Easier Access To CUNYFirst For All
Starting today, October 5, the “My Personalizations” feature will be available in CUNYfirst to make the interface easier to use with assistive technologies such as screen readers and magnifiers.
Category: Assistive Technology News
The Newest Accessibility Features of Apple iOS 9
For Apple users, a new iOS means new features and settings, and that holds true for Apple’s accessibility features. iOS 9 has several new features to aid blind and hard of hearing users in operating their Apple devices.
The Focus 40 Blue: The Perfect Braille Keyboard For Home Computer Use
Making a computer accessible, particularly for people with visual impairments, can be a difficult process. The people at Freedom Scientific made a major advancement in accessibility technology with the JAWS screen reader, and they’ve gone even further with the Focus Blue keyboard. The Focus 40 Blue is a fully functional…
Braillepen: The Bluetooth Tool That Makes Your Devices Braille-ready
Harpo’s Braillepen is the latest and one of the most impressive advancements in accessible technology. This portable device can make any computer and mobile device accessible to blind people who can read Braille. All Braillepen models—including the new Braillepen 12 and the smaller, more portable Braillepen Slim—can connect to laptops,…