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This week's podcast episode hosted by Steven Scott and Shaun Preece delved into the highlights of the CSUN Assistive Tech Conference. The hosts first discussed updates from Be My Eyes, a service directory offering easier access to accessibility support helplines and company phone numbers. The hosts then spoke with Mike Buckley, CEO of Be My Eyes, about the importance of this new service. The episode also covered the introduction of a new AI feature by visual interpreter service Aira, which allows blind people to upload and receive visual descriptions of images. Troy Otilio, the CEO of Aira, explained the unique features of their new offering. Additionally, the hosts explored the latest developments in braille devices showcased at CSUN, including Orbit Research's Q40 and Q20 braille displays and HIMSS International's Braille eMotion. The episode also highlighted ARX's Vision headset and the partnership with Microsoft's Seeing AI app, discussed with the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) representative David on the show floor. The news segment included Google's new Accessibility Discovery Centre in Ireland and AppleViz's expansion to cover technology beyond Apple operating systems. The hosts touched on upcoming interviews with Thomas Domville, one of the leading moderators of AppleViz. The episode provided insight into the latest assistive technology innovations, upcoming developments, and industry collaborations showcased at the CSUN conference. Listeners were also given a glimpse of the expanding accessibility initiatives by major tech companies such as Google and Apple, as well as the initiatives to broaden global discussions on assistive technology. It was an information-packed episode providing valuable insights into the future of accessibility technology.

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March 22, 2024

“Exploring the Future of Accessibility Technology: Highlights from the CSUN Assistive Tech Conference”

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