Living Blindfully

Kia ora Mosen At Largers. A reminder that this podcast is indexed by chapter. If you listen with a podcast client that offers chapter support, you can easily skip between segments. Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each. Introduction,0:00 Jonathan interviewed on The Detail,1:30. You can search for The Detail in any podcast app and subscribe there, or check out the episode here. Feedback onChromebooks,3:16 How I use my EchoDot,9:41 Amazon removing Gmail and Microsoft email support for Alexa devices,13:59 Apple questions and comments,16:10 Games blind and sighted people can play together,26:41 Part 2 of our Chromebook and Chromevox review and demonstration,35:09 Scanning with smartphones,1:23:59 Sighted people crying over blindness,1:26:26 Smoke detectors and the Deaf or hearing impaired,1:28:21 Thoughts on good VPN options,1:30:15 The Bonnie Bulletin,1:33:30 Review of the Streamlets radio app for Apple Watch,1:44:17 Jump Desktop question,1:47:32 Encouraging research for those with Norries Disease and similar degenerative hearing loss,1:49:07 Clubhouse has a music mode,1:52:03 Android comments,1:54:29 What's the best barcode scanning app for iPhone?,1:57:53 Closing and contact info,1:59:27

Kia ora Mosen At Largers. A reminder that this podcast is indexed by chapter. If you listen with a podcast client that offers chapter support, you can easily skip between segments. Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each. Introduction,0:00 Jonathan and Heidi demonstrate SharePlay in iOS 15.1,0:26 Some of the new features in JAWS 2022,16:06 Part 1 of Jonathan Mosen's Chromebook review,33:55 The Bonnie Bulletin,1:29:42 Windows XP turns 20,1:43:27 Games blind parents can play with their sighted kids,1:49:52 Closing and contact info,1:58:25

Kia ora Mosen At Largers. A reminder that this podcast is indexed by chapter. If you listen with a podcast client that offers chapter support, you can easily skip between segments. Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each. Introduction,0:00 New products from Apple and Google,1:46 Apple questions and comments,19:17 Android feedback,27:15 Training centres in the United States,35:43 Made for iPhone hearing aids,40:24 Anyone using RadioBOSS?,42:59 Reflections on blind pride,46:07 What games can a blind parent play with their sighted kids,47:29 Thoughts on blindisms,51:05 The right TV to go with a Sonos ARC,55:39 The Radio App skill for Amazon Alexa,59:48 Review of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 5G,1:02:12 What do you use your Amazon Alexa for?,1:34:51 Abuse at a school for the blind,1:36:38 Comments on Blackboard and civil defense,1:40:21 iOS shortcuts,1:44:42 A Ronnie Milsap story,1:50:31 Closing and contact info,1:57:14

Kia ora Mosen At Largers. A reminder that this podcast is indexed by chapter. If you listen with a podcast client that offers chapter support, you can easily skip between segments. Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each. Introduction,0:00 Apple event on 18 October,0:39 Feedback on Windows 11 and Siri's evolution,2:42 Being a disabled parent,13:31 Braille display firmware updates,14:40 Android feedback,17:00 Feedback on various Apple things,26:37 Interview with Gleb zevkov and Jakob Rosin from Voxmate,48:04 Demonstration of Voxmate,1:14:49 Attending a blindness training centre,1:39:44 Hoping someone will do a review of The Vale from fallingsquirrel,1:43:00 Thoughts on recurring appointments and Moon,1:44:45 The BlindShell Classic,1:51:35 Comments on blind versus brown,1:53:38 Looking for technology to help with hybrid meetings,1:57:04 Closing and contact info,2:01:19

Kia ora Mosen At Largers. A reminder that this podcast is indexed by chapter. If you listen with a podcast client that offers chapter support, you can easily skip between segments. Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each. Introduction,0:00. In the intro I mention my upcoming webinar with AbilityNet. You can register for the webinar here. Matt Campbell and Terry Bray join me for a look at the just released Windows 11. Should you upgrade? Will you upgrade?,2:01 Apple feedback including good news on broken Siri functionality,19:33 Happy 10th birthday Siri,28:18 A new book, “A celebration of family, Stories of Parents with Disabilities", I’m joined by the editor, Dave Matheis and contributors Jason Jones and Kimberley Parsley. Camps, calendars and culture,1:29:49 There is also a Deafblind culture,1:35:19 Comments on “There Plant Eyes”,1:44:35 David Edick reviews the CEntrance Portcaster and Mixerface,1:48:55 Closing and contact info,1:59:47

Kia ora Mosen At Largers. A reminder that this podcast is indexed by chapter. If you listen with a podcast client that offers chapter support, you can easily skip between segments. Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each. Introduction,0:00 The former SenderoGPS mobile technology is now free and comes to Android. Mike May of Goodmaps and Troy Otillio of Aira have all the details and look to the future.,0:27 Ever wonder what became of the Sendero GPS subscription apps, Seeing Eye GPS, RNIB Navigator and Guide Dogs NSW? There is one word to describe them now: free, free, free! GoodMaps is pleased to announce the impending release of these former Sendero apps in all respective markets under the name GoodMaps Outdoors. The apps will now be free and there is an Android version for the first time in addition to the iOS version. GoodMaps Outdoors is an excellent complement to GoodMaps Explore, which features a simple interface and indoor navigation where available. GoodMaps Outdoors has features not available in other GPS apps such as: detailed intersection description built-in route directions with detailed turning prompts a bread-crumb waypoint route mode the benefit of features suggested by users over the past eight years as well as the rich expertise of Mike May and the GoodMaps team For more about GoodMaps Explore and GoodMaps Outdoors, visit goodmaps.com/apps/outdoors. Feedback on iOS 15,42:55 Siri has lost some features on all iOS versions,1:00:30 Adventures inAndroid,1:05:26 Listener feedback on Android,1:22:00. Check this page for more info on the Commentary screen reader for Android. Hints for using a slate and stylus,1:39:42 New Microsoft devices are coming,1:48:12 I know someone who regularly cries about my blindness,1:48:48 A demonstration of Jump Desktop,1:51:47 Closing and contact info,1:59:08

Kia ora Mosen At Largers. A reminder that this podcast is indexed by chapter. If you listen with a podcast client that offers chapter support, you can easily skip between segments. Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each. Intro,0:00 iOS 15 and other Apple stuff,4:00 Ed Green from the Blind Android Users Podcast,35:49 Listener feedback onAndroid,1:40:30 Closing and contact info,2:00:08

Kia ora Mosen At Largers. A reminder that this podcast is indexed by chapter. If you listen with a podcast client that offers chapter support, you can easily skip between segments. Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each. Introduction,0:00 iOS 15 system requirements,2:11 iOS 15 bugs,2:52 iOS 15 Accessibility changes,5:43 iOS 15 VoiceOver Quick Settings,7:11 iOS 15 VoiceOver navigation style,14:19 iOS 15 VoiceOver Image Explorer,19:07 iOS 15 accessibility settings for hearing impaired people,23:47 iOS 15 Live Text,26:48 iOS 15 Spotlight Search improvements,32:54 iOS 15 Focus modes,38:13 iOS 15 notification summaries and management,45:13 iOS 15 FaceTime face lift,49:03 iOS 15 Safari changes,1:05:21 iOS 15 iCloud Plus,1:12:00 iOS 15 Siri changes,1:18:25 iOS 15 Voice Memos app,1:23:41 iOS 15 shared with you,1:29:52 iOS 15 conclusion,1:31:04 More info on and listener reaction to Apple's recent announcements,1:34:47 Adventures in Android, the mission to get the right device,2:04:09

Kia ora Mosen At Largers. Apple has concluded its California Streaming event having announced a new iPad, iPad Mini and the iPhone 13 range. I’m joined by our expert panel, Heidi Taylor, Judy Dixon and Michael Feir to discuss what it all means from a blindness perspective. Will you be buying anything new this year from Apple? If so, what are you upgrading from, or will this be your first item in the product category you’re buying?

Kia ora Mosen At Largers. A reminder that this podcast is indexed by chapter. If you listen with a podcast client that offers chapter support, you can easily skip between segments. Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each. Introduction,0:00 New hardware from Apple being announced,1:05 The verdict is in on Apple vs Epic Games,10:47 Some tech stories of interest this week,15:32 Where in the world is Jonathan Mosen?,22:16 My reflections on 11 September 2001,24:05 Memories of 9/11 from around the world,34:19 Abuse at schools for the blind,1:16:32 Eliminating blindisms,1:20:05 Chromebooks and Voxmate,1:24:39 Celebrity interviews,1:25:44 Thoughts on AccessiBe,1:29:20 How to get into real estate?,1:31:07 What methods exist to control computers remotely?,1:34:31 I can't allow a blind man to buy me coffee,1:37:28 Looking for help picking a digital recorder,1:41:01 Questions about the Zoom conferencing platform,1:42:31 How can I improve my speed when writing with a Braille slate?,1:46:10 Have any of our blind listeners had near death experiences?,1:47:48 I want to start my own business. Any tips?,1:49:30 How to contact the show,1:59:00

Kia ora Mosen At Largers. A reminder that this podcast is indexed by chapter. If you listen with a podcast client that offers chapter support, you can easily skip between segments. Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each. Introduction,0:00 A reminder about chapter marks,0:27 Plenty of beta testing drawing to a close,2:52 Apple delaying its CSAM prevention measures,5:49 Paul Gibson on New Zealand's Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care,7:03 My experience with the Abuse In Care Commission so far, and how to contact it,45:48 Listener comments on abuse at schools for the blind,50:22 The NZ COVID Tracer app,54:17 More perspectives on ableist language,59:46 Using Alexa to manage your Calendar,1:07:57 The Clubhouse hallway could do with some accessibility love,1:17:14 Strategies for curing blindisms?,1:21:03 How do I learn how to use the iPhone camera?,1:28:24 What's accessibility like these days with Synology NAS devices?,1:35:55 The Bonnie Bulletin, we've conquered the Uber Eats obsession,1:41:53 Share the DNA and learn a lot,1:47:01 The world is full of strife, but at least we finally have new ABBA music,1:53:39 How to contact the show,1:59:11

Kia ora Mosen At Largers. A reminder that this podcast is indexed by chapter. If you listen with a podcast client that offers chapter support, you can easily skip between segments. Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each. Introduction,0:00 COVID-19, how are things going for you?,0:33 Portrayal of blind people in the media,25:40 Disability-related submissions on the Radio New Zealand Charter,36:13 I don't believe ableist language exists,59:40 More onFlickType,1:16:41 You now have to go through extra hoops to get into Canada. How accessible is the process?,1:33:36 The Bonnie Bulletin, watch the Watch,1:55:27 New Abba songs at last! Squee!,1:56:55 Recycled Beatles material coming,1:59:04 Bonnie in COVID level 4,2:01:31 Closing and contact info,2:09:19

Kia ora Mosen At Largers. A reminder that this podcast is indexed by chapter. If you listen with a podcast client that offers chapter support, you can easily skip between segments. Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each. Intro from a locked down New Zealand,0:00 The story behind the demise of the FlickType accessible keyboard for iOS and what you can do about it,1:02 Listener comments onFlickType,30:33 Judy Dixon demonstrates Braille Screen Input,38:49 Apple Calendar apps and child safety initiative,54:20 The concept of being registered blind in the UK,1:14:57 How accessible is Descript?,1:20:40 iOS email still buggy,1:23:32 Etiquette when receiving remote assistance,1:27:41 VO Starter,1:31:47 The new Apple TV Siri remote,1:32:59 iOS mispronunciations,1:35:12 Ring video doorbell,1:37:44 Thanks for the advice on staying in step with a cane,1:39:59 Audio description and subtitles. There is actually a bit of a difference,1:40:57 The birthday Bonnie bulletin in lockdown,1:43:16 Bonnie gets a totally unexpected birthday present,1:51:22 Closing announcement and contact info,1:57:52

Kia ora Mosen At Largers. A reminder that this podcast is indexed by chapter. If you listen with a podcast client that offers chapter support, you can easily skip between segments. Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each. Introduction,0:00 The Broadcasting Standards Authority rules on my ableist language complaint. What next?,1:42 Listener thoughts on blind pride, blind culture and recent interviews,13:45 Amanda's auditory compensation skill's survey,49:43 I don't feel like I fit into the blind community,53:33 Is there something better than the built-in iOS Calendar app?,1:00:59 Where are we going with Lidar and AI?,1:07:53 Will Apple continue to ship a cable with the iPhone?,1:11:31 Do you have summer camp memories?,1:15:14 Can anything be done about the loud system sounds from AirPods Pro?,1:19:56 Amazon Alexa on Samsung TVs,1:21:52 Apple's new child safety initiatives. Have they lost the plot on privacy?,1:23:55 How accessible is iTunes for Windows really?,1:38:39 Poor email behaviour and the quality of Apple Accessibility Support,1:41:08 An accessible vaccination booking process in NZ, and a new sport radio network,1:50:09 Closing and contact info,1:59:40

Kia ora Mosen At Largers. A reminder that this podcast is indexed by chapter. If you listen with a podcast client that offers chapter support, you can easily skip between segments. Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each. Introduction,0:00 A survey on the audio compensatory techniques used by blind people,0:56. To complete the survey, visit http://bit.ly/blindaudio Discussion inspired by the Shermeen Khan interview,5:19 Interview with Leona Godin, author of "There Plant Eyes, a Personal and Cultural History of Blindness",29:13 Closing and contact info,1:54:55.711

Kia ora Mosen At Largers. A reminder that this podcast is indexed by chapter. If you listen with a podcast client that offers chapter support, you can easily skip between segments. Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each. introduction,0:00 New Apple and Amazon stuff,0:29 Hints on staying in step with a cane,5:21 The blind ghetto from a wider perspective,9:48 Mike Calvo says he's not going to say blind ghetto anymore,21:13 Pneuma solutions answers listener questions,24:10 Looking for a USB adapter,31:17 Trouble accessing Audible.com,32:32 People think they have the right to invade a blind person's space,36:35 Thoughts on effective advocacy,40:41 Burning music from Apple ontoCD,45:35 text-to-speech on iPhone doing bizarre mispronunciation,52:16 More radio automation memories,53:30 Shermeen Khan says she's more blind than brown,57:45 Here is the article that inspired the interview. The Bonnie Bulletin optophone and Optacon reflections,1:41:35 The number of taxi drivers claiming allergies seem to be on the rise,1:48:26 sticking to a ketogenic diet,1:53:03 Closing and contact info,2:02:15

Kia ora Mosen At Largers. A reminder that this podcast is indexed by chapter. If you listen with a podcast client that offers chapter support, you can easily skip between segments. Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each. Introduction,0:00 Amazon Echo gets a new voice,1:16 The ACB convention,6:01 Sky New Zealand's Olympics app has accessibility issues,10:47 More feedback on OrCam MyEye,12:41 iOS 14.7 is out,19:05 The social model of disability is so last century!,22:57 Calling ableism out might upset the nondisabled,35:07 Feedback on the Pneuma Solutions interview,42:52 Edd Thomas talks about the Optophone,48:11 You can [read the Optophone article here(https://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-history/dawn-of-electronics/a-century-ago-the-optophone-allowed-blind-people-to-hear-the-printed-word) The Bonnie Bulletin in scary times,1:29:03 The Bonnie Bulletin in sad times,1:31:52 Unboxing the Apple MagSafe battery,1:34:21 Bonnie comments on getting on the job ladder,1:42:00 YouTube not working with Safari on iOS,1:45:17 Looking for hints on staying in step with a white cane,1:47:18 Coping with Non-24 Sleep/Wake disorder,1:49:39 Legacy Android gestures aren't so bad once explained properly,1:52:29 Why doesn't the keyboard shortcut list work with the Apple Wireless Keyboard on my iPhone?,1:55:27 How does the Touchbar work with VoiceOver on a Mac?,1:56:38 Closing and contact info,1:59:16

Kia ora Mosen At Largers. A reminder that this podcast is indexed by chapter. If you listen with a podcast client that offers chapter support, you can easily skip between segments. Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each. Introduction,0:00 Sight Tech Global is back without a name change,0:54 Thoughts on blindness-specific support from Microsoft and Apple,11:46 Are their blind people using OrCam My Eye who like it?,28:06 Interview with Mike Calvo and Matt Campbell from Pneuma Solutions,33:25 Scribe for meetings demonstration,1:18:42 Use of the term blind ghetto to describe some assistive technology,1:52:32 Frustrations looking for work,1:58:38 Closing and contact info,2:07:24

Kia ora Mosen At Largers. A reminder that this podcast is indexed by chapter. If you listen with a podcast client that offers chapter support, you can easily skip between segments. Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each. Introduction,0:00 Mosen At Large is going podcast only. Here's why.,0:39 What will Apple Accessibility help you with?,10:14 How to take control of VoiceOver's screen recognition feature in iOS,23:52 various contributions on employment,29:49 This company needs a good grilling,41:08 Is there an accessible way to navigate DVD menus?,1:11:33 What sound card do I need,1:13:16 The Bonnie Bulletin. Glued to the blindness convention coverage,1:15:30 More thoughts on the medical profession's attitude to disability,1:21:52 Employment discussion,1:28:33 Closing and contact info,1:34:55

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Kia ora Mosen At Largers. A reminder that this podcast is indexed by chapter. If you listen with a podcast client that offers chapter support, you can easily skip between segments. Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each. Introduction,0:00 Financial data in PDF format,3:13 Windows 11,13:15 Radio memories,27:03 Watching movies with the family on Disney Plus,47:32 Why Braille is important to me,52:11 Disability pride, including if you can be proud of one impairment but not of another",57:10 Helpful resources for learning Windows 10 and JAWS,1:16:27 More on blind people's interaction with the medical profession,1:17:38 The Bonnie Bulletin wishes you a happy 4th and stop with the fireworks already!,1:21:45 The great Samsung washing machine saga resolution,1:25:06 I found my Find My,1:30:05 Falling for a guide dog,1:32:33 The Brilliant Hartgen Consultancy scripts and tutorial for Microsoft Teams,1:36:30 Bonnie comments on several topics of conversation on the show,1:37:14 Closing and contact info,1:43:31

Kia ora Mosen At Largers. A reminder that this podcast is indexed by chapter. If you listen with a podcast client that offers chapter support, you can easily skip between segments. Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each. Introduction,0:00 Windows 11 comments,0:47 More childhood radio memories,10:50 Have we gone too soft on blindness advocacy?,35:56 Taxing times,51:46 More on the Oticon More,55:16 Problems with Safari on iOS,57:45 Looking for an AirPlay transmitter,1:00:37 The positive side of being blind,1:04:30 More on the TPLink saga,1:07:32 Easter eggs in the washing machine,1:09:49 Battery issues with an iPhone X,1:12:25 I want to start a podcast,1:13:47 Electronic signatures,1:19:08 The Bonnie Bulletin on Bonnie's wedding anniversary. Amazingly, it's Jonathan's too!,1:20:31

On 24 June US time, Microsoft announced Windows 11, a more radical revamp of Windows than many had anticipated. Sadly, at the time of recording, Microsoft's accessibility team had said absolutely nothing about accessibility in Windows 11, although while the recording was taking place, they did send a short series of tweets promising to reveal information soon. We'll look at what's in Windows 11 and examine it all through a blindness lens. I'm joined by Matt Campbell and Terry Bray on our panel, plus we hear some listener comments from Clubhouse.

Kia ora Mosen At Largers. A reminder that this podcast is indexed by chapter. If you listen with a podcast client that offers chapter support, you can easily skip between segments. Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each. Introduction,0:00 Childhood radio memories,2:09 I think I have non-24. Any tips for dealing with it?,39:24 What are you hoping for from Windows 11?,54:38 iOS 15 questions and comments,1:08:53 The quest to find a printer I could use as someone with low vision,1:16:38 A demonstration of the Sirius XM app,1:21:06 mic stand recommendations,1:30:54 Expressing gratitude,1:33:07 Cryptocurrency and other things,1:38:49 The Bonnie Bulletin begins with radio memories,1:42:33 Getting into some great sci-fi reading,1:48:13 Update on the washing machine crisis,1:54:55 Jonathan geeking out some more with an M1 Mac,1:55:59 Closing and contact info,1:57:46

In this episode, I speak with a New Zealand broadcasting and entertainment legend, Don Linden. Don has enjoyed a career as an actor and entertainer, and is much loved for his Small World radio show. Beginning in 1977, Small World was known as “the kids’ show for the whole family”. Spanning multiple decades and multiple radio stations, and spinning off into a very successful series of CDs, Don’s show, and the material he played, is much loved. Don and I have been collaborating over the last six months on a revival of Small World, which I will host on Mushroom Escape, the drama and comedy channel. You can hear it at 12, 4, and 8 AM and PM North American Eastern time every Sunday. The Mushroom Escape schedule will display in your time zone for you. In this interview, Don talks a little about his childhood, his work as an entertainer, and a lot about Small World. It’s my great honour not just to bring the show back, but through the Internet, to bring it to a global audience.

Kia ora Mosen At Largers. A reminder that this podcast is indexed by chapter. If you listen with a podcast client that offers chapter support, you can easily skip between segments. Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each. Introduction,0:00 Improve your productivity and take control of notifications with Focusses in iOS15,0:27 Listener comments onWWDC,17:21 Blind people and the medical profession,31:21 Do we need a different approach to accessibility?,46:02 Zed10 mixer and Zoom Cloud Meetings,49:45 Resources for upskilling with JAWS,52:29 A few issues with a new Dell computer,54:13 How are people getting on these days with JAWS and iTunes?,58:11 Blind people recording things,59:22 Digital to Analogue converters,1:03:01 It shouldn't be so hard to repair a Mac,1:04:05 Standing up against misuse of the word blind,1:07:27 Can you input in Braille when the Mantis is a terminal?,1:10:39 The one-eyes man and blind pride,1:12:12 Why people use the Victor Reader Stream,1:21:45 An ElBraille review,1:24:54 Collaborating with others using Word on the Mac,1:27:56 The Echo Studio not playing nice with the Apple TV,1:28:40 What is the Soup Drinker and where can I get it?,1:32:28 The Bonnie Bulletin ,1:34:32 The Zoom Podtrak P4 works well as a little mixer at the office,1:36:25 The new Samsung Washing machine in crisis,1:38:45 Closing and contact info,1:50:11

The web has made a profound difference to the lives of blind people. But when images are poorly described or not described at all, it makes the web a less inclusive, accessible place. What if, when one person took the time to describe an image really well, that same description could be used across the web? That’s the aim of a research project from the University of Lisbon called Sonaar. In this episode, I speak with Dr Carlos Duarte about this project and what it aims to achieve. The University is looking for people who are willing to install the Sonaar Chrome extension and/or Android app and then give them feedback. If you would like to learn more and participate in the research, visit Sonaar’s home on the web at http://www.di.fc.ul.pt/~cad/SONAAR/

Kia ora Mosen At Largers. Apple presented its Worldwide Developers Conference keynote today, and it was one of the most feature-packed keynotes we’ve seen in a long while, particularly where iOS is concerned. There were announcements of new versions of iOS, watchOS, MacOS and tvOS. Our panel, Michael Feir, Heidi Taylor and Judy Dixon join me to discuss these new features from a blindness perspective, then we hear some thoughts from listeners on Clubhouse.

Kia ora Mosen At Largers. A reminder that this podcast is indexed by chapter. If you listen with a podcast client that offers chapter support, you can easily skip between segments. Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each. Intro,0:00 Guidelines for contributing to the show,0:46 The remarkable story of how Small World comes to MushroomEscape,3:22 Apple pre-WWDC wishes,12:04 Withdrawing from a COVID vaccine trial due to discriminatory requirements,35:34 Banned from a treadmill for a stress test due to blindness,44:30 Exodus wallet is an accessible way to handle cryptocurrency,45:49 disagreeing without being disagreeable,47:03 It's getting harder for blind people to be transcribers,47:58 Demo and overview of five microphone headsets,57:39 Difficulty getting a job can mean we put up with a lot when we get one,1:03:04 When people say they forget we're blind,1:09:10 To disclose or not to disclose on tech support calls,1:11:42 Why gratitude is over-rated,1:16:25 Grateful for the transcripts of this podcast,1:21:28 Bitcoin, screen readers and more,1:24:00 Hypnosis and other means of keeping one's brain active, and looking for laptop recommendations,1:30:20 The Bonnie bulletin with the partially vaccinated Bonnie,1:34:13 Questions about the Zoom Podtrak P4,1:49:50 Broken Bluetooth,1:54:23 What are people prepared to pay for in a podcast, and the harm of social media,1:56:29 Comments on Haroon's horror Dell update,2:07:16 JAWS scripts are great until they break,2:11:58 Amadeus on the Mac and the Mosen Consulting tutorial, and looking for mic recommendations,2:18:10 Closing and contact info,2:23:31

Interest in the Mac from the blind community has increased, particularly since iPhone was made accessible. And blind or not, many have had their interest in the Mac peaked or rekindled as a result of the remarkable technological prowess of the new Macs that sport the M1 chip. Operating systems change over time, so Janet Ingber has updated her popular book on Mac Basics. It’s published by National Braille Press. I spoke with Janet about her book and the Mac in general. We were in Clubhouse, so we also got some great contributions from the Mosen At Large community discussing the pros and cons of the Mac in conjunction with VoiceOver, its built-in screen reader.

Kia ora Mosen At Largers. A reminder that this podcast is indexed by chapter. If you listen with a podcast client that offers chapter support, you can easily skip between segments. Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each. Intro,0:00 My top 10 wish list for iOS 15,0:27 Community wishes for Apple's next OS updates,18:07 Comments on Hims Braille products,32:12 A COVID vaccination update,43:18 A mixer for podcasting?,44:04 The one-eyes man,47:47 Twitter spaces,50:05 The actions rotor, and scheduling an Uber ride seems broken,52:34 A Samsung Quickdrive smart washer comes to MosenTowers,57:47 More thoughts on whether horse racing is a cruel sport,1:10:30 The service dog standards debate in Canada is back,1:17:38 Hospital staff and disability confidence,1:25:58 Coding symposium,1:29:15 Political parties on Clubhouse,1:30:22 Bose getting into the hearing aid business,1:31:41 Use a Bluetooth keyboard to simplify IVR interaction on iPhone,1:33:07 What's the most accessible way to access Sirius XM?,1:39:07 Digitising cassettes,1:42:51 Bye Bye TPLink switch, and the digital divide,1:44:12 Positive changes to BBC iPlayer,1:47:00 Memories of the Braille Link Braille display,1:49:55 Closing,1:54:03

Backpack Studio is an app for iOS for recording podcasts in real-time or streaming live. Boasting advanced features like dynamic audio compression, a sound board and saving to various destinations in a variety of formats, it’s a powerful tool, and its developer, Ed Filowat, has ensured that the app’s VoiceOver accessibility is exemplary. Ed it hitting it out of the park with a new feature in beta right now, Backpack Live. With Backpack Live, you can get together with remote guests in a session which can be recorded and/or streamed live. I recorded this interview with Ed using Backpack Live in Backpack Studio, so you can hear what it sounds like. The feature is in open beta right now and will be a monthly subscription when it is released. Find out more at http://backpack.live

Kia ora Mosen At Largers. A reminder that this podcast is indexed by chapter. If you listen with a podcast client that offers chapter support, you can easily skip between segments. Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each. Introduction,0:00 Apple foreshadows a series of new accessibility features,5:35 Apple announces major changes to the way you'll hear music,12:35 JAWS for Windows versus VoiceOver for MacOS, and is touch support any good with Windows screen readers?,28:17 Thoughts from a cochlear implant wearer,37:24 An update to a Dell computer that went badly wrong,45:12 Daylight saving experiments,1:00:01 Braille in iOS 14.5 and reassigning NVDA keys to not use Insert or Capslock,1:00:36 Maria's musings on recent episodes including a request for feedback on Amazon tablets,1:04:26 Experiences with video doorbells,1:14:50 Hurtful and incredibly ignorant discrimination,1:17:49 This week on the Bonnie bulletin, is horse racing a cruel sport?,1:22:10 Listening to Internet radio with Siri has changed in iOS 14.5,1:45:47 Oticon More hearing aids,1:49:51 Sexual abuse on a bus. Warning, contains disturbing content that may be triggering for some,1:51:05 How easy is it to enable AmazonSmile in the mobile app,1:55:07 More thoughts on text-to-speech engines,1:56:46 Airports, disabled people and diversity,1:59:18 The second,2:12:17 Blind with a capital B,2:13:48 An exercise bike recommendation,2:14:37 Closing and contact info,2:17:58

Brian Hartgen of Hartgen Consultancy joins me for this episode. We’ll learn how Brian became interested in computing, discuss the state of the screen reading industry, and learn about the latest info about Hartgen Consultancy products including Leasey, J-SAY, scripts for StationPlaylist Studio, Zoom scripts, numerous audio tutorials and more.

Kia ora Mosen At Largers. A reminder that this podcast is indexed by chapter. If you listen with a podcast client that offers chapter support, you can easily skip between segments. Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each. JAWS bringing spoken download notifications back to Microsoft Edge,0:00 Various work-arounds for the Edge/JAWS download issue and thoughts on the Brave browser,3:03 Is it morally wrong to use the Brave browser, and thoughts on so-called cancel culture,12:06 More thoughts on JAWS for Windows versus VoiceOver on Mac,20:15 More on the Sonos Roam and Bluetooth pairing,35:45 Questions and thoughts about the Zoom Podtrak P4,39:15 Best way to digitise casettes?,49:48 Sources for nature sounds,51:17 Bluetooth headphones for BTE hearing aid users,52:00 Thoughts on ElBraille,54:16 The Bonnie bulletin on location recorded on a new gadget,56:39 More on the Rivo 2 portable keyboard,1:06:44 Using other remotes to control Apple TV,1:12:10 Using the Samson Q2U microphone with iPhone,1:13:59 The benefits of gratitude,1:16:39 Struggles being accommodated on the job,1:19:14 TPLink says it's not going to do anything about accessibility,1:27:27 When people say they forget we're blind,1:32:11 Apple Watch reports very high heart rate when working a guide dog,1:35:34 Setting up and working with a Windows clipboard history,1:40:07 Looking for a good portable recorder,1:47:20 Closing and contact info,1:50:06

Kia ora Mosen At Largers. A reminder that this podcast is indexed by chapter. If you listen with a podcast client that offers chapter support, you can easily skip between segments. Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each. Intro,0:00 Thoughts on blind pride and the social model of disability,0:27 Blind people at the airport,24:19 Clubhouse has dwindling participation but improving features,1:09:28 Survey for blind coders,1:13:15 the link mentioned in the survey is https://tinyurl.com/blindcodersurvey uh oh! There's a big accessibility problem with the Sonos Roam,1:14:24 What's a data breach?,1:17:53 For UK listeners, a Sky Q review,1:18:53 Thoughts from a new user of the QBraille from Hims,1:34:12 Why do Android Braille devices become outdated so quickly?,1:38:03 JAWS versus VoiceOver,1:43:14 App purchases,1:54:40 What's the best way to learn how to use Twitter?,2:04:14 What accessible Bitcoin options exist?,2:07:19

Earlier this week, Twitter’s social audio competitor to Clubhouse called Spaces became more widely available. As a blind person using VoiceOver, the screen reader built into iOS, I’ll introduce Spaces, show you how to create a space, discuss who can currently create a space and how to participate in one. Inevitably, I’ll also compare it with Clubhouse and look to what the future may hold.

Kia ora Mosen At Largers. A reminder that this podcast is indexed by chapter. If you listen with a podcast client that offers chapter support, you can easily skip between segments. Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each. Introduction,0:00 Revisiting the Brave browser,0:54. Check out Brave at http://brave.com Get free admission to Podfest Masterclass with my promo code,7:58. Head on over to https://bit.ly/3nIdfpt to get your tickets. Apply the promo code blindpodmaker for $99 off. Listener thoughts on blind pride,12:34 Why I am proud to be blind,24:08 Blind people, wheelchairs and airports,33:44 COVID vaccinations from a blindness perspective,40:53 Where can I get jingles for my podcast?,58:11 Thoughts and questions about AirTags,1:00:08 Myths about sight,1:12:54 iPhone audio via the Lightning port,1:19:00 Thoughts on daylight saving,1:20:19 Atheism versus agnosticism,1:23:45 The Bonnie bulletin on AirTags and whether we should be able to make phone calls on planes,1:27:59 Support Give Kids the World Village through John Moore's fundraiser,1:42:28. If you can,please make a donation at https://give.gktw.org/fundraiser/3231996 Thoughts on text-to-speech engines and ableist language,1:45:49 Listener feedback on the Sonos Roam,1:53:19 What accessibility changes have their been in Clubhouse recently?,2:00:38 What video doorbell should I get?,2:06:10 Kids can be cruel,2:11:26 Bringing blind children into the world,2:15:56 Looking for suggestions for accessible exercise equipment,2:16:47 Braille is not a language!,2:18:12 Closing and contact info,2:21:15

After the many months we have been speculating about Apple’s new AirTags for tracking lost items, I thought I would probably like them. What I didn’t expect after using one was a realisation that as a blind person, my quality of life just improved. With AirTags and a newer device capable of the precision finding feature, Apple has changed the game for blind people wishing to find lost items. In this episode, Heidi Taylor joins me as we discuss what AirTags are, what they do and why you might use them. Then we unbox them, set them up, and show you how easy it is to find something in your house, even when you have absolutely no clue where it is. Congratulations and thank you Apple, you’ve done something really special here.

Kia ora Mosen At Largers. A reminder that this podcast is indexed by chapter. If you listen with a podcast client that offers chapter support, you can easily skip between segments. Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each. Introduction,0:00 I ordered the AirTags but have one little gripe,0:26 Mosen At Large to offer transcripts for the Deafblind community,2:50. For more information, please read this blog post, and feel free to share it widely, thank you. TheBonnie Bulletin begins our review of the Sonos Roam,10:20 Unboxing the Sonos Roam,12:41 Orientation to the Sonos Roam,16:44 Setting up the Sonos Roam,17:53 Adding a voice assistant to the Sonos Roam,31:52 Exploring other Sonos Roam settings,37:44 Using the Sonos Roam as a Bluetooth speaker,44:22 Demonstration of Sound Swap on the Sonos Roam,46:27 Using Sonos Roam as an AirPlay speaker,49:08 Specs and final thoughts on the Sonos Roam,51:24 New Zealand's public broadcaster comments on ableist language,58:11 Thoughts on text-to-speech engines,1:16:03 Ableist language spans more than English, TTS thoughts,1:22:34 More on understanding cursors in Apple land,1:27:48

Podcasting is fun! If you’d like a new piece of equipment to help you do some of the trickier things more easily, like recording multiple local or remote guests, having a portable device to carry around offering multiple mic and headphone sockets and even allowing you to use your smartphone as a telephone hybrid, then you’ll be very interested in this demo by Tim Cumings of the Zoom Podtrak P4. For its cost, it does a lot, and a blind person can become familiar enough with it to use it well. If you are interested in these sorts of topics, be sure to subscribe to our Blind Podmaker Creator’s group by sending a blank email to [email protected]

Apple has announced new products at its Spring Loaded event, including the much-awaited AirTags. Podcast subscriptions, a new iMac based on the M1 chip, and a new iPad Pro based on the M1 chip. We opened up the Mushroom FM club room in Clubhouse to get some instant reaction. Here’s a recap of the Apple event followed by some listener opinions.

Kia ora Mosen At Largers. A reminder that this podcast is indexed by chapter. If you listen with a podcast client that offers chapter support, you can easily skip between segments. Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each. Join us for a post-Apple event recap onClubhouse,0:27 Microsoft buys Nuance and what's your favourite text-to-speech engine?,3:04 More ableist language thoughts and examples,22:53. Here’s the excellent article on ableist language from the BBC website. How is the vaccination process going?,44:37 Comments on meditation,1:02:04. Comments on various issues discussed this week,1:10:22 Dating blind,1:11:38 Demonstration of two audio news apps, curio and audm,1:17:17 iOS voice control,1:27:36 Headphones that work with behind the ear hearing aids,1:28:45 Looking for backup service recommendations and thoughts on podcatchers",1:30:44 Frustration with mainstream tech support,1:36:38 Contactless thermometers,1:39:38 Markdown and WordPress,1:40:39 Questions about creating headings in Constant Contact,1:44:03 PHP speech and Braille displays,1:47:00 Scribl is a source of audiobooks from independent authors,1:55:19

On this episode, I’m sharing something that’s very special to me and has radically changed my life for the better. I’ll discuss my journey to adopting a meditation practice, what the science says and what it has done for me. Most important, I’ll discuss what it can do for you and how to get started. I’ll even take you through a brief mindfulness meditation. I have a lot of resources including books, apps, and websites to help you on your journey. If you would like to access my list of resources, just send a blank email to meditation at Mosen dot org. It’s an automated system that within a few minutes will email you back my list. I am still very much a traveler on this journey, I am definitely no expert. If you also practice meditation and have stories to tell, techniques to share, books or apps to recommend, please do contribute to the podcast so we can all benefit from your experience. I wish you peace and improved well-being, and hope this episode helps.

Kia ora Mosen At Largers. A reminder that this podcast is indexed by chapter. If you listen with a podcast client that offers chapter support, you can easily skip between segments. Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each. Intro,0:00 Cloudflare's new remote browser isolation is currently inaccessible and a threat to the jobs of blind people,0:28 The importance of children having blind adult mentors,20:27 Attitudes towards bringing blind children into the world,26:49 Comments on new Siri voices,40:08 Using the Speak Screen feature to get top quality Siri voices reading to you,42:23 Find My in iOS 14.5 has an Items tab,54:43 Braille with an uppercase B,56:19 Tape recorder memories,1:01:10 Word spell check alternatives?,1:03:32 misuse of the word blind,1:05:33 Blind culture and dating blind,1:14:05 Loving my Amazon Fire TV,1:23:00 New Zoom audio recorders with 32 bit float,1:24:44 Looking for iPhone microphone recommendations,1:25:52 Comments on Dell computers,1:29:50 Uber guide dog refusals,1:38:26 Helpful hints on handling cheques,1:39:56 The Bonnie Bulletin remembers Prince Philip,1:44:29 Closing and contact info,1:56:44

What a difference a good teacher makes. Chances are you remember with fondness the lessons you learned from teachers who made learning interesting and even had the skills to turn learning into a game. Well, your Alexa-enabled device has the skills to do just that too. They’re skills from Thinking Cap Innovations. I speak with one of the co-founders, Misha Feigenson, about the two skills they have developed, Thinking Cap Math and Thinking Cap Spanish. Then I give you a taster of both skills. These skills are free to use, so just ask your Alexa device to enable them, and have fun.

Kia ora Mosen At Largers. A reminder that this podcast is indexed by chapter. If you listen with a podcast client that offers chapter support, you can easily skip between segments. Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each. Introduction and a preview of the new Siri voices in iOS 14.5,0:00 Feedback on the new Siri voices, the explosion of audio social networking, and blind dating,6:32 Subscribe to the Blind Podmaker podcast. The Apple Podcasts link is: https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/the-blind-podmaker/id1560929891 and the link to the RSS feed is https://pinecast.com/feed/the-blind-podmaker,12:02 Two appalling examples of misuse of the word blind in the media,13:57 Daylight saving, love it or loathe it?,28:14 Cochlea implant and hearing aid comments,30:59 Editing with the touch screen in iOS,47:07 Creating custom voice commands in iOS,1:04:08 Some thoughts on politics, healthcare and other social policy,1:14:15 Talkback voice commands,1:27:42 Politics and podcast length,1:34:29 Reliability issues with Focus Braille displays,1:38:11 Looking for resources for learning how to code,1:45:26 Copying and pasting text on my iPhone, Apple couldn't help,1:46:11 A couple of JAWS issues,1:49:15 How best to communicate accessibility issues to developers?,1:54:14 The Bonnie Bulletin notes Uber has been seriously pinged in the US over guide dog refusals,1:58:11 Does Microsoft Edge have shortcut keys for pause and resume?,2:03:55 DJay for iOS,2:05:21 Issues with USB Braille displays and JAWS,2:09:37 Integrating Markdown into your workflow,2:10:57 How to get Alexa to play Mosen At large reliably every time, and other Amazon Echo feedback,2:14:57 Closing announcement and contact info,2:20:20

Kia ora Mosen at Largers. Clubhouse is hot right now, but sometimes, the audio is not. If you're a content creator who cares about your brand, you don't want to be on Clubhouse with audio that doesn't meet your usual high standards. In this episode, I'm going to tell you how to get the audio from your pro audio gear into Clubhouse. Others also chime in to tell us about microphones and tools that can do a great job of lifting your quality. Plus, at the beginning of the episode, I provide a tip we all can use, even with the built-in mic of the iPhone.

Kia ora Mosen At Largers. A reminder that this podcast is indexed by chapter. If you listen with a podcast client that offers chapter support, you can easily skip between segments. Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each. Intro and Apple reaching a major podcast milestone,0:00 New initiatives on Clubhouse and elsewhere for blind podcast creators,2:03 A prominent member of our community is having a cochlea implant,8:19 Reactions to the idea of a blind culture,30:52 HBO Max has audio description but there's a catch,1:04:31 Dating when blind,1:06:08 Comments on AccessiBe,1:29:42 Article on the dangers of free assistive technology?,1:35:26 What are people's experiences withOrcam?,1:38:28 Podcasts with VLC,1:40:04 The Bonnie Bulletin with a good old daylight saving rant,1:42:07 We went to the symphony concert and enjoyed another guide dog refusal fromUber,1:49:51 Disabled New Zealanders marched on Parliament this week,1:53:10 Closing and contact info,2:00:09 Share your thoughts on these topics or any others. Drop me an email in writing or with

It is generally accepted that there is a Deaf culture, and it’s something in which Deaf people take a lot of pride. Do we have a blind culture? Amanda Gough, who long-time listeners will remember as my former wife then known as Amanda Mosen, thinks so. She’s socialized and worked with blind people throughout the years and believes a blind culture not only exists, but it’s something blind people should embrace and be proud of. She believes the benefits in doing so are considerable. Also, Bonnie is here with her bulletin which includes some reflections on the blind culture issue, as well as thoughts on Clubhouse and New Zealand’s epic Americas Cup win.