Podcast of low vision semianr a thte LightHouse on July 23, 2010, presented by Dr. Robert Greer.
I’m Not Blind, But I Can’t See:
How a Low Vision Examination Can Maximize Your Useable Vision
This seminar is part one of the Be Informed: Making Choices to Move Forward vision education seminars for older adults (ages 55 and over). [...]
I'm Not Blind, But I Can't See [118:46m]:
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Rigel Technology is offering an online seminar for the creation of accessible PDFs on July 27. In August, Rigel will offer workshops on IE 8 and on the new NVDA free screen reader.
All Rigel seminars are available as downloads from Rigel website. To peruse past seminars or register for an upcoming seminar, go to www.rigeltechnology.com
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Bryan Bashin, LightHouse CEO, and Josh Miele, scientist and LightHouse board member, discuss the digital divide when it comes to many new smartphones.
Smartphones Flunk for Blind Users
Blind users see digital divide in new generation phones
Smartphones can be pretty clueless when it comes to blind or visually impaired users.
For millions of consumers with normal vision, smartphones [...]
75 technology enthusiasts attended the LightHouse Technology Seminar on June 11th to learn more about the latest universal access features on new Apple products, including the iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch and OS X VoiceOver.
It’s with regret that The LightHouse won’t be able to stream or otherwise broadcast or record the Apple Products and Accessibility event scheduled for Friday June 11, 2010 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. PDST at the LightHouse.
Unfortunately, the Apple Corporation isn’t ready to make available streams or teleconferences of this evolving product. We regret the inconvenience [...]
LightHouse Technology Seminar
Apple Products and Accessibility
June 11, 2010
1:00 – 3:00 p.m. PDST at the LightHouse, 214 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94102
Join us in person to hear Apple discuss the latest universal access features on its iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch and OS X VoiceOver!
Apple’s out-of-the-box, assistive [...]
The LightHouse is pleased to read the following exemplary statement on the evolving status of our digital access rights and aspirations.
Achieving the Promise of the Americans with Disabilities Act in the Digital Age – Current Issues, Challenges, and Opportunities
Statement to the House by noted disability rights lawyer Daniel Goldstein.
Excerpt:
In today’s increasingly online society, limiting [...]
Vista Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired announces the Visually Impaired Person Technology User Conference (VIP TUC). The VIP TUC this year will focus on smartphone technology for the visually impaired. Smartphones are the wave of the future, and the wave is crashing around all of us right now. Keeping pace with the latest [...]
Excited about Apple iPhone’s out-of the-box accessibility? Dubious about a blind-friendly touch screen? Explore VoiceOver screen reader, Zoom magnifier and voice control options with LightHouse staff. Learn tricks from other iPhone users and get tips on helpful apps for transit info and more!
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