Dave, Yep, I know about, and use AppleVis. They provide a wondrous firehose of information, especially about apps.
Thanks, -shelly On May 26, 2013, at 2:40 PM, David Andrews <[email protected]> wrote: > I presume you are familiar with the www.applevis.com site -- this is one of > the best sources of the kind of information you are after. > > Dave > > At 02:20 PM 5/26/2013, you wrote: >> Greetings, everyone, >> >> I wanted to let you all know about a project I'm working on. I am writing a >> book about iOS accessibility, called iOS Access for All, Your Comprehensive >> Guide to Accessibility for iPad, iPhone, and iPod Touch. I'm writing about >> all accessibility tools in iOS, including VoiceOver, the low vision tools, >> Sir/voice input, guided access, assistive touch, and features designed for >> hearing impaired users. I've been writing about technology and the Mac for >> more than 25 years, and this will be my 13th book. >> >> iOS Access for All focuses on teaching you how to use iOS, if you're new, >> and how to get the most from it if you're not. There will also be a chapter >> featuring the best third-party apps. I want to include apps that are >> designed to enhance accessibility, as well as great apps in all categories >> that happen to do accessibility right. >> >> And the app chapter is why I'm writing to this group, even before the book >> is published. I have reviewed hundreds of software products over the years, >> but I know that everyone who uses iOS has a different set of favorite apps. >> I'm looking for feedback about the apps you love and why, and which ones you >> think blind folks and other iOS users need to know about. >> >> It's a big topic. I have started discussions of different app categories on >> my site, on Facebook, and on Google Plus. Links are below. Please follow the >> book on your favorite social network, and help me kickstart the conversation >> there. So far, I've posted about games and navigation apps. I plan to roll >> out more discussions during the next few weeks, covering productivity, >> news/information, entertainment, reading, lifestyle, and accessibility apps. >> >> There's a link below to my FAQ about the book, but you can also learn more >> about it from a couple of podcasts where I've been interviewed. I had a >> great talk with JJ from <http://www.blindbargains.com/audio.php?m=8210>Blind >> Bargains and Robert and Allison welcomed me to >> <http://www.dr-carter.com/?p=201>The Tech Doctor podcast. >> >> OK, here are my book links: >> >> iOS Access for All <http://iosaccessbook.com>http://iosaccessbook.com >> >> iOS Access for All: FAQ 2.0: >> <http://www.iosaccessbook.com/ios-access-for-all-faq-2-0/>http://www.iosaccessbook.com/ios-access-for-all-faq-2-0/ >> >> Twitter: <http://twitter.com/iosaccessbook>http://twitter.com/iosaccessbook >> >> Facebook Page: >> <http://www.facebook.com/IosAccessForAll>http://www.facebook.com/IosAccessForAll >> >> Google Plus Community: >> <http://plus.google.com/communities/104191387699677276608>http://plus.google.com/communities/104191387699677276608 >> >> I'm really excited about this book, and hope it will be a useful one-stop >> shop for anyone interested in accessibility on iOS, particularly for new >> users. I welcome any feedback you have, so use the social links above, or >> get in touch via my personal contact info below. >> >> Thanks, >> -shelly >> >> Shelly Brisbin >> Writer, Podcaster, Geek for Hire >> <http://brisbin.net/blog>http://brisbin.net/blog >> Twitter: @shelly ~ Skype: sbrisbin ~ iMessage: >> <mailto:[email protected]>[email protected] > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VIPhone" Google > Group. > To search the VIPhone public archive, visit > http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > [email protected]. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. > --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "VIPhone" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to [email protected]. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VIPhone" Google Group. To search the VIPhone public archive, visit http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/viphone?hl=en. --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "VIPhone" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
