The June Issue of AccessWorld Is Now Available!
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Subject: The June Issue of AccessWorld Is Now Available!
AFB American Foundation
for the Blind TM
Expanding possibilities for people with vision loss
The June issue of AccessWorld is now available on our website.
This issue features:
a.. Editor's Page: Help AccessWorld Be a Greater Resource for You
a.. Apple Receives AFB's Prestigious Helen Keller Achievement Award, by Bill
Holton
These days Apple's commitment to accessibility is second to none. This is why
this June 18, at a special gala in New York City, AFB will award Apple with its
prestigious Helen Keller Achievement Award for its notable breakthroughs in
accessible technology.
a.. Dolphin Guide from Dolphin Computer Access: A Suite of Access Programs that
Simplify Computer Use, by Jamie Pauls
I was impressed with Guide's consistent interface and attention to detail in
every area. I would definitely recommend this product for anyone who needs
assistance with basic computing skills, and who may not wish to ever become a
"power user."
a.. Focus on the Hospitality Industry, Part 2: Using Your iOS Device to Book a
Hotel Room, by Janet Ingber
It's unfortunate that people who are blind don't have the same access to some
hotel iOS apps that sighted customers do. For major corporations, the resources
required to do so are relatively inconsequential. Of the apps reviewed in this
article, the app from Hilton is by far the most accessible. The calendar could
use some modification, which would make it easier to use. However, it is quite
accessible and the Call Us feature is a nice addition.
a.. The Free iBill Money Identifier from the US Bureau of Engraving and
Printing, by Breonna Patterson and Lee Huffman
We realize there are people who are blind or visually impaired who do not use
smartphones or do not want to use smartphones to identify currency. This is why
we want to make sure our readers are aware of the option of a free stand-alone
currency identifier available from the Bureau of Engraving and Printing.
a.. Help Me See: The Organization Dedicated to Eliminating Cataract Blindness
Globally, by Bill Holton
HelpMeSee is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to wipe out cataract
blindness in the developing world. To date it has facilitated nearly 200,000
successful cataract surgeries, at a cost of just $50 per surgery.
a.. AT&T NYU Connect Ability Challenge: Programming for Accessibility, by Bill
Holton
This year, in honor of the 25th Anniversary of the American's with Disabilities
Act, AT&T is partnering with New York University's Ability Lab to offer the
first ever ®Connect Ability Tech Innovation Challenge.
a.. AccessWorld News
a.. Letters to the Editor
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