In this episode Jonathan and Rachel discuss the National Federation of the Blind's recent resolution on app accessibility and about writing with Emoji.

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Access Ninja Episode #002

In this episode Jonathan and Rachel discuss alternative text for images on the web and in documents.

Access Ninja Episode #003

Part 1 of an interview with Austin Seraphin, a blind iOS developer and accessibility consultant.

Access Ninja Podcast #4  Austin Seraphin

Part 2 of our interview with Austin Seraphin, accessibility consultant and app developer. In this episode we discuss what developers can do to ensure their products are accessible.

Access Ninja Podcast #5  Austin Seraphin Part 2

The Access Ninja Podcast is back! Jonathan and Rachel return with a refreshed version of the Access Ninja Podcast, now recorded live. In this episode they discuss the podcast's new format and accessibility at Walt Disney World Florida.

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Access Ninja Podcast Episode #9 - Access Ninja Returns

Special guest Tiffany Lee joins Jonathan and Rachel to discuss H.R.620 - ADA Education and Reform Act of 2017 which recently passed the U.S. House. They discuss the legislation’s content, potential impact, and the chances of it moving towards a vote in the Senate. Find show notes and more at: www.access.ninja

#11 - The ADA Education and Reform Act

Jonathan and Rachel discuss accessibility in the news. Topics covered include: New Accessibility Emoji; Apple holding a coding session for blind students; and Airbnb making its service more disability friendly.

#12 - Accessibility News

In this episode, Rachel tells Jonathan about using the Aira, a pair of smart glasses that connects her to a sighted assistant.

#13 - Aira - Smart Glasses for the Blind

#14 - PDF Woes, Assistance Etiquette, and Website Updates

In this episode, Jonathan suggests trying a cold open which doesn’t go the way he expected. Rachel shares a story of PDF accessibility problems. And finally Jonathan and Rachel go on a rant about the right and wrong ways to offer assistance to people with disabilities. For show notes visit www.access.ninja

#14 - PDF Woes, Assistance Etiquette, and Website Updates

In this episode Jonathan and Rachel discuss the accessibility possibilities and ethical questions around the Google Duplex feature announced at Google I/O. Rachel gives an update on her submission to the Holman Prize.

#15 - Google Duplex and Holman Prize Update

In this episode, Rachel and Jonathan discuss two announcements for Global Accessibility Awareness Day. Microsoft’s Adaptive Controller for the Xbox and Apple bringing their Everyone Can Code program to schools for the blind and deaf.

#16 - Microsoft Adaptive Controller and Apple Coding Classes For The Blind And Deaf Students

In this episode Jonathan and Rachel discuss the 2018 Apple World Wide Developer conference announcements from an accessibility angle. We learn about new features that impact accessibility in iOS 12, Mac OS, Sierra, and Apple Watch OS 5. They also discuss some of the accessibility oriented workshops Apple provided to developers.

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#17 - Apple WWDC 2018

Jonathan is solo in the studio this week. In this episode, Jonathan walks through various iOS accessibility features that can be helpful even if you don’t have a disability. Including how to use VoiceOver to save a broken iPhone, how to turn any text article into a spoken one, which accessibility feature can save a phone with broken buttons, and more.

#18 - iOS Accessibility Features Everyone Can Enjoy

Rachel is solo in the studio this week. In this episode, Rachel discusses recent accessibility news including an appropriations bill, the passing of the Marrakesh Treaty Implementation Bill, and a report of a new USB Standard designed to make Braille Displays easier to setup and use.

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#19 - Accessibility News with Rachel Magario

Jonathan and Rachel are back in the studio together. In this episode, we try out a new Quick Tech Tip section on using Siri to calculate tips. Jonathan gives up an update on some Android accessibility efforts through Morse Code support and a new Accessibility Menu coming to Android P. Rachel talks about an update to the Farrago soundboard app and discusses her experiences using the Microsoft SoundScape app. For show notes visit http://www.access.ninja

#20 - Access Ninja Duo is Back Together With Accessibility News

In this episode, Rachel shares a tech tip on how to collaborate using the Apple Notes app and Jonathan goes deep discussing how gestures work in the VoiceOver screen reader for iOS.

#21 - Going Deep with VoiceOver Gestures

In this episode, Rachel and Jonathan share a new tech tip and talk about personal stories and legal rights around audio description at movie theaters. For show notes visit http://www.access.ninja

#22 - Real Life Accessibility Drama at the Movies!

In this very special episode, Jonathan and Rachel review the audio description track for the Disney movie Zootopia.

#23 - Zootopia Movie Review

In this episode, Jonathan and Rachel discuss updates to iOS for the iPhone and iPad. They also talk about National Disability Employment Awareness Month, Halloween, and more.

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#24 - iOS 12 Update

Tech Tip: How to add a voice command to shortcuts you create in the new Siri Shortcuts app for iOS.
Main Topic: White Cane Day.
Show Notes:
Siri Shortcuts: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT209055
White Cane Day: https://nfb.org/white-cane-awareness-day

#25 - White Cane Day

In this episode, Jonathan gives an extended Tech Tip on how to create two of your very own Siri commands using the new Shortcuts app for iOS. For more show notes and more episodes, visit www.access.ninja

#26 - Tech Tip: Siri Shortcuts

In this experimental episode Jonathan and Rachel test out a new accessibility feature in Instagram that provides computer-generated image descriptions for blind users using the VoiceOver screen reader in iOS. For more episodes and show notes visit www.access.ninja

#27 - Testing Instagram’s Automatic Image Recognition

#28 - New Year’s Resolutions, 2020 Paralympic Games, and The Bird Box Challenge

Happy New Year to all you Access Ninjas! In this episode, Jonathan and Rachel discuss their New Year’s resolutions, the 2020 Tokyo Paralympic Games’ dedication to accessibility, and the Bird Box Challenge. You can find show notes and more at access.ninja and please take a moment to review us on Apple Podcasts.

#28 - New Year’s Resolutions, 2020 Paralympic Games, and The Bird Box Challenge

In this episode, we find out Rachel is an actor in a self help movie. Rachel shares one of her favorite Tech Tips, how to arrange apps on her iPhone with VoiceOver. For show notes and more visit access.ninja

#29 - Tech Tip - Moving Apps in iOS with VoiceOver

In this episode, Jonathan and Rachel discuss a wheelchair accessible tour of Machu Picchu, United adding accessible in flight entertainment options, and how to tell if your email or passwords have been compromised in various hacks. For links and show notes visit: access.ninja

#30 - Accessibility Travel News And How To Tell If You Got Hacked

In this episode, Rachel talks about her recent trip the USS Midway in San Diego. Jonathan reflects on accessibility features from his visit to Pearl Harbor. For show notes visit www.access.ninja

Accessibility of the USS Midway, Pearl Harbor, and More.

In this episode Jonathan talks about Cardhop, an address book app he recently fell in love with. Then Rachel and Jonathan discuss two simple word processor they also love, TextEdit and Notes. For show notes visit: access.ninja

Cardhop, TextEdit, & Notes. Apps We Love

Cardhop, TextEdit, & Notes

Accessibility News: GB Paralympic Team Hotel Controversy & Braille Lego Bricks
In this episode Jonathan and Rachel discuss accessibility news. Topics include the Great Britain Paralympic team being asked to pay for hotel modifications for accessibility and Lego designing Braille bricks for teaching children Braille literacy.

Accessibility News: GB Paralympic Team Hotel Controversy & Braille Lego Brick

In this episode, Jonathan and Rachel discuss announcements Apple made at its yearly developer convention. This episode is part 1 of 2 and covers announcements for iOS and iPad OS. For show notes visit: www.access.ninja

WWDC: 2019 Part 1: Overview of new features and Accessibility

WWDC: 2019 Part 2: Mac OS Catalina

In this episode Rachel and Jonathan discuss the upcoming updates coming to the Apple Watch, Apple TV, and HomePod.

WWDC: 2019 Part 3: Apple Watch, Apple TV, and HomePod

The Access Ninja Podcast is hosted by Rachel Magario and Jonathan Campbell. This podcast discusses accessibility issues and accessibility design.

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