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Two Things We’re Watching in Washington

… Technology (ICT). ICT includes websites, mobile apps, kiosks, computer equipment, and telecommunications … using federal government websites and PDFs. These barriers appear to be even more prevalent for federal workers using … illustrates the state of federal government website and app accessibility. In order to really understand how …
Sarah Malaier

AccessWorld Recognizes Global Accessibility Awareness Day

… tools; accessible gaming; frustrating and inaccessible apps and feature phones; employment-related articles: … the good, the bad, and the ugly with all things Windows, Apple, and Android; and much, much more. The AccessWorld staff enjoys and, more importantly, very much appreciates hearing from all of you. Quite often a comment …
Lee Huffman
AccessWorld May 2020

AFB Announces the 2017 Helen Keller Achievement Award Winners

… loss. In addition, Netflix has made its website and mobile apps accessible to those who use VoiceOver and … system, the ChromeVox screen reader and the G Suite apps on the Web, iOS and Android platforms. Architect Chris … have been honored, as well as leading corporations such as Apple, Comcast, CBS Television, JPMorgan Chase and Marriott …

Executive Summary

… disabilities, particularly the myriad of AI-based assistive applications being specifically developed to support users … included: Benefits of AI: On-device text recognition AI apps will be especially beneficial to blind and low-vision users, who may perceive these apps as more private than using a human reader. In the …

Journey Forward Survey

… had someone else schedule their COVID-19 vaccine appointment. Participants had concerns about getting health … during the pandemic said the telehealth websites or apps were not fully accessible. 59% of participants worried … Public health and emergency preparedness: Websites and applications providing information about COVID-19 or other …

Workplace Technology Study

… website and included in documents used throughout the application process, hiring, onboarding, and employment. The … be ongoing. Companies that develop products, websites, and apps for businesses should develop a corporate commitment to … Glossary of Terms Accessible: For websites and mobile apps, all elements must be designed so people who are blind, …

Notes, Observations from the Consumer Electronics Show (CES)

… Consumer Electronics Show (CES) Paul Schroeder I've just wrapped up my second visit to the mega Consumer Electronics … (a company that continues to deliver a great keyboard app for smart phones). We saw a number of companies offering …
Paul Schroeder

In This Issue

… is core to the development of the Weather Gods app. The reasonable price, the developer's commitment to …
AccessWorld October 2017

Tell Us How AccessWorld Can Be a Greater Resource for You

… ideas you might have to share with us regarding mobile app development. Please take a few moments to answer a few …
AccessWorld June 2016

What's New in Braille and Beyond: A Report from the CSUN Assistive Technology Conference

… . While I certainly agreed with that sentiment, 2018 appears to be the year that many of those promised braille … devices, a stopwatch and clock, and a built-in notes app. The notes app is intriguing because these notes can then be synced …
J.J. Meddaugh
AccessWorld April 2018

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