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Subject: The latest issue of AccessWorld is now available!

Cutting-edge news and trends concerning information technology and visual impairment.

AccessWorld®

A trusted source of information for the intersection of disability and technology. Published quarterly, view our honest commentary, expert insights, and trending discussions in AccessWorld®: Technology and People Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired.

The Summer 2025, Issue 02 of AccessWorld is now available on our website! Check it out below or:

*	 <https://click.everyaction.com/k/108138939/546997509/161688608?ms=N423FEB2EM1AW&nvep=ew0KICAiVGVuYW50VXJpIjogIm5ncHZhbjovL3Zhbi9FQS9FQTAwMy8xLzcyODI3IiwNCiAgIkRpc3RyaWJ1dGlvblVuaXF1ZUlkIjogIjcwNjU0MDYzLTA0MzctZjAxMS1hNWYxLTYwNDViZGE5ZDk2YiIsDQogICJFbWFpbEFkZHJlc3MiOiAiZmxvemE1OEBiZWxsc291dGgubmV0Ig0KfQ%3D%3D&hmac=HLpSC6chLJcu-W320D1Rb5pOqhICtDzEIa2uj5OyBj0=&emci=e51ce088-ad35-f011-a5f1-6045bda9d96b&emdi=70654063-0437-f011-a5f1-6045bda9d96b&ceid=5278229> View Table of Contents on AFB.org 
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Summer 2025

EDITOR'S PAGE

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BOOK REVIEWS

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This article is a personal reflection on Dr. Joshua Miele’s memoir, detailing its impact on the writer and why it is highly recommended.

PRODUCT REVIEWS AND GUIDES

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In this article, we take a look at an AI-powered shopping and flight-booking website designed for blind and low vision users.

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An evaluation of Envision’s new AI assistant app designed for intuitive, voice-based interaction with the world.

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A review of the Riffusion music generation tool, focusing on interface accessibility and usability.

AccessWorld is a publication of the AFB Talent Lab. Learn more about the Talent Lab and some of our awesome programs happening, and find accessibility resources on digital inclusion!

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