top Tech Tidbits for Thursday online at: https://www.toptechtidbits.com/tidbits2021/11112021/. Share | Share this volume of Top Tech Tidbits for Thursday on Facebook: http://bit.ly/sharetidbits832. Spam Filter | You have received this email from Mind Vault Solutions, Ltd. because you are subscribed to receive the Top Tech Tidbits for Thursday Email Newsletter. 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With its ease of use, advanced technology, satellite positioning systems, and artificial intelligence, the device will help users live more independently and participate more actively in today's world. It will be HumanWare's most powerful navigation device since the launch of the original Trekker pioneer in 2003. In this panel, Dr. Massé will present the features of the product as well as our long-term vision and the technology behind this exciting upcoming product. Be sure to join us at Sight Tech Global for this very important session: https://sighttechglobal.com/ Dear Rolando, 1) Top 5 Most Clicked Tidbits From Last Week A.) The Secret Way to Easily Circumvent Most Internet Paywalls in a Pinch: (9.2% of all clicks.) https://medium.com/web-design-web-developer-magazine/the-secret-way-to-easily-circumvent-most-internet-paywalls-in-a-pinch-90ffd7fcc14e B.) 7 Best Free OCR Software Apps to Convert Images Into Text: (8.3% of all clicks.) https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/top-5-free-ocr-software-tools-to-convert-your-images-into-text-nb/ C.) With The "Artificial Retina", Blind People Can See Again Even Without Using Their Eyes: (5.7% of all clicks.) https://www.mediarunsearch.co.uk/with-the-artificial-retina-blind-people-can-see-again-even-without-using-their-eyes/ D.) How to Start Voice Typing on Windows 11 | Makeuseof.com: (5.2% of all clicks.) https://www.makeuseof.com/how-to-start-voice-typing-on-windows-11/ E.) Amazon Fire TV - Accessibility Features: (4.8% of all clicks.) https://www.amazon.com/b?ie=UTF8&node=23477585011 2) Top Tech Tidbits Says Thank You And Farewell To Sponsor Be My Eyes | One Sponsorship Package Currently Available Please join all of us here at Tidbits in wishing a fine farewell to Be My Eyes who has so very graciously supported the distribution of Top Tech Tibdits for the last year. If you look forward to Tidbits every week, it is sponsors like Be My Eyes that make it possible. If you would like to join us in supporting Tidbits while enjoying some really incredible marketing benefits, please reach out to our publisher today at: publisher at toptechtidbits.com ✉. Or learn more at: https://www.toptechtidbits.com/sponsorship-information.html. 3) Top Tech Tidbits Approaches 7,000 Active Subscribers Worldwide The Top Tech Tidbits subscriber list has always been a positive growth list. Meaning that the list has always experienced growth, week over week, since its inception in 2004. But something changed in June of 2020 as we transitioned the publication to a sponsorship model and began to make small changes to the format of the publication. Changes to the header schema to make jumping between Tidbits effortless. Breaking information out into sections in order to better focus the different types of information that Tidbits readers were searching for. And expanding the breadth of AT resources that Top Tech Tidbits covers. All of these changes together have seen the Top Tech Tidbits subscriber list grow faster than we have ever seen it grow before. Since the transition, on average, approximately 15-25 new subscribers have joined the list each week, and approximately 4-6 susbcribers have left the list each week. This positive gain, week over week, has the Top Tech Tidbits subscriber list currently sitting at 6,839 active subscribers. Should these gains continue we forecast that Top Tech Tidbits will reach 7,000 active subscribers worldwide within the next 3 months. We could not be more pleased that these changes have resulted in so many more people reading the publication each week. We will continue to listen to your feedback and use it to shape Tidbits well into the future. If you're interested to know from where in the world people are reading Tidbits you can now review Subscriber Location Data on the Top Tech Tidbits website at: https://www.toptechtidbits.com/about.html#subscriber-location-data. 4) 3 Inspiring Audiobooks for People with Disabilities by Anna Cristina Carter, Guest Contributor, Top Tech Tidbits This article was written exclusively for Top Tech Tidbits courtesy of Author Anna Cristina Carter. Please join us in sharing it far and wide. Technology has done wonders for accessibility. Thanks to the internet, people with disabilities can easily find platforms that suit their needs and interests. But the low-vision community isn't the only group that can benefit from audio-focused mediums, and the podcast isn't the only audio-focused medium out there. People who want their entertainment structured can listen to audiobooks, which are professionally recorded readings of existing texts, such as novels and non-fiction books. Below, we've listed 3 different audiobooks written for, by, or about people with disabilities: https://www.toptechtidbits.com/41.html 5) Blind in the Metaverse — Making Web3.0 Accessible from the Beginning | Tidbit Submission The argument that not everyone has to enter the metaverse or have a digital life still remains true but creating a digital world or universe that does not make it enjoyable for an entire community to enter is not right. The metaverse should be so accessible that a blind person has the right to refuse to enter because of personal choice not because of usability issues: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/blind-metaverse-making-web30-accessible-from-walborn-ferraro/ 6) Introducing the NRTC Podcast | Employment Insights The National Research and Training Center on Blindness and Low Vision has launched a podcast series for individuals with blindness or who have low vision. The podcast series project, Employment Insights, is meant to contribute to the NRTC's mission to enhance employment outcomes for people with B/LV. Each episode focuses on encouraging, inspiring, and informing people about the skills they need for employment. On each episode, they invite a guest who is blind or has low vision to join them to talk about their achievements, challenges, and insights through their employment journey. Topics include lessons learned from failures on the job, job search tips, and success stories of how individuals have maintained and advanced in employment: https://www.ntac.blind.msstate.edu/consumers/webinars-podcasts 7) Chromebook Select-To-Speak Upgrade Adds More Human-Sounding Voices This feature is part of Chrome OS's built-in screen reader but with the added bonus of speaking out only the text that's currently selected. With this month's update, the voice that speaks out those words will sound more natural, complete with the various accents found in 25 currently supported languages. Google claims that it makes it easier to follow along and comprehend text, even for those with dyslexia: https://www.slashgear.com/chromebook-select-to-speak-upgrade-adds-more-human-sounding-voices-14695259/ 8) The Complete Guide to Windows 11: New Features, Requirements, and Release Date Microsoft recently announced the release of a much-anticipated update to their flagship operating system in the form of Windows 11. Six years after the release of Windows 10, the new update provides a visual update and adds a host of multitasking, gaming, and security features: https://vpnoverview.com/privacy/devices/the-complete-guide-to-windows-11/ 9) Writing Effective Image Descriptions or "Alt Text" by American Foundation for the Blind So, you found the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines from the W3C and you're committed to making your website as accessible and user-friendly as possible. Fantastic! Let's talk about one of the most elementary aspects of a site that contributes to accessibility for users of assistive technology: https://www.afb.org/consulting/afb-accessibility-resources/improving-your-web-site 10) Apple and Amazon ML/AI Leads to Speak on Accessibility at Sight Tech Global 2021 Sensors and data are proliferating. Whether it's from a phone, a car or smart home devices, astonishing amounts of data fuel the work of researchers and product developers conceiving new products and experiences. Among those who stand to benefit, even more than they already do, are people who are blind or visually disabled: https://techcrunch.com/2021/11/05/apple-and-amazon-ml-ai-leads-to-speak-on-accessibility-at-sight-tech-global-2021/ 11) New Technique Could Enhance Films for Visually Impaired Researchers at the University of York have developed a new way for visually impaired audiences to experience and enjoy films. Traditional Audio Description (AD) consists of an audio track in the third person that provides information on the visual layer of a film or television programme. The current use of traditional AD can sometimes overlap with other sound elements in the soundtrack, such as music and sound effects. Under the new format, verbal descriptions are minimised and sound design is used as the main vehicle for accessibility, through a combination of additional sound effects, 3D sound, and first-person narration: https://www.technologynetworks.com/neuroscience/news/new-technique-could-enhance-films-for-visually-impaired-355364 12) NVDA 2021.3 Beta2 Available for Testing Beta2 of NVDA 2021.3 is now available for download and testing: https://www.nvaccess.org/post/nvda-2021-3beta2/ 13) Open-Source Cane Borrows Autonomous Vehicle Tech for Visually-Impaired and Costs $400 to Build A standard white cane remains an essential aid for getting out for a number of visually impaired people, but to date, it also has not really offered a lot of affordable modern updates, which is something that a number of researchers want to change. It was noted that a certain cane borrows autonomous vehicle tech for certain visually-impaired individuals but costs $400: https://www.techtimes.com/articles/266763/20211017/open-source-cane-borrows-autonomous-vehicle-tech-visually-impaired-costs.htm 14) 40 Cells To Empowerment: A Comparison Of Five Braille Displays To Fortify Your Success | By Scott Davert, Coordinator: Technology, Research and Innovation Center, Helen Keller National Center for Deafblind Youths and Adults There are several 40 cell braille devices on the market providing different feature sets at varying price points. At the time of this writing, these displays range in price from $1,399 to $3,195. As the monetary investment is seldom trivial even on the lowest end, it is important to find the ideal device to fit a person's specific circumstances. To help decide which is best for your specific needs, this article will provide the following information for each device: https://www.helenkeller.org/hknc/40-Cell-Braille-Devices 15) Mantis and Chameleon Software Updates Some major features that are coming to both displays include a global clipboard, bookmarks in the Editor, and a blinking cursor. Bluetooth fixes and enhancements, quicker Library navigation, improved Braille Profile configuration, improvements to auto scroll, and new benefits to the Online Libraries are among the other changes: https://www.aph.org/mantis-and-chameleon-software-improvements/ 16) Upcoming Feature Spotlight: HID Braille Specification NVDA's In Process is out. It highlights the HID Braille Specification coming to NVDA. This should make plugging in a supported braille display and getting basic functionality possible for NVDA users: https://www.nvaccess.org/post/in-process-3rd-november-2021/ 17) Microsoft Announces Windows 11 SE, A New Chrome OS Competitor This version of Windows is specific for the primary education market. No word yet on whether it will support 3rd-party assistive technologies: https://www.theverge.com/2021/11/9/22771742/microsoft-windows-11-se-features-release-date 18) Google Is Taking Sign-Ups For Relate, A Voice Assistant That Recognizes Impaired Speech Google launched a beta app today that people with speech impairments can use as a voice assistant while contributing to a multiyear research effort to improve Google's speech recognition. The goal is to make Google Assistant, as well as other features that use speech to text and speech to speech, more inclusive of users with neurological conditions that affect their speech: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc_9fFSD4IAqHaePFebXMBOUML8rEFyZD4DNxG5LaZhpW5QXQ/viewform 19) Ask A Trainer: Getting Started With Accessibility For E-Learning | (Td.Org) Designing accessible online courses can be challenging. An experienced eLearning developer offers simple steps to get you started: https://www.td.org/atd-blog/ask-a-trainer-getting-started-with-accessibility-for-e-learning 20) Apple MacOS 12 Monterey Review: The Best Is Yet To Come | The Verge MacOS Monterey has been out for a couple of weeks and the reviews are rolling in. The well-known team at the Verge talk about their experience so far: https://www.theverge.com/22765988/apple-macos-12-monterey-review-macbook-pro-air-imac-m1 21) 11 Essential Windows 11 Shortcuts You Need To Know | Tom's Guide (TomsGuide.com) Speed up your Windows 11 experience and become a true keyboard ninja with these must-know shortcuts: https://www.tomsguide.com/news/11-essential-windows-11-shortcuts-you-need-to-know ➜ Press Releases and Other News 1) Why Automated Tools Alone Can't Make Your Website Accessible and Legally Compliant This article reminds us that automated AI based solutions are not yet sufficient for ensure accessibility in the digital space: https://www.forbes.com/sites/gusalexiou/2021/10/28/why-automated-tools-alone-cant-make-your-website-accessible-and-legally-compliant/?sh=5e55cc6364e2 2) How Companies Can Make Their Remote Working Inclusive For The Deaf And Blind This article gives some tech tips for employers to make the workplace more inclusive for employees with sensory impairments: https://www.cnbc.com/2021/09/20/how-to-make-remote-working-inclusive-for-the-deaf-and-blind.html 3) In Living Color Audio Description Looks Past People of Color This article argues for more inclusive audio descriptions in movies and television: https://www.bitchmedia.org/article/color-blind-audio-description-inaccessibility 4) Introducing Updates To Make It Easier For Guests With Disabilities To Travel Airbnb is now manually vetting accessibility features and, at the same time, making it easier to find accessible lodgings: https://news.airbnb.com/accessibility-review/ 5) With Disability-Friendly Packaging, Olay Aims for Greater Accessibility Olay North America said that it is rolling out a new easy-open lid featuring a winged cap that's simpler to grip. The package also includes a high-contrast label and Braille text: https://www.disabilityscoop.com/2021/11/09/with-disability-friendly-packaging-olay-aims-for-greater-accessibility/29584/ 6) Yahoo Sports' Documentary Short Features All Blind Fantasy League Yahoo Sports is proud to announce the debut of a short documentary produced by Yahoo about its All Blind Fantasy League (ABFL) — a group of sports fanatics who use assistive technology like screen readers with the Yahoo Fantasy app to connect with their passion for fantasy in a fully accessible way: https://news.yahoo.com/yahoo-sports-documentary-short-features-all-blind-fantasy-league-010106205.html 7) Teaching Visually Impaired Students - And Making Class Materials More Accessible For Everyone At The Same Time Hannah Thompson, a partially blind academic, offers six tips for ensuring an inclusive learning environment. If you're a screen reader user, please note that you may get a pop-up asking if you would like to register that is difficult to dismiss. This will depend on your browser's settings. The developers have been notified of the issue. In the meantime, you can avoid the registration prompt if necessary by opening the link below in a private / incognito window: https://www.timeshighereducation.com/campus/teaching-visually-impaired-students-and-making-class-materials-more-accessible-everyone-same 8) We're Reimagining Low Vision Technology | APH APH has a long-term strategy for developing low vision devices that adapt to each user's needs — not the other way around: https://www.aph.org/were-reimagining-low-vision-technology/ 9) The 9 Smart Devices You Should Have In Your Room The smart home is a reality today, specially oriented to the living room and kitchen with multiple devices that can help us to make these two rooms work in a much more functional way: https://cvbj.biz/the-9-smart-devices-you-should-have-in-your-room-technology.html 10) The World's First Needle-Free Diabetes Test Australian researchers have developed a needle-free diabetes test that measures glucose levels from saliva — not blood. It could be ready for consumers as soon as 2023: https://www.freethink.com/health/diabetes-test 11) Visual Art For The Visually Impaired: Philly Museum Tests Out New Ways To Experience Paintings Tactile graphics are reproductions of paintings made on heavy cardstock embossed with different textures, representing various elements of the image composition. Those textures are meant to help visitors "see" the paintings through their fingertips: https://www.phillytrib.com/lifestyle/visual-art-for-the-visually-impaired-philly-museum-tests-out-new-ways-to-experience-paintings/article_93437203-d8c9-5a94-8d58-75be9a70b384.html 12) Forza Horizon 5 Also Promoted For Accessibility, Playable Even By The Blind Forza Horizon 5 is not only excellent from a technical and gameplay point of view, but also from an accessibility point of view, so much so that it received a very positive opinion from Steve Saylor, a blind player who specifically deals with accessibility problems in video games. The opinion of Saylor is quite clear: "Forza Horizon 5 is the first racing game where I was able to fulfill the dream of driving at 200mph, as I never could in reality. It's the most accessible chapter of the Forza Horizon franchise and XBox games in general." Saylor also posted a full review to explain the level of accessibility of Forza Horizon 5: https://d1softballnews.com/forza-horizon-5-also-promoted-for-accessibility-playable-even-by-the-blind-nerd4-life/ 13) Olay Developed an Easy-Open Moisturizer Lid for People With Limited Mobility After receiving customer complaints about how difficult the Regenerist Moisturizer lids are to open, the brand is introducing a more accessible alternative: https://www.allure.com/story/olay-easy-open-lid-launch 14) Amazon Brings Alexa to Senior Living Communities and Healthcare Systems with Alexa Smart Properties Senior Living and Healthcare providers can now easily deploy Alexa experiences designed to keep residents and patients connected, informed, and entertained — and improve care team productivity: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20211025005336/en/ 15) Eyedaptic Launches EYE4, An All-New Version Of Its Augmented Reality (AR) Glasses To Address The Increasing Incidence Of Vision Loss In The US Hands-free visual aid with integrated hand-held magnifier capability uses the power of Augmented Reality and cellular phone technology to address the growing unmet need within the low vision community: https://www.prweb.com/releases/eyedaptic_launches_eye4_an_all_new_version_of_its_augmented_reality_ar_glasses_to_address_the_increasing_incidence_of_vision_loss_in_the_us/prweb18194142.htm ➜ Featured Podcast Episodes 1) Mosen At Large 156 November 6th 2021 Part 2 of our Chromebook tutorial, Amazon removes some email functionality from Alexa, a radio app for your Apple Watch and more: https://mosenatlarge.pinecast.co/episode/ac861ab8/part-2-of-our-chromebook-tutorial-amazon-removes-some-email-functionality-from-alexa-a-radio-app-for-your-apple-watch-and-more 2) Blind Android Users 48 | It's Shopping Time November 6th 2021 | Checkout Part 1 of Pixel 6 Pro Review at: https://tinyurl.com/nwuhcpr8. Ccheck out Part 2 at: https://tinyurl.com/4wwrpzjc. As holiday season is approaching, we decided to talk all about shopping apps. We demoed Amazon and eBay apps. We answered the most asked question in the community, does Android have a good RSS reader? In Talkback highlights we show you how to find links or phone numbers in messages and activate them. To listen to the podcast, please visit: https://blindandroidusers.com/category/bauposts/shownotes/ 3) Eyes on Success 2146 Running with Google Project Guideline November 10th 2021 Google's "Project Guideline" is an early stage research project aimed at enabling those with vision loss to run independently. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Bill Ma, director of IT and operations and Jessy DiNapoli, manager of admissions at Guiding Eyes for the Blind about how their blind CEO, Thomas Panek, has used the app to run on his own: https://www.eyesonsuccess.net/show%20notes/show%20notes%201246.htm ➜ Featured Webinars and Training Courses 1) Meet the RUBY 10 Video Magnifier-A Versatile, Low Vision Solution for Everyday Living Activities | Freedom Scientific November 11th 2021 | 9AM PT, 10AM MT, 11AM CT, 12PM ET, 5PM GMT | Our RUBY video magnifiers have become some of the most popular low vision products on the market today, and we're so excited to announce the newest addition: the RUBY 10! The RUBY 10 video magnifier features a large, 10-inch touchscreen display and three dedicated cameras to help you with your everyday tasks. Use the RUBY to magnify magazines, photos, letters, labels, and other fine print. A swing-out arm allows you to view items in your hand and write. Enable full-page OCR on the speech model when the arm is extended. With a touch of a button, you can scan pages and have them read aloud to you. The third camera is dedicated to seeing objects at a short distance, such as signs and menus on a wall. Join Mike Wood and Michelle Williams as they introduce the RUBY 10 and demonstrate its ease of use and unique viewing modes. For example: ColorSight +TM is a feature that addresses color blindness by shifting specific colors to assist color differentiation in real-time. Glare GuardTM attempts to maximize comfort during long-term use by minimizing pain from light sensitivity. This feature reduces the wavelengths of light associated with such pain. EdgeScribeTM edge enhancement modes attempt to improve object recognition by removing visual clutter. AptiviewTM adjusts the contrast in different parts of the image, which could improve the viewing experience in more lighting conditions than previously possible: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_N3WJbUe5SIOhZsv6wwOBQg 2) Room to Grow: Progressing a Student Through MATT Connect's Interfaces | APH November 12th 2021 | 9AM PT, 10AM MT, 11AM CT, 12PM ET, 5PM GMT | Ready. Set. Grow! The MATT Connect has the capacity to evolve with your student through Basic, Standard and Advanced Interfaces. In this webinar, we'll compare the user interfaces and provide resources on when to advance a student through each interface: https://aph.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_dOx3f-OPQaaSyYZoX_PCtg 3) Accessing Higher Ground Accessible Media, Web and Technology Conference by Association on Higher Education And Disability (AHEAD) November 15th 2021 Through November 19th 2021 | Presented and hosted by AHEAD, Accessing Higher Ground is conducted in collaboration with ATHEN: https://accessinghigherground.org/ 4) Using Windows 11 with a Screen Reader by Microsoft November 17th 2021 | 12PM PT, 1PM MT, 2PM CT, 3PM ET, 8PM GMT | Jeff Bishop, Program Manager, Windows Engineering. Anne Taylor, Program Manager, Accessibility Team. Brett Humphrey, Program Manager, Teams Engineering. We are excited to share how we are empowering screen reader users to achieve more with what's coming in Windows 11. This webinar will focus on a broad overview of accessibility experiences in Windows 11. This includes new Start Menu interactions, a new Windows Settings experience, an all-new chat experience with your friends and family and more. New Windows hotkeys will also be introduced for things like Quick Settings, Notifications and others. Many of these features will be demoed using Narrator and third-party screen readers to give you a feel for the all new Windows 11 after you upgrade: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=v4j5cvGGr0GRqy180BHbRxkCFbE8eohLlKeYJpcMV_BUM0dLREdQRjc4SjVPTFFVTUo2NkJDQjFVWi4u&wdLOR=cC2A08E94-B6B3-4D58-A1E9-E2A1EC1ACF56 5) New Braille Productivity Features While Working With Windows, JAWS, and the Focus Braille Displays | Access Ingenuity November 17th 2021 | 10AM PT, 11AM MT, 12PM CT, 1PM ET, 6PM GMT | Join Ian Ramos and Zhi Huang from Access Ingenuity as they explain the advantages of the new firmware upgrade for the Focus 5th generation braille displays, and introduce the new ElEdit application to allow you to increase your productivity with braille and print files on Windows. Learning Outcomes: Explain the new features of the firmware upgrade for the Focus 5th generation braille displays including turning on and off word wrap, turning off the feature requiring a pin to connect to Bluetooth devices, one-handed mode, Etc. Demonstrate how to get the upgrade and how to perform the firmware upgrade itself. Introduce the new ElEdit app for Windows and JAWS allowing the user to finally read BRF files both in braille and speech while using Windows! Explore additional features of the ElEdit app including the ability to quickly translate from braille to print, print to braille, print the document, emboss a document, send a document to Microsoft Word, and more! | Meeting ID: 863 6137 8742 | Passcode: 881387 | One tap mobile: +16699009128,,86361378742#,,,,*881387# US (San Jose) | Dial by your location: +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose) | Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86361378742?pwd=TE9hMUpOU2pZT3JYZHlqVkt4RCtldz09 6) Fusion Suite 2022 with Eric Damery and Ben Knolles | Freedom Scientific November 18th 2021 | 9AM PT, 10AM MT, 11AM CT, 12PM ET, 5PM GMT | Want to learn about all the new features and enhancements in Fusion Suite 2022? Join us Thursday, November 18th 2021 at 12:00 PM Eastern time for a live webinar, "Fusion Suite 2022 with Eric Damery and Ben Knolles": https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_OAu0O7VHRXO3yYgwCiTRbA 7) Carroll Center For The Blind: 2021 Free Virtual Technology Fair November 23rd 2021 | The Carroll Center for the Blind's Virtual Technology Fair is back! Supercharge your independence from the comfort of your living room, office or anywhere you can log on. Attend exciting and informative presentations, visit with assistive technology exhibitors in breakout rooms, and find the products and services you need to live as independently as possible. Don't miss this opportunity to explore the latest products for individuals who are visually impaired. Free and open to consumers, families, friends, and professionals — the Carroll Center for the Blind's Virtual Technology Fair is sure to impress! Have you registered yet? Register for the Virtual Technology Fair today: https://carroll.org/events/virtual-technology-fair-2021/ 8) 2nd Annual Sight Tech Global 2021 December 1st & 2nd 2021 | 100% free. 100% virtual. Sight Tech Global is the first global, virtual conference dedicated to fostering discussion among technology pioneers on how rapid advances in AI and related technologies will fundamentally alter the landscape of assistive technology and accessibility. Registration is now open: https://sighttechglobal.com/ 9) SenseAbility! Using the BrailleSense 6 | An 8 Lesson Course for $112.00 USD from Hartgen Consultancy December 8th 2021 | 11AM PT, 12PM MT, 1PM CT, 2PM ET, 7PM GMT | The training course will be held over at least eight sessions starting in December 2021. Within each session, you will be able to ask questions relating to the topic being worked through. Broadly speaking, topics will include: http://hartgen.org/senseability 10) Structuring Accessible Forms | TPGi December 14th 2021 | 9AM PT, 10AM MT, 11AM CT, 12PM ET, 5PM GMT | Creating accessible forms is the science of constructing form fields that provide the correct name, role, and state through the data entry experience. In this webinar, we examine how to: Create and label form fields of different types. Group related form fields, like radio buttons. Mark form fields as required. Handle input errors. Verify data integrity. Through code examples and testing with a screen reader, you'll learn how to create form fields that work for all your users. Register today: https://www.tpgi.com/webinar-december-14-at-12pm-et-structuring-accessible-forms/ 11) ATHEN (Access Technology Higher Education Network) 1st Annual "Science, Technology, Engineering, Math (STEM) Accessibility: Starting with Math" February 10th 2022 and February 11th 2022 | This virtual conference will take place on February 10th and 11th 2022. We are striving to create a diverse conference where experts can share their best practices, solutions, techniques, etc. for accessing and creating accessible STEM content in higher education. Join us! | Call for Proposal (Google Form) (Open now!) | Brush up by taking a sneak peek into the complexities in creating accessible STEM content in the YouTube video "Factors Involved in Making STEM Content Accessible" (10-minutes). | Conference Details, Dates, Registration, Cost:. https://athenpro.org/content/athen-virtual-conference 12) Axe-Con 2022 March 15th 2022 through March 17th 2022 | Axe-con is an open and inclusive digital accessibility conference that welcomes developers, designers, business users, and accessibility professionals of all experience levels to a new kind of accessibility conference focused on building, testing, and maintaining accessible digital experiences. Register for axe-con 2022, it's free! Join us for this three-day, multi-track conference to help further your digital accessibility efforts. Hear from the top experts in the field, for your area of interest with none of the noise. 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Sponsor: Carroll Center for the Blind ➜ Don't Miss the Virtual Technology Fair for People Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired The Virtual Technology Fair, hosted by the Carroll Center for the Blind, is back to connect you with innovative technology that can transform the lives of people who are blind or have low vision. Supercharge your independence from the comfort of your living room, office, or anywhere you can log on. Attend exciting presentations, meet with exhibitors of cutting-edge assistive technology, and find the products and services you need to live as independently as possible. 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