This Blog includes information related to Library Adaptive Technology events, archives, presenter and participant recommendations and suggestions.

Thursday, March 19, 2015

Apple Accessibility Phone Support

Call 1-877-204-3930 for direct access to Apple representatives who are trained in providing support using accessibility services. Please note this number is U.S. only. https://www.apple.com/support/accessibility/contact/

Microsoft Disability Answer Desk

Disability Answer Desk
The Disability Answer Desk is where people with disabilities can get support with Microsoft products and accessibility features.
Connect with a Microsoft expert:
Call the Disability Answer Desk at 1-800-936-5900  Call 1 (800) 936-5900
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/answerdesk/accessibility

Wednesday, March 18, 2015

DC Accessibility and Innovation Meetup

DC Accessibility and Innovation Meetup
http://www.meetup.com/dc-Accessibility-Innovation-Meetup/

Monday, March 16, 2015

Accessibility Hackathon - March 31, 2015

The White House Office of Public Engagement, the Office of Science and Technology Policy, 18F, the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research, and DC Legal Hackers invite you to an Accessibility Hackathon on March 31, 2015.

http://www.eventbrite.com/e/accessibility-hackathon-tickets-16044802436

Friday, March 13, 2015

Getting Started using the iOS 8 operating system

This new edition of the National Braille Press' soup-to-nuts tutorial for beginners contains everything you need to know to get started using the iPhone and the iOS 8 operating system. 
http://www.nbp.org/ic/nbp/IPHONE-IOS8.html

Tuesday, March 10, 2015

XFINITY TV accessibility

TV is universal.
Access should be as well.
XFINITY on the X1 Entertainment Operating System has accessibility features built right in. We’re bringing customers innovations like the industry’s first talking guide, video description, accessible mobile apps and the new voice remote. All designed to bring the magic of entertainment to everyone.

http://www.comcast.com/accessibility?CMP=KNC-IQ_ID_85031948-VQ2-g-VQ3--VQ6-44340079896-VQ16-c-pkw-%2Bxfinity%20%2Bvisually%20%2Bimpaired-pmt-b&iq_id=85031948