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1.) Get to Know Your WordPress Dashboard with a Screen Reader
If you want to manage your WordPress page on the web, this comprehensive article helps you “Get To Know Your WordPress Dashboard With A Screen Reader:”
http://www.customerservant.com/learn-wordpress-dashboard/
2A.) Implementing and Evaluating Web Application Accessibility
These two items come from WebAIM at Utah State: A webinar, “Implementing and Evaluating Web Application Accessibility:”
http://www.3playmedia.com/resources/webinars/accessibility-07-07-2016/
2B.) And the June 2016 WebAIM Newsletter
http://webaim.org/newsletter/2016/june
3.) Learn NVDA Tutorials
AFB offers a set of free tutorials called “Learn NVDA,” for learning the free screen reader:
http://www.afb.org/info/living-with-vision-loss/using-technology/assistive-technology-videos/learn-nvda/1234
4.) Paid Help with CAPTCHAs in Internet Explorer and Firefox
Users of Internet Explorer or Firefox who are weary of the inaccessible CACPTCHA’s which make you write characters that screen readers won’t speak in order to obtain access to web sites can now choose to pay around $3 per month to use “CAPTCHA Be Gone:”
http://www.blindbargains.com/bargains.php?m=15512
5.) Convention Interviews on Blind Bargains
We’re writing this early in the week, and there are already six audio interviews from the recent NFB and ACB Conventions on the Blind Bargains Audio site, with more doubtless to come:
http://blindbargains.com/audio/
6.) Learn about efforts to build “Open Source Access to Math for NVDA:”
http://blog.jantrid.net/2016/07/open-source-access-to-math-for-nvda.html
7.) Deque Accessibility Testing for Android
If you are interested in learning more about the new automated accessibility testing tool for native Android mobile from Deque Systems, (iOS version coming,) and the beta program, please visit:
http://accessibility.deque.com/mobile-accessibility-testing-beta
8.) Apple has released six free Education Starter Guides for the iPad
http://www.idownloadblog.com/2016/07/08/apple-education-starter-guides-ipad/
9A.) CAVI’s New Audio Courses
CAVI has greatly expanded its audio-related course offerings. this audio tells you about their all new range of audio courses with flexible study options and a “bargain price:”
https://audioboom.com/boos/4809944-cavi-s-all-new-range-of-audio-courses-with-flexible-study-options-and-a-bargain-price
9B.) You can also listen to an iBlindTech podcast about this
10.) Searchable WWDC Session Transcripts
Apple Developers seeking additional information from Apple’s more than 125 Worldwide Developers Conference session videos can now narrow down results thanks to searchable text transcripts:
http://appleinsider.com/articles/16/07/08/apple-releases-searchable-wwdc-2016-session-text-transcripts
11.) AFB Surveys on Communications Technologies
AFB has developed brief surveys to collect feedback regarding the accessibility and usability of mobile phone, TV programming, cable/satellite, personal computer, office phone, apps, land line, and related communications and video technologies for individuals who are blind or visually impaired:
http://www.AFB.org/TechSurveys
12.) Tek Talk on Tell Me When and Other Apps
On Tek Talk for GMT Tuesday, 19 July at 01:00, we learn about two apps and a useful web site. The apps are “Tell Me When” which allows you to monitor and keep up with your favorite authors as they release their books, videos and apps, and “Disney Movies Anywhere” which allows you to watch Disney Pixar films on your phone with audio description. The web site is Rapid Pass, useful for those giving blood through the Red Cross:
http://conference321.com/masteradmin/room.asp?id=rsc9613dc89eb2
13.) CAVI Short Course on PowerPoint
Back to CAVI, they will offer a short course on PowerPoint on 7 August 2016:
http://wiki.cucat.org/pmwiki.php/Main/Powerpoint
14.) Accessibility Initiatives at IBM
Accessibility initiatives at IBM will be the topic for Episode 1629 of Eyes on Success:
http://eyesonsuccess.net
Flying Blind, LLC Classified Ads
1.) One Gently Used Optelec Clearview Plus 22 Inch Monitor with Ultra Flex Arm – Flying Blind, LLC Online Store
Price: $1,995.00 USD
Savings: Offered here at approximately $1,300.00 USD off its suggested list price.
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2.) One Freedom Scientific Ruby Handheld Video Magnifier – Flying Blind, LLC Online Store
Price: $445.00 USD
Savings: Offered here at approximately $125.00 USD off its suggested list price.
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Description: The Ruby Handheld Video Magnifier is small and lightweight enough to fit into a pocket or purse, yet provides the magnification you need to help you read or see details …
3.) Gently Used ViewPlus EmBraille Embossers (With 7 units available for purchase at release on 02/18/2016 at 3:30 AM EST.) – Flying Blind, LLC Online Store
Price: $1,500.00 USD Each
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4.) One Refurbished Alva Satellite 544 44-Cell Braille Display with 90 Day Warranty – Flying Blind, LLC Online Store
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5.) Brand New Alva Satellite 584 84-Cell Braille Displays – Flying Blind, LLC Online Store
Price: $3,695.00 USD Each
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Description: 2 units available. Synonymous with global excellence and an intuitive, market-driven design, for the past fifteen years the ALVA Satellite Series of Braille displays …
6.) One Gently Used Ruby XL HD Handheld Video Magnifier – Flying Blind, LLC Online Store
Price: $795.00 USD
Savings: Offered here at approximately $200.00 USD off of its suggested list price.
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Description: The Ruby HD sets new high definition standards for handheld magnification that other less portable alternatives simply cannot meet. The crystal clear images …
Flying Blind, LLC Online Store Highlights
1.) ‘iOS in the Classroom: A Guide for Teaching Students with Visual Impairments, iOS 9 Edition’ Authored By Larry L. Lewis, Jr., President, Flying Blind LLC, and Published by AFB Press – AFB Online Store
Paperback: $29.95, Online: $17.95, ePUB: $20.95, Kindle: $20.95
http://bit.ly/iOS9-ITC-AFB-FBLLC
This book represents a ‘must have’ for any direct service provider working with vision impaired consumers who are using iOS technology within their educational or pre-vocational settings …
2.) Silver Indoor Outdoor Talking Thermometer for $16.95 USD – Flying Blind, LLC Online Store
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Indoor and outdoor temperature spoken at the touch of a button, Fahrenheit or Celsius, volume control and on/off switch. LCD visual display can show either indoor or outdoor temperature …
3.) Perkins Mini Braille Display 16 Cell for $1,495.00 USD Each and 24 Cell for $2,295.00 USD Each – Flying Blind, LLC Online Store
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A portable Braille display with more to offer for less money. The Mini provides Braille input and output for PCs, tablets, mobile phones, and gives you that internal notetaking functionality …
4.) Large Print Address Book for $16.00 USD – Flying Blind, LLC Online Store
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Spiral bound book. Holds up to 500 address listings. Three address listings per page. Includes 20/20 pen. Durable covers with inside front and back pockets. Alphabetical tabs and ample room …
5.) Smart Beetle 14 Cell Refreshable Braille Display with Executive Products Carrying Case for $1,275.00 USD – Flying Blind, LLC Online Store
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A Pocket-sized Power Pack That Fits Your Lifestyle and Your Budget! Ultra-Portable 14-Cell Braille Display with 5 Simultaneous Bluetooth Connections! Smart Beetle is a 14 Cell Braille …
6.) Large Print Check Register for $8.75 USD – Flying Blind, LLC Online Store
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Spiral bound register helps keep better control of check recording. Contains spaces for 14 entries per full page. Size: 5″ x 9″ …
7.) Braille Edge 40 Braille Display with Executive Products Carrying Case for $2,795.00 USD – Flying Blind, LLC Online Store
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The most powerful and versatile Braille display, with the features of a basic Notetaker! Manage Your Daily Life! Braille EDGE 40 is not only a most reliable, high-performance refreshable Braille …
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