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Zoom accessibility issues

Ali and Macara discussed ongoing accessibility problems with Zoom, particularly with the scheduler page.

• Details
  • Ali: Reported that radio buttons to select location options are unlabeled when multiple locations are selected
  • Macara: Confirmed this is a recurring issue with Zoom
  • Ali: Demonstrated the problem by showing how screen readers only read “radio button 1 of 3, radio button 2 of 3” without identifying what each option represents
  • Macara: Noted that other fields on the page were properly labeled, making the unlabeled radio buttons particularly frustrating
• Conclusion
  • The hosts submitted a video tutorial showing the issue to Zoom’s accessibility team
  • Both expressed frustration at repeatedly reporting issues that take a long time to be fixed
  • They noted Zoom prioritizes adding new features over fixing accessibility issues

Broadcasting industry changes

The hosts discussed the current state of the radio and broadcasting industry.

• Details
  • Ali: Noted that the radio business has shrunk significantly and continues to shrink
  • Ali: Explained that stations are hiring people fresh out of college without providing proper training
  • Macara: Mentioned that education might be outdated and not keeping up with the current landscape
  • Ali: Shared that many stations are now automated with pre-recorded shifts
  • Macara: Observed that one person might be doing broadcasts for multiple stations, even if not in their city
• Conclusion
  • The traditional broadcasting industry offers fewer opportunities than in the past
  • Many broadcasters need to find alternative career paths when let go from radio positions
  • Self-starting and independent broadcasting (like their show) is becoming more common

Book review: “Mourning Has Broken” by Erin Davis

Ali and Macara discussed Erin Davis’ book about her broadcasting career and the loss of her daughter Lauren.

• Details
  • Ali: Expressed respect for Erin Davis as a broadcaster
  • Ali: Found it interesting to learn about her early broadcasting days, including broadcasting from home when her daughter was born
  • Macara: Noted how Davis managed to work while having a family, avoiding a significant pay cut from maternity leave
  • Ali: Highlighted the part where Davis learned about her daughter’s passing while on a trip to Jamaica with listeners
  • Ali: Appreciated that Davis didn’t sway her daughter away from broadcasting but was honest about the industry realities
• Conclusion
  • The book provides valuable insights into the broadcasting industry from decades ago
  • It shows how the grief process changes over time while never fully disappearing
  • The hosts appreciated Davis’ honesty about both her career and personal experiences

Next week’s book selection

The hosts discussed their upcoming book selections.

• Details
  • Macara: Suggested Sheryl Crow’s book for next week
  • Macara: Proposed “The Most Wonderful Tales of the Year” (with Audible narrators) for the following week, closer to Christmas
  • Ali: Agreed with both suggestions and the proposed order
• Conclusion
  • Next week they will discuss Sheryl Crow’s book
  • The following week they will cover “The Most Wonderful Tales of the Year”

A Note about Techstravaganza for Dec 10, 2025 and Techstravaganza 2.0 on Dec 11

After a brief double check, it appears that the topic for the workshop on the 10th, is adding and viewing multiple accounts in the mail app on iPhone and iPad. Additionally, the topic for Techstravaganza 2.0 on the 11th, is the Gmail app on iPhone and iPad. Please visit techstravaganza.ca for more information.

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