… 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 …
… 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
… 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
… 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 … training and usability testing to ensure that websites and apps are accessible to all customers. One way to mitigate …
… 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
… 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
… have low vision. These insights are being shared with the appropriate officials but also highlighted long-standing … and inclusion. The findings are being shared with the appropriate officials and leaders that can push for systemic … For example, the survey data showed that many websites and apps used to schedule appointments, order groceries, or even …
… 05/20/2021 Happy Global Accessibility Awareness Day (#GAAD)! The purpose … Patnoe We are excited to welcome Sarah Herrlinger of Apple and Christopher Patnoe of Google to Inform & Connect, … we mean the design and development of a website (or app, or any digital tool) that allows everyone, including …