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Computers for the Blind: An Overview
Computers for the Blind (CFTB) refurbishes desktop and laptop PCs and installs some of the most widely used accessibility software for users with blindness or low vision. One of the great features, particularly for someone new to blindness or low vision, or computers for that matter, is the CFTB bundles all the most commonly used software and features together in their PCs.
Get Going with Mike May and GoodMaps
Recently, Mike May gave a presentation of the GoodMaps software at the Braille Institute in Los Angeles, California. Mike May is a pioneer in the field of using GPS to help people who are blind or visually impaired get from place to place. He has more than 20 years in research and development of accessible navigation for the blind and visually impaired.
Product Reviews and Guides
At Last, the Free Bookshare Reader App
The new app from Bookshare, the Bookshare Reader may become a bit of a game changer, because it is free for both iOS and Android, and includes more features. For many Android users, like this writer, a newcomer with more features is a welcome addition to the existing Android apps.
Review of the Zelle Money Transfer Service Using VoiceOver
Over several AccessWorld articles, we have looked at various online payment services and how well they work with screen reading technology. Most readers are probably familiar with previously-discussed services including Venmo, PayPal, and Apple Pay. Possibly less familiar to some is a service called Zelle, which allows you to transfer money from bank to bank.