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Braille on Android & The Politics of Accessibility

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In today's episode, we explore two major topics in the world of accessible technology. First, we dive into Braille display support on Android 15, with expert insights from Matthew Horspool of the Braillists Foundation. What does the return of Bluetooth HID support mean for Braille users on Android, and will it finally solve long-standing compatibility issues?
Then, we shift gears into the politics of accessibility, with guest Brian Deconinck, who shares his thoughts on the intersection of accessibility, technology, and government policy. With accessibility regulations evolving globally, we discuss whether companies can sustain accessibility efforts without strict regulations and how social media plays a role in advocacy.
🔊 Plus, we cover:
✅ Why HID Braille support matters on Android
✅ The ongoing battle between Google and Humanware
✅ How accessibility has always been political
✅ The history of digital accessibility and its early pioneers
✅ Why accessibility and usability must go hand-in-hand
✅ The role of regulation in accessibility today
Links & Resources
Braillists Foundation: braillists.org
Brian Deconinck’s article The Politics of Accessibility: briandeconinck.com

Get in touch with Double Tap by emailing us [email protected] or by call 1-877-803-4567 and leave us a voicemail. You can also now contact us via Whatsapp on 1-613-481-0144 or visit doubletaponair.com/whatsapp to connect. We are also across social media including X, Mastodon and Facebook. Double Tap is available daily on AMI-audio across Canada, on podcast worldwide and now on YouTube.

Chapter Markers:
00:00 Intro
02:53 Understanding Bluetooth HID Support for Braille Displays
11:52 The Politics of Accessibility

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In today's episode, we explore two major topics in the world of accessible technology. First, we dive into Braille display support on Android 15, with expert insights from Matthew Horspool of the Braillists Foundation. What does the return of Bluetooth HID support mean for Braille users on Android, and will it finally solve long-standing compatibility issues?
Then, we shift gears into the politics of accessibility, with guest Brian Deconinck, who shares his thoughts on the intersection of accessibility, technology, and government policy. With accessibility regulations evolving globally, we discuss whether companies can sustain accessibility efforts without strict regulations and how social media plays a role in advocacy.
🔊 Plus, we cover:
✅ Why HID Braille support matters on Android
✅ The ongoing battle between Google and Humanware
✅ How accessibility has always been political
✅ The history of digital accessibility and its early pioneers
✅ Why accessibility and usability must go hand-in-hand
✅ The role of regulation in accessibility today
Links & Resources
Braillists Foundation: braillists.org
Brian Deconinck’s article The Politics of Accessibility: briandeconinck.com

Get in touch with Double Tap by emailing us [email protected] or by call 1-877-803-4567 and leave us a voicemail. You can also now contact us via Whatsapp on 1-613-481-0144 or visit doubletaponair.com/whatsapp to connect. We are also across social media including X, Mastodon and Facebook. Double Tap is available daily on AMI-audio across Canada, on podcast worldwide and now on YouTube.

Chapter Markers:
00:00 Intro
02:53 Understanding Bluetooth HID Support for Braille Displays
11:52 The Politics of Accessibility

Find Double Tap online: YouTube, Double Tap Website

Join the conversation and add your voice to the show either by calling in, sending an email or leaving us a voicemail!

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 1-877-803-4567

  continue reading

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