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On the show this week, there’s been plenty of reaction to our interview with Bryan Bashin from Be My Eyes about their inclusive language guide.

There’s attention being paid to the dire consequences of medical devices not being accessible. Legislation is seeking to address this important issue in the US. On this episode, we hear a first-hand account from a listener about the consequences of these sorts of devices not being accessible.

So much to do, so little time. It can be handy to keep all those things you need to do in one handy place, accessible on all your devices. If you’re looking for an easy-to-use, powerful, cross-platform task management solution, Todoist is worth a look. I’ll give you a demonstration and review of this handy tool that helps me keep my life organised.

Ever heard of a food processor called Thermomix? It’s apparently quite popular with some blind people, but their latest model isn’t accessible, and they’ve stop making parts for their accessible one. We have all the details.

 

All this, and a lot more, in Living Blindfully 290. With listeners in 113 countries, our Living Blindfully community offers a wide range of knowledge and perspectives. We welcome your contribution to the show. Here’s how to have your say.

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