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In this special episode of the Maccessibility podcast, we speak to blind recording engineer Slau Halatyn, who has long been working with Digidesign and now Avid, to improve VoiceOver support in ProTools, the premier audio production software system. Avid has recently decided to make voiceOver accessibility an integrity part of its UI development and in-house testing, and Slau is here to give us all the details. This development is yet another example of how patience and cordial engagement with developers can yield remarkable results.

In this episode, we discuss Apple’s recent announcements and more. Our live stream was unavailable in the aftermath of the storm that devastated the east coast of North America. Our thoughts are with those impacted by the storm. Our next live stream is scheduled for 15/November at 12:00 PM EST/9:00 AM PST. Listen live on our web site, and interact with us on Twitter with the #VOLive hashtag. Topics discussed include: Apple’s 23/October event. New MacBookPro, iMac, and Mac Mini products. The iPad mini. iBooks 3.0’s accessibility enhancements for PDF documents. Changes to Apple’s executive team. Matt Gemmell’s Accessibility Heroes and Villains piece, and the importance of developers advocating accessibility to other developers. App.net and accessible clients.

In this episode, the knights discuss iPhone 5, Sound Forge for Mac, and much more. This show was streamed live on 18/October. Topics in this show included: Apple’s event scheduled for 23/October Apple’s patent for dynamic TTS characterization iPhone 5 The pros and cons of using Fleksy The accessibility of Sound Forge for Mac The Magazine by Marco Arment Adobe’s decision to discontinue Flash accessibility development for OS X FireFox’s preliminary VoiceOver support GuideDogs.org.uk’s concept video of Inspiring Technologies of the future You can listen live to our next podcast on Thursday 01/November from 9:00 AM PT/12:00 PM ET. We will also be streaming live discussion during Apple’s 23/October event from 10:00 AM PT/1:00 PM ET.

In this episode of the Maccessibility Round Table Podcast, the knights are joined by their newest comrade, John Panarese, and discuss a range of topics, (listed below). This show was streamed live on 04/October, and our next live stream will be on 18/October at 12:00 PM EDT, 9:00 AM PDT. click or tap the “Listen Live” link in the navigation bar to tune in, and interact with us on Twitter. We welcome the newest knight John Panarese from MacForTheBlind.com We explain the recent site redesign and shift in focus of Maccessibility.net We discuss the recent accessibility advocacy by mainstream iOS developer Marco Arement We talk about Instapaper We explore some of the changes in iOS 6 VoiceOver accessibility, including the new Maps We examine some issues in iOS 6 and how to work around them

In this episode, the knights offer up some picks of great software for OS X and iOS. Darcy’s picks - Zombies, Run!, PlugBug, and OnePassword. M.J.’s picks - iBoostUp, Jango Radio, and Lock Screen. Holly’s picks - BlindSide, Frotz, and VoiceBook VO. Eric’s picks - Voice Assistant, W&Y Pages, and Where’s My Rubber Ducky? Cara’s pick - The Night Sky Josh’s picks - TextExpander, GoodReads, and Ita, Lists You Like Also, if you’ve seen our white mice, do let us know!

In this episode, our knights discuss the WWDC key note announcements from Apple, including the new MacBookPro with Retina Display, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, iOS 6, and more. Our Twitter listeners try to start a campaign for Josh to go by MountainLionCourt to commemorate the launch of Apple’s new Mac OS, and, if you stay tuned after the credits, we offer some behind the scenes outtakes.

In episode #20 of the Round Table, our knights discuss Apple’s iBooks announcement, OS X 10.7.3, Apple’s blow-out sales, and a few other things. Note: This podcast was recorded two weeks ago. We apologize for the unforeseen delay in release, and promise discussion of OS X Mountain Lion on our next show.

In this episode, we welcome Kevin Reeves to the round table, take a moment to mention changes in iOS 5.0.1, and then the knights offer their hardware and software picks. M.J.’s picks Blogger for iOS Steve Jackson’s Sorcery! The Shamutanti Hills Translator with Voice Google Chrome Canary Steve’s Picks Boxwave iPhone Case with Keyboard YoruFukurou Eric’s picks Godville iCatcher Holly’s picks DownCast Link That Word Lite Word+ Darcy’s picks Secrets Blue Yeti King’s Corner Kevin’s picks MarsEdit Pocket No Agenda Audio Bop Cara’s picks TextSoap Data Rescue Seamless Food Delivery Josh’s picks Meanwhile for iOS King of Dragon Pass AppleTV

In episode 18 of the Mac-cessibility Round Table Podcast, the knights answer questions submitted by users via email and Twitter. Topics range from advice for new switchers, productivity, use of iOS and Mac applications, and more. We’d like to thank everyone who sent in questions. If you have a question you’d like to have answered on a future show, or if you would like to let us know your thoughts on the Q&A format, feel free to drop us a note here.

In this episode of the Mac-cessibility Round Table Podcast, the knights discuss the latest features of iOS 5 (including VoiceOver), accessibility improvements in Xcode 4.2, VoiceOver changes in AppleTV 4.4, Siri, and the new iPhone 4S. Also, on 29/October/2011, the knights will be recording a special Q&A episode of the podcast. You can send your questions into ask at maccessibility.net, or interact with us live at 1:00 PM ET, 10:00 AM PT on Twitter using the hashtag #VOLive. Further details are forthcoming.

In episode #16, the knights share their thoughts on the loss of the man who made so many new things possible for all of us. After, as Steve Jobs would have undoubtedly wanted, we discuss the latest addition from Cupertino to delight Apple users, the iPhone 4S, and what we think of the new Siri technology included in it.

In this episode of the Mac-cessibility Round Table Podcast, our knights discuss, primarily, Mac OS X 10.7 Lion and its new accessibility features, especially the new features found in VoiceOver RoaringApps.com - A site to check the Lion compatibility of your applications Tunesify Lite - A Mac app for converting FLAC files to a more useful format Hanging with Friends Free - A Hangman game that is mostly accessible with VoiceOver

In this episode of the Mac-cessibility ROund Table Podcast, our knights are magically and revolutionarily transformed into Macateers, braving the Mac and iOS AppStores to bring you their favorite third-party software picks to use with your Apple devices and VoiceOver. Group pick: The Macalope Darcy’s picks: YoruFukurou WorthWhile Sudoku Tablet Holly’s picks: SlingPlayer Mobile 7 Little Words Cards Alone Josh’s picks: Tagalicious Sound Studio Podcaster for iPhone M.J.’s picks: NewsRack for Mac MacJournal StoryMill Eric’s picks: Ariadne GPS NewsRack for iPhone/iPad Leonard Maltin’s Movie Guide Cara’s picks: VizWiz Looktell Money Reader MarsEdit

In this episode of the Mac-cessibility Round Table Podcast, our knights discuss their thoughts on Apple’s recent announcements, including iOS 5, iCloud, and the announced new features coming in VoiceOver for OS X Lion.

In this episode of the Mac-cessibility ROund Table Podcast, our knights discuss the newly unveiled iPad II, the new publicly available details on Apple’s upcoming Mac OS X 10.7 Lion release, the new MacBook Pros, and more. Notes: Darcy’s pick - TextExpander M.J.’s picks - BopIt and PlainText Josh’s pick - Magic Trackpad Cara’s pick - Fandango Movies Holly’s pick - DraftPad

The Mac-cessibility "Outside the Box" podcast is a chance to hear what the mainstream Apple media’s perceptions are of Apple’s accesibility efforts, as well as get a fresh perspective on what Apple has accomplished thus far. In our first episode, we chat with Adam Christianson, host of the MacCast, one of the first and longest running Apple related podcasts. Adam describes his first awareness of accessibility, how that has increased over the years as Apple has introduced new features into its products, and more.

In this episode, our knights discuss The Mac AppStore, the inaccessibility of e-reader apps, the launch of iPhone 4 on Verizon, audio games, the increasing numbers of assistive technology apps for iOS, and more. Show notes: Matt Gemmel and the Case for Accessibility on iOS Josh’s pick - DollyDrive Eric’s pick - Star Wars Books and Timeline Holly’s picks - Incase Compact Backpack and Apple Wireless Keyboard Darcy’s picks - RadioShift and Global Video M.J.’s picks - DJ for Mac and EverNote

In this episode of the Round Table, our knights discuss iOS 4.2, the exciting addition of VoiceOver to the AppleTV, and get side tracked once or twice. Blog from OutOfTheDarkness on activating VOiceOver on the AppleTV without sighted assistance, among other things.

In this episode of the Round Table, our knights discuss FaceTime for the Mac, iLife 11 accessibility enhancements, (including GarageBand), and more. Notes: Holly’s picks - NewsRack for iOS and The AppStore Pundit podcast Darcy’s picks - Hazel for Mac and RememberTheMilk.com (service) M.J.’s picks - oMoby for iOS and StoryMill for Mac Josh’s pick - TweetList for iOS

In this special edition episode of the Mac-cessibility Round Table podcast, we discuss today’s release of iOS 4.1 for iPhone and iPod touch, which includes a number of enhancements for VoiceOver users, including bug fixes, enhanced web browsing, and extensive BlueTooth keyboard support.