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Every link out there using voiceover on youtube.com
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VisionAssist is a new category of handheld electronic magnifier that utilizes your smartphone.
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Wondering if anyone knows of accessible e payments options such as Google Wallet, Apple Wallet, etc.
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A podcast showing how easy it is to use the System Access Mobile Network.
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This is a short tutorial on how to disable one's touch pad mouse on a laptop. Remember, when restarting a computer, you have to go through the steps to disable it.
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This video describes and demonstrates the VoiceOver screen reader on the Apple TV. It also shows how to turn on Closed Captioning.
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This shows how to goin a google group with having to fill in the grapical code
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This article gives very useful tips to make sure your computer stays clean and how to tell if you are infected.
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How does one allow sound to continue through the PC speakers as opposed to the feature pack speakers, and how do you allow the Braille keyboard to take presidence over the computer keyboard?
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Do you need some iPhone basics? This brief tutorial goes over how to unlock the screen, describes the general layout of the home screen, how to move from one icon to the next using VoiceOver gestures, how to open an app from the home screen, how to move to the different pages of the home screen, and how to open and close folders
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Everyone asks me how do I delete a contact on my I phone? Here is a step by step process!
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How to set up I cloud for multiple devices
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If you are an Android user and a Sprint user this is for you!
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A discussion with Max on using the Windows explorer
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Will a touchscreen braille writer using a tablet (like the iPad) be available in the future?
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How do you get the iPhone to allow for very large Mav files from the video file to be saved to the computer or allow it to be put in dropbox?
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If you are having trouble sorting or filtering tables in excel, here is an easy to follow example.
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Curious what the iPhone 4S can do? Listen to how Siri takes the hastle out of sending texts, email, setting appointments, etc.
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If you tab around a worksheet, your screen reader speaks the coordinates of the currently active cell. This article describes a screen-reader independent way of configuring your worksheet to have row and column titles automatically spoken as you navigate the sheet.
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Have you ever tried to fill out a PDF form only to discover that none of your changes will save? Here's some help text you can send to the form's developer.
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Nothing works better for reading ebooks than an iDevice because so many different apps are available.
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Here are some ways of making the daunting process of memorizing all those keystrokes manageable.
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Stepb by step instructions with troubleshooting if XP says no CD in the drive.
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I, like a great majority of people, take part in social network, and text messaging, and with Voice Over, the capability to keep in touch, and use your cell phone has greatly improved for blind and low vision people, immensely.
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A website for Visually Impaired People who use Apple products and services
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A complete list of gestures, keyboard and Braille shortcut commands to handle your iOS device. Updated 10/2011
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Accessibility in mind with Games, Video Guides, Reviews and more
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If you use JAWS and Microsoft Outlook, you might find reading web-based newsletters tedious because JAWS reads a long disclaimer with every image. Here's how to disable that annoyance.
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Tips on editing text using the onscreen keyboard for the iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad and VoiceOver.
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New Nokia screen reader available probably later this year on selected phones. Check it out!
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This student lost her sight quickly and had never touched a computer before 10th grade. She learned how to use a computer with talking software within 2 weeks.
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TechVision provides lessons to teach how use use the Internet, Facebook, Skype, Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and more. $1.99 per lesson or bundles available.
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JAWS 13 is now available!
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Convert Unit and Currency with this Program
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Want more control over your keyboard and mouse settings and actions?
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A platform for reading ePUB books.
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New Braille displays made by Humanware. Listen to a webinar!
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Improvements in the accessibility of IOS5, the latest version of the operating system for the iPhone, iPad and iPod.
Visit this link to learn about the changes if you haven't already.
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Improvements in the accessibility of IOS5, the latest version of the operating system for the iPhone, iPad and iPod.
Visit this link to learn about the changes if you haven't already.
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Scripts for Jaws, to use the new version of iTunes. It's called BlindTunes
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Articles about employment, a review of the Braille Sense , a discussion of the new AccessWorld app for the iPhone,etc.
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Article explaining cool features of cars driving themselves through traffic, warnings of slippery roads, intersections, road blocks etc.
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Highlights from the Android platform regarding accessibility.
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This is the official app of the American Foundation for the Blind's online publication AccessWorld.
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Prone to smartphone-related accidents? Apple has a new iPhone AppleCare+ plan that covers accidental damage.
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ChromeVox by google is a screen reader for Chrome OS, intended to bring the speed, versatility, and security of Chrome OS to visually impaired users
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Webinar recorded September 21, 2011. A demo and discussion of recently enhanced accessibility features in Google Apps for businesses, governments and schools.
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A vibrating device in your shoe to guide you and avoid obsticles. Lets see if this one sees the light.
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A new Braille writer or note taker with a touch screen! A Must-read, and a must-get!
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Mike Arrigo
updates his earlier report on accessible iPhone GPS apps and demonstrates two particularly good ones--the Magellan Road Mate and the Motion X Drive. 25.9 MB
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Demonstration of LookTel money reader for the iPhone.
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Do you want to learn programming? Or are you a programmer and want more info, more resources? Here are a few websites to visit, as well as a cool mailing list for beginners and advanced programmers!
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Are you struggling to use JAWS with popular applications like XL, MSWord etc? Here's where you can get help.
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Ever wanted to create your own DAISY files?
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Ninite can help you update real quick.
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Ninite can help you update real quick.
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Siri on iPhone 4S lets you use your voice to send messages, set reminders, place phone calls, ask questions and more.
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Here is all the lowdown on the new Apple i Phone! What it can do and when you can get one!
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Dr. Denise Robinson teaches children and adults, who have vision impairments or reading challenges, technology and skills that will help them succeed in life.
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Qwitter is a program that makes Twitter accessible to blind and visually impaired users.
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Chris Toth developed a program called "Hope" that allows those that use screen reading technology (i.e. Jaws) to use Pandora.
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12 blind high school students from Iowa worked in teams to disassemble, assemble, and reprogram robots built from intricate LEGO pieces.
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Apple website link that describes Voiceover and provides text and video tutorials on how to independently use.
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A detailed users guide in learning how to use IE 8
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This is a Jaws guide on how to use Outlook Express. It will not work in Windows 7 only XP and earlier.
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Trouble shooting tips for pairing an iPhone with the Braille Note Apex
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This is a basic description on how to edit and save audio in the sound Forge program version 7 8 or 9.
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Pebble - Portable Handheld Electronic Magnifier by Enhanced Vision USA
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SmartView Versa: Handheld Magnifier by Humanware
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The Smartview 360 is a desktop video magnifier by Humanware.
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ZoomText® Xtra is a software program that combines large print and screen reading when using Windows application
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Link to 9 modules/tutorials on how to use the BrailleNote, a portable reading and writing system.
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This comprehensive tutorial provides specifics on using JAWS with Windows
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Read2Go is an accessible e-reader app for the Apple iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch that allows readers with print disabilities to access books.
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Victor Tsaran of the Yahoo! Accessibility Lab demonstrates how to use a refreshable braille display to drive the iPhone.
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How to Connect a Mountbatten Brailler to a Computer. 13 of 14 Training Modules by Steve Barclay
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Making The Mountbatten Brailler Easy For A Classroom Teacher. 12 of 14 Training Modules by Steve Barclay
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Mountbatten Brailler: Printing. 11 of 14 Training Modules by Steve Barclay.
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Mountbatten Brailler: Introducing Contractions in Groups Using the Pattern Series. 10 of 14 Training Modules by Steve Barclay.
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Mountbatten Brailler: Using a Keyboard. 9 of 14 Training Modules by Steve Barclay.
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Mountbatten Brailler: Simple Brailling Into Memory. 8 of 14 Training Modules by Steve Barclay.
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Mountbatten Brailler: Formatting Braille. 7 of 14 Training Modules by Steve Barclay.
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Mountbatten Brailler: Graphics Mode. 6 of 14 Training Modules by Steve Barclay.
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Mountbatten Brailler: Issuing Commands. 5 of 14 Training Modules by Steve Barclay.
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Mountbatten Brailler: Brailling Basics. 4 of 14 Training Modules by Steve Barclay.
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Mountbatten Brailler: All About Paper. 3 of 14 Training Modules by Steve Barclay.
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Mountbatten Brailler: Starting From Factory Defaults. 2 of 14 Training Modules by Steve Barclay.
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Mountbatten Brailler: Introduction 1 of 14 Training Modules by Steve Barclay.
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Mountbatten Basics: Using MB Comm Software . 14 of 14 Training Modules by Steve Barclay
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The Lime Lighter displays printed music notation using the traditional five-line staff, allowing user to magnify the music up to 10 times the original size.
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NFB Newsline: An audio introduction to the service for new users.
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Dr. Bill Takeshita from AIRS-LA discusses the benefits of an Apple Macintosh computer for people with vision impairments.
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Dr. Bill Takeshita from AIRS-LA explains how to select a desktop video magnifier.
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Dr. Bill Takeshita from AIRS-LA explains the differences between the iPad and Netbook.
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On the Vision Talk Project, Dr. Bill Takeshita interviews Julian Vargas, who shares some valuable tips on how to set up a Facebook page.
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Here are a few tips that will take out the frustration of navigating the start menu in Windows 7.
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Take the mystery and the confusion right out of Windows 7 and enjoy the new features.
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Looking for a MP3 player? "Below $100"?
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Read2Go is a new Apple app from Bookshare for the iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch.
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Struggling to see the pale colours used by the computer to highlight text when I have used a "search" function. This can be in a word document, pdf, or web page.
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helpful iTunes hints for Mac users
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Are you struggling with the Youtube interface?
Here's a website which makes it easier!
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When plugging in my iPhone, this is how I determine which side of the charging cord plug is right side up.
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Very interesting article for those of you thinking of switching from a PC to a Mac.
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This is a new way to keep track of what's on TV
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A public post from the BARD-Support list. Instructions from the NLS Technical Support Team that concisely explains the process of downloading anything with Internet Explorer9, not just books.
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A demo on how to make open office accessible using java access bridge.
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Professor Dennis Hong directs the Virginia Tech College of Engineering Robotics and Mechanisms Laboratory. Hong spoke about the Blind Drivers Challenge in a prestigious TED Talk in March 2011.
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Jaws guide to the taskbar on Windows 7, that covers the Start menu, the taskbar buttons, and the Notification area.
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Windows Explorer 7 guide for users of the Jaws screen reader, written by David Bailes.
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Blind Cool Tech is a free website where people post links to podcasts about assistive technology for the blind and visually impaired.
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This is a test
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"Handy Tech North America is a great resource for Index brand Braille embossers, E.Z. Braille displays, and Macintosh training.
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"Blind Bargains provides the latest deals, and news for the blind and visually impaired
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Next Generation Technologies is the main source for JSAY and other voice recognition information
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AppleVis is a community powered site for vision-impaired users of Apple's iOS devices.
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A guide for users of the Jaws screen reader, written by David Bailes.
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Top Tech Tidbits is a weekly email newsletter giving the latest in assistive technology news.
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Blind Treasures is an email list serve where people post items they want to sell, most items are assistive technology.
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Demonstration of using iPhone app Digit-Eyes to scan bar-codes of products and identify them.
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Accessible technology demonstrate two currency identification iPhone apps, the LookTel Money Reader and the Eyenote.
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Jaws 12 makes navigating Office 2007 and Office 2010 ribbons even easier with a virtual ribbon. Tutorial by Freedom Scientific
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Pandora is a website radio station that allows you to create personal stations by letting you choose songs and then it chooses more songs based on your choices. You then can click "if you like or don’t like the music and it continues to taylor your music for you. I want to know how to make it more accessible for screen reader users.
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ABiSee testimonial from Albert on the Zoom-Ex for the Mac.
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Eye-Pal SOLO: Instant reading device for vision loss.
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How to create a new book using ABiSee's Eye Pal.
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Eye-Pal and Zoom-Ex now work with Mac computers
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How to freeze and save an Image using ABiSEE's Zoom-Twix.
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The Acrobat LCD features a 3 in 1 camera for reading, distance, and self viewing at any distance.
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The SmartView Graduate is a light portable video magnifier and CCTV viewer.
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The Transformer, a portable electronic video magnifier for reading, distance and self viewing needs.
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Audio tutorial on how to transfer bookshare files to the Victor Stream Reader.
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Overview of the Victor Stream Reader by Humanware.
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Curtis Holman, a student at the Alabama School for the Blind. Curtis reads digital books from Bookshare.org on his BrailleNote, a portable Braille device.
The Bookshare library is available to all people with qualified disabilities and free to all qualified U.S. students of any age. Please visit Bookshare.org for more information.
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Introducing ZoomReader a combination video magnifier and reader for the iPhone and iPod touch
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This video shows you how to use your Victor Reader Stream.
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Saving a document as an image
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Zoom-Twix Tutorial
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Made by HumanWare
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Made by HumanWare
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Made by HumanWare
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Made by HumanWare
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Explains how to move around in the spreadsheet, move to different sheets in the workbook, Move among different excel files, go to a specific cell or text in the spreadsheet, etc.
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Defining a name both before and after creating a formula.
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Creating and editing formulas: (Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, and Division)
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VoiceOver, a screen reader for many of apple's devices, is quite accessible and easy to use. In this tutorial, I will do my best to guide you through its basic use.
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Presentation by Wesley Majerus, Access Specialist for the National Federation of the Blind on how blind persons use the iPad.
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Tutorial on how to get a book from Bookshare on to your Kindle using MobiPocket Creator
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Groundbreaking Blind Driver Challenge™ demonstration on January 29, 2011.
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