Exploring the Future of Assistive Tech at CSUN 2025: Meeting the Innovators Behind the Tech
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The CSUN Assistive Technology Conference is back for its 40th year, and we are covering all the biggest innovations and conversations happening in the exhibition hall. From the latest advancements in mobility tech to AI-powered accessibility tools, we bring you in-depth discussions with some of the most exciting companies in the industry.

In this episode, we speak with: • Luke Buckberrough from Glidance about their revolutionary mobility solution. • Bree Fraser from OneCourt on making live sports more accessible. • Sam Latif from Procter & Gamble on inclusive product design. • Quenton Christensen from NV Access on the future of screen readers. • Matt and Ryan from Vispero on JAWS’ 30th anniversary and upcoming AI features. • Venkatesh Chari from Orbit Research on their latest Braille and tactile display technology.

🔗 Key Links: • Glidance: https://glidance..io) • OneCourt: https://onecourt.io) • Procter & Gamble Accessibility: https://pg.com/) • NV Access (NVDA Screen Reader): https://www.nvaccess.org) • Vispero (JAWS and ZoomText): https://www.freedomscientific.com) • Orbit Research: https://www.orbitresearch.com) • CSUN AT Conference: https://www.csun.edu/cod/conference/)

📌 Key Takeaways from CSUN 2025:

✔️ Glidance is redefining independent mobility with a high-tech, hands-free guidance system.✔️ OneCourt is transforming live sports accessibility with a device that translates gameplay into vibrations.✔️ P&G is improving product accessibility with tactile markers and NaviLens technology.✔️ NV Access is bringing AI-powered image descriptions to NVDA, improving accessibility for blind users.✔️ Vispero is launching the Insert J Club, giving users sneak peeks and exclusive updates on JAWS and ZoomText.✔️ Orbit Research is expanding its product line, including the new Orbit Player and Optima laptop-style Braille device.

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📍 Chapter Markers:

00:00 - Intro & CSUN 2025 Overview00:28 - Luke Buckberrough on Glidance’s Mission02:42 - Glidance: A Year of Innovation05:02 - How Glidance is Improving Mobility Tech07:12 - OneCourt: Making Sports Accessible with Haptic Tech09:22 - How the OneCourt Device Works11:44 - Bringing Real-Time Sports to Blind Spectators13:56 - Future of OneCourt & In-Home Accessibility16:15 - Sam Latif on Procter & Gamble’s Inclusive Packaging18:36 - How Tactile Markings Are Changing Product Design21:01 - P&G’s Use of NaviLens for Accessibility23:28 - Why QR Codes and Tactile Symbols Matter25:48 - NVDA’s AI Evolution - What’s Next?28:16 - New NVDA Features Coming in 2025.130:34 - NVDA Remote Access & Security Enhancements32:53 - NVDA’s Training & Certification Programs35:14 - Vispero’s Insert J Club - A New Community for JAWS Users37:27 - JAWS 30th Anniversary & Upcoming Features39:39 - The Next Big Thing: AI & Screen Reader Evolution41:49 - Orbit Research’s Affordable Braille Tech44:07 - Orbit Player: A Low-Cost Media Device for the Blind46:29 - Optima: A Braille Laptop for the Future48:50 - Multi-Line Braille with Orbit Slate51:12 - Hands-on with the Orbit Q40 and Q2055:51 - Final Thoughts & Wrap-up

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