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Google Apps wins big contract with Feds

Posted on May 4, 2012 by jeb

Given my recent review regarding the lack of accessibility of Google Apps for Education, it came as a bit of a surprise to learn that Google recently beat out Microsoft for a lucrative contract with the United States Department of … Continue reading →

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Research Review – Google Apps for Education and Accessibility

Posted on April 5, 2012 by jeb

Google Apps for Education (GAFE) are a series of free, on-line applications that provide a host of office suite applications along with an e-mail system and web development tools to academic users. The use of the service is free for … Continue reading →

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Just a second, Mr. G.

Posted on October 22, 2011 by jeb

A few weeks ago, I wrote about the announcement from Google that they had markedly improved the accessibility of various free apps they deliver to the public. In a article from the E-Access Bulletin of October, Brian Gaff, an accessibility … Continue reading →

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Google reports accessibility improvements

Posted on September 17, 2011 by jeb

This was reported on the Google Apps Update blog yesterday: We’ve recently made some accessibility enhancements to Google Calendar, Google Docs and Google Sites. Improvements have been made in keyboard shortcuts and support for screen readers among other items. Google … Continue reading →

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Google partners with ACB to survey users

Posted on August 23, 2011 by jeb

This week Google announcing a survey that will help Google better understand computer usage and assistive technology patterns in the blind community. According to their official blog, Google reports that they have worked closely with the American Council of the … Continue reading →

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