iOS 18 Part II: More Accessibility Features for People with Vision Loss
by Daniel Parker, RDPFS Contributor: A previous issue of this Bulletin covered how Apple’s iOS 18 and other upcoming releases will bring significantly more artificial intelligence (AI) functionality to the iPhone, iPad, Mac, and other devices. This follow-up explores three non-AI accessibility improvements in iOS 18 tested with the public beta. First is the ability [...]
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What You Need to Know About Testing Websites for Accessibility: A Virtual Workshop on August 14, 2024
As websites are being developed and maintained, they need to be accessible to users of all abilities. An upcoming workshop will cover the basics of the role of a web accessibility tester, including some of the common accessibility issues that testers examine and resolve. The program will take place on August 14, 2024 from 7 [...]
Introduction to Web Accessibility: A Free Online Course
“Accessibility is essential to create high-quality apps, websites, and other digital content – and to not exclude people from using your products and services.” A free online course, the “Introduction to Web Accessibility,” gives participants the foundation to make digital technology accessible for people with disabilities while meeting international standards and providing “a better user [...]
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Back-to-School Tips for Parents of Children with Vision Loss
by Daniel Parker, RDPFS Contributor: During the month of August, parents and children are gearing up for the new school year. Some tips from the Perkins School for the Blind’s Paths to Literacy, and Lighthouse Guild can be helpful to parents who are preparing their child for the transition and discussing the child’s needs with [...]
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Maximizing Resources: O&M Training Offered by Guide Dog Schools: A Webinar on August 16, 2024
On August 16, 2024, at 2 pm Central Time (3 pm ET), OIB-TAC (Older Individuals who are Blind Technical Assistance Center) is offering a webinar with basic information about Orientation and Mobility (O&M) training available to people who are visually impaired. The webinar will be led by Marc Gillard from Guide Dogs for the Blind and Leslie Hoskins from Leader Dogs for the Blind, sharing information “to help meet the needs of…consumers regardless of a guide dog goal.” For more information, visit the OIB-TAC webpage on Maximizing Resources: O&M Training Offered by Guide Dog Schools and register here.
Blindness and Diabetes Education Classes Offered Beginning in September 2024
Accessible Pharmacy Services Diabetes Lifestyle coaches are offering a year-long virtual program to help people who are blind to stay healthy and avoid diabetes. Taught by two women who are blind, the program’s goals are to lose weight through healthy eating, increase physical activity, and learn how to identify and address barriers to a healthy [...]
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“Access to Good Jobs for All:” Poster Available for National Disabilities Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM)
Each October, NDEAM (National Disabilities Employment Awareness Month) is commemorated to celebrate the contributions of workers with disabilities and “to reaffirm the commitment to ensuring good jobs for everyone.” As announced in a previous issue of this Bulletin, this year’s theme is “Access to Good Jobs for All.” Now the 2024 NDEAM poster displaying this [...]
Current Movies with Audio Description Playing in Theaters
For film buffs who would like to go out to the movies during these summer days, a list of those currently playing that productions feature audio descriptions is available from The Audio Description Project (ADP). This list includes 13 titles, with four added just this past week. The latest additions are two comedies, “Harold and [...]
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