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1.) Tek Talk on the System Access Mobile Network
Learn about accessing the System Access Mobile Network on your iDevice on Tek Talk on GMT Tuesday, 8 January at 01:00:
http://conference321.com/masteradmin/room.asp?id=rsc9613dc89eb2
2.) AudioScreen Add-On for NVDA
Here are three items related to NVDA: An add-on, AudioScreen, exists which enables blind users to receive audio information about graphics such as maps and diagrams:
http://www.nvaccess.org/audioScreen/
3.) NVDA Snapshots Support PowerPoint
The latest snapshots, up-to-the-minute beta versions of the free screen reader, support PowerPoint access:
http://www.nvda-project.org/wiki/Snapshots
4.) VMouse for NVDA is a £2.99 add-on which significantly enhances navigation options
http://www.vict-consultancy.co.uk/content/vMouse_for_NVDA.html
5.) New York Times for iPhone with Improved Accessibility
Maccessibility announces that New York Times for iPhone has been Updated with Improved Accessibility:
http://maccessibility.net/2013/01/02/new-york-times-for-iphone-updated-with-improved-accessibility/
6.) NFB Newsline iOS App Upgrade
Another iOS app to get an upgrade is the NFB Newsline app, incorporating their recently-added publications such as the Braille Forum, CNN and the Huffington Post, allowing for weather alerts and making other interface changes. To offer feedback, email:
swhite@nfb.org
7.) Mailing List for iDevice App Recommendations
A new mailing list has been created for offering and requesting information and assistance for making app recommendations for i-devices using VoiceOver. To join, send a blank message to:
IDevices-join@GatewayForTheBlind.com
8.) Free Weekly Compilations of Periodical Information
Three textual compilations of online periodical information are compiled weekly and are available free for the browsing: Science and Health News, Tech Update and Slate:
http://www.batsupport.com/mags/will_smith/
9.) Read the @Freedom Scientific Newsletter
10.) The Difference Between an iPad Mini and a Regular iPad
From MacWorld Australia, learn about “The difference between an iPad Mini and a regular iPad”:
http://www.macworld.com.au/features/the-difference-between-an-ipad-mini-and-a-regular-ipad-83043/
11.) iPad and Siri Tips from OS X Daily
From OS X Daily come:
“14 Must-Know iPad Tips & Tricks”:
http://osxdaily.com/2012/03/20/14-ipad-tips-tricks/
“Write & Send a Complete Email with Siri Faster Than Ever”:
http://osxdaily.com/2012/12/30/write-send-complete-email-siri/
And “Other Siri Tips”:
http://osxdaily.com/tag/siri/
12.) SpeedDots Tactile Screen Protectors
SpeedDots has announced their lineup of tactile screen protectors for the iPad Mini, iPad, iPhone and iPod. They have enhanced their existing layouts and created a new phone-only layout for the iPhone.
http://www.speeddots.com/faq.php
13.) MS Office Is Coming, but Are You Ready?
The next EASI free webinar is entitled “MS Office is coming – but are you READY!”, and takes place on Tuesday, 8 January at 19:00 GMT:
http://easi.cc/clinic.htm
14.) Main Menu Demos of Tiny Tunes and Text Detective
On Main Menu for GMT Saturday 5 January, we hear a demo of the new Tiny Tunes talking mp3 player from Future Aids, a demo of using the Text Detective app for OCR on an iPhone, and a demo of syncing notes between a Mac and iOS device via iCloud.
http://mainmenu.acbradio.org/
15.) Configuring the Samsung Galaxy S3 for Blind Users
This post from Jeffrey’s Soapbox is entitled “Configuring your Samsung Galaxy S3 for Blind Users – Part 1: Getting Rid of the Samsung Keyboard in favor of the Android Stock One”
http://blog.blackspheretech.com/?p=191
16.) Latest Podcasts on J-Say and iPhone Apps
Among the latest podcasts:
Using J-Say or MagniTalk for hands-free, eyes-free computing:
http://EyesOnSuccess.net/eos_1301_podcast.mp3
Dictabulus: Dictate Text on your iPhone for use on your Mac:
http://www.applevis.com/podcast/episodes/dictabulus-dictate-text-your-iphone-use-your-mac
TypeInBraille: Use Braille to Enter Text on your iPhone:
http://www.applevis.com/podcast/episodes/typeinbraille-use-braille-enter-text-your-iphone
Light Detector: Use the Camera on your iDevice to Transform any Light Source into Sound:
http://www.applevis.com/podcast/episodes/light-detector-use-camera-your-idevice-transform-any-light-source-sound
TapTheMole: Test and Train your Reflexes With this Perfect Time Killer Game for iOS:
http://www.applevis.com/podcast/episodes/tapthemole-test-and-train-your-reflexes-perfect-time-killer-game-ios
17.) Making the Switch to VoiceOver on a Mac
This well-thought-out post is entitled “A Guide to Making the Switch from Using a Windows Screen Reader to VoiceOver on a Mac”:
http://www.applevis.com/guides/guide-making-switch-using-windows-screen-reader-voiceover-mac
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