VoiceOver, a feature Apple has built into all iOS devices to enable Braille and speech access for users who are unable to see the screen, has revolutionized the lives of countless thousands of blind people around the world. It works best when apps are deliberately developed in ways that ensure compatibility with VoiceOver, blind peopleContinue reading “iOS App VoiceOver Accessibility Teaching and Testing Plan | AppleVis”
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WordPress Accessibility Team Seeks Testers Using Speech Recognition Technology
Rian Rietveld and the Accessibility team are working to improve the experience of using WordPress with speech recognition software, such asDragon Naturally Speaking (widely considered as one of the best for desktop use.) In particular, the task of adding media to a post has a number of obstacles that make it nearly impossible for thoseContinue reading “WordPress Accessibility Team Seeks Testers Using Speech Recognition Technology”
Wikispeech project aims to make Wikipedia accessible for vision impaired people
Swedish researchers are developing an open source speech synthesis platform to make Wikimedia-based websites more accessible to blind and vision impaired people. The platform will be optimised for Wikipedia and aims to provide access in 283 languages, starting with three initial languages next year. The Wikispeech pilot project is a joint effort between the KTHContinue reading “Wikispeech project aims to make Wikipedia accessible for vision impaired people”
New iPod and the Importance of Input Feedback
Being the geek I am, as well as the sleeper I am, I found myself following the Apple ‘Let’s Rock’ event at 2.30am. One interesting thought about the new stuff that was announced is the accessibility aspect is being thought about and incorporated at th design stage. Like most of the things to do withContinue reading “New iPod and the Importance of Input Feedback”
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