[NFB-NM] The May issue of AccessWorld Is Now Available

Sat May 12 03:22:59 UTC 2018

Tonia Trapp, secretary

National Federation of the Blind of New Mexico

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Expanding possibilities for people with vision loss

The May issue of
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This issue features:

*
<https://afb.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=bd3c8fefc9f905f5ccf41c577&id
=443fd28348&e=c806462bb1> AccessWorld Is Listening

*	Vision Tech: Recent Retinal Research, by Bill Holton
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=eb8fdd2ef7&e=c806462bb1> 
In previous Vision Tech articles, we introduced you to the Argus II
artificial retina as well as the more advanced Orion device currently in
preliminary human clinical trials. In this article, we will take a look at
three other methods that could restore sight for those with retinal
conditions.

*	Looking Back: A Quick Review of Where We've Been and How Far and
Fast We've Come, by Bill Holton
<https://afb.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=bd3c8fefc9f905f5ccf41c577&id
=16f6a2cdb7&e=c806462bb1> 
They say the future is coming at us faster than ever, and this is true, even
for accessibility. One of the best ways to gain perspective is to take a
quick look back at some of the technologies that are now utterly out of
date, and just how few years have passed since they were first introduced.

*	Victor Reader Trek: Another Cool Gadget for Your Bag or Pocket, by
Deborah Kendrick
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At $699, the Victor Reader Trek is for most people not a casual purchase. It
is, however, a remarkably powerful and versatile device that could make an
excellent addition to any blind person's collection of valuable tools.

*	ClickList by Kroger Expands Access to Online Grocery Shopping, by
Aaron Preece
<https://afb.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=bd3c8fefc9f905f5ccf41c577&id
=51bc2f30f2&e=c806462bb1> 
Kroger has recently launched a service called ClickList, which allows
customers to shop online and pick up their groceries without ever entering
the store. This article explores the accessibility of the online shopping
site as well as the mobile shopping experience using the Kroger app.

*
<https://afb.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=bd3c8fefc9f905f5ccf41c577&id
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*	Letters to the Editor
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