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Expanding possibilities for people with vision loss
The June issue of
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This issue features:
* Editor's Page: Tell Us How AccessWorld Can Be a Greater Resource for
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* What Facebook Wants You to Know about Automatic Alternative Text, by Bill
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Facebook has recently taken an interesting new approach, replacing the Dynamic
Alt Text Generator with a more powerful feature called Automatic Alternative
Text, which is currently available on both its iOS and Android apps. This
article presents information about this higher level of access to Facebook
content.
* Disney Movies Anywhere App: Synced Audio Description for Pixar Movies, by
Janet
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The Disney Movies Anywhere app for iOS has now been upgraded to offer synced
audio description for some Pixar movies. As of this writing, description is
available for 16 animated movies including "The Good Dinosaur," "Inside Out," "
Monsters University ," and "Up." Pixar Animation Studios plans to make the
feature available on all future releases.
* Choose the Right Electronic Magnifier, Part 1: Identify Your Priorities,
by Shelly Brisbin and Lee
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People with low vision have more choices than ever when it comes to
magnification. You can choose from full-sized desktop electronic magnifiers,
portable units that are small enough to fit in a laptop bag, and handhelds you
can tuck into a pocket or purse. This article is the first in a three-part
series covering electronic magnifiers, and offering advice to readers who want
to acquire one.
* iCanConnect: A National Program Bringing People Together through
Accessible Communications Technology and Training, by Paula Slotkin and Jamie
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Do you, or does someone you know, have combined significant vision and hearing
loss? For those who meet federal income and disability guidelines, iCanConnect
provides free communication technology and training to help people to stay
connected with family and friends. Learn how you may be able to become a part
of this program.
* The Talking DAISY Book and Media Player from Accessible Electronics, by
Deborah
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For a relatively inexpensive player that is completely accessible and can hold
tons of DAISY, MP3, and other files, and is a wonderful digital recorder as
well, this is a product you might seriously want to add to your technology tool
kit.
* Happy 40th Birthday to Apple: A Look Back at Apple's Progress, by Janet
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This spring, Apple celebrated its 40th birthday. Although some companies might
lose their inventiveness as they age, Apple continues to be a very active and
thriving company.
* AccessWorld
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* Letters to the
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