Accessible World seeks to educate the general public, the disabled community and the professionals who serve them by providing highly relevant information about new products, services, and training opportunities designed specifically to eliminate geographic and access barriers that adversely affect them.
Be My Eyes is a free, unlimited, always-open service delivered via smartphone that allows blind and low vision users to get access to volunteers who can read, describe or identify the visual information via live video.
Some people want phones with keypads, not touch screens. Such phones are called feature phones; they can do many things, but they aren’t as capable as smart phones.
Tek Talk welcomes our good friend J.J. Meddaugh of A.T. Guys to discuss the topic: “The Canute, from Bristol Braille, a truly innovative notetaker.”
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Join us to hear highlights of the 2020 Consumer Electronics Show from Mike May of Access Explorer and Mika Pyyhkala of Envision. Mike May has been providing his summary of CES for over 20 years.
Kim Loftis and Chris Grabowski are delighted to share their new book with you, “Dinner delivered, Accessible and Easy Ways to Receive Meals Direct to Your Door”. The book is available from National Braille Press, in two volumes.
In the February 3 presentation, I will give updates on 2 NLS initiatives such as BARD Mobile and web BARD.
Join us on Monday, January 27 as our panel explores the BrailleNote Touch Plus and the Polaris, their features, similarities and differences.
Dean Martineau writes books on adaptive technology which are of assistance to new users and technology trainers alike.
Tek Talk welcomes Joel Leftwich and Mika Pyyhkala to discuss the topic: “The role of technology in creating accessibility in the personal and professional lives of people who are blind or visually impaired.” Joel was recently appointed executive direct
I largely want to talk about the importance of Braille, particularly in literacy and employment, how I came up with the idea of writing and updating the book, then introducing the concept to Jonathan, and finally discuss the range of Braille devices co
Tek Talk welcomes Jackie Brown, Author, to review her book: “Braille on Display.” Read More »
