[4Alabama] App Development

[Jennifer Reeves]

*Journal of Blindness Innovation and Research** Highlight: *

*The Journal of Blindness Innovation and Research* is the first scholarly
journal created by blind people designed to address the real problems of
blindness. This month we are highlighting the article, “Client-Centered
Therapy versus Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy: Applications in
Adjustment-to-Blindness Training" by Justin M. H. Salisbury, MA, NOMC,
NCRTB, NCUEB
<https://www.nfb.org/images/nfb/publications/jbir/jbir21/jbir110108abs.html>
*,* which discusses two types of therapy and how they may apply to
adjusting to blindness.





*App Development Seminar:*

On Monday, March 15, from 12:00 to 6:00 p.m. eastern, the National
Federation of the Blind, in collaboration with Google, is hosting an app
development seminar focused on accessibility. Anyone who develops or is
considering developing apps is encouraged to register for this Zoom event.
There are also limited opportunities to meet directly with Google engineers
to discuss your app and have your accessibility questions answered. The
registration page will be live shortly, check www.nfb.org/cena for updates.





*Accessibility Boutique—Utilizing Smartphone Accessibility Features:*

On Tuesday, March 30, from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. eastern, the National
Federation of the Blind is hosting an accessibility boutique that will be
based on utilizing smartphone accessibility features. We will cover iOS
accessibility features, Android accessibility features, and accessibility
applications on both systems. Take advantage of this free opportunity on
Zoom to learn the latest in smartphone accessibility. Register for the
accessibility
boutique
<https://www.nfb.org/programs-services/center-excellence-nonvisual-access/trainings/accessibility-boutiques/accessibility-boutique-registration>
today!



*Latest Blog Post— “So Much More than the Money: A Scholarship Story”:*

The *Voice of the Nation's Blind Blog* highlights personal experiences and
stories of blind people. In the recent article, Cayte Mendez shares her
scholarship story. Read the blog, "So Much More than the Money: A
Scholarship Story.
<https://www.nfb.org/blog/so-much-more-money-scholarship-story>*”*