That Blind Tech Show: Siri Moods, It’s Hard to Strangle an iPhone

Welcome to That Blind Tech Show presented to you by the TBTS Team. We want to hear from you whether you have a question about a new tech product or app, or some advice for the blindness community. We hope this will be an interactive show that will educate, inform, and make you laugh. Write us in at ThatBlindTechShow@gmail.com and make sure to follow us on Twitter at @BlindTechShow. And now on to the show. Up first is an intro to what That Blind...

NFB17 One Big Family Reunion – What Does the Convention Mean to You?

The NFB Convention is held each year and will be returning next year to Orlando Florida. People come from around the world to attend the National Federation of the Blind convention and the Blind Abilities Team took great note of the community and sharing of information that happens when nearly 3,000 attendees converge upon the #1 hotel, Rosen Shingle Creek, located in the heart of Disney and major attractions. However, the biggest attraction is...

NFB17 Dick Davis on Creating Employment Opportunities, Prep Programs and More at Blind, Inc

Dick Davis talks about Employment and the Opportunities that Adjustment To Blindness Training at Blind,Inc in Minneapolis, MN is growing and creating jobs. Dick talks about the Prep Program for transition students that are heading or already attending college. Join Dick Davis for this very informational talk on employment opportunities and getting prepped for college. Explore your world like never before From exploring new neighborhoods and...

NFB17 Sharon Watson the 1st Aira Explorer and Joe’s Blind Abilities Shoutout!

Sharon Watson was the 1st Aira Explorer and is still as excited as the day she first learned about Aira and it’s solution to instant access to information. Sharon talks about how she uses her Aira glasses and how the playing field has been leveled for her. From large events to small details Sharon enjoys having instant access to information and the independence Aira has allowed her to access. Joe talks about Blind Abilities and the iPhone101...

NFB17 Microsoft Support Desk New App Seeing AI and the Sprint Accessibility Line

Microsoft Support was in the Exhibit hall and answering questions that people may be having with their software and products. Here is some contact information below. The New app for IOS from Microsoft, Seeing AI, is what we may call a game changer for many users of apps that help in gathering info and data through the lens of the camera. Seeing Eye is like 4 apps rolled into one. It is a free app in the App store so try it out and see what...

NFB17 LeaderDogs for the Blind Has a Program for Any Individual

Pete Lane hits the floor of the NFB17 Exhibit Hall floor and talks the LeaderDogs for the Blind representative about the programs they offer and how you can contact them for more information. From summer camps, to advance training, LeaderDogs has a program that fits any individual. We hope you enjoy. Explore your world like never before From exploring new neighborhoods and restaurants in the city, to traveling the globe - Aira empowers the blind...

NFB17 Blind Alive Is About to Launch Their New App and iFactory’s Accessible Web Sites

Mel Scott and her Team are busy making connections and selling EyesFreeWorkouts to the NFB17 attendees and took some time away to tell us about what is shaping up at BlindAlive. The iFactory talks about making web sites accessible and how they offer to help design and make existing sites accessible and inclusive to all. We hope you enjoy. Explore your world like never before From exploring new neighborhoods and restaurants in the city, to...

NFB17 Attending With a Guide Dog and On The Go Gear

Attending a NFB Convention with a Guide Dog may seem a bit of a wonder and Lori Thompson talks about how she does it with her Guide Dog Logan. From managing the crowds and relieving her dog, Lori enjoys navigating and going about her way with Logan -- her guide dog and companion at the NFB17 convention. You will also here from Julie Johnson, owner of On The Go, which sells Guide and Service dog gear. We hope you enjoy. . We hope you enjoy.....

NFB17 Convention: Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Is Here For You!

The Blind Abilities Coverage of the #NFB17 is sponsored by Aira. You can find out all about Aira on the web at www.Aira.io and on Twitter @airaio Jeff Thompson and Pete Lane cover the grounds at the NFB17 convention and talk to attendees and exhibitors. Pete Lane caught up with a representative of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and discussed what the EEOC can do for you as a person who is B/VI. . We hope you enjoy.. Explore...

NFB17 Exhibits Open Today! What the NFB17 Means to You and a 3D Photo Works Precast

Jeff Thompson and Pete Lane cover the grounds at the NFB17 convention and talk to attendees about what the NFB convention means to them. We also include a cast from the past from 3D Photo Works as they will be in their exhibit booth today. We hope you enjoy.. Explore your world like never before From exploring new neighborhoods and restaurants in the city, to traveling the globe - Aira empowers the blind to experience their world and...