[Nfbofsc] Press Release about AFB Apps/Access Note is Free

[Steve & Shannon Cook]

The American Foundation for the Blind Offers New and Expanded Free Apps to
Help People with Vision Loss New York (June 25, 2014)-The American
Foundation for the Blind (AFB) today launched the all-new CareerConnect
App(tm), a tool for professionals, job seekers, parents and youth, and
announced that AccessNote(r), a specialized notetaker for people who are
visually impaired, will soon be available for use on Android devices. Thanks
to generous support from funders, AFB is making AccessNote (formerly $19.99
in the Apple App
Store) available free of charge.
Based on AFB's popular CareerConnect(r) web program, the CareerConnect app
is designed to be used on the go for job search tips, quick lesson ideas,
and career advice. Key features include the CareerConnect Blog tab,
providing current info about navigating the employment process;
transition-related lesson plans grouped by topic; and Our Stories, packed
with informative personal stories from people who are blind or visually
impaired and successfully employed in various fields.
AccessNote, originally released in 2013 for use with iOS devices, is the
first notetaking app developed and designed specifically for users with
vision loss. AccessNote; has been lauded for its user-friendly features such
as easy text navigation, DropBox integration, compatibility with Bluetooth
keyboards and wireless braille displays, and its powerful search function.
"We're always looking for ways to expand access to technology for people who
are blind or visually impaired," said Carl R. Augusto, AFB president and
CEO. "Based on the popularity of the CareerConnect website and the original
version of AccessNote we realized it was crucial to further develop these
programs and offer them for free to a wider audience."
The CareerConnect app is available for download for iOS, and AFB will be
adding new features through the coming year. AccessNote; will be available
for download for iOS and Android.
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About AFB
The American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) is a national nonprofit that
expands possibilities for people with vision loss. AFB's priorities include
broadening access to technology; elevating the quality of information and
tools for the professionals who serve people with vision loss; and promoting
independent and healthy living for people with vision loss by providing them
and their families with relevant and timely resources. Headquartered in New
York, AFB is proud to house the Helen Keller Archives and honor the more
than 40 years that Helen Keller worked tirelessly with AFB.
Contact:
Tina Chapman
AFB Communications
212-502-7614
tchapman at afb.net