Dear AccessWorld readers,
Three years ago at this time, AccessWorld implemented a "Comment on this article" link at the end of each article to bring your comments, questions, and ideas right to my inbox. Since that time, hundreds of you have written to share your thoughts, and many of these responses have been shared in the monthly "Letters to the Editor" column. Your feedback has been extremely valuable to the AccessWorld team and has helped us better understand your access interests and challenges, and I thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with us.
In response to reader suggestions and requests, we also added buttons to the end of every article that allow you to share to Facebook and Twitter, e-mail the article to a friend, and print the article. You asked for easier ways to share AccessWorld articles, and we listened.
For those who still haven't taken the opportunity, I encourage you to send me your comments on articles and your thoughts on any topics you would like to see addressed in AccessWorld. In order to gain even more specific information about your technology interests, AccessWorld is preparing a reader survey which will be coming to you this fall. This survey will be fairly comprehensive, because we want to make sure we are providing the information you want, in the way you want to receive it. Our goal is to be your "go-to" resource for technology related information. The more we know about what our readers are thinking, the better we can meet your needs. The AccessWorld team appreciates you reading our magazine, and realizes many of you have been loyal readers for years.
We hope you enjoyed the July 2014 Back-to-School issue and gained information to help with getting ready for the upcoming school year. Speaking of going back to school, if you are the parent of a child with vision loss or you know a child with vision loss, we encourage you to visit the AFB FamilyConnect website to learn about all its resources.
If you are a student transitioning from school to work, thinking about your future and beginning career exploration, or if you are looking to build a resume or change careers, please visit the AFB CareerConnect website. There you will find a variety of resources for teachers, students in transition, professionals in the job market, and employers.
Also, if you are an adult living with vision loss or know someone who is, we encourage you to visit the AFB VisionAware site. VisionAware has many resources, tips, and information on eye conditions, support groups, working life, and everyday living for adults of all ages who are blind or visually impaired.
By joining the VisionAware community, you can receive e-mail alerts for events and activities near you, as well as tips for living with vision loss and new articles or announcements relevant to you, your family members, or the individuals you serve. Simply visit the VisionAware Sign-Up Page.
The AccessWorld team hopes you enjoy the August 2014 issue. We encourage you to continue sending us your feedback, and to visit the AFB CareerConnect, FamilyConnect, and VisionAware sites!
Sincerely,
Lee Huffman, AccessWorld Editor-in-Chief
American Foundation for the Blind
