Accessibility-focused Mastodon question.
I’m currently using the Enafore web client and generally like it. I’ve been seeing some chatter about FastSM, and I’m curious how it compares in real use.
Has anyone here used Enafore and then switched to FastSM? If so, how is it with a screen reader, and what feels different or better (or worse)?
I don’t have much energy for trial-and-error right now, so firsthand experiences would be especially helpful.
#Mastodon #Accessibility #ScreenReaders #BlindTech @mastoblind @main

I tested OpenAI’s new ChatGPT Atlas browser for Mac with VoiceOver. The built-in AI is impressive—especially Gmail prompts like “Summarize unread emails.” But major accessibility issues remain, from unlabeled buttons to missing feedback when typing.
I believe in Atlas’s potential and want to help make it better.
Read my review: taylorarndt.substack.com/p/acc…
#Accessibility #A11y #OpenAI #ChatGPTAtlas #BlindTech #InclusiveDesign

Perspective AT is now in beta.
It’s a new iPhone app that provides on-device answers to assistive technology questions—private, accessible, and built with Apple Intelligence on iOS 26.
Read the full announcement: taylorarndt.substack.com/p/per…
#Accessibility #AssistiveTechnology #BlindTech #AppleIntelligence #iOS26 #ATCommunity #Inclusion

Mobility isn’t just instinct—it’s training. Knowing how to use a white cane, feel your shoreline, and rely on your ears and feet takes time and guidance.
Until you’ve been taught, it’s hard to understand what you’re missing.
Double Tap: Where blind people talk tech! dltap.com/46rVTpe
#BlindTech #DoubleTap #Mobility #Orientation #CaneSkills #DisabilitySupport

ChatGPT’s Mac app now records meetings, but it’s nearly unusable with VoiceOver.
Buttons are unlabeled, transcripts are hard to access, and navigation is broken for blind users.
Full write-up: taylorarndt.substack.com/p/cha…
Demo: youtube.com/watch?v=nGhfTH1ZNW…
OpenAI needs to include accessibility in every release. This one missed the mark.
#Accessibility #ChatGPT #VoiceOver #MacAccessibility #BlindTech #InclusiveTech

New on Substack: my first newsletter is live.
In this issue:
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A preview of the Perspective Voices app
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Waymo accessibility challenges in Austin
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Updates on Rabbit R1 and Notion accessibility
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Paid tiers now open
Read it here:
open.substack.com/pub/taylorar…
#Accessibility #BlindTech #AI #Waymo #Notion #Substack #TechForGood

I bought the Rabbit R1 — even though it’s not for me
As a blind tech user, I knew the R1 wouldn’t be accessible.
But I bought it anyway. Why?
Because if we aren’t testing and speaking up, accessibility won’t improve. Inclusion starts with showing up.
In my latest blog post, I explain why blind voices are essential in AI—and what I hope comes from this.
📖 Read:
open.substack.com/pub/taylorar…
#RabbitR1 #Accessibility #BlindTech #AI #Inclusion #FediTech #DisabilityJustice

Learn how to use the macOS Terminal with VoiceOver in our free, interactive course!
Starting 2 weeks from tomorrow!!!
🔹 Master terminal navigation
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💡 This course is FREE while it's running! After completion, it will become a paid course.
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Don't miss out on this opportunity!
#FreeCourse #Accessibility #VoiceOver #MacOS #Terminal #BlindTech

🚀 Want more control over what JAWS says?
Our new episode is here! I walk you through using the Dictionary Manager to customize JAWS for a faster, smoother workflow. Catch it now! 🎧 #UnmutePresents #JAWS #Accessibility #BlindTech pinecast.com/listen/2225898f-b… @freedomscientific