Learning to Code? Don’t Do It Alone!
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Talk to fellow coders
Share experiences & tips
Learn in a supportive, accessible community
https://discord.gg/fqgx5jAG

I’m diving into Reddit for the first time and decided to start with the Dystopia app, which is designed to be more accessible for blind users. I’ve found the r/Blind subreddit, and it seems like a great place to connect with others, but I’m still figuring out how to post on there. If anyone has tips or guidance on how to navigate the process, I’d really appreciate the help!

I’m excited to explore Reddit and see what the community has to offer. Any advice for a first-time user would be awesome!

As a blind, autistic, chronically ill person learning to program, Perplexity has been an absolute game-changer for me!

Its AI-powered search provides clear, concise answers that are easy for me to process. The accessibility-friendly format works great with my screen reader. And being able to ask follow-up questions helps me dive deeper into coding concepts at my own pace.

But it's not just for coding! Perplexity is also helping me write clearer posts and emails. It ensures my thoughts are organized and expressed effectively, which is a huge help with my communication challenges.

Perplexity adapts to my unique needs, making learning and communicating so much more accessible and enjoyable. It's become an invaluable tool in my daily life and programming journey.

Check it out here: https://www.perplexity.ai

Aira on Tek Talk | Today, 08/12, 8:00pm EST

Aira's Everette Bacon, VP of Blindness Initiatives, and Jenine Stanley, Director of Customer Success and Engagement, are being featured on today's Accessible World's Tek Talk!

They’ll be diving deep into some of Aira’s newest and most innovative features, including our free AI image description tool, free minutes through the Build AI project, and even a sneak peek into our smart glasses testing pilot. Plus, they’ll share tips, pricing info, and details about upcoming contests. Don’t miss this chance to hear from the experts!

Monday, August 12, 2024, from 8-9 p.m. EST
Join the Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/839935813?pwd=eXFMRHpxNnhFZlRiMHAzRWNWYXM3Zz09#success

Can’t make it? No worries! Tek Talk Programs are now available on ACB Media 1. Head over to https://www.acbmedia.org/ for an archived video library.
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#AccessibleTech #InclusiveDesign #AssistiveTechnology #DigitalAccessibility #TechForAll

Aira on Tek Talk | 08/12, 8:00pm EST

Aira's Everette Bacon, VP of Blindness Initiatives, and Jenine Stanley, Director of Customer Success and Engagement, are being featured on the upcoming episode of Accessible World's Tek Talk!

They’ll be diving deep into some of Aira’s newest and most innovative features, including our free AI image description tool, free minutes through the Build AI project, and even a sneak peek into our smart glasses testing pilot. Plus, they’ll share tips, pricing info, and details about upcoming contests. Don’t miss this chance to hear from the experts!

Monday, August 12, 2024, from 8-9 p.m. EST
Join the Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/839935813?pwd=eXFMRHpxNnhFZlRiMHAzRWNWYXM3Zz09

Can’t make it? No worries! Tek Talk Programs are now available on ACB Media 1. Head over to https://www.acbmedia.org/ for more info.
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#AccessibleTech #InclusiveDesign #AssistiveTechnology #DigitalAccessibility #TechForAll

Calling All Blind and Low Vision Users!

Exciting news! I’ve reached out to Apple Accessibility, and they’re on board to collaborate with us. They’ve asked me to put together a team so we can work directly with their team and engineers.

Are you passionate about improving accessibility features for blind and low vision users? Do you use VoiceOver, Zoom, or other low vision features on your devices? We need your help!

We’re looking for individuals who are interested in providing feedback and testing new features from our point of view. Your input will be invaluable in making technology more accessible for everyone.

If you’re interested in participating, please fill out the form below:

https://forms.microsoft.com/r/eRQAsmMb7C

Let’s make a difference together!
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Best,
Matthew Whitaker

Suddenly, yesterday afternoon, I couldn’t use ChatGPT+ after using it pretty much every day since the day it was released. As a #Blind computer user of many years, I eventually came to the conclusion that they had improved and updated the page, making it no longer usable by me and my Assistive Technology.
It went back to normal later, and this morning I learned there was a general outage. I am relieved, but saddened that in 2024, my first conclusion wasn’t that it was a general problem but just them breaking #AccessibilityAgain, as usual! #TechForAll