Assistive Technology Archives

Sam of ‘The Blind Life’ Shares About His Access Technology YouTube Channel

Posted on January 24, 2023 - 10:52 am by Sam Seavey

Individual holding a white cane with one hand and a professional camera, directed toward his face, with the other

Here’s why I started a YouTube channel for people who are blind/ low vision with over 50,000 subscribers. In 2013, I was creating videos for a mobile technology channel and decided to sneak in a video about getting a larger font on your mobile device. I realized there were several comments from Visually Impaired People (VIPs) […]

2022 in our Rearview: APH ConnectCenter’s Year in Review

Posted on December 13, 2022 - 4:13 pm by Shannon Carollo

Trip Down Memory Lane We’re taking a trip down memory lane—with 2022 in our rearview! We at the APH ConnectCenter invite you to look back with us at the top content of the year—personal favorites from the content managers and each website’s most viewed content. And that’s not all! The APH ConnectCenter’s Information and Referral […]

How WordPress Accessibility Day Stretched My Speaking and Technology Skills

Posted on December 1, 2022 - 1:20 pm by Empish J. Thomas

photo on left shows Empish wearing a suit and speaking from a podium. photo on the right shows Empish wearing a white tee shirt with the words "Make WordPress Accessible, WordPress Accessibility Day 2022"

Editor’s Note: In time for the International Day of Disabilities on December 3, Empish Thomas has written a post about presenting at the 2022 WordPress Accessibility Day, including her challenges and how she overcame them. I have used WordPress for nearly three years for my website and blog. My overall experience using this platform has […]

Introducing the LV Tablet Stand

Posted on November 18, 2022 - 11:57 am by Steve Kelley

Editor’s note: Just in time for the holidays, Steve Kelley has provided a great suggestion for a gift. Keep reading to find out more and check out our APHVisionAware gift guide and gift giving webinar. If you are blind or low vision and use a smartphone or tablet, you know how handy these devices are. […]

Freedom Scientific Recognizes Students for Educational Achievements

Posted on August 11, 2022 - 12:21 pm by Amy Lynn Smith

Former Freedom Scientific Student of the Month, Campbell Rutherford, using a refreshable braille display

Freedom Scientific does more than create some of the most popular assistive technology available, such as JAWS and ZoomText. The company also sponsors a Student of the Month Program, which recognizes K-12 students in the U.S. who are excelling in their educational endeavors. “We hear about these amazing students doing great things using our products […]

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