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Celebrating Assistive Technology Awareness Day

… and without specialized training, such as scanner and OCR apps that are free for someone who already has a smartphone, …
Sarah Malaier

Project VISITOR

… everyone has a smartphone or knows how to use the rideshare apps. Who needs to take action to change this? Policymakers …

AFB Applauds Presidential Candidate Joe Biden’s Disability Plan

… plan . The American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) applauds the Biden campaign for a thorough and holistic approach to inclusivity throughout the disability plan, … Biden will also work to end long wait times in processing applicants for paratransit services and ensure that riders …

An Overview of Apple iPhone 16E

… Note: As someone who is blind, I’ve been a longtime fan of Apple’s SE—now known as the “E” line—of iPhones. I … who want modern functionality—including features like Apple Intelligence—without paying extra for tools we won’t … needs are different. That’s why I always recommend using Apple’s iPhone comparison tool when shopping for a new …
Janet Ingber

Google IO 2025 Keynote: Implications for Accessibility

… presentation. Since this blog serves as a companion to our Apple WWDC piece, which covers their operating systems, … of these use cases would be highly specialized, I could see applications in areas like intricate artistry, fine … research, and interacting directly with your Google apps and content. For example, one of the demos in the …
Aaron Preece, AccessWorld Editor in Chief

A Review of Wireless Content on the Victor Reader Stream New Generation from HumanWare

… in several ways including a telephone hotline and an app for the iOS operating system. To learn more about the … to force a refresh of the bookshelf contents. This item appears after the last publication on your bookshelf and it … this has been successfully completed. Copied publications appear on the Talking Books bookshelf. Because the Stream …
Aaron Preece
AccessWorld March 2014

Speaking of Amazon: An Update on Amazon Accessibility and Using the NVDA Screen Reader with Kindle for PC

… . At the time, I noted that none of the third-party apps had yet to be made accessible, including two of the majors: Netflix and Hulu. I am happy to report that both of these services are now … company is first and foremost a retailer of everything from applesauce to toy zeppelins. The company has historically …
Bill Holton
AccessWorld May 2017

Exploring and Using Apple AirPods Pro

… Ingber Despite having a perfectly good pair of the original Apple AirPods, after hearing lots of good things about the AirPods Pro, I decided to purchase a pair. I was very happy with the original AirPods from 2017, despite the fact … and paperwork in the shipping box, with some plastic wrapped around it, is the AirPods Pro case with the AirPods …
Janet Ingber
AccessWorld April 2020

An Introduction to Video Game Accessibility

… always focus on the accessibility of relatively static apps, software and websites. With resources such as the Web … who were blind or have low vision that they specifically appreciated his games for their rich soundscapes which … to their games. To see the effect of this, check out the AppleVis directory of accessible games for iOS. As you can …
Aaron Preece
AccessWorld Summer 2023

FOCUS on AFB: Summer 2022

… AFB Talent Lab Launches With First Group of Interns and Apprentices Research Roundup: Journey Forward Shows the Need … to Fairchild, both people who were blind and sighted appreciated the hospitality and knowing they were in the … the way itinerant vision professionals determine the appropriate type and amount of service each student with a …

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