September 29, 2026

AT-Newswire

Access Technology's Digital Newswire
A blind woman with light skin and red hair tied back is sitting on a bench in a park surrounded by green trees. She is wearing dark sunglasses, a gray t-shirt, and denim overalls. She holds a white cane in one hand and a smartphone in the other, raising it to her ear as if using a voice assistant to listen. Her facial expression appears focused and attentive. The background is blurred, emphasizing her as the main subject of the image.

How To Read The Top Tech Tidbits And Access Information Newsletters As A Blind or Low-Vision Person

Aaron Di Blasi

If you are a blind or low-vision reader of the Top Tech Tidbits or Access Information News weekly newsletters, you do not want to attempt to read those newsletters in text-only format. Why? Because the newsletters have grown too large and there is no way to navigate the newsletter in text-only format except to read the entire newsletter, top to bottom, in the order it is presented. Which frustrates many blind and low-vision readers because they cannot skip what they do not want to hear. Something that readers who read the newsletter using HTML can do easily. How? By navigating using our built-in, custom headings. In addition to skipping ads, HTML navigators can skip entire sections of the newsletter or even individual Tidbits if they like. Top Tech Tidbits has provided this custom navigational functionality since 2004, and Access Information News since 2022. There are no other newsletters today that provide this level of custom heading navigation functionality to blind and low vision readers.

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A memorial design featuring the phrase 'In Loving Memory' in elegant script at the top. Below it, a heart is centered, outlined in black, with intricately detailed black angel wings extending outward from each side. At the bottom, the text 'Your wings were ready but our hearts were not' is written in a flowing, cursive font. The design is simple and monochromatic, set against a white background, conveying a heartfelt and solemn tone.

John Panarese: A Legacy of Compassion, Innovation, and Inspiration

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When I think of John Panarese, a profound sense of gratitude fills my heart. John was not only a mentor and teacher but also a steadfast friend, collaborator, and source of inspiration. His life was a testament to the power of kindness, innovation, and a tireless commitment to creating an inclusive world for the blind and low-vision community. Writing this tribute is a bittersweet task, as it celebrates the incredible legacy John has left behind while mourning the loss of a truly extraordinary individual.

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A mature, disabled man in a wheelchair at home wearing a virtual reality headset and holding a game controller in each hand. He is smiling and appears quite engaged.

The Current State of AI And What It Means For The Future of Accessibility

Aaron Di Blasi

Here, Aaron Di Blasi, Publisher for the AI-Weekly, Top Tech Tidbits and Access Information News weekly newsletters, breaks down how artificial intelligence is transforming accessibility for people with disabilities, from adaptive learning tools to generative creativity platforms. The article explores the technical, societal, and ethical dimensions of AI’s potential while addressing challenges such as bias, scalability, and regulatory frameworks, offering a roadmap to a more inclusive future.

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A young woman with Down syndrome is smiling brightly and raising her fists in a celebratory gesture, as if excited or triumphant. She is wearing a beige blazer over a white shirt with a blue lanyard around her neck. Behind her, various clothing items are displayed on racks, and shelves hold neatly folded clothes, suggesting she is in a retail or boutique setting. In the foreground, a computer monitor is visible on the right, indicating she may be working at the store or assisting customers. The overall mood is joyful and positive. Bottom Right: A simple but iconic black logo features a map pin icon with a wheelchair symbol inside it, pointing downward to a place of accessibility. To the right of the pin, there is vertical line separating the icon from the bold uppercase word 'ACCESS,' with the word 'PARK' written in smaller capital letters below. The design suggests a focus on 'Access Park,' where access if provided for all.

Access Park: A Passion Project By Donna J. Jodhan To Create A New Global Marketplace for Assistive Technology That Makes Selling Accessible To All

Aaron Di Blasi

Here I discuss the recent announcement by Donna J. Jodhan, blind advocate and entrepreneur, announcing the launch of Access Park, a new online marketplace for assistive technology buyers and sellers. This community-driven, passion project, funded by Donna J. Jodhan, creates a new global marketplace for assistive technology buyers and sellers, making accessible buying and selling within the access community easier than it has ever been before.

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A young woman with Down syndrome is smiling brightly and raising her fists in a celebratory gesture, as if excited or triumphant. She is wearing a beige blazer over a white shirt with a blue lanyard around her neck. Behind her, various clothing items are displayed on racks, and shelves hold neatly folded clothes, suggesting she is in a retail or boutique setting. In the foreground, a computer monitor is visible on the right, indicating she may be working at the store or assisting customers. The overall mood is joyful and positive. Bottom Right: A simple but iconic black logo features a map pin icon with a wheelchair symbol inside it, pointing downward to a place of accessibility. To the right of the pin, there is vertical line separating the icon from the bold uppercase word 'ACCESS,' with the word 'PARK' written in smaller capital letters below. The design suggests a focus on 'Access Park,' where access if provided for all.

Announcing The Launch of Access Park: My Mission to Build a Global Marketplace for Assistive Technology and Empower Buyers and Sellers Within the Access Community

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I, Donna J. Jodhan, am thrilled to announce the official launch of Access Park (https://accesspark.shop), a new, fully accessible, global online marketplace that will connect assistive technology buyers and sellers around the world. This passion project of mine has been built with a deep understanding of the barriers that many individuals with disabilities face when shopping online. My mission is to create a fair, inclusive, and easily accessible platform where members of the access community can find the products they need without frustration or limitation.

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