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Expanding possibilities for people with vision loss
The July issue of AccessWorld is now available on our website.
This issue features:
Editor's Page: AccessWorld Takes You "Back to School"
Tackling the Research Paper: Tips and Tools for Success for People with Vision
Loss, by J.J. Meddaugh
This article provides tips and tools to help make that next research paper a
bit easier. Even those who enjoy writing research papers might learn a thing or
two.
Amazon Brings Voice Accessibility to the Kindle Paperwhite with a New Audio
Adapter, by Bill Holton
I found the VoiceView screen reader extremely responsive, and the voice quality
was excellent. There is still much work to be done, but I think Amazon has made
an excellent start.
Accessible Reading on Multiple Devices with Capti Narrator, by Bill Holton
As a free document reader, I think Capti Narrator definitely has its place,
particularly on iPhones or other iOS devices. Language students would
definitely benefit from the translation feature and Word Challenge game.
Students who are not allowed to use their mobile devices at school will also be
pleased with the ability to move from desktop at school to mobile device at
home. Also, if you need to access a lot of .PDF and eBook files on your
desktop, Capti Narrator may do the job better than other readers.
A Review of the 6dot Label Maker from LoganTech: Potentially a Braille User's
Dream, by Deborah Kendrick
The 6dot Label Maker is by no means perfect, but it is a stylish and efficient
device, and the closest we have ever come to putting fast and fabulous braille
labels into the work and play environments of braille readers.
The BeSpecular: A New Remote Assistant Service, by Bill Holton
Recently, a new player entered the accessibility arena. It's called BeSpecular
and it was previewed and made publicly available on July 1 at the American
Council of the Blind's 2016 convention in Minneapolis. So by the time you read
this, the app will be publically available as a free download for both iOS and
Android.
Netflix Audio Description: What a Difference a Year Makes, by Jamie Pauls
While there is always room for growth and improvement, Netflix continues to
demonstrate its willingness to provide services to its blind and sighted
customers alike.
Game Review: iAssociate 2 by TicBits LTD, by Jamie Pauls
iAssociate 2 is a great game that will last you for a really long time. The
developers have worked over the years to improve accessibility with VoiceOver,
and I find the game to be a pleasure to play from the perspective of a blind
person.
Free, Massive Open Online Course from Georgia Institute of Technology:
Information and Communication Technology Accessibility, by John Rempel
Recognizing the increased demand for a greater understanding and wider
implementation of ICT accessibility, AMAC Accessibility Solutions and Research
Center at the Georgia Institute of Technology devoted their time and expertise
to develop a massive open online course (MOOC) specifically on ICT
accessibility.
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