Posts In: Access Technology

I love my iPhone, and my iPad.  I use them for all sorts of tasks.  I read documents; I do research on the web, read and post to Twitter, watch videos, and control my Apple TV.  They are great for almost every mobile task.  Unfortunately, there are a few tasks that have left me unable to give up more traditional solutions.  First, I cannot listen to books from NLS. 

For quite some time, deaf-blind users of iDevices have been able to use face to face communication with the public through the notes app. This consists typically of an iDevice (iPod, iPad, or iPhone) paired with a Braille display and Bluetooth keyboard.

So, who doesn't love watching a good movie now and then?  It's fun to sit down with a bucket of popcorn, a couple of friends (or cats), and get really engaged in a good story.  

According to ZDNet and Engadget the Kindle Fire will be getting Explore by Touch and Voice Guide to provide

You know, I was going to write a blog post on low vision reading features on the Nexus 7 versus the iPad Mini. You’ll see that I have expanded a little on that brief.

Barnes and Noble NOOK on iOS! Real, Usable Access to the Nook catalog for the First Time Ever! (at least mostly).  

Earlier today, the AT Team (or as we’re known in our more glamorous moments, the A Team) learned from the grapevine that there was more in the way of accessibility to be had from the

Note from the editor: Accessibility in higher education is a critical issue, and Pearson has worked hard to address it - so make sure Elaine gets your feedback!

The Kindle Paperwhite arrived here today, and my review will be very, very brief. Unsurprisingly enough, it’s completely inaccessible. Other than having adjustable fonts in the books (not the menus), the device has nothing to offer a low vision or blind reader.

I admit that we didn’t have high hopes for the Nook HD+ Slate accessibility features, but we were determined to give it our best shot. The device turned on without a peep as I searched through the Barnes & Noble site in search of any indications of accessibility features.