Learning Blind Tech PresentAble Full Demo

In this episode of Learning Blind Tech With Desiree Renae, Jonathan Simeone returns to give another demonstration of the app PresentAble that he created in collaboration with Hartgen Consultancy. He will walk through using preview mode on a presentation he has been working on. He will show how you can make a transcript of your presentation with speaker notes linked to slide bullets. He will then demonstrate rehearsal mode on an imported powerpoint and you will see how it can be used when following along during a presentation. This podcast is powered by Pinecast. Try Pinecast for free, forever, no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-431b7d for 40% off for 4 months, and support Unmute Podcast Network.Read transcript

In this episode of Learning Blind Tech, Jonathan demonstrates several features of the PresentAble application. This is a packed episode. You will be amazed at how PresentAble can really make your Power Point presentations shine!! You can get in touch with me by emailing: [email protected] This podcast is powered by Pinecast. Try Pinecast for free, forever, no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-431b7d for 40% off for 4 months, and support Unmute Podcast Network.Read transcript

In this episode, I discuss and demonstrate using the online audio service Auphonic in a new way. I have been using auphonic for my podcast work for over a year now and while it is pretty usable, I wanted an easier way to interface with the service to polish my audio productions. Several weeks ago, I vibe coded just that, a fully accessible desktop interface to work with auphonic. I talk about the process in this episode and walk through basics of presets, auditioning settings and creating a single track production. Read the story behind Accessible Auphonic and download Accessible Auphonic I would like to publicly thank Brian Hartgen for offering his skills, patience with me as I learn, and help to bring this to life. I would also like to thank my husband Jonathan Simeone for his unfailing support and encouragement, inspiring me to reach for the moon. I would love to hear from you. Email me at: [[email protected]] This podcast is powered by Pinecast. Try Pinecast for free, forever, no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-431b7d for 40% off for 4 months, and support Unmute Podcast Network.Read transcript

In this episode of Learning Blind Tech, Desiree sits down with Jonathan Simeone and discusses a new app called PresentAble, which makes it possible to create fully accessible, readable and visually appealing presentations. Read about the product: https://hartgenconsultancy.com/introducing-presentable-a-new-way-for-blind-people-to-create-check-and-understand-powerpoint-presentations/ Jonathan created this application in partnership with Hartgen Consultancy. You can find out more and how to preorder it at: https://hartgenconsultancy.com/presentable/ We also briefly demonstrate navigating the main screen and the presentation creation process. We are very excited about this app! It will be a game changer for blind people who need to create presentations completely independently using JAWS. This podcast is powered by Pinecast. Try Pinecast for free, forever, no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-431b7d for 40% off for 4 months, and support Unmute Podcast Network.Read transcript

It has been almost half a year since Learning Blind Tech has been produced. There is a lot to catch up on and Desiree takes time to do that before getting into the "meat of the episode," creating presentations using ChatGPT. Desiree demonstrates how to prompt ChatGPT to help create an accessible, presentable hopefully, slide deck to present at a conference. Then she will go through the slide presentation ChatGPT created and discuss the results. Desiree can be reached for questions and feedback at: [email protected] This podcast is powered by Pinecast. Try Pinecast for free, forever, no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-431b7d for 40% off for 4 months, and support Unmute Podcast Network.Read transcript

In this episode, we have tips for Microsoft Windows features. First, Chris shows us a tool called belarc that will give you information about your device. You can basically get a snapshot of the system, including model information and installed software. Next, Jonathan goes through a few settings in Microsoft Powerpoint that you will want to be sure to configure for optimal accessibility. Finally, Desiree uses the snipping tool feature available in Microsoft windows to make screen recordings, including system and microphone audio. This is a great built-in option for recording screen reader demos with video that can then be imported into an editor like Reaper or Clipchamp for editing. Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/unmute-presents-on-acb-communi/d2be70c1-f51c-4516-9a83-fadfea95dd76 This podcast is powered by Pinecast. Try Pinecast for free, forever, no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-431b7d for 40% off for 4 months, and support Unmute Podcast Network.Read transcript

In this episode of Digital bytes, we are once again giving you some great tips. First, Desiree demonstrates how to find, install and use the NVDA Addon for managing audio devices. Next, Jonathan continues his series on Microsoft Powerpoint and shows you how to work with the accessible template that was created last episode with the help of ChatGPT. Finally, Chris talks about a new resource she has discovered for reading books. Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/unmute-presents-on-acb-communi/905d9c24-901b-46b6-b947-4184ada85456 This podcast is powered by Pinecast. Try Pinecast for free, forever, no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-431b7d for 40% off for 4 months, and support Unmute Podcast Network.Read transcript

In this episode of Digital Bytes, we have some more tips for you. First, Jonathan shows us how to use ChatGPT to create usable and accessible Powerpoint Templates. Next, Desiree shows how to create a group in the messages app on iOS and how to call the group. Finally, Chris shows how to avoid endlessly searching the Apple or Google stores for apps by using ChatGPT to make that process easier. Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/unmute-presents-on-acb-communi/177c1506-8705-40b2-8d18-fa5b42cbab1d This podcast is powered by Pinecast. Try Pinecast for free, forever, no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-431b7d for 40% off for 4 months, and support Unmute Podcast Network.Read transcript

In this episode of Learning Blind Tech With Desiree Renae, Desiree discusses and demonstrates language translation options. She walks through setting languages up in the Apple Translate App and demonstrates real-time translation. She also touches on Meta glasses and setting up options in the meta app for translation. Read transcript

In this edition of Digital Bytes, we once again provide a diverse set of tips. First, Jonathan discusses a tool called Writeage that installs into Microsoft Word. Writeage seamlessly converts markdown files into formatted, structured Microsoft Word documents. Next, Chris walks us through editing the homescreen on IOS. This is especially handy because you can keep all of your apps organized, either into folders, or on pages of your homescreen. Finally, Desiree delves into something we all are sadly very familliar with; incaccessible PDF documents. There is help available through ChatGPT and Desiree demonstrates how using this can change the way you think of PDF's. Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/unmute-presents-on-acb-communi/8fecc5d4-f08b-45ee-b8c7-9fa1c07ea191 This podcast is powered by Pinecast. Try Pinecast for free, forever, no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-431b7d for 40% off for 4 months, and support Unmute Podcast Network.Read transcript