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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body bgcolor=white lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black'>Tonia Trapp, secretary<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black'>National Federation of the Blind of New Mexico</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black'>nfbnewmexicosecretary@gmail.com<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black'>www.nfbnm.org<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black'>Live the life you want.</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black'>The National Federation of the Blind is a community of members and friends who believe in the hopes and dreams of the nation’s blind. Every day we work together to help blind people live the lives they want.</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #B5C4DF 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> AFB AccessWorld [mailto:accessworld=afb.net@mail236.suw16.rsgsv.net] <b>On Behalf Of </b>AFB AccessWorld<br><b>Sent:</b> Monday, February 12, 2018 11:37 AM<br><b>Subject:</b> The February issue of AccessWorld Is Now Available<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%'><tr><td width=10 rowspan=3 style='width:7.5pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><br> <o:p></o:p></p></td><td style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p></td><td style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p></td><td width="90%" style='width:90.0%;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p></td></tr><tr><td style='padding:0in 3.75pt 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:33.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#000065'>AFB<o:p></o:p></span></b></p></td><td style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#000065'><a href="https://afb.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=bd3c8fefc9f905f5ccf41c577&id=c86bf63ec4&e=c806462bb1" title="link to American Foundation for the Blind home page"><span style='color:#000065;text-decoration:none'>American Foundation<br>for the Blind</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p></td><td style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;vertical-align:430%'><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellpadding=0><tr><td style='padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt'><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:4.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#000065'>TM <o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr><tr><td style='padding:.75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt'><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p></td></tr></table></td><td style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p></td></tr><tr><td colspan=3 valign=top style='border:none;border-top:solid #BE8A02 1.5pt;padding:2.25pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#000065'>Expanding possibilities for people with vision loss<o:p></o:p></span></p></td><td style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p></td></tr></table><p><strong><span lang=EN style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>The February issue of <a href="https://afb.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=bd3c8fefc9f905f5ccf41c577&id=78a56969d7&e=c806462bb1"><em><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>AccessWorld</span></em></a> is now available on our website.</span></strong><span lang=EN style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span lang=EN style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>This issue features: <o:p></o:p></span></p><ul type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span lang=EN style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><a href="https://afb.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=bd3c8fefc9f905f5ccf41c577&id=18c2a614c2&e=c806462bb1"><em><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>AccessWorld</span></em> Recognizes February as Low Vision Awareness Month and Encourages Seniors to Adopt Technology</a><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span lang=EN style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><ul type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span lang=EN style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><a href="https://afb.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=bd3c8fefc9f905f5ccf41c577&id=ca5b84e856&e=c806462bb1">Smartphone Apps for People New to Vision Loss, by Bill Holton</a><br>This article will take you on an app tour that highlights what we consider the most essential apps for visually impaired smartphone users, including seniors. Unless noted otherwise the apps included here are available for iOS and Android, and many have been reviewed in previous <em><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>AccessWorld</span></em> issues.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span lang=EN style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><ul type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span lang=EN style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><a href="https://afb.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=bd3c8fefc9f905f5ccf41c577&id=3abba96574&e=c806462bb1">ATIA at a Glance: What We Saw at the 2018 Assistive Technology Industry Association Conference, by J.J. Meddaugh</a> <br>At the Assistive Technology Industry Association (ATIA) annual conference, I took some time to walk the floor of the exhibit hall, which included several interesting new finds and updates to existing technologies. From smart glasses to smartphones, perhaps there's a product here for you.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span lang=EN style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><ul type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span lang=EN style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><a href="https://afb.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=bd3c8fefc9f905f5ccf41c577&id=9ae1817a4a&e=c806462bb1">Amazon Echo: Toy or Tool?, by Jamie Pauls </a><br>In this article, I will be exploring Amazon's Echo which has no screen and is operated almost entirely by voice. The Echo connects via the Internet to Alexa, Amazon's voice-activated digital assistant and can perform a wide array of actions.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span lang=EN style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><ul type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span lang=EN style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><a href="https://afb.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=bd3c8fefc9f905f5ccf41c577&id=48435eab83&e=c806462bb1">Project Ray: It's a Feature Phone--No, It's a Smartphone!, by Bill Holton </a><br>In this article, I will explore a software solution called RAY Vision combined with optional hardware. Together these form a device that is a feature phone and a smartphone you can switch between as your needs and ability change.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span lang=EN style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><ul type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span lang=EN style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><a href="https://afb.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=bd3c8fefc9f905f5ccf41c577&id=7d7d2aa9ec&e=c806462bb1">The iPhone X for People with Visual Impairments: Face ID, New Gestures, and Useful Commands, by Janet Ingber </a><br>I am very happy with the iPhone X. The initial period of frustration went away quickly and I find Face ID more reliable than Touch ID. I upgraded from an iPhone 6 to the X and am very pleased with the new and improved features and ease of use.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span lang=EN style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><ul type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span lang=EN style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><a href="https://afb.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=bd3c8fefc9f905f5ccf41c577&id=47baebfb67&e=c806462bb1">Keeping It Portable: Comparing Braille Displays on iOS Devices, Part IV, by Scott Davert </a><br>In the previous installments of this series, I reviewed six different braille displays for their usability on iOS. This article will wrap up the series and provide direct comparisons of each display covered.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span lang=EN style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><ul type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span lang=EN style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><a href="https://afb.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=bd3c8fefc9f905f5ccf41c577&id=c0c21adbb1&e=c806462bb1">An Exploration and Review of the Blaze ET Multi-Player from HIMS, by Aaron Preece </a><br>In this article, I will be exploring the various features of the Blaze ET book and media player from HIMS. I'll evaluate its capability regarding online content, ease of use, and OCR capabilities.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span lang=EN style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><ul type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span lang=EN style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><a href="https://afb.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=bd3c8fefc9f905f5ccf41c577&id=2f89725ae2&e=c806462bb1">Raise Your Pulse While Waking Up in The Morning With The TCL Pulse, by Scott Davert </a><br>After having the TCL Pulse for two years, I've found it to be the most reliable and cost-effective solution for waking up as a person who is deaf-blind. Since I've been using the TCL Pulse, it has failed to wake me twice while serving its purpose very successfully over 200 times.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span lang=EN style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><ul type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span lang=EN style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><a href="https://afb.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=bd3c8fefc9f905f5ccf41c577&id=c5943c4c90&e=c806462bb1"><em><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>AccessWorld</span></em> News</a><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span lang=EN style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><ul type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span lang=EN style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><a href="https://afb.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=bd3c8fefc9f905f5ccf41c577&id=c6124ed876&e=c806462bb1">Letters to the Editor</a><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span lang=EN style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><br><br> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><em><span lang=EN style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>AccessWorld</span></em><span lang=EN style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>® is the American Foundation for the Blind's technology magazine. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span lang=EN style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>Be sure to sign up on the <em><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>AccessWorld</span></em> home page to receive <em><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>AccessWorld</span></em> Alerts, an e-mail announcement letting you know when new issues of <em><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>AccessWorld</span></em> are posted.<o:p></o:p></span></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p><strong><span lang=EN style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'>Unsubscribe Instructions</span></strong><span lang=EN style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p><span lang=EN style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'>You are receiving this message because you are an <em><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"'>AccessWorld</span></em> reader. 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