Jim Denham, ATACP
Access Technology Specialist
Wisconsin Council of the Blind & Visually Impaired
754 Williamson St.
Madison, WI 53703
Phone: (608) 237-8104
Email: jdenham@wcblind.org
Web: http://wcblind.org
AccessWorld
Website: http://www.afb.org/aw
AccessWorld is a publication of the American Foundation of the Blind which focuses on providing the latest technology information to individuals who are blind or visually impaired. This online magazine includes product reviews, interviews and information about new software releases and features.
AppleVis
Website: www.applevis.com
This is a site devoted to providing information about the accessibility of all Apple products from individuals who are blind or visually impaired. The site contains podcasts, accessibility information on specific apps and user forums where individuals can pose questions. The site also has a complete section for individuals new to using iPhone accessibility features, including Voiceover.
Be My Eyes
Website: http://www.bemyeyes.com
This is a free iPhone app which allows individuals to connect to volunteers who can describe what they are seeing through the iPhone camera. The app also allows individuals to connect with representatives from a number of companies who can answer product specific questions.
Hadley
Website: www.hadley.edu
Hadley offers a wide variety of podcasts and webinars. Some of these cover information about Apple products, such as the basics of using Apple devices. All previous webinars are archived, which is a terrific source of information for individuals who want information about technology.
Living Blindfully
Website: http://www.livingblindfully.com
This is a podcast produced by a man from New Zealand which focuses on many aspects of living life as an individual who is blind or visually impaired. The podcast regularly includes information about technology, including the latest news about Apple products. A new episode, which lasts about two hours, is produced approximately once per week. The podcast is available in a variety of methods, including using the Amazon Alexa Smart speaker.
Vision Forward Tech Connect
Website: https://vision-forward.org/techconnect/
This is a bi-weekly show produced by the technology specialists from Vision Forward. Each episode focuses on a new piece of technology designed for individuals who are blind or visually impaired. The shows airs on both YouTube and Zoom at 11:00 on Thursdays, but archives of past episodes are always available on the website.