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Employers Adopting New Technology

… work out all the kinks and quirks." —White male in his 30s who became visually impaired in childhood Accessibility and … Participants were asked to select their level of agreement with the statement: When adopting new software, tools, or … ’Click the blue icon that says ‘Submit’.’ Also, if the person could identify whether it was a link, a button, a …

Are Health Care Websites Accessible to People with Vision Loss? The American Foundation for the Blind Reports Its Survey Results

… issues are popular among the general public. For people with vision loss, easy access to health information over the … survey participants use health-related websites. Of those who used the websites, 80 percent reported using general … Other tools included glasses, the assistance of another person, screen readers, large monitors, and magnifying …
William Reuschel, Jaclyn Packer
AccessWorld October 2013

A New Way to Find Old Friends: A Review of the Accessibility of Facebook

… friends or people you may know, it is possible to connect with people from the past or make new friends. These sites … you can communicate with friends, join groups, post personal updates, and much more. I indicate where some … the person as a friend and to send him or her a message. Interacting with Friends—Facebook Style Now that you have …
Janet Ingber
AccessWorld March 2009

Newark Resident Graduates from Blind Leaders Development Program

… create meaningful leadership experiences for individuals who are blind or low vision, who are already employed and in … attending a series of webinars, and being paired with a successful blind or low vision mentor who provided … transitioned her nonprofit, Eyes Like Mine, Inc., from in-person programming to an interactive virtual experience have …

Shadow Line and Fantasy Story II: A Review of Two Top-Down Action RPGs

… especially in how they handle accessibility for players who are blind or have low-vision. Both games, Shadow Line by … landscapes designed to provide a fully navigable experience without sight. Despite their differences, these games … navigation and interaction. For instance, while first-person games for blind players often use soundscapes to …
Aaron Preece
AccessWorld Winter 2024

Delight Games: A Review from the Blind Perspective

… The first volume of each series is playable for free, with subsequent games in the series available for purchase. … series, your character is a 1930s hard drinking detective who has an eye for the ladies. If you try to make choices … as successful at game play as if you took the character's personality into account when making choices. That said, …
Jamie Pauls
AccessWorld April 2016

Reporter Resources

… or low vision? Start here. Tips for Interviewing a Person Who Is Blind or Has Low Vision Use the same interviewing … everyday tones. Identify yourself and others who are with you. If a group is involved, remember to identify the …

Cisco Academy for the Vision Impaired: More Than an Education

… opportunities to individuals in developing countries who might not otherwise be able to afford training. In 2002, … University in Perth, Australia, began to wonder if people with visual impairments might be able to benefit from … get the student up and running with designing a website for personal or business use. ITE Essentials is a Cisco …
Jamie Pauls
AccessWorld November 2016

John DeWitt Leaves a Legacy of Access and Mentorship for People Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired

… technology assessment and training in New Jersey for persons who are blind or visually impaired. He also worked for the … to many. After hearing the news and discussing this loss with others, I wanted to commemorate John Dewitt's life. You …
Joe Strechay

A Review of Navigating Healthcare: When All They Can See is That You Can’t, by Deborah Kendrick

… It immediately made me think about my own experiences with the medical profession. This book provides a wealth of … of the chapter, Kendrick gives some strategies about interacting with office and medical staff. She describes her … are blind at the very beginning of the call. She gives a personal example from when she broke her femur and nobody …
Janet Ingber
AccessWorld February 2020

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