… Director, Accessibility Policy and Initiatives at Apple ; and Jeffrey Wieland, Director of Accessibility at … for persons with visual impairments. Sarah Herrlinger from Apple said, "We're always trying to ensure that those who … have the best possible experience." She went on to explain Apple's Everyone Can Code program which uses a series of …
… phone-based GPS technology provider. Just as suddenly it appears that the plug has been pulled on any future … is as follows: Wayfinder have indeed terminated the Access application in terms of future development, TalkNav had hoped to purchase the application in order that it be further developed as a …
AccessWorld March 2010
… 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 …
AccessWorld October 2015
… 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 …
AccessWorld August 2014
… 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
… 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 …
AccessWorld September 2020
… 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 …
AccessWorld February 2020
… 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 …
AccessWorld February 2019
… 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
… 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