Dear Mike, I am a blindcaster who has just downloaded a trial copy of CastBlaster. Unfortunately, I have encountered a number of critical factors that currently make this software impractical for use with our screen reading software. I and others in the blind community stand ready to assist you in making some minor modifications that… Finish Reading CastBlaster Mike Asked to Make the Software Accessible to Blind Podcasters

During the time I was locked out of posting to Blind Access Journal, I wrote quite a number of messages to Google’s accounts-support@google.com and blogger-support@google.com e-mail addresses at different times. When the lock out was removed, I received five replies, all containing exactly the same scripted content shown below. Yes! I am relieved this particular… Finish Reading Google’s Scripted Responses to the Concerns of the Blind

In an effort to insure ultimate control over the RSS feeds for Blind Access Journal, I have set up a redirected URL that is based on the journal’s domain name. The journal’s RSS feed may now be reached through the URL https://blindaccessjournal.com/rss as well as the already publicized FeedBurner address. The new feed currently redirects… Finish Reading New Experimental Redirected RSS Feeds

It appears that, after approximately 27 hours, the spam flag has finally been removed from Blind Access Journal. It appears this correction may have been made quietly as there have been no communications from Google as of approximately 11:45 AM MST. I am now able to post again. Look out world! Stay tuned for all… Finish Reading Spammer Flag Removed – Look Out World!

As Karen and I plan our wedding and honeymoon, you may track our progress and provide your input by visiting Darrell and Karen’s Wedding Journal blog and podcast. We look forward to seeing you there.

Shownotes Listen to this informal podcast as I chat about wedding plans, Dial-A-Ride, the Google Word Verification Petition and more. Darrell and Karen’s Wedding Journal Due to some technical issues, I was unable to resurrect wedding.shandrow.com. The new wedding blog and podcast is available at weddingjournal.wordpress.com. Google Word Verification Accessibility Petition If you haven’t yet… Finish Reading Chatter About Wedding Planning, Dial-A-Ride, Google Accessibility Petition and More

Approximately one week ago today, a support ticket was submitted to PRWeb concerning the company’s recent implementation of visual verification without an accessible alternative for blind and visually impaired users on two pages of their web site. We are ecstatic to report that this matter has been resolved on the most important page and the… Finish Reading PRWeb Makes Their Visual Verification Accessible!

We thank Jeff Bishop for the interview and his coverage of the Google Word Verification Accessibility Petition on ACB Radio’s Main Menu program on technology from a blindness perspective. Stay tuned to the Wednesday replay podcast to hear this coverage for January 25.

Feedback is now being sought concerning the letter that will accompany the Google Word Verification Accessibility Petition. This letter will be sent to Dr. Eric Schmidt and all members of Google’s board of directors. You have an opportunity to shape the content of this important correspondence. Please feel free to send your constructive feedback to… Finish Reading Google Accessibility Petition: Feedback Sought for Accompanying Cover Letter

We thank Tom Merritt and Molly Wood of the CNet Buzz Out Loud podcast for their coverage of the Google Word Verification Accessibility Petition by playing my entire voice message to their comment line.