A few weeks ago, I was very fortunate to have the opportunity to travel to San Diego for the CSUN 27th Annual International Technology and Persons with Disabilities Conference, commonly known as CSUN 2012.
NVDA, or Non Visual Desktop Access, allows blind users to access the web and applications within Microsoft Windows by translating text and other elements into synthetic speech. Screen readers have been around for decades and are regarded as the go-to assistive technology for blind users.
The Accessibility Internet Rally (AIR), run by the non-profit organisation Knowbility, is an eight-hour competition where volunteer web designers and developers come together to help non-profit organisations build accessible websites.
The mobile version of Nokia Maps allows smartphone users with iPhone, iPad or an Android device to use the service with their web browser. A new feature announced last week allows users to request walking directions in audio form for their journey. An audio file is delivered to the user, providing turn-by-turn instructions based on your geographic location.
