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What Facebook Wants You to Know about Automatic Alternative Text
by Bill Holton
Facebook has recently taken an interesting new approach, replacing the Dynamic Alt Text Generator with a more powerful feature called Automatic Alternative Text, which is currently available on both its iOS and Android apps. This article presents information about this higher level of access to Facebook content.
Disney Movies Anywhere App: Synced Audio Description for Pixar Movies
by Janet Ingber
The Disney Movies Anywhere app for iOS has now been upgraded to offer synced audio description for some Pixar movies. As of this writing, description is available for 16 animated movies including "The Good Dinosaur," "Inside Out," " Monsters University ," and "Up." Pixar Animation Studios plans to make the feature available on all future releases.
Low Vision Technology
Choose the Right Electronic Magnifier, Part 1: Identify Your Priorities
by Shelly Brisbin and Lee Huffman
People with low vision have more choices than ever when it comes to magnification. You can choose from full-sized desktop electronic magnifiers, portable units that are small enough to fit in a laptop bag, and handhelds you can tuck into a pocket or purse. This article is the first in a three-part series covering electronic magnifiers, and offering advice to readers who want to acquire one.
Deaf-blind Technology
by Paula Slotkin and Jamie Taylor
Do you, or does someone you know, have combined significant vision and hearing loss? For those who meet federal income and disability guidelines, iCanConnect provides free communication technology and training to help people to stay connected with family and friends. Learn how you may be able to become a part of this program.
Product Evaluations and Guides
The Talking DAISY Book & Media Player from Accessible Electronics
by Deborah Kendrick
For a relatively inexpensive player that is completely accessible and can hold tons of DAISY, MP3, and other files, and is a wonderful digital recorder as well, this is a product you might seriously want to add to your technology tool kit.
Access Issues
Happy 40th Birthday to Apple: A Look Back at Apple's Progress
by Janet Ingber
This spring, Apple celebrated its 40th birthday. Although some companies might lose their inventiveness as they age, Apple continues to be a very active and thriving company.
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