… in access technology and technology training for people who are visually impaired, died on June 28, 2014, in … that employ them, De Witt spent his career training people with visual impairments, as well as individuals who have … improve lives. We are at a crossroads where we can begin to personalize every experience and integrate technology in …
AccessWorld August 2014
… and visually impaired, organizations that serve people with visual impairments, and anyone interested in these … on topics including seniors with vision loss, children who have autism and are also visually impaired, and making … equipment must have an accessible user interface so that a person who is blind can use all or nearly all functions of …
AccessWorld April 2017
… Established in 1937 by the late M.C. Migel, the first chairperson of AFB, the Migel Medal honors professionals and volunteers whose dedication and achievements have improved the lives of … accessible digital books." He is closely associated with the successful implementation of the DAISY standard …
AccessWorld June 2012
… This year's WWDC was all about software. The event began with a video about developers coming to WWDC. It was … suggestions. It will highlight such options as people who are important and key moments, and it can suggest … Koala. Apple is also introducing a way to create your own personal animoji with a new feature called Memoji. You can …
AccessWorld July 2018
… the use of assistive technology. One JAWS script developer who has pushed the envelope for years is Brian Hartgen of … and Internet browsing, and launch programs associated with those tasks without the user needing to know a lot … Notes Aren't Just for Sighted People Anymore As a blind person, have you ever come across those little pieces of …
AccessWorld July 2020
… Newest CTA Foundation Grant Recipients are Enhancing Lives With Technology Programs Recently, the Consumer Technology … research aimed at developing new assistive technology for persons with low vision, particularly using smartphones and … of Navigation VisionCorps , an agency serving individuals who are blind or visually impaired through rehabilitation …
AccessWorld November 2016
… new training solution specifically designed to teach people with visual impairments how to use VoiceOver and the Apple … 2016, in San Diego at the 2016 International Technology and Persons with Disabilities Conference hosted by California … the needs and perspectives of individuals like you who have accessed the site.? We also want to assess the …
AccessWorld April 2016
… of raw speed as a sighted peer, but I make up for that with much higher quality work output. I catch misspellings … Requested receipts be sent electronically (n=104) Used a person to assist with viewing and organizing receipts (n=83) … security, some websites use CAPTCHAs which often require interacting with visual elements. The researchers wanted to …
… and math) for quite some time. STEM has been a hot topic, with the media regularly featuring articles and broadcasts … to this group. Many also think it would be impossible for a person with vision loss to be employed in these areas. Well, … All of you are familiar with using a sighted lab assistant who describes verbally what is seen under the lens. The …
AccessWorld July 2011
… stock so many items you may find exactly what you want without having to visit a lot of stores either online or in person. Both Amazon and Target started giving holiday deals … the return policy. Next were headings for what customers who shopped for this item also bought and headings for …
AccessWorld December 2018