Interested in learning more about Google accessibility? The American Foundation for the Blind and Google are joining forces to co-host a 3-day Train the Trainer workshop from December 6 through 8 at the AFB Center on Vision Loss in Dallas, Texas. This hands-on workshop will be primarily focused on exploring the accessibility features and functionalities […]
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FamilyConnect®, the online, multimedia community created by the American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) and the National Association of Parents of Children with Visual Impairments (NAPVI) for parents of visually impaired children a place to support each other, share stories and concerns, and link to local resources welcomes the opportunity for organizations to distribute materials […]
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An Introduction to Accessibility in Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides Thursday, October 20, 8:00 – 10:00 a.m. Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides have undergone tremendous improvements in accessibility in recent years. Blind and sighted users alike are often unaware of the techniques available for unlocking the full power of features like collaboration with screen access […]
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With the rapid adoption of EPUB 3, a format is now available that provides some features that outstrip those of electronic setups originally designed to be a replica of print, such as PDF. You can create a better book, one that adapts to screen sizes and font size preferences. You can create a book that […]
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A newly published document by AbleData, Job Accommodations and AT Supports for Workers with Autoimmune Diseases. Read the whole document online, or visit AbleData to learn more about assistive technology.
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The Inclusive Design Lab at the University of Maryland is studying how to make the next generation of mobile computing technology more accessible for people with disabilities. The lab is looking for participants 18 years or older who own a smartphone and who are blind or visually impaired as well as participants with normal or corrected-to-normal vision. Participants will […]
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