Apple Accessibility

http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2013/03/tablets-revolutionizing-education/

It has been a while since I’ve been able to blog– the stuff known as “day-to-day” operations inundated me with so many things to do and presentations to make I couldn’t read up on current events and technology. I think I’m finally back– at least for the short-term!

This was an extremely interesting article that affirms my belief that the use of such a simple device as an iPad can reinvigorate the desire in people pursuing education learn– and retain.

Check it out!

http://www.foxnews.com/tech/2012/10/30/review-apple-ipad-mini/

This new Apple device is already getting good reviews– and it does not surprise. The built in accessibility features and the enhanced use of VoiceOver in iBooks 3.0 with PDF support make it an even better product to use for users with disabilities.

I’m happy with my iPad 2, but if someone wanted to throw this device my way for testing I’d oblige .

http://maccessibility.net/2012/10/23/ibooks-3-0-includes-enhanced-voiceover-support-in-pdf-documents/

Great news! This will expand the capability of providing digital texts to students who utilize text-to-voice technology!

http://finance.yahoo.com/news/iphone-5-scores-well-quibble-103009067.html

Complete Review at: http://pogue.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/09/19/new-ios-6-loses-google-maps-but-adds-other-features/

As a whole the iPhone 5 will be an extraordinary device. Apple is doing some great things for ALL people and are allowing them to travel with the most incredible all in the palm of your hand– literally.

It’s always exciting to see what the Apple Software Engineers will come out with when it comes to accessibility. There are some great  features ALREADY installed in the iOS but there are always more that do not cease to amaze me. Check out what’s coming out at the link below!

http://www.apple.com/ios/whats-new/#accessibility

http://www.usatoday.com/tech/story/2012/09/12/apple-iphone-5-makes-glowing-first-impression/57762488/1

I’m sure that although the accessibility features were not mentioned I’m certain there will be functional improvements as a whole on iPhone 5. I’ll try to get a hold of one (time for a Verizon upgrade) and fill you in here!

Check out the story at CNET below:

http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-19512_7-57505557-233/apples-sept-12-iphone-5-event-what-to-expect/?part=rss&tag=feed&subj=News-Apple

In the article there were no references to additional or improved built-in accessibility features. It’s not to say that there won’t be. Stay tuned and I’ll post as I receive more info.

http://pogue.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/11/10/apples-assistivetouch-helps-the-disabled-use-a-smartphone/

Excellent article on how the development of Apple’s iOS assistive touch functionality gives users with disabilities accessibility!

• 2epub - http://www.2epub.com/
• ZAMZAR - http://www.zamzar.com/

http://video.foxnews.com/v/1691653615001/demo-macbook-pro-with-retina-display/?playlist_id=86861&intcmp=obnetwork

Unfortunately I have not seen one in person yet, but if it’s anything like my iPad HD it is amazing. Will take a look and play and get back to you!