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National bottle bill could reach Congress as soon as March
From Vending Market Watch Per Resource Recycling, two West Coast lawmakers are planning to introduce a national container deposit bill that, because of industry engagement, has a better chance of passing than past proposals. Rep. Alan Lowenthal (D-CA) and Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-OR) plan to introduce the legislation by mid-March, according to Resource Recycling. The […]
How McDonald’s helps low vision customers with self-serve kiosks
Jan. 24, 2022 | by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times Nobody questions the important role that McDonald’s, the world’s most visible foodservice provider, has played in expanding customer acceptance of self service. What many people may not know is that providing convenience to everyone is one of its core values. Hence, […]
Man who rescued 5 people during Oklahoma City bombing dies
By Paul P. Murphy, CNN Updated 1:19 PM ET, Wed January 19, 2022 (CNN)Raymond Washburn, who is credited with helping rescue five people from the rubble of the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing, passed away on Sunday at his home in Bristow, Oklahoma, at the age of 75. When the bomb exploded at the federal building […]
Fewer bottles and cans leading to beverage shortages as holidays near
In a story first reported by the Washington Post, major supply chain issues are affecting such products as soda, water and alcohol. As seen on Good Morning America Full Story Here
Infrastructure bill ends Employee Retention Tax Credit, costing vending industry about $200 million: NAMA Nov. 7, 2021
President Biden’s In plan has removed an important tax credit designed to help thousands of businesses retain workers and grow business. The Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC) awarded small and midsized businesses up to $28,000 per employee for the 2021 tax year. But the recently passed Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act terminated the ERTC three […]
The Accessibility Bugs Introduced and Resolved in iOS 15 and iPadOS 15 for Blind and Low Vision Users
By AppleVis | September 16, 2021 iOS 15 and iPadOS 15 have been released to the public. This post contains details of the VoiceOver, low vision, and braille bugs which we believe have been introduced in these releases; as well as details of the pre-existing bugs which we believe to be resolved. As is our […]
McDonald’s to add assistive technology for blind customers to all US company-owned stores
Sept. 20, 2021 McDonald’s will add assistive technology for blind customers at all company-owned restaurants in the U.S. by the end of this year, according to a report in The Wall Street Journal. The technology will be added to existing kiosks in company-owned stores in California, and 25% of those in other U.S. states. The company will […]
iOS 15: Here Are All of the New Accessibility Features Coming to iPhone:
Shared by Top Tech Tidbits iOS 15: Here Are All of the New Accessibility Features Coming to iPhone: https://9to5mac.com/2021/07/05/ios-15-everything-new-accessibility/
Microsoft Explains The Accessibility Improvements Coming in Windows 11
Shared by Top Tech Tidbits Microsoft Explains The Accessibility Improvements Coming in Windows 11: https://mspoweruser.com/microsoft-accessibility-improvements-windows-11/
New York blind vendors sue state over ignoring Randolph Sheppard law
New York blind vendors sue state over ignoring Randolph Sheppard law A group of 12 New York State blind vendors has filed a complaint against the New York State Thruway Authority and the New York State Commission for the Blind for allegedly ignoring a state law that requires all state agencies, including the Thruway Authority, […]