Blog: As the World Becomes More Visual, Technology for the Blind Expands

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Blog:  As the World Becomes More Visual, Technology for the Blind Expands
from Big Think, Apr 13 2010

It may butcher the English language at times, replacing simple words with a series of abbreviations, but for better or for worse the internet and mobile technology have reintroduced literary media to the masses. With talk of Apple’s new iPad perhaps saving print publishing, interacting with your line of sight may have never been more important. But even while technology has changed how we interact with what we see, it has also revolutionized the lives of those without sight. For some time, any discussion of the blind has eventually dealt with the vital role of music. With a number of schools encouraging the cultivation of that musical ear and even more academics examining the role of...

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Posted by Ted Mc at 20 Apr 2010, 7:25 PM
Categories: Editorial, Visual Impairment, Blind, Audio - PC, Internet, News, Accessibility, Screen Reader, Technology, Advocacy
Tags: visually impaired News technology Google Internet audio Mobile Phones communication blind accessibility Screen Reader CakeTalking Advocacy
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