On this page the following entries were made in the “March, 2007” time-frame.
Archive for “March, 2007”
Adventures with Belvy – Initial Contact
“Adventures with Belvy” is an idea that began with my post “A piece of Fiction with a link to reality.” I talk about a day in the life of me and my dream robot guide Belvedere, or Belvy for short. I’m not exactly sure where this is going, but if you’re game join me as [...]
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A piece of fiction, with a link to reality.
When I lost my sight, many people asked if I was going to eventually get a guide dog. I usually responded, “No, at least not right now.” The geek in me started thinking of my ultimate guide, a robot. I am not talking about one of those little robot dogs kids play with or one [...]
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The BRAD BLOG : BLIND AND DISABLED VOTER ADVOCATES, GROUPS CALL FOR IMMEDIATE BAN OF DRE VOTING SYSTEMS
The BRAD BLOG : BLIND AND DISABLED VOTER ADVOCATES, GROUPS CALL FOR IMMEDIATE BAN OF DRE VOTING SYSTEMS
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So who else is interested in making technology accessible?
This coalition of advocacy organizations. Check out the very extensive list.
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Good Start To Inclusion
Take a look at this article. In Japan, they are working on a project to include additional functionality into cell phones or other mobile devices. Now even though they have a long way to go it sounds like this approach is not only worthwhile, but it also does something so often overlooked, inclusion. The various [...]
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Do I have a life?
Following my trip to Washington D.C for the ACB Legislative Seminar, I have been thinking about why so many people choose not to be involved in advocating for the blind. I am mostly speaking of blind people who themselves do not believe it is necessary to work for change. In no way do I believe [...]
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What kind of American accent do you have?
Check out the results of my accent test… This was based on my professional voice. I can still bring out the Bronx when necessary. What American accent do you have? Your Result: The Midland “You have a Midland accent” is just another way of saying “you don’t have an accent.” You probably are from the [...]
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Update to BlogDesk Post
The last post was not categorized via BlogDesk. I believe this is done from the blog properties. So here it goes.
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Testing BlogDesk – Another blogging editor
the reason I am trying a new editor is, well, the last Zoundry, is not very accessible. I had to do some things with Jaws simply to get the post to work. It may require scripting or making several JFW configuration settings (including labeling graphics) with sighted assistance, but why should I have to go [...]
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Looking for an offline editor
Testing a offline editor, Zoundry. I just tried using Windows Live Writer, but unfortunately it is not accessible. I will send the Microsoft crew a note about that. I am surprised that there product is not accessible. It is in beta so maybe it’s on the to-do list. Hope so because the software had some [...]
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