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#iACast 72 HR620 and Accessible Gaming

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On this episode of the iA Cast, Michael, Aleeha Jason and Matt discuss House bill HR620, and the latest in accessible gaming. Here are some links to topics we discussed.

Please email us at feedback@iaccessibility.net or use our hashtag #iACast on Twitter to leave us feedback or questions on this episode.

#iACast 66: Holiday Entertainment

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The holidays are finally here, and Michael, Aleeha, Jason and Meaghan discuss methods they use at their homes or at their family’s homes to entertain guests and how they enjoy the holidays using technology. During the episode, we discuss what everyone uses for audio based entertainment through television based entertainment mediums. Here are a few of the things recommended.

Audio

Video

#iACast 64 – Wireless Charging and Net Neutrality

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On this episode of the iA Cast, Michael, Aleeha and Anne discuss how to use wireless charging throughout your home or office. We also discuss the latest news in net neutrality

#iACast 63: Podcasting Techniques

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On this episode of the iA Cast, Michael, Aleeha and Matt discuss the Dos and Don’ts of podcasting and what tools each person use. Here is what was talked about.

Microphones

Editing Audio

Recording Audio

Methods for online podcasting

Sometimes you will have to podcast with multiple people who are not in the same area. These programs are useful for accomplishing this.

Streaming your Podcast Live

Here are a few tools that can be used to stream your audio podcast live to listeners while you record.

There are so many other methods for podcasting. Please let us know what you use by using the hashtag #iACast on Twitter or by emailing us at feedback@iaccessibility.net

#iACast 62: Fall 2017 Phone Comparisons

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On this episode of the iACast, Aleeha, Michael, and Matt discuss the following topics:

 

#iACast 61: All These Devices!

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On this episode of the iA Cast, Aleeha, Michael, and Jason discuss all of the latest devices announced for this holiday season and what everyone would like to get their hands on.

Apple

Amazon

Google

Microsoft

Other

#iACast 60: Problem Solving

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On this episode of the iA Cast, Michael and Aleeha discuss the importance of problem solving and some techniques for adopting the problem solving mindset.

  • New Question and Answer segment announced for the iA Cast. seen any questions to our Twitter @iaccessibility1, our facebook page or through email at feedback@iaccessibility.net. Your questions will be answered on the next recorded episode.
  • Michael announced that there will be a new book written called Finding Success Through Problem Solving in the Digital Age. We will talk more about it as the project is written.

This episode has been dedicated to the family.y of a friend of the show who has been going through a lot the past couple of weeks. Keep Buddy Brannan’s family in your thoughts and prayers.

#iACast 59: Augmented and Virtual Reality

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On this episode of the iA Cast, Jason, Michael, and Aleeha discuss the latest in augmented reality and virtual reality as it relates to mainstream technology and in the areas of accessibility.

Mainstream Devices

Accessibility Devices

#iACast 58: Linux as an Alternative to Windows

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In this episode, Jason and Jeremy discuss using Linux as an alternative to Windows and macOS.

Topics include:

  • Ubuntu and Debian, two distributions of Linux,
  • The Orca and Speakup screenreaders,
  • BRLTTY, a braille display daemon for Orca and other console screenreaders,
  • The Debian Accessibility Wiki which has great information about the accessibility options available for Debian. You can also apply the information to other distributions as well.
  • DistroWatch where you can find and download different Linux distributions,
  • and more.

Correction: In the podcast, it is stated that Debian doesn’t offer a liveCD. Debian does in fact offer a liveCD. You can find it on the liveCD page.

#iACast 57 – Advocating for Accessibility

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On this episode of the iACast, Aleeha, Jason, Meaghan and Dan discuss a wide variety of topics relating to advocating for accessibility. Topics range from getting accommodations in school and in the workplace to contacting developers about access issues in apps or websites. We also mentioned that every state in the U.S. has a disability rights organization that can help advocate in situations where your actions aren’t enough. The contact information for each state’s organization, called a protection and advocacy organization can be found on the National Disability Rights Network (NDRN) website. As of the publication of this article, we are unable to locate a similar list for Canada, so if you know of such a list, please leave a link in the comments below.

#iACast 56 – Apple iPhone Event 2017

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As predicted, Apple released all new hardware at their September 2017 event Just as predictably, iACast hosts Jason, Michael, Aleeha and Meaghan talk about the latest hardware announcements on this episode of the iA Cast. Here are the highlights of what was talked about.

#iACast 55 – 2017 iPhone Pre-Show

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In this episode, Jason, Michael, Aleeha, Jade, and Anne discuss what we possibly  can expect from Apple’s event on Tuesday. We have posted this episode before Wednesday as a special to prime everyone for the upcoming event.

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