Assistive Technology Hot Corner
Latest Episodes
Unbroken Episode 1: The Rupture
Unbroken: A Family's Journey Of Love, Faith, And Survival. Episode 1: The Rupture Produced by: Unity Access Media and AT Hot Corner Podcast Directed by: Israel Cazares Hosted by: Mike Mote Music used under license at: pond5.com Special thanks to: Ryan Har
Major Software Updates
This month, both JAWS for Windows and Apple IOS announced major software updates, and Mike Mote is here to preview everything IOS 17 and the JAWS 2024 public beta have to offer.First, Mike shares a critical analysis of built-in accessibility in IOS 1
August 2023 Edition: Accessible Entertainment on a Budget
The Hot Corner is back after a two-month hiatus, and football season is coming up. This month, we're focusing on accessible entertainment on a budget using SiriusXM and an HDHomeRun.Mike shows us how to navigate the SiriusXM streaming website with it
Advocacy and Accountability: A Panel Discussion for Global Accessibility Awareness Day
This month, we discuss the progress we've made in advocacy and accountability to make technology accessible. Our team looks back on the very first accessible devices they each used as a child. We also stress the importance of educating the public through
Microsoft Edge Immersive Reader and Favorites
Mike Mote takes a deep dive into the Microsoft Edge immersive reader on this month's episode. You'll learn about:How to use ReadAloud with its built-in natural voices to read the contents of a news article while skipping past the menu of navigation l
February 2023 Edition: JAWS Update Enhancements
Several JAWS update enhancements have been released in the latest build of JAWS 2023. Mike Mote discusses a few highlights, including scripts for the desktop version of Whatsapp. The update adds an easier way to manage notifications and rules, as well as
January 2023 Edition: Microsoft Teams for Web + OCR with JAWS
This month's episode features demonstrations of Microsoft Teams for Web and OCR with JAWS. Our goal is to make you as productive with your assistive technology as possible, and we hope you can make use of this information in your professional life. In
December 2022 Edition: IOS 16.2 And JAWS for Android?
IOS 16.2 has dropped and includes a few exciting additions. And yes, you read that right: JAWS for Android is coming to a self-service kiosk near you.Our resident IOS genius, Israel Cazares, shares an overview of the latest enhancements and security u
AT Hot Corner November 2022: Microsoft Teams, The Good, The Bad, And The Reality
The bulk of this month's episode reviews the accessibility and performance of Microsoft Teams, the office collaboration program baked into Office 365 that tis gaining wide acceptance in professional settings. Mike reviews the pros and cons and shares how
October 2022 Support Group: National Disability Employment Awareness Month
This month's program shines the spotlight on National Disability Employment Awareness Month. The often-repeated statistic among disability advocates is the 70% unemployment rate in the blind community, with some agencies recording it as high as 76%. Today