Voice of the Nation's Blind Blog

Stream Undo KeyHave you ever accidentally pressed key 4 or key 6 on your Stream and jumped to the previous or next chapter when you did not mean to? Then you had to fast forward or rewind to find your way back to your reading place? Is there a better way?

Tip:  Using Forms on the InternetTurning on Forms Mode

GW Micro released public beta versions of Window-Eyes version 6.1 beginning on January 30, 2006 which was also the general release of Microsoft Windows Vista.  This is the first time in computer history when an MS Windows-based screen reader was available on the same day as a new operating system.  The final release of version 6.1 will follow shortly, but this serie

Most would agree that computers are not inherently user-friendly. Many find using a computer to be painful, while others find daily computer use requires significant effort. These pains and strains of computer use are even more pronounced when the user is dealing with low vision or blindness. 

EasyReader 201 - Playing your bookWhen the material is opened the playback will start automatically as default. If the material contains audio it will play but if it comes without pre-recorded audio, the text will be played by a speech synthesiser.To start and stop playback, use the Start/Stop button or press Spacebar.

TIP #1: Using Microsoft Word with EasyConverterApplying a heading style

Nothing quite takes the place of direct interaction with customers.  I was reminded of this in July, when a group from Pearson Higher Education had the opportunity to attend the NFB’s annual convention.

#FIXWIAThe Workforce Investment Act (WIA) reauthorization, S. 1356, has been reported favorably out of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee and may go to the Senate floor in the fall for a vote.

Just like the last several autumn seasons, this one comes with another new iOS release. And just like other releases, this release brings a lot of new features and functions to supported iDevices.

Open Letter to the Disability Community From: Marc Maurer– parent with a disability, advocate, and president of the National Federation of the Blind  Recognizing that healthy debate is the foundation of the development of good, sound policy, and democracy as well, I offe