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MS Office for the Mac and Accessibility

Posted on January 31, 2011 by jeb

UPDATE: April 15, 2011 – Microsoft has released Service Pack 1 (SP1) for Office for Mac – version 2011. I am happy to report that the new version now has the capacity for users to add alternative text to images. … Continue reading →

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Supporting documentation

Posted on December 13, 2010 by jeb

It’s always good to be in the right place at the right time. I had this feeling today when I read a series of articles from this week’s Chronicle of Higher Education about accessible and universal design in college websites … Continue reading →

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Assistive Technology Apps for iPod and iPad

Posted on October 15, 2010 by jeb

I have recently acquired a new Apple iPad and have begun the “Solitary Play” period associated with receipt of new technology. Being an advanced iPod user, I have found the transition to the larger device to be pretty easy, but … Continue reading →

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Wired

Posted on September 12, 2010 by jeb

Before leaving on a trip out west, I decide a good house cleaning was in order. Since I was leaving the key with a neighbor who agreed to water my plants while I was gone, I didn’t want to be … Continue reading →

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Apple gets good press for accessibility

Posted on August 26, 2010 by jeb

In a recent article in Dan Jellinek’s E-Access Bulletin – “Access To Technology For All” (ISSUE 128, August 2010) Apple received high praise for its commitment to including accessibility features in its new devices. The article notes that at this … Continue reading →

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