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How To Use Google Docs On Your Computer With Screen Readers And Braille Devices

How To Use Google Docs On Your Computer With Screen Readers And Braille Devices Google Docs offers a convenient way to create, edit, and share documents, spreadsheets, forms, and drawings online. One of the best aspects of Google Docs is that it is compatible with assistive tools like screen readers and braille devices, making itContinue reading “How To Use Google Docs On Your Computer With Screen Readers And Braille Devices”

I switched to Android, but an iPhone 15 is probably in my future

I switched to Android, but an iPhone 15 is probably in my future Introduction There has been quite a bit of discussion and debate of late around the merits of iOS and Android, and this has coincided with my own journey into using Android. In February this year, after thirteen years using iPhones, I boughtContinue reading “I switched to Android, but an iPhone 15 is probably in my future”

Listen Technologies Launches ListenWIFI

The Hearing Review – Wednesday, June 14, 2023 at 1:34 PM Listen Technologies Launches ListenWIFI Listen Technologies launched ListenWIFI, the next generation of Listen EVERYWHERE, the company’s audio-over-Wi-Fi solution. Listen Technologies Corporation, a leading provider of advanced wireless listening solutions for 25 years, announced the launch of ListenWIFI at InfoComm 2023. The new product suiteContinue reading “Listen Technologies Launches ListenWIFI”

New apps for visually impaired users provide virtual labels for controls and a way to explore images

https://news.umich.edu/new-apps-for-visually-impaired-users-provide-virtual-labels-for-controls-and-a-way-to-explore-images/ New apps for visually impaired users provide virtual labels for controls and a way to explore images With VizLens, users can touch buttons while their phones read out the labels, and Image Explorer provides a workaround for bad or missing alt text  VizLens uses a smartphone’s camera to view control interfaces, such asContinue reading “New apps for visually impaired users provide virtual labels for controls and a way to explore images”

How to use Emergency Restart in Windows 11

gHacks Technology News – Friday, June 16, 2023 at 3:39 AM How to use Emergency Restart in Windows 11 Did you know that there is an Emergency Restart in Windows 11? The option is kind of hidden, so it’s possible you may have not been aware of it. Have you ever run into a situationContinue reading “How to use Emergency Restart in Windows 11”

Wellness Wednesday: There Just Might be an App for That! How Mood Tracking and Journaling can Help You Stay Mentally Strong

author Blind Abilities team link media In this 13th  episode of Wellness Wednesday, Beth Gustin, LPC and Robin Ennis, LCSW, CPC, explore journaling, writing, and affirmations to help one stay mentally strong. Some of the Apps mentioned in this episode are Day One Journal, finch and the upcoming Mood Tracking feature in the Health AppContinue reading “Wellness Wednesday: There Just Might be an App for That! How Mood Tracking and Journaling can Help You Stay Mentally Strong”

Developing Apps With Accessibility In Mind

According to the World Health Organization, there are almost 1.3 billion people in the world who live with some form of physical or cognitive impairment—that’s 16% of the world’s population! Making apps accessible means that these people can enjoy the same experiences as everyone else. But it’s not just about people with special needs.   AccessibilityContinue reading “Developing Apps With Accessibility In Mind”