… way in his 23 years on the planet. That technology, along with a lot of hard work and attention to detail, has enabled Crispin to become a gainfully employed young man who just happens to be totally blind. In the following … another college, a professor expressed doubts about a blind person being able to successfully teach music. NWU had no …
AccessWorld October 2020
… For a number of years now, the Technology and Persons with Disabilities conference, hosted by the Center … certainly is one of the friendliest conferences to people who are blind or visually impaired. Conference materials are … For a number of years now, the Technology and Persons with Disabilities conference, hosted by the Center on …
AccessWorld May 2004
… a wealth of information on timely topics important to those with visual impairments, family members, educators, … bring home my desktop or reload it on my laptop that is my personal laptop?" Or "Hey, employer, I'm used to going to … Those are some of the ways that participants were interacting with new technologies to maintain their social …
… some mainstream products together that would allow a person who is blind or visually impaired to control the temperature … sound like little more than wishful thinking. Today, with the proliferation of smartphones and more than half a … sound like little more than wishful thinking. Today, with the proliferation of smartphones and more than half a …
AccessWorld December 2012
… televisions, and medical devices used to be controlled with analog knobs and switches. These controls each had a … using the app visually as well. Overall, a determined person could use most of this app's features with a screen … Flex in the The Fitbit Flex Offers Access for Blind People Who Want to Track Their Fitness . The Fitbit One is very …
AccessWorld November 2014
… AFB Heads Into our Second Century With an Exciting Challenge Plan Ahead for AFB's Future … efforts to transform the employment landscape for people who are blind or visually impaired. We are honored that … of workforce shortages. Gund made a generous $2 million personal gift to AFB this summer, and challenged AFB to …
… that advocates for a world of no limits for people who are blind or have low vision by mobilizing leaders, … we firmly believe that we cannot truly work toward equity without including people with disabilities, and as this … while 34% scheduled the vaccine for themselves or another person. This discrepancy suggests that many people faced or …
… but it was fun discovering companies I didn’t know existed with unique and interesting products as we walked the … Govee This is an Aura Smart Table Lamp. You can Personalize simple color patterns and the lamp already comes … myself, I know there are a number of other disabled people who continually try to educate and inform individuals and …
AccessWorld January 2022
… so it can be enlarged. In this report, we look in depth at personal and environmental factors that put one at risk for … for regular viewing at greater distances, and many people who did not obtain separate prescriptions experience … Finally, prolonged near vision work is naturally associated with certain physical symptoms such as double vision, …
AccessWorld July 2001
… Whether you are a person with excellent vision or someone who is totally blind, chances are good that the devices you … Product Reviews and Guides Jamie Pauls Whether you are a person with excellent vision or someone who is totally blind, …
AccessWorld January 2018