New Website, AI presentations, ACB
Introduction
Hello everyone,
Welcome to my latest weekly update. It’s been a busy and exciting time! This week, I’m sharing details about the launch of the new Techopolis website, a free SwiftUI course I’ll be co-teaching this fall with Michael Doise, two upcoming presentations, and a developer meetup during the ACB Convention in Dallas. Let’s dive in.
Our New Website at Techopolis Is Live
I'm proud to announce that we’ve launched the brand-new website for Techopolis Online Solutions, where I serve as Chief AI and Operations Officer. The new site reflects the evolution of our work and makes it easier for clients, partners, and community members to learn about what we offer.
You can now visit us at:
https://techopolisonline.com
And if you want to explore our full list of services, go directly to:
https://techopolisonline.com/services
We’re focused on helping businesses and organizations build inclusive, AI-powered, and accessible digital solutions. Let us know what you think!
Free SwiftUI Course This Fall — Co-Taught with Michael Doise
This September, I’ll be co-teaching a free SwiftUI course with my colleague Michael Doise. This course is a major upgrade from previous ones I’ve taught—it covers the entire Apple app development lifecycle, not just SwiftUI.
We’ll walk students through:
- Planning and designing accessible iOS apps
- Building user interfaces with SwiftUI
- Testing for accessibility using VoiceOver and more
- Packaging and submitting apps to the App Store
Start Date: Mid-September 2025 (after iOS 26 releases)
Register on Google Classroom:
https://classroom.google.com/c/Nzg3MTAwMjAwMjIy?cjc=6nhstavd
We’re excited to share our expertise with a new wave of aspiring developers!
Attending the ACB Convention? Let’s Meet Up
If you're going to the ACB Convention in Dallas, I’m planning an unofficial developer meetup. This will be a great opportunity to connect with others interested in accessible development and inclusive technology.
More details will be coming soon—keep an eye out.
Presentation 1 — Microsoft Reactor: Making AI Work for You
Wednesday, June 25, 2025 | 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM CT
I'm thrilled to join Juan Olarte, CEO of Digita11y Accessible, for a special conversation as part of Microsoft Reactor’s Access Innovators Network (Season 2).
Event Title: Making AI Work for You: A Beginner’s Guide to Real-World AI
Format: Free Livestream
URL:
https://developer.microsoft.com/en-us/reactor/events/25585/
We'll explore how professionals from all fields—not just developers—can start using AI in ways that are meaningful and inclusive.
Presentation 2 — ACB Virtual Session: Describing the World with AI
Saturday, June 28, 2025 | 11:30 AM – 12:45 PM CT
I'm also presenting at an ACB Virtual Session on using smartphones and smart glasses to make visual information more accessible for blind and low vision users.
Session Title: Using Your Phone and Smart Glasses to Describe the World Around You
Format: Free Virtual Event
We’ll showcase a variety of tools including Seeing AI, PiccyBot, Ally, Gemini, and others.
Moderator: Carl Richardson
Speakers: Cory Kadlik, Michael Babcock, Jeff Bishop, and myself
Final Thoughts
As always, I appreciate your support as I continue working at the intersection of accessibility, education, and AI. Whether you’re planning to attend the SwiftUI class, tune in to one of my presentations, or stop by the ACB Convention, I hope to connect with you soon.
Please feel free to reach out or share this update with others who may be interested.
Until next time,
Taylor Arndt
Chief AI & Operations Officer
Techopolis Online Solutions
Email: tayarndt@icloud.com
Website: https://techopolisonline.com