Voice of the Nation's Blind Blog

In the previous NFB Tech Tip we discussed the Windows Vista Start Menu and some of the new features that offers.  In this article we are going to continue with some other, new Windows Vista features and describe how Window-Eyes provides the screen access you need.

Tip:  Using Forms on the InternetTurning on Forms Mode

TIP #1: Using Microsoft Word with EasyConverterApplying a heading style

This Tech Tip requires Stream software version 3.0. To update your Stream to version 3.0 visit:http://www.humanware.com/stream_support and select the link to download the latest software.

NFB members frequently encounter PDF files that are not accessible. Much as with HTML-based web pages a few years back it can sometimes help to be able to provide pointers to the producer of the PDF document to help them understand how to properly create PDF documents that will offer an accessible and usable experience for all users.

Reading and editing documents with SuperNova/Hal couldn't be easier. As you navigate through the text, SuperNova/Hal reads the text underneath your cursor out loud one letter, word or line at a time, depending on which navigation keys you press.

#FIXWIAThe Workforce Investment Act (WIA) reauthorization, S. 1356, has been reported favorably out of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee and may go to the Senate floor in the fall for a vote.

Nothing quite takes the place of direct interaction with customers.  I was reminded of this in July, when a group from Pearson Higher Education had the opportunity to attend the NFB’s annual convention.

Just like the last several autumn seasons, this one comes with another new iOS release. And just like other releases, this release brings a lot of new features and functions to supported iDevices.

Open Letter to the Disability Community From: Marc Maurer– parent with a disability, advocate, and president of the National Federation of the Blind  Recognizing that healthy debate is the foundation of the development of good, sound policy, and democracy as well, I offe