Access Tech Live

About Access Tech Live

Access Tech Live is a weekly live broadcast dedicated to exploring the world of technology through the lens of accessibility. Our mission is to make tech conversations inclusive, engaging, and useful for everyone. Each episode features live interviews, hands-on reviews, and discussions that highlight how technology impacts people with disabilities and the wider community. Created and produced by Double Tap Productions, the show is hosted by Steven Scott and Marc Aflalo—two broadcasters with decades of experience and a passion for accessible technology. With honesty, curiosity, and a touch of humor, they dive into the latest innovations while keeping accessibility front and center. More than a show about gadgets, Access Tech Live is a platform for meaningful conversations at the intersection of technology, accessibility, and disability. YouTube: @accesstechlive Instagram: @accesstechlive TikTok: @accesstechlive Produced by Aflalo Communications Inc. (⁠www.aflalo.com⁠)

Publisher

Double Tap Productions

Category

education · news · technology

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

14 Sept 2023

Latest episode

2 Oct 2025

Latest episodes

44 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   2 Oct 2025

   Amazon’s Fall Lineup for Accessible Homes and APTN on Truth, Language, and Storytelling

   #Accessibility #AmazonEcho #TruthAndReconciliation Amazon’s new Echo lineup, Alexa Plus availability, Fire TV’s Vega OS, and Ring’s 4K doorbells meet accessibility and privacy questions. We also recognize Canada’s National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and speak with APTN about Indigenous storytelling and language preservation. We open with Amazon’s fall announcements: Echo Dot Max and Echo Studio with dual-speaker power, custom processors, and smarter pairing for home audio. Echo Show 8 and 11 shift to fixed screens with tighter smart-home integrations for recipes, calls, and cameras. Fire TV gets a fresh start with Vega OS that promises faster performance and better accessibility than previous builds. Ring updates arrive with 4K video, sleeker designs, facial recognition, custom greetings, and a new Search Party feature that crowdsources help for lost pets. We weigh the convenience of AI-powered features against privacy and reliability concerns many users share. A key caveat: Alexa Plus continues a limited rollout. Early access is mostly U.S.-only for now, with support promised on new Echo devices. We call out the impact on blind and low-vision users who rely on hands-free voice control and expect parity across English-speaking regions. In the second half, we mark Canada’s National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and welcome APTN’s Director of Online Content, Lisa Ducharme. We discuss narrative sovereignty, the shift from oral tradition to digital platforms, and the real challenges of supporting 60+ Indigenous languages across modern systems. We explore how access, on-demand streaming, and community-driven language revitalization can preserve culture at scale while keeping stories accurate and in the right hands. Like and subscribe for weekly conversations on accessible tech. Share your thoughts in the comments: Which Amazon update matters most to you, and how should AI balance convenience with privacy? For show updates, follow @AccessTechLive across social platforms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2. 

   25 Sept 2025

   ATIA 2025: The Most Useful Accessibility Tech You Can Use Today

   ATIA 2025 showcases real-world accessibility tech you can use today—from tactile learning with the Braille Doodle to AI-powered vision tools like Patriot ViewPoint and interactive tactile graphics with Tactonom Reader Flex. Discover what actually helps people learn, work, and navigate—right now. Courtesy of Anat Nulman (https://www.linkedin.com/in/anatnulman) We take you on a tour of five standout innovations featured at ATIA. TouchPad Pro’s Braille Doodle blends braille instruction with a tactile drawing surface and reusable stencils—making literacy and creativity more engaging for kids and adults. WithinSight’s WS1 wireless magnifier pairs a compact camera with the screens people already own to help those with low vision read mail, follow recipes, and see appliance controls at home. For power users, Irie-AT’s MirrorPad Pro acts like a 4K command center: control your Android phone on a large display, adjust contrast, zoom, and even split your view. Patriot Vision updates its ViewPoint wearable with voice commands, OCR, wireless charging, and new Voice AI that reads handwriting and scans barcodes—useful for everything from crafting to grocery shopping. Finally, Inventivio’s Tactonom Reader Flex brings tactile graphics to life—guiding your finger with audio cues, identifying map locations, exploring 3D models, and even quizzing you interactively for independent, precise learning. Like, comment, and subscribe for more accessibility-first tech coverage. Share this video with someone who could benefit from these tools, and tell us which device you want a deeper hands-on with next. Relevant Links TouchPad Pro Foundation (Braille Doodle): https://www.touchpadprofoundation.org/ WithinSight (WS1 Wireless Magnifier): https://www.withinsightnow.com/ Irie-AT (MirrorPad Pro): https://irie-at.com/product/mirrorpad-pro/ Patriot Vision Industries (ViewPoint, Voice AI): https://patriotvisionindustries.com/ Inventivio (Tactonom Reader Flex): https://www.tactonom.com/en/ #Accessibility #AssistiveTech #ATIA ATIA 2025, accessibility technology, assistive technology, Braille Doodle, TouchPad Pro, WithinSight WS1, wireless magnifier, Irie-AT MirrorPad Pro, Patriot ViewPoint, Voice AI OCR, reads handwriting, barcode scanning, Tactonom Reader Flex, tactile graphics, low vision tools, blind technology, inclusive education Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3. 

   22 Sept 2025

   AirPods Pro 3, Meta’s Ray-Ban Displays & iOS 26: What Actually Matters for Accessibility

   #Accessibility #AssistiveTech #metaconnect AirPods Pro 3 hands-on meets Meta’s new Ray-Ban display glasses and iOS 26 accessibility. We compare tiny tweaks vs must-have upgrades, and break down what MetaConnect’s “neural wristband” could mean for assistive tech. Marc Aflalo and Steven Scott open with MetaConnect’s rocky live demo and why real-time demos still matter. They dive into Meta’s Ray-Ban display glasses—what the on-lens visuals and neural wristband promise for people with motor disabilities—and why today’s audio-first smart glasses (Ray-Ban/Oakley Vanguard) may be the more practical win right now. Steven explains why wraparound frames and a centered camera can help blind and low-vision users with glare reduction and document capture. The conversation shifts to Apple’s fall updates: first impressions of iOS 26, WatchOS, and macOS, including accessibility bugs, VoiceOver quirks, and why on-device transcription inside Shortcuts could be a sleeper feature once labeling issues are fixed. Marc shares early hands-on with AirPods Pro 3: better fit options, stronger ANC/transparency, louder Find My speaker, and new heart-rate tracking for workouts. They compare Apple Watch Series 11 vs SE3 and discuss who should consider upgrading. Finally, they talk iPhone options—Air vs 17 vs 16/16E—through an accessibility lens, touching on weight, audio (mono vs stereo), MagSafe, battery life, and real-world usability. Like, comment, and subscribe to support accessible tech coverage. Tell us what you want tested next—Ray-Ban displays, AirPods Pro 3, iOS 26 features, or Apple Watch comparisons—and we’ll put it on the bench. Access Tech Live is a weekly show that explores the world of technology and accessibility. Hosted by Steven Scott and Marc Aflalo, two experts in the field of assistive technology, the show features panel guests and in-depth discussions on how tech impacts people with all kinds of disabilities. Whether it’s specialist gear or consumer devices, Access Tech Live brings you the latest news, reviews, and interviews on how technology can enhance the lives of people with disabilities. Tune in every Thursday to learn more about the intersection of technology and accessibility. Access Tech Live is the show that informs and educates you on all things tech and accessibility. Don’t miss it! Learn more about Access Tech live Twitter https://x.com/accesstechlive Instagram https://www.instagram.com/accesstechlive Facebook https://www.facebook.com/accesstechlive TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@accesstechlive Email feedback@accesstechlive.com Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more exciting content! https://www.youtube.com/@AccessTechLive?sub_confirmation=1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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