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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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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

Categories: accessibility, advocacy, assistive technology, iPhone, podcast, technology

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Lawsuit Leads to Reconsideration of Patent

October 9, 2009 • Darrell Shandrow Hilliker

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has re-examined a patent held by the maker of a screen reader for blind computer users in connection with an infringement lawsuit filed against a competing company. Reliable sources hailed the move as a significant victory for the defendant. The Document Placemarker patent, held by Freedom Scientific, Inc., covers… Finish Reading Lawsuit Leads to Reconsideration of Patent

Categories: assistive technology, lawsuit

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The Heart of Accessibility Evangelism

September 8, 2007 • Darrell Shandrow Hilliker

I think we all recognize that, in many cases, there simply is not a strong bottom-line business reason for companies (either assistive technology or mainstream) to work hard on making sure their technologies function in ways that are in the best interests of all users, including those of us whom happen to be blind. There… Finish Reading The Heart of Accessibility Evangelism

Categories: accessibility, advocacy, assistive technology, discrimination, employment, opinion, thought provoker

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Freedom Scientific and Serotek Reach Agreement to End Lawsuit

June 7, 2007 • Darrell Shandrow Hilliker

We here at Blind Access Journal are very glad this matter has finally been settled in a manner that permits both Freedom Scientific and Serotek to continue their business operations and retains the ability of innovators in the field to provide the products and services we must have in order to participate in the world… Finish Reading Freedom Scientific and Serotek Reach Agreement to End Lawsuit

Categories: advocacy, assistive technology, JAWS, lawsuit, Serotek

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My Thoughts on the Relationship Between Vocational Rehabilitation Agencies, Consumers and the Blindness Assistive Technology Industry

June 1, 2007 • Darrell Shandrow Hilliker

It seems to be the unfortunate truth, at least here in the United States of America, that there exists a relationship between the blindness assistive technology industry and the system of state Vocational Rehabilitation agencies that does not usually include the consumer. The Vocational Rehabilitation agency is the customer, so the industry listens by and… Finish Reading My Thoughts on the Relationship Between Vocational Rehabilitation Agencies, Consumers and the Blindness Assistive Technology Industry

Categories: assistive technology, Vocational Rehabilitation

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My Thoughts on Altruism Versus Commercialism in the Assistive Technology Industry

May 30, 2007 • Darrell Shandrow Hilliker

I’m just taking a quick few minutes to pen my (probably oversimplistic) thoughts on the need of companies doing business in the blindness assistive technology industry to balance the benefits and consequences of their actions to the blind community (altruism) versus their need to turn a sufficient profit to make doing business worthwhile to their… Finish Reading My Thoughts on Altruism Versus Commercialism in the Assistive Technology Industry

Categories: assistive technology, Serotek

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