2024.4: Jacob discusses the Medical Device Non-visual Accessibility Act. What it means, and the status of our efforts.

Brief Summery of the act:

• Purpose: To ensure that medical devices are accessible to blind and visually impaired individuals.
• Scope: Applies to a wide range of medical devices, including but not limited to, glucose monitors, insulin pumps, and blood pressure monitors.

Accessibility Requirements:

• Devices must include non-visual access features, such as audio output, tactile interfaces, or other methods that do not rely solely on visual information.
• Instructions and information provided with medical devices must also be accessible in formats such as Braille, large print, or digital formats compatible with screen readers.

Manufacturers' Obligations:

• Medical device manufacturers must design and produce devices that are accessible to individuals with visual impairments.
• They must conduct usability testing with blind and visually impaired individuals to ensure accessibility.

Learn more about the Medical Device Non-Visual Accessibility Act

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2024.3 - In this months episode of the InSight podcast. Jacob and Ed sit down with the talented Reggie Herbert.

Topics covered:

• We get to know Reggie
• We learn about A Quantum Dream - Advicating for a more inclusive art space: show casing local art, music, and theater.
• We talk accessible entertainment: more specificly Audio Description (AD)
• We learn a little bit about Reggies music, and his influences
• We talk with Reggie about creating a truly accessible space for art in Missoula
• You find more about what Reggie is up toon ReggieHerbert.com

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2024.02 - The One Where Our Meat Has Personality: In the second episode of the NFB of Montana InSight Podcast, Jacob and Ed sit down with the Montana Affiliate President Jim Marks. Talk tech, learn more about Jim, and where the NFB is going in the future.

Topics covered:

• Jacob and Ed ask President Jim Marks the tough questions.
• What was it like for Jim growing up with a visual impairment/blindness?
• What was growing up on a ranch like?
• What technology does Jim use during his work day?
• Ed went to CSUN: Jim and Jacob have questions about what new and interesting technology he saw at the conference.

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Welcome to the NFB of Montana "InSight Podcast! This is our first episode, and it's a quick introduction to the hosts, podcasts ideas, and new things going on in the state Affiliate. Look for more podcast episodes coming the first part of each month.

Episode Topics:

• Host introductions: Ed and Jacob.
• How we got involved with the NFB of Montana.
• Where the podcast is going? What to expect.
• New things going on in the NFB of Montana.

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