… But are these devices a good choice for those of us who rely on assistive technology? The convenience offered by a 2- or 3-pound netbook or a manageable laptop with a full-sized keyboard is as welcome as it is for … can be in the depth of knowledge of the sales staff. A salesperson who sells systems to business and advanced users may …
AccessWorld September 2009
… the excitement and increased product activity associated with the two major blindness consumer organization … for $30 it may be useful, especially for those individuals who have experience using a camera. We are also encouraged … system mounted in the scanner head picks up the barcode. A personal computer (PC) or other device connected to the …
AccessWorld August 2010
… frequent contributors Janet Ingber and Judy Dixon, who break down the mainstream updates and new accessibility … up National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), with a reminder that inclusion in the workplace continues to … do a lot of things, can do pretty much anything a sighted person can when it comes to employment. So we always want to …
… Access Using the VoiceOver Screen Reader Getting Help with OS X Accessibility for Users with Visual Impairments … voice is a high-quality text-to-speech engine named Alex who often "takes a breath" between sentences. If you find … sessions can either be provided at a training center, in person at your residence, or via phone or audio/video chat …
… been a staple of American mornings for more than a century, with the first puzzle appearing in a December, 1913 issue of … reader, you will want to turn on your browser's mode for interacting with pages, such as Focus Mode in NVDA or Forms … with options to move between clues and around the grid. I personally find programs like this work best on a computer …
AccessWorld May 2020
… of faithful retelling of actions and other details along with the exercise of creative interpretive judgment? … description of the movie performed by a volunteer narrator who pays all teleconference fees herself and does not charge … Kelly v. Chi. Park Dist. , 635 F.3d 290, (7th Cir. 2011). A person's likeness or persona is not fixed and therefore …
… A conversation with Roy Samuelson, Colleen Connor, Satauna Howery, Serina … that focuses on life, culture, and inclusion for people who are blind or have low vision. AFB Possibilities is … description world, which again makes me so excited As a person who is blind and vision impaired, I love audio …
… moderator for today. I'm a Caucasian woman and I'm speaking with you all from my home office on a slightly chilly and … and disability memoir at UC Berkeley. Her collection of personal essays titled "Sight Unseen" is a classic in the … And last but certainly not least, we have Zach Shore who is a historian of international conflict. Zachary is a …
… This episode of Inform & Connect features a duo who share a true passion for bringing accessible … a free app designed to provide entertainment access to persons with vision or hearing impairments. The app enhances the …
… spaces. Assistive Technology Assessment for People Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired Presenter: Ike Presley, … impaired to accomplish educational, employment, and personal tasks. This session will present a framework and … Description: The growing population of individuals with combined diagnoses of autism and visual impairment has …