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bitsacb, 13 days ago to random

#ScreenReaderAlert What to Do If JAWS Can’t Read Web Pages or Email Messages – Freedom Scientific Blog
https://blog.freedomscientific.com/what-to-do-if-jaws-cant-read-web-pages-or-email-messages/

bitsacb, 14 days ago to random

Join us for Mac Bytes with Brad Snyder.

When: Tuesday May 14, 2024 8:00 PM ET. (5:00 PM PT).
We will start off the hour with some Mac news and rumors. Then we will be treated to a Mac tech tidbit. We will round out the hour with questions from attendees.
This time, we take a look at the QuickNav commander, and the changes to this feature introduced along with macOS Sonoma.

bitsacb, 1 month ago to random

Re: Last boosted post Bits knows of at least 2 who've been afflicted with the Apple ID password reset prompt. We'll be monitoring closely and will boost all subsequent updates for this issue.

bitsacb, 1 month ago to random

Join us for Basics With BITS on ACB Community.

When: Saturday April 27 at 3:00 PM ET. (12:00 PM PT)
as
this month, we look at Conquering the Keyboard. Windows trainer and accessibility specialist Dean Martineau will offer you some surprising reassurance, suggest some strategies for taking charge, and making the keyboard truly yours.
Join the presentation on Zoom, ACB Media 5, or on Clubhouse.

bitsacb, 1 month ago to random

Join us for a panel discussion presented by members of the BITS Education Committee as they discuss online training resources for mastering both the Microsoft Office Suite and your Screen Reader. Both free and paid independent study options will be discussed by our panel. When: Wednesday April 17 at 8:00 PM ET. (5:00 PM PT). This is a Bits members only event. To learn more visit: https://bits-acb.org
And to join us visit: http://www.joinbits.org

bitsacb, 1 month ago to random

This could be of interest to our friends so we share: Newly updated Windows Screen Reader Keystroke Compendium: Covering JAWS, NVDA, and N – National Braille Press

In braille (1 small volume), BRF, and Word: $12.00
https://shop.nbp.org/collections/hot-off-the-press/products/windows-screen-reader-keystroke-compendium-2024-update

bitsacb, 2 months ago to random

Please join Bits for an Introduction to Discord presented by Herbie Allen.
When: Wednesday March 13 at 8:00 PM ET (5:00 PM PT).

Join BITS and Herbie Allen, as he tries to help you make sense of Discord.
Herbie will cover Discord on the iPhone, Windows, and the Mac, doing his best to help make sense of it all.

bitsacb, 2 months ago to random

Please join us for Basics With BITS on ACB Community. When: Saturday March 9 at 3:00 PM ET (12:00 PM PT) Join BITS, as we get down to basics and provide a gentle helping hand to assist you in becoming more confident using your technology.
For this inaugural presentation, BITS Education Committee Chair Deborah Armstrong will demonstrate how to overcome the challenges of learning to surf the web, when using both NVDA and JAWS. Join the presentation on Zoom, ACB Media 5, or on Clubhouse.

bitsacb, 3 months ago to random

Please join Herbie Allen for Apple Bytes. When: Wednesday February 28, at 8:00 PM ET (5:00 PM PT).

Join BITS and Herbie Allen,
Herbie will share tips and tricks for getting the most out of your Apple devices, and there will be time for questions from attendees. Herbie will dive into the iPhone’s Settings. Learn how to do things from adjusting Bluetooth, WiFi, personalizing Ringtones, Check for updates, and much more! You will learn how to make the phone work for you.

bitsacb, 3 months ago to random

Please join Deborah Armstrong for a BITS members only presentation: Taking Control of Your Groups.io Email.

When: Wednesday February 14 at 8:00 PM ET. (5:00 PM PT. In this presentation, Debee Armstrong will demonstrate accessing your groups.io email using the web interface. Once you become proficient with using the groups.io web interface, you will never feel overwhelmed with all of your group email again!
To become a member of Bits visit: HTTP://www.joinbits.org

bitsacb, 3 months ago to random

The Presentations & Email Management committees announce:
Please join Debbie Hazelton, and the BITS Email Management team for a special members only presentation: Email Tips and Tricks.
When: Thursday February 1st at 8:00 PM ET (5:00 PM PT).

In this presentation, Debbie and her team will be covering the following:

• Email lists, changes and new moderators
• Groups..io basics
• And a little bit about email etiquette

bitsacb, 3 months ago to random

En-Vision America announces: i.d. mate Database Updates to be
Discontinued October 2026

In January 2021, we announced the discontinuation of the i.d. mate Galaxy bar code scanner. Further to this, En-Vision America announces the discontinuation of all i.d. mate database updates as of October 30, 2026.

The last database update will be launched in late October 2026. Until this time, i.d. mate customers can continue to expect bi-annual updates.

bitsacb, 4 months ago to random

We at Bits are thrilled to find that we’re 1 follower away from 80 and 21 away from 100. We appreciate you and are so grateful you’ve chosen to engage with us here. To learn more about who we are and what Bits is all about visit our official Site: https://bits-acb.org
And to join us and partake of all membership affords visit our site for joining Bits: http://www.joinbits.org

pneumasolutions, 4 months ago to accessibility

Calling all current and prospective @bitsacb members! Beginning February 1st, we are offering an additional 30 minutes a day for our first of its kind #remoteIncidentManager! That's in addition to the 30 minutes allotted to all users for free. Join BITS and receive a full hour a day to provide best in class accessible #RemoteDesktop technical support!
https://joinbits.org
#accessibility #inclusivity #BreakingBarriers #BITS

bitsacb, 4 months ago to random

BITS on the Rim Special Announcement
When: Monday January 15 8:00 PM ET 5:00 PM PT.
Join this event via Zoom ACB Media 5, or on Clubhouse. Learn more about all the happenings with Bits a thriving, exciting affiliate of ACB. We have major announcements
we are making at this event for those that are BITS members. Good things come
to those that join us. It is a culture that empowers each and every member to achieve whatever they wish through the use of
technology, companionship, and community.

bitsacb, 4 months ago to random

Due to an unforeseen technical administrative glitch we need to temporarily stop our membership dues moratorium from Thursday January 11, 2024, through
Monday morning January 15, 2024, at which point it will resume.
We ask for, and thank you in advance for your patience as we endeavor to remedy this situation so we can continue to welcome new and returning members
and serve you to the best of our ability.
This moratorium will resume Monday January 15th. Thank you for your understanding.

bitsacb, 4 months ago to random

Hi Bits friends just wanted to let you know our profile on Mastodon has been updated with our 2 websites of note for easy reference when needed. For more about Bits visit https://bits-acb.org And to become a member visit http://www.joinbits.org

bitsacb, 4 months ago to random

Bits welcomes and congratulates our newest life members. We're humbled and proud to have you in our midst; and know you'll bring a wealth of wisdom, knowledge and greatness to all of us. For more about Bits visit https://bits-acb.org And to become a member visit http://www.joinbits.org

JeffBishop, 4 months ago to random

Free Python training offered to BITS members. Sign up for BITS as this is an exclusive to the affiliate. Sign up here: http://www.joinbits.org

bitsacb, 4 months ago to random

Sunday Edition with BITS President Jeff Bishop sharing what’s new with BITS & what’s up with those trial memberships. BITS has a lot in the pipeline for their members & will share their vision of membership in the ever changing landscape of not for profit organizations. In our 2nd hour Jeff welcomes BITS TECH Guru’s to answer questions about any TECH you may have or want. Live Sunday at 1pm ET on ACB Media 1; or wherever you get your podcasts by asking for ACB Sunday Edition with Anthony.

bitsacb, 4 months ago to random

We didn't see #ACBNational posting about this but for the benefit of our Bits friends who might be interested: Just one more day until the Big Event!
Sunday is New Year’s Eve! It’s also the fourth annual ACB Community-athon! Watch the ACB-Community-events
daily schedule for Zoom information, listen on ACB Media 5. You can help us reach our goal of raising $15,000 to support ACB Community. For every $25 donated, your name will be placed in a drawing!

www.tinyurl.com/communityathon2023

bitsacb, 4 months ago to random

Thanks @doubletap for the follow it's lovely to have you here. We appreciate all of your great work.

bitsacb, 5 months ago to random

From all of us in Bits we send to everyone warmest wishes for joy filled and nourishing holidays and comfort to those who need that as well to buoy your heart, soul, and spirit; and a happy and healthy New Year to come. For more about tech from a #Blind and #LowVision perspective come and join us at http://www.joinbits.org

bitsacb, 7 months ago to random

BITS is alive and well. Please join us - http://www.bits-acb.org