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Watching Without Looking: A VoiceOver User's First Month With the Apple Watch, by Anna Dresner

… scrubs, and taps. Just when we thought we had the whole Apple iOS thing figured out, Apple released an entirely new product—the Apple Watch. From the first day that Apple began talking …
Jamie Pauls
AccessWorld October 2015

Frances West, New IBM Chief Accessibility Officer, on What's Ahead in Accessibility at IBM

… become more strategic," she says. "Before, when we would approach a company regarding issues of accessibility, our … is the IBM Easy Web Browser platform. This server-side application enables government agencies and businesses to … of dynamic Web content for people with disabilities, mapping controls, Ajax live regions, and events to …
Bill Holton
AccessWorld August 2014

Letters to the Editor

… and find that often elusive "sighted help." Bill says: "The approximately 6-inch by 4-inch digital touchpad could be … been created, but why bother when there is an accessible app for that?" I say, bother because not everyone has an … recipes on my website which you can download into the smart app. You can find all of the scripts here: …
AccessWorld September 2016

Victor Reader Stream, a Product Worth Considering (Or Reconsidering)

… Voice Dream Reader, and any number of music streaming apps made it possible for me to go through my day without … the last time, but I figured since I was now firmly in the Apple ecosystem I didn't need it any more. I didn't give … Stream doesn't even break a sweat. I still use the Audible app on my phone, and I use BARD on both my phone and the …
Jamie Pauls
AccessWorld September 2020

The Accessible Kitchen: The Black+Decker Talking Toaster Oven

… 18 inches wide by 12 inches high (including feet), and approximately 18 inches from handle to the rear convection … mode the timer will reset to its default Toast setting. Happily, the order runs in the direction of the buttons. … the unit’s operation and resetting. It took the oven approximately 4 minutes to reach 450 degrees, so I started …
Bill Holton
AccessWorld February 2020

Basic VoiceOver Gestures For the New iPhone User

… on how to use the accessibility tools that are built-in to Apple's array of mobile devices, but it does provide some … around the iPhone and should be easily adapted to other Apple devices. Book Resources for Learning to Use an iPhone … smooth piece of glass without being able to see it? All of Apple's accessibility solutions are included with your new …
Jamie Pauls
AccessWorld February 2019

AccessWorld News

… the talking guide on their existing set top box by tapping the "A" button twice on their remote control. The … been named chair of the Perkins Board of Trustees. She was appointed unanimously by fellow Board of Trustees members at … Touch of Genius Prize for Innovation is Now Accepting Applications The Louis Braille Touch of Genius Prize for …
AccessWorld December 2014

AccessWorld News

… Louis Braille Touch of Genius Prize for Innovation Applications for the next award cycle are already available. The deadline is January 9, 2017 ; applicants will have the opportunity to win up to $20,000. … measurements in braille; and the iBraille Challenge App submitted?by Dr. Cheryl Kamei-Hannan and Nancy …
AccessWorld June 2016

Education, Technology and Accessibility

… Media, spoke about their successful efforts to work with Apple to transform its iTunes U into an accessible offering … met in convincing Google to fully address access to Google Apps. Turner also made clear that CSU's job would be easier …
Paul Schroeder

Apple helps you to take control of your TV!

… something we can easily navigate using built-in voiceover: Apple TV. The second-generation Apple TV allows you to access iTunes (for movies, TV shows, … easy. With some assistance from my sighted fiancée, I had Apple TV up and running in five minutes. It took an extra …
Joe Strechay

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