Welcome back to another episode of the AccessWorld podcast, a podcast on digital inclusion and accessibility from the American Foundation for the blind (AFB).

In this episode, Tony and Aaron unpack the power of AI after Tony’s frustrations with taxi and ride share denials on his way back from the Helen Keller Achievement Awards. They steer their way into the potential behind autonomous vehicles and how AI can be the bridge for greater independence. Aaron then gives a preview of what’s in the upcoming issue of AccessWorld magazine as they break into adaptive sports and Tony gets excited for the 2028 Paralympics.

Check out AFB’s latest research on AI’s impact for not just people with disabilities but the broader community. There’s a whole section on transportation, and the AFB team will be releasing a mini-report breaking down transportation even further in the coming weeks.

During their conversation on the rise of driverless cars, Tony references a 2017 study by Ford and the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute on attitudes around driverless vehicles, offering an interesting take on how perceived attitudes continue to drive AV’s future prospects almost a decade later.

And as always, you can visit the AccessWorld page for all the back-issues of AccessWorld magazine for free. Thanks for checking us out, and be sure to like and subscribe. And if you’re so inclined, you can learn more about our work at AFB and even consider making a gift to support us at www.afb.org.

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Welcome back to AccessWorld, a podcast on digital inclusion and accessibility. In this week’s episode, Aaron flies solo, but isn’t alone as he welcomes back Lee Huffman from APH. Lee breaks down some of the exciting new low vision products and discusses ways blind and low vision consumers can get involved and have their voices heard. Check out the below links for more details.

Interested in being a part of Monarch RISE or MSPP? Fill out the Monarch Projects Application on our website!

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Each year, APH selects a research focus to guide new product development. This year’s focus is Low Vision Technology, and we want to hear from you about what works, what’s missing, and what needs improvement!

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Vision Professionals Survey – for teachers and professionals who support individuals with low vision

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Adult Consumers / Parents & Guardians Survey – for adults with low vision and parents of children with low vision

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Become a Tester of APH Products

https://www.aph.org/blog/how-to-become-a-tester-for-aph-products/

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In this episode of AccessWorld, Tony and Aaron catch up after CSUN, where Aaron presented on accessible video gaming and had a chance to hit the exhibit floor. From AI to smart glasses, they breakdown some of the exciting tech launching this year and look forward to what’s on the horizon.

AccessWorld is a production of the American Foundation for the Blind (AFB). An extension of AccessWorld Magazine, a quarterly publication on digital inclusion and accessibility from AFB, you can check out the current and all 26 years of past issues online for free.

Aaron Preece is editor-in-chief of AccessWorld Magazine and Tony Stephens leads communications for AFB. Together, they enjoy meeting up each episode to talk through the latest trends and breakthroughs in access technology. To learn more about AFB, visit www.afb.org and consider making a tax deductible gift to help support our work creating a world of endless possibilities for people who are blind or have low vision. Learn more at www.afb.org.

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