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Building Competence and Confidence: A Summer Program for Middle and High School Students at Baruch College

… play an even more significant role in the lives of students whose ability to manage printed information was compromised due to vision loss. With help from Leslie Clark (then a researcher at the … continued to teach programming, but in the early 1980s, as personal computers emerged, the Center changed its mission …
Karen Gourgey, David Seyfert, Lynnette Tatum
AccessWorld August 2012

Inform & Connect Season 3: Carl Augusto, President Emeritus of AFB

… Season 3 of Inform & Connect kicks off with a conversation with Carl Augusto , President Emeritus … fun guest with us today. I have with us, Mr. Carl Augusto, who is the immediate past president and CEO of the American … because I've used AFB services and programs as a blind person, and also as a worker in the blind [inaudible]. I …

Seeing Eye GPS: Three Organizations, One Stellar Effort!

… In October of 1999, I stood in the middle of a parking lot with my respected colleague Mike May, President of Sendero … vehicles. Be aware that there are three modes of input for interacting with Seeing Eye GPS. Use the onscreen keyboard … setting. This is probably my least favorite because I personally do not use either of these touchscreen methods …
Larry Lewis
AccessWorld November 2013

AccessWorld Podcast, Episode 17: New Research From AFB on AI

… Research Institute on the pros and cons of AI for people with disabilities. The study drew consensus from experts … feedback from people multiple times, but they're not interacting with each other. They are learning about what … statements. So these were opinions that at least one person in the group had expressed that seemed interesting to …

AccessWorld Podcast, Episode 19: Celebrating GAAD with Gemini and Dreams of Our Future

… around us more accessible. Aaron and Tony take time to talk with Gemini on its latest update to provide image and real … helps us create a world of endless possibilities for people who are blind or have low vision. This podcast is powered by … GPT and be able to ask it questions and talk to it like a person. But you can do that with Gemini as well. And …

Is a Netbook Computer Right for You?

… 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 …
Bradley Hodges
AccessWorld September 2009

AccessWorld News

… 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

AccessWorld Podcast, Episode 2: Janet Ingber and Judy Dixon Review Latest iOS

… 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 …

Apple OS X Accessibility Options

… 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 …

Solving the Great American Puzzle: A Review of the Crossword Web-based Game from APH

… 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 …
J.J. Meddaugh
AccessWorld May 2020

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