iOS 18, Etc. Part 3: Accessibility for Users with Low Vision
by Daniel Parker, RDPFS Contributor: Apple released its iOS 18, iPadOS 18, MacOS Sequoia, and companion operating systems on September 16, 2024. Previous articles in this Bulletin covered the new Apple Intelligence as well as several accessibility improvements for blind users. However, other enhancements had not been mentioned before, particularly for users with low vision, [...]
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Coming Soon: Workshops on Tech Tips, Careers, Nonvisual Drawing, and More
The fall season marks the return of a broad array of workshops, many offered virtually and at no cost. A few are cited below: From Future In Sight (FIS) via Zoom: On September 25, 2024 at 10:30 am to 12: 30 pm ET, FIS Tech: A Byte Out of the Apple Keynote Event, for adults, [...]
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New Report and Map Shed Light on Children’s Eye Health
by Daniel Parker, RDPFS Contributor: Prevent Blindness, in partnership with NORC at the University of Chicago, has released a new Children’s Vision Eye Health Map, “the first-ever online interactive tool specifically designed to display geographic variations in common children’s vision problems as well as visual impairment and blindness.” This map and its corresponding report seek [...]
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Updated Online Course Available on the “Basics of Blindness and Low Vision”
“Basics of Blindness and Low Vision,” an introductory course for individuals who are new to the field of blindness and low vision offered free of charge, provides “foundational information on critical matters within this multidisciplinary field.” Developed by the National Research and Training Center on Blindness and Low Vision (NRTC) at Mississippi State University, the [...]
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Community Champions for Disabilities Health Challenge Open: Will Provide Funding to Community Groups for Initiatives that Improve Health Equity for People with Disabilities
“Elevate your organization’s ability to improve health for people with disabilities.” So states the announcement of prize money to be awarded to community groups to support initiatives to improve “health equity for people with disabilities.” The prize competition has been announced by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Administration for Community Living (ACL). [...]
Upcoming Free Virtual Verbal Description Museum Tours for Visitors Who Are Blind or Have Low Vision
Virtual museum tours provide great opportunities to visit exhibits and programs without leaving home. Two upcoming online tours are specially geared to individuals with visual impairments: On October 1, 2024 from 6 to 7:15 pm ET, the Brooklyn Museum invites individuals who are blind or have low vision to experience their exhibit on Elizabeth Catlett: [...]
Reviewing Requirements in Accessibility Standards: A Webinar on October 3, 2024
When an existing facility is modified or expanded, it can be a challenge to determine what is required to ensure accessibility. On October 3, from 2:30 to 4 pm ET, the U.S. Access Board will hold a webinar to review how the 2010 ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) Accessibility Standards and the Architectural Barriers Act [...]
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