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Episode 100 of Access On, is on.
This week, we mark our 100th episode with reflections on the journey so far and a song to celebrate. National Federation of the Blind President Mark Riccobono speaks with Sid Gaitonde, Vispero’s recently appointed CEO. We also share a cautionary tale about being completely locked out of your own Apple Account.

We have been receiving an increasing number of reports of a significant #accessibility regression with the Windows Start Menu. Yesterday, on behalf of those blind people affected, we raised this as a matter of urgency with Microsoft. Microsoft has just confirmed to us that they have rolled out a fix that has already reached 10% of users. It may take some time to reach everyone, but the fix is server-side and no new build is necessary.

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Episode 99 of Access On, is on. This week, a comprehensive review and demonstration of the BT Braille from Blazie Technologies. The company has built a Braille note-taker and a full computer with a Blazie heart and a Linux brain. It comes from a family whose names meant note-takers to blind people for almost 40 years. So does the BT Braille live up to that Blazie name? Listen to find out.

There's still time to register for one of our most requested Access On webinars, a look at AI-assisted coding. Panelists include @FreakyFwoof, @technocounselor, and others. We'll cover how to get started, how to be successful, and the work the Federation is doing to make input and output more #accessible.
Join us on October 27 at 2 Pm Eastern. We'll send the full recording to registrants. https://nfb.org/programs-services/center-excellence-nonvisual-access/trainings/accessibility-webinar-registration

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Episode 98 of Access On, is on. This week, we speak with Jack Mendez about NFB Newsline®, which offers a huge selection of newspapers, magazines, and other information in accessible formats.
Jack describes what the service does, the many ways you can engage with it, recent improvements, and how you can gain access to NFB Newsline if you haven't yet signed up.

And there is plenty of listener feedback on iOS 27.
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Episode 97 of Access On, is on.
This week, we learn about a new low-interest loan program available to help you purchase a Monarch tactile computer.
The co-founders of Envision, the blindness-specific AI company, have spoken about why it is likely to close at the end of the year.
We hear a perspective on e-democracy in Estonia and wider European accessibility issues from Jakob Rosin, who visited the Jernigan Institute for our Access the Future Global Blind Technology Summit.

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Episode 96 of Access On, is on.
This week, @President Mark Riccobono returns to the subject of smart glasses and the need for blind people to protect their access to this technology as a legitimate accommodation, while also recognizing the need for appropriate safeguards against misuse.
Muse is Meta’s new agentic AI that has become popular in a short time. We hear some listener experiences of its pros and cons.
And there is a variety of listener feedback on other tech topics.

Episode 95 of Access On, is on.
This week, we bring you a comprehensive review of iOS 27. We demonstrate the power of Siri AI and point out some of its benefits and rough edges, examine the new visual recognition and improved live recognition features in VoiceOver, and describe several other enhancements.
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There’s still time to register for Tuesday’s Access On webinar on iOS 27. It begins at 2 PM Eastern. We will send a full recording to all registrants. We go deep into Siri AI, improved dictation including editing via voice, image recognition and how it compares with other options, and other new #accessibility and general features. Register at: https://nfb.org/programs-services/center-excellence-nonvisual-access/trainings/accessibility-webinar-registration

We also hear Jonathan Mosen’s convention address on the Federation’s Accessibility Excellence initiatives and why blind people must confidently claim our rightful place in shaping technology.
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Episode 94 of Access On, is on. We return to #NFB26 for three presentations about technology, access, and the organized blind movement. Hear Microsoft Chief Accessibility Officer Neil Barnett discuss the company’s accessibility work and its partnership with the Federation. There are updates on the National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled, including faster delivery, independent online enrollment, BARD, refreshable Braille displays, and plans for the service’s centennial.

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Episode 93 of Access On, is on. This week, National Federation of the Blind President Mark Riccobono discusses AI and invites your feedback about experiences using smart glasses as an accommodation. We demonstrate Remote Incident Manager for iOS from @pneumasolutions, and continue our 2026 national convention technology vendor showcase from Austin, Texas, with more updates from vendors serving blind people.

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Episode 92 of Access On, is on.
In his first public event as Apple CEO, John Ternus led the Surprise and Shine keynote.
Access On host Jonathan Mosen is joined by Judy Dixon, Lina Howard and Heidi Taylor to discuss the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro max, AirPods 5, Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra, and the much-anticipated iPhone Duo, which returns Touch ID to the iPhone range.