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… to make that special someone on your shopping list very happy. Perhaps Janet Ingber's guide to popular online … asked questions about dog guides and describes two GPS apps. Deborah Kendrick also reviews the HoverCam. Be sure to … including the announcement of the latest AccessWorld App (Version 1.7), AFB and NFB scholarship announcements, …

Lee Huffman
AccessWorld December 2011

… AFB Consulting Applauds Supreme Court Accessibility Decision October 9, … ruling stands: the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) applies to online spaces. The Ninth Circuit Court’s ruling … in American life requires using the Internet—and job applications in particular have become increasingly digital …

Cristopher Broyles

… recent frustrating experience on NPR's website (and iPhone app) prompted the title of this blog post. Allow me to … on the page to make it easy to jump around. There did not appear to be any method for searching the text-only site. I … media player. I found the link to listen, but was again disappointed to discover that the link only launched the file …

AFB Staff

… Screen Reader: Internet Explorer Internet Explorer. Desktop app 1 of 8 Level 1 Narrator: When you do this, you'll be … Press Enter when you hear Internet Explorer Desktop app. Screen Reader: Unknown Internet Explorer - … User. Account Control Dialog: Do you want to allow this app to make changes to your PC? Program Name: Firefox Stub …

… Talkler App and the Future of Braille Get Readers Talking Dear … Your E-mail with Your Voice: A Look at the Upcoming Talkler App from Talkler Labs , in the January 2013 issue of … in the Settings menu. It is certainly possible to use the app with VoiceOver running, but there is a chance of …

AccessWorld February 2013

… In This Issue In This Issue Editor's Page Happy Holidays! 2017 Holiday Shopping and Gift Giving Holiday … Guide by Janet Ingber It's November, the holidays are approaching, and it's time for AccessWorld's online shopping … Available for Android by Bill Holton Be My Eyes is a mobile app that pairs sighted volunteers with individuals with …

AccessWorld November 2017

… price ranges. Product Evaluations and Guides The MLWordTips App from Lynette Tatum: Quick Keyboard Tips for Microsoft Word by Jamie Pauls I like the approach taken by the creators of this app. It serves as part quick reference guide and part … price ranges. Product Evaluations and Guides The MLWordTips App from Lynette Tatum: Quick Keyboard Tips for Microsoft …

AccessWorld April 2016

… Braille Product Reviews and Guides The Fourth-Generation Apple TV: An Accessibility Evaluation for People with Visual Impairments by Shelly Brisbin Apple TV isn't the only game in town for eyes-free TV … issues, I am giving Jet a tentative recommendation. The apps are free, and if they don't work for you, there is …

AccessWorld January 2016

… looked at accessibility barriers with websites and mobile apps for people who are blind, have low vision, or are … gave detailed accounts of their experiences using websites, apps, and kiosks for a variety of activities. Similar to the … looked at accessibility barriers with websites and mobile apps for people who are blind, have low vision, or are …

… for the blind, but the device also contains many stock apps from Google including Google Docs, Chrome, Hangouts, … camera allows for tasks such as scanning documents with an application such as KNFB Reader . Getting a Feel for the … Control and Alt keys that can be used in Android apps as needed. Spaced farther left and right of these keys …

Jamie Pauls
AccessWorld January 2018