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How to Turn on Detailed Voice Guidance for Vision Impaired Users in Google Maps

Detailed Voice Guidance is not a new feature, but it is not well known and is hidden deep in the settings of Google Maps. If you are a fan of Google Maps, we think it is a good feature to turn on for a vision-impaired or blind user. Detailed Voice Guidance expands the existing walkingContinue reading “How to Turn on Detailed Voice Guidance for Vision Impaired Users in Google Maps”

Accessibility of FaceBook

Digital accessibility ensures that individuals with disabilities can access and interact with online content. Regarding social media platforms like Facebook, implementing accessibility features is crucial for creating an inclusive online environment. Facebook, a social media site, has 3.03 billionmonthly users worldwide. It is the largest social media platform globally and has expanded into owning other socialContinue reading “Accessibility of FaceBook”

Elevating E-Commerce Accessibility: Product Display Basics

Accurate, detailed product information is an essential part of any successful e-commerce experience. But if e-commerce sites aren’t created with accessibility in mind, many would-be customers may be unable to get the facts they need to make purchasing decisions—resulting in lost revenue opportunities for retailers. So, how can designers and content authors showcase products effectivelyContinue reading “Elevating E-Commerce Accessibility: Product Display Basics”

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List of Presentations From CSUN 2024, Compiled by Christopher Phillips

This list has been compiled as a spreadsheet using Google Sheets. Activate the link to enable screen reader support to ensure screen reader accessibility. Pressing ctrl+/ (control slash) provides a list of Google Sheets keyboard shortcuts.

Apple Books Can Do Far More Than You Think (So Use These 10 Tips)

Apple Books lets you buy, rent, and read books, listen to audiobooks (in supported regions), or import and read documents downloaded from other sources. But there’s a lot more you can do in the app than you’re probably aware of, so let’s dive in and take a look. 1 Check Your Reading Progress Being aware ofContinue reading “Apple Books Can Do Far More Than You Think (So Use These 10 Tips)”

Music resources for people who are blind or have visual impairments, including music technology tools for the blind,

learning music with or without braille, solutions for low vision music students, and more. • Academy of Music for the BlindAMB • • is dedicated to addressing the unique talents and challenges of blind youth by developing their musical, creative, cognitive, physical and social skills through education in music and the performing arts. AMB offersContinue reading “Music resources for people who are blind or have visual impairments, including music technology tools for the blind,”

Using the Block Editor with a Screen Reader

Using the Block Editor with a Screen Reader Posted on March 30, 2024 by abletec The Gutenberg editor was introduced in 2018 and became the default editor in WordPress since version 5. Its adoption amongst blind persons, though, has been slow and reluctant for a variety of reasons. Initially, the accessibility was abysmal. Secondly, change is often notContinue reading “Using the Block Editor with a Screen Reader”

Microsoft says this single key is the difference between an AI PC and just a PC with AI

What you need to know Intel shared Microsoft’s definition of an AI PC at its AI PC Acceleration Program in Taipei, Taiwan this week. The chipmaker is one of several industry leaders to push AI hardware. Intel’s Core Ultra processors feature neural processing units (NPUs) specifically optimized for AI. Those chips compete with CPUs from AMD andContinue reading “Microsoft says this single key is the difference between an AI PC and just a PC with AI”