[Trainer-talk] Press Release about AFB Apps/Access Note is Free

[David Goldfield]

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™, a tool for professionals, 
job seekers, parents and youth, and announced that AccessNote®, 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® 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

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