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Thursday, August 14th, 2014Leading national braille publisher, National Braille Press (NBP), announced yesterday the premiere of their new book Get the Picture: Viewing the World with the iPhone Camera by Judy Dixon. The book, for both sighted and braille readers, shares the best strategies for utilizing the iPhone and iPad camera and rates the most accessible apps for blind […]
Integrated Employment forums
Wednesday, May 14th, 2014Rhode Island College and the Paul V. Sherlock Center on Disabilities are hosting a series of public forums and workships in 2014 focused on promoting a comprehensive approach to transition and integrated employment. The third in the series will be held June 19 & 20, 2014. To register for the workshop: Implementing the Discovery Process and […]
Global Accessibility Awareness Day May 15
Wednesday, April 30th, 2014The 2014 Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) is May 15th. On that day, designers, developers, usability professionals and everyone else is encouraged to take an hour to experience first hand the impact of digital accessibility. Use a mobile device to caption a video. Follow YouTube or 3Play Media for Vimeo information to add captions. Register to attend […]
Deaf Blind Equipment
Wednesday, November 6th, 2013The National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program (NDBEDP) supports Perkins School for the Blind as the local iCanConnect program. This program distributes equipment to low-income individuals who are deaf-blind. Equipment provided is to enable access to telephone, advanced communications, and information services. For the application, email: jerry.berrier@perkins.org and telephone 800-825-4595.
PDF Reader for Visually Impaired
Thursday, July 11th, 2013Press Release from SNABLIND The Swiss National Association of and for the Blind (SNAB) in collaboration with the Access for All foundation and the service provider xyMedia, has developed the VIP PDF-Reader. The VIP (visually impaired people) PDF-Reader filters the text out of a PDF file and presents it in a user-friendly interface. The text […]
Landmark Treaty for Visually-Impaired Persons
Tuesday, July 2nd, 2013Landmark Treaty for Visually-Impaired Persons In a press release, the Institute of Museum and Library Services wrote: June 28 – The World Intellectual Property Organization’s (WIPO) Diplomatic Conference for Visually Impaired Persons concluded today in Marrakesh, Morocco with a signing ceremony for the Marrakesh Treaty to Facilitate Access to Published Works for Persons Who are […]
Changing Screen Colors on BARD
Wednesday, January 23rd, 2013Should the need arise to change the BARD screen from color to black and white, on the BARD Main Page, select Update Account Settings. Find the Color settings option. Select black and white in the drop down box and then click the Update button.
Digital Talking Book Player and EZone
Thursday, July 19th, 2012Downloadable books offered through EZone at Rhode Island public libraries can be played on the digital talking book machine from Talking Books Plus. Look for EZone books that are in mp3 format. The digital talking book machine will not play any books in WMA format.
Accessible e-Readers and Apps
Friday, May 11th, 2012Librarians who serve the blind and visually impaired are saying that APPLE provides the only commercial available e-reading devices that are fully accessible out of the box. This includes iPads, iPhones, and the iPod Touch, all of which can be used as e-readers. Find a list of Assistive Technology Apps that provide additional options for accessibility for […]
Switch Access to the iPad for Communication
Tuesday, May 1st, 2012AblenetUniversity is offering a free 30 minute webinar entitled, Switch Access to the iPad for Communication, on Tuesay, May 15, 2012 10 am EST. This assistive technology webinar is for Professionals and Caregivers of Persons with Special Needs. To learn more or to register for this AbleNet Online Professional Development Session, visit the Assistive Technology […]
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