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NFB President Mark Riccobono discusses topical tech issues, and Michael Hansen on the AppleVis Apple Vision Accessibility Report Card
04/2/2026 | 1 h 21 min
On this week's episode of Access On:

President of the National Federation of the Blind, Mark Riccobono 0:00
Michael Hansen from AppleVis invites you to participate in the Apple Vision Accessibility Report Card 58:41
While the survey remains open, you can take the survey here. Note that you must be signed in with a free Applevis account.
Closing and contact info 1:20:27
The Dot Pad multiline Braille tablet, Adobe fixes an accessibility regression, and more feedback on changes at Vispero
28/1/2026 | 1 h 2 min
On this week's edition:
Introduction 0:00
APH announces Monarch price reduction 1:53
Dave Williams discusses Dot pad 3:05
Fix to Adobe Acrobat accessibility regression 42:11
Updating credit card on Innosearch 43:35
Matrix treadmills, and some Microsoft Word tasks 46:45
ChatGPT voice shortcut 53:29
Vispero 54:59
Closing and contact info 1:01:21
hands-on with the Monarch tactile dynamic multi-line Braille device
21/1/2026 | 1 h 1 min
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
Introducing the NFB's Accessibility Excellence Advocate for Education and Employment, Charles Hiser, and Greg Stilson from APH talks all things Monarch
14/1/2026 | 1 h 7 min
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
The Brava Smart Oven explained, reviewed, and demonstrated
24/12/2025 | 51 min
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

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Hosted by Jonathan Mosen, Access On features breaking technology news , product demonstrations, reviews, comparisons, and interviews about the fast-changing world of technology. We also welcome contributions from our listeners. Follow Access On for news about computers, smartphones, AI, accessible appliances, blindness-specific devices including Braille displays, and more. Whether you’re a tech expert, or you’re trying to make sense of it all, Access On has something for you. Access On listeners benefit from the resources of the National Federation of the Blind, including our Center for Excellence in Nonvisual Accessibility, our extensive networks in the technology sector, and our many members with specialist knowledge of technology. When it comes to access technology, Access On breaks the news, and makes the news.

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