Entertainment and media player software
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- Access to Videos Article
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This article provides an overview of the issues people may have when accessing videos online, in theaters, and from DVD or Blu-Ray players, and the solutions that have been developed to address these. ...
- UK Site Features Info on Simple Switch Access to Games and Entertainment News
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OneSwitch is a UK organization that develops and shares information about simple access to games and other software. It's got lots of fun, practical solutions for entertainment, music, and art, and an attached blog for dialogue and ...
- Audio Description Toolkit Released News
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The World Blind Union has released a toolkit on audio description : what it is, how it works, and how to do it. Written for non-technical people, the toolkit offers both basic background and plenty of guidance on how to add audio description to ...
- Talking Set-top Box News
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Blind and low vision consumers have trouble using cable and satellite TV services because the channel guides and program information are only available on screen, which is controlled by a set-top box usually provided by the cable or satellite company. ...
- Netflix Adds Closed Captioning to Its iPad, iPhone App News
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By downloading a free app , Netflix - with expanded closed captioned availability - is now available on the iPad, iPhone or iPod Touch. Here's how to find out which Netflix streaming movies have captioning. (Deaf, Hard of ...
- Mounting Systems for Electronic Devices Article
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Mounting systems are often needed to hold specialized or mainstream devices to wheelchairs, scooters, walkers, or stationary objects such as desks, counters, beds, and walls. They provide a way to ...
- New iPad/iPhone/iTouch Games Playable By Blind Or Sighted Individuals News
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Stem Stumper is an iOS The operating system for Apple's portable products: iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch. game intended to be fully playable by blind individuals. The game works with VoiceOver The screen reader ...
- Add Keyboard Controls to Online Music Sites News
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Many online music sites require mouse use for play control. Now Factotum for Mac OS The software structure for a computer or mobile device; it provides a framework for applications like word processors and address books. X adds ...
- Wii Game Can Be Enjoyed By Blind and Low-Vision Players News
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A Dutch company called Visio is releasing a Wii game accessible to blind and low-vision players. "The Explorer and the Mystery of the Diamond Scarab" provides step-by-step audio guidance in English or Dutch. (Blind, Low Vision, ...
- Accessible iOS Games for Blind Individuals News
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Applications developer Marcus Nijman has developed versions of some of his games, including Chess-Wise Free and 10X10 Checkerwise Pro , to be compatible with VoiceOver The screen reader built into Apple's MacOS and iOS devices ...
- Amazon's Kindle Offers Limited Text-to-Speech Access News
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Although Amazon's Kindle e-reader Any hardware or device used to read an electronic book. device lets users hear the content via synthetic speech, the publisher of the materials must permit this feature for it to work. A mid-2010 ...
- Kindle for PC Now Has Accessibility Plug-in News
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Amazon has released a version of its Kindle software for the PC with some additional accessibility features : Text-to-speech reading with adjustable voice settings Voice-guided menu navigation Large font sizes High ...
- Simple Tech Hints from Google News
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Google has put together a few simple, clear videos on making technology easier to use , aimed at Products or systems used by people with disabilities in order to perform functions that might otherwise be difficult or impossible; examples ...
- Accessible Versions of YouTube News
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YouTube has a version with fewer, larger controls than the standard site. This makes it easier for people who use keyboard navigation, have trouble reading the screen controls, or have difficulty figuring out what to do next. ...
- Computer Games for Blind Players News
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A list of online games accessible to blind people has been compiled and published by Alena Roberts of the American Printing House for the Blind. (Blind, Entertainment, Child/Primary School, Adolescent/Transition, Adult, Senior, ...
- E-books and E-reading Software Article
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Electronic books (e-books) are an alternative to print, and may be useful to people who have difficulty reading because of vision or cognition disabilities, or who have difficulty holding a book or turning ...
- Software and Hardware Media Players Article
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Audio and video files can be played on hardware devices (such as an iPod or portable DVD player), or via software on a computer (such as Windows Media Player or Apple QuickTime). This article discusses what ...
- New Guide to Accessible iPods and iTunes for Mac and PC Users News
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From Mac-cessibility: The National Braille Press (NBP) have published a new book entitled "Using the Accessible iPod, iTunes 9 Edition" , by Ana Dresner. This book provides the latest information on the accessible ...
- Apple's iBooks App and Store Includes Accessibility Features News
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iBooks , the Apple iPad application that doubles as a digital bookstore and electronic book reader, supports VoiceOver The screen reader built into Apple's MacOS and iOS devices (iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch). , the iPad's ...
