x0<p>Hello <a href="https://dragonscave.space/tags/blind" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>blind</span></a> mastodon, particularly anyone who has ever worked with the <a href="https://dragonscave.space/tags/humanware" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>humanware</span></a> <a href="https://dragonscave.space/tags/NLS" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>NLS</span></a> EReaders and <a href="https://dragonscave.space/tags/BARD" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>BARD</span></a>. Partner <span class="h-card" translate="no"><a href="https://moonbow.garden/@RainbowRemedy" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">@<span>RainbowRemedy</span></a></span> just received one and is getting it all set up for their use. They've logged into BARD and went to download a book as a test, but no download option appears! There's only the wishlist option and the metadata about the book. In settings, we've selected that both formats should be presented, Braille and Audio. What gives? Do we just have a book that isn't available in Braille as a test?</p>
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skua<p>Audiobook player with non-essential buttons blanked out.<br>Used electrical tape front and back.</p><p>Humanware supply a "shield" which blanks some buttons. <br>But Pitch, Speed & Eject buttons still add unnecessary complexity.</p><p>Device is from the "disability aids" industry, so very overpriced.<br>But paid for by the <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/AustralianGovernment" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>AustralianGovernment</span></a> as part of DEI. (They don't call it that - but the Trumpists know what it is.)</p><p><a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/AssistiveDevices" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>AssistiveDevices</span></a></p><p><a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/AudiobookPlayer" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>AudiobookPlayer</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Dementia" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Dementia</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Blind" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Blind</span></a><br><a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/HumanWare" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>HumanWare</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/VictorReader" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>VictorReader</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Stratus" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Stratus</span></a></p>
Robin Frost<p>I have a question for my <a href="https://dragonscave.space/tags/Blind" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Blind</span></a> friends who have <a href="https://dragonscave.space/tags/BrailleDisplays" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>BrailleDisplays</span></a> in general and more specifically from <a href="https://dragonscave.space/tags/Humanware" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Humanware</span></a>. Did you choose to purchase the extended warranty for your unit? If so did you choose 1 or 2 years? If not why not; and what informed your choice. Thanks for allowing me to learn from you. I express my gratitude in advance.</p>
Bits<p>We have no affiliation and make no endorsements herein but we share this because one of our friends in the BITS chat had recently been discussing <a href="https://dragonscave.space/tags/BrailleEmbosser" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>BrailleEmbosser</span></a> products. As such we make mention of the Boxing Week sale at <a href="https://dragonscave.space/tags/Humanware" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Humanware</span></a> on magnifiers, audio products and some of their <a href="https://dragonscave.space/tags/Braille" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Braille</span></a> displays and embossers. <a href="https://store.humanware.com/hus/promotion?___store=us_en&utm_source=Eblast&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=boxing_week_promo_usen" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">store.humanware.com/hus/promot</span><span class="invisible">ion?___store=us_en&utm_source=Eblast&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=boxing_week_promo_usen</span></a></p>
Florian<p>Anyone who owns a <a href="https://cupoftea.social/tags/mantis" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>mantis</span></a> Q40 <a href="https://cupoftea.social/tags/braille" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>braille</span></a> display noticing that thumb and routing keys are no longer passed onto <a href="https://cupoftea.social/tags/NVDA" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>NVDA</span></a> after the v2.4 update? Lot of cool stuff, but something seems to have gone screwy <a href="https://cupoftea.social/tags/screenReader" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>screenReader</span></a> <a href="https://cupoftea.social/tags/blind" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>blind</span></a> <a href="https://cupoftea.social/tags/humanware" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>humanware</span></a></p>
Bits<p>From our friends at <a href="https://dragonscave.space/tags/HumanWare" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>HumanWare</span></a>: "Introducing See Things Differently with HumanWare: An engaging podcast that explores technology's impact on blindness and low vision <br>Have you ever wondered what it’s like to really see the world differently? The HumanWare team is excited to unveil our newest project: See Things Differently with HumanWare, a podcast dedicated to exploring the world of blindness and low vision.<br>Each month, charismatic show hosts Peter Tucic and Rachel Ramos deliver story-driven content based on human-interest. Listeners will be able to access truly engaging conversations with captivating guests, including HumanWare’s own team members and partners in the blindness and low-vision space.<br> </p><p>What to expect<br>Each episode will offer a blend of insightful and entertaining content, including featured guest interviews with inspiring stories and fresh perspectives, conversations with partners who make an impact in their communities, lively debates on trending issues in blindness and low vision, practical advice to simplify and improve life, and, of course, a Cringe/Funny Story of the Month—because we all enjoy a good laugh, even at our own expense!<br>Mark your calendars!<br>The first episode of See Things Differently with HumanWare drops on Thursday, January 16, 2025, and will be available on all major podcast platforms. New episodes will be released on the third Thursday of every month.<br>Why you’ll love it<br>Whether you’re part of the blind and low-vision community, a tech enthusiast, or someone who simply loves a good story, our podcast has something for everyone. Expect friendly banter, expert insights, and moments that will make you laugh, think, and connect."</p>
oxytude<p>Cette semaine sur Oxytude, retrouvez l'actu des nouvelles technologies et de l'accessibilité .<br><a href="https://ift.tt/qEShglx" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="">ift.tt/qEShglx</span><span class="invisible"></span></a></p><p>Si vous ne l'avez pas encore fait, allez consulter notre sélection d'idées cadeaux accessibles pour Noël 2024, vous y trouverez certainement des produits sympa à offrir ou à vous offrir.<br> <a href="https://ift.tt/NZaRFio" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="">ift.tt/NZaRFio</span><span class="invisible"></span></a></p><p><a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Accessibilit%C3%A9" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Accessibilité</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/A11Y" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>A11Y</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Aveugle" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Aveugle</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/NVDA" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>NVDA</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/iOS" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>iOS</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/VoiceOver" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>VoiceOver</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Labelo" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Labelo</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/NFC" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>NFC</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Minecraft" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Minecraft</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/GamesAccess" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>GamesAccess</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/CanIPlayThat" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>CanIPlayThat</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/UGC" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>UGC</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Greta" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Greta</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Audiodescription" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Audiodescription</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/MantisQ40" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>MantisQ40</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Humanware" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Humanware</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Touch2see" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Touch2see</span></a></p>
D.Hamlin.Music<p>I just received this long thin box from <a href="https://dragonscave.space/tags/Humanware" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Humanware</span></a> I wonder what’s inside? Maybe it's socks?</p>
D.Hamlin.Music<p>I swear AT companies must not like making money, spent half the week trying to reach the sales rep from <a href="https://dragonscave.space/tags/Humanware" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Humanware</span></a> for a quote to then be told that they prefer sales be through their local distributor whom I am now continuing phone tag with. I would never have thought it would be this difficult to spend thousands of dollars…</p>
Joy Tilton<p>So, are there other Braille displays having issues connecting to public beta 18.4? Not sure if this has been an ongoing issue. At least with the <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/humanware" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>humanware</span></a> <a href="https://mstdn.social/tags/NLS" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>NLS</span></a>-eReader, there's a definite connection issue. I can wake my phone up with cursor routing but that's about it.</p>
Tarren (They/Them)<p>Good morning from a Braille display with a nice, normal battery that isn’t trying to blow up. LOL It is so good to be able to do stuff on my phone without speech again! It's certainly easier to take notes in my sessions with my students without having to listen to a speech synth at the same time! Now to find the tape and ship the old one outa here. <a href="https://dragonscave.space/tags/NLS" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>NLS</span></a> <a href="https://dragonscave.space/tags/Ereader" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Ereader</span></a> <a href="https://dragonscave.space/tags/Humanware" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Humanware</span></a> <a href="https://dragonscave.space/tags/Brl" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Brl</span></a> <a href="https://dragonscave.space/tags/Accessibility" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Accessibility</span></a></p>
Tarren (They/Them)<p>To my fellow <a href="https://dragonscave.space/tags/NLS" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>NLS</span></a> <a href="https://dragonscave.space/tags/Humanware" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Humanware</span></a> <a href="https://dragonscave.space/tags/eReader" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>eReader</span></a> users: if your display starts randomly shutting down and/or not holding a charge, it's time to take a look at the battery panel on the back. If the battery compartment is bulging, that display is toast--the battery is probably swollen. I am speaking from personal experience informed by <span class="h-card" translate="no"><a href="https://dragonscave.space/@TheZooLady" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">@<span>TheZooLady</span></a></span>’s discussion of the situation with a friend who works for a library for the <a href="https://dragonscave.space/tags/blind" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>blind</span></a> in his state. Tomorrow I will be calling the library here and seeing about a replacement, and how they want the old one sent back. Guess I’m going speech output only for a bit.</p>
Chris Smart, ve3rwj<p>The latest from Carrie on <a href="https://mastodon.radio/tags/Accessibility" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Accessibility</span></a> on <a href="https://mastodon.radio/tags/Youtube" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Youtube</span></a>:<br><a href="https://mastodon.radio/tags/Humanware" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Humanware</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.radio/tags/StellarTrek" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>StellarTrek</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.radio/tags/Review" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Review</span></a> & Showcase: More than just a <a href="https://mastodon.radio/tags/Navigation" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Navigation</span></a> Device!<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UOQNTNFpf38&t=32s" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">youtube.com/watch?v=UOQNTNFpf3</span><span class="invisible">8&t=32s</span></a><br><a href="https://mastodon.radio/tags/tech" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>tech</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.radio/tags/gps" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>gps</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.radio/tags/wayfinding" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>wayfinding</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.radio/tags/OrientationandMobility" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>OrientationandMobility</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.radio/tags/a11y" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>a11y</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.radio/tags/blind" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>blind</span></a></p>
D.Hamlin.Music<p><span class="h-card" translate="no"><a href="https://tweesecake.social/@techsinger" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">@<span>techsinger</span></a></span> <span class="h-card" translate="no"><a href="https://mastodon.social/@Pawpower" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">@<span>Pawpower</span></a></span> <span class="h-card" translate="no"><a href="https://tweesecake.social/@pixelate" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">@<span>pixelate</span></a></span> ChromeOS I agree, but not at all regarding <a href="https://dragonscave.space/tags/android" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>android</span></a>, remember the majority of <a href="https://dragonscave.space/tags/blind" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>blind</span></a> people globally are using android, iOS is only the majority in western europe and north america to start, and android’s <a href="https://dragonscave.space/tags/braille" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>braille</span></a> support is exceptional beyond the sole issue of HID bluetooth not working yet, which will befixed within the next few months, and currently that only prevents displays from <a href="https://dragonscave.space/tags/helptech" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>helptech</span></a> and <a href="https://dragonscave.space/tags/humanware" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>humanware</span></a> that are under 5 years old from working over bluetooth.</p>
André Polykanine<p>I've just tried to call <a href="https://dragonscave.space/tags/HumanWare" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>HumanWare</span></a> Europe in the UK. Guess what they told me to do? Call on the 2nd of January. Thank you so much.</p>
NFB Dallas Chapter<p>“Don't miss our upcoming Partner Showcase webinar, Exploring <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/HumanWare" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>HumanWare</span></a> Innovation with Peter Tucic: <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Braille" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Braille</span></a>, Speech, Navigation! On 2/8 at 4:00 PM ET, we'll hear from HumanWare's Peter Tucic, Director of Strategic Partnerships, about recent updates and what HumanWare will be talking about at <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/CSUNATC24" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>CSUNATC24</span></a>. <a href="https://bit.ly/3HOvjJC”" rel="nofollow noopener" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="">bit.ly/3HOvjJC”</span><span class="invisible"></span></a> American Printing House for the <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Blind" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Blind</span></a></p>
Kerri<p>Well this sucks. Could've sworn you could read <a href="https://wandering.shop/tags/Epub" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Epub</span></a> files in <a href="https://wandering.shop/tags/VictorReader" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>VictorReader</span></a> on the <a href="https://wandering.shop/tags/BrailliantBI20" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>BrailliantBI20</span></a> but I just tried opening one and I was told no application supports it. WTF <a href="https://wandering.shop/tags/Humanware" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Humanware</span></a> ? And yes, I know I can just read these files off my phone, but I don't always want to do that. So I just downloaded 123 Epub files from Dropbox for nothing I guess. BTW, I have a ton of stuff from <a href="https://wandering.shop/tags/Bookshare" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Bookshare</span></a> on the Brailliant already, think I might have an addiction issue here. <a href="https://wandering.shop/tags/BookHoarderProblems" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>BookHoarderProblems</span></a></p>
D.Hamlin.Music<p><span class="h-card"><a href="https://tweesecake.social/@devinprater" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">@<span>devinprater</span></a></span> see I am still unclear on why they went with <a href="https://dragonscave.space/tags/Humanware" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Humanware</span></a> for the ereader when they had previously done a large pilot program with the <a href="https://dragonscave.space/tags/orbitreader20" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>orbitreader20</span></a> which works with many more devices out of the box and is used by organizations like the <a href="https://dragonscave.space/tags/rnib" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>rnib</span></a> and could have been implemented in a similar fashion.</p>
Joe G<p>Here we go. <a href="https://tweesecake.social/tags/Humanware" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Humanware</span></a> demonstrating the new VR stream third gen. 16 Gigs of internal memory. Device supports up to 1 TB SD card. Pretty incredible!!! It has a headphone and a line-in jack on the bottom of the unit. Battery is not user replacible. Reason is better battery life. Buttons on the device are just a bit larger than prior versions. Non-skid strip on the bottom to keep it from sliding off desks. More coming. Stay tuned. <a href="https://tweesecake.social/tags/NFB23" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>NFB23</span></a></p>
Dan Gero<p>"The First Generation Stream is no longer supported. Therefore, the SoftPak is no longer available." Very disappointed to learn that <a href="https://vocalounge.cafe/tags/Humanware" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Humanware</span></a> don't consider their past customers. The least they could have done was keep the SoftPak available for purchase, or even free of charge if they had no intention of supporting past hardware monitarily anymore. There's a difference between continuing to develop old parts and simply keeping software packages around. <a href="https://vocalounge.cafe/tags/Accessibility" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Accessibility</span></a> <a href="https://vocalounge.cafe/tags/A11Y" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>A11Y</span></a> <a href="https://vocalounge.cafe/tags/Blind" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#<span>Blind</span></a></p>
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