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The Windows 10 Spring update is Here; Check Out All of the Accessibility Improvements
The Windows 10 Spring 2019 update is now available for general use, and it once again brings a host of accessibility and other improvements. Read on to learn what's new or how to get it now.
HumanWare Reveal 16I Now Shipping, Advanced Video Magnifier with Prodigi
HumanWare's Reveal family of video magnifiers, announced this past January, are now available for purchase.
Over 60 Events Scheduled for Global Accessibility Awareness Day
Global Accessibility Awareness Day is this Thursday, and over 60 events have been scheduled to help mark the occasion.
Google Adds Additional Ways to Enable Accessibility, Other Tweaks in Android Q Accessibility Services
Google's latest version of Android, discussed today at Google IO, is featuring a variety of changes, including some new options for accessibility and developers.
The Orbit Reader is Still Available, if You are Willing to Pay a Bit More
Despite a slightly higher cost and new way to obtain it, the Orbit Reader is still available for purchase, according to the company.
Scan documents with Voice Dream Scanner, available now on the Itunes App Store
The newest offering from Winston Chen, creator of the popular Voice Dream suite of apps, including Voice Dream Reader, Writer, and Mail, now includes Voice Dream Scanner, an OCR app which integrates with Voice Dream Reader for a seamless experience.
Android Accessibility Suite 7.3 Adds Screen Search, More Continuous Reading Options
Android Accessibility Suite, the app which now includes TalkBack and other accessibility services, has reached version 7.3 with several improvements aimed at easier navigation and reading.
Victor Reader Trek 1.3 Improves GPS Connection Time; Update before March 31
HumanWare has released version 1.3 of the software for the Victor Reader Trek, and current users will want to update before March 31.
NVDA 2019.1 Features Improved Microsoft Word Support, Dozens of Other Changes
The release candidate for the first version of the NVDA screen reader for 2019 has been posted.
Smart Guitar aims to help musicians with disabilities learn to play
Joe Birch has created a smart guitar which aims to aid people with a range of disabilities in learning and playing guitar.
The guitar is used in conjunction with a device running google assistant and is controlled by an internal Raspberry Pie to allow users who are blind, deaf, and or mute to interact with the device.
#CSUNATC19: Seeing AI 3.0 Lets you Explore Photos by Touch, Adds iPad Support
Popular OCR and recognition app Seeing AI has received a major update, just in time for the CSUN Assistive Technology Conference.
I.D. Mate Galaxy Brings Battery Status Fixes And More In The Latest Update
We haven t seen a firmware update for the EnVision I.D. Mate Galaxy in a long time. However, with CSUN right around the corner, some bits and bytes have emerged from the ether for Galaxy owners looking for some much anticipated fixes. Here s a rundown of what the latest update contains.
Check Your Mailbox, Your Inbox And Even Your Spam Folder Because The Library of Congress Wants to Hear from You
The following email was sent out to patrons of the Talking Book Library of Texas on March 1st. Those in other States may want to check in with their own local libraries if they have not seen a message, like the one listed below, if they are interested in participating in the survey. We ll update this story with more information as it comes along, but for now, here is the text of the email sent to Texans. Note that contact information for the NLS program in your state will be different than that listed here.
Microsoft helps Blind/VI children to develop an interest in coding from a young age with Code jumper
Code Jumper, a new offering developed by Microsoft by Microsoft enables children to learn coding skills through Project Torino, a physical programming language. It will soon be available from the American Printing House for the Blind.
QRead Version 3.21 Released, including improved heading navigation, improved goodreads search, and more
Last weekend, Accessible Apps released QRead version 3.21.
This release includes improved heading navigation, improved Goodreads support, improvements to the document progress slider, and more.
New Cane and Guide Dog Emojis Coming in 2019, We Asked Aira to Describe what They Look Like
Another set of new emoji is being added for you to use on your mobile devices, including some characters related to blind and visually impaired people.
#ATIA19: Humanware Refreshes the BrailleNote Touch with Faster Hardware, Android 8.1
Less than three years after its original release, the BrailleNote Touch is getting a makeover.
Resources for accessing and using Google Suite with a screen reader
Do you or your students struggle to use Google Suite with a screen reader? National Braille Press has recently released a beginner's guide to using all google products, mail, drive, docks, sheets, slides, Chrome, Hangouts, and Calendar, on a pc, along with some notes about Mac and iOS usage as well.
AppA11y is attempting to port dice world to Alexa, and they need your help
Dice World, the incredibly popular iOS and Android app containing 6 free dice games, is attempting to offer its players a hands-free experience by porting the app to Alexa.
NVDA user Survey attempts to find most pressing issues
NvAccess is offering a user survey to attempt to narrow down and locate the most pressing issues for the majority of NVDA users.
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