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Window-Eyes 7.0: Releasing the Potential for Momentous Steps Forward in Accessibility for the Blind

September 22, 2008 • Darrell Shandrow Hilliker

Window-Eyes 7.0 has just been released by GW Micro, featuring advanced object-oriented scripting and other capabilities that have the potential to unleash greater accessibility of mainstream computer software to the blind and visually impaired. Doug Geoffray, Vice President of Development at GW Micro, Aaron Smith, GW Micro’s Director of Technical Support and Web Development and… Finish Reading Window-Eyes 7.0: Releasing the Potential for Momentous Steps Forward in Accessibility for the Blind

Categories: scripting
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Press Release: Window-Eyes 7.0 is Now Available

September 18, 2008 • Darrell Shandrow Hilliker

We at Blind Access Journal are excited about the release of Window-Eyes 7.0. In fact, we’re hard at work on an in-depth article covering this release. Please stay tuned. GW Micro is proud to announce the official release of Window-Eyes 7.0. The maturity of Window-Eyes has reached unprecedented levels in this latest version. The addition… Finish Reading Press Release: Window-Eyes 7.0 is Now Available

Categories: Uncategorized
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Thomas Jefferson: Founding Father of an Evolving Natione!

September 14, 2008 • Darrell Shandrow Hilliker

I made this post in my History (HST) 109 course discussion forum in response to the following class discussion question: “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.”… Finish Reading Thomas Jefferson: Founding Father of an Evolving Natione!

Categories: human rights, opinion
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New Internet Radio Station, The Ride, Serves the Blind Community and Beyond

September 7, 2008 • Darrell Shandrow Hilliker

Deb and Rick Lewis, former broadcasters on ACB Radio, have just started a new Internet radio station called The Ride featuring the return of their Christian, country and oldies radio shows to the air. They are looking to expand by adding more shows in the future.The new station remains quite accessible while operating under a… Finish Reading New Internet Radio Station, The Ride, Serves the Blind Community and Beyond

Categories: broadcasting
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Accessibility Query: Opera Property Management Software

September 2, 2008 • Darrell Shandrow Hilliker

Karen and I have an urgent request for any Blind Access Journal readers who may be knowledgeable about the accessibility of customer relationship management and related enterprise management solutions. Karen’s employer will be switching to a new integrated solution by April of 2009. It is called Opera Property Management System, developed by a company named… Finish Reading Accessibility Query: Opera Property Management Software

Categories: accessibility
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My First Week Back in the College Classroom

September 2, 2008 • Darrell Shandrow Hilliker

Many of you have doubtless noticed that I haven’t been doing much blogging for quite sometime. Recent entries have primarily comprised redistribution of existing content with little or no additional commentary. There are numerous excuses and explanations for this absence. Some of you know the story, while many do not. In either case, I will… Finish Reading My First Week Back in the College Classroom

Categories: journalism
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