APH Partners with DAISY Consortium on New Digital Braille Standard
The American Printing House for the Blind (APH) is pleased to announce their partnership with the DAISY Consortium to develop a brand-new, electronic braille standard.
Judy Dixon
In September 2022, Pneuma Solutions released a completely updated software packaged called RIM (Remote Incident Manager). This software lets one computer access and control another computer that is across town or across the world. It can be used by technical support staff to provide assistance to customers remotely. But it can also be used by individuals to assist family members and friends.
APH ConnectCenter and NSITE Deliver Resources and Access to Job Opportunities to Create a Diverse and Inclusive Workforce for Job Seekers
American Printing House for the Blind ConnectCenter and NSITE, have partnered to create a Job Seeker’s Toolkit. The Job Seeker’s Toolkit is an accessible, self-paced, free online training course that helps students and job seekers who are blind or low vision, develop career exploration and job-seeking skills.
Registration open for the M-Enabling Summit - Early Bird Rates Available until June 30, 2022
Registration is open for the M-Enabling Summit from October 24-26, 2022, in Washington DC.
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Keynote Speaker Lineup Announced for 2022 American Foundation for the Blind Leadership Conference
The American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) today announced its keynote speaker lineup for the organization’s annual Leadership Conference.
The event, back to an in-person format for 2022, will feature United States Access Board Executive Director Sachin Pavithran, Ph.D., and dynamic speaker, trainer, workshop facilitator, and DEI consultant Catarina Rivera, MSEd, MPH, CPACC.
AFB Talent Lab now accepting applications!
The American Foundation for the Blind is proud to announce that the applications to join the AFB Talent Lab apprenticeship and internship are open, now through March 31st!
Jamie Pauls
Judy Dixon In this piece, I will briefly review the major new features in Windows 11 that will affect screen reader users. Many of the changes from Windows 10 to 11 are visual, and will have little to no impact on those who rely on screen readers. The new interface is meant to be softer, friendlier, and more discoverable. The changes such as the start menu being in the middle of the taskbar will not even be discernible to those who do not see the screen.
NVDA Virtual Conference Announces Call for Topics and Conference Dates
The NVDA virtual conference is an event in which NVDA users, developers, contributors, supporters, and anyone who has an interest in accessible technology can meet to discuss and learn more about the free NonVisual Desktop Access (NVDA) screen reader. This year, the conference is titled "NVDA: 15 Years and Still Evolving".
Roots Food Group Signs Binding Letter of Intent With Be My Eyes to Provide Medically Tailored Meals to Community of Volunteers, Blind, and Low-Vision Individuals
Roots Food Group, a mission-driven technology, healthcare, philanthropic and food company that believes in creating healthy outcomes through ‘Food is Medicine’, has signed a binding letter of intent with Be My Eyes to provide medically tailored meals to their community of 5M+ volunteers, blind and visually impaired individuals.