[Nfbk] February 2012 AccessWorld is now available!

[Joey Couch]

AFB	 American Foundation
for the Blind <http://www.afb.org>  	TM  	
    	
	
Expanding possibilities for people with vision loss	 	

The February issue of AccessWorld <http://www.afb.org/accessworld>  is
now available on our website.
This issue features:


*	Editor's Page
<http://www.afb.org/afbpress/pub.asp?DocID=aw130201>  —AccessWorld App
Version 1.8 Is Now Available!
*	Product Evaluation: A Review of the IBIS HD Video Magnifier
(CCTV) by Tagarno, by John Rempel
<http://www.afb.org/afbpress/pub.asp?DocID=aw130202>  —Though the high
definition capability of the IBIS does not result in an improved reading
experience for those who require a high level of magnification, if you
use lower magnification and perform tasks that require a higher level of
detail and clarity, the IBIS HD may be worth considering.

*	Product Evaluation: The Readit Scholar by VisionAid
International, by Morgan Blubaugh
<http://www.afb.org/afbpress/pub.asp?DocID=aw130203>  —If you require an
easily portable document scanner and distance viewer that works
seamlessly with your laptop, the Readit Scholar might be just what
you’re looking for.

*	Diabetes and Visual Impairment: An Update on Accessible Blood
Glucose Meters, by Darren Burton, John Lilly, Matthew Enigk, and Ricky
Kirkendall <http://www.afb.org/afbpress/pub.asp?DocID=aw130204>  —Things
have certainly improved with blood glucose meter accessibility since we
began tracking it in our AFB Tech labs nearly ten years ago. Today, we
have four highly portable meters with comprehensive speech output from
which to choose, and all of them have improved visual displays.

*	From the AFB Policy Center: Using Legislation and Advocacy to
Respond to a Changing Technology Environment, by Paul W. Schroeder
<http://www.afb.org/afbpress/pub.asp?DocID=aw130205> —Strong and
decisive consumer action will, hopefully, convince the technology
industry to implement, improve, and maintain accessibility across their
products and services.
*	Access to Museums and Parks for Patrons who are Blind or
Visually Impaired, by Joe Strechay and Tara Annis
<http://www.afb.org/afbpress/pub.asp?DocID=aw130206>  —While much work
has been done to improve accessibility in cultural institutions, there
is still more to do to ensure people with vision loss can participate
equally.
*	From Canada With Love: Debbie Gleeson Changes Lives in Rwanda,
by Deborah Kendrick <http://www.afb.org/afbpress/pub.asp?DocID=aw130207>
—In addition to providing software training and sewing lessons,
distributing white canes, providing one blind couple with assistive
technology, constructing homes or schools and sponsoring children to
attend elementary school, Gleeson carries information and plenty of hope
to people who are hungry for more than just food.
*	Letters to the Editor
<http://www.afb.org/afbpress/pub.asp?DocID=aw130208>  —Manufacturer
Comments on AccessWorld Product Evaluation
*	AccessWorld News
<http://www.afb.org/afbpress/pub.asp?DocID=aw130209>

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