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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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  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 […]

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_ #ljt1 2 Lake Joe Technology Training -2012 5 days of technology training, exploration & excitement at CNIB's beautiful and accessible Lake Joe facility Trending Words alt, @lordjeff, @mcourcel, up, slide, press, powerpoint, rt, now, use, enter, arrow, right, dropbox, list Event Participants _ RT @mcourcel: RT @mcourcel: A slightly edited tweet list of the […]

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Many of us work in a corporate environment and require access to the mail, calendar and contact information from mobile devices.  In a corporate environment it is not unusual to have security requirements that  limit options for the devices that can be connected to the corporate mail and PIM services.    Most corporate environments have went […]

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In late May, RIM released The Blackberry Screen Reader      As a veteran Blackberry user, I am going to give my initial impressions of RIM's latest foray into accessibility for blind users. I have been involved in the testing, development and evaluation of accessible mobile devices for well over 10 years. I have used some of […]

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The mobile space changes so dramatically on a daily basis.   I had just started to write the 2nd half of my walkthrough for Android Ice Cream Sandwich when Jelly Bean comes on the scene.  Jelly Bean is the name of the latest version of android’s popular mobile phone, tablet & device operating system.  I am […]

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"JUN 1 1 2012 Mr. Jeffrey D. Stark Program Manager Accessibility, Accommodations and Adaptive Computer Technology Program Environment Canada Les Terrasses de la Chaudiere 2nd Floor, Room 226A 10 Wellington Street Gatineau, Quebec K1A0H3 Dear Mr. Stark: I am pleased and proud to inform you that you, along with the other members of the Accessibility, […]

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I travel a fair bit. Sometimes for work, sometimes to participate in a working group or non-profit's event and sometimes for my own entertainment. This is the first of what will hopefully become a regular travel posting. I'm going to use this blog to share with you some tips, suggestions and advice from a veteran […]

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