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Nice to see Starbucks working to make their cafes more accessible! https://stories.starbucks.com//starbucks-commitment-to-ac/ (photo: the braille and large print version of the Starbucks menu)

https://www.ted.com//matthew_shifrin_how_i_helped_/details

https://www.lego.com//news/2020/august/lego-braille-bricks/

#AirTag It is a small button-shaped tracking tag just released by Apple allows you to track your possessions using the ‘Find My’ iPhone app. Using ‘Find My’ app... with Voice Over, you can easily confirm that your possessions are with you, or hear their location address from the map. The feature that sets AirTags apart from other item trackers such as Tile is precision finding. This will direct you to your tagged item using sound and haptic feedback. As you approach, the vibrations get stronger, and Voice Over can announce your distance from the item. This is particularly useful for VIP as the iPhone can direct you straight to your bag, keys or any other possessions from across a room. Note that precision finding only works with iPhone 11 and newer models due to the ultra wide band chip. Currently AirTags are only compatible with your personal possessions, but it will be exciting to see their potential for things like indoor way finding for VIP in the future. We are very excited to see what the future holds for this technology. What do you think? Let us know in comments . #Apple #Technology #FutureTechnologies #Accessibility #VisuallyImpaired #VIPWorldServices

https://www.sciencealert.com/blind-and-sighted-people-can-l

Get more from your iPhone or iPad, using Apple's built-in low vision features. Sign up once with Hadley. Free and full access always. https://hadley.edu/w/iphone-ipad-low-vision-features-series

Misconceptions About Blindness! (disability misconceptions tag)

VOLUNTEERS WANTED - NEW BOARD MEMBERS We are looking for a few talented and conscientious volunteer board members to lead and strengthen our programs for Visually Impaired/Blind Youth. If you are willing to contribute your time, thoughtfulness and leadership, and are interested in exploring this opportunity, we would like to hear from you by MAY 1, 2021. ... For those interested in applying for a Board Member seat, please contact Niki by telephone/text @ 587-832-4408 or by e-mail @ [email protected]. Board meetings are held once a month from (September to June).

What is Rubik's Tactile Cube? It's a Rubik's Cube that's been enhanced with embossed shapes! By adding shapes to the colored sides of the cube, the Rubik's Tactile Cube is now playable (and solvable! ) for those with visual impairments or with your eyes closed. The six colored sides are the same Rubik's colors found on a standard 3x3 Rubik's Cube. Each participant in the Alberta Braille Challenge was provided with a Rubik's Tactile Cube to take home provided by ASVI Calgary.

https://fb.watch/22inw-rKFA/

IT’S HERE! After the incredible success in the USA where it was introduced by the American Printing House for the Blind and now being made available internation...ally by HumanWare, there’s a new kind of mantis in town, the Mantis Q40, and it’s revolutionizing the way braille is used in the classroom and workplace. The efficient QWERTY keyboard is paired with a 40-cell refreshable braille display to provide the best of both worlds in one device. Available in English and in select International zones, please, contact your HumanWare representative to get your hands on one! See more

Hi everyone, We're very much looking forward to this Thursday's Young Leaders webinar at 7 p.m. Eastern Time on Accessibility and Accommodations at School and ...Work. Please note, to attend the webinar you have to register via the Zoom Webinar link and a confirmation of your virtual spot with a personalized access link will be emailed to you. Zoom Webinar Link: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_-97W0EMJTn6ghxAKmQJI5A Thank you and hope to connect with you on Thursday! -The FBC Team