… Although I purchased the computer from a totally blind person and received a bit of training from him as well, … blind, but they were more than happy to learn right along with me. I clearly remember one evening when one of my … a comic mystery in which you play the part of an inventor who is down on his luck. Your latest invention isn’t going …
AccessWorld September 2019
… It gained major recognition in 1981 when IBM introduced its personal computer, which used Microsoft's DOS as its … program improved the accessibility of Windows for people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or who have limited … SlimWare Window Bridge for Windows 3.1. It was developed without much help from Microsoft. (Syntha-Voice was also the …
AccessWorld July 2000
… will explore the key issues shaping our field today, along with the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. … continuous learning, and social inclusion for individuals who are blind or have low vision. Read more This session … tool for both post-program engagement and long-term personal development. By offering virtual spaces for …
… company that provides digital curricula for children with disabilities. ObjectiveEd’s mission is to provide … us today that's going to walk us through his adventure and who's just quite frankly, visionary. He's just a visionary. … from Microsoft and [inaudible 00:11:39]. And the Microsoft person said how come you don't apply for the Microsoft art …
… or visually impaired individuals from around the country who volunteered to advise and mentor others about the … is much more then a database of names of visually impaired persons who are employed. The website offers various … functions that allow users to explore careers, connect with mentors, find up-to-date career details, labor market …
AccessWorld July 2010
… VP of Programs and Policy, Paul Schroeder, got up close and personal with the Mercedes self-driving concept car at the Consumer … keynote by Boo-Keun Yoon, Samsung President and CEO, who described his company’s commitment to connecting all of … and Policy, Paul Schroeder, got up close and personal with the Mercedes self-driving concept car at the Consumer …
… and the American Foundation for the Blind presented Apple with a 2009 Access Award for these accomplishments. With the … Apple has developed an ingenious "gesture" technology for interacting with the iPhone's touch-screen interface. … reader and its accompanying gesture technology are how a person who is visually impaired accesses the many features …
AccessWorld September 2009
… culmination of survey findings from 1,921 U.S. participants who are blind (65%) or have low vision (35%). The survey … to cover and we're really excited to be sharing all this with you. But we also want to really let you know what AFB’s … I might as well be in solitary confinement." And this person was a white female aged 45 to 54 years old. So this …
… voice mail messages, chances are you've had a conversation with a customer service representative. Typically, we … people can be found among the ranks of sales and support personnel. The three chosen for this article have been on … his medical and vacation benefits are excellent, and he is interacting with interesting people every day. Like Nichols …
AccessWorld March 2002
… decades later. The then seven-year-old wasn't as enamored with the plain old push cars and trucks enjoyed by his … indeed the daughter of our first editor, Paul Schroeder), whom he describes as brilliant and incredibly hard working. … impressive example of this is the way in which any blind person with a phone capable of text messaging can receive …
AccessWorld July 2010