AEBC National AccessAbility Week 2026

Android Part 3: Working with Gmail and Files

In this third Android training session, Glenn Sepke demonstrates how to use Gmail and the Files app on Android devices with the TalkBack screen reader. Topics include adding email accounts, navigating email categories and settings, composing and reading emails, and managing local and cloud storage. Download the accompanying Word document here: https://bit.ly/4dz4iul   https://e243e96c-4bb7-44ad-87e6-fb1e8ae96185.usrfiles.com/ugd/e243e9_db4f0cc9b2104805a4a26f1c86118e38.docx [https://bit.ly/4dz4iul%20%20%20https:/e243e96c-4bb7-44ad-87e6-fb1e8ae96185.usrfiles.com/ugd/e243e9_db4f0cc9b2104805a4a26f1c86118e38.docx%0d]

Accessible Air Travel Still Has Its Ups and Downs

In this second article in the series, Linda Bartram reflects on a recent trip to Europe and her experiences navigating air travel as a blind traveller. Drawing on multiple flights and airports, she shares firsthand observations about the assistance she received and the challenges she encountered along the way.

TTT: Accessibility, Screen Recognition, and VoiceOver Settings in IOS 2026.5

This turned out to be Part One of a deep dive into VoiceOver settings with Marcia and Diana. Learn about demonstrated accessibility features including VoiceOver settings, braille display configuration, speech customization, recognition options, verbosity settings, and sound and haptic feedback.

A Few Travel Planning Tips

After a month of travelling through Greece and Great Britain, Linda Bartram shares some of the lessons she learned along the way. From trip planning and accessible tours to smartphone challenges and staying connected, this blog offers practical tips for blind and low vision travellers.

National AccessAbility Week: Author Event 2026 (Part 2)

AEBC's second authors event during National Accessibility Week features presentations from two guest authors. Penny LeClair discusses her book, “Life with Jefferson”, which tells the story of her guide dog and the impact he had on her family. Lynn Jensen presents her debut book, “Best Kept Secrets for Travelers with Sight Loss”, offering practical tips for travelling while blind or having low vision. Topics included hotel navigation, dining out, and travelling with guide dogs. Both authors answer questions from the participants audience about their experiences and their books.