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So, a new operating system for Apple’s mobile devices is upon us, and as usual, the accessibility features lag behind the new update. We are recommending that you might want to wait to update your iDevice to iOS 8 if you depend on a smooth running mobile platform for your work or studies (or just […]

Facebook 101 and VoiceOver The Metro PDX chapter of the American Council of the Blind in partnership with Miles Access Skills Training is offering two workshops in how to use your iDevice (iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch) with VoiceOver and Facebook. The first workshop will focus on how the Facebook app is laid out, what […]

Has anyone ever been to one of these? I always want to go, but I haven’t been able to schedule it in yet.  Here is information on the next one. If you go or have been to one, let us know how you liked it.   Don’t miss the Portland Art Museum’s September 18 tour […]

  So, there has always been a bit of tactile pictures for Braille books in the form of raised line drawing or dot printing. But 3D printers can take it to a whole new level. This article has a photo of a relief picture of the “three little bears sitting in chairs” from the classic […]

It was great to come out to the Metro PDX chapter meeting of the American Council of the Blind. Nik presented information about our services and heard some great ideas about what the chapter members would like to see from us. Looking forward to working together on potential upcoming workshops.