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
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Press Release: Window-Eyes 7.0 is Now Available
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
Thomas Jefferson: Founding Father of an Evolving Natione!
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!
New Internet Radio Station, The Ride, Serves the Blind Community and Beyond
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
Accessibility Query: Opera Property Management Software
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
My First Week Back in the College Classroom
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
GW Micro Response to Freedom Scientific Lawsuit
Fort Wayne, Indiana, August 15, 2008 — GW Micro, Inc., a Fort Wayne, Indiana-based company dedicated to providing high quality adaptive technology solutions for blind and visually impaired individuals, announced today that it has received notice of a patent infringement lawsuit brought by Freedom Scientific, Inc., the self-described “world leader in technology-based solutions for people… Finish Reading GW Micro Response to Freedom Scientific Lawsuit
The State of Arkansas and SAP A.G. Settle Lawsuit, Make the Accessible Choice!
We are happy to report that a 2001 accessibility lawsuit brought against SAP and the state of Arkansas by the National Federation of the Blind has now been settled in favor of the state’s blind employees, who will be granted full accessibility to the state’s ERP system by August of 2009. Read the blog post… Finish Reading The State of Arkansas and SAP A.G. Settle Lawsuit, Make the Accessible Choice!
Article: Lotus ‘Safe & Sound’ system makes hybrid,electric vehicles audible
We are relieved to learn that a solution now exists to the safety concerns posed by electric and hybrid vehicles to blind and visually impaired pedestrians. It is now up to those of us in the blind community to insist on the implementation of this or a similar solution on all such autos. Now that… Finish Reading Article: Lotus ‘Safe & Sound’ system makes hybrid,electric vehicles audible
Window-Eyes 7.0 Beta 2 Is Now Available!
After much anticipation, and following the enormous success of Window-Eyes 7.0 Beta 1, GW Micro is proud to announce the release of Window-Eyes 7.0 Beta 2. Window-Eyes 7.0 Beta 2 offers the latest advancements in screen reading technology, including full Unicode support, new scripting functionality, web browsing enhancements, a new synthesizer, and much more. The… Finish Reading Window-Eyes 7.0 Beta 2 Is Now Available!