Accessible Way to Take a Selfie Using TalkBack and Android Nougat 7.1.

February 4, 2017 7:05 pm

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In this episode, James Oates shows off a new accessibility feature which allows anyone using an Android phone running Nougat 7.1 or higher. If you open the camera app, and you have Talkback 5.1 or higher running, Talkback will automatically give feedback concerning how many people are in the frame, if the faces are centered, and what percentage of the screen is occupied by the face or faces. This is a great way for a person who is blind to take selfies and capture important moments.
James also shows us how to give the photo a description, and share it to social media, cloud drive services, or by email.

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About James Oates

James Oates officially joined the Cool Blind Tech podcast team in the summer of 2014. James is an advocate of accessible technology across all platforms, with an emphasis on Windows. As a former K-12 educator, James brings his passion for teaching to the CBT audience in an effort to help listeners realize their potential and explore new avenues of empowerment through technology. Blind since childhood, James currently lives in Florida.
You can follow him on Twitter, @BLIND_MATRIX

The Freedom to Read: A Spotlight Interview with the Developer of Spotlight Text.

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Dr. Howard Kaplan, the developer of the iOS app, Spotlight Text, sits down with the team at Cool Blind Tech to discuss his amazing eBook reading app for people with low vision problems.

Dr. Kaplan tells us the story of why he became a Retina surgeon, and how his concern for his patients led to him becoming an accessibility advocate. Many of his patients are dealing with Macular Degeneration, Retinitis Pigmentosis, or complications resulting from Diabetes. After the launch of Kindle eBook reader, Dr. Kaplan was disturbed to find that most of his patients could not read digital material, and there was no good reason for this to be the case. After fruitlessly trying to get the content providers to make their material accessible, he began the process of trying to do it himself. Spotlight Text works in conjunction with Bookshare, a company that provides more than 250,000 eBooks to persons with vision problems.

Here is a description of the app from the App Store:

Spotlight Text is the first eBook reader crafted specifically for individuals with vision loss. How to get started, instructions, and watch a video demonstration here.

“We Read to Know That We Are Not Alone.” – C.S. Lewis

– Access Bookshare’s 250,000+ collection of books (including best sellers and new releases).

– Designed for maximum legibility

– Multiple reading modes including one designed specifically for individuals with RP Constricted Field

– Autoplay mode with customizable speeds

– Increase or decrease font size to your desire

– Simple and easy to navigate user interface

– Unlimited Screen Size with Apple TV or Direct HDMI Contact

Visit https://www.SpotlightText.com to learn more about the application and for help signing up for Bookshare.

Focus Reading Technology is dedicated to the belief that through superior product design incorporating cutting edge user interface technology and access to e-content, visual and print disabilities can be addressed and overcome, and the joy of reading restored.