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Apple Listens, Sometimes, and Advocacy Can Be Worth Doing

November 10, 2017 • Darrell Shandrow Hilliker

When Apple released iOS 11 on Sept. 19, it dealt a nasty surprise in the email inboxes of those of us whom happen to be blind. A change in VoiceOver meant that, everytime we used a feature intended to help us increase our productivity, we ran the risk of deleting emails we wanted to keep.… Finish Reading Apple Listens, Sometimes, and Advocacy Can Be Worth Doing

Categories: accessibility, advocacy, feedback, iPhone, opinion
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Expand Your Independence and Work Around Inaccessibility: Join Aira for a Sept. 12 Conference Call

September 8, 2017 • Darrell Shandrow Hilliker

Michael Hingson, Aira’s Director of Strategic Sales, has asked us to distribute the following announcement regarding a conference call for blind people who may be interested in expanding their independence using Aira. If you are looking for ways to deal with the inaccessible, real world, we hope you will take some time to attend the… Finish Reading Expand Your Independence and Work Around Inaccessibility: Join Aira for a Sept. 12 Conference Call

Categories: accessibility, assistive technology
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Never Say “No”: Expand Your TechVision with Dr. Denise Robinson

July 14, 2017 • Darrell Shandrow Hilliker

In this approximately 45-minute podcast, Allison, Allyssa and Darrell Hilliker talk with Dr. Denise Robinson all about her company, TechVision and her thoughts about the education of blind children and adults. Listen or Pause: Denise Robinson Download: Denise Robinson TechVision Low-cost technology lessons for blind children and adults from a certified teacher of the visually… Finish Reading Never Say “No”: Expand Your TechVision with Dr. Denise Robinson

Categories: assistive technology, Braille, podcast, technology
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Exploring the World with Aira: A Candid Discussion with Suman Kanuganti

July 13, 2017 • Darrell Shandrow Hilliker

In this approximately 50-minute informal podcast, Allison, Allyssa and Darrell Hilliker talk with Aira CEO Suman Kanuganti at the 2017 National Federation of the Blind Convention about this promising, new disruptive service that aims to give blind people “instant access to information” through the use of augmented reality and wearable technology. Listen or Pause: Suman… Finish Reading Exploring the World with Aira: A Candid Discussion with Suman Kanuganti

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Apple Considering Accessible On-screen Text and Described Videos at Future Events

June 12, 2017 • Darrell Shandrow Hilliker

After watching Apple’s June 5 WWDC keynote and listening to a summary of the event on Jonathan Mosen’s Blind Side Podcast, it dawned on me that we blind people are missing a lot of critical information! Many of the videos played at Apple’s events lack sufficient dialogue to be comprehensible by a blind person without… Finish Reading Apple Considering Accessible On-screen Text and Described Videos at Future Events

Categories: accessibility, advocacy
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In a World Ravaged by Inaccessibility, Aira Brings New Hope to the Blind Community

May 28, 2017 • Darrell Shandrow Hilliker

Do you cringe every time you think about that huge pile of print accumulating in your mail basket? Are you worried you might miss something important to your family or be forced to pay a late fee on a bill for the stupid reason that you missed the print notice that was mailed to you… Finish Reading In a World Ravaged by Inaccessibility, Aira Brings New Hope to the Blind Community

Categories: assistive technology, iPhone, reviews, technology
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Teaching and Testing iOS App VoiceOver Accessibility Webinar

August 5, 2016 • Darrell Shandrow Hilliker

This approximately one-hour podcast is an audio recording of a real-world demonstration for following a systematic plan that explores, evaluates and tests iOS apps for accessibility with Apple’s built-in VoiceOver screen reader for blind and low-vision users. The August 3, 2016 webinar was presented by Darrell Hilliker and hosted by the Arizona Technology Access Program.… Finish Reading Teaching and Testing iOS App VoiceOver Accessibility Webinar

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Picture Imperfect: Our Family Explores Photo Management on iOS

August 2, 2016 • Darrell Shandrow Hilliker

In this approximately one hour and 49 minute podcast, Allison, Darrell and baby daughter Allyssa go on an adventure through their photo library, experiencing fun and frustration with accessible and inaccessible iOS apps. Listen or Pause: Picture Imperfect Download: Picture Imperfect We found Moments by Facebook completely inaccessible with VoiceOver. Please submit feedback to Facebook’s… Finish Reading Picture Imperfect: Our Family Explores Photo Management on iOS

Categories: accessibility, advocacy, iPhone, podcast, recreation, technology
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Inaccessibility in the Hospital: The Adventures of My Daughter’s Fourth Eye Surgery

May 20, 2016 • Darrell Shandrow Hilliker

My four-month-old daughter is sleeping, so, in belated celebration of Global Accessibility Awareness Day, I thought I would describe our experience with her fourth Glaucoma surgery from an accessibility point of view. Before I get started, let me say that I think Phoenix Children’s Hospital always treats my daughter very well and provides her with… Finish Reading Inaccessibility in the Hospital: The Adventures of My Daughter’s Fourth Eye Surgery

Categories: accessibility, advocacy, documentation, opinion, PDF
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