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Sticky Keys fix for Windows XP
25 October 07 10:47 AM | danhub | 1 Comments   
I have been informed that in a recent Windows Update for Windows XP there has been an accessibility related fix. Apparently there was a bug with sticky keys where sticky keys did not work when you had locked your computer. (eg. you could not log back Read More...
Vocal Joystick demo
10 October 07 04:05 PM | danhub | 1 Comments   
Check out Vocal Joystick. This is pretty darn cool and comes to us from the folks at University of Washington. Watch the video to see how it works. Read more about the Vocal Joystick. Read More...
New Keyboard for Gamers. Potential for Accessibility Market?
05 October 07 12:58 PM | danhub | 1 Comments   
Belkin has introduced the N52te keyboard for gamers. But is this really a super cool alternative input device in gamers clothing? The features include 15 programmable keys with 3 keymap states, backlit display, programmable 8 way thumb pad, and the ability Read More...
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Why is Twitter inaccessible?
19 March 07 10:56 PM | danhub | 0 Comments   
I was sent an email mail about the registration process for Twitter.by someone who uses a screenreader to use the computer. It turns out Twitter uses a standard visual CAPTCHA during registration. Unfortunately they seem to not offer any other type of Read More...
Assistive Technology Vendors highlighted
19 March 07 04:47 PM | danhub | 0 Comments   
A recent Seattle Times article highlights some of Microsoft's Assistive Technology vendor program members. I think all of these companies are super cool and on the right track technology wise. I think the mobile platform is one area where AT can help Read More...
Coming soon...Smart Hal
18 March 07 09:21 PM | danhub | 0 Comments   
Dave Williams from one of our partner companies, Dolphin Computer Access, has a Blog where he is counting down to the release of Smart Hal. Smart Hal is a screenreader for Windows Mobile based Smartphones. In his most recent post he talks about why Dolphin Read More...
Twittering from CSUN
18 March 07 07:27 PM | danhub | 0 Comments   
Have you seen Twitter ? I just started with it yesterday but can already tell i'm going to be addicted. You can go to my Twitter page and add yourself as a friend if you want updates from CSUN ( Technology & Persons with Disabilities Conference ). Read More...
Meeting at CSUN...
16 March 07 08:40 AM | danhub | 0 Comments   
First, Joanie from the Carroll Center replied to my post about contacts here at Microsoft. It looks like we are on the same page when it comes to the need for more transparency around technology. I would also argue that this need goes for the so called Read More...
Open communication and the shaping of accessible technology
04 February 07 02:02 PM | danhub | 1 Comments   
Peter Korn of Sun and Joanmarie from the Carroll Center for the Blind have recently written about having access to developers (or the lack thereof). They both refer to the following quote... "I cannot tell you how many times I’ve come across an accessibility Read More...
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