Dear AccessWorld readers,
Four 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. Also in response to readers' comments, we have added links to recent related articles and additional articles by the author at the end of each AccessWorld article.
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 you, your technology interests, and your interests and concerns about mobile apps, AccessWorld added a reader survey in the June and July issues. To gather as much feedback as possible, we are extending the duration of the survey through the month of August. This survey is fairly comprehensive. We want to make sure we are providing the information you want, in the way you want to receive it, and the AFB app development team wants to know about your mobile app usage and needs. 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. So, if you haven't yet provided us with your feedback, please take a few moments and complete the AccessWorld questionnaire. The AccessWorld team appreciates you reading our magazine, and realizes many of you have been loyal readers for years.
As everyone knows, Windows 10 is the current buzz in the entire tech world. The questions of, "Should I upgrade now or later?" "Is it going to be compatible with my access technology?" and "What is it going to cost me?" are all serious considerations. Please check out the AccessWorld News section for a first look at information from access technology manufacturers and some suggestions from Microsoft's Rob Sinclair. We will continue to follow the Windows 10 saga as it unfolds over the coming months, so stay tuned, and hang on, as it may be a bumpy ride.
We hope you enjoyed the July 2015 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, I 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, I 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 2015 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
