Icons vs. Text Icons can present complex information, meaning, and functionality in a very small amount of space. A browser’s “Home” icon (typically an illustration of a house) readily conveys rather complex meaning and functionality – activating it will take you to the browser’s defined home page. While such icons can be very useful, care […]
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Braille Business Cards Everyone likes Braille business cards. Sighted people think they’re cool and blind people obviously find them useful. The word to keep in mind when thinking of getting your business cards Brailled is “compromise”. On your average printed business card, you can have a ton of information. In addition to a corporate logo, […]
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Because of the upcoming Memorial Day holiday, we’re wrapping up the news a little early. But don’t despair, there’s no lack of AT articles in the news this week, 5/21 – 5/24. Just check out some of the links below: Microsoft builds Kinectacles, Kinect Bridge for the blind and speech impaired Mobility: This Amazing Device Just […]
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Cognitive Load vs. Functionality Cognitive load is the amount of mental effort required to engage in a process. On a web page, clutter, animation, confusing content, background sounds, complex information, and other aspects of poor accessibility and usability increase cognitive load. Try to provide necessary functionality while minimizing cognitive load. This can be particularly difficult […]
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The Viewpoints Podcast and Radio Show ViewPoints is a weekly, 30-minute audio program discussing products, services and daily living tips for people with vision loss . It can also be heard in Rochester, NY on WXXI Reachout Radio. In the most recent episode of ViewPoints, a device called the Touch Memo Audio Labeling System is […]
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A little late but worth the wait…AT in the news from last week 5/14-5/18 Paralyzed Woman Controls Robotic Arm … With. Her. Brain. (video) Would you like to try Deque’s Worldspace Sync for free? Bend Quadriplegic Gone (High-Tech) Fishin’ Technology accessibility is improving, but big challenges lie ahead Science: The Solar Power Eye Implant Which […]
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