… I texted friends, added items to my grocery list, scheduled appointments, changed meeting dates, answered email and … a problem many people have with technology. They do not approach it as a fun adventure but rather as a serious task. … memos, but instead I played text adventure games. I put appointments on my calendar like, "brush the dog" and "call …
AccessWorld April 2015
… Mac, iPhone, or iPad on your Christmas list. As the size of Apple devices continues to shrink, many of them will fit in … of learning to use your new gadget. After all, VoiceOver, Apple's built-in screen reader, is a part of any new product … the blind person who wants to learn to use VoiceOver with Apple's product line, but where are those resources located? …
AccessWorld December 2015
… Law Webster's Dictionary defines "accessible" as: "easy to approach, reach, enter, speak with, or use." This definition … With members from over 38 countries, IAAP currently has approximately 1,200 individual members and 67 organizational … anything from more accessible PDF forms to online websites, apps and applications, also adds tremendous value to …
AccessWorld September 2017
… audio description available, but no fruit ever seemed to appear on the tree. Meanwhile, other companies tried to make … audio-described content online using the BBC iPlayer. When Apple released version 8.0 of its iOS operating system, … description, but more about how to access this new feature. Apple TV users had almost no trouble at all, since a press …
AccessWorld July 2015
… to use? Fortunately, the answer is a resounding: No! Apple has shown a great commitment to making all of its … Shelly Brisbin is a seasoned technology writer who happens to have low vision. She has recently released the 7th … 13, the latest version of the operating system that runs Apple’s line of smart devices including the iPod, iPad, and …
AccessWorld February 2020
… documents--you name it. Sometimes, the smartphone camera or app makes a quick alternative for a video magnifier, if …
AccessWorld May 2022
… podcasts were recorded and shared with students on WhatsApp and Facebook. Students gave their responses on a Google form or another smartphone app. Smartphones seemed to serve an accessibility purpose to …
… affected my head, ears, and eyes. I had no idea what was happening; I was getting massive migraines and seeing strange … shingles vaccine because, although extremely rare, what happened to him could happen to anyone. Unfortunately, he could no longer continue …
AccessWorld Spring 2025
… to Make Accessible Media More Accessible Presenter: Wendy Sapp Ph.D. , COMS, Senior Project Director and Content … AVP for Communications, AFB In this panel, we learn what happens when industry and innovators come together in concert … (GenAI) tools has brought a critical shift in how people approach information retrieval and content creation in …
… assignments with attachments and comments. The mobile app enables offline work, Drive access, and improved … like headings, lists, and sections. Secondly, the correct application of ARIA attributes is crucial to establish … in Browse mode. Additionally, Google should provide appropriate announcements or notifications when content is …
AccessWorld Summer 2023