7/11/17 Shared by Denise Avant, NFBI President via IL-Talk SUBJECT: New NLS website launch The new NLS website is currently scheduled to go live at the longstanding NLS URL of www.loc.gov/nls this coming Sunday, July 9th. <x-apple-data-detectors://15> There will be no change to the URL for the homepage. Your bookmarks to the longstanding NLS URL for the homepage […]
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Micro Markets and Vending Machines Are Apples And Oranges
6/27/17 From Vending Market Watch Micro Markets and Vending Machines Are Apples And Oranges BY EMILY REFERMAT ON MAY 25, 2017 I’m hearing it throughout the county: micro markets are here to stay. The concept has excited consumers who were bored or even resistant to purchasing refreshment from vending machines. Micro markets grew profits for […]
How Micro Markets Got Me Fired
5/23/17 from Vending Market Watch MICRO MARKETS April 2017 How Micro Markets Got Me Fired By Jennifer Skidmore on APR 3, 2017 In February of this year, after 8 years of working at the family business, I was fired. I got canned, was given the boot; however you want to say it, it was deemed that […]
Seeing AI app describes the world to users with vision disabilities Global Alliance on Accessible Technologies and Environments
5/23/17 Shared by Nicky Gacos, President NABM Seeing AI app describes the world to users with vision disabilities Global Alliance on Accessible Technologies and Environments Americas May 15, 2017 Many millennials spent many an afternoon watching the educational science program, Bill Nye The Science Guy. In light of policy changes in scientific research in the […]
OrCam distributors in Illinois
5/9/17 Shared by OrCam Welcome to our new OrCam distributors in Illinois! OrCam is an intuitive, smart camera that assists people who are visually impaired and blind. OrCam recognizes text, faces, and products, and speaks to the wearer through a personal earpiece. OrCam gives independence. We are delighted to welcome three new OrCam distributors for the […]
Researchers Claim That Time Delays In Vending Machines Prompt Healthier Snack Choices
4/24/17 Shared by Vending Times Issue Date: Vol. 57, No. 4, April 2017, Posted On: 4/3/2017 Researchers Claim That Time Delays In Vending Machines Prompt Healthier Snack Choices SAN DIEGO — Delaying access to high-calorie foods and snacks in vending machines can shift people’s choices to purchase healthier snack options, according to new research. Preventive […]
Direct TV talking menus and descriptive video
4/24/17 Shared by Steve Heltsley, Direct TV talking menus and descriptive video If you have Direct TV and wish you could access the menus, try these easy steps to here -channel, programs, and program times. If this doesn’t work, call Direct TV at 1-800-531-5000 to inquire about getting a new talking menu satellite receiver. […]
Apple Releases iOS 10.3; Bringing a Number of VoiceOver Fixes, but also Introducing at Least One New Bug of Note
4/24/17 Shared by Flying Blind, LLC Apple Releases iOS 10.3; Bringing a Number of VoiceOver Fixes, but also Introducing at Least One New Bug of Note\ Submitted by AppleVis on Monday, March 27, 2017 – 16:58. Apple has today released iOS 10.3 to the public. At the time of posting, release notes are not yet […]
National Federation of the Blind, Sensotec NV Announce Launch of KNFB Reader for Microsoft Windows 10
3/7/17 Shared by Chris Danielsen via NFBNet National Federation of the Blind, Sensotec NV Announce Launch of KNFB Reader for Microsoft Windows 10 March 1, 2017 (San Diego): The National Federation of the Blind and Sensotec NV, creators and developers of the KNFB Reader smart phone app, today jointly announced the launch of KNFB […]
Be My Eyes – Helping blind see
2/2/17 Shared by Nicky Gacos, NABM President Be My Eyes – Helping blind see By Be My Eyes Description Be the eyes for a blind person in need of help remotely through a live video connection if you are sighted or be assisted by the network of sighted users if you are blind. Be My […]