The quest for a high contrasting black mobile phone experience for low vision users – Part 2

As outlined in the article The quest for a high contrasting black mobile phone experience for low vision users Part 1, I outline how I need Bright Text on a Dark Black Background to be able to read anything comfortably and how I've spent hours and hours trying to find the best combination to get… Continue reading The quest for a high contrasting black mobile phone experience for low vision users – Part 2

Getting a dark (or inverted) browsing experience on Android

A quick google search finds that many people are looking for a dark browsing experience, the reasons vary as many different types of people look for a browsing experience with a black background.  For some it's to avoid waking their significant other asleep in the bed with a bright white screen that lights up the… Continue reading Getting a dark (or inverted) browsing experience on Android

Fund Raising For The All Hands On Braille Camp For Kids

I need your help. Help Support Blind Children's Literacy Fund Raising For The "All Hands On Braille Camp" for Kids Ages 8-12 Braille literacy for blind kids is at an all time low and kids in rural Ontario are particularly hit by this epidemic. Kids in rural areas of Ontario have less access to supports… Continue reading Fund Raising For The All Hands On Braille Camp For Kids

The accessible android keyboard you can’t live without

The built in on-screen keyboard does a good job, but if you are like me, there are a few things that you wish you could change. I find that having to go to the “symbols” screen just to type in a number takes too many steps. I wish the stock keyboard made a louder sound… Continue reading The accessible android keyboard you can’t live without

Empire Theatre Kanata 1st Theatre in Ottawa to offer Described Video (DV) Capability For Blind Patrons In All Rooms In The Movie Theatre!

When Empire Theatre took over the 24 Cinema AMC facilities in Kanata, the whole theatre got a huge upgrade. The equipment is brand new and man does it shine. The level of accessibility for people with disabilities of the theatre offerings is truly impressive. I had the opportunity to give this system a run through… Continue reading Empire Theatre Kanata 1st Theatre in Ottawa to offer Described Video (DV) Capability For Blind Patrons In All Rooms In The Movie Theatre!

The quest for a high contrasting black mobile phone experience for low vision users

I am a perfect example of someone who needs a high contrasting color scheme to be able to effectively use an interface. On the PC I use a combination of speech output, magnification and high contrasting colors. If I use a white background with black text I require 12x-14x magnification; however, if I use white… Continue reading The quest for a high contrasting black mobile phone experience for low vision users

Configuring your Samsung Galaxy S3 for Blind Users – Part 1 – Getting rid of the samsung keyboard in favor of the android stock one

Over the next few weeks I will be documenting some of the changes that every blind Samsung Galaxy S3 user should consider doing to improve their experience. These include changing the default input method, installing nova launcher and configuring a number of other settings on the phone. First out of the gate is to get… Continue reading Configuring your Samsung Galaxy S3 for Blind Users – Part 1 – Getting rid of the samsung keyboard in favor of the android stock one

The must have accessible apps for blind android users

Just new to android or looking for a few new apps for your phone? Below, I have put together a list of the 30 apps I use the most or find I miss when I'm on another device. How about you, what are your must have android apps? Please leave your favourite accessible android apps… Continue reading The must have accessible apps for blind android users

Google Now Great for providing access to your surroundings

Google released a new feature called "Google Now" in their latest version of the Android OS called Jelly Bean.     Google Now is a screen that contains "cards" of concise information that Google has guessed you might need, "now".  You simply tap the "Google" icon from your desktop, the search icon or voice search icon and… Continue reading Google Now Great for providing access to your surroundings

Overriding Font & Colors For Incoming & Outgoing Messages In Outlook 2010 For Low Vision Users

  Many people want to have all emails come in using their choice of font, font size, foreground color and background color.  By following these steps you will override the color and font settings with your desired presentation on all incoming and outgoing messages.  This is especially useful for users with low vision who may… Continue reading Overriding Font & Colors For Incoming & Outgoing Messages In Outlook 2010 For Low Vision Users