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AppleVis has published their recap of Apple's WWDC 2024 keynote, focusing on accessibility announcements and features. The post covers key updates that will impact blind and low vision users of Apple products.
Source: Be My Eyes Blog
Be My Eyes announced a new workplace accessibility program to help employers support blind and low vision employees. The initiative expands beyond their popular volunteer assistance app into professional environments.
Source: Be My Eyes Blog
The American Foundation for the Blind has released its latest Focus newsletter, featuring updates on programs, advocacy efforts, and community developments. The publication keeps readers informed about key initiatives from the leading blindness organization.
Source: American Foundation for the Blind
The American Foundation for the Blind's Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness remains the leading peer-reviewed publication for research on blindness and visual impairment. The journal accepts submissions from researchers worldwide on topics ranging from assistive technology to educational practices.
Source: American Foundation for the Blind
AccessWorld, the American Foundation for the Blind's digital magazine, provides comprehensive assistive technology reviews and tutorials for the blind and low vision community. The monthly publication offers honest product assessments to help readers make informed technology decisions.
Source: American Foundation for the Blind
The American Foundation for the Blind provides centralized access to press releases and news updates through their press room. The resource serves journalists and community members seeking current information about blindness and low vision issues.
Source: American Foundation for the Blind
Seedlings Braille Books for Children provides affordable, accessible books to inspire visually impaired kids. Discover their mission to spread literacy and joy.
Source: Seedlings Braille Books for Children
The Be My Eyes website is currently experiencing technical issues with blog content not loading properly. Users are seeing placeholder "View More" buttons instead of actual articles.
Source: Be My Eyes Blog
Be My Eyes has shared highlights from their May newsletter on their blog. The post offers key updates and developments from the visual assistance app company.
Source: Be My Eyes Blog
The American Foundation for the Blind offers newsletters and alerts to keep the community informed about advocacy efforts, resources, and important developments. Sign up to receive updates on policy changes, assistive technology, and opportunities to make your voice heard.
Source: American Foundation for the Blind
American Airlines is cutting summer routes, creating unique challenges for blind travelers who rely on familiar airports and carefully planned connections. These cuts eliminate options that take months to research and force travelers into less accessible travel scenarios.
Source: Blind Travels
A community member hopes iOS 27 will bring improved pronunciation to Siri and Vocalizer voices, citing common errors like saying "minutes" instead of "meters."
Source: AppleVis All Content