accessibility features

On this episode of Shaun of the Shed, host Shaun Preece explores the hand gestures feature of the Apple Watch, a game-changer for users who are blind or partially sighted. Shaun guides listeners through setting up and using pinch and clench gestures for easy navigation without needing to touch the screen. His practical tips, combined with personal anecdotes from his travels, make this episode an engaging and informative guide on enhancing accessibility with Apple technology.

Highlights:

• Show Open (00:00)
• Using Apple Watch While Traveling (00:39)
• “New” Double Tap Feature (01:41)
• How to Use Hand Gestures on Apple Watch - Intro (02:34)
• How to Set Up Hand Gestures (02:58)
• Clench, Tap & Other Gestures (04:51)
• Activating Hand Gestures (06:16)
• Taptic Time & Magic Tap (07:35)
• Raise to Wake Feature (08:06)
• Hand Gestures Demo (09:45)
• Show Close (12:19)

About Shaun of the Shed

Shaun of the Shed gives those new to the world of technology a helping hand with everything from using a screen reader or smart speakers to unboxing and starting up a new computer.

Host Shaun Preece is an audio producer from Manchester who has a real passion for technology. Despite being born with a visual impairment, Shaun's sight has worsened over the years and as such he has depended more on assistive technology.

You can also hear Shaun on AMI's Double Tap podcast, airing weekly at noon Eastern on AMI-audio or download it from your favourite podcast platform.

About AMI

AMI is a not-for-profit media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians who are blind or partially sighted. Operating three broadcast services, AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French, AMI’s vision is to establish and support a voice for Canadians with disabilities, representing their interests, concerns and values through inclusion, representation, accessible media, reflection, representation and portrayal.

Learn more at AMI.ca

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When I’m prepping for a keynote, I love to spend time talking to the client about their DEI goals and current state. Between all these conversations, research for 5 Things, and research for my book, Inclusive 360, I think I figured out the winning formula for meaningful DEI progress: Purpose + Strategy + Accountability (PSA). 

It sounds simple but we all know it’s not easy. Let me break it down:

• Purpose must be a people-first message that employees can rally around. Leaders should also share their own individual purposes.
• Strategy must be holistic and organization-wide, not simply workshops and coaching, not simply hiring more underrepresented talent.
• Accountability must be for all managers, or everyone, if you'd like, where engagement in or progress on DEI goals is a part of performance reviews.

Here are the good vibes I found this week:

1. LinkedIn Adds New Accessibility Features, Including Auto-Captions on Videos
2. Software Helps Employers Fix Problematic Feedback Language Before It’s Delivered
3. ‘The Whole Country Shines With a Huge Rainbow’: Same-Sex Marriage Legal in All Mexican States
4. Diwali Will Be a Public School Holiday in New York City Starting in 2023
5. Disney Expands Costume Options For Children With Disabilities

Read the full blog here: https://www.theequalityinstitute.com/equality-insights-blog/5-things-the-dei-psa

To learn more about Toby and his company, Mildon - visit: https://www.mildon.co.uk/

This episode originally aired October 31, 2022

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When I’m prepping for a keynote, I love to spend time talking to the client about their DEI goals and current state. Between all these conversations, research for 5 Things, and research for my book, Inclusive 360, I think I figured out the winning formula for meaningful DEI progress: Purpose + Strategy + Accountability (PSA). 

It sounds simple but we all know it’s not easy. Let me break it down:

• Purpose must be a people-first message that employees can rally around. Leaders should also share their own individual purposes.
• Strategy must be holistic and organization-wide, not simply workshops and coaching, not simply hiring more underrepresented talent.
• Accountability must be for all managers, or everyone, if you'd like, where engagement in or progress on DEI goals is a part of performance reviews.

Consider Purpose + Strategy + Accountability (PSA) as a three-legged stool that wobbles depending on what’s missing (a metaphor borrowed from the book Unleashed). In a short conversation with a client, that framework will allow our team to quickly identify the areas of opportunity that can move the needle most quickly. I love that we get to do this stuff!

Here are the good vibes I found this week:

1. LinkedIn Adds New Accessibility Features, Including Auto-Captions on Videos
2. Software Helps Employers Fix Problematic Feedback Language Before It’s Delivered
3. ‘The Whole Country Shines With a Huge Rainbow’: Same-Sex Marriage Legal in All Mexican States
4. Diwali Will Be a Public School Holiday in New York City Starting in 2023
5. Disney Expands Costume Options For Children With Disabilities

Read the full blog here: https://www.theequalityinstitute.com/equality-insights-blog/5-things-the-dei-psa

To learn more about Toby and his company, Mildon - visit: https://www.mildon.co.uk/

Join thousands of readers by subscribing to the 5 Things newsletter. Enjoy some good vibes in DEI every Saturday morning. https://5thingsdei.com/