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Top Tech Tidbits for Thursday, December 22, 2022 - Volume 890 Top Tech Tidbits for Thursday, December 22, 2022 - Volume 890 The Week's News in Adaptive Technology https://toptechtidbits.com/ A Mind Vault Solutions, Ltd. Publication https://mvsltd.com/ 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 online at: https://www.toptechtidbits.com/tidbits2022/12222022/. Share: Share this volume of Top Tech Tidbits on Facebook: http://bit.ly/sharetidbits889. Spam Filter: You have received this email from Mind Vault Solutions, Ltd. because you are subscribed to receive the Top Tech Tidbits email newsletter. To ensure that you continue to receive each issue of Top Tech Tidbits as it is released please be sure to add the following email address to your Address Book, Email Contact List, Trusted Sender's List, and/or Safe Sender's List today: enews at toptechtidbits.com. 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I can never stop singing its praises: https://medium.com/macoclock/ios-16-2-will-leave-you-speechless-7-more-changes-a973ecc418a8 B.) Apple Releases iOS 16.2 and iPadOS 16.2; Bringing Bug Fixes for VoiceOver and Braille Users | AppleVis (7.5% of all clicks.) Apple has released iOS 16.2 and iPadOS 16.2 to the public. Our experience is that the following accessibility bugs have been resolved or significantly addressed in iOS 16.2 and iPadOS 16.2: https://www.applevis.com/blog/apple-releases-ios-162-ipados-162-bringing-bug-fixes-voiceover-braille-users C.) Your iPhone Has 26 New Accessibility Tools You Shouldn't Ignore (4.2% of all clicks.) This is a handy rundown of the latest accessibility features on iOS devices: https://ios.gadgethacks.com/how-to/your-iphone-has-26-new-accessibility-tools-you-shouldnt-ignore-0385071/ D.) Here Are My Favorite Windows 11 Keyboard Shortcuts | Kevin Okemwa (4.1% of all clicks.) Keyboard shortcuts are an invaluable tool that can help you save time and effort when using your computer. However, there are many different keyboard shortcuts available, and it can be hard to keep track of them all, especially after Microsoft began rolling out the Windows 11 2022 Update. In this article, we'll go over some of the top keyboard shortcuts for Windows 11 and how you can use them to improve your productivity: https://www.onmsft.com/feature/keyboard-shortcuts-windows-11 E.) Voiceover On The iPhone Was A Miracle For People Who Can't See, And It Keeps Getting Better (3.8% of all clicks.) Back in 2009, Apple's Phil Schiller stood onstage and unveiled the iPhone 3GS with a brief and somewhat surprising aside: the buttonless, glass-fronted device would work even if you couldn't see it. Schiller was referring to Apple's not-yet-announced plan to bring VoiceOver, the assistive tool known as a "screen reader," to the iPhone, a move that over the next decade would become the industry standard for non-visual interaction with a smartphone: https://techcrunch.com/2022/12/07/voiceover-on-the-iphone-was-a-miracle-for-people-who-cant-see-and-it-keeps-getting-better-learn-how-at-sight-tech-global/ 2) Sponsorship Package Updates Availability: There are no Top Tech Tidbits Sponsorship Packages currently available. Waiting List: If you would like to support Top Tech Tidbits by becoming a Sponsor in the future please add your name to our waiting list today. We will add your name to the list, let you know what position you currently hold within it, and then notify you the moment a package becomes available. Waiting List Position: There are currently four future Sponsors on the waiting list. 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Here's what users get for their money: https://www.wired.com/story/what-is-twitter-blue/ 5) Ask Alexa A.) Use Alexa to improve your knowledge of history and trivia. Just say, "Alexa, who was born on this day?" B.) Use Alexa to inform your food choices. Just say, "Alexa, how much protein is in four ounces of chicken?" C.) Use Alexa for entertainment. Just say, "Alexa, beat box for me." Or, "Alexa, use the Force." Or, "Alexa, entertain me." D.) Use Alexa to improve your spelling. Just say, "Alexa, test my spelling." E.) Use Alexa to track and remind. Just say, "Alexa, remind me to take out the recycling." 6) The Top New Features in Apple's iOS and iPadOS 16 The latest versions for iPhones and iPads are now available, complete with a revamped lock screen, Freeform, and Safety Check: https://www.wired.com/story/apple-iphone-ios-16-ipados-16-new-features/ 7) Addressing The Accessibility Of Forms In Documents | University of Washington Publisher: This fantastic and simple resource comes to us from a recent discussion on the ATHEN (Access Technology Higher Education Network) Listserv related to document form accessibility. This is a great general primer for anyone starting out in document form accessibility and/or remediation. | University of Washington: Online forms must be coded properly in order to be accessible. There a wide variety of issues that must be considered, and the form must be created with care: https://www.washington.edu/accessibility/documents/forms/ 8) Fun With Alexa: Interactive Adventure And Escape Games | APH In need of some entertainment during the holiday season? Use Amazon Alexa TM to access a plethora of accessible, entertaining strategy games perfect for your child or teen who is blind or visually impaired or the whole family! We tested out and put together this list of Alexa games to bring some cheer to your child's winter vacation. Simply say, "Alexa open" and the name of the game to start playing:" https://www.aph.org/fun-with-alexa-interactive-adventure-and-escape-games/ 9) Skype Can Now Translate Your Own Voice Into Different Languages With AI Translated voices within Skype can now sound more like the original speaker: https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/skype-can-now-translate-your-own-voice-into-different-languages-with-ai 10) Digital Eternity Is Just Around the Corner These past few years have been visceral reminders of our mortality. But new technologies can offer a way for us and our loved ones to live on: https://www.wired.com/story/death-technology-memory/ 11) Why Do Most Digital Voice Assistants Have Female Voices & Names? | Sarah Magliocco Sarah Magliocco explores why nearly all digital voice assistants are programmed with female voices and names, and what this says about gender bias: https://www.rte.ie/lifestyle/living/2022/1215/1342069-why-do-most-digital-voice-assistants-have-female-voices-names/ 12) December 2022 Quality Update Brings Functionalities Of New Quick Assist App To Its Original Version Quick Assist is an incredibly helpful Microsoft Windows feature allowing a user to remotely view or control a Windows computer over a network. However, the software giant's recent move to make it an app for the Microsoft Store and abandon the old built-in version was terrible news to the IT community as it meant inconvenience. IT professionals aired their disappointment with the decision, citing concerns regarding local admin permission requirements during installations and inconvenient per-user installation. In May, Microsoft explained that it was pushed to resort to such actions due to the need for faster security updates push and the "underlying functionality" of Quick Assist. It also stressed that "sometime in mid-May the old version will no longer be usable." However, these things should no longer be a concern after Microsoft announced the December 2022 quality update: https://mspoweruser.com/quick-assist-december-2022-quality-update/ 13) Review: Sony C10 Self-Fitting Hearing Aids | Wired Americans no longer need a medical exam to start using hearing aids. This new over-the-counter offering is affordable and excellent: https://www.wired.com/review/sony-c10-self-fitting-hearing-aids/ 14) Linux Desktop, Blind Edition: Chapter 1 I switched to daily driving Linux desktop almost a month ago and in that time, I have learned a lot, so I decided to write this series of articles to detail my adventure for anyone else who might want to try. Not everything in these articles will be the perfect solution, or use the best methods. They are just what work for me, and they may or may not work for you: https://fireborn.mataroa.blog/blog/linux-desktop-blind-edition-ch1/ 15) What's New in Fusion 2023 A new early adopter program, a freeze view update and changes in smart Glance highlights are among some of the changes: https://support.freedomscientific.com/Downloads/Fusion/FusionWhatsNew 16) Communication Made Easier Project Relate is an Android beta app created to help people with non-standard speech make their voices heard: https://sites.research.google/relate/ 17) 18 Google Scholar Tips All Students Should Know Here is a great article on tips for getting started with Google Scholar: https://blog.google/products/search/tips-google-scholar-expert/ 18) AVSpeechSynthesisProviderAudioUnit AVSpeechSynthesisProviderAudioUnit is an object that generates speech from text. More text-to-speech voices are coming to Apple's iOS operating system. Here is the developer's guide on how to get started: https://developer.apple.com/documentation/avfaudio/avspeechsynthesisprovideraudiounit 19) Direct To Consumer Audio And E-Books Launched By Princeton University Press In partnership with Glassboxx, Princeton University Press (PUP) has launched a direct-to-consumer audio book and e-books. Readers will be able to access and buy e-books and audio books through PUP's website, which is supported by a new, reader-facing app, for reading, browsing and listening. Glassboxx aims to enable publishers, authors, and retailers the ability to offer their audio and e-books in a more streamlined way to readers: https://goodereader.com/blog/electronic-readers/direct-to-consumer-audio-and-e-books-launched-by-princeton-university-press 20) Amazon To Stop Textbook Rentals, Reorganizes Magazine And Newspaper Subscriptions Amazon announced it is in the process of winding down their print textbook rental program along with magazine and newspaper subscriptions, both print and digital, Publishers Weekly reported. The print textbook rental program which was established more than a decade ago will be phased out by the Spring semester. Amazon however said it will continue to support its digital textbook rental program which will continue to function as usual. The sale of print textbooks, both new and old will also continue unabated. As it is, the retailer hosts more than two million textbooks that are available for outright purchase or for rent: https://goodereader.com/blog/digital-magazine-news/amazon-to-stop-textbook-rentals-reorganizes-magazine-and-newspaper-subscriptions 21) Blind Android Users Survey For Best OCR Award of 2022 This is your opportunity to vote for the Blind Android Users Best OCR of 2022. Survey closes on December 30th 2022 at 12:00 AM PT: https://forms.gle/9dYq2VV2bnx7Ns3H6 22) Everything Apple Announced And Released In 2022 | Gizmodo Apple had a pretty big year in 2022 for product announcements, from iPhones to iPads to new operating systems. Here's everything the company announced and released this year, including links to our reviews: https://www.gizmodo.com.au/2022/12/everything-apple-announced-in-2022/ ➜ Surveys ✍ Submit your adaptive technology-related survey for consideration within this section using this form: https://www.toptechtidbits.com/submit-survey or locate "Survey Submission Form" within the main menu of the Top Tech Tidbits website. 1) Surveys | APH Closes: Ongoing Surveys help inform APH of the greatest needs in the community so they can gear their efforts toward making sure those needs are met. Ongoing APH surveys can be found here: https://www.aph.org/rd/get-involved/surveys/ 2) Survey | Blind Android Users Survey For Best OCR Award of 2022 Closes: December 30th 2022 This is your opportunity to vote for the Blind Android Users Best OCR of 2022. Survey closes on December 30th 2022 at 12:00 AM PT: https://forms.gle/9dYq2VV2bnx7Ns3H6 ➜ Featured Podcast Episodes ✍ Submit your adaptive technology-related Podcast Episode for consideration within this section using this form: https://www.toptechtidbits.com/submit-podcast-episode or locate "Podcast Episode Submission Form" within the main menu of the Top Tech Tidbits website. 1) Outdoors With Lawrence Gunther Episode 66: Hibernating Bears and Montreal's Biodome December 11th 2022 | Episode 66 of the Accessible Media show Outdoors with Lawrence Gunther starts with Lilly conducting a Black bear bed check. Then Lawrence and Lilly are off to Montreal for the first of several visits to the Biodome. Lawrence has tips for keeping your guide dog happy and their paws safe on ice, and a few reflections on when is ice actually safe to go on. That's right, lakes are starting to freeze over! https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/episode-66-hibernating-bears-and-montreals-biodome/id1530444764?i=1000589770616 2) Braille Monitor: National Federation Of The Blind December 14th 2022 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/national-federation-of-the-blind-braille-monitor/id818515069?i=1000590212548 3) Employment Insights with the NRTC December 15th 2022 | The NRTC on Blindness and Low Vision is committed to enhancing employment outcomes for people with vision loss. In this episode, our guest, Pat, joins us to talk about her eye condition that developed later in her career, her challenges, and her advice for others in a similar situation: https://www.ntac.blind.msstate.edu/consumers/webinars-podcasts 4) I Came Full Circle | Insights and Sound Bites Podcast | Hadley December 15th 2022 | Annie shares with us the steps she took to work through her depression by seeking help from a mental health professional: https://hadley.edu/podcasts/insights-sound-bites/i-came-full-circle 5) Mosen at Large Episode 211: There's An All Too Common Problem With Some Lenovo ThinkPads, Unboxing An Apple Watch Ultra, And The Audio Game Evidence 111 December 17th 2022https://mosenatlarge.pinecast.co/episode/0c5c4ed1/there-s-an-all-too-common-problem-with-some-lenovo-thinkpads-unboxing-an-apple-watch-ultra-and-the-audio-game-evidence-111 6) Blind Android Users Episode 106: Blind Android Users Celebrates Its 2nd Year Anniversary December 17th 2022 | We first announce that we near the 800 subscription mark on our YouTube channel. We then announce the best OCR poll that is running as of now. Our listeners that joined us for the celebration discussed what they like and dislike about Android. We had a listener vote on what according to them is the best ocr but actual vote will count after filling the survey. This episode can be found at: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5iI0uwraRqr5gtf5JLgXjt0X8nj-BLe9 7) Blind Abilities Episode 920: New Sing Feature In Apple Music Is Like... Karaoke On Your iPhone, iPad, Apple TV December 17th 2022 | Apple introduced a new feature called Sing when iOS 16.2 was released. You can now drop the volume level of the vocals in a song on Apple Music so you can take over the vocals of millions of songs. Apple has created some Sing playlist in many categories and genres so you can find plenty of songs to sing along with. The one caveat is that you have to be a subscriber to Apple Music, and have one of the latest Apple devices. We would love to hear from you! Send us an email at: info at blindabilities.com ✉ or give us a call and leave us some feedback at (612) 367-6093 ☎: https://blindabilities.com/?p=7758 8) Blind Abilities Episode 921: The Kevin Chao Experience: A Blindness Perspective Of Sight Tech Global 2022 — Tactile Graphics, Digital Tactile Display, Autonomy, Ara From Strap, Pixar Audio Description And More December 19th 2022 | Held the 3rd Annual Sight Tech Global 2022, virtual and in-person event. Kevin Chao attended virtually for the first 2 days and being just 20 minutes away, Kevin attended the first in-person event put on by the Vista Center and documented his experience. It was a pleasure to have Kevin back in the Blind Abilities Studio to tell us all about the Sight Tech Global 2022. From his hands-on demonstrations to his conversations with attendees, you will learn what caught Kevin's attention and how meeting the technology pioneers rounded out his virtual and in-person conference experience: https://blindabilities.com/?p=7760 9) Unmute Presents | MP3 December 20th 2022 | This is a replay of the Unmute Presents call hosted live on Tuesday, December 20, 2022. In this call we answer listener questions and learn more about about tools and tips you can use to export contacts and so much more. Tune in to this replay, and remember to join us live every Tuesday. Visit: https://acb.org/acb-community-events to get the call in information: https://pinecast.com/listen/74aae45f-dc84-4f85-871a-71bef4075b8d.mp3 ➜ Featured Webinars and Training Courses ✍ Submit your adaptive technology-related Webinar or Training Course for consideration within this section using this form: https://www.toptechtidbits.com/submit-webinar-training-course or locate "Webinar / Training Course Submission Form" within the main menu of the Top Tech Tidbits website. 1) Ask The Advocate | APH ConnectCenter December 28th 2022 | 5:30PM PT, 6:30PM MT, 7:30PM CT, 8:30PM ET, 1:30AM GMT on 12/29 | Answering questions families have to better understand the processes, procedures and parent rights in a 504/IEP. When parents are better informed they will be better equipped to navigate and negotiate successful student outcomes: https://aph.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_rSJUAYVjTfCA34Ibi8gyuQ 2) Lego Braille Bricks Live Session 4: Braille Around the World | APH January 4th 2023 | 8AM PT, 9AM MT, 10AM CT, 11AM ET, 4PM GMT | Let's celebrate Louis Braille's Day and explore different braille codes around the world: https://www.aph.org/lego-braille-bricks-live-sessions/ 3) Braille Technology Throughout the Ages: A Special Event for World Braille Day | The Braillists Foundation January 4th 2023 | 11AM PT, 12PM MT, 1PM CT, 2PM ET, 7PM GMT | In addition to our collaboration with Sight and Sound Technology, we are pleased to present an evening panel discussion for World Braille Day focussing on braille technology: its past, present and future. We will be joined by historians, people working in the braille technology industry today and developers of the next generation of braille hardware and software. The event will take place on Wednesday 4 January at 7:00 PM, and you will need to register in advance. This is a separate registration link to both our regular Masterclasses and the event with Sight and Sound. Please email help at braillists.org ✉ if you have difficulties completing the form: https://www.braillists.org/uncategorised/braille-technology-throughout-the-ages-a-special-event-for-world-braille-day/ 4) 2023 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) January 5th 2023 through January 8th 2023 | CES ® is the most influential tech event in the world — the proving ground for breakthrough technologies and global innovators. This is where the world's biggest brands do business and meet new partners, and the sharpest innovators hit the stage. Owned and produced by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) ®, CES features every aspect of the tech sector. Register now: https://www.ces.tech/ 5) Maryland Technology Assistance Program | Technology User Group | Maryland State Library for the Blind and Print Disabled (LBPD) January 7th 2023 | 7AM PT, 8AM MT, 9AM CT, 10AM ET, 3PM GMT | MD-TAP can help Marylanders acquire, use and own valuable assistive technology products. Learn how you can benefit from their programs. All events are currently being held via teleconference until further notice. No programs will be held in person. Please dial (319) 527-4994 ☎ at 10:00 AM ET. For more information about the Technology User Group or to recommend a topic / technology for discussion, please contact: Jerry Price at (410) 230-2446 ☎or via email jerry.price1 at maryland.gov ✉ 6) Special Needs Trusts: Planning For Your Future January 18th 2023 | 3:30PM PT, 4:30PM MT, 5:30PM CT, 6:30PM ET, 11:30PM GMT | Join the Carroll Center for the Blind's Exclusive Trust Partner, PLAN of MA & RI, for an informational webinar to learn about Special Needs Trusts and how they can help you and your loved ones plan for your future. A Special Needs Trust allows money to be set aside for a person with a disability. The trust is intended to help preserve funds for the sole benefit of this person, enhance their quality of life, and protect their eligibility for public benefits such as Medicaid and Supplemental Security Income. Speaker: Kathy Vitello, LSW, Director of Operations at PLAN of MA and RI. About the Speaker: Kathy Vitello is a Licensed Social Worker with more than 35 years of experience working with seniors, people who are physically challenged, and chronically ill. She has broad experience and insight — drawn from her work in hospitals, in skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and psychiatric facilities, and in-home care and hospice settings. Kathy holds a degree in Mental Health from Northern Essex Community College; has a BA in Applied Mental Health from University of Massachusetts, Amherst; and earned certificates in Suicide Prevention in Older Adults and Mental Health and Aging from the Institute for Geriatric Social Work at Boston University. Kathy has also participated in a week-long training in Thanatology and is a member of the NPA Conference Planning Committee. What You'll Learn: Information about the different types of Special Needs Trusts. Why a Special Needs Trust is beneficial to you. How to protect your assets without affecting your Social Security Disability Benefits. Unique features of PLAN as a Professional Trustee. Who Should Attend: Individuals who qualify for Social Security Disability Benefits. Parents, family members, and other caregivers of a person with a disability. Professionals. Individuals who think they could benefit from a Special Needs Trust: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_S1lhF8UVQP6IygWFlBfFZQ?bblinkid=265480395&bbemailid=44518399&bbejrid=-1739148575 7) Lego Braille Bricks Live Session 5: School Aged Numeracy | APH February 1st 2023 | 8AM PT, 9AM MT, 10AM CT, 11AM ET, 4PM GMT | Using LEGO Braille Bricks to do math: let's discover some of the many uses of these little bricks to develop numerical and geometry skills, understand symmetry, and much more: https://www.aph.org/lego-braille-bricks-live-sessions/ 8) Maryland Accessible Telecommunications | Technology User Group | Maryland State Library for the Blind and Print Disabled (LBPD) February 11th 2023 | 7AM PT, 8AM MT, 9AM CT, 10AM ET, 3PM GMT | Formerly Maryland Relay, this state resource can help clients acquire cell phones, TTY equipment, and other communication devices. The application process is easy and highly encouraged. Learn about all of the programs offered and how you can benefit. All events are currently being held via teleconference until further notice. No programs will be held in person. Please dial (319) 527-4994 ☎ at 10:00 AM ET. For more information about the Technology User Group or to recommend a topic / technology for discussion, please contact: Jerry Price at (410) 230-2446 ☎ or via email jerry.price1 at maryland.gov ✉ 9) Lego Braille Bricks Live Session 6: Daily Living Activities | APH March 6th 2023 | 8AM PT, 9AM MT, 10AM CT, 11AM ET, 4PM GMT | Let's explore daily-living activities using LEGO Braille Bricks and share our best practices, experiences, tips: https://www.aph.org/lego-braille-bricks-live-sessions/ 10) Using Garage Band App to Create a Song | Technology User Group | Maryland State Library for the Blind and Print Disabled (LBPD) March 11th 2023 | 7AM PT, 8AM MT, 9AM CT, 10AM ET, 3PM GMT | You have seen this app on your iDevice, and maybe you have even opened it once or twice. In this presentation, you will learn how to create a song from scratch and how to make modifications. All events are currently being held via teleconference until further notice. No programs will be held in person. Please dial (319) 527-4994 ☎ at 10:00 AM ET. For more information about the Technology User Group or to recommend a topic / technology for discussion, please contact: Jerry Price at (410) 230-2446 ☎ or via email jerry.price1 at maryland.gov ✉ 11) 2023 38th Annual CSUN Assistive Technology Conference March 13th 2023 through March 17th 2023 | Welcome. Whether you have been attending the conference for years or are planning to attend your first, the CSUN Assistive Technology Conference, also known as the CSUN Conference, is the ultimate community experience and the premier forum on technology for all persons with disabilities. For over 37 years, California State University, Northridge's Center on Disabilities has sponsored the conference, providing a platform for researchers, practitioners, educators, exhibitors and more from around the world, where they can share knowledge, innovations, and best practices to promote inclusion for all. Building on the momentum from the 2022 conference, exciting new plans are in the works to enhance the conference experience. We encourage you to join us in Anaheim, California in 2023, where attendees can attend Pre-Conference Workshops, the yearly Keynote Address, Featured Presentations, General Sessions, Sponsor Showcase Suites and the Exhibit Hall. We also continue developing new programming to build community and networking opportunities. Check back often or follow us on social media for the latest updates, details, and deadlines. For information on sponsor or exhibitor opportunities, please visit our Opportunities page or email us at conference at csun.edu ✉. We can't wait until the CSUN Conference community is back together to learn, share and connect: https://www.csun.edu/cod/conference/sessions/ 12) 2023 3rd Annual Axe-Con | Building Accessible Experiences | The World's Largest Digital Accessibility Conference March 15th 2023 and March 16th 2023 | Deque Systems, the trusted leader in digital accessibility, has announced the third annual axe-con conference will return on March 15-16th, 2023. With the success of axe-con over the past two years, Deque will continue to host the conference as a free virtual event again next year. 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: https://www.deque.com/blog/save-the-date-for-axe-con-2023/ 13) Lego Braille Bricks Live Session 7: Music | APH April 5th 2023 | 8AM PT, 9AM MT, 10AM CT, 11AM ET, 4PM GMT | Let's discover together how to make music with these famous bricks! Come and share your creative ideas: https://www.aph.org/lego-braille-bricks-live-sessions/ 14) How To Upgrade To Windows 11 | Technology User Group | Maryland State Library for the Blind and Print Disabled (LBPD) April 8th 2023 | 7AM PT, 8AM MT, 9AM CT, 10AM ET, 3PM GMT | This operating system has been around for a while, and people champion its security strengths and applications. Should you upgrade, and what is that process? All events are currently being held via teleconference until further notice. No programs will be held in person. Please dial (319) 527-4994 ☎ at 10:00 AM ET. For more information about the Technology User Group or to recommend a topic / technology for discussion, please contact: Jerry Price at (410) 230-2446 ☎ or via email jerry.price1 at maryland.gov ✉ 15) Lego Braille Bricks Live Session 8: STEM | APH May 3rd 2023 | 8AM PT, 9AM MT, 10AM CT, 11AM ET, 4PM GMT | Have you ever thought of doing science, computing, or technology with LEGO Braille Bricks? Expert guests will join us for an amazing session: https://www.aph.org/lego-braille-bricks-live-sessions/ 16) Travel Tools and Apps | Technology User Group | Maryland State Library for the Blind and Print Disabled (LBPD) May 13th 2023 | 7AM PT, 8AM MT, 9AM CT, 10AM ET, 3PM GMT | Whether you are traveling to another city, state or country, we will look at tools and resources that will help you get the most assistance for your venture. 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