… they enjoy meeting up each month to discuss the latest happenings around accessibility. Visit the AFB website to … hosted on PineCast . Transcripts are available through Apple Podcast, and AFB provides additional transcripts on … Yeah, kind always prepared to have something unexpected happen and be ready to react. Your body's always prepped for …
… after Netflix began offering audio-described content, Apple started offering movies with audio description in the … to see if a show had closed captioning. With Netflix and Apple both providing audio-described content with their … device, and audio description is not yet available on the Apple TV, according to the information found on ADP's Amazon …
AccessWorld September 2017
… strong points, weaknesses, and accessibility issues. As happens with competing screen readers, each of these browsers … Productivity! Productivity! As with most mainstream apps paired with a screen reader, to become productive, the … screen reader to interact with the browser and voice the app's menus and data. Happily, as Kingsbury states, "Once …
AccessWorld September 2020
… is offering free access to its entire cloud platform of apps for blind, low vision, deaf and reading impaired … events and activities. Most public libraries also have apps like Overdrive or Hoopla where you can download …
… navigational menu throughout. Users can interact with applications on GuideConnect using a few basic keyboard … offers a simplified user interface, it includes most of the applications you will want to use: email, word processor, … like magnification and text-to-speech. The productivity applications?Email, Web Browser, and Letters and Documents, …
AccessWorld July 2020
… weeks to complete. "Hadley 2.0" refers to a well-researched approach to adult learners, with content development and … and redesigned into more concise workshops that take approximately ten minutes or less to complete. For example, … 65-plus years old with an acquired vision loss. Although it appears this demographic group has been traditionally part …
AccessWorld October 2019
… Withdrawal of Proposed Regulations Change How the ADA Applies to Websites? Elizabeth Neal On December 26, the … exactly how the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) applies to web services. In 2010, the DOJ started the … of Justice has long interpreted title III of the ADA to apply to web services , and recent court rulings concerning …
… were it not for him. AFB has been a longtime supporter of Apple products, which come fully accessible right out of the … and CEO: "Steve Jobs, as a technology pioneer and CEO of Apple, was a longtime champion for people with disabilities. Here at AFB, we have applauded his accomplishments over and over. I speak for all …
… information, I would like to see improved accuracy. Home Appliance Access The Accessible Kitchen: Using the Instant … maker, and stockpot warmer. This high-tech countertop appliance offers a complete set of touch panel controls…but … and your choice of either the iOS or Android Smart Cooker app. I have been using the Smart Pot for several months now …
AccessWorld August 2016
… AccessWorld News AccessWorld News AFB Now Accepting Applicants to the Blind Leaders Development Program! Are you … to help shape the next generation of blind leaders--apply to be a mentor in the inaugural AFB Blind Leaders … LinkedIn group for program alumni and mentors Participant Application Form Mentor Application Form National Braille …
AccessWorld October 2019