[SC-CSTD] FW: The latest issue of AccessWorld is now available!
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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 Winter 2025, Issue 04 of AccessWorld is now available on our website! Check it out below or:
* <https://click.everyaction.com/k/119959914/584792037/-712858985?ms=N423FEB2EM1AW&nvep=ew0KICAiVGVuYW50VXJpIjogIm5ncHZhbjovL3Zhbi9FQS9FQTAwMy8xLzcyODI3IiwNCiAgIkRpc3RyaWJ1dGlvblVuaXF1ZUlkIjogImM4OGRjNGQyLTE3Y2EtZjAxMS04MTk2LTYwNDViZGZlOGU5YyIsDQogICJFbWFpbEFkZHJlc3MiOiAiZmxvemE1OEBiZWxsc291dGgubmV0Ig0KfQ%3D%3D&hmac=hi2vRjOVasXoabpeLfRsVb8qVcwqsMqgrhkOKX5778U=&emci=4e0ff8fc-15c7-f011-8196-6045bdfe8e9c&emdi=c88dc4d2-17ca-f011-8196-6045bdfe8e9c&ceid=5278229> View Table of Contents on AFB.org
* <https://click.everyaction.com/k/119959934/584792049/-1198954014?ms=N423FEB2EM1AW&nvep=ew0KICAiVGVuYW50VXJpIjogIm5ncHZhbjovL3Zhbi9FQS9FQTAwMy8xLzcyODI3IiwNCiAgIkRpc3RyaWJ1dGlvblVuaXF1ZUlkIjogImM4OGRjNGQyLTE3Y2EtZjAxMS04MTk2LTYwNDViZGZlOGU5YyIsDQogICJFbWFpbEFkZHJlc3MiOiAiZmxvemE1OEBiZWxsc291dGgubmV0Ig0KfQ%3D%3D&hmac=hi2vRjOVasXoabpeLfRsVb8qVcwqsMqgrhkOKX5778U=&emci=4e0ff8fc-15c7-f011-8196-6045bdfe8e9c&emdi=c88dc4d2-17ca-f011-8196-6045bdfe8e9c&ceid=5278229> Go to AccessWorld Home
Winter 2025
EDITOR'S PAGE
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In this article, AARP explains how their AgeTech Collaborative brings companies together to create technology that supports healthy aging and accessibility. It includes examples of vision-related innovations now in development.
ACCESSIBLE GAMING
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<https://click.everyaction.com/k/119959971/584792122/329407157?ms=N423FEB2EM1AW&nvep=ew0KICAiVGVuYW50VXJpIjogIm5ncHZhbjovL3Zhbi9FQS9FQTAwMy8xLzcyODI3IiwNCiAgIkRpc3RyaWJ1dGlvblVuaXF1ZUlkIjogImM4OGRjNGQyLTE3Y2EtZjAxMS04MTk2LTYwNDViZGZlOGU5YyIsDQogICJFbWFpbEFkZHJlc3MiOiAiZmxvemE1OEBiZWxsc291dGgubmV0Ig0KfQ%3D%3D&hmac=hi2vRjOVasXoabpeLfRsVb8qVcwqsMqgrhkOKX5778U=&emci=4e0ff8fc-15c7-f011-8196-6045bdfe8e9c&emdi=c88dc4d2-17ca-f011-8196-6045bdfe8e9c&ceid=5278229> New Horizons: Simulating 3D Environments in Accessible Gaming - Aaron Preece
It is possible to simulate an immersive 3D environment while using 2D mechanics. To show how this works in practice, this article examines the accessible sci-fi game New Horizons, which appears as a top-down 2D title but delivers a first-person 3D experience through rich, detailed audio.
PRODUCT REVIEWS
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<https://click.everyaction.com/k/119959981/584792137/-1067900594?ms=N423FEB2EM1AW&nvep=ew0KICAiVGVuYW50VXJpIjogIm5ncHZhbjovL3Zhbi9FQS9FQTAwMy8xLzcyODI3IiwNCiAgIkRpc3RyaWJ1dGlvblVuaXF1ZUlkIjogImM4OGRjNGQyLTE3Y2EtZjAxMS04MTk2LTYwNDViZGZlOGU5YyIsDQogICJFbWFpbEFkZHJlc3MiOiAiZmxvemE1OEBiZWxsc291dGgubmV0Ig0KfQ%3D%3D&hmac=hi2vRjOVasXoabpeLfRsVb8qVcwqsMqgrhkOKX5778U=&emci=4e0ff8fc-15c7-f011-8196-6045bdfe8e9c&emdi=c88dc4d2-17ca-f011-8196-6045bdfe8e9c&ceid=5278229> The AccessWorld 2025 Accessible Shopping Guide: Harry & David, Hickory Farms, Nuts.com, and See’s Candies - Janet Ingber
In this piece, we review the accessibility and shopping experience of four major food-gift retailers: Harry & David, Hickory Farms, Nuts.com, and See’s Candies. We cover website navigation, checkout usability, and the level of live assistance each company offers.
<https://click.everyaction.com/k/119959990/584792152/2056838043?ms=N423FEB2EM1AW&nvep=ew0KICAiVGVuYW50VXJpIjogIm5ncHZhbjovL3Zhbi9FQS9FQTAwMy8xLzcyODI3IiwNCiAgIkRpc3RyaWJ1dGlvblVuaXF1ZUlkIjogImM4OGRjNGQyLTE3Y2EtZjAxMS04MTk2LTYwNDViZGZlOGU5YyIsDQogICJFbWFpbEFkZHJlc3MiOiAiZmxvemE1OEBiZWxsc291dGgubmV0Ig0KfQ%3D%3D&hmac=hi2vRjOVasXoabpeLfRsVb8qVcwqsMqgrhkOKX5778U=&emci=4e0ff8fc-15c7-f011-8196-6045bdfe8e9c&emdi=c88dc4d2-17ca-f011-8196-6045bdfe8e9c&ceid=5278229> A Guide to Viewpoint, an AI Recognition Tool for Blind and Low-Vision Windows Users - Aaron Preece
Viewpoint is a free Windows utility that provides access to Google's Gemini AI for recognition and digital navigation tasks. This article explains how to install and use the program and offers tips to help users get the most from its features.
<https://click.everyaction.com/k/119959996/584792166/879816042?ms=N423FEB2EM1AW&nvep=ew0KICAiVGVuYW50VXJpIjogIm5ncHZhbjovL3Zhbi9FQS9FQTAwMy8xLzcyODI3IiwNCiAgIkRpc3RyaWJ1dGlvblVuaXF1ZUlkIjogImM4OGRjNGQyLTE3Y2EtZjAxMS04MTk2LTYwNDViZGZlOGU5YyIsDQogICJFbWFpbEFkZHJlc3MiOiAiZmxvemE1OEBiZWxsc291dGgubmV0Ig0KfQ%3D%3D&hmac=hi2vRjOVasXoabpeLfRsVb8qVcwqsMqgrhkOKX5778U=&emci=4e0ff8fc-15c7-f011-8196-6045bdfe8e9c&emdi=c88dc4d2-17ca-f011-8196-6045bdfe8e9c&ceid=5278229> AccessWorld Survey of Appliance Accessibility in 2025 for People who are Blind or Have Low Vision - Aaron Preece
In this article, I detail the features now appearing in major home appliances for people who are blind or have low vision, from app-based control to tactile add-ons and early on-device screen readers. I also describe how I used AI-assisted searches to gather this information and outline practical steps for confirming accuracy when researching using AI.
INCLUSIVE TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH
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<https://click.everyaction.com/k/119960001/584792172/-1815579419?ms=N423FEB2EM1AW&nvep=ew0KICAiVGVuYW50VXJpIjogIm5ncHZhbjovL3Zhbi9FQS9FQTAwMy8xLzcyODI3IiwNCiAgIkRpc3RyaWJ1dGlvblVuaXF1ZUlkIjogImM4OGRjNGQyLTE3Y2EtZjAxMS04MTk2LTYwNDViZGZlOGU5YyIsDQogICJFbWFpbEFkZHJlc3MiOiAiZmxvemE1OEBiZWxsc291dGgubmV0Ig0KfQ%3D%3D&hmac=hi2vRjOVasXoabpeLfRsVb8qVcwqsMqgrhkOKX5778U=&emci=4e0ff8fc-15c7-f011-8196-6045bdfe8e9c&emdi=c88dc4d2-17ca-f011-8196-6045bdfe8e9c&ceid=5278229> Change in Assistive Technology Use at Work Between 2021 to 2024 - Michele McDonnall
This article summarizes how assistive technology use among blind and low-vision workers changed from 2021 through 2024 in a long-running national survey. It highlights which technologies increased or declined in use and examines the growing role of built-in accessibility features, smartphone-based tools, and wearable devices.
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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