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Audio Description Comes to Netflix

… 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 …
Jamie Pauls
AccessWorld July 2015

A Review of iOS Access for All: iOS 13 Edition, by Shelly Brisbin

… 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 …
Jamie Pauls
AccessWorld February 2020

Eschenbach Smartlux Digital

… documents--you name it. Sometimes, the smartphone camera or app makes a quick alternative for a video magnifier, if …
Steven Kelley
AccessWorld May 2022

Research on English Learners Who Are Blind or Low Vision

… 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 …

Anthony Corona: Opening Doors

… 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 …
Janet Ingber
AccessWorld Spring 2025

2024 AFBLC Key Agenda Highlights

… 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 …

Teaching and Learning in Google Classroom: an Accessibility Review

… 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 …
Breean Cox, Sebastian Wcislo
AccessWorld Summer 2023

Series: Social Networking for the Blind or Visually Impaired Part II: Social Networks and Desktop Computers

… social network geared towards the aspiring job seeker hosts approximately 200,000,000 members. Each member has a user … to which you belong and also view your list of Facebook apps or plug-ins that enable Facebook to interact more … Be careful when activating and using these third party apps for they often pull information from your Facebook …
Larry Lewis
AccessWorld May 2013

MyReader and MyEye from OrCam: Text and Item Recognition at the Touch of a Finger

… aid using the processor unit's audio jack. The non-swappable battery is rated for 4.5 hours of continuous use. It … the case with most camera-based accessibility devices and apps, there is a certain learning curve involved. I only had … not read it all, so I had to rely on a printed menu. By happenstance, the previous occupier of the table I selected …
Bill Holton
AccessWorld February 2017

Orientation and Mobility Specialists

… pandemic. They were asked to select as many options as applied to them, with 192 O&M specialists selecting between … Having students compare functionality of different map applications (e.g., Google Maps, Apple Maps) (n=71) Meeting with students online and looking …

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