David Ward

Next Gen Access

Technology EN ↓ 7 episodes

Step into the digital frontier with “Next Gen Access,” the groundbreaking podcast that illuminates the path toward a more inclusive technological landscape. Hosted by the insightful David Ward, Assistive Technology Instructor for New Vision at Goodwill. This series invites you to explore the cutting edge of accessible technologies for the Blind and Vision Impaired. In each episode, David engages with industry luminaries—those revered pundits who've navigated these barriers and advocate at an international level. Together, they delve into the uncharted territories of screen readers, low-vision...

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David Ward

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S1E7 - Episode 7 Season 1 Recap Extravaganza! 10.02.2025 57:27

In this highlights episode of season 1 of the Next Gen Access Podcast, we revisit a range of groundbreaking software tools designed for the blind and vision-impaired community. Our panel of guests dive deep into the intricacies of each tool, including Apple's VoiceOver on iOS & Mac, ZoomText, Windows Magnifier, NVDA, JAWS, and Fusion from Freedom Scientific. Instead of just recapping their fea...

S1E6 - Episode 6 Fusion and other Transitional Tools: What We Hope is Next! 16.10.2024 1:08:41

In the grand finale of Season 1 of the Next Gen Access Podcast, we dive deep into the world of transitional software, spotlighting Freedom Scientific's Fusion and similar tools. Hybrid assistive technology, designed to cater to a wide range of vision loss needs, is at the forefront of our discussion. Whether you require more magnification or enhanced speech and screen reader capabilities, tools li...

S1E5 - Episode 5 VoiceOver on the Mac: What We Hope is Next 12.08.2024 1:00:17

Join us for Episode 5 of the Next Gen Access podcast, hosted by David Ward. In this lively discussion, we gather around the round table to explore VoiceOver on Mac and our hopes for its future. Tune in as experts Steven Scott, Herbie Allen, and Darcy Burnard share their insights and wish lists for upcoming features. Pundits Steven Scott > Host of Double Tap on AMI Herbie Allen > Assistant Tr...

S1E4 - Episode 4 Low Vision Access: What We Hope is Next! 20.06.2024 1:18:38

In the fourth episode of the Next Gen Access Podcast, we delve into software tools used by the low-vision community. Our discussion covers a wide range of tools, including Windows Magnifier, ZoomText, Mac Zoom, iOS and Android's Zoom. We explore screen enhancements, font sizes, and even talk about howscreen reader features could be incorporated into our magnification clients. Our roundtable featur...

S1E3 - Episode 3 NVDA - What We Hope is Next! 06.05.2024 1:00:24

In this episode, our roundtable dives into what they'd like to see next in the screen reader NVDA , from NV Access . Topics include improving the Add-on store to make it more like an App Store, exploring ways for NV Access to generate revenue, simplifying the experience for brand new users, the potential benefits of Cloud Syncing for NVDA, and how AI can inform and enhance the future of NVDA. Tune...

S1E2 - Episode 2 JAWS - What We Hope is Next! 17.04.2024 1:15:47

Join us in this episode of Next Gen Access as we dive into the world of screen readers, focusing on the internationally acclaimed JAWS from Vispero. Our panel of experts discusses what lies ahead for this powerful accessibility tool. From Cloud and AI enhancements to pricing models, we leave no stone unturned. Whether you're a seasoned screen reader user or just curious about the future of assisti...

S1E1 - Episode 1 Apple’s iOS - What We Hope is Next! 29.02.2024 1:07:25

This is the pilot episode for the all-new podcast, Next Gen Access. In this new series, we will tackle the software and equipment used by the vision impaired or totally blind; and ask, what do I want to see next? What new features? How can this product be better. In this episode we discuss Apple's iOS, iPas-OS, and a bit of Mac. David Ward, Assistive Technology Instructor for New Vision at Goodwil...