David Ward

assistive Technology trainer and host of the Echo tips podcast.

[David Ward @certdoctor]

The All New Alexa Personality Styles are here!😲Wait, until you hear the sweet personality option😂LOL its nuts! https://t.co/zQOekUolaR #Alexa

[David Ward @certdoctor]

Alexa Plus, is now available nationwide in the United States!😲 How do you upgrade, how much does it cost? What are the 5 Things You Need to Know About Alexa Plus? That an more, on this episode of the Echo Tips Podcast! https://t.co/bOfi9zxOoO #Alexa

[David Ward @certdoctor]

The Echo tips podcast is on YouTube! https://t.co/0eyTxJKuUV

[David Ward @certdoctor]

Buying items using Alexa? I would never do that! This episode may change your mind, and by the way, watch out. innoSearch, Alex is going to eat your lunch! Or will it? https://t.co/77CTCWYB28

[David Ward @certdoctor]

Take a trip with me and Alexa Plus to the Coffee Shop!☕ Or on the Star Ship Enterprise!👾 We look at a ll-new Ambient Sounds feature. https://t.co/HvHC1wLFY2 #Alexa

[David Ward @certdoctor]

Have you ever Emailed, Alexa? You can now, with Alexa Plus!😲 She can OCR PDF's and summarize them or answer questions! She can analyze pictures. And its great for Appointments, on this episode. https://t.co/mDOCivcjCh #Alexa

[David Ward @certdoctor]

We dive deep into the NLS My Talking Books" Alexa skill for print disabilities. Get the inside scoop on what works, what could be better https://t.co/GW8PGHKqIk #Alexa #a11y

[David Ward @certdoctor]

From Helping with Movie Night, to Helping cook Dinner, is there anything this new Alexa Plus can't do? We take a look at several demo videos of what Alexa Plus is suppose to be able to do one day! https://t.co/KzWSJfHGE7 #Alexandros

[David Ward @certdoctor]

⁦@Instacart⁩ reporting an accessibility, voiceover bug, with cart functionality. £a11y

[David Ward @certdoctor]

@AmazonAlexaIN Hey Dave, here host of the Echo Tips Podcast, with over 340 Episodes and 7+ Years of Covering Alexa, any chance of getting into the Beta? I'm sure Robin over at the Dot to Dot Podcast would love to get in as well, he's put out over 3,000+ Episodes! #AlexaPlus

[David Ward @certdoctor]

What will Alexa Plus Really be able to Do? We take a look at a Promo Video and Live Demo, conducted by ⁠Panos Panay. https://t.co/PCe0nfbdx0 #Alexa #AlexaPlus

[David Ward @certdoctor]

What's the deal with the Alexa Plus Roll-Out? What can we expect? What ain't baked yet, we discuss that and more in this Omnibus Episode of the Echo Tips Podcast! https://t.co/E6FPlELKvo #Alexa #AI #AlexaPlus

[David Ward @certdoctor]

Its another Rapid Fire Round Up for Alexa this week! Have a listen. https://t.co/pRNOW8hkVk

[David Ward @certdoctor]

Are you new to Alexa? Trying to solve a problem? Or just want to learn about the full breadth of what Alexa can do? Check out my Blog Post with links and show titles to 343 Episodes over 7 years all about Alexa! https://t.co/FocEZTHtzE #AlexandraDaddario

[David Ward @certdoctor]

In this Alexa Rapid Fire Round UP we tackle 10 Commands in Less than 10 Minutes! We're talking like Pirates, Learning New Mexican Recipes, Playing Song Quiz Games, and a Whole Lot More! Check it out in this Episode of the Echo Tips Podcast! https://t.co/r4JztYtlvg

[David Ward @certdoctor]

In this episode I talk about Stereo Pairing two Echos, so you have a Left and Right Channel! An honestly, I love it! And more importantly its rock solid, once set, it just works! https://t.co/gHdXENxONd

[David Ward @certdoctor]

March 2025 Vanguard Access Tech Newsletter is live, with Alexa Tips, Alexa Plus Event Recap, and CSUN Coverage from the Double Tap Team! And Highlights from AppleVis. Check it out. https://t.co/mdzVYd9v7s #Alexa #AlexaPlus #AlexaEvent #csunbigshow

[David Ward @certdoctor]

In this episode from our Archives we take a look at the NFB Newsline Skill for Alexa, I hope we get AI voices soon! But none the less, if you've got a print disability this is the Skill for you! https://t.co/NYXTqyO4k0

[David Ward @certdoctor]

#a11y Bug, I was here on twitter on my PC, and typing into a private message, an noticed whenever I up or down arrowed I got letter J or K, an my note was slowly getting littered with Js&Ks, occured 2 me that the page was hard mapping my arrow keys 2 the WebApp up down shortcuts!

[Steven Scott @BlindGuyTech]

We’re on our way to #CSUNATC2025 ! Next week join us from the premier event for assistive technology.We can’t wait to explore the latest innovations that make tech more accessible for all. Stay tuned for updates, interviews, and insights from the conference!