Accessible Toolbox Podcast

Learn about new nationwide, virtual, and flexible cybersecurity and information technology training available to people who are blind or visually impaired. Through a partnership between Novacoast and Envision, this accessible training and placement service is available for enrollment. Hear from David Mayne of Novacoast, the principal instructor for these new course offerings. Interested in learning more or enrolling, submit your information at: http://tinyurl.com/wic22 and an Envision - Workforce Innovation Center representative will contact you.

This edition builds on information in episode 2 providing demos, tips, and tricks for using Uber with VoiceOver on Apple iOS devices. In this summer 2020 show, we cover navigation changes and new features in the Uber app. The episode is chapter marked, and the topics covered include: Introduction Tip - What to Try if you lose VoiceOver focus or get stuck on Uber app screens Changes to Uber home screen Changes to Uber app menu Payment screen options, Uber cash, earn Uber cash with Visa rewards offers Uber Rewards Uber comfort rides Menu, settings screen changes, configuring ride PIN option, other safety features, privacy, security Demonstration of the Uber ride pin number feature Conclusion and keeping current on Uber accessibility developments

Presenting a recent Tek Talk podcast episode which welcomed Joel Leftwich and Mika Pyyhkala to discuss the topic: “The role of technology in creating accessibility in the personal and professional lives of people who are blind or visually impaired.” Joel was recently appointed executive director of the William L. Hudson BVI Workforce Innovation Center (found online at www.workforceforall.com), housed at Wichita, Kan.-based Envision, one of the largest employers of people who are blind or visually impaired in the country. Mika, Technology Manager of the BVI Workforce Innovation Center, is an expert on accessibility, technology civil rights and transportation and has supported Section 508 and WCAG accessibility initiatives.

Learn about and hear a demo of the accessible TMO Talking Microwave oven. Call the Accessible Products Hotline at 316-252-2500 for more information about this and other covered products.

Review of the Amazon Basics Microwave with Echo support. Contact the Accessible Products Hotline at 316-252-2500.

The Accessible Products Hotline, 316-252-2500, is now available to the blind and visually impaired community. The hotline provides phone support, resource sheets, podcast episodes, and conference presentations on specific accessible products. Future episodes of the podcast will review products being supported by the hotline.

Join Mika Pyyhkala for an overview of the Uber app, latest features, and tips on using Uber with VoiceOver. The podcast concludes with a live ride demonstration. This podcast offers the following chapters: Introduction Overview of the Uber home screen Using the Uber menu Configuring payment, business travel, and promotion options Uber rewards Menu, settings, Defining home, work, and more saved places Menu, settings, addding trusted contacts to your Uber account Uber intigration with Aira Uber intigration with Amazon echo Uber feedDemonstration of live Uber ride with multiple sttops, spotlight, trip sharing, and other features Conclusion and staying in the know

Learn tips and techniques for using Uber with a guide dog from Mike May, a frequent traveler and Uber user. Topics covered Include:Learn tips and techniques for using Uber with a guide dog from Mike May, a frequent traveler and Uber user. Topics covered include: Introduction Using Uber with a Guide Dog Types of rejections Strategies to Reduce likelyhood of rejection Setting up an iOS Text shortcut to use in a message Reporting service animal issues Conclusion and contacting the Uber accesibility team