Jeffrey's Soapbox
Mobile Devices

If you’re blind and considering smart glasses, you’ve likely heard the promises and some of the buzz around the glasses. I’ve had the opportunity to use these glasses and a number of previous similar tools [e.g. envision glasses, orcam, etc].  After spending a year and a half using both the Ray-Band and more recently switching […]

Continue reading “META RAY-BAND and OAKLEY VANGUARD: A YEAR AND A HALF WITH SMART GLASSES from a blindness perspective” »

I’ve been using Nova Launcher as my daily driver for years, but with the potential downfall of Nova Launcher with the loss of developer and support, I decided to stark exploring alternatives and started by revisiting launchers I knew were good in the past.  I revisited Microsoft Launcher and Lawnchair to see how they stack […]

Continue reading “Exploring Alternatives For Nova Launcher That Are TalkBack Friendly” »

Continue reading “Have your questions answered at the CSUN Assistive Technology Conference” »

Wayfinding and Orientation Information What is wayfinding? Wayfinding and orientation information is used to supplement and support a person’s outdoor and indoor orientation and navigation of a physical space. There are a number of different techniques, including: Signage Navigation guides Digital navigation & Bluetooth Beacon Systems Signage Signage can be used to convey orientation information […]

Continue reading “Overview Of Hi and Low Tech Accessibility Enhancements For Wayfinding and Indoor Navigation” »

Getting a new phone for Xmas is always a great time to reflect on what apps you truly use or need and what apps you can do away with.  So as part of the cleaning of my phone I compiled this list of aps I commonly use or need.  First will be the top 10 […]

Continue reading “Best Apps For Blind Or Low Vision Android Users – 2019 Edition” »

If you have low vision or difficulty seeing screens with a white background and find invert to be innefective, there may be a really good reason to root your android phone. Substratum Theme Engine (root):   Substratum is a system based on Sony's Overlay Manager Service and the Layers project. In Practical terms what this […]

Continue reading “Finally: High Contrast Black On Android (Root Required)” »

Citizens With Disabilities – Ontario www.cwdo.org       “Together We Are Stronger”                          #601-2 Market Street, Toronto, ON M5E 1Y9 807-473-0909 (voice) or cwdo@tbaytel.net     March, 2017   Project Proposal For Random Hacks of Kindness – https://rhok.ca/ Ottawa – March 24-26   RHK matches up organisations that have a social impact, with […]

Continue reading “Project Proposal – Linking People With Disabilities Into Development (draft)” »

Hackathon Project … So here is the question, if we build it… will they come? In Canada, Is there a need for connecting people with disabilities willing to do user testing with people looking for user testing?  It is our thought that people would be more willing to do user testing if offered a small […]

Continue reading “if we build it… will they come?” »

For those who have been unsure about trying out Uber or how well it works.  I want to assure you that it is a fantastic service.  As a blind person, I don’t drive and therefore only have public transit, taxis and the good will of others as transport options.  It is great to have other […]

Continue reading “Travelling as A Blind Uber Rider in Canada” »

Android Accessibility Walk Through Presented By Jeffrey D. Stark Workshop presented At the CCB Halifax Conference on Low Cost Solutions For People Who Are Blind Or Have Low Vision   Vision & Android •Android supports features for Sight,  Sound, Physical & Cognitive Digital Inclusion for people with disabilities.  This session will cover vision related topics […]

Continue reading “Session Notes: Android Accessibility Walk Through” »