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Following last week's episode in which we discussed the Monarch dynamic tactile multiline Braille device, we sit down with the Monarch and give you a taste of its capabilities.
Here are the topics we cover, and when you can hear them in the episode.
Introduction to the Monarch 0:00
Orientation 4:10
The Main Menu 15:00
The Tactile Graphics Image Library 16:25
KeyMail 26:11
Internet Browser 27:24
KeyWord 33:00
KeyMath 34:44
Victor Reader 38:55
Chess and other apps 46:51
Using the Monarch as a drive on your PC 50:38
Monarch as a Braille display 52:19
Conclusion 57:19
Closing and contact info 1:00:22

We're pleased to be back with you for 2026. On the show this week:

Happy new year! 0:00

a simpler way to apply for your free ElevenReader access 1:02

Brava follow-up 2:24

Join us for our accessibility boutique looking at Braille displays 9:09

The National Federation of the Blind's Accessibility Excellence Advocate for Education and Employment, Charles Hiser 10:10

Greg Stilson from APH discusses the Monarch 29:11

Closing and contact info 1:06:17

Happy holidays from the national Federation of the Blind.

Please note that Access On will be taking a short break, and will return for 2026 on January 14.

We are devoting this week's episode to the Brava Smart Oven.
Brava has made a $200 discount available to Access On listeners. The discount is available here.

Here is what you can hear, and when.
Introduction 0:00
Interview with Travis rea and Zac Selmon from Brava 1:09
The Brava app for iOS 31:26
Cooking steak in the Brava 42:40

This week's episode of Access On is devoted to feedback from listeners like you. here's what's covered.

Introduction 0:00
Vispero updates 1:23
Listener comments on Vispero developments 5:02
Looking for more friendly apps in iOS 26 18:07
Apple Intelligence and more 19:06
The Braille Access Command doesn't work on my NLS eReader 26:11
Focus issue in the iOS Phone app 29:24
Can I get WordPad back in Windows 11? 31:26
I can't install Windows 11 25h2 independently 33:59
Working with the new Outlook and JAWS 35:57
PowerPoint, speaker notes, and JAWS 37:25
Recording my screen reader in Reaper 38:47
Travelling overseas with my portable recorders 42:26
Outdoor travel technology 45:20
Two Meta issues 47:41
Streaming Alexa skills 49:32
Envision Solos glasses 51:06
Tech Tip: restoring the old ChatGPT voice behavior 56:17
Closing and contact info 58:07

Here is what you can hear on this week's episode of Access On.

Join us for our Accessible Device Showcase 0:00
Samuel Greene from Zoom North America talks accessible audio recorders 2:15
The National Federation of the Blind's Accessibility Excellence Advocate for Home and Independent Living, Ron Miller 40:17
Closing and contact info 1:00:19