The American Foundation for the Blind is getting started with the AFB Access Awards process earlier than in past years, because the awards will be presented on February 28, 2014, at the AFB Leadership Conference in Brooklyn, NY.
One issue people with disabilities often face (and, granted, this is sometimes self-imposed) is isolation. In the case of individuals who are blind or visually impaired, this could be related to mobility or transportation. The good news is, with technology, we have the opportunity to connect with others in so many different ways.
[Editor's note: the following post comes from Deborah Kendrick, Senior Features Editor for AccessWorld.]
It's the dreaded call we all have to make at some point: contacting technical support for a mainstream commercial company, where we know we'll talk to a technician who has no clue how people who or blind or have low vision use a computer.
Spring is in the air, and it is time to start thinking about upcoming vacation plans. Whether you will be traveling by plane, train, boat, or bus, there's a strong likelihood you'll be using travel websites and services to plan your trip.
Earlier this week, we announced the launch of our new website (and if you're currently reading this blog post, perhaps you've noticed already).
[Editor's note: The following post is authored by Marc Grossman, Accessibility Specialist, AFB Consulting.]
A recent frustrating experience on NPR's website (and iPhone app) prompted the title of this blog post. Allow me to explain.