<html><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body style="word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;" class="">Hello!<div class=""><br class=""></div><div class="">Below are links and notes about what I discussed last night.</div><div class=""><br class=""></div><div class="">The <a href="https://www.blindshell.com/us/eshop/blindshell-classic-3-us" class="">Blind Shell smartphone</a> (also available from <a href="https://independentliving.com/blindshell-classic-3-talking-cell-phone/" class="">Independent Living Aids</a> is a tactile smartphone designed for people who are blind. It has a tactile keypad, high-contrast icons, and basic apps including text messaging, phone, email, a web browser, and calendar. This phone is also capable of reading BARD books and other ebooks, Be My Eyes, AIRA, WhatsApp, and more. There is also a voice assistant called Luna for making tasks easier, and a Tandem Mode for remote control of the phone. This is a great phone for those who want a simple, easy-to-use device.</div><div class=""><br class=""></div><div class="">The NFB recently launched <a href="https://pinecast.com/feed/accesson" class="">Access On</a> a technology-related podcast hosted by Jonathan Mosen. Everyone on this list should certainly listen every week!</div><div class=""><br class=""></div><div class="">HumanWare will be launching a new podcast on 16 January called <a href="https://milled.com/humanware-australia/introducing-see-things-differently-with-humanware-an-engaging-podcast-that-_1975Bd_sK4D2fIl" class="">See Things Differently</a> Each month, charismatic show hosts Peter Tucic and Rachel Ramos deliver story-driven content based on human-interest. Listeners will be able to access truly engaging conversations with captivating guests, including HumanWare’s own team members and partners in the blindness and low-vision space.</div><div class=""><br class=""></div><div class="">Finally, the newest episode of <a href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/354881?artist=American+Printing+House&client_source=large_player&iframe=true&referrer=https://www.buzzsprout.com/354881.js?container_id=buzzsprout-large-player-354881&player=large&artist=American%20Printing%20House#" class="">APH's podcast</a> (episode 111) discusses gift ideas for the blind.</div></body></html>