Apple in 2014 introduced a Live Listen feature that’s designed to allow the iPhone to pair with hearing aids and then serve as a remote microphone that beams the audio the iPhone picks up to the hearing aids.
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New Features Coming to iOS 12
Coming into WWDC, Apple hinted that iOS 12 would focus less on major new features and more on improving performance and eliminating bugs and that is exactly what we got with a few extras.
Test Your Vision at Home With the EyeQue Personal Vision Tracker
The Personal Vision Tracker is a fast and affordable way to conduct an eye “exam” at home. Depending on where you go, an eye exam can cost as much as $100. With the PVT, you can test and track your vision for a fraction of the cost and do it at your convenience.
grocer Makes Sure its Digital Platforms Are Fully Accessible to Blind Consumers
Peapod, the Chicago-based ecommerce grocer’s mobile app and website now comply with regulations under the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), adopted into law in 1990 to ensure equal opportunities for all people with disabilities, in an effort to better serve customers with disabilities. The U.S. Department of Justice confirmed on May 11 that the retailer has fulfilled its commitment to making its consumer interfaces accessible to all consumers.
For assistance with the process, Peapod enlisted My Blind Spot, a company that helps organizations integrate inclusive digital design into their culture, processes and technical infrastructures.
University Installs New Wayfinding System for Visually Impaired Students
According to a new report from CBC News, the University of Guelph will be installing a new wayfinding system that will help students who are visually impaired or blind.
How to Set Up Autofill in Safari on Your iPhone
Setting up AutoFill in Safari on your iPhone will save you time and ensures the accuracy of the information you enter into logins and forms online, so let’s get started.
How to Know Which iPhone You Have
The iPhone has been around for about 11 years and has gone through many changes, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy to tell one iPhone from another. There has been 18 different iPhone models that have debuted since 2007.
AT&T and Aira Announce Global Expansion to Canada, Australia and UK
World’s fastest growing assistive technology platform announces global expansion in recognition of Global Accessibility Awareness Day.
Canadian Assistive Devices Program Behind by Almost 20 Years
Marie-Claire Bilyk works in peer support for CNIB in London, Ontario. Bilyk says she’s heard from a number of CNIB clients who want the province to update its assistive devices program. When Marie Claire Bilyk drops an earring and can’t find it, she reaches for her smart phone.
Tap Systems Now Supports Apple’s VoiceOver for Blind and Low-Vision Users
Tap Systems has built a wearable keyboard controller that is accessible using VoiceOver and lets you tap messages on your devices without a physical keyboard. You just put the Tap device on your hand and air type your messages.
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