Editor's Page
Access to Television
Obtaining Accessible Cable Television: A Frustrating Experience
by Janet Ingber
After learning about the availability of accessible cable set top boxes through my cable company, I figured I could call the company and get an accessible cable box. I was wrong.
Conference Coverage
by Jamie Pauls
While I didn't see any brand-new products at the American Council of the Blind's annual conference and convention, I was pleased to learn that many products that have been promised for some time are finally beginning to reach the hands of consumers.
Product Reviews and Guides
Microsoft Seeing AI: A Quick First Look at this Groundbreaking iOS App
by Bill Holton
In future issues of AccessWorld, we plan to take a much deeper dive into Seeing AI, which Microsoft has rightly dubbed a potential "Swiss Army Knife of tools for visually impaired people.". In the meantime, just in case you have not heard about Seeing AI, here's what it can do for you.
An Accessibility Check of the Rachio Smart Wi-Fi Sprinkler Controller
by Bill Holton
The Rachio Smart Wi-Fi Sprinkler Controller is a sprinkler control box that connects to the Internet via your home's wi-fi network, and uses an app to set controls. It's also, as it says right there in the name, pretty smart.
Book Reviews
Ten Thousand Steps, Cane Not Included: A Guide to Fitness Tech for Blind Users, by Anna Dresner
by Deborah Kendrick
In her customarily clear and organized style, Anna Dresner has rounded up a diverse collection of recordings, gadgets, apps, and tips all usable without vision and all accessible.
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