In this highlights episode of season 1 of the Next Gen Access Podcast, we revisit a range of groundbreaking software tools designed for the blind and vision-impaired community. Our panel of guests dive deep into the intricacies of each tool, including Apple's VoiceOver on iOS & Mac, ZoomText, Windows Magnifier, NVDA, JAWS, and Fusion from Freedom Scientific. Instead of just recapping their features, our experts critically analyze and "tear apart" these tools to discuss what the next generation should and can achieve. From enhanced A.I. capabilities to better performance with other technologies, we leave no stone unturned in our quest for innovation. Tune in to join the conversation and envision the future advancements that could revolutionize the digital experience for the blind and vision-impaired community!

Pundits

Episode 1 - VoiceOver for iOS

1. Holly Anderson - Co-Host & Pundit from Maccessibility Round table Podcast <https://maccessibility.net/>


2. Shelly Brisbin - Author of iOS Access for All <https://www.iosaccessbook.com/>


3. Robin Christopherson - Head of Digital Inclusion, from AbilityNet and Host of the Dot to Dot Podcast <https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dot-to-dot-the-daily-5min-alexa-demo-show/id1205291265>

Episode 2 - JAWS Screen Reader

1. Robin Christopherson - Head of Digital Inclusion at AbilityNet <https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dot-to-dot-the-daily-5min-alexa-demo-show/id1205291265>


2. Michael Babcock - from UnMute.show <https://unmute.show/>

Episode 3 - NVDA Screen Reader

1. Ricky Enger - Team Lead for AT Group at Hadley <https://hadleyhelps.org/>


2. Shaun Preece - Co-Host on AMI's Double Tap <https://doubletaponair.com/>


3. J.J. Meddaugh - Owner / Founder A.T. Guys / Co-Host Blind Bargains Podcast <http://www.atguys.com>

Episode 4 - Low Vision (ZoomText, Windows Magnifier, and Zoom)

1. Jesse Anderson fromillegally Sighted Youtube Channel <https://www.youtube.com/user/illegallysighted>


2. Sam Seavey from Blind Life YouTube Channel <https://www.youtube.com/c/theblindlife>


3. Carrie Morales from Carrie on Accessibility YouTube Channel <https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCraSGW8s4NMaFKrJ5YbjB4w>

Episode 5 - VoiceOver on Mac

1. Steven Scott - Host of Double Tap on AMI <https://doubletaponair.com/>


2. Herbie Allen - Assistant Trainer at iBug <https://ibugtoday.org/>


3. Darcy Burnard - Host of Maccessibility Roundtable Podcast https://maccessibility.net/

Episode 6 - Fusion and other Transitional Software

1. Tim Dixon


2. Chris Owen <https://blindmanwithabackpack.uk/>

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