Video Describeathon

Smith-Kettlewell Celebrates Global Accessibility Awareness Day

The Third Annual Global Accessibility Awareness Day will take place on Thursday, May 15, 2014, and we are celebrating by holding the first-ever Video Describeathon.

http://www.vdrdc.org/describeathon14

Apple Store, Clarendon, VA has a special iOs accessibility event

Even if you don't own a mac, you might be interested in knowing how one is used by folk with vision loss.

What: Vision with OS X Mavericks
When:  Saturday, May 24, 2014 at 9:00 AM
Where: Apple Store, Clarendon

When you arrive, please check in with any Apple Store employee.

We look forward to seeing you.
Your Apple Store team,
Clarendon
Apple Store,
Clarendon

Metro access does go there.
Get directions to the store

WindowEyes free with MS Office 2010 and above

GW Micro Announces Global Window-Eyes Initiative for users of Microsoft Office
http://www.gwmicro.com/News_&_Events/Latest_News/?newsNo=299

TeleTender

TeleTender http://www.teletender.org/ is an automated phone service, it can follow your commands and serve your needs over the phone.

List of services:

Facebook
Email
Voice Chat Room, Conference
News
Weather
Web Browsing
Alarm and Reminder

Jeff's NVDA Add-on Repository

Jeff Rutkowski's Webpage:
Jeff's NVDA Add-on Repository. This page aims to bring together all of the optional components available for the free, open source screenreader NVDA

http://jeff.vrnw.org/NVDA.htm

Kyocera Kona from Sprint

Available for Free, Kona Makes it Easy for the Visually Impaired to Stay Connected http://newsroom.sprint.com/news-releases/sprint-launches-kyocera-kona-industry-first-feature-phone-with-verbal-translation-of-internet-browsing.htm

For the visually impaired, using a mobile device hasn’t always been easy. Kyocera Kona from Sprint helps to solve that problem by providing an easy-to-use compact flip phone that is the first feature phone in the industry to offer verbal translation enabling Internet browsing. Kona is also the first feature phone to offer a user interface with verbal descriptions of navigation, with which the device describes what is highlighted on the screen and works with menus, messaging, contacts, missed calls, notifications, and many other functions. Other accessibility features include variable speed text to speech service, which reads texts to users, high-contrast user interface options to accommodate a variety of vision ranges, dedicated In Case of Emergency (ICE) and 911 shortcuts, and a tactile keyboard with well-defined buttons.

CAP's Mobile App

Have you downloaded CAP's Mobile App? The CAP Mobile App now works on Android OS 3.0 and 4.0 devices! It is available for downloaded on the Google Play Store. You can use CAP's Mobile App to learn what's accommodations are available to you. You can easily get in contact with CAP to get started! Not a federal employee or wounded Service member? CAP's Mobile App is a good starting point to learn more about current assistive technology that can help you get your job done. Features include: News and tips on the latest and greatest assistive technology Information about events in the disability community - CAP and others Downloads of CAP event presentations and materials right to your phone Export events to your calendar so you don't miss anything Videos to learn about assistive technology and how it can help you Videos to hear how CAP has helped others Contact CAP with questions Running Accomm-odometer of solutions provided since CAP's inception in 1990 The CAP Mobile App is also available for Apple Devices.

iOS VoiceOver and Zoom

Learn VoiceOver and Zoom, two accessibility functions available on all iOS devices.

Use the following resources:

1.    http://www.apple.com/accessibility/ios/ 

2.    http://accessibility.umn.edu/tl_files/accessibility/podcasts/gestures.pdf

3.    http://axslab.com/articles/ios-voiceover-gestures-and-keyboard-commands.php

4.    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dVM2bzlPHik

A free VoiceOver training application that you can install on your iOs device is available at http://www.looktel.com/vo-tutorial. It must be accessed from your device.

Best Websites for free audiobooks

http://www.digitaltrends.com/lifestyle/best-websites-for-free-audiobooks/

Google Glass Eye-Control App for Wheelchairs

This app will have controls for powered wheelchairs using the Google Glass eye-tracking technology to provide mobility for disabled persons, with support from United Cerebral Palsy.

http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/google-glass-eye-control-app-for-wheelchairs?c=home