The Winnipeg Fringe Theatre Festival is making efforts to be more accessible this year .
A spokesperson for the annual festival says organizers and staff want performers and audience members alike to be able to access as much of the content as possible.
Low vision
How to Use the Blue Light Filter on Your Phone
HOW TO USE NIGHT SHIFT ON YOUR IPHONE
Released in iOS 9.3, the Night Shift feature in iOS allows you to filter out blue light and adjust the warmth of the colors in your display. To turn it on go to:
How to Manually Enable Dark Mode in Android P
Beta 3 / Developer Preview 4 for Android P is officially here and there is one highlight feature worth mentioning for those with low vision, a manual dark mode.
University Helps Blind and Low Vision Students Interested in STEM
12 students with visual impairments from all across Arizona, will complete an adapted version of the University of Arizona’s Sky School, a K-12 science education program held at the university’s Mount Lemmon SkyCenter for a weeklong education program designed to engage them in science, technology, engineering and math.
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.
Here’s How to Make the iPhone Font Bigger
iPhone screens are much larger than they used to be, which means there’s more room to expand the default system font size making it more accessible for people with low vision.
How to Rearrange All of Your iPhone Apps at Once for Low Vision Users
If you want to rearrange a lot of apps at once, it can take a while — unless you know this new trick that Apple included in the most recent version of iOS software, iOS 11. It lets you move multiple apps at once. Here’s how you do it:
Pinterest Releases Accessibility Features for Blind and Visually Impaired Users
Pinterest is finally making accessibility a priority to people who are blind or have low vision. On Wednesday, it announced steps to ensure that the blind and visually impaired are not left out.
How to Adjust Text Size and Enable Bold Text on iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch
On iPhone or iPad:
Launch Settings > Display & Brightness. From there you can tap on the Text Size menu option, and then slide the slider at the bottom to your desired text size.
NuEyes and Genesis Collaborate to Provide Low-Vision Patients with Training and Therapy
NuEyes, maker of smartglass technology for individuals with low vision, and Genesis Rehab Services (GRS), a leading provider of physical, occupational, speech and respiratory therapy, announced a partnership to deliver best-in-class training for those clients needing skilled therapy services and clinical support for individuals purchasing NuEyes glasses.
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