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The National Federation of the Blind and the American Council of the Blind 2020 Conferences: Two Excellent Virtual Conferences in a Time of Uncertainty

… in Chicago and Houston, respectively, would not be happening. The decisions were, of course, inevitable. With … format. Although each organization had its own unique approach to getting the job done, both managed to include … be interactive, featuring a conversational or interview approach. You could tune into the general session on the ACB …
Deborah Kendrick
AccessWorld August 2020

Amazon Echo: Toy or Tool?

… voice-activated digital assistant that is quite similar to Apple's Siri, and can perform a wide array of actions (more … you must use either a computer connected to the Web, or an app to get the Echo up and running with the Alexa service. … or mobile device. In my case, I downloaded the Alexa app to my iPhone. Apps for all major platforms are …
Jamie Pauls
AccessWorld February 2018

ATIA at a Glance: What We Saw at the 2018 Assistive Technology Industry Association Conference

… conundrum with a recent update to their Nearby Explorer app . Using 39 beacons strategically placed around the ATIA convention center, the iPhone app was able to identify nearby landmarks such as meeting … ATM. One could either walk around the building while the app spoke nearby points of interest, or search for a …
J.J. Meddaugh
AccessWorld February 2018

Indoor Wayfinding with Access Explorer from American Printing House for the Blind: One Step Forward

… feet, or ride on the “ding-ding” machine, traveling approximately two miles an hour past the smells of coffee, … using GPS navigation and one of many accessible wayfinding apps, it’s not only possible but relatively easy to find and … inside buildings and, even if they did, without adequate mapping the signals are all but worthless. A Brief History of …
Bill Holton
AccessWorld September 2019

An Overview of macOS Monterey

… Janet Ingber In late October, Apple released macOS Monterey, its new operating system for … can be accessed through your Mac and other iOS devices. Apple has put together a list of Macs that can run macOS … such as toolbars or sidebars, for additional items in app windows. Braille According to Apple’s Monterey support …
Janet Ingber
AccessWorld January 2022

Your Phone Can Talk

… we spend our time advocating for more inclusively designed apps and websites. But sometimes we skip over one of the … that allow for people with disabilities to access the apps, services, and conveniences that smartphones have enabled for everyone. On Apple products, such as an iPhone or iPad, the screen reader …
William Reuschel

Video Streaming Services Part 7: Does Peacock Have Wings? A Review of the Peacock Streaming Service from NBCUniversal

… as well as original content from Peacock. The Peacock app is free from the iOS App Store or Google Play Store. There are in-app purchases available to unlock even more content. If you …
Janet Ingber
AccessWorld October 2021

New Accessibility Support Options Courtesy of Google, Microsoft, and Be My Eyes

… support option. If you have never tried the free Be My Eyes app, stop reading this article and download the app immediately. It's available for both iOS and Android, … for iOS, but last November we alerted readers that the app was also now available for Android . Traditionally, Be …
Bill Holton
AccessWorld March 2018

Digital Task Management Solutions: Barriers to Accessibility are Barriers to Productivity and Convenience

… something you already carry in your pocket. Task Management Apps There are many digital task management programs on the … We at AFB Tech decided to review some of the more popular app options. We evaluated digital task managers using the … up the software should be as simple as installing an app and creating an account Collaborative: the software …
John Lilly, Olivia Milam
AccessWorld October 2015

What’s New in MacOS Big Sur

… Janet Ingber In November 2020, Apple released macOS Big Sur, its latest operating system … to macOS Big Sur. This new operating system has upgraded apps, a revamped Notification Center, an Actions menu, and more. In addition, Apple has brought back the startup chime. Installing Big Sur …
Janet Ingber
AccessWorld January 2021

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