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In this week's episode of the DoubleTap podcast, hosts Steven Scott and Shaun Preece discuss a range of topics related to the latest advancements in assistive technology for disabled individuals. The episode begins with a focus on the recent Microsoft Ability Summit, which highlighted the ways in which AI and co-pilot software are being used to enhance the experiences of disabled users. Hector Minto, from Microsoft, emphasized the importance of enabling disabled creators to have access to the same tools as everyone else, shifting the focus from being the consumer to the creator of the experience. The hosts also dive into the upcoming California State University Assistive Technology Conference (CSUN), which will feature a variety of talks and networking opportunities for the disability community. They interview Julia Santiago from CSUN, who provides insights into the keynote speaker and the networking sessions at the event. Next, the episode explores updates from technology companies such as InVision and HumanWare, which are working to develop new features for their software and devices. Kartik Karnan from InVision discusses the development of conversational and personalized AI, while Matthew Paquette from HumanWare outlines updates for Braille displays and the Victor ReaderStream 3. The hosts also speak with Google's head of Accessibility and Disability Inclusion, Christopher Patnoe, who expresses frustration about the lack of awareness surrounding accessibility features and services for disabled individuals. He emphasizes the need for improved communication and better understanding of available technologies. The episode concludes with a major announcement from Apple, which has released a new feature for podcast listeners - transcripts. This new feature will allow users to search for information using keywords and access links to products or websites mentioned in the podcasts. Overall, the episode covers a wide range of topics related to the advancement of assistive technology and accessibility, providing valuable insights into the latest developments in the field.

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March 6, 2024

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