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… sort of anticipation: the arrival of the latest version of Apple's operating system for iOS devices such as the iPhone and iPad. What new enhancements has Apple made to VoiceOver, and what has changed with the OS? … old saying: "The proof of the pudding is in the eating." I happen to like chocolate pudding pretty well, and as it turns …

Jamie Pauls
AccessWorld November 2017

… Though there are third-party screen readers and apps available that enhance the accessibility of Android … even when sighted testers confirmed that an icon was tapped properly, it often didn't open. The Onscreen Keyboard … list. When you tap on an input field, the virtual keyboard appears on the bottom portion of the screen. In theory, Talk …

Darren Burton, Matthew Enigk
AccessWorld March 2012

… Currently, Medicare will not pay for any device that happens to use a lens, regardless of whether such device … to take decisive meaningful action and direct CMS to extend appropriate coverage for low vision devices. Sign and share … American Foundation for the Blind Launches CareerConnect App! The American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) …

AccessWorld July 2014

… Happy Holidays! Dear AccessWorld readers, Last month, … and tips to get more from holiday shopping using websites, apps, and your mobile device. This year, she specifically … popular Macy's, Hickory Farms, and Walmart websites and apps. She also reviews ThinkGeek, which may be new to many …

AccessWorld November 2017

… City! The American Foundation for the Blind Now Accepting Applications for its 2017 Scholarship Program The American … website for further information and to fill out the application Please direct questions and comments to: … the release of version 2.5 of Sendero's iPhone GPS apps Seeing Eye GPS (subscription in North America) RNIB …

AccessWorld January 2017

… will discuss their work on Spectrum Access, a free app designed to provide entertainment access to persons with vision or hearing impairments. The app enhances the in-home entertainment experience by … will guide the conversation about the creation of the app, how it works, and where they see it going in the …

… Seniors to Adopt Technology Spotlight on Accessible Apps Smartphone Apps for People New to Vision Loss by Bill Holton This article will take you on an app tour that highlights what we consider the most essential … Seniors to Adopt Technology Spotlight on Accessible Apps Smartphone Apps for People New to Vision Loss by Bill …

AccessWorld February 2018

… guide walks you through using Amazon's accessible website, Zappos, Wine.com, and L'OCCITANE en Provence. Product … Evaluations and Guides KNFB Reader for iOS: Does This App Live up to All the Hype? by Bill Holton One hundred dollars is a lot to pay for an app these days, and many may be put off by the price. But …

AccessWorld November 2014

… Accessible Guitar Instruction and Music Resources . I appreciate this article. I'm a long time performing … and Music Resources . I found an accessible tuning app in the Apple App Store called Tuner Plus. The app is very … Accessible Guitar Instruction and Music Resources . I appreciate this article. I'm a long time performing …

AccessWorld March 2020

… is by creating a virtual machine using a third-party Mac application called VM Fusion. Freedom Scientific Focusing On … your personal productivity, the Focus Blue 40 is for you! App Access A Review of Spotify Free and Songza: Take the … lover, I recommend downloading the free versions of both apps. Songza is easier to use, but Spotify gives more …

AccessWorld September 2014