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Access Information News ♿

Access Information News for Monday, August 4, 2025 - Volume 1026
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♿️ The Week's News in Access Information
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JamesK

Edit 2: A pretty comprehensive answer below from @WeirdWriter that’s worth reading in its entirety.

Thanks all for the boosts.

For screen reader users:
Do you prefer numerals and abbreviations or verbose descriptions?
For example: 12mm versus twelve millimeters.
Edit: I would be grateful for boosts.

#AltText#Blind#UnkownHashtag
Devin Prater :blind:

Okay, so I know people with disabilities practically don't exist to news sites, but:

> It’s no secret that Apple’s Siri voice assistant is lagging behind its rivals, and that idea was reinforced by Apple’s inability to deliver on its Siri promises from summer 2024, with its most interesting new ideas still nowhere to be seen a year later.

So on Google Gemini, on Android, with TalkBack enabled, when you ask it to call someone and it wants verification, does it speak the question out loud to you? Because mine doesn't. You know what does? Siri on iPhones. You know what I like more? Siri on iPhones.

#apple#blind#accessibility
Georgiana Brummell

I live in America and am on Mint Mobile. I am totally blind and use an external keyboard. I own a Galaxy A15, and while it works well, it's simply too large and wide for my needs, especially when I need to hold it to use Seeing AI (for scanning printed materials). My specifications shouldn't be too difficult to find, and yet, they are.

Android 14 or 15. Technically, I can go as low as 12, but I would really rather not.
Upgradable if possible.
Comes with Talkback pre-installed (or able to have someone install it). I have also heard of MicroG, an alternative to Google services that allows such apps to be installed, so that could work as well.
No larger than the iPhone SE 2022, unless by a tiny amount. Smaller is fine.
Headphone jack.

I am considering the Jelly Max, the Fonepia Q10, and the Minimal Phone. Has anyone here tried any of these in the United States? I don't think the Max has a headphone jack, but as much as I want one, I would be willing to sacrifice it if necessary. I know almost nothing about the Q10. The Minimal contains a real qwerty keyboard, so I wouldn't need to carry one. I don't care what they do with the screen, since I can't see it.

Am I missing any other good phones? I would like to keep this undder $350 at the most, preferably under $300 (Minimal might cost more, but could be worth it).

#accessibility#blind#Android
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Lorry

I was on one of Blind Dave's short spinoff podcasts yesterday, talking about AI risks - I have no idea how he edits things so quickly, but it's out today; if anyone is interested!

It covers therapists, military uses, ethics, romance scams, all sorts - And the podcast I couldn't remember was "Cautionary Tales" from @TimHarford talking to Michael Lewis. Link in comment.

youtube.com/watch?v=Xyj9dEe_SR4

#TagCloud time: #Ai #ChatGPT #CharacterAI #Roleplaying #Ethics #Podcast #Blind #Therapy #Romance #Scam #Dating #Military #Drone #YouTube #Tech #Risk #Security #CyberSecurity #News #CustomerService #Sludge

YouTubeBlind Dave and Michael from pints and ports discuss the dangers of AIBy Blinddave
D.Hamlin.Music

As it is the start of the month I would like to invite my fellow #Blind, #DeafBlind, and #VisuallyImpaired people, along with their family, and friends, to #OurBlind. OurBlind comprises the #Discord, #Lemmy, and #Reddit communities operated by the staff of the r/Blind subreddit, as well as those who have joined since the creation of the Discord in 2022, and Lemmy in 2023. We have members from all over the world, and of all ages, hearing and vision levels, and are a welcoming and safe space for Our #LGBTQIA and #neurodiverse friends. Our general community guidelines, and the links to reach our platforms can be found on our website.

ourblind.com/

@main @mastoblind

OurBlindOurBlindWelcome to OurBlind Join Us Reddit Discord Lemmy Who We Are OurBlind is a community of blind and visually impaired people, their family and friends, and allies, from around the world. Its members comprise the spectrum of age, gender, orientation, and geography, however we hold one thing in common: we live life with and around blindness in a sighted world. Though occasionally challenging, we know the blind can live fulfilling lives just as everyone else. Whether you’ve been blind or visually impaired since birth or are beginning your journey, or you’re sharing that journey with somebody else, we’re happy to have you.
Veera Laukkarinen

Minua häiritsee ihan hirveästi se, kun jos joku sanoo, että vammaisen elämä on tragedia.

Noin niinkuin syntymästä asti vammaisen elämä. Tätä on jotenkin todella vaikea sisäistää, kun itse en koe elämäni olevan tragedia.

Kun on elänyt vähän erilaista elämää, niin se on ollut ja tulee olemaan aina suuri rikkaus. Vammaisuus on tuonut paljon uusia ja hyviäkin juttuja itselleni ja muillekin.

Me kaikki koemme elämässämme haasteita. Ne ovat hyvin kirjavia ja tilanteisiin löytyy joko ratkaisu tai sitä sovelletaan niin, että elämä olisi jollain lailla laadukasta. Haasteita tulee myös ei-vammaisillekin. Aivan älytöntä lähteä vertailemaan kenen haasteet ovat vaikeimmat ja kenen ei. Jokainen kohtaa esteitä kaikkialla ja vain oma suhtautuminen asiaan on se mihin itse voi vaikuttaa.

Toistan. Elämäni kuurosokeana ei ole tragedia.

#vammaisuus#disability#kuurosokeus
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