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How Do Blind People Use the iPhone? 11 Nov 2011 | 04:12 pm
There is more and more talk about the accessibility of iPhones and iPads. For blind and visually impaired people, it is one of the most accessible devices. But have you wondered how they can access it...
iPhone App Helps the Blind See 8 Sep 2011 | 08:28 am
Last year I had a post discussing if blind people can see. At the moment, the answer was no, but there are some devices which can help a lot. Little did I know...
What Kills Accessibility? 27 Sep 2010 | 12:33 pm
This is a very interesting and powerful question asked by my friend when we were having dinner a few nights ago. We had a good and long talk about it, and I’d like to share the points we raised in our...
Help Promoting Braille Literacy 24 Sep 2010 | 11:58 pm
Help promoting Braille literacy while taking a Caribbean cruise! The following announcement is from the National Federation of the Blind of Virginia:
The Wonder Years: Seminars@Hadley 19 Sep 2010 | 08:51 am
Last December, I have shared my reflection about Stevie Wonder when he became the UN Messenger of Peace. If you liked my reflection, or you are a fan of Stevie Wonder, you maybe very interested in an ...
Electronic Mobility Devices for Persons Who are Blind or Visually Impaired 13 Sep 2010 | 09:23 am
The long white cane has been a symbol of blind persons around the world. This simple device has helped millions of blind persons find their way towards the place they want to go to. It has also inspi...
How Do Blind People Tell the Time? 12 Aug 2010 | 11:47 am
One second is all it takes to know what time it is. That is, if you can see your watch or clock. On the other hand, if you are blind, have low vision, or are deaf blind, it would be a very different s...
LinkedIn Becoming Less Accessible? 10 Aug 2010 | 01:46 am
LinkedIn used to be one of those social networking sites which I have highly recommended to people with disabilities, as it was one of the most accessible ones. Visiting the site for a couple of minut...
An Invitation to Subscribe to the Even Grounds Web Accessibility Channel in YouTube 30 Jul 2010 | 03:43 pm
We’ve just created a web accessibility channel in YouTube. We’d like to invite you all to check out our videos, subscribe to the channel, and add us up as your friend.
Assistive Technologies for People with Epilepsy 23 Jul 2010 | 10:20 pm
Let us find out what epilepsy is and what are the technologies that can help people avoid or minimize the problems brought by its effects. What is Epilepsy? Epilepsy refers to a group of disorders t...
