Editor's Page
Editor's Page: AccessWorld Closes Out February with a Celebration of Low Vision Awareness Month
Access Matters
iOS for Beginners: Getting Started (or Restarted) with an iPhone or iPad
In this article I hope to offer a bit of encouragement and inspiration to the first-time iOS accessibility user, or to those who wish to teach them. Along the way I'll tap the shared knowledge of several experts, including members of the dedicated team of <I>AccessWorld</i> authors. Along the way you'll also find links to various resources that can help you learn more about iOS accessibility.
Book Reviews
Book Review: Positive Vision by Ken Brandt
Positive Vision is a quick read, about two and half hours in the audio format, and a really refreshing approach to the subject of low vision. Brandt's positive outlook throughout the telling of his adventures is a bit infectious and leaves the reader feeling as though there is another side of vision loss than the dread so often associated with it.
Employment Matters
Employment Matters: Tammy Roussell, Founder and CEO of Mitsy Kits
Launching a brand-new company and patenting your own creativity is thrilling by any measure. To launch a company that is enabling others to develop skills, make handmade gifts to be proud of, and provide employment for people with disabilities adds multiple layers of joy and satisfaction to the success. Roussell says she always wanted to do work that had purpose, to make a difference in the world. She is definitely living that goal!
Product Reviews and Guides
Video Streaming Services, Part 9: HBO Max - A New Kid on the Block—Or Is It?
While HBO Max is a relatively new service, it brings with it much of the older content accrued by HBO over many years. The service is supported on virtually all platforms and has a wide variety of content. Their apps are accessible on the most popular Apple and Android devices, but Amazon and others still have major accessibility limitations.
LyriQ Assistive Reader: Reading Made Simple
Imagine a device that scans and reads printed text quickly, is easy to use, and is portable, weighing less than the average laptop computer, at about three pounds. Just put a book, magazine, or sheet of paper beneath the camera and within seconds it's being read out loud. You’re imagining the LyriQ Reader by Zyrlo, LLC.