Accessible Covid-19 information, accessible navigation apps, comparison of conferencing apps

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COVID-19 Resources by Accessibility Type produced by the Center for Inclusive Design and Innovation (CIDI) at Georgia Tech. Materials are available in accessible Word documents, PDF, and hardcopy braille. The project was made possible with funding from the CDC Foundation.
https://cidi.gatech.edu/covid

How GoodMaps is Revolutionizing Accessible Independent Travel
GoodMaps
https://www.goodmaps.com/
is an app which is attempting to provide not only accessible outdoor mapping, but accessible indoor mapping as well. The process uses LiDAR-based mapping (it's a much more advanced version than what's used in the new iPhones), and the tech is really fascinating.
https://www.aph.org/how-goodmaps-is-revolutionizing-accessible-independent-travel/

YouTube video on how to use GoodMaps Explorer and O&M Skills to get to a restaurant
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F-AMJcwqsrQ&feature=youtu.be

Webinar Meet The New Envision Glasses
By: Florida Vision Technology |
February 9th 2021, 1PM PT, 2PM MT, 3PM CT, 4PM ET, 9PM GMT
Envision glasses are AI for the eye. They use the power of speech to make everyday life more accessible for any visual impairment. Register here
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_SFjNkFGVRlCVjfJ3LeZfeQ

Mosen At Large Episode 92
Listen to an interview with Microsoft Seeing AI founder Saqib Shaikh, and a walk around Mosen Towers to demonstrate Seeing AI's World Channel
https://mosenatlarge.pinecast.co/episode/a308aae0/interview-with-microsoft-seeing-ai-founder-saqib-shaikh-and-a-walk-around-mosen-towers-to-demonstrate-seeing-ai-s-world-channel

Blind Tech Guys: Phones podcast, Phones, And More Phones
February 2nd 2021: On this week's episode they discuss the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra and the iPhone 12 Pro Max. They also demoed Seeing AI and Super LiDAR with Nimer.
https://www.blindtechguys.com/71

Smart Phones Get Even Smarter on Eyes on Success #2106
February 3rd 2021: Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Apple's Accessibility Evangelist Dean Hudson about some of the new and innovative features using AI, how they work, and how you might benefit from using them.
http://www.eyesonsuccess.net/show%20notes/show%20notes%202106.htm

YouTube Channel providing VoiceOver Training for visually impaired students
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCgk4Ja4_u4K6UE2KjSvm211Guv0cGRAZ

Accessible Apps Releases Chicken Nugget version 4.71,
This popular accessible Twitter client was recently updated, bringing improved image descriptions, new sounds, and other improvements. you can read an in-depth look at what's new, and information about how to use the latest features.
https://www.blindbargains.com/bargains.php?m=22060
Chicken Nugget by Accessible Apps
https://q-continuum.net/chicken_nugget/

Now Available: Screenreader Compatible Versions of CC Cleaner for PC and Mac
CC Cleaner is a small but effective utility for computers running Microsoft Windows, and now Mac as well, that cleans out the "junk" that accumulates on every device over time: temporary files, broken shortcuts, and other problems. Reportedly, recent versions are more accessible to screen reader users.
https://www.ccleaner.com/knowledge/out-now-ccleaner-v572-compatible-with-the-worlds-most-popular-screen-reading-technologies

WebFriendlyHelp article on Features and Accessibility of the Top Three Remote Meeting Platforms: Zoom, Teams, and Meet
https://webfriendlyhelp.com/features-and-accessibility-of-the-top-three-remote-meeting-platforms-zoom-teams-and-meet/

AWARE app by Sensible Innovations
This app offers turn-by-turn descriptive navigation for users, while also announces places they pass. The AWARE app works with Sensible Innovations Electronic Stickers, to provide indoor directions and descriptions.
https://coolblindtech.com/aware-app-helps-visually-impaired-explore-their-surroundings-independently/

Pazera Free Audio Extractor - Free audio converter that converts audio files to MP3, AAC, AC3, WMA, FLAC, Opus, M4A, OGG, WV, AIFF, WAV and other formats. Moreover, the program allows extraction of audio tracks from video files without loss of sound quality.
https://www.pazera-software.com/products/audio-extractor/

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