The U.S. Department of Education awarded $199,911 to the National Center on Accessing the General Curriculum, part of the Center for Applied Special Technology (CAST), to develop a voluntary national file format for the electronic transmission of instructional materials. The initiative will develop technical standards for accessible instructional materials, a timeline for implementation, and a process for assessing the success of the standards.
The American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) is pleased to present the 2019 AFB Leadership Conference, which will cover the most pressing and relevant topics in the field of blindness and offer many opportunities to learn from the best and brightest minds in our field, make new connections, and reunite with old friends.
Right-Hear, a developer of advanced solutions for the blind and visually impaired, recently announced the US launch of its system, making public buildings more accessible to people with visual impairments.
Statement from Kirk Adams, President and CEO, American Foundation for the Blind
Recently, Sendero announced the release of version 3.4 of its iPhone GPS apps. The company stated that this release brings multiple bug fixes for the LookAround mode. Sendero also announced that recent price increases for Google maps and POIs caused the company to remove Google POIs from their apps as of this version. If you are currently using the app, it is necessary to update to the latest version to make sure the app continues to function properly.
VisionCare, Inc. has announced that Melling Medical?will distribute the?telescope implant to Department of Veteran's Affairs hospitals, military hospitals and other federal government healthcare facilities in the United States.
The M-Enabling Summit, the conference and showcase promoting accessible technology and environments for seniors and users of all abilities, will be held on June 11–13, 2018, at the Renaissance Arlington Capital View Hotel, in Washington, DC. It is the annual meeting place for all who create and contribute to accessible ICT products, services and consumer technologies.
Envision Research Institute (ERI) will receive the esteemed 2018 Corinne Kirchner Research Award, which honors individuals or organizations whose leadership and dedication illuminate the most pressing needs of people with vision loss through timely, innovative, and authoritative research. The award will be presented during Saturday's Migel Medal Luncheon at the 2018 AFB Leadership Conference.
The American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) and the American Printing House for the Blind (APH) recently announced a partnership with the mutual goal of generating substantial impact on the lives of children and adults who are blind or visually impaired.
February 28–March 1, Crystal Gateway Marriott
The American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) is pleased to present the 2019 Leadership Conference, which will cover the most pressing and relevant topics in the field of blindness and offer many opportunities to learn from the best and brightest minds in our field, make new connections, and reunite with old friends.