{"id":9284,"date":"2025-12-28T21:15:39","date_gmt":"2025-12-29T03:15:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blindabilities.com\/?p=9284"},"modified":"2025-12-28T21:15:42","modified_gmt":"2025-12-29T03:15:42","slug":"unscripted-a-lost-iphone-changing-tech-and-figuring-it-out","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blindabilities.com\/?p=9284","title":{"rendered":"UnScripted: A Lost iPhone, Changing Tech, and Figuring It Out"},"content":{"rendered":"<!--powerpress_player--><div class=\"powerpress_player\" id=\"powerpress_player_3224\"><audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-9284-1\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/traffic.libsyn.com\/blindabilities\/UnScripted1225.mp3?_=1\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/traffic.libsyn.com\/blindabilities\/UnScripted1225.mp3\">https:\/\/traffic.libsyn.com\/blindabilities\/UnScripted1225.mp3<\/a><\/audio><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Podcast Summary:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In this UnScripted episode of Blind Abilities, Jeff Thompson and Sree Roy dive into real-life tech, travel, and accessibility\u2014no script, just experience. From recovering a lost iPhone overseas using Find My, to navigating chaotic airports and noisy streets as a blind traveler, the conversation blends humor with practical takeaways. The episode also marks the end of the Blind Abilities app and reflects on how learning technology has evolved. Jeff and Sree explore why building adaptable skills matters\u2014bridging tablets to PCs, learning screen readers, choosing accessible keyboards, and keeping up with rapid iOS changes. It\u2019s a candid, instructional discussion rooted in everyday independence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Links of interest:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ibugtoday.org\/\">iBugToday.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/a.co\/d\/441AKf1\">Keychron Keyboards<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/a.co\/d\/aTHeyCg\">Logitech K270 Keyboard<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thanks for listening!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/blindabilities.com\/?page_id=9281\">Full Transcript<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thanks for listening!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<!--powerpress_player--><div class=\"powerpress_player\" id=\"powerpress_player_3226\"><audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-9284-3\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/traffic.libsyn.com\/blindabilities\/UnScripted1225.mp3?_=3\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/traffic.libsyn.com\/blindabilities\/UnScripted1225.mp3\">https:\/\/traffic.libsyn.com\/blindabilities\/UnScripted1225.mp3<\/a><\/audio><\/div><p>https:\/\/traffic.libsyn.com\/blindabilities\/UnScripted1225.mp3 Podcast Summary: In this UnScripted episode of Blind Abilities, Jeff Thompson and Sree Roy dive into real-life tech, travel, and accessibility\u2014no script, just experience. From recovering a lost iPhone overseas using Find My, to navigating chaotic airports and noisy streets as a blind traveler, the conversation blends humor with practical takeaways. 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