In this approximately 13-minute podcast, take a short break from all the pandemic news and listen to us decorate our Christmas tree. We hope all of you are enjoying happy holidays this year! Please tell us how you and your family are handling social distancing, feeding yourselves and generally getting along, especially from a blind perspective, in the time of the Coronavirus. Please send an audio recording or a written message to darrell (at) blindaccessjournal (dot) com or tell us about it on o...
Dec 05, 2020•13 min
In this approximately 48-minute podcast, Allison Hilliker tries to avail herself of Maricopa County's almost-but-not-quite-accessible Braille ballot. We would like to learn about your voting experiences this year. If you haven't done so already, it is not too late! Please do everything you can to get out to the polls and vote on Election Day, Tuesday, November 3! If you encounter any trouble voting as a blind person on Election Day, please contact the National Federation of the Blind's hotline a...
Oct 30, 2020•48 min
In this approximately 37-minute podcast, Allison and Darrell Hilliker learn all about their new iRobot Roomba E5 vacuum cleaner. We would like to learn about your cleaning experiences. Do you use a robot vacuum? What techniques or technologies do you use to keep your house clean from a blindness perspective. Please tell us how you and your family are handling social distancing, feeding yourselves and generally getting along, especially from a blind perspective, in the time of the Coronavirus. Pl...
Aug 23, 2020•37 min
In this approximately 10-minute podcast, Darrell Hilliker demonstrates the use of the Teckin SP20 WiFi Smart Plug for managing the status of lights. <audio id="735577441" data-able-player data-speed-icons="animals" data-meta-type="selector"><source src=" http://blindaccessjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Teckin_SP20_WiFi_Smart_Plugs.mp3 " type="audio/mp3"></audio> Download: Lighting the World with the Teckin Wifi Smart Plug We hope the ability to turn lights on and off wi...
Jul 02, 2020•10 min
In this approximately 24-minute podcast, Allison, Allyssa, Arabella and Darrell Hilliker celebrate Easter in the time of the Coronavirus while putting together the Alex Active Monkey Kids Toddler Balance Board . <audio id="1424116029" data-able-player data-speed-icons="animals" data-meta-type="selector"><source src=" http://blindaccessjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Easter_Coronavirus.mp3 " type="audio/mp3"></audio> Download: Finding Balance: Easter in the Time of the Co...
Apr 13, 2020•24 min
In this one-hour podcast, Darrell Hilliker unboxes and demonstrates the setup of a new Eero Whole Home WiFi system from a blind person’s perspective. <audio id="779980095" data-able-player data-speed-icons="animals" data-meta-type="selector"><source src=" http://blindaccessjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Eero.mp3 " type="audio/mp3"></audio> Download: Eero Setup Demo Although not perfectly accessible in all respects, the Eero WiFi system represents a painless way to easil...
Sep 17, 2019•1 hr 1 min
In this approximately 32-minute eighth episode in the Aira in the Real World podcast series, Allison, Allyssa, Arabella and Darrell Hilliker work with Aira agent Connor to construct a paper airplane. While sighted people have enjoyed the privilege of learning from YouTube videos for many years now, we blind people have been largely locked out of this opportunity due to a lack of useful description. Thanks to Aira, we explore the creation of a paper airplane using instructions from an otherwise i...
Jun 13, 2019•32 min
In this approximately 15-minute seventh episode in the Aira in the Real World podcast series, Allyssa and Darrell Hilliker work with Aira agent Jacob to read a print copy of The Little Red Sled . While we always prefer Braille books, some relatives give our children print books, and it is nice to be able to enjoy them together. Listen or Pause: The Little Red Sled Download: The Little Red Sled We invite you to listen to our previous podcast, Exploring the World with Aira: A Candid Discussion wit...
Jan 28, 2019•15 min
In this approximately 6-minute podcast, Allison and Darrell Hilliker sing their take on the twelve days of Christmas. Listen or pause: The Twelve Inaccessibilities of Christmas Download: The Twelve Inaccessibilities of Christmas The Twelve Inaccessibilities of Christmas On the first day of Christmas, the developers gave to me: a mouse click only menu tree. On the second day of Christmas, the developers gave to me: two unlabeled buttons and a mouse click only menu tree. On the third day of Christ...
Dec 21, 2018•6 min
In this approximately 14-minute sixth episode in the Aira in the Real World podcast series, Allison, Darrell, Allyssa and Arabella Hilliker work with Aira agent Jordan to identify letters and numbers on baby bottle nipples to insure the correct flow level is selected. Listen or Pause: Check Out My Nipples Download: Check Out My Nipples For best success with breast feeding, we recommend use of preemie bottle nipples as long as possible. These typically have the letter “P” or the number “0” shown ...
Oct 13, 2018•14 min
In this approximately 35-minute fifth episode in the Aira in the Real World podcast series, Allison, Darrell, Allyssa and Arabella Hilliker unbox, describe and demonstrate the basic operation of Aira’s new Horizon system. Listen or Pause: Aira Horizon Unboxing Download: Aira Horizon Unboxing We realized soon after the recording of this podcast that, since the included Samsung J7 is placed in an Otterbox case before shipment, the phone is not as bulky as we reported. We invite you to listen to ou...
Sep 10, 2018•36 min
In this approximately 15-minute fourth episode in the Aira in the Real World podcast series, Allison, Darrell and Arabella Hilliker work with Aira agent Tai to review and label the sizes of several sets of bed sheets. Listen or Pause: Aira Bed Sheet Size Demo Download: Aira Bed Sheet Size Demo We invite you to listen to our previous podcast, Exploring the World with Aira: A Candid Discussion with Suman Kanuganti , especially if you are learning about this new service for the first time. If you a...
Aug 03, 2018•15 min
In this approximately 39-minute podcast, Allison, Darrell and Arabella Hilliker explore and demonstrate some of the accessibility features of the Element ELEFW195 19″ 720p 60Hz LED HDTV <img src="// ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=accessilife-20&l=am2&o=1&a=B00NDWJKSU " width="1" height="1" border="0" alt="" style="border:none !important; margin:0px !important;" />. Listen or pause: Element ELEFW195 Talking TV Demo Download: Element ELEFW195 Talking TV Demo We thank Aira agent...
Jun 28, 2018•40 min
In this 12-minute third episode in the Aira in the Real World podcast series, Darrell Hilliker tours a potential new assisted living home for his mother with the help of an Aira agent who provides descriptions of the home’s appearance and cleanliness. Listen or Pause: Assisted Living Home Tour Download: Assisted Living Home Tour We invite you to listen to our previous podcast, Exploring the World with Aira: A Candid Discussion with Suman Kanuganti , especially if you are learning about this new ...
Apr 13, 2018•12 min
In this 27-minute second episode in their Aira in the Real World podcast series, Allison, Allyssa and Darrell Hilliker demonstrate working with an Aira agent to locate Allyssa’s cane and the restroom in their local public library. Listen or Pause: Finding Baby Canes and Bathrooms Download: Finding Baby Canes and Bathrooms We invite you to listen to our previous podcast, Exploring the World with Aira: A Candid Discussion with Suman Kanuganti , especially if you are learning about this new service...
Feb 08, 2018•27 min
In this approximately 17-minute first episode in their Aira in the Real World podcast series, Allison and Darrell Hilliker share a recording of the fetal anatomy ultrasound of their upcoming baby with the help of description from an Aira agent. Listen or Pause: Ultrasound Description Demo Download: Ultrasound Description Demo We invite you to listen to our previous podcast, Exploring the World with Aira: A Candid Discussion with Suman Kanuganti , especially if you are learning about this new ser...
Feb 06, 2018•17 min
In this approximately 45-minute podcast, Allison, Allyssa and Darrell Hilliker talk with Dr. Denise Robinson all about her company, TechVision and her thoughts about the education of blind children and adults. Listen or Pause: Denise Robinson Download: Denise Robinson TechVisionLow-cost technology lessons for blind children and adults from a certified teacher of the visually impaired (TVI).YouTube ChannelWatch videos showcasing the educational possibilities for blind children and adults. We love...
Jul 15, 2017•45 min
In this approximately 50-minute informal podcast, Allison, Allyssa and Darrell Hilliker talk with Aira CEO Suman Kanuganti at the 2017 National Federation of the Blind Convention about this promising, new disruptive service that aims to give blind people “instant access to information” through the use of augmented reality and wearable technology. Listen or Pause: Suman Kanuganti Download: Suman Kanuganti We love hearing from our listeners! Please feel free to talk with us in the comments. What d...
Jul 13, 2017•52 min
In this approximately 10-minute podcast, Darrell Hilliker demonstrates high-frequency (HF) amateur radio operation and thanks Gary (AC7R) and his crew for the chance to spend some time on the air during Field Day weekend. Listen or Pause: Field Day Download: Field Day We love hearing from our listeners! Please feel free to talk with us in the comments. What do you like? How could we make the show better? What topics would you like us to cover on future shows? If you use Twitter, letâ€<img src...
Jun 29, 2017•10 min
This approximately one-hour podcast is an audio recording of a real-world demonstration for following a systematic plan that explores, evaluates and tests iOS apps for accessibility with Apple’s built-in VoiceOver screen reader for blind and low-vision users. The August 3, 2016 webinar was presented by Darrell Hilliker and hosted by the Arizona Technology Access Program . A video , including closed captioning, is also available. Listen or Pause: Teaching and Testing iOS App VoiceOver Accessibili...
Aug 05, 2016•1 hr 5 min
In this approximately one hour and 49 minute podcast, Allison, Darrell and baby daughter Allyssa go on an adventure through their photo library, experiencing fun and frustration with accessible and inaccessible iOS apps. Listen or Pause: Picture Imperfect Download: Picture Imperfect We found Moments by Facebook completely inaccessible with VoiceOver. Please submit feedback to Facebook’s accessibility team. We were looking for a good way to organize and store our family’s memories, photos and sto...
Aug 02, 2016•1 hr 49 min
