Editor's Page
Spotlight on Accessible Apps
Smartphone Apps for People New to Vision Loss
by Bill Holton
This article will take you on an app tour that highlights what we consider the most essential apps for visually impaired smartphone users, including seniors. Unless noted otherwise the apps included here are available for iOS and Android, and many have been reviewed in previous AccessWorld issues.
Conference Coverage
ATIA at a Glance: What We Saw at the 2018 Assistive Technology Industry Association Conference
by J.J. Meddaugh
At the Assistive Technology Industry Association (ATIA) annual conference, I took some time to walk the floor of the exhibit hall, which included several interesting new finds and updates to existing technologies. From smart glasses to smartphones, perhaps there's a product here for you.
Product Reviews and Guides
by Jamie Pauls
In this article, I will be exploring Amazon's Echo which has no screen and is operated almost entirely by voice. The Echo connects via the Internet to Alexa, Amazon's voice-activated digital assistant and can perform a wide array of actions.
Project Ray: It's a Feature Phone—No, It's a Smartphone!
by Bill Holton
In this article, I will explore a software solution called RAY Vision combined with optional hardware. Together these form a device that is a feature phone and a smartphone you can switch between as your needs and ability change.
The iPhone X for People with Visual Impairments: Face ID, New Gestures, and Useful Commands
by Janet Ingber
I am very happy with the iPhone X. The initial period of frustration went away quickly and I find Face ID more reliable than Touch ID. I upgraded from an iPhone 6 to the X and am very pleased with the new and improved features and ease of use.
Keeping It Portable: Comparing Braille Displays on iOS Devices, Part IV
by Scott Davert
In the previous installments of this series, I reviewed six different braille displays for their usability on iOS. This article will wrap up the series and provide direct comparisons of each display covered.
An Exploration and Review of the Blaze ET Multi-Player from HIMS
by Aaron Preece
In this article, I will be exploring the various features of the Blaze ET book and media player from HIMS. I'll evaluate its capability regarding online content, ease of use, and OCR capabilities.
Raise Your Pulse While Waking Up in The Morning With The TCL Pulse
by Scott Davert
After having the TCL Pulse for two years, I've found it to be the most reliable and cost-effective solution for waking up as a person who is deaf-blind. Since I've been using the TCL Pulse, it has failed to wake me twice while serving its purpose very successfully over 200 times.
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