Managing Mail May When we go to school or work full-time, we need to communicate effectively with our colleagues, teachers and employers. Checking our email is part of our morning routine, and we continue to check our email throughout the day. This May, we’ll explore ways to read, write and organize email for our personal […]
Author: Carlton Walker
Updated as of September 14, 2024. VoiceOver® is the screen reader software for Apple devices: iPhones, iPads, and Mac computers. Unlike screen reader software for computers that run Windows® software, VoiceOver® does not need to be downloaded or installed on the device. While Apple developed and maintains the operating system (OS) used on its devices, […]
Updated as of September 14, 2024 NVDA is open-source software, and it is available at no cost. This means, however, that there is not a company behind NVDA, though training materials and technical support services may be purchased. Nevertheless, it can be helpful to be able to use multiple screen readers – both for ease […]
Updated as of September 5, 2024 JAWS® Screen Reading Software JAWS is screen-reading software that is both rich and robust. Freedom Scientific provides a wealth of resources for JAWS users. From traditional guides and shortcut sheets to YouTube videos and MP3s, Freedom Scientific allows you to pinpoint your training needs and get the information to […]
Access April with Our Bridges Resource Library This month we take a deep dive into what may be the most important need of blind and low-vision people in our current Information Age: ACCESS. Accessible assistive technology (AAT) is great, but it’s only a tool to access the materials we need. We need to know how […]