Here's some info from AFB regarding what's available in the newly released
Access World magazine for November. I'm particularly interested in the article
on shopping using iOS 9, as I consider iOS to be sometimes tricky when it comes
to filling out forms on the Web, particularly with what Apple calls pop-up
buttons, which are usually like combo boxes in Windows.
Begin forwarded message:
From: AFB AccessWorld <accessworld@xxxxxxx>
Date: November 16, 2015 at 9:27:05 AM EST
To: <disciple1211@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: The November Issue of AccessWorld Is Now Available
Reply-To: AFB AccessWorld <accessworld@xxxxxxx>
AFB American Foundation
for the Blind
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Expanding possibilities for people with vision loss
This issue features:
Editor's Page: AccessWorld's Annual Holiday Issue
AccessWorld 2015 Accessible Holiday Gift Guide: From Free to Extravagant,
Something for Everyone on Your List, by Deborah Kendrick
This year, we've rounded up some gift ideas that you can give with confidence
and pride to your friend or loved one who is blind or visually impaired. They
range in price from absolutely free to hundreds of dollars, with plenty of
sparkling ideas on the continuum between the two.
Holiday Shopping Using Your iOS Device, by Janet Ingber
iOS shopping apps make it especially convenient to do holiday shopping
anywhere. There's no need for a computer--just get your device and start
shopping. This article reviews the Amazon mobile app, the Apple Store app,
and RetailMeNot. The first two apps have items for sale while RetailMeNot
provides discount codes and coupons for a wide variety of retailers.
An Overview of iOS 9, by Janet Ingber
Recently, Apple released iOS 9, a new operating system for iPhone, iPad, and
iPod touch. This new system provides VoiceOver accessibility improvements
along with other general improvements. There isn't a downside to upgrading.
CrowdViz: Remote Video Assistance on your iPhone, by Bill Holton
There is a new player in the video assistance arena called CrowdViz, and like
Be My Eyes it is currently only available in the iOS App Store, though an
Android version is also in the works. Unlike Be My Eyes, however, after eight
complimentary video assistance sessions, new sessions must be paid for via
in-app purchase.
College Success: More than Textbooks from Learning Ally, by Deborah Kendrick
Launched in April 2015 and still growing, Learning Ally's College Success
program offers an online curriculum to guide students through acquiring the
necessary tools to adjusting to life as a college student - and doing so with
confidence and success.
sitecues from Ai Squared: Magnification and Speech for Websites, by Shelly
Brisbin
sitecues, a tool developed by ZoomText maker Ai Squared, seeks to make the
web easier to read for users who could benefit from text magnification or
speech, especially those who don't use other assistive technology solutions.
64 Oz. Games Promotes Braille Literacy and Fun At the Same Time, by Jamie
Pauls
As you prepare to spend time with those you care about this holiday season,
why not visit 64 Oz. Games and purchase some accessibility kits for games
that you and yours can play together. It is evident that Richard and Emily
Gibbs have a lot of energy and enthusiasm for what they do, and they have
only just gotten started making accessibility kits for games that the blind
and sighted can play together. Let's give them our support!
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