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Blind iOS users are often spoiled for choice. More often than not, we can ask the question, “which accessible app in a given category do you prefer” rather than “is there an accessible app that does this”. There are …
Stuart Lawler is hosting and producing a great technology podcast for the National Council for the Blind of Ireland, (NCBI). It has excellent production values, and Stuart knows what questions to ask. It’s an informative listen. This month, Stuart …
I’m being Interviewed by Stuart Lawler on this Month’s NCBI Podcast Read more »
I can still remember when I was young enough to believe that 25th anniversary celebrations were recalling things that happened in ancient history. When you’re a kid, 25 years seems like a long time. Yet this post is all about …
Imagine the Future you Want, then Make it Happen Read more »
A new version of Viber for iOS is now available in the App Store. Viber is in a pretty difficult market, with Microsoft’s Skype being so dominant. But they have carved out a niche for themselves thanks to the simplicity …
Viber becomes more Accessible on iOS, not such good news for PC and Mac Read more »
Presently, I’m working on an exciting new project. To prepare for it, I bought a Google Nexus 7 tablet. This seems to be the way a number of blind people who want to experience Android have gone. The tablet is …
like many iOS users, I have a bunch of apps on my phone that I don’t use very much. It’s just so easy to double tap to install something, especially when it’s free. Digg is one of those apps. When …
Is Digg Going to Give us an Accessible, Cloud-Based RSS Experience? Read more »
Long gone are the days when blind people were limited to a few selections made available in special formats designed for their use exclusively. eBooks have given blind people access to more reading material than ever. It wasn’t so long …
Traditionally, ASB, a New Zealand bank, have always shown an interest in accessibility. I’ve used FastNet, their Internet banking system, for years because it provides an excellent experience with screen readers. After some changes a couple of years back …
ASB Bank’s iOS App Significantly more Accessible Read more »
At the moment, I’m working on an eBook. Technology is great, but you know, there’s something to be said for picking up a physical copy of a book you’ve written, all nicely bound and with a nice cover on it, …
It doesn’t seem like a little over six-and-a-half years since I joined Freedom Scientific. The time has gone fast, and it’s been a pleasure to work with some talented and committed people. But as their media release says, it’s time …