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Every time I pull out my BrailleNote Touch Plus, I'm reminded of how pitifully stagnated blindness-related products are compared to mainstream systems. Turns out I can no longer install Box because HumanWare has backed themselves into a corner and will not be updating past Android 8.1. This would not be a big deal... except for the fact that it's the only #Braille display I have at the moment, and literally every BRF file I need at Eastman is stored in Box.

#Blind #LowVision #VisuallyImpaired #BlindMasto #BlindMastodon #BlindFedi @mastoblind @main


⌨️ Nielsen Norman Group research on how screen-reader users type on and control mobile devices

“Summary: Users who are blind or have low vision prefer dictation over typing with a keyboard whenever possible. Screen readers on touchscreen devices are restricted to a well-defined set of gestures which makes interaction more challenging than on computers.”

#accessibility #usability #mobile #lowVision #blind

https://www.nngroup.com/articles/screen-reader-type-control/


Check out the latest great content for blind and visually impaired people using Android.

Available in Turkish http://erisilebilirandroid.com/

and English http://erisilebilirandroid.com/en/

#blind #visuallyimpaired #lowvision
#android #accessibility #a11y


This new accessibility feature for Android is superb. Check out Reading Mode #reading #dyslexia #blind #lowvision
https://youtu.be/EPP4G4B3Dkc


The #scrcpy utility is super useful. It is open source and available for free.
Connect your phone to your PC with USB or Wi-Fi:
✅ mirror the phone's screen to your PC
✅ use Windows Magnifier to zoom in on the phone
✅ copy paste text in both directions
✅ use the PC keyboard and mouse with your phone
✅ record the phone's screen while mirroring

Download `scrcpy` from...

https://github.com/Genymobile/scrcpy

#blind #lowvision #visuallyimpared #andoird #a11y


This wearable navigation system assists visually impaired individuals with walking https://coolblindtech.com/this-wearable-navigation-system-assists-visually-impaired-individuals-with-walking/ #Navigation #LOWVISION #Wearable #Gadgets #Apps #NEWS


OneButtonPIN improves security for blind and low-vision users https://coolblindtech.com/onebuttonpin-improves-security-for-blind-and-low-vision-users/ #LOWVISION #Android #Apps #NEWS


Panasonic announces ‘smart glasses for the visually impaired at CES 2023 https://coolblindtech.com/panasonic-announces-smart-glasses-for-the-visually-impaired-at-ces-2023/ #Navigation #LOWVISION #Wearable #Gadgets #NEWS


How to Change text size for individual apps on your iPhone https://coolblindtech.com/how-to-change-text-size-for-individual-apps-on-your-iphone/ #LOWVISION #HowTo #Apps #iOS


These magnetic USB C adapters are truly fantastic! Recommended for anyone blind or visually impaired.
Available from Amazon, eBay, and AliExpress.

✅ Makes fitting a USB cable easy - the magnet pulls the cable into place.
✅ Saves wear and tear on the USB C port.
✅ Can be used with chargers, wired earbuds and data sync cables.
✅ Acts as a quick release if the cable gets yanked.
✅ They work well with phones, laptops, and tablets.

https://www.amazon.com/Magnetic-Adapter-Connector-Transfer-Compatible/dp/B08XX3PQWF/ref=sr_1_9?crid=1BSWDSZ760CGD&keywords=usb%2Bc%2Bmagnetic%2B5%2Bpin%2Bpd&qid=1674827661&th=1

#blind #lowvision #visuallyimpaired #a11y


If you're a #lowvision person and use Windows, checkout PowerToys from Microsoft. Some of the tools it comes with are super useful.
👉 On screen ruler tracking mouse
👉 Grab text from any image on screen & auto ICR'd & put in the clipboard.
👉 Change Windows shortcut keys and add new ones.

More info here:
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/powertoys/

#sightimpaired #visuallyimpaired


Put your phone's screen on your computer. Connect & control your Android device from your PC with the scrcpy app.
https://github.com/Genymobile/scrcpy
Then use an app like WeZoom to turn your phone & computer into a video magnifier.
#lowvision #visuallyimpared #a11y #android


I've launched a #Mastodon instance focused on #AudioDescription. This is a space where professionals and fans can come together to learn, advocate, and work together towards the goal of quality AD in all environs. The server is bare-bones right now, so your patience is requested as we build things out. You can also make an impact by boosting this news across your networks. To join, head over to https://adforward.org/auth/sign_up
#blind #a11y #LowVision