Access Technology Blog http://www.nfb.org One of the many things that one can do with a mobile phone is keep up with current news events. For users of iPhones who are blind and deafblind, this is no different. But are the most popular apps accessible? Below, the three most popular free news apps for the iOS platform are reviewed for their usability with VoiceOver and Braille displays. http://www.nfb.org/NewsBot.asp?MODE=VIEW&ID=922 Wed, 1 Feb 2012 06:00:00 GMT The following are two recordings form the NFB's eBook Accessibility Symposium on December 6. These videos are also available on the DAISY Consortium YouTube Channel:EPUB 3, A Foundation for Accessible Publishinghttp://youtu.be/z2a7LNnEhfcandDAISY Pipeline 2http://youtu.be/jnjo3kv6JMY http://www.nfb.org/NewsBot.asp?MODE=VIEW&ID=920 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 06:00:00 GMT Apples iOS devices are being adopted in schools and educational institutions throughout the United States, and are being used by students and teachers to fill a number of educational roles. http://www.nfb.org/NewsBot.asp?MODE=VIEW&ID=918 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 06:00:00 GMT http://www.nfb.org/NewsBot.asp?MODE=VIEW&ID=915 Fri, 20 Jan 2012 06:00:00 GMT One of the reasons that the Access Technology team ensured we had a presence at the Consumer Electronic Show this year was to spread the message to other companies and organizations about the importance of access for everyone, and some of the simple steps they could take to ensure that their products could be enjoyed by the blind, as well as the sighted. http://www.nfb.org/NewsBot.asp?MODE=VIEW&ID=914 Tue, 17 Jan 2012 06:00:00 GMT http://www.nfb.org/NewsBot.asp?MODE=VIEW&ID=911 Fri, 13 Jan 2012 06:00:00 GMT http://www.nfb.org/NewsBot.asp?MODE=VIEW&ID=909 Wed, 11 Jan 2012 06:00:00 GMT http://www.nfb.org/NewsBot.asp?MODE=VIEW&ID=910 Wed, 11 Jan 2012 06:00:00 GMT http://www.nfb.org/NewsBot.asp?MODE=VIEW&ID=907 Tue, 10 Jan 2012 06:00:00 GMT http://www.nfb.org/NewsBot.asp?MODE=VIEW&ID=908 Tue, 10 Jan 2012 06:00:00 GMT http://www.nfb.org/NewsBot.asp?MODE=VIEW&ID=905 Fri, 6 Jan 2012 06:00:00 GMT http://www.nfb.org/NewsBot.asp?MODE=VIEW&ID=896 Fri, 16 Dec 2011 06:00:00 GMT http://www.nfb.org/NewsBot.asp?MODE=VIEW&ID=895 Thu, 15 Dec 2011 06:00:00 GMT The Brailliant 32 Second Generation sold by Humanware is, like many other recent Braille displays, built for portability and easy connectivity. It offers Bluetooth and USB connections, and is intended to offer quick portable Braille for users who need to move between workstations, or those who carry a laptop and/or a mobile phone and need Braille access wherever they work. http://www.nfb.org/NewsBot.asp?MODE=VIEW&ID=889 Tue, 13 Dec 2011 06:00:00 GMT http://www.nfb.org/NewsBot.asp?MODE=VIEW&ID=890 Tue, 13 Dec 2011 06:00:00 GMT http://www.nfb.org/NewsBot.asp?MODE=VIEW&ID=888 Thu, 8 Dec 2011 06:00:00 GMT http://www.nfb.org/NewsBot.asp?MODE=VIEW&ID=868 Thu, 13 Oct 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.nfb.org/NewsBot.asp?MODE=VIEW&ID=864 Wed, 12 Oct 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.nfb.org/NewsBot.asp?MODE=VIEW&ID=852 Tue, 27 Sep 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.nfb.org/NewsBot.asp?MODE=VIEW&ID=850 Wed, 21 Sep 2011 05:00:00 GMT Yesterday a post appeared on the Official Google Blog announcing improvements to Google Docs, Google Sites, and Google Calendar. Google explains that its designers have been working with advocacy organizations to gain feedback and insight into the nonvisual accessibility of its products. http://www.nfb.org/NewsBot.asp?MODE=VIEW&ID=848 Thu, 15 Sep 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.nfb.org/NewsBot.asp?MODE=VIEW&ID=845 Wed, 31 Aug 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.nfb.org/NewsBot.asp?MODE=VIEW&ID=838 Mon, 8 Aug 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.nfb.org/NewsBot.asp?MODE=VIEW&ID=837 Mon, 1 Aug 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.nfb.org/NewsBot.asp?MODE=VIEW&ID=825 Thu, 14 Jul 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.nfb.org/NewsBot.asp?MODE=VIEW&ID=808 Wed, 1 Jun 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.nfb.org/NewsBot.asp?MODE=VIEW&ID=790 Mon, 11 Apr 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.nfb.org/NewsBot.asp?MODE=VIEW&ID=784 Mon, 28 Mar 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.nfb.org/NewsBot.asp?MODE=VIEW&ID=785 Mon, 28 Mar 2011 05:00:00 GMT http://www.nfb.org/NewsBot.asp?MODE=VIEW&ID=782 Fri, 25 Mar 2011 05:00:00 GMT