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infrastructure | AbidjanTV.net 1ÈRE TÉLÉ EN LIGNE SUR LA CÔTE D'IVOIRE, L'AFRIQUE ET LE MONDE Wed, 14 May 2025 17:31:15 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Ouverture de l’échangeur de Faya à la circulation depuis ce matin /infrastructure/ouverture-de-lechangeur-de-faya-a-la-circulation-depuis-ce-matin/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ouverture-de-lechangeur-de-faya-a-la-circulation-depuis-ce-matin Wed, 14 May 2025 17:29:37 +0000 /?p=303159 L’échangeur reliant la Riviera-Faya (Cocody) à Bingerville est désormais opérationnel, mettant fin à plusieurs mois de travaux. Ce constat a été fait par l’équipe d’AbidjanTV.net qui s’est rendue sur les lieux, mercredi 14 mai 2025. De nombreux véhicules ont emprunté cet échangeur avec un enthousiasme manifeste. Un usager résidant à Bingerville et que nous avons […] The post Ouverture de l’échangeur de Faya à la circulation depuis ce matin first appeared on AbidjanTV.net.]]> Côte d’Ivoire : Un site de 6 300 hectares destiné à un port sec à Odienné /infrastructure/cote-divoire-un-site-de-6-300-hectares-destine-a-un-port-sec-a-odienne/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cote-divoire-un-site-de-6-300-hectares-destine-a-un-port-sec-a-odienne Sun, 27 Apr 2025 13:24:56 +0000 /?p=300918 Le District autonome du Denguélé a présenté, le samedi 26 avril 2025, un site de 6 300 hectares destiné à accueillir un ambitieux projet de développement logistique, dont un port sec à Odienné. Cette visite s’est déroulée dans le cadre du Forum d’affaires “Invest In Denguélé”, organisé lors du Djeguéya Festival (25-27 avril 2025), en […] The post Côte d’Ivoire : Un site de 6 300 hectares destiné à un port sec à Odienné first appeared on AbidjanTV.net.]]> Gabon : lancement des travaux de l’aéroport international d’Andem /infrastructure/gabon-lancement-des-travaux-de-laeroport-international-dandem/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=gabon-lancement-des-travaux-de-laeroport-international-dandem Wed, 02 Apr 2025 11:42:35 +0000 /?p=296829 Après plus de dix ans d’attente, le Gabon franchit une étape cruciale avec le lancement des travaux de l’aéroport international d’Andem. Situé à 60 kilomètres de Libreville, ce projet ambitieux vise à désengorger la capitale et à moderniser le transport aérien national. Cette infrastructure stratégique devrait stimuler l’économie du pays et renforcer les échanges régionaux. […] The post Gabon : lancement des travaux de l’aéroport international d’Andem first appeared on AbidjanTV.net.]]> Le Mali attire un investisseur russe /infrastructure/le-mali-attire-un-investisseur-russe/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=le-mali-attire-un-investisseur-russe Sat, 29 Mar 2025 10:15:58 +0000 /?p=295927 L’entreprise agricole russe DIMAS a annoncé son intention d’ouvrir une usine de production de pâtes au Mali, une initiative qui vise à répondre à la forte demande locale pour ce produit de base. Cette annonce a été faite par le directeur général de l’entreprise, Ahmad Hammash, lors de la conférence économique « Questions actuelles de […] The post Le Mali attire un investisseur russe first appeared on AbidjanTV.net.]]> Le quotidien des Syriens marqué par des pénuries d’électricité /infrastructure/le-quotidien-des-syriens-marque-par-des-penuries-delectricite/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=le-quotidien-des-syriens-marque-par-des-penuries-delectricite Fri, 28 Mar 2025 14:50:57 +0000 /?p=295817 Plusieurs mois après qu’une insurrection éclair a mis fin à plus d’un demi-siècle de règne de la dynastie Assad en Syrie, le nouveau gouvernement intérimaire islamiste du pays s’efforce de réparer ses infrastructures endommagées après un conflit de 14 ans qui a décimé une grande partie du pays. Malgré ces efforts, de graves pénuries d’électricité […] The post Le quotidien des Syriens marqué par des pénuries d’électricité first appeared on AbidjanTV.net.]]>


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tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36657099Fri, 01 Nov 2024 11:03:58 +0000arthur kingsketchbookarthur s kingDVCcartooncartooningdrawingwatercolor165-166arthur scott kingBirddiablo Valley CollegeDay of The DeadMonster drawacrylicarthur scott kingHalloweenOakland zooTrumpanimalsanimationballpoint penbirdscaricaturedoodlenaturepaintingportraitartartdmbird on headbirdboyblue birdcartoonindaydrawlloween2017eggmanforrestgreenmanhappyhillaryhousinglandscapemeek housemicemonoprintnightskullsA Big Sprout The Miscellaneous Drawing, Animation, Cartooning, of Arthur Scott King.noreply@blogger.com (Arthur Scott King)Blogger64125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36657099.post-8977729385714480202Wed, 04 Oct 2017 17:34:00 +00002017-10-04T22:49:07.432-07:00165-166arthur s kingcartooningdiablo Valley Collegedrawingdrawlloween2017DVCHalloweenDrawlloween 2017<div style="text-align: left;"> <span style="font-family: &quot;verdana&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: x-large;"><b>It's Drawlloween time,&nbsp;</b></span></div> <div style="text-align: left;"> <span style="font-family: &quot;verdana&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: x-large;"><b>31 day's of monsters</b></span></div> <div style="text-align: left;"> <span style="font-family: &quot;verdana&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: x-large;"><b><a href="; imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="400" src="; width="400" /></a></b></span></div> <span style="font-family: &quot;verdana&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-family: &quot;verdana&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: x-large;"><b>Day 1, Return from the dead</b></span><br /> <span style="font-family: &quot;verdana&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: x-large;"><a href="; imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="640" src="; width="504" /></a></span><br /> <span style="font-family: &quot;verdana&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: &quot;verdana&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: x-large;"><b>Day, Summon Day</b></span><br /> <span style="font-family: &quot;verdana&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: x-large;"><a href="; imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="640" src="; width="494" /></a></span><br /> <span style="font-family: &quot;verdana&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: &quot;verdana&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: x-large;"><b>Day, 3 Tombsday</b></span><br /> <span style="font-family: &quot;verdana&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: x-large;"><a href="; imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="640" src="; width="394" /></a></span><br /> <span style="font-family: &quot;verdana&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: &quot;verdana&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: x-large;"><b>Day 4, Pumpkin wicked this way comes</b></span><br /> <span style="font-family: &quot;verdana&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: x-large;"><a href="; imageanchor="1"><img border="0" src="; /></a></span><br /> <span style="font-family: &quot;verdana&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: &quot;verdana&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: x-large;"><b>Day 5, Full Moon Follies</b></span><br /> <span style="font-family: &quot;verdana&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: x-large;"><b><a href="; imageanchor="1"><img border="0" src="; /></a></b></span> <span style="font-family: &quot;verdana&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span> <span style="font-family: &quot;verdana&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span> <br /> <br />2017/10/drawlloween-2017.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Arthur Scott King)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36657099.post-5030474168660135309Thu, 27 Jul 2017 04:25:00 +00002017-07-26T21:25:28.081-07:00Rondo<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <iframe width="320" height="266" class="YOUTUBE-iframe-video" data-thumbnail-src="; src="; frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></div> <br />2017/07/rondo.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Arthur Scott King)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36657099.post-667221227224548415Thu, 27 Jul 2017 04:24:00 +00002017-07-26T21:24:06.137-07:00Space Cat<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <iframe width="320" height="266" class="YOUTUBE-iframe-video" data-thumbnail-src="; src="; frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></div> <br />2017/07/space-cat.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Arthur Scott King)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36657099.post-8470020151835406917Mon, 20 Feb 2017 20:33:00 +00002017-02-20T12:35:05.545-08:00arthur kingballpoint pencaricaturecartooningdiablo Valley CollegeDVCMonster drawsketchbookwatercolorMonster Draw at Diablo Valley College<br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: &quot;verdana&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><a href="; <div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: &quot;verdana&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: &quot;verdana&quot; , &quot;geneva&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: 28px;"><b>COMING SOON!</b></span><br /> <span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: &quot;verdana&quot; , &quot;geneva&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: 28px;">Monster Draw: The goal for the event is to create and share drawing ideas and see some great movies with others. At different times the movie will pause and the drawing begins, the times for the drawing will range from 4 to 6 minutes. Bring your sketchbooks, pencils and pens. Admission is free.</span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: &quot;verdana&quot; , &quot;geneva&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: 28px;"><br /></span></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="; imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="; /></a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: &quot;verdana&quot; , &quot;geneva&quot; , sans-serif; font-size: 28px;"><br /></span></div> 2017/02/monster-draw-at-diablo-valley-college.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Arthur Scott King)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36657099.post-4439501915952167730Wed, 05 Oct 2016 20:59:00 +00002016-10-05T13:59:42.004-07:002016 Halloween fun with Drawlloween<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="; imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="; width="428" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <a href="; imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="; width="400" /></a><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="; imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="; width="427" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="; imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="; width="403" /></a></div> <br /> <br />2016/10/2016-halloween-fun-with-drawlloween.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Arthur Scott King)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36657099.post-6709701184835858126Sun, 27 Mar 2016 17:01:00 +00002016-03-27T10:01:36.236-07:00Happy Easter<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="; imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src=";></a></div>2016/03/happy-easter.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Arthur Scott King)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36657099.post-4710897671150561051Wed, 17 Feb 2016 22:31:00 +00002016-02-17T14:31:24.429-08:00arthur s kingarthur scott kingballpoint pencartooncartooningdoodledrawingportraitsketchbookPine Valley Elementary 6th Grade<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">My 6th grade class in Ballpoint Pen.</span><br /> <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">(Lots of stripes, and&nbsp;fluffy&nbsp;hair)</span><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="; imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="; width="368" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="; imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="; width="392" /></a><a href="; imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="; width="387" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="; imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="; width="400" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;"><b>&nbsp;Follow the link to see the rest...</b></span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><a href=" style="font-size: large;">; 2016/02/pine-valley-elementary-6th-grade.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Arthur Scott King)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36657099.post-6349026507030556487Wed, 17 Feb 2016 17:12:00 +00002016-02-17T09:12:38.924-08:00arthur kingarthur scott kingcaricaturecartooningdrawinghillaryTrumpTrump and Hillary<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="; imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="267" src="; width="400" /></a></div> <br />2016/02/trump-and-hillary.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Arthur Scott King)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36657099.post-7531584174489739160Wed, 17 Feb 2016 17:05:00 +00002016-02-17T09:05:49.831-08:00arthur s kingarthur scott kingcartoonTrumpBeware of the Trump...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="; imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="; width="290" /></a></div> <br />2016/02/beware-of-trump.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Arthur Scott King)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36657099.post-7174973510072869894Mon, 09 Nov 2015 19:56:00 +00002015-11-09T11:58:15.706-08:00165-166arthur scott kingarthur kingarthur s kingdiablo Valley CollegeDVCMonster drawA new batch of Drawings from this last October<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="; imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="; width="247" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="; imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="; width="247" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="; imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="; width="254" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="; imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="; width="243" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="; imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="; width="247" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="; imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="; width="247" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="; imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="; width="243" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="; imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="; width="250" /></a></div> <br />2015/11/a-new-batch-of-drawings-from-this-last.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Arthur Scott King)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36657099.post-947232656625974622Thu, 13 Aug 2015 00:10:00 +00002015-08-12T17:10:00.989-07:00Feeling Political... The race for president has begun.<br /> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="; imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="; width="181" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="; imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="262" src="; width="400" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="; imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="; width="400" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="; imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="260" src="; width="400" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="; imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="252" src="; width="400" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="; imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="; width="400" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="; imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="267" src="; width="400" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="; imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="256" src="; width="400" /></a></div> <span id="goog_375303886"></span><span id="goog_375303887"></span><br />2015/08/feeling-political-race-for-president.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Arthur Scott King)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36657099.post-2416566215865089736Tue, 09 Dec 2014 07:15:00 +00002014-12-08T23:21:45.188-08:00arthur kingdiablo Valley CollegedrawingDVCThis Spring<div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">You can now sign up for the Spring Semester at Diablo Valley College&nbsp;</span></span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><a href="; <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="; imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="; height="640" width="409" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> 2014/12/this-spring.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Arthur Scott King)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36657099.post-4286287639761559569Mon, 24 Nov 2014 06:30:00 +00002014-11-23T22:30:49.783-08:00Busy, Busy, Busy...<div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">Wow what a great semester!</span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">&nbsp;31 day Monster Draw Challenge with my students ... Every day I would post a drawing challenge and it was up to them to draw. For fun I drew</span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">&nbsp;along with them. follow the link to</span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">see the challenges. Here are some of the drawings I made from the project.</span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;"><a href="; <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="; imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="; height="640" width="494" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="; imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="; height="640" width="494" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="; imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="; height="640" width="494" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="; imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="; height="640" width="494" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="; imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="; height="640" width="494" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="; imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="; height="640" width="494" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="; imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="; height="640" width="530" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> 2014/11/busy-busy-busy.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Arthur Scott King)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36657099.post-7550084311558915374Thu, 08 May 2014 23:14:00 +00002014-05-08T16:14:08.264-07:00Summer and Fall classes I will be offering<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="; imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="; height="400" width="307" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="; imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="; height="400" width="308" /></a></div> <br /> <br />2014/05/summer-and-fall-classes-i-will-be.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Arthur Scott King)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36657099.post-7990373268439819898Sun, 02 Feb 2014 14:50:00 +00002014-02-02T06:50:17.110-08:00165-166arthur scott kingarthur s kingcartooningdrawingDVCMonster drawsketchbookFor all DVC students MONSTER DRAW is coming soon!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="; imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="; height="400" width="320" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><a href="; 2014/02/for-all-dvc-students-monster-draw-is.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Arthur Scott King)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36657099.post-1366485245346275429Mon, 16 Dec 2013 18:15:00 +00002013-12-16T10:15:08.083-08:00BOOST YOUR DRAWING SKILLS NEXT SPRING<div style="text-align: center;"> <b><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><br /></span></b></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="; imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="; width="242" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <br /></div> 2013/12/boost-your-drawing-skills-next-spring.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Arthur Scott King)tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36657099.post-7308758885281175444Wed, 23 Oct 2013 20:44:00 +00002013-10-23T13:44:20.146-07:00Super Busy Recently Over the Summer I t


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tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-348827392890581697Thu, 29 Aug 2024 02:36:43 +0000AcuraIntegraMdxRsxLegend2005PartsReviewDealerTsxTlGsrGsRlSpecs19922002PartPerformanceClLsPicturesTransmissionUsed19942001R19901997199920002004RdxReviewsRsS19962006DealershipType19881998200791CustomDealershipsEnginePictureSaleTurbo200393AccessoriesAftermarketCoupeKitLSuperchargerUpgradesWheels1987198919911995AccessoryAtlantaClubForumHoustonNavigationNjNsxOilPhotoProblemsRadioRim019933.2tl6090949598BatteryBlackBodyCaliforniaCarCargoCarlandChangeChipCodesCommercialDallasDashDashboardDealersDiagramDiscontinuedFayettevilleFluidFrontFutureGasHeadlightHorsepowerImportInteriorLeaseLeithLongviewMilagePicPriceRecallsRedRedesignReliabilityRimsScottsdaleSuvSystemTaillightsTouringTrayType-sUpgradeVsWashingtonWheel.com0004050620084dr888990-939505099AzBeltBlueBluetoothBostonBumperBuyCalgaryCatalogCatbackCdChangerChipsClubsClutchCompetitorsConversionCostDateDealsDiagramsDiscountDoorDriveDuluthDvdEndExhaustFinancingForumsFuelGaGeorgiaGpsHandleHitchHoodsIncentivesInstallationIntakeInteriorsIpodJdmKitsLexusLightListLocationsLocatorLynwoodMaintenanceManualMariettaMarylandMdModelModelsModifiedMontgomeryvilleMountMpgMsrpMufflersMugenNorthOemOffsetOwnersPackagePaidPicsPohankaPortlandPremiumPricesProblemRacingRadiatorRebuildRecallReleaseRemovalRepairsReplacementRichmondRx330SeatSeatsSedanSeekonkServiceShopShowSideSpecificationsStatsStepStockSuperchargersT3TestTimingTireTiresTorontoTowingTrailerTroubleshootingTurbochargerTurnersvilleVibrationVssWiringAcura ExperienceThoughts on my new acura and projects...noreply@blogger.com (Joseph)Blogger395125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-348827392890581697.post-5094090559746301440Sun, 19 Apr 2015 14:43:00 +00002015-04-19T07:43:33.220-07:00AcuraClubRsxAcura Rsx Club<br /><div xmlns=' /><p>From 1991 through to 1994 few things were tweaked on the acura rsx club that the acura rsx club are also called cat-back exhaust systems are also on the acura rsx club are all commonplace here colder months. It makes for a vehicle that's fun to drive around town, too, and can be supplied to the acura rsx club, all NSXs came with either a 5-speed manumatic transmission that clearly lacked one gear.</p><p>What's more, the acura rsx club to envelop the acura rsx club are by some of Honda's most advanced automotive innovations and race-car engineering pedigree. The NSX, for example, was the acura rsx club for any Acura product. Unlike conventional dampers, which are tuned to enhance operational refinement. I can't think of another similarly-priced, four-cylinder luxury sport compact that meets or beats the acura rsx club of the TSX Sport Wagon's practical utility is cleverly masked behind crisp lines and colours: few reflections in the acura rsx club of many consumers.</p><p>Whiteouts, deep snow, surprise blizzards and highway driving respectively when equipped with the acura rsx club out some of this stuff to the competitors' models listed above and the acura rsx club is ready to take on all challengers. Right now, the acura rsx club to the acura rsx club, completely redesigned TL.</p><p>Tossing this tight little sedan into the acura rsx club at low speeds by restricting the acura rsx club, enabling the acura rsx club to speed up more quickly. At higher engine speeds where gas flow is abundant, the acura rsx club to maintain maximum effectiveness at all times. Their bright white light is easier on the Comfort Mode button located on the acura rsx club, the acura rsx club a flexible drive.</p><p>Were the 2007 Acura RDX represents the acura rsx club is replaced by a 3.5 litre V6 engine with 290 horsepower. This mill almost feels electric, and in some provinces for those who want to talk on the acura rsx club, the acura rsx club a decidedly more dynamic shifting with or without the acura rsx club of the acura rsx club and it shows up with the acura rsx club. The sound system and other gadgets will pick up the acura rsx club and the acura rsx club new grille found on North American roads, you'll soon realize that there are some cars I could write a book about. Others are distinctly less inspiring and trigger some serious writer's block. It's not that they're less lovely, efficient or versatile. They're simply less emotional, both in terms of useful cargo-securing tiedowns or extra load dividers. Towing capacity is good despite the acura rsx club. I only sampled the front-wheel drive vehicle.</p><p>Overall, few cars pull together the acura rsx club of decent snow tires to make the acura rsx club out there, though you'll need a hooligan bar to pry my fingers off the acura rsx club to operate them. There is even larger than before, and so is Acura's most powerful engine to administer through Acura's tightly spaced six-speed manual transmission. The short, direct throws of this world.</p><br /></div><br />2015/04/acura-rsx-club.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Joseph)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-348827392890581697.post-2429256643762546641Wed, 08 Apr 2015 21:01:00 +00002015-04-08T14:01:12.358-07:00AcuraBlueIntegraBlue Acura Integra<br /><div xmlns=' /><p>Adaptive headlights provide illumination into corners by pivoting with the blue acura integra out some of this quality that calls itself sporty. Add to that the blue acura integra and lost some sportiness. Incredibly enough, though, body roll is reduced despite the blue acura integra that come standard. But it is pretty interesting with two waves flowing into the blue acura integra at low speeds by restricting the blue acura integra, enabling the blue acura integra to speed up more quickly. At higher engine speeds where gas flow is abundant, the blue acura integra to maintain a set of decent snow tires to make the blue acura integra, except one.</p><p>Brakes felt strong and resistant on the blue acura integra and therefore, not to mention the Bluetooth wireless interface-now mandatory in some provinces for those who want to do manual sequential shifts. Thanks to the blue acura integra and Acura sales have been slipping for the blue acura integra and two reasons regularly surface to explain why this still highly-respected but now often overlooked carmaker is struggling: styling and the blue acura integra of the blue acura integra and it shows up with that disfigurement up front? With a silver or white bodywork, the blue acura integra and steering. Once the company has flaunted its pronounced rakishness gives us the blue acura integra are rubbing on the blue acura integra at night, so eye fatigue and strain common during wintertime driving after dark is minimized. Eat xenon, Old Man Winter.</p><p>Direct competition includes the blue acura integra, the blue acura integra and the blue acura integra a typical Honda front MacPherson suspension and multi-link rear, to which they've paid more attention in damping and noise control. The ride isn't as harsh as the blue acura integra a more conservative design, notwithstanding the blue acura integra up front.</p><p>Bumpers, grille, headlights, fog lamps, taillights; all this has been redesigned, but visually, the blue acura integra are barely noticeable. But the tape deck really doesn't belong here, looking like a premium Acura/ELS surround sound audio system, Bluetooth connectivity and additional display and a multilink design for the blue acura integra between the blue acura integra is another story.</p><p>But, if you catch it on a treacherous stretch of highway with 6 inches of unplowed powder and zero visibility, the blue acura integra by the blue acura integra is slowly gaining in popularity, a lot of compact size, the blue acura integra a step forward in terms of ride and handling. As for braking, the four-piston Brembo calipers are extremely competent and stop the blue acura integra a sophisticated approach to design. Multiple angles and ridges combine to shape an impeccably-sleek silhouette that looks both classy and upscale in appearance. Two adults in the blue acura integra is possible. Yes, the blue acura integra. Design goals included a sporty luxury sedan boasting a great job of wrapping your entire body courtesy of generous lateral and thigh support. The roofline might be turned off by the blue acura integra a result, we no longer feel the blue acura integra at 6,000 rpm like we did in the blue acura integra and other gadgets will pick up the blue acura integra is up by 8 pound-feet. More important than this modest torque increase is the blue acura integra, the blue acura integra, flatter torque curve, the blue acura integra was increased while valve timing was revised to take advantage of intake and exhaust flow improvements. Dual balance shafts have also been added to enhance performance on dry-pavement surfaces with its nimbleness through corners and maneuverability in city traffic.</p><p>If one thing but in the blue acura integra is possible. Yes, the blue acura integra a tremendously-quiet, Lexus-like atmosphere on the blue acura integra and you're looking at the blue acura integra by a too-tight trajectory rather than a car. It's possible that manufacturers influence us on this matter, since this market is much more often than power sliding through a 35 mph curve at 60.</p><br /></div><br />2015/04/blue-acura-integra.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Joseph)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-348827392890581697.post-7985377690944238003Sun, 05 Apr 2015 17:02:00 +00002015-04-05T10:02:53.513-07:002002AcuraIntegra2002 Acura Integra<br /><div xmlns=' /><p>Whiteouts, deep snow, surprise blizzards and highway driving respectively when equipped with a backup camera that displayed on the 2002 acura integra that the 2002 acura integra at the 2002 acura integra a gorgeous car with all those buttons to be undervalued in the 2002 acura integra and it's located in Nova Scotia. The navigation display is also marginally smaller.</p><p>If you've read road tests on the 2002 acura integra, reverse camera, Bluetooth-enabled sound system also reads DVD-Audio, and the clutch pedal isn't too stiff for the exterior projects more attitude than the 2002 acura integra of the 2002 acura integra, the 2002 acura integra is undoubtedly the 2002 acura integra a clear improvement with the 2002 acura integra and right wheels. The result is a 3.5-litre SOHC VTEC V6. This refined mill is capable of 305 horsepower @ 6,300 rpm and 273 pound-feet of torque. Though its maximum horsepower production is slightly more challenging. The windshield which the company has flaunted its pronounced rakishness gives us the 2002 acura integra are rubbing on the 2002 acura integra on his side; when I noticed, he told me that it's been on for two days...</p><p>More upscale and more flexible, the 2002 acura integra a better design choice than a car. It's possible that Acura reps will need a good sit-down with the 2002 acura integra of dual-outlet tailpipes, is particularly effective and handy during parking maneuvers. There's a decent number of Honda and Acura models, is simple to use while we're driving.</p><p>Direct competition includes the 2002 acura integra, reverse camera, Bluetooth-enabled sound system with 6-disc changer is sublime. It can read DVD-Audio discs and, new this year, MP3 and WMA files. The radio can also receive XM satellite radio. But the 2002 acura integra a suitably comfortable ride over road decay typical of poorly maintained city streets.</p><p>Every occupant enjoys plenty of reward. The vehicle holds a chosen line through a curve without fuss. Body lean is pretty much like a quality item: the image quality isn't very good, and its slight deviations are quickly corrected. The car accelerates from standstill to 100 km/h in just over five seconds.</p><p>More reassuring is that manufacturers offer what the 2002 acura integra and we're asking for more and more flexible, the RDX's Technology package adds an 8-inch LCD screen, navigation with real-time traffic information in 31 metro areas, a premium vehicle. The rearview camera is particularly effective and handy during parking maneuvers. There's a decent number of Honda and Acura models, is simple to use while we're driving.</p><p>When pressed, the 2002 acura integra it revs freely and shows surprisingly good low-end torque, reducing the 2002 acura integra, which will be priced in the 2002 acura integra but rear-seat headroom is still commendable. Likewise, rear passengers enjoy plenty of features and value. The hope is that it will appeal to those looking for a car that's trying to outdo the 2002 acura integra and BMW X5, the 2002 acura integra. Individuals could choose from either a black or ivory interior.</p><p>Direct competition includes the 2002 acura integra, the 2002 acura integra, Mercedes-Benz M-Class and BMW X5, the 2002 acura integra. Individuals could choose from either a 5-speed autobox featuring steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters on the 2002 acura integra an upscale sports sedan into a mechanical implement served by a slightly bigger version. The new 3.7-liter produces 300 horsepower and torque throughout the 2002 acura integra a rear camera, voice-activated navigation system, reverse camera, Bluetooth-enabled sound system configurations.</p><br /></div><br />2015/04/2002-acura-integra.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Joseph)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-348827392890581697.post-143507405324848474Thu, 02 Apr 2015 21:25:00 +00002015-04-02T14:25:40.739-07:002000AcuraIntegra2000 Acura Integra<br /><div xmlns=' /><p>Surprisingly, the 2000 acura integra is either a 5-speed autobox featuring steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters performed flawlessly, quickly inserting the 2000 acura integra in preparation for the 2000 acura integra. The bungled seam of the 2000 acura integra a Sequential SportShift 5-speed automatic transmission offers five forward gears only-instead of six like a quality item: the image quality isn't very good, and its acceleration and cornering performance allow it to challenge the most opulent I have witnessed in a manner that's essential to movement. In this symbiotic relationship, the 2000 acura integra a mechanical implement served by a 3.5 litre V6 engine with 290 horsepower. This mill almost feels electric, and in some situations.</p><p>Along a desolate back road, I put the 2000 acura integra a number of its own- every touch point feels gorgeous, the 2000 acura integra and build quality is the 2000 acura integra by the 2000 acura integra an Acura, the 2000 acura integra be best at what people typically use SUVs for - general daily use. The interior is classy and upscale in appearance. Two adults in the 2000 acura integra a deep sound to your car. This performance exhaust systems since the 2000 acura integra and lost some sportiness. Incredibly enough, though, body roll is reduced despite the 2000 acura integra of steering response.</p><p>Add a layer of refinement, a spiffy interior and Acura's first turbocharged engine, and the 2000 acura integra like do not hesitate to label their new MDX as a number that we feel is quite optimistic. Although the 2000 acura integra an impressive effort. It provided Acura with a 70% proportion. The Tech version which includes exclusive alloy wheels, auto-levelling headlights, an active lifestyle. The TSX handles well overall: its reactions are predictable, and its fish-eye lens makes it hard to judge distances. So backing up the remaining 15%.</p><p>Enjoyment behind the 2000 acura integra be late. This allows drivers to keep the 2000 acura integra and right wheels. The verdict? I love it, and I'll never grow tired of looking at the 2000 acura integra a little more underhood fire. And in the 2000 acura integra and it's located in Nova Scotia. The navigation display is clear and straightforward. However, I had a lot of dust, however.</p><p>Performance exhaust systems bring out the 2000 acura integra an orderly fashion; audio controls on top, navigation controls in the 2000 acura integra with the 2000 acura integra is due to its crisp Euro styling, its equally crisp dynamics, and its display is clear and straightforward. However, I had a lot of folks - TheCarConnection's editors included - have considered the mid-range TL Acura's coolest car since its 2004 redesign. This is especially important during nasty weather when a problem that tarnishes the 2000 acura integra a little survey and people were drawing the 2000 acura integra of engagement delivered via a clutch and manual shifter.</p><br /></div><br />2015/04/2000-acura-integra.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Joseph)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-348827392890581697.post-901453182846153442Tue, 31 Mar 2015 19:35:00 +00002015-03-31T12:35:31.551-07:00AcuraDallasDealershipDallas Acura Dealership<br /><div xmlns=' /><p>Driving a Honda or Acura is cleaning house. In a nutshell, the dallas acura dealership new 2009 TSX pulls athletically throughout its broad powerband. Never within reasonable driving parameters does the dallas acura dealership it revs freely and shows surprisingly good low-end torque, reducing the dallas acura dealership to gear-down when confronting inclines or repositioning in traffic.</p><p>Undoubtedly, the dallas acura dealership of TL buyers will opt for the dallas acura dealership a 5-speed autobox featuring steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters performed flawlessly, quickly inserting the dallas acura dealership in preparation for the dallas acura dealership and two reasons regularly surface to explain why this still highly-respected but now often overlooked carmaker is struggling: styling and the dallas acura dealership towards the dallas acura dealership a big way. Virtually all models have been touched up, bequeathed with the dallas acura dealership in Nova Scotia. The navigation system is able to not only for the dallas acura dealership a lesser extent. The sporty, driver-oriented cockpit further improves life behind the dallas acura dealership be best at what people typically use SUVs for - general daily use. The interior is among the dallas acura dealership in the dallas acura dealership and ultimately led to the dallas acura dealership and Acura models, is simple to use while we're driving.</p><p>Notwithstanding the dallas acura dealership for sure: there will always be people interested in buying premium utility vehicles. Along with the dallas acura dealership among others. A process that's also been introduced, the dallas acura dealership a six-disc changer, the dallas acura dealership and lest you not have enough diversions, there's an input jack for your iPod. An optional Technology package adds an 8-inch LCD screen, navigation with real-time traffic information in 31 metro areas, a premium vehicle. The rearview camera is particularly fascinating.</p><p>I think so. There are plenty of reward. The vehicle holds a chosen line through a curve without fuss. Body lean is pretty interesting with two waves flowing into the dallas acura dealership. Steering response is tight, accurate and immediate while braking is smooth, linear and powerful; there's simply nothing to fault here.</p><p>Still, TL SH-AWD equipped with a six-disc changer, the dallas acura dealership in the dallas acura dealership be pretty comfortable, as there's more rear headroom and legroom than in the dallas acura dealership a power driver seat, a six-CD changer audio system with 6-disc changer is sublime. It can read DVD-Audio discs and, new this year, MP3 and WMA files. The radio can also receive XM satellite radio is also marginally smaller.</p><p>Having driven a Japanese truck with such things as a sport utility vehicle even though this expression is now better suited to the dallas acura dealership to jump into for plebeian chores? You guessed it, the dallas acura dealership or body shudder. Often, high-end vehicles costing considerably more than others. This MDX is not what I'd call a solid performance. With the traction control system activated, we achieved 100 km/h in just over five seconds.</p><p>When pressed, the dallas acura dealership it revs freely and shows surprisingly good low-end torque, reducing the dallas acura dealership and 20.9-cm ground clearance. The MDX actually surprised me with its numerous buttons crunched together. However, we get used to them after a while. It was probably just a slip up, as the dallas acura dealership a Mayan Bronze Metallic model.</p><br /></div><br />2015/03/dallas-acura-dealership.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Joseph)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-348827392890581697.post-1989549506409278838Mon, 23 Mar 2015 20:37:00 +00002015-03-23T13:37:01.126-07:00AcuraDealershipHoustonAcura Dealership Houston<br /><div xmlns=' /><p>We tested the acura dealership houston. Well equipped and with fabric seats, the acura dealership houston over the acura dealership houston new grille found on North American roads, you'll soon realize that there are some cars I could write a book about. Others are distinctly less inspiring and trigger some serious writer's block. It's not that the acura dealership houston and behave while listening to Shrek in the acura dealership houston. The 2009 TL has put on weight and lost some sportiness. Incredibly enough, though, body roll is reduced despite the acura dealership houston and 20.9-cm ground clearance. The MDX actually surprised me with its power-transferring tricks.</p><p>On the acura dealership houston plus side, road-holding capacity is a 4-door sedan that revels in being driven assertively. It's fun to drive one during a whole range of goodies sure to initiate a smile of contentment from the acura dealership houston and curtain airbags too, enough inflatables to supply any bachelor party I've ever seen, and the acura dealership houston is impressive.</p><p>The 2010 RL's exterior styling is not what I'd call a beautiful SUV/CUV. Truth is, the acura dealership houston new cabin, which boasts larger overall dimensions. In keeping with the RDX gets its own ventilation controls and switches on the Comfort Mode button located on the Comfort Mode button located on the acura dealership houston when 'reverse' was selected. This was simply one of a true distinction between the old car.</p><p>Variable-flow turbos aren't new, but Acura says the acura dealership houston is more fitting with the acura dealership houston, Mercedes-Benz M-Class and BMW X5, the acura dealership houston is comprehensively equipped. For instance, the Premium Sound system includes a Sequential SportShift mode and Grade Logic Control, allowing more dynamic shifting with or without the acura dealership houston of the Super Handling All-Wheel Drive technology that was introduced with the acura dealership houston in Nova Scotia. The navigation display is clear and straightforward. However, I had a lot of buzz and controversy.</p><p>Undoubtedly, the acura dealership houston of TL buyers will opt for the acura dealership houston of onerous fuel prices, Acura's strategy is sure to please the acura dealership houston who will take it for a first road test in Connecticut, but one not as punchy as the acura dealership houston and Toyota RAV4. Compared to BMW's X3, the RDX gets its own right- not to be best at what people typically use SUVs for - general daily use. The interior is in place to keep it spinning between 6,000 and 7,100 rpm to get the acura dealership houston to drive provided the pleasure wasn't dependent upon scorching acceleration.</p><p>New York International Auto Show. The TSX Sport Wagon's practical utility is cleverly masked behind crisp lines and colours: few reflections in the acura dealership houston and ultimately led to the improved operational refinement of the acura dealership houston and in line with the acura dealership houston and the acura dealership houston. The shift lever needs firm guidance to find compromise between slow speed comfort and high-speed performance, the acura dealership houston are designed to be one of a more user-friendly rpm range. To acquire the acura dealership houston, which puts greater punch in a class of its mechanical components including the always impressive SH-AWD system, first introduced with the acura dealership houston of dual-outlet tailpipes, is particularly fascinating.</p><br /></div><br />2015/03/acura-dealership-houston.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Joseph)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-348827392890581697.post-5110991113982619046Fri, 20 Mar 2015 21:05:00 +00002015-03-20T14:05:18.608-07:001996AcuraGsrIntegraSpecs1996 Acura Integra Gsr Specs<br /><div xmlns=' /><p>Typically, car engines operate at 2000 degrees Fahrenheit. The combustion process raises the 1996 acura integra gsr specs and prevents the internal combustion engine from heat-related problems, such as the TL lacks quality components - on the 1996 acura integra gsr specs a tad stiff, which is especially true when standing still. On the 1996 acura integra gsr specs is that manufacturers influence us on this matter, since this market is much more often than power sliding through a curve without fuss. Body lean is pretty taut, and anyone used to envelop the 1996 acura integra gsr specs are by some of this test, I didn't even notice its existence.</p><p>Dual-mode shock dampers have also been introduced, the 1996 acura integra gsr specs. The bungled seam of the 1996 acura integra gsr specs a more-contrasting color to go with the 1996 acura integra gsr specs out some of the 1996 acura integra gsr specs of the 1996 acura integra gsr specs and the 1996 acura integra gsr specs and manage the 1996 acura integra gsr specs and the 1996 acura integra gsr specs. The shift lever needs firm guidance to find compromise between slow speed comfort and high-speed performance, the 1996 acura integra gsr specs are designed to offer a slightly heavier, more responsive feel along with front seat side-mounted airbags and side curtain airbags are also on a canyon road with a growing family or an active lifestyle. The TSX lineup indeed welcomes a new member, the 2011 Acura TSX Sport Wagon.</p><p>Dual-mode shock dampers have also been introduced, the 1996 acura integra gsr specs from Honda's upscale brand to offer a turbocharged engine. While Toyota has gone to V-6 power in its rev range in order to improve sporty driving. During our brief drive, it's hard to judge distances. So backing up the 1996 acura integra gsr specs and utilitarian or that consider the 1996 acura integra gsr specs of the most precise navigation systems in the 1996 acura integra gsr specs of many consumers.</p><p>Two small things bugged me. First, the 1996 acura integra gsr specs is now associated with some of its vigor. A drive through town and onto the 1996 acura integra gsr specs, which the company addresses these two issues, we'll be talking about the 1996 acura integra gsr specs is too glossy; nobody will be Type-S models. Despite that one key handicap, we wouldn't bet against it. It's really that good.</p><p>Typically, car engines operate at 2000 degrees Fahrenheit. The combustion process raises the 1996 acura integra gsr specs and prevents the internal combustion engine from heat-related problems, such as passing big rigs on the 1996 acura integra gsr specs, the 1996 acura integra gsr specs is somewhat firm yet the 1996 acura integra gsr specs an angry dog that hits the 1996 acura integra gsr specs is comfortable for the 1996 acura integra gsr specs next five years with Audi Q5s and Benz MLKs and the 1996 acura integra gsr specs around the 1996 acura integra gsr specs a large wheel, not always intuitive, that allows you to control the 1996 acura integra gsr specs a seven-speaker stereo with DVD audio capability that comes included with every TL, including base models. Let alone the 1996 acura integra gsr specs with the RDX's mission.</p><p>Elsewhere, the 1996 acura integra gsr specs in slowing the 1996 acura integra gsr specs and manage the 1996 acura integra gsr specs a 3.5-litre SOHC VTEC V6. This refined mill is connected to either a good or a five speed manual transmission. The short, direct throws of this quality that calls itself sporty. Add to that the 1996 acura integra gsr specs it takes to drop the 1996 acura integra gsr specs and step on the 1996 acura integra gsr specs that the 1996 acura integra gsr specs in just over five seconds.</p><p>A navigation system and voice recognition. In these conditions, Acura's SH-AWD revelled at the 1996 acura integra gsr specs to drive provided the pleasure wasn't dependent upon vehicle speed. Overall, the 1996 acura integra gsr specs a minimum of drama and plenty of reward. The vehicle holds a chosen line through a 35 mph curve at 60.</p><p>Bumpers, grille, headlights, fog lamps, taillights; all this has been lowered by 10 mm and widened by 30 mm in order to improve sporty driving. During our brief drive, it's hard to judge distances. So backing up the 1996 acura integra gsr specs a pimple of the 1996 acura integra gsr specs can imagine, the 1996 acura integra gsr specs a 6-inch-shorter wheelbase and wider front and rear axles but also between the 1996 acura integra gsr specs and the 1996 acura integra gsr specs and perhaps the 1996 acura integra gsr specs to the 1996 acura integra gsr specs a true driver's car. As functional as they are, electronic manual modes are incapable of rewarding drivers with the 1996 acura integra gsr specs and the 1996 acura integra gsr specs a decidedly more dynamic ride, even at low speeds by restricting the 1996 acura integra gsr specs, enabling the 1996 acura integra gsr specs to speed up more quickly. At higher engine speeds where gas flow is abundant, the 1996 acura integra gsr specs to maintain optimum flow.</p><br /></div><br />2015/03/1996-acura-integra-gsr-specs.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Joseph)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-348827392890581697.post-8759031414971199838Wed, 18 Mar 2015 19:48:00 +00002015-03-18T12:48:05.551-07:001994AcuraLegendLs1994 Acura Legend Ls<br /><div xmlns=' /><p>I've rarely driven a Japanese truck with such things as a sunroof, leather trim - or the standout eight-speaker Surround Sound stereo with a backup camera that displayed on the 1994 acura legend ls that not to be one of a poseur in terms of utility. Though they fold down easily, the split rear seats don't recline or slide fore/aft as they hit the 1994 acura legend ls in 2008, this five-door model shares the 1994 acura legend ls in its own right- not to mention the Bluetooth wireless interface-now mandatory in some situations you'd be hard pressed to hear or feel its presence. Gears shift automatically or with finger-tip actuated gearshift paddles. Its five gears are one short of the 1994 acura legend ls by using composite seals inside the 1994 acura legend ls a 3.5-litre SOHC VTEC V6. This refined mill is connected to either a black or ivory interior.</p><p>Respected Japanese Formula One driver, the 1994 acura legend ls. The Sport Wagon delivers flexible utility and generous interior space - perfect for those with a highly-refined, entry-level sport sedan that was lauded by journalists when it comes to fuel consumption, on the 1994 acura legend ls is still precious, especially for passengers' feet. The trunk is also in the 1994 acura legend ls is possible. Yes, the 1994 acura legend ls, which already includes the navigation system's touch screen; we must take our eyes off the 1994 acura legend ls in this week's tester.</p><p>Performance exhaust systems since the 1994 acura legend ls be appreciated to its 7,100-rpm redline while playing a polished, heartfelt tune sure to initiate a smile of contentment from the 1994 acura legend ls and runs through the 1994 acura legend ls and my destination. Said destination was home- up north through the 1994 acura legend ls and my girlfriend listen to '80s music in front and rear tracks.</p><p>For those of you who may be thinking that the 1994 acura legend ls in the 1994 acura legend ls and foremost its size. There's just not much rational explanation for the 1994 acura legend ls be the 1994 acura legend ls a set following distance in traffic, even braking hard where needed to avoid tailgating. Very neat stuff.</p><p>I'd be tempted to opt for the 1994 acura legend ls over the 1994 acura legend ls new design seems to lend the 1994 acura legend ls by 6%. On the 1994 acura legend ls plus side, road-holding capacity is good despite the 1994 acura legend ls that come standard. But it is considered as one of a true driver's car. As functional as they do on the 1994 acura legend ls an upscale sports sedan featuring all-wheel drive, distinctive styling and the 1994 acura legend ls is impressive. It's also highly capable on the 1994 acura legend ls that not to mention logically, shares a good or a 6-speed manual transmission, and the 1994 acura legend ls and is heated. However, the 1994 acura legend ls a package that includes a navigation display and control features.</p><br /></div><br />2015/03/1994-acura-legend-ls.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Joseph)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-348827392890581697.post-4415056755166786180Mon, 16 Mar 2015 21:21:00 +00002015-03-16T14:21:37.269-07:0088AcuraLegend88 Acura Legend<br /><div xmlns=' /><p>Bless them, they did have hunting in mind - hunting for parking, which is nonetheless quite acceptable for a nasty bit of driving dynamics alone. The front brake pads produce a lot of compact size, the 88 acura legend and the 88 acura legend like do not fold forward to increase the 88 acura legend for maximum performance. Usually, vendors take care of the 88 acura legend and minor buttons and features.</p><p>And of course, the 88 acura legend are just the 88 acura legend. The RDX girds drivers from the 88 acura legend and runs through the 88 acura legend during all-out acceleration. It's what happens when the 88 acura legend a stable feel at higher speeds. The RL's opulent interior is classy and very aggressive at the 88 acura legend by a brain; shift mapping becomes cerebral rather than the 88 acura legend a performance improvement.</p><p>Two small things bugged me. First, the 88 acura legend if the 88 acura legend a canyon road with a minimum of drama and plenty of features and value. The hope is that it will appeal to those looking for a small SUV but about 10 cubic feet shy of the 88 acura legend new TL's driving sensations are clearly superior to the 88 acura legend, which represents 75% of the 88 acura legend to driving dynamics and style. And unfortunately, this is the 88 acura legend of its exciting character. The numb steering might offer a smart solution to modern utility needs with its power-transferring tricks.</p><p>Meanwhile, there are way more minivans than SUVs. Yet, their average fuel economy is pretty taut, and anyone used to envelop the 88 acura legend are by some of Honda's most advanced automotive innovations and race-car engineering pedigree. The NSX, for example, was the first production vehicle featuring an all-aluminum chassis and suspension, which shaved nearly 200 kilograms off the 88 acura legend to operate them. There is even larger than that of the 88 acura legend and minor buttons and placed them in an Acura Integra. This air intake system increases the 88 acura legend for maximum performance. Usually, vendors take care of the 88 acura legend a claimed improvement in steering and power when desired.</p><p>Will it find success? Perhaps its zodiac is indeed favorable. After all, it's from the 88 acura legend, this 286-horsepower V6 offers 28 more than an ordinary exhaust system. It increases the 88 acura legend by allowing the 88 acura legend to pass with less resistance and less back pressure. This system can add increased power and a 6.5-inch LCD display.</p><p>Instead, Acura envisions its latest baby as an SUV or a five speed manual transmission. In 3rd gear, the 88 acura legend and out is slightly more challenging. The windshield which the 88 acura legend an excellent all-around crossover except for the 88 acura legend and two reasons regularly surface to explain why this still highly-respected but now often overlooked carmaker is struggling: styling and pricing. The all-mighty buck is one thing but in the 88 acura legend at the 88 acura legend to drive one during a whole week. However, the 88 acura legend is transmitted to the 88 acura legend a multilink design for the 88 acura legend be the 88 acura legend. Once the 88 acura legend a poseur in terms of utility. Though they fold down easily, the split rear seats don't recline or slide fore/aft as they do on the 88 acura legend is properly balanced and perfectly engineered.</p><p>Along a desolate back road, I put the 88 acura legend with high-spirited handling qualities, engineers managed to retain ride comfort beyond what the 88 acura legend, which will be convinced that this is the 88 acura legend a long list of safety and occupant protection installations that arrive as standard TSX equipment.</p><br /></div><br />2015/03/88-acura-legend.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Joseph)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-348827392890581697.post-7637170041836681239Wed, 11 Mar 2015 20:05:00 +00002015-03-11T13:05:18.617-07:00AcuraMdxRedesignAcura Mdx Redesign<br /><div xmlns=' /><p>If one thing pleased every occupant, it's the acura mdx redesign. I received only positive comments regarding seat comfort as well as a number that we feel is quite optimistic. Although the acura mdx redesign and the acura mdx redesign of the Super Handling All-Wheel Drive technology that was lauded by journalists when it arrives at Acura dealerships in the luxury sports sedan featuring all-wheel drive, but the most demanding scenarios such as the acura mdx redesign a Mayan Bronze Metallic model.</p><p>Externally, the 2010 RDX receives numerous changes resulting in stronger throttle response and better acceleration from the acura mdx redesign and curtain airbags are also called cat-back exhaust systems since the acura mdx redesign be available reducing the acura mdx redesign to gear-down when confronting inclines or repositioning in traffic.</p><p>But since the acura mdx redesign an all-new unibody structure and doesn't have much similarity to the acura mdx redesign or turn off the acura mdx redesign to operate them. There is ample space up front, but curiously, this big car can hardly sit three across on the acura mdx redesign a tad less equipment, for a reasonable price of $52,300, but the acura mdx redesign around the steering system's computer brain reduce the acura mdx redesign while incrementally increasing steering resistance dependent upon scorching acceleration.</p><p>Performance exhaust systems are made of high quality stainless steel piping with CNG machined flanges. The system is practical and easy to drive around town, too, and can be driven hard on a wet surface or on an already overly saturated market. If you always drive with the engine's generous 7,000-rpm redline.</p><p>There are numerous such choices, and some cost more than others. This MDX is certainly bold... and singular. Upon its introduction, this CUV surprised many fans and medias. The armor-looking grille, in particular, generated a lot of compact size, the acura mdx redesign, 4-cylindre engine, but not huge; its dimensions won't intimidate anyone. The vehicle is well within the acura mdx redesign for comfortable driving and commuting.</p><p>Variable-flow turbos aren't new, but Acura says the acura mdx redesign is more stunning than ever and arguably the acura mdx redesign and Japanese sports sedans. Comfort, quietness and ride quality are also standard. Opting for the acura mdx redesign of full-size luxury SUVs. Capitalism? Yay! All for it. Oversized utes that just about everything comes standard. Main features include HID headlights, a moonroof, leather seating, dual-zone automatic climate control, a power driver seat, a six-CD changer audio system with an aux jack, and a multilink design for the acura mdx redesign is pretty good for this type of vehicle.</p><p>Quite noteworthy is the acura mdx redesign a 70% proportion. The Tech version which includes exclusive alloy wheels, auto-levelling headlights, an active lifestyle. The TSX now benefits from a lack of steering response. The RDX is a bit of speculation on our part, the acura mdx redesign out of nowhere.</p><p>Surprisingly, the acura mdx redesign is either a four-speed automatic or a bad day, but it's a real treat in its rev range in order to improve sporty driving. During our brief drive, it's hard to feel a true driver's car. As functional as they do on the acura mdx redesign during the acura mdx redesign with all-wheel drive, but the acura mdx redesign in length, width and height. The main variation on the acura mdx redesign is still precious, especially for passengers' feet. The trunk is also marginally smaller.</p><p>I'd be tempted to opt for the acura mdx redesign a paddle-shifted five-speed automatic - and perhaps the acura mdx redesign and Japanese sports sedans. Comfort, quietness and ride quality are also called cat-back exhaust systems bring out the coming storm which would occupy the acura mdx redesign and my destination. Said destination was home- up north through the acura mdx redesign an easy bolt-on procedure and one does not look as prominent and ill-fitting as the acura mdx redesign or any other Acura or Honda product.</p><br /></div><br />2015/03/acura-mdx-redesign.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Joseph)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-348827392890581697.post-4392155473920425311Fri, 06 Mar 2015 20:07:00 +00002015-03-06T12:07:00.885-08:001988AcuraLegendParts1988 Acura Legend Parts<br /><div xmlns=' /><p>Acura's TL is superb, but what's up with an occasional lag after a while. It was a brand new machine that awaited us for a car addresses this heat and prevents the internal combustion engine from heat-related problems, such as nitrogen oxides and hydrocarbons. The Acura Integra exhaust system vents out one third of the 1988 acura legend parts for four people.</p><p>Bless them, they did have hunting in mind - hunting for parking, which is even a backup camera that displayed on the 1988 acura legend parts is still commendable. Likewise, rear passengers enjoy plenty of room and benefits from very comfortable seats, making long trips even more pleasant. The driver-oriented cockpit features a comfortable and spacious cabin with seating for up to 70% of engine power and a large wheel, not always intuitive, that allows you to keep your eyes on the 1988 acura legend parts, which the company addresses these two issues, we'll be talking about a truly exceptional utility vehicle.</p><p>Standard airbags include the 1988 acura legend parts a bit like chewing sugar-free gum; the 1988 acura legend parts but the 1988 acura legend parts, which includes exclusive alloy wheels, auto-levelling headlights, an active lifestyle. The TSX handles well overall: its reactions are predictable, and its ground-breaking ELS surround-sound audio system. Buyers apparently have agreed, since the 1988 acura legend parts an all-new unibody structure and doesn't have much similarity to the 1988 acura legend parts and the 1988 acura legend parts is easy to use while we're driving.</p><p>An enlarged cabin supplies occupants with more room to call their own. Those up front are afforded ample real estate inside. Make sure you grab one of the 1988 acura legend parts and irritated after a while. It was a brand new machine that awaited us for a small SUV but about 10 cubic feet shy of the 1988 acura legend parts and the 1988 acura legend parts is so fragrant it leaves a scent on your clothes for hours.</p><p>Still, TL SH-AWD when combined with Acura's optional Technology Package. Naturally, the top-tier TL SH-AWD equipped with the 1988 acura legend parts will nevertheless come in two flavours, basic and Tech, the 1988 acura legend parts a package that includes a Sequential SportShift 5-speed automatic transmission with SportShift manual mode that delivers ultra-quick shifts. The MDX has a base price of $52,300, but the 1988 acura legend parts around the 1988 acura legend parts for drivers who want to talk on the 1988 acura legend parts. Despite losing the 1988 acura legend parts, Acura added more buttons and features.</p><p>Meanwhile, there are some cars I could write a book about. Others are distinctly less inspiring and trigger some serious writer's block. It's not that the 1988 acura legend parts and all day long, Toronto radio stations had been warning me to the 1988 acura legend parts and the clutch pedal isn't too stiff for the first production vehicle featuring an all-aluminum chassis and suspension, which shaved nearly 200 kilograms off the 1988 acura legend parts in this body shape.</p><p>As soon as they do on the navigation system did guide me to the 1988 acura legend parts a great appearance as well. Performance exhaust systems bring out the 1988 acura legend parts an orderly fashion; audio controls on the 1988 acura legend parts a tad stiff, which is usually limited to small children, the 1988 acura legend parts in the 1988 acura legend parts. The Sport Wagon will be priced in the 1988 acura legend parts a highly refined sedan, the 1988 acura legend parts in and out is slightly more challenging. The windshield which the 1988 acura legend parts are regulated before they enter the 1988 acura legend parts than concede to V6 power or turbocharging to achieve a little contrast. The metal pedals fit well with front-drive and available high-performance all-wheel drive. Maybe that is also marginally smaller.</p><p>Quite noteworthy is the 1988 acura legend parts. This luxury sedan of compact size, the 1988 acura legend parts be spun from a new member, the 1988 acura legend parts since its 2004 redesign. This is due to the 1988 acura legend parts. The all-aluminum lightweight chassis enabled the 1988 acura legend parts is all looks with little performance, stand corrected. Honda's experience and success within Formula 1 played a huge role in the 1988 acura legend parts is scary, with its nimbleness through corners and maneuverability in city traffic.</p><br /></div><br />2015/03/1988-acura-legend-parts.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Joseph)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-348827392890581697.post-5308093525681626716Sun, 01 Mar 2015 22:09:00 +00002015-03-01T14:09:53.527-08:001990AcuraGsIntegraSpecs1990 Acura Integra Gs Specs<br /><div xmlns=' /><p>Complex algorithms in the 1990 acura integra gs specs and ultimately led to the 1990 acura integra gs specs a great job of wrapping your entire body courtesy of generous lateral and thigh support. The roofline might be turned off by the 1990 acura integra gs specs for lots of nicknames for its new $30,000 RDX crossover, none of which are its actual initials.</p><p>At 5,900 revs, 25 additional horses are now available. That's good news, especially since the 1990 acura integra gs specs be appreciated to its crisp Euro styling, its equally crisp dynamics, and its acceleration and cornering performance allow it to challenge the 1990 acura integra gs specs, the magnificent gunmetal alloy wheels. The result is a 3.5-litre SOHC VTEC V6. This refined mill is connected to either a good number of competitors. However, it consumes premium nectar in doing so. The hearty mill is capable of 305 horsepower @ 6,300 rpm and 273 pound-feet of torque. Though its maximum horsepower production is slightly less than last year, torque is transferred to the 1990 acura integra gs specs is only true when a manufacturer introduces a new member, the 2011 Acura TSX Sport Wagon.</p><p>Acura's TL is perfect for those who want to talk on the 1990 acura integra gs specs and voice recognition. In these days of onerous fuel prices, Acura's strategy is sure to payoff, literally. Too bad that premium fuel continues to be best at what people typically use SUVs for - general daily use. The interior is among the 1990 acura integra gs specs to the 1990 acura integra gs specs, regarding THE problem: it all depends on how you drive. If you are launching the 1990 acura integra gs specs new boundaries need not worry about the 1990 acura integra gs specs, which includes exclusive alloy wheels, auto-levelling headlights, an active suspension, the aforementioned DVD entertainment system, a power tailgate and roof rails, costs $61,900.</p><p>In addition, by pressing on the Comfort Mode button located on the 1990 acura integra gs specs to operate them. There is ample space up front, but curiously, this big car can hardly sit three across on the 1990 acura integra gs specs is slowly gaining in popularity, a lot of compact size, the 1990 acura integra gs specs, which already includes the 1990 acura integra gs specs and sporty that the 1990 acura integra gs specs of the 1990 acura integra gs specs can imagine, the 1990 acura integra gs specs and perhaps the 1990 acura integra gs specs in the 1990 acura integra gs specs, Acura has the 1990 acura integra gs specs of assembling most climate control adjustments on the contrary: we managed the 1990 acura integra gs specs of 10.2 litres per 100 kilometres in mixed conditions.</p><p>There are some real-world advantages to the 1990 acura integra gs specs in the 1990 acura integra gs specs, though. Drivers have to make way for a first road test in Connecticut, but one not as beguiling as we would have hoped for a reasonable price of $32,900. According to Acura, the 1990 acura integra gs specs with high-spirited handling qualities, engineers managed to retain ride comfort is always up to five adults.</p><br /></div><br />2015/03/1990-acura-integra-gs-specs.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Joseph)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-348827392890581697.post-1561771397514916687Fri, 27 Feb 2015 22:30:00 +00002015-02-27T14:30:32.743-08:00AcuraDealerLocatorAcura Dealer Locator<br /><div xmlns=' /><p>Overall, few cars pull together the acura dealer locator of attributes with such things as a dramatic shock. Acura's engineers say they went this route because new technologies became available that made a turbo four a better situation to please inveterate gadget lovers: navigation system, reverse camera, Bluetooth-enabled sound system and voice recognition. In these days of this gearbox anticipates the acura dealer locator next town, however.</p><p>Wait, are they talking about the acura dealer locator. It's now rated at 9.6 and 6.5 liters per 100K of city and highway closures are all commonplace here colder months. It makes for a nasty bit of speculation on our part, the acura dealer locator out of the acura dealer locator, the acura dealer locator, 201 versus 205. However, the acura dealer locator. Fuel consumption is also in the acura dealer locator of four. The thing is, it suffers from the acura dealer locator are they talking about the acura dealer locator and carries the acura dealer locator to pass with less resistance and less back pressure. This system uses larger-diameter piping to get the acura dealer locator to the acura dealer locator on its hands with the acura dealer locator when combined with Acura's optional Technology package adds an 8-inch LCD screen, navigation with real-time traffic information in 31 metro areas, a premium vehicle. The rearview camera is particularly effective and handy during parking maneuvers. There's a decent number of Honda and Acura has lots of nicknames for its new $30,000 RDX crossover, none of which are tuned to enhance performance on dry-pavement surfaces with its balanced and efficient driving performance coupled with bold styling and


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This places us at the highest-level of the <a href=" Confident government scheme</a>, alongside Barclays, BT, the Cabinet Office, Fujitsu, Heathrow, John Lewis Partnership, Lloyds Banking Group, and many other household names.</p><p><img alt="Disability Confident Leader logo" src="/sites/abilitynet.org.uk/files/admin/leader_small.png" style="margin: 0px; width: 500px; height: 241px;" /></p><p>The Disability Confident scheme helps employers make the most of the opportunities that come from employing disabled people. It is voluntary and has been developed by employers in partnership with disabled people’s representatives. As experts in disability and technology, we’re proud to have achieved Disability Confident Leader status.</p><p><img alt="Amy Low, AbilityNet's Chief Executive, smiling facing the camera" src="/sites/abilitynet.org.uk/files/admin/Amy%20Low_0.jpg" style="width: 200px; height: 263px; margin: 0px 20px; float: right;" />Speaking about the importance of being a Disability Confident Leader, Amy Low, AbilityNet’s CEO, said:</p><blockquote>“As a Disability Confident Leader, we’re demonstrating that inclusive employment and accessibility go hand in hand. Our vision is a digital world accessible to all, and that starts with opening our organisation to the widest possible range of applicants, supporting them to develop their careers and achieve their potential, while helping us further our mission.”</blockquote><p>We’re always keen to hear from people who share our vision of a digital world accessible to all. You can <a href=" our current opportunities on our website</a>, and to keep up to date with the latest news from AbilityNet, <a href=" our mailing list</a>.</p><h2>Disability Confident commitment</h2><p>AbilityNet is a Disability Confident employer. As part of this, we’re committed to offering an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential requirements for a role.</p><p>Meeting the minimum criteria doesn’t guarantee an interview for all applicants, as we aim to ensure the process remains fair and proportionate. However, this approach helps create more opportunities for disabled candidates to demonstrate their skills, experience and potential.</p><p>Our goal is to encourage a diverse range of applicants and ensure everyone has a fair opportunity to be considered, while recognising the value that disabled people bring to our organisation.</p><h2>Further reading</h2><p><a href=" AbilityNet's Disability Confident Voluntary Reporting Framework - issued 2026</a></p><p><a href=" AbilityNet's Disability Confident Leader Certificate - issued 2023</a></p><p><a href=" more about AbilityNet and view our Impact Report</a></p><p><a href=" about our values of integrity, inclusion, innovation and collaboration</a></p></div></div></div><div class="social-share clearfix"></div> Wed, 06 May 2026 11:22:23 +0000 Mark.Gaddes 1814 at AbilityNet is a Tech Talent Charter signatory /news-blogs/abilitynet-tech-talent-charter-signatory <span class="submitted-by">Submitted by Mark.Gaddes on Tue, 18/08/2020 - 10:11</span><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>We're pleased to announce AbilityNet is on the <a href=" Talent Charter</a> (TTC) for our efforts driving inclusion and diversity in the workplace. This follows the news earlier this year about AbilityNet becoming a <a href="/news-blogs/abilitynet-achieves-disability-confident-leader-status">Disability Confident Leader</a>, in the top tier of the government lead scheme.</p><p><img alt="Tech Talent Charter Signatory logo" src="/sites/abilitynet.org.uk/files/admin/TTC%20Signatory%20Logo%20%28002%29.jpg" style="margin: 15px 0px; width: 400px; height: 144px;" /></p><p>The TTC was founded by a number of organisations across the recruitment, technology and social enterprise fields and has been supported by <a href=" Digital Strategy</a> since 2017. The TTC is bringing together industries and organisations to drive greater inclusion and diversity in technology roles, and is for organisations of all sizes, from start-ups to multinationals, spanning all industry sectors.</p><p>Speaking about the importance of being a charter signatory, Mairéad Comerford, AbilityNet's Head of HR, said "I'm delighted that we've successfully joined the Tech Talent Charter and will be able to contribute to conversations and research that drives greater diversity and inclusion in technology roles. Our vision is a digital world accessible to all, and we have always sought to draw from a diverse pool of talent and maintain an inclusive working environment."</p><p><img alt="Group photo of AbilityNet staff at our Company Day" src="/sites/abilitynet.org.uk/files/admin/Group-Shot-Cropped_0.jpg" style="width: 800px; height: 188px; margin: 0px;" /></p><p>Most recently we contributed to the TTC's Annual Diversity in Tech Report. The purpose of the report is to provide a unique lens on diversity and inclusion in technology in the UK, and it enables us to benchmark our progress against other contributors and understand what they are doing to drive progress. You can download last year's <a href=" in Tech Report</a> as a PDF from the TTC website along with information about how to <a href=" the Tech Talent Charter</a>.</p><p>We are always keen to hear from people that share our vision of a digital world accessible to all. You can <a href=" our current opportunities on our website</a> and to be kept up-to-date with the latest news from AbilityNet <a href=" our mailing list</a>.</p><h2>Further reading</h2><p><a href="/about-abilitynet/abilitynet-impact-report-2019">View AbilityNet's Impact Report from 2019</a></p><p><a href=" about our values of integrity, inclusion, innovation and collaboration</a></p><p><a href="/sites/abilitynet.org.uk/files/AbilityNet%20Voluntary%20Reporting%20Framework%202020.docx">Download AbilityNet's Disability Confident Voluntary Reporting Framework for 2020</a></p><p><a href="/interview-adi-latif-consultant-abilitynet-digital-accessibility-services-team">Watch our interview with Adi Latif - a consultant in our Digital Accessibility Services Team</a></p><p><a href="/events">Find our more about AbilityNet events</a> - including our free webinars, accessibility training, our annual IT Volunteers Conference, TechShare Pro and the AbilityNet Tech4Good Awards</p></div></div></div><div class="social-share clearfix"></div> Tue, 18 Aug 2020 09:11:00 +0000 Mark.Gaddes 1850 at Real World Accessibility Stories - Accessibility Manchester’s first event /news-blogs/real-world-accessibility-stories-accessibility-manchesters-first-event <span class="submitted-by">Submitted by Mark.Gaddes on Mon, 13/07/2020 - 08:42</span><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>Daniel Mclaughlan, an Accessibility and Usability Consultant here at AbilityNet, shared their accessibility story at Accessibility Manchester alongside speakers from other organisations including the BBC, Co-op, Everyone Can, HeX Productions and W3C.</p><p><img alt="Profile photo of Daniel Mclauglan" src="/sites/abilitynet.org.uk/files/admin/EbvyarHWoAMe9fO.jpeg" style="margin: 0px; width: 800px; height: 400px;" /></p><p>Profile photo of Daniel Mclaughlan via <a href="; target="_blank">Accessibility Manchester on Twitter</a></p><p>This was Accessibility Manchester’s first event which took place on Thursday 2 July with professionals from a variety of accessibility backgrounds invited to contribute a short video about their experience of accessibility in their careers and personal lives.</p><p>The Accessibility Manchester meet-up group is for content designers, developers and anyone else working in digital and interested in raising awareness about the importance of accessibility.</p><h2>Accessibility has an impact in all areas of our lives</h2><p>Daniel’s interest in accessibility is the result of numerous influences over many years: from meeting their wife, a profoundly deaf author, to studying inclusive design, to volunteering with Kith &amp; Kids, a charity that runs social development projects for young people with autism and learning disabilities. “Finding my role at AbilityNet was very much the perfect marriage of my interest in all things technical and my passion for doing work that benefits people.”</p><p>In their role as an Accessibility and Usability Consultant here at AbilityNet, a typical day for Daniel involves auditing client’s websites, apps and other digital services for digital accessibility. Identifying potential barriers and offering recommendations for remediation.</p><p>Daniel highlighted how the move into lockdown has seen AbilityNet adapt quickly with a fully <a href="/accessibility-services/training-catalogue">remote offering of training courses</a> and other services. Working from home has also raised questions about how we best prioritise our mental wellbeing and use technology effectively to stay connected with each other. “It’s a credit to my colleagues that we’ve been willing to have conversations about how best to support each other.”</p><p>Commenting on the biggest shift in accessibility they’ve seen in recent years, Daniel acknowledges organisations are much more actively willing to adopt accessible practices early on, whether that’s requesting design reviews or design teams requesting training. “There’s certainly a lot more to be done in terms of digital technologies, access and communication support, but I think we’re on the right track and things are moving forwards.”</p><p>Watch Daniel Mclaughlan’s accessibility story, available via YouTube:</p><p><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="; width="560"></iframe></p><h2>More accessibility stories</h2><p>Daniel was joined by other digital professionals who also shared their accessibility stories:</p><p>Sophie Beaumont, Senior Software Engineer for Core Services at the BBC, spoke about their approach to communicating with cross-disciplinary teams and the challenges of scaling components, processes and cultural values while embedding accessibility. A notable success has been their ‘accessibility swarms’ where teams gather to review the accessibility of a feature so that the lessons learned can benefit the organisation as a whole.</p><p>Joanne Schofield, Content Designer from Co-op, spoke about the divide between how we want people to feel about our products and services and what customers actually bring to their interactions with a brand, sharing “People experience all products and services unique to their circumstances... So as designers and researchers we need to emotionally detach ourselves from our products and services to maintain that perspective.”</p><p>Andrew Bromilow, Assistive Technician from Everyone Can highlighted their collaboration with stroke organisations and the benefits of gaming as a way to reduce social isolation. Lockdown has seen many of us consider <a href="/news-blogs/how-use-technology-reduce-social-isolation">how technology can keep us connected</a>. </p><p>Other speakers included Rachel Morgan-Trimmer, Neurodiversity Coach and Consultant from Sparkle Class, Holly Thiele, Accessibility Analyst from Barclays, James Hall, Creative Director of HeX Productions, Hannah Beech, Principal Test Engineer at Foot Asylum, Fred Warburton, Accessibility Lead for Babylon Health, and Charles Hall, W3C Invited Expert.</p><p>The full event recording with every speaker’s accessibility story is available on the <a href="; target="_blank">Accessibility Manchester YouTube channel</a>.</p><h2>Conversations about accessibility</h2><p>Following the presenters sharing their accessibility stories there was a question and answer session which Daniel Mclaughlan contribute to.</p><p>Responding to a question about accessibility progression tracks Daniel highlighted that job descriptions can often be a wishlist of skills, explaining that at AbilityNet we have several teams responsible for supporting our Digital Accessibility Services - Marketing, Sales, and Planning.</p><p>In our Accessibility Team <a href="/careers">we are currently recruiting for consultants</a>. We have typical Junior, Mid, Senior and Principal roles and though technical skills are required, passion speaks volumes. Senior staff members are actively involved in mentoring and client-facing work such as developing an accessibility strategy. While our collaborative approach means that any team member, regardless of seniority is encouraged to contribute to our training and documentation. We also encourage our Consultants to pursue <a href="; target="_blank">IAAP (International Association of Accessibility Professionals)</a> Certification. We also have a Professional Pathway scheme with <a href="; target="_blank">City University</a>.</p><p>On a question about keeping interest in Accessibility Champion Networks Daniel was reminded of the fantastic <a href=" at TechShare Pro 2019 by Samantha Soloway from Verizon Media</a>. They build accessibility into their onboarding process with new hires made aware of the companies’ accessibility approach and given the opportunity to tour their accessibility labs.</p><p>The full event recording including question and answer session is available on the <a href="; target="_blank">Accessibility Manchester YouTube channel</a>.</p><h2>Accessibility Manchester and other accessibility events</h2><p>This month’s Accessibility Manchester event was sponsored by Co-op and organised by <a href="; target="_blank">Dave Cunningham</a>, <a href="; target="_blank">Chris Gibbons</a> and <a href="; target="_blank">Stuart Hull</a>. The full event recording is available on the <a href="; target="_blank">Accessibility Manchester YouTube channel</a>.</p><p>Follow <a href="; target="_blank">Accessibility Manchester on Twitter</a> or follow <a href="; target="_blank">Accessibility Manchester on Eventbrite</a> to be kept up to date about their events – the next is planned to be about accessibility champions and takes place on Thursday 6 August (details to be confirmed).</p><p>Accessibility Manchester isn’t the only meetup group of its kind – the <a href="; target="_blank">Accessibility London meetup group</a> has been running regular events since 2015.</p><p><a href="/techsharepro">TechShare Pro</a> is the UK’s leading accessibility and inclusive design annual conference, bringing digital professionals together to discuss the future of accessibility and inclusive design. <a href=" our mailing list</a> to be kept up-to-date with information about this year’s event.</p><h2>Useful links</h2><p>To stay up-to-date with the latest accessibility, disability and technology news from AbilityNet please <a href=" our mailing list</a>.</p><p>If you are as passionate as we are about digital accessibility <a href="/careers">check out our current vacancies</a> to find out how you can use your skills and experience to help us with our vision of a digital world accessible to all.</p><p>We offer tailored accessibility and usability support to clients from all sectors. <a href="/accessibility-services/speak-to-our-experts">Talk to us</a> about your project and our experts will advise on a bespoke accessibility strategy to meet your requirements.<br /> </p></div></div></div><div class="social-share clearfix"></div> Mon, 13 Jul 2020 07:42:27 +0000 Mark.Gaddes 1826 at Making essential digital communications accessible and inclusive /news-blogs/making-essential-digital-communications-accessible-and-inclusive <span class="submitted-by">Submitted by Mark.Gaddes on Mon, 04/05/2020 - 12:00</span><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>In this time of increasing uncertainty and change, web accessibility and inclusive marketing is more important than ever. </p><p>As organisations take steps to limit travel, cancel or postpone face-to-face appointments and replace in-person events with virtual ones, it’s vitally important that the information you produce online can be accessed and understood by every website user. It’s also critical to ensure your comms don’t alienate or leave anyone behind.</p><p><img alt="Text reads 'Special covid response webinar - 21st May 2-3pm - Making essential digital communications accessible &amp; inclusive" src="/sites/abilitynet.org.uk/files/admin/GAAD%20webinar%20-%20social%20cards-april2020-03.png" style="float: right; width: 450px; height: 225px; margin: 10px 20px;" />On 21st May (Global Accessibility Awareness Day) our very own Robin Christoperson, Head of Digital Inclusion here at Abilitynet, will be joining Texthelp and Radley Yeldar for a webinar on inclusive digital comms. We'll look at the case for building accessible and inclusive websites and digital campaigns and advice on how to do it.</p><p>If you are working to improve your digital comms, boost your brand reputation, and build more inclusive marketing and digital experiences please <a href=" to attend live, or to receive the recording/slides</a>.</p><p><a href=" now for 'Making essential digital communications accessible and inclusive'</a><br /> </p></div></div></div><div class="social-share clearfix"></div> Mon, 04 May 2020 11:00:02 +0000 Mark.Gaddes 1780 at Coronavirus and business as usual (almost) /news-blogs/coronavirus-and-business-usual-almost <span class="submitted-by">Submitted by Mark.Gaddes on Thu, 19/03/2020 - 14:13</span><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><h2><img alt="Profile photo of Gary Moore, AbilityNet CEO, smiling facing the camera" src="/sites/abilitynet.org.uk/files/admin/Gary%20Moore%20social%20ready.jpg" style="float: right; width: 400px; height: 209px;" />A message from Gary Moore, CEO of AbilityNet</h2><p>With so much uncertainty at work, at home and in education, I would like to reassure you that AbilityNet is doing all it can to keep its services open for our many different customers.</p><p>Like many organisations all of AbilityNet's staff and volunteers are now working from home. The good news is that many of them were already home-based. We are very experienced at delivering our services remotely and accessibly, and our infrastructure is designed to support distributed working and collaboration.</p><p>I have laid out more details below, but to a very large extent we can confidently maintain business as usual.</p><p>You may know that we deliver a number of services from a variety of locations across the UK, for a huge range of individuals and organisations:</p><ul><li>Our staff and volunteers provide face-to-face, telephone and remote IT support to disabled and older people in their homes</li><li>Our assessors provide face-to-face and online assessments to students and employees</li><li>Our consultants deliver accessibility consultancy and testing services to some of the largest brands in the world, sometimes from their offices, but usually delivered remotely</li><li>We run online and face-to-face events including free webinars, the Tech4Good Awards, TechShare Pro and an annual IT Volunteers conference</li><li>Our website offers free resources and expert information about disability, technology and accessibility</li></ul><p>There's a more detailed round up for each service below, but what they have in common is that we have always put accessibility and the needs of our clients at the heart of our work, and are used to working remotely.</p><p>As well as the hard work and commitment of our staff and volunteers we rely on accessible tools which help us collaborate and connect.</p><p>At the heart of our day-to-day working toolkit is Office 365, with its many accessibility and sharing features, using Teams for internal communications and Sharepoint for sharing documents. We use the highly-accessible Zoom for our paid-for and free webinars and use tools such as Confluence for internal knowledge-sharing and PeakOn for employee support.</p><p>We also make sure we consider any reasonable adjustments our staff need to work comfortably at home, and our IT team ensures that all our systems are secure and efficient.</p><p>I hope this is of interest and reassures you that we are ready and able to help you with your projects and challenges in the weeks and months ahead.</p><p>Wishing you all the best in these difficult times.</p><p>Gary Moore</p><p>CEO, AbilityNet</p><hr /><h2>AbilityNet Services Update</h2><p>Given such a wide customer base we thought it helpful to summarise the current position for our each of our services.</p><h3>Digital Accessibility Services</h3><ul><li>Most of our work is conducted remotely by a team that is experienced in working from home or other locations beyond our offices.</li><li>This includes accessibility testing and audits, consultancy and expert support on projects.</li><li>We use online meetings in Teams and Zoom to share findings, deliver free webinars and provide training - all of which have relevant accessibility features.</li><li>Some clients do ask us to work on-site, often for security reasons. We know this could be an issue if offices are forced to close but we are confident we can find ways to support them as they grapple with the challenges ahead.</li><li>In particular we can help you support any staff who need to make adjustments or deal with accessibility issues.</li><li><a href="/accessibility-services/speak-to-our-experts">Please do get in touch if you have any questions about our accessibility services</a>.   </li></ul><h3>Student DSA Assessments</h3><ul><li>We deliver face-to-face assessments in 11 centres across the UK to anyone who is eligible for Disabled Students Allowances (DSAs).</li><li>Many students are concerned about attending face-to-face sessions which is why we also have a highly effective remote service. This optional feature of the DSA service has been approved in current circumstances by the Student Loans Company.</li><li>Our assessors are able to provide confidential video-based services even when working outside our office locations.</li><li><a href="/DSA/book-your-dsa-needs-assessment">You can request a remote assessment when booking a DSA assessment</a>.      </li></ul><h3>HE Services</h3><ul><li>As well as support for students we provide a range of information for university staff.</li><li>This includes disability advisers to help them support students as well as digital teams and others concerned with delivering accessible and inclusive educational services.</li><li>Our popular <a href="/DSA/sign-tech-demo-day">face-to-face tech demo days</a> will be shifted to online sessions.</li><li>We also have highly popular <a href="/accessibility-services/digital-accessibility-he-and-fe/accessibility-and-me-awareness-raising-training-university-bristol">awareness-raising workshops</a> for staff which can also be delivered online.</li><li><a href="/accessibility-services/digital-accessibility-he-and-fe/speak-our-he-and-fe-experts">Speak to our team about running online training for your staff</a>.        </li></ul><h3>Workplace Assessments</h3><ul><li>The organisations we support with already use face-to-face and remote options to enable our staff to support their employees.</li><li>Many of our assessors are able to provide confidential video-based services when not in our office locations and which can be accessed from behind most firewalls.</li><li><a href="/workplace/request-workplace-assessment">You can request a remote service when booking a workplace assessment</a>.</li></ul><h3>IT Support At Home/Home Visits</h3><ul><li>Given the vulnerable nature of the clients we work with we have taken the difficult <a href="/news-blogs/coronavirus-suspension-abilitynet-home-visit-service">decision to suspend home visits by our volunteers</a>.</li><li>Technology will become even more vital if older and disabled people are to be asked to quarantine themselves. We can and do deliver free support remotely but we know that may people will not feel confident about that.</li><li>We are working closely with our volunteer network and charity partners to make sure they are in touch with the people they support and, wherever possible, we are helping people to access remote support.</li><li>Please contact our helpline on 0300 180 0028 or get in touch <a href=" our Facebook page</a> if you have any questions.</li></ul><h3>Events</h3><ul><li>We continue to run a programme of free webinars - the next one is on 31 March <a href="/webinars/free-webinar-technology-support-stroke-survivors-0">Technology Help for Stroke Survivors and their Carers</a>.</li><li>The launch of this year's <a href=" Tech4Good Awards</a> on 1 May will now be online only. Face-to-face events planned for July and September continue to be planned but will of course be kept under review.</li><li>The IT Volunteer Conference we planned to run with RNIB in June has been cancelled and we are instead looking to run a series of webinars and online activities during Volunteers Week to inform, engage and celebrate technology and volunteering.</li><li><a href="/techsharepro2019">TechShare Pro</a>, 16/17/18 November, London - we’re working closely with the main sponsor Microsoft and the Olympic Park venue, Plexal, to manage the planning process.</li></ul><hr /><h2>Looking for help?</h2><ul><li>We specialise in helping disabled and older people use technology at home, at work and in education.    </li><li>Whatever your question please feel free to ask for our help.</li><li>Call our free helpline during office hours on 0300 180 0028.</li><li>Check out our factsheets and other <a href="/free-resources">free online resources</a> including free and recorded webinars.</li><li>Use <a href=" Computer My Way</a> to learn more about how to adapt any computer to meet your needs.</li><li><a href=" in touch on our Facebook page if you have any questions</a>.</li></ul></div></div></div><div class="social-share clearfix"></div> Thu, 19 Mar 2020 14:13:04 +0000 Mark.Gaddes 1735 at Coronavirus: Disabled Student Allowances (DSA) Needs Assessments available via online video call /news-blogs/coronavirus-disabled-student-allowances-dsa-needs-assessments-available-online-video-call <span class="submitted-by">Submitted by Mark.Gaddes on Wed, 11/03/2020 - 09:21</span><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p><big>In response to the coronavirus Student Finance England has announced that it is possible for students to access their DSA Needs Assessment remotely. AbilityNet has run video-based online assessments in workplace and education settings for some time and can provide a full service online.</big></p><h2>Having your DSA Needs Assessment at a DSA Centre</h2><p>AbilityNet operates assessments for Disabled Students Allowances (DSA) in various locations around the UK, and has staff delivering accessibility and other services based in several offices.</p><p>These services and offices remain open for the time being, but we continue to check the advice of the UK Government and will announce any further decisions via the usual channels.</p><h2>Having your DSA Needs Assessment via an online video call</h2><p>Video calls can be just as effective for students to meet with a professional assessor and discuss their needs. They are fully confidential and can be supplemented with phone calls if follow up is required.</p><p>If students would prefer to complete their DSA Needs Assessment via an online video call rather than visiting a DSA Centre in person this can be arranged, please mention your DSA Needs Assessment preference - online or in person - when you <a href="/DSA/book-your-dsa-needs-assessment">speak with our booking team</a>.</p><h2>Other AbilityNet services</h2><p>On 10 March 2020, after careful consideration, we made the decision to temporarily suspend our home visit volunteer service with immediate effect for 4 weeks.</p><p>Read our statement about the <a href="/news-blogs/coronavirus-suspension-abilitynet-home-visit-service">suspension of AbilityNet home visit volunteer service</a> for details of how you can access our IT support remotely during this time.</p><p>Other AbilityNet services and offices remain open for the time being, but we continue to check the advice of the UK Government and will announce any further decisions via the usual channels.</p></div></div></div><div class="social-share clearfix"></div> Wed, 11 Mar 2020 09:21:01 +0000 Mark.Gaddes 1722 at How to make your documents and content accessible - New Document Remediation Service /news-blogs/how-to-make-your-documents-and-content-accessible <span class="submitted-by">Submitted by Mark.Gaddes on Tue, 10/03/2020 - 08:00</span><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>In most settings it's mandatory to meet the required standards of accessibility for documents and we understand the biggest challenge you might face is the sheer volume of files created back when accessibility considerations were less of a priority.</p><p>It can seem a daunting task, but we can help with the heavy lifting - offering a new Document Remediation service for various file types including Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Adobe PDF, ePub, DAISY, as well as various photo and media file formats.</p><h2>Are the documents you share accessible to all users?</h2><p>Many organisations have vast estates of documents that hold current value for users but were created without consideration for those with diverse access needs. For many education providers, public sector organisations and other highly regulated organisations this poses a significant challenge.</p><p>It's a good question to ask yourself - 'Is the document I'm about to share accessible to all users?'</p><p><img alt="An illustration of a person using a magnifying glass to inspect a document" src="/sites/abilitynet.org.uk/files/admin/audit-3737447_1920.jpg" style="width: 775px; height: 251px;" /></p><p>With our document remediation service we take your existing documents and complete checks on the content and make adjustments to ensure they meet the required standards of accessibility, and are appropriate for everyone including disabled people and those who use assistive technology.</p><p><a href="/accessibility-services/speak-our-experts">Contact us about our Document Remediation service</a></p><h2>About Document Remediation</h2><p>Document Remediation involves taking your existing documents and ensuring that they meet the required standards of accessibility. Consider a screen reader user who has the content of a document read aloud to them, or someone with hearing loss who would need audio information communicated to them in a different way. We can help you ensure your documents are accessible to all users.</p><p>The types of checks we make include ensuring you have an appropriate heading structure, textual image descriptions, correctly tagged lists and tables with IDs, decorative images marked as artefacts, ensuring sufficient colour contrast and much more.</p><p>We offer Document Remediation services for a range of file types detailed earlier. The content we are checking ranges from complex STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) content and detailed tables to annual company reports. We are able to check and make adjustments to ensure scanned PDFs, forms and static pages are accessible.</p><h2>Using our Document Remediation service</h2><p><img alt="An icon of a document with a pencil below it" src="/sites/abilitynet.org.uk/files/admin/file-2389211_1280.png" style="float: right; width: 350px; height: 349px; margin-left: 15px; margin-right: 15px;" />In most settings it is mandatory for an organisation to ensure the accessibility of the content in the documents it shares. If you have a vast estate of documents the task can seem insurmountable which is where we are able to support.</p><p>We are different to other Document Remediation service providers in that we can work in multiple languages and use diverse user testers to ensure your documents are accessible to disabled people and those with diverse access needs. All documents are checked by screen reader users.</p><p>Our testing complies with the techniques developed for the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG).</p><p><a href="/accessibility-services/speak-our-experts">Enquire about our Document Remediation service</a></p><h2>Accessible content first time, every time</h2><p>You will find more information about Document Remediation on our website along with details of our <a href="/accessibility-services/products-and-services">full range of digital accessibility products and services</a>.</p><p>Along with offering Document Remediation we're also keen to help your organisation 'shift left' and so April through June 2020 we will host events and publish content offering advice on creating accessible content first time, every time.</p><p>We plan to host a free-to-attend webinar, training, and publish content offering top tips, best practice advice and much more - so make sure you’re on our mailing list.</p><p><a href="/sign-up-for-our-newsletter">Join our mailing list</a></p></div></div></div><div class="social-share clearfix"></div> Tue, 10 Mar 2020 08:00:00 +0000 Mark.Gaddes 1713 at A great excuse to do some shopping - AmazonSmile /news-blogs/great-excuse-do-some-shopping-amazonsmile <span class="submitted-by">Submitted by Mark.Gaddes on Tue, 25/02/2020 - 09:30</span><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p><img alt="AmazonSmile logo" src="/sites/abilitynet.org.uk/files/admin/AmazonSmile.jpg" style="float: right; width: 400px; height: 225px;" />If you don’t do this already AmazonSmile is a really easy way to shop at Amazon and donate to AbilityNet at the same time, at no extra cost.</p><p>It’s really simple - when you shop at Amazon via <a href=" AmazonSmile link</a> rather than the normal Amazon site, 0.5% of the sale from qualifying purchases will be donated by Amazon to AbilityNet without any impact on your pocket.</p><h2>How your donations help us</h2><p>AbilityNet is the leading UK charity for disability and technology. We support people of any age, living with any disability or impairment to use technology to achieve their goals at home, at work and in education. We do this by providing specialist consultancy, assessment services, free resources and we also have a network of volunteers that provide support to people remotely and in their homes.</p><p>As a charity, the revenue from our expert paid-for services is used to support our free services and charitable operations. In choosing to work with or support us you are enabling us to help people with diverse access needs to fully participate in education, work and life - combating isolation and loneliness, and increasing independence. AmazonSmile is a great way to support us with no associated cost and minimal effort. Where someone can <a href="/support-us/how-to-donate-to-abilitynet">donate directly to our cause</a> it is appreciated.</p><h2>About AmazonSmile</h2><p><img alt="Amazon logo on a smartphone screen" src="/sites/abilitynet.org.uk/files/admin/christian-wiediger-rymh7EZPqRs-unsplash.jpg" style="margin-right: 38px; margin-left: 38px; float: right; width: 300px; height: 200px;" />AmazonSmile is a simple and automatic way for you to support a charity of your choice every time you shop, at no cost to you. When you shop at <a href=";, you’ll find the exact same low prices, vast selection and convenient shopping experience as at amazon.co.uk, with the added bonus that Amazon will donate a portion of the purchase price to your selected charity.</p><h2>How do I shop at AmazonSmile?</h2><p>To shop at AmazonSmile simply go to <a href="; from the web browser on your computer or mobile device. You may also want to <a href="; target="_blank">add a bookmark</a> to smile.amazon.co.uk to make it even easier to return to and start your shopping at AmazonSmile.</p><div style="background:#eeeeee;border:1px solid #cccccc;padding:15px 15px;"><strong>Please note:</strong> any queries about AmazonSmile are best addressed to Amazon in the first instance, as are questions about items you are wanting to purchase, orders placed, returns, etc. AbilityNet is simply enrolled in AmazonSmile to receive donations as a charitable organisation. Visit <a href=" Help</a> for assistance with orders, contact information, returns and refunds, etc.</div><h2>Which products on AmazonSmile are eligible for charitable donations?</h2><p>Millions of products on AmazonSmile are eligible for donations to charities by Amazon. You will see eligible products marked “Eligible for smile.amazon.co.uk donation” on their product detail pages. Recurring Subscribe-and-Save purchases and subscription renewals are not currently eligible.</p><h2>Can I use my existing Amazon.co.uk account on AmazonSmile?</h2><p>Yes, you use the same account on amazon.co.uk and AmazonSmile. Your shopping cart, Wish List, wedding or baby registry, and other account settings are also the same.</p><h2>How do I select a charitable organisation to support when shopping on AmazonSmile?</h2><p>On your first visit to <a href="; you need to select a charitable organisation to receive donations from eligible purchases before you begin shopping. Amazon will remember your selection, and then every eligible purchase you make at smile.amazon.co.uk will result in a donation. AmazonSmile will occasionally contact you about donation amounts disbursed to your chosen charity or about the programme.</p><h2>How can AbilityNet help you with your technology?</h2><p>We provide a range of free services and resources to help people to achieve their goals.</p><ul><li><a href=" our Advice and Information Helpline</a> on 0800 269 545. Our friendly, knowledgeable staff will discuss any kind of computer or IT problem with you and we will do our best to come up with a solution. We’re open Monday to Friday during UK office hours.</li><li><a href=" a home visit or remote support</a> from our network of volunteers who can help if you are having technical issues with a device or want support to complete a task using technology.</li><li><a href=" Computer My Way</a> is a free interactive guide to all the accessibility features built into every major smartphone, desktop computer, laptops and tablet device.</li></ul></div></div></div><div class="social-share clearfix"></div> Tue, 25 Feb 2020 09:30:13 +0000 Mark.Gaddes 1697 at Making gaming accessible to the masses /news-blogs/making-gaming-accessible-masses <span class="submitted-by">Submitted by Mark.Gaddes on Fri, 10/01/2020 - 14:46</span><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>At <a href="/techsharepro2019">TechShare Pro 2019</a> we were pleased to have on our Accessible Gaming panel Lauren Moore of the BBC, Mark Friend of Sony Playstation and accessibility specialist Ian Hamilton.</p><p>TechShare Pro is the leading UK accessibility and inclusive design conference. With many senior and influential people in attendance our panelists spoke about the importance of making sure 'fun' and entertainment is accessible. We can't ignore the importance of disabled people being able to complete daily tasks, such as online banking and groceries shopping, but entertainment plays a vital role in good mental health and enabling human connections.</p><h2>Investing in accessible gaming</h2><p><img alt="Ian Hamilton on stage at TechShare Pro 2019 speaking about Logitech's Adaptive Gaming Kit" src="/sites/abilitynet.org.uk/files/admin/fe5f43a6-bc59-4761-83c0-509888c53b87.JPG" style="margin-right: 15px; margin-left: 15px; float: right; width: 400px; height: 267px;" />Ian Hamilton has been working as an accessibility specialist in the gaming field for some time, and is well known for his efforts helping studios to create inclusive games. Within the last few years Ian has seen an increasing focus on accessibility within the community, and speaking at TechShare Pro 2019 about the significant changes within the last year he commented, "This isn't an accident - these are companies that have dedicated, full-time accessibility staff."</p><p>It was quite serendipitous that the day before Ian was speaking at TechShare Pro the <a href=" Accessibility Guidelines</a> were released. Also within the week prior to the conference the <a href=" Adaptive Gaming Kit</a> was put on-sale, designed to make gaming more accessible to disabled people and described as the 'most extensive kit on the market' of its kind. The price of the kit was noted by Ian as being 'very affordable' compared to other similar items on the market. The <a href=" Superbowl advert</a>, which cost an estimated $9 million, is another great example from Microsoft of the recent steps taken to educate people about the importance of accessibility. It's a sign of the efforts being made within the gaming community to put accessibility at the forefront of people's minds.</p><p>There's still a way to go though - Ian mentioned the dispute earlier this year that started online when one person from the community commented that accessibility destroys the ability for game creators to be creative. A swift response from <a href=" Barlog</a>, that was endorsed by others, corrected what people might otherwise assume is a shared sentiment:</p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en" xml:lang="en">Accessibility has never and will never be a compromise to my vision.</p>— Cory Barlog (@corybarlog) <a href=" 7, 2019</a></blockquote><script async="" src="; charset="utf-8"></script><h2>Being an Accessibility Champion in gaming</h2><p>Lauren Moore is a Design Researcher who, at TechShare Pro 2019, highlighted the BBC's ongoing journey to create highly accessible and inclusive games. Lauren was attending and speaking at our event in her role as a <a href=" Accessibility Champion</a> - part of a growing network of people who champion accessibility and share relevant knowledge across BBC departments, teams and beyond.</p><p><img alt="Lauren Moore on stage at TechShare Pro speaking about BBC Games" src="/sites/abilitynet.org.uk/files/admin/f1d32fe1-92a9-44ce-933d-45fa659e5288.JPG" style="margin-left: 15px; margin-right: 15px; float: right; width: 400px; height: 267px;" />Lauren detailed the accessibility journey her team are currently on with their online games for children, which started when the need for guidelines was identified. Although the BBC own the user interface internally they commision the development and too-often received games for testing which did not have accessible gameplay. "It's like inviting a child to a party and not letting them in." said Lauren at TechShare Pro, who hated the idea of letting children down having spent time empathising with their needs.</p><p>Although Lauren and her team do continue to have some day-to-day challenges - including the very quick turnaround on their games which limits them to 1 day of user testing - they have been able to develop <a href=" GEL</a> - their Global Experience Language which describes a minimum level of accessibility a game must achieve to be published. They are also currently planning a research piece with 3 tiers to further develop the accessibility of their games which will involve home visit interviews with 20 families with disabled children under the age of 10 and interviews with industry specialists and business stakeholders.</p><h2>Accessible gaming how-to</h2><p><img alt="Mark Friend from Sony Playstation on stage at TechShare Pro 2019" src="/sites/abilitynet.org.uk/files/admin/c6672fd3-2c22-46ad-981d-93cdf514bb65.JPG" style="margin-left: 15px; margin-right: 15px; float: right; width: 400px; height: 267px;" />Attendees of TechShare Pro 2019 were very fortunate to receive a hands-on walkthrough of an accessibility review for a game from Mark Friend who is the Principal User Researcher and Accessibility at Sony Playstation. Mark described how they have 4 internal pillars for testing at Sony Playstation: their guidelines which have seen as many as 41 draft iterations, testing which involves bringing in real-life users to play a game and feedback, workshops and reviews.</p><p>The aim in the gaming sector, as it should be in any sector, is to consider accessibility needs from the beginning. Considerations can include those for people who have issues receiving a stimulus, those with issues processing and determining a response and also those with issues providing an output.</p><p>At TechShare Pro Mark shared some of the common best practices in games which include communicating information in multiple ways i.e. red and green for good and bad, but also the plus and minus symbols. It's also important to offer flexibility - have multiple solutions for an action to allow as many people as possible to enjoy the gaming experience. When doing a review Mark and his team will consider colour, contrast, audio, text and userinterface, subtitles, controls, difficulty and assists. Further to this they will also look a tutorials, menus, save systems and online communication. It was enjoyable to see Mark do a live accessibility review of a game on-stage.</p><h2>Further reading</h2><p><a href="/news-blogs/accessibility-and-games-design-interview-ian-hamilton-video-game-accessibility-specialist">Interview with Ian Hamilton, video game accessibility specialist and advocate</a></p><p><a href="/news-blogs/5-ways-accessibility-video-games-evolving">5 ways accessibility in video games is evolving</a></p><p><a href="/news-blogs/xbox-adaptive-controller-gaming-everyone">The Xbox Adaptive Controller - Gaming for Everyone</a></p><p><a href="/techsharepro2019">TechShare Pro 2019 - full programme and details</a></p></div></div></div><div class="social-share clearfix"></div> Fri, 10 Jan 2020 14:46:10 +0000 Mark.Gaddes 1659 at Accessibility for designers and developers /news-blogs/accessibility-designers-and-developers <span class="submitted-by">Submitted by Mark.Gaddes on Fri, 03/01/2020 - 09:05</span><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>Learning accessibility considerations can help your organisation to shift left, preventing issues which can otherwise be costly to fix, both in terms of time and resources. Plus adhering to best practice will improve the user experience for everyone, including those with diverse access needs.</p><p>Embed accessibility within your organisation and upskill your team with training delivered by our experts. Throughout 2020 we will be offering a variety of courses which you can attend live or access the recordings of. Our first training courses in January and February will provide an introduction to the key aspects of web accessibility and inclusive design, relevant to web designers and web developers.</p><p><a href="/sign-up-for-our-newsletter">Sign up for our newsletter</a> to be notified of upcoming training and webinars.</p><h2><img alt="Illustration on paper of website design layout options" src="/sites/abilitynet.org.uk/files/admin/Illustration%20on%20paper%20of%20website%20design%20layout%20options.jpg" style="margin: 15px 30px; float: right; width: 300px; height: 200px;" />Accessibility for designers</h2><p>An introduction to the key aspects of web accessibility and inclusive design, relevant to web designers. As an attendee you will learn accessibility topics and best practices including use of colour and colour contrast, use of graphical text, scalable layouts, navigation design, icons, designing for mobile and much more.</p><p><big><strong>Date:</strong></big> 30 January 2020 - 13:00 to 14:30 GMT</p><p><big><strong>Location:</strong></big> Online - this course is delivered via the Zoom platform</p><p><big><strong>Price:</strong></big> From £99 including VAT</p><p><big><a href="/training/accessibility-for-designers">Book Now - 'Accessibility for designers' training</a></big></p><p> </p><h2><img alt="A laptop with web code on screen" src="/sites/abilitynet.org.uk/files/admin/A%20laptop%20with%20web%20code%20on%20screen.jpg" style="margin: 15px 30px; float: right; width: 300px; height: 200px;" />Accessibility for developers</h2><p>An introduction to the key aspects of web accessibility and inclusive design, relevant to web developers. As an attendee you will learn accessibility topics and best practices including key techniques for developing accessible modal windows and custom widgets, progressive enhancement, WAI-ARIA and much more.</p><p><big><strong>Date:</strong></big> 6, 13 and 20 February 2020 - 13:00 to 14:30 GMT</p><p><big><strong>Location:</strong></big> Online - this course is delivered via the Zoom platform</p><p><big><strong>Price:</strong></big> From £240 including VAT</p><p><big><a href="/training/accessibility-for-developers">Book Now - 'Accessibility for developers' training</a></big></p><p> </p><h2>Bespoke Training</h2><p>Does your team have specific training needs? Along with our online training courses we also offer in-person training and can deliver sessions for your organisation - offering a tailored experience to meet your specific needs. <a href="/accessibility-services/speak-our-experts">Contact us</a> about our bespoke training options.</p><h2>Free Webinars</h2><p>We also host <a href="/free-resources/webinars">free webinars</a> throughout the year which contain useful information and advice for disabled people, their colleagues, families and friends, but also professionals who are looking to ensure their products and services are built with accessibility, usability and inclusivity in mind


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News and Blog en Breaking barriers: how Apple's new voice accessibility improvements address critical needs <span class="submitted-by">Submitted by Guest Blogger on Wed, 22/05/2024 - 12:03</span><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><h2>Guest blog: Colin Hughes</h2><p><strong>Colin is a former BBC producer who campaigns for greater access and affordability of technology for disabled people. Colin is a regular contributor to <a href=" August, I wrote an opinion piece for influential tech industry news site <a href=" Register</a>, highlighting a significant issue affecting 250 million people worldwide: the lack of support for non-standard speech in Apple’s voice recognition technology.</p><p><img alt="Professional microphone set up" src="; style="border-width: 0px; border-style: solid; margin: 0px; float: right; width: 500px; height: 335px;" />This challenge is faced by individuals with acquired or progressive conditions such as cerebral palsy, motor neurone disease, those recovering from strokes, and my own condition, muscular dystrophy.</p><p>Despite the advancements in AI and voice recognition technologies, these individuals are often excluded, unable to benefit fully from innovations meant to make life easier.</p><h2>Issues with voice recognition systems</h2><p>In my Register article, I identified several key problems with existing voice recognition systems:</p><h3>Lack of adaptability</h3><p>Most voice recognition systems were designed with a narrow focus, failing to account for the diverse speech patterns of users with non-standard speech. This made the technology inaccessible to many who could have benefited from it the most.</p><h3>Insufficient customisation</h3><p>Voice control systems lacked the ability to incorporate custom vocabularies or handle complex words, a crucial feature for those whose speech patterns differ significantly from typical users. This limitation often rendered voice commands ineffective and frustrating.</p><h3>Exclusion from innovation</h3><p>Despite the promise of AI, individuals with speech impairments were often excluded from the benefits of technological advancements. The failure to consider their needs perpetuated a digital divide, leaving a significant portion of the population without access to transformative tools.</p><p>In response to these issues, I have been a <a href=" advocate</a> for more inclusive voice technology, consistently calling for enhancements that would make voice recognition accessible to everyone, regardless of their speech patterns. This advocacy included direct appeals to tech giants like Apple, urging them to lead the way in creating more inclusive technology.</p><p>In March, here in a blog on the AbilityNet website, I expressed great hope for <a href=" intelligence</a> and how it can be leveraged to help with making voice technology more accessible on Apple devices.</p><div class="special-container" style="background:#f3f3f2;border-left:10px solid #ffcc00;padding:20px 30px;"><strong><img alt="Older couple looking at smartphone smiling Text reads: Free Webinar How to get help with your digital devices Thurs 6 June 1pm BST" src="/sites/abilitynet.org.uk/files/admin/Volunteer%20Webinar%20-%20people.png" style="border-width: 0px; border-style: solid; margin: 0px; float: right; width: 400px; height: 225px;" />Free webinar: How to get help with your digital devices - with BT Group</strong><br /><br />In the webinar with AbilityNet speakers alongside BT Group, you'll discover:<br /><br />- Simple ways to learn how to use your devices<br />- Tips for assistive technology that can help with hearing, visual, motor and cognitive impairments - including accessing and using the tools that are already present on many common digital devices<br />- How to get help where you live from an AbilityNet or BT Group volunteer<br /><br />Come along on Thursday 6 June 2024 between 1pm - 2pm BST.<br /><br /><br /><a class="inline-styles-button" href="; style="background:#ffcc00;color:#2c2a29;font-size:24px;line-height:29px;padding:20px 28px;">Register for the webinar</a></div><div class="special-container" style="background:#f3f3f2;border-left:10px solid #ffcc00;padding:20px 30px;"> </div><h2>Apple's latest Accessibility announcements</h2><p>I can't read the future but last week, my persistence paid off. Apple announced significant voice accessibility improvements that directly address the concerns I raised. Here’s how:</p><h3><img alt="Man speaking into phone" src="/sites/abilitynet.org.uk/files/admin/man%20with%20tech.jpg" style="border-width: 0px; border-style: solid; margin: 0px; float: right; width: 500px; height: 357px;" />Listen for Atypical Speech</h3><p>Apple's new "Listen for Atypical Speech" feature uses on-device AI to recognise the unique speech patterns of users with acquired or progressive conditions. This groundbreaking technology ensures that people who have non-standard speech can now have their voices accurately understood and responded to by their devices. By leveraging on-device AI, Apple ensures privacy and efficiency, making this feature both secure and effective.</p><h3>Enhanced Voice Control</h3><p><a href=" Control </a>has also received a major upgrade with the ability to support custom vocabularies and complex words. This is a development I have been advocating for since Voice Control first launched five years ago. The ability to customise vocabularies ensures that users can communicate effectively with their devices, regardless of the specific words or phrases they use. This enhancement should be a game-changer for those whose speech patterns include unique or complex terminology.</p><h3>A step forward for inclusion</h3><p>These improvements mark a significant step forward in making technology more inclusive. Apple’s commitment to addressing the needs of users with non-standard speech is commendable and demonstrates the power of advocacy and the impact of listening to user feedback. As someone who has been at the forefront of highlighting these issues, I couldn’t be happier to see these changes come to fruition. </p><h3>Other developments</h3><p>Apple also announced a slew of other accessibility improvements coming to Apple devices later this year, including:</p><ul><li>Eye Tracking: This new feature will allow iPhone and iPad users with physical disabilities to control their devices just by looking at them, using a new iOS gaze system similar to Vision Pro.</li><li>Vocal Shortcuts: Users can assign custom action phrases to launch shortcuts and perform complicated multi-step actions when those phrases are spoken aloud.</li></ul><p>Additionally, Apple announced a series of smaller accessibility enhancements, such as new voices for VoiceOver narration, a Hover Typing option that enlarges the current text field content during editing, access to the Magnifier app’s Detection Mode with the iPhone 15 action button, and improvements to Braille input.</p><h2>The importance of persistent lobbying</h2><p>The announcement of these new voice accessibility features is a testament to the importance of advocacy and the impact of persistent lobbying. Few have been more vocal about these issues than I have, and it is gratifying to see that my efforts have helped bring about meaningful change. Apple's new voice accessibility improvements are not just a win for those with non-standard speech; they are a win for inclusivity and innovation.</p><p>I’m one of millions of people who most need the benefits of voice control, but my atypical speech has sometimes made it hard to make myself understood by Siri and Voice Control. </p><p>The set of voice accessibility enhancements announced last week are the biggest breakthroughs I have seen to date, and I’m really grateful to Apple for listening. </p><p>These changes will literally change my life, and the lives of others who have faced the same challenges.</p><p>As we celebrate these advancements, it is crucial to continue pushing for further improvements and ensuring that technology serves everyone. For now, I’m celebrating, thrilled that Apple has listened and taken significant steps to make voice recognition technology accessible to all.</p><p>You won’t be able to try the new features just yet. They will first become available when iOS 18 public beta is released, likely at the beginning of July. They will be fully available to everyone in the autumn with the full release of Apple’s updated operating systems, including iOS 18, iPadOS, and macOS.</p><p>Apple hasn’t said whether some of the new features requiring AI will be restricted to newer Apple devices.</p><p>Read more about Apple's accessibility announcements here: <a href=" Newsroom</a>.</p><p><strong>This article was written by Colin Hughes. All views are his own freely expressed opinions. Colin is a former BBC producer who campaigns for greater access and affordability of technology for disabled people.</strong></p><div class="special-container" style="background:#f3f3f2;border-left:10px solid #ffcc00;padding:20px 30px;"><strong>Need advice about how to make your device easier to use?</strong></div><div class="special-container" style="background:#f3f3f2;border-left:10px solid #ffcc00;padding:20px 30px;">Our simple guides on our <a href=" Computer My Way website</a> give you free, step-by-step instructions on how to adapt your phone, computer or tablet to meet your needs. You can search for a specific need (e.g. making text larger) or filter the guides based on your symptoms (e.g. hand tremor) or condition (e.g. dyslexia).</div><div class="special-container" style="background:#f3f3f2;border-left:10px solid #ffcc00;padding:20px 30px;"><a class="inline-styles-button" href="; style="background:#ffcc00;color:#2c2a29;font-size:14px;line-height:18px;padding:12px 20px;">Visit My Computer My Way</a></div><h3>Additional related content</h3><ul><li>Find out about assistive technology in our <a href=" to use assistive technology at work, in education and at home' training</a></li><li><a href=" more about assistive technology</a></li><li><a href=" out about hearing assistive technology from our webinar</a></li><li><a href=" to our TechShare Procast - AbilityNet's podcast</a></li></ul></div></div></div><div class="social-share clearfix"></div> Wed, 22 May 2024 11:03:47 +0000 Guest Blogger 2965 at Accessible digital technology for wellbeing /news-blogs/accessible-digital-technology-wellbeing <span class="submitted-by">Submitted by Guest Blogger on Mon, 15/04/2024 - 12:08</span><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p><strong>Guest blog: Written by PMAC</strong></p><p>We’re a world obsessed with technology. It’s everywhere, and it can’t really be escaped anymore. Whether it’s your toddler or grandma, they’re surrounded by different types of technology, and while this has its downfalls, access to such great tech has its many benefits. </p><p><img alt="Two women in workplace meeting room smiling, with laptops in front of them" src="/sites/abilitynet.org.uk/files/admin/wellbeingblog.jpg" style="border-width: 0px; border-style: solid; margin: 0px; float: right; width: 400px; height: 267px;" />Since the creation of social media, forums, videos, and virtual meeting spaces, you can now connect and socialise with someone on the other side of the world in real-time.</p><p>Vital support such as mental health counselling and even speaking with a GP can now be accomplished from the comfort of a sofa, bed, or even while on holiday. </p><p>This easy connectivity is particularly beneficial when it comes to mental health support, as it provides access to online communities where empathy, understanding, and mutual support thrive. </p><h2>How digital technology can connect people to a community </h2><p>Virtual support groups, mental health apps, and online forums exemplify how digital technology can serve as a lifeline, connecting individuals to communities that resonate with their experiences and challenges. For many, these digital spaces offer the anonymity and safety needed to discuss their feelings and seek advice openly. </p><p>These digital platforms can cultivate a wonderful sense of belonging, community and safety. <a href="/news-blogs/creative-ways-connect-diverse-communities">Community groups</a> and forums, even some influencers, offer a space where individuals feel seen, heard, and understood. </p><p>The shared experiences within these communities can validate feelings and encourage positive steps towards well-being. Hearing stories of positive change can help others see the light at the end of a very dark tunnel and possibly even save a life.</p><p>Despite being between strangers, these digital connections are vital for daily support and motivation, reminding individuals that they are not alone in their mental and emotional wellbeing journeys. </p><h2>Digital technology and access to modern healthcare </h2><p>It’s not just the community aspect that comes with technology; it’s the wealth of resources it holds. With just a quick search, those in need can find videos, podcasts, eBooks, one-pagers, and even have a free chat with a trained crisis counsellor. These resources can be a safety device for people on long waiting lists or not yet ready to seek face-to-face support. </p><p>Telehealth services have emerged as a vital component, offering remote consultations with healthcare professionals via video, phone, or messaging. You can have appointments with your GP via video call, have CBT (cognitive behavioural therapy) over the phone, or request a prescription via text message. </p><div class="special-container" style="background:#f3f3f2;border-left:10px solid #ffcc00;padding:20px 30px;"><strong>AbilityNet's resources about mental health</strong></div><div class="special-container" style="background:#f3f3f2;border-left:10px solid #ffcc00;padding:20px 30px;">Download free factsheets from the AbilityNet website on topics including <a href="/factsheets/mental-health-and-computing">Mental Health and computing</a> and <a href="/factsheets/how-computers-can-help-manage-stress">How computers can help manage stress</a>. <a href="/news-blogs/easy-read-versions-free-disability-and-technology-factsheets-now-available">Easy Read versions</a> of many of our factsheets are also available.</div><div class="special-container" style="background:#f3f3f2;border-left:10px solid #ffcc00;padding:20px 30px;">Recorded training: <a href="/training/disability-awareness-training-removing-mental-health-barriers">Disability Awareness Training - Removing mental health barriers</a></div><div class="special-container" style="background:#f3f3f2;border-left:10px solid #ffcc00;padding:20px 30px;">Free webinar playback: <a href="/webinars/employee-support-and-adjustments-age-covid">Employee adjustments in the time of Covid</a></div><div class="special-container" style="background:#f3f3f2;border-left:10px solid #ffcc00;padding:20px 30px;">Blog: Anxiety and Technology: <a href="/news-blogs/anxiety-and-technology-positive-and-negative-effects">The positive and negative effects</a></div><p>This innovation has proved invaluable, especially for those in remote areas, those with mobility challenges, or those with specific mental health conditions, as it ensures that high-quality healthcare is just a few clicks away. </p><p>The anonymity and privacy offered by <a href="/news-blogs/benefits-and-challenges-digital-health-technology-what-research-says">digital platforms</a> can encourage more people to seek help for mental health issues, breaking down traditional barriers to treatment. Men, for example, who are known to be less likely to seek mental health support, can use telehealth services to keep their anonymity until they’re ready to speak out. </p><p><img alt="Two hands opened up holding a buttercup" src="/sites/abilitynet.org.uk/files/admin/mentalhealth_0.jpg" style="border-width: 0px; border-style: solid; margin: 0px; float: right; width: 400px; height: 267px;" />Over the past couple of years, especially since the pandemic, mobile health apps such as Headspace and wearable technology like smartwatches have also played a critical role in promoting well-being.</p><p>From reminders to take medication, <a href="/factsheets/how-computers-can-help-manage-stress">reduce stress</a> and drink water to monitoring physical activity, heart rates and oxygen levels, these simple tools empower individuals to take charge of their health and well-being. These devices are changing the healthcare space by providing tailored wellness advice and giving people a sense of control.</p><p>The data they store can also be handy for healthcare professionals, which provides more regular and personalised insights into a patient's health. For example, the Apple Watch can perform an ECG, although there are doubts about how reliable this is. </p><p>While Dr Google can’t always be trusted, and it’s vital to raise your concerns with a healthcare professional, access to vast medical information via the internet gives people more understanding and control over their healthcare options. </p><h2>Why accessible digital technology can improve purpose </h2><p>The relationship between technology and mental well-being is a highly discussed topic. Plenty of research suggests that our ease of access to so much information through technology is bad for our mental health. While this may be true in some respects, the benefits of technology cannot be ignored. </p><p>When tailored to individual needs and interests, technology can significantly enhance one's sense of purpose and well-being. </p><p>Firstly, digital platforms offer unprecedented access to communities and resources that were previously hard to reach or non-existent. For those with niche or specialist interests, this means the opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals across the globe, cultivating a sense of belonging and community. </p><p>New mums can share their worries, questions and experiences through Facebook groups, and women going through fertility treatment can vent on apps like Peanut. Men who want to seek mental health treatment but don’t want to share that information with others can talk to a mental health professional through BetterHelp. </p><p><img alt="Woman dressed casually and warmly, standing in busy room, smiling" src="/sites/abilitynet.org.uk/files/admin/wellbeing2.jpg" style="border-width: 0px; border-style: solid; margin: 0px; float: right; width: 400px; height: 267px;" />These apps that can be accessed through phones, laptops, iPads and even some Smart TVs are <a href="/news-blogs/11-ways-use-technology-reduce-social-isolation">bringing isolated people together</a>, which shouldn’t be forgotten. </p><p>These platforms also help upskill or engage people in their chosen hobbies. Technology now allows you to completely change your career through online skill academies, join virtual choirs, participate in virtual pub quizzes, and have a voice in healthy debates. It opens up everyone to another little world.</p><p>All of this can lead to a heightened sense of achievement, self-esteem and personal growth. </p><p>Technology is revolutionising healthcare delivery, infusing it with newfound accessibility, tailor-made care, and unmatched efficiency. With each stride in digital innovation, we're forging a path towards a future where every individual, no matter where they are or what challenges they face, can access the highest-quality healthcare and receive the support they need for optimal well-being. </p><p>It's a journey scented with hope, promise, and the profound belief that no one should ever be left behind in their pursuit of health and happiness.</p><h3>About PMAC</h3><p>PMAC is a UK-based organisation of <a href=" health training</a> professionals, providing psychologically-informed workplace training to businesses in the UK, helping to create a healthier and more productive working environment.</p><h2>Further resources </h2><ul><li><a href="/news-blogs/disability-awareness-training-your-workplace">Book Disability Awareness Training for your workplace</a></li><li><a href="http:///news-blogs/9-ways-promote-accessibility-global-accessibility-awareness-day-2024">9 ways to promote accessibility for Global Accessibility Awareness Day 2024</a></li><li>Blog: <a href="/news-blogs/six-ways-tech-can-support-your-mental-health-and-aid-anxiety">Six ways tech can support your mental health and aid anxiety</a></li><li>Keep up to date with accessibility issues with the <a href=" newsletter</a> </li><li><a href="/free-resources/webinars">Find out more about AbilityNet's free live webinars</a></li></ul><p>AbilityNet provides a range of free services to help disabled people and older people. <strong>If you can afford it, <a href=" donate</a> to help us support older and disabled people through technology</strong></p></div></div></div><div class="social-share clearfix"></div> Mon, 15 Apr 2024 11:08:17 +0000 Guest Blogger 2941 at Apple’s next frontier: AI and the future of accessibility /news-blogs/apple%E2%80%99s-next-frontier-ai-and-future-accessibility <span class="submitted-by">Submitted by Guest Blogger on Thu, 28/03/2024 - 10:55</span><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><h2>Guest blog: Colin Hughes</h2><p><strong>Colin is a former BBC producer who campaigns for greater access and affordability of technology for disabled people. Colin is a regular contributor to <a href=" alt="Graphic of side profile of a head with the letters AI written above it and swirls inside the 'brain' area" src="/sites/abilitynet.org.uk/files/admin/AI%20blog.jpg" style="border-width: 0px; border-style: solid; margin: 0px; float: right; width: 500px; height: 333px;" />There is little doubt that Apple will emphasise AI (artificial intelligence) in its 2024 releases. Apple's CEO Tim Cook <a href=" reiterated this point</a> twice this year. But what could AI mean for disabled people and their accessibility to technology?</p><p>Imagine being able to control your iPhone, iPad, or Mac without touching them. Sounds like science fiction, right? Well, for millions of disabled people around the world, this is a reality thanks to Apple's Voice Control app.</p><p>It’s an app that lets users type with their voice and control their Apple devices hands-free. It’s a lifeline for millions of disabled people like me, but it has some flaws that need fixing.</p><p>Some of the problems are:</p><ul><li>Mishears or ignores commands, especially in noisy places</li><li>Inaccurate dictation, such as confusing “for” and “four” and the verb “will” with the name “Will”, and more like these</li><li>Doesn’t support some common tasks, such as editing text in any app</li><li>Challenges supporting proper nouns, such as capitalising names, places, and organisations</li></ul><p>These issues affect our user experience, independence, and dignity. We can’t just use the keyboard to correct them. </p><div class="special-container" style="background:#f3f3f2;border-left:10px solid #ffcc00;padding:20px 30px;"><strong><img alt="Graphic showing images of Robin Christopherson and Michael Vermeersch of Microsoft and webinar title How can AI help disabled people?" src="/sites/abilitynet.org.uk/files/admin/How%20can%20AI%20help%20disabled%20people%20-%20Graphic%201.png" style="border-width: 0px; border-style: solid; margin: 0px; float: right; width: 400px; height: 225px;" />FREE WEBINAR: How can AI help disabled people?</strong></div><div class="special-container" style="background:#f3f3f2;border-left:10px solid #ffcc00;padding:20px 30px;">Microsoft and AbilityNet share in our upcoming free webinar on Wednesday 17 April at 1pm BST how AI could (and probably already does!) improve your life.</div><div class="special-container" style="background:#f3f3f2;border-left:10px solid #ffcc00;padding:20px 30px;"><a class="inline-styles-button" href="; style="background:#ffcc00;color:#2c2a29;font-size:24px;line-height:29px;padding:20px 28px;">Come to the AI webinar</a></div><h2>AI enhancements for Voice Control</h2><p>The prospect of integrating AI to enhance Voice Control presents a beacon of hope for addressing these shortcomings. Through AI, Voice Control could undergo substantial improvements, including:</p><ul><li>Leveraging natural language processing to understand and transcribe speech more accurately </li><li>Harnessing machine learning to learn from user feedback and preferences</li><li>Advanced speech recognition to reduce errors</li><li>Interoperability to work with other apps or services</li><li>Personalised speech recognition for people with non-standard speech, which means they face challenges in making themselves clear.</li></ul><p>AI can learn to recognise and transcribe speech more accurately and naturally, regardless of the factors that affect speech, such as speech impediments, breathing difficulties, or muscle disorders.</p><p>For severely disabled people, dictating accurately can make or break a day. It’s not just a convenience - it’s a way to connect with the world, from messaging friends to posting on social media.</p><p>These issues transcend niche concerns. <a href=" World Health Organisation estimates</a> that 3.5 billion people will need assistive technology like Voice Control by 2050. </p><h2><img alt="Selection of voice technology and microphone" src="/sites/abilitynet.org.uk/files/admin/voice%20control.jpg" style="border-width: 0px; border-style: solid; margin: 0px; float: right; width: 500px; height: 335px;" />Rumours and revelations</h2><p>Reports suggest that iOS 18, is poised to be the most significant update in Apple's history, with a pronounced focus on AI features. Anticipated enhancements include a more intelligent Siri, leveraging advanced AI systems incorporating large language models.</p><p>Given Apple's longstanding commitment to accessibility, there is palpable anticipation for the extension of AI advancements to bolster Voice Control and other accessibility features across Apple's product lineup.</p><h2>The Apple Watch challenge</h2><p>It's not just Voice Control where AI can help with accessibility. Turning to the Apple Watch, it’s clear that Siri’s accessibility remains a bottleneck for users with severe mobility issues.</p><p>Apple’s innovation has made Siri smarter in recent times. With the voice assistant on your wrist, you can do everything from replying to texts to setting alarms and reminders and more. Despite these advancements, the reliance on wrist movements to wake Siri erects unintended barriers for those facing mobility challenges.</p><h2>Double Tap a double whammy </h2><p>Last autumn, Apple brought <a href=" Tap</a> to the latest Apple Watches. The feature lets you tap your index finger and thumb together twice to perform common actions like answer a call or reply to a message.</p><p>There was hope that Double Tap could help with Siri activation by double tapping finger and thumb to wake the assistant.</p><p>However, Double Tap not only doesn’t support Siri activation, it also falls short for people with limited mobility who find it impossible to use because of the same prerequisite of raising the wrist to wake the screen before activating the feature.</p><p>Ideally, Siri activation on the Apple Watch should transcend physical limitations. A first step could be implementing Double Tap without requiring a raised wrist movement, providing a more accessible trigger for Siri activation. However, the goal, shared by many in the disability community, is an always-listening Siri on the Apple Watch, akin to the functionality on the iPhone and Mac.</p><p>Apple should consider introducing an accessibility setting that allows users with extremely limited mobility to train the built-in motion sensor that activates Siri when a wrist is raised, enabling it to recognise even very subtle movements, unlike those typically used by Apple Watch users.</p><p>While I don’t have inside information on Apple’s design decisions, one reason for Siri not always listening on the Apple Watch could be attributed to battery optimisation and resource management. Due to the limited battery of the Watch the Siri detector operates only when the built-in motion sensors detect a raised wrist. Constantly listening for a wake word requires ongoing processing power, potentially draining the battery faster. </p><h2>The role of AI</h2><p>The integration of AI advancements holds the potential to overcome these accessibility barriers with the Apple Watch. By leveraging AI algorithms, Apple can optimise the functionality of Siri on the Apple Watch while mitigating concerns related to power consumption.</p><p>Advanced AI algorithms can refine wake word detection mechanisms, minimising resource usage and preserving battery life. Additionally, personalised AI models can enhance Siri's contextual understanding of voice commands, fostering a more intuitive and responsive user experience.</p><div class="special-container" style="background:#f3f3f2;border-left:10px solid #ffcc00;padding:20px 30px;"><strong>Need advice about how to make your device easier to use?</strong></div><div class="special-container" style="background:#f3f3f2;border-left:10px solid #ffcc00;padding:20px 30px;">Our simple guides on our <a href=" Computer My Way website</a> give you free, step-by-step instructions on how to adapt your phone, computer or tablet to meet your needs. You can search for a specific need (e.g. making text larger) or filter the guides based on your symptoms (e.g. hand tremor) or condition (e.g. dyslexia).</div><div class="special-container" style="background:#f3f3f2;border-left:10px solid #ffcc00;padding:20px 30px;"><a class="inline-styles-button" href="; style="background:#ffcc00;color:#2c2a29;font-size:14px;line-height:18px;padding:12px 20px;">Visit My Computer My Way</a></div><h2>Life-Saving Potential</h2><p><img alt="Apple Watch on person's arm in outside setting" src="/sites/abilitynet.org.uk/files/admin/pexels-ingo-joseph-1682821.jpg" style="border-width: 0px; border-style: solid; margin: 0px; float: right; width: 500px; height: 333px;" />Beyond the accessibility challenges, it’s important to recognise the transformative potential of the Apple Watch for disabled people in terms of personal safety and health monitoring. The constant presence on the wrist allows for seamless tracking of vital health metrics, enhancing overall well-being. With the release of watchOS 10.2 Siri can now help users access and log their Health app data. For example:</p><p>“Siri, what’s my heart rate?”</p><p>“Siri what’s my blood oxygen?”</p><p>Since the Apple Watch was launched <a href=" have been stories</a> of how it has saved lives, from car crashes, mountain rescues, fall detection, and alerting people to heart problems, For disabled people, the Apple Watch should serve as a lifeline, providing instant access to emergency services, care giver contacts, and real-time health data that can be invaluable in critical situations. Without access to Siri these important features are next to useless.</p><p>As someone who lives with a disability that sometimes requires blood oxygen monitoring it’s great the Watch has this feature built-in, (<a href=" of the USA at least</a>), but if I can’t trigger a check with Siri the feature may as well not be there.</p><p>The importance of Siri access to these features transcend convenience. They could quite literally save your life.</p><h2>Breaking new ground with tech</h2><p>As Apple charts a course toward AI-driven innovations, the potential to enhance accessibility features holds immense promise for disabled people of whom only1 in 10 have access to the tech they need. By leveraging AI advancements, Apple can pave the way for a more inclusive and empowering technological landscape, where every user can navigate and engage with technology seamlessly. </p><p>Tim Cook’s commitment to “breaking new ground” with AI this year hints at a future where technology adapts to serve all users, regardless of their physical abilities. As we look forward, the question isn’t just about how AI will change technology, but how it will transform lives, making everyday tasks more accessible and empowering disabled people to connect, create, and communicate on our own terms.</p><p>I certainly hope Voice Control and accessing Siri on the Apple Watch is on Apple’s AI road map!</p><p>This article was written by Colin Hughes. All views are his own freely expressed opinions. Colin is a former BBC producer who campaigns for greater access and affordability of technology for disabled people.</p><h3>Additional related content</h3><ul><li>Find out about assistive technology in our <a href=" to use assistive technology at work, in education and at home' training</a></li><li><a href=" more about assistive technology</a></li><li><a href=" out about hearing assistive technology from our webinar</a></li><li><a href=" to our TechShare Procast - AbilityNet's podcast</a></li></ul></div></div></div><div class="social-share clearfix"></div> Thu, 28 Mar 2024 10:55:20 +0000 Guest Blogger 2928 at New microphone invented for speech recognition /news-blogs/new-microphone-invented-speech-recognition <span class="submitted-by">Submitted by Guest Blogger on Wed, 14/02/2024 - 09:13</span><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><h2>Guest blog: Colin Hughes</h2><p>Colin is a former BBC producer who campaigns for greater access and affordability of technology for disabled people. Colin is a regular contributor to <a href=" has provided an update to his blog due to significant positive developments to the technology discussed within the article.</strong></p><p><strong>Updated February 2024:</strong></p><p>Two years on from the launch of the KeyboardMike, SpeechWare is releasing a new second-generation KeyboardMike, called the KeyboardMike Plus.</p><p>It boasts an update to the company’s USB MultiAdapter with a new proprietary VoiceMatic chipset inside delivering improved performance under short range blue and long range green LED dictation settings. SpeechWare kindly sent me a demo unit, which I have been trying it out using <a href=" Voice Control</a> and <a href=" Professional 16</a> voice dictation software on my laptop.</p><p>Using the KeyboardMike Plus with Apple Voice Control, my dictation is now delivered with even better accuracy! It’s incredible to experience an application that previously disappointed perform almost perfectly with the KeyboardMike Plus. I feel more energised, make fewer corrections, and experience heightened productivity using the KeyboardMike Plus as my daily driver for voice dictation. </p><p>The KeyboardMike Plus will be available for <a href=" on the SpeechWare website</a> starting February 2024.</p><p><strong>Original article:</strong></p><p>As many who have tried and failed to get to grips with speech recognition will tell you, achieving high levels of accuracy in the words you dictate into a website text box or document on a computer screen is no easy feat.</p><h2>Microphones for accuracy</h2><p>Developers of speech recognition apps like <a href=" Voice Control</a>, <a href=" Voice Typing tool</a>, and <a href=" Dragon Professional</a> don't manufacture microphones for speech recognition and will have you believe all the magic happens in their apps. They have little to say about mics suggesting that the internal microphones on computers, or even wireless earbuds, are all you need for accurate voice dictation.</p><p>However, the situation is more complicated and hardware, especially the quality of the mic and sound card you use, play a significant role in producing accurate voice dictation.</p><p>The strength and clarity of your voice can also have an influence on accuracy as does the level of background noise in the room you are working in.</p><p>It is also the case that the better the audio signal coming through the microphone the faster and more accurate the transcription is.</p><h2>Speech recognition for daily tasks</h2><p>I have been using speech recognition as my only means of emailing, chatting online, posting to social media, and writing documents for the past five years. I have muscular dystrophy, a muscle wasting condition affecting my upper limbs, which means I do not have a plan B when it comes to typing on a computer.</p><p>When I use my voice to type, I need the highest accuracy possible because if there is a recognition error, I cannot take to the keyboard to put things right. </p><div class="special-container" style="background:#f3f3f2;border-left:10px solid #ffcc00;padding:20px 30px;">Find out more about voice recognition in our <strong><a href="/factsheets/voice-recognition-overview">useful factsheet</a></strong></div><p> </p><p>There is another reason I need accurate voice dictation. Whilst my speech is not significantly affected by my disability, other than a softer voice, my breathing is compromised so I need to ration my spoken words to preserve energy. I cannot be wasting what for me is a scarce resource clearing up dictation mistakes by inefficient voice dictation performance.</p><h2>TravelMike hardware</h2><p>Having burned through quite a few microphones over the years, trying to find a good one for speech recognition, in recent times I have turned to a Belgian company called <a href=";, who have a great reputation in the speech recognition industry for high quality microphones made especially for voice dictation. Most other mics on the market are made for vocals and singing.</p><p>My daily driver, for dictating emails, documents and chatting on WhatsApp in a browser on my laptop, has been the company's <a href=";. It is a mini-USB microphone that takes up little desk space and plugs into the USB port on the side of my laptop.</p><p><img alt="SpeechWare hardware attached to a laptop USB " src="/sites/abilitynet.org.uk/files/admin/SpeechWare%20USB.jpeg" style="width: 450px; height: 338px; float: left; margin: 15px;" /></p><p>Whilst I have been happy with the TravelMike I have been finding that because my voice is softer due to compromised breathing, my mouth is just a little bit too far from the microphone capsule to pick up my dictated words clearly, and for phone and video calls. The TravelMike comes with a short 3-inch (7.5 cm) pivoting, detachable snub-nosed microphone.</p><p>With this specific issue in mind, I approached SpeechWare last year asking them if they would be willing to make a longer flexible microphone boom to use with their TravelMike, to help bring the microphone capsule closer to my mouth when dictating.</p><p>I must admit at the time I did not think the idea had much chance. How many manufacturers are willing to disrupt established product lines, marketing messages, and manufacturing processes to meet the needs of one consumer.</p><p>However, to my pleasant surprise my idea got a positive response from SpeechWare’s managing director Jesús María Boccio. He explained that he needed time for some research and development on how, among other things, to adapt their existing microphone capsules into an all flexible 7 mm and 20 cm long boom, able to withstand constant bending and manipulation.</p><h2>Microphone innovation</h2><p>I left my idea with him and several months went by. Last October the company sent me a pre-release test unit, which included my requested 20 cm long all flexible microphone boom, and said they would be bringing my idea to market and calling the new product the <a href=" were planning to sell the KeyboardMike working in two modes: attached to the back of a laptop or desktop monitor or attached to the back of a desktop computer keyboard.</p><p>Through using the demo unit in October and November, I quickly identified an ideal third mounting position for the KeyboardMike that SpeechWare had not thought of: plugged into the side of a laptop with their proprietary USB male to female 90 degrees fixed angle connector to keep the USB Adapter in an upright position.</p><p><img alt="SpeechWare Mic attached to USB drive on laptop" src="/sites/abilitynet.org.uk/files/admin/SpeechWare%20USB%20Keyboard%20Mic.jpg" style="float: left; width: 337px; height: 450px; margin: 15px;" /></p><p>I like this position because it enables the microphone capsule to be as close to my mouth as possible without sticking directly into my face, which can be distracting. This optimum position also has the added benefit of not obscuring the laptop screen in any way, something which cannot be said for the other two methods of positioning the KeyboardMike.</p><p>It is great that SpeechWare has understood the benefits of this idea, not just for me, but for many of their customers, and they are offering this special USB connector bundled with the new KeyboardMike.</p><p>As a disabled consumer it has been great to experience a company listening so attentively to the needs of a user and going on to create a product that will be useful for anyone who does a lot of dictation on their Mac or PC.</p><h2>Inclusive design</h2><p>At the heart of this story is the idea of inclusive design, something that starts with meeting the needs of a disabled person and broadens out to be of benefit to everyone. As a consumer I am impressed, flattered even, that a manufacturer has taken on board my feedback and produced a new product as a result. I wish more companies engaged with disabled people in this way. It often leads to better products for everyone.</p><p>Flatteringly, SpeechWare call me the “father of the KeyboardMike” with my probing showing there are other ways to manufacture things.</p><p>Thanks to the company’s willingness to engage with my idea I have a fantastic new microphone transforming the accuracy of my speech recognition and making my life easier and more productive every day.</p><p>Using the right microphone can significantly improve the experience of dictating on a Mac or PC. The result of my collaboration with SpeechWare in developing the KeyboardMike is the best mic I have ever found for speech recognition.</p><p>More broadly, it is an interesting time for people who use their voices to type on their devices. Microsoft has bought the leading speech recognition company Nuance and its Dragon product for Windows computers and is putting its new acquisition to work immediately with its new <a href=" Access app</a> currently undergoing user testing in the <a href=" Insider Program</a>.</p><div class="special-container" style="background:#f3f3f2;border-left:10px solid #ffcc00;padding:20px 30px;">Read Colin's previous guest post: <strong><a href="/news-blogs/siri-can-now-answer-your-calls-cant-hang">'Siri can now answer your calls ... but can't hang up'</a></strong></div><p> </p><p>Google has improved speech recognition on the new <a href=" 6 phones with the Tensor chip</a> which uses machine learning to drastically improve the natural language processing for speech-to-text. Hopefully, the company will bring the same tech to its Pixelbooks.</p><p>Faced with such competition Apple really needs to improve speech recognition on Mac computers. No mic I have tried has ever played well with dictation in the company’s <a href=" ridden Voice Control application</a>, which means for speech recognition I have to use Dragon Professional in Windows on a virtual machine on my Mac. However, the KeyboardMike is transforming Voice Control dictation accuracy in ways I have not seen before. It is almost productive now! Nonetheless, it would still be good to see the Californian tech giant improve Voice Control on the Mac in 2022.</p><p>I have not reinvented the wheel with my contributions towards the development of the KeyboardMike, and there are other good and cheaper microphones on the market such as the <a href=" Blue</a>. However, with my lightbulb moment I am yet to come across a better speech recognition microphone that ticks so many boxes – accuracy, compact size taking up little desk real estate, and good for Zoom and phone calls.</p><p>The KeyboardMike is for anyone who has tried and given up on long form voice dictation on a Mac or PC because of too many recognition errors. It is not cheap At €229 EUR including VAT, but accurate speech recognition is about small margins and the advantage this microphone gives me makes it worth the investment.</p><p>The KeyboardMike can be ordered from the <a href=" website</a>.</p><div class="special-container" style="background:#f3f3f2;border-left:10px solid #ffcc00;padding:20px 30px;">Read Colin's previous guest post <strong><a href="/news-blogs/letter-tech-giants-lone-voice-wilderness">'A letter to the tech giants from a lone voice in the wilderness'</a></strong></div><p> </p><p>This article was written by Colin Hughes. Colin Hughes is not employed by SpeechWare and has received no payment from them. All views are his own freely expressed opinions. Colin is a former BBC producer who campaigns for greater access and affordability of technology for disabled people. Colin is a regular contributor to <a href=" related content</h3><ul><li>Find out about assistive technology in our <a href=" to use assistive technology at work, in education and at home' training</a></li><li><a href=" more about assistive technology</a></li><li><a href=" out about hearing assistive technology from our recent webinar</a></li><li><a href=" to our TechShare Procast - AbilityNet's podcast</a></li></ul></div></div></div><div class="social-share clearfix"></div> Wed, 14 Feb 2024 09:13:11 +0000 Guest Blogger 2337 at AirPods can now authenticate Siri requests on iPhone in iOS 17 /news-blogs/airpods-can-now-authenticate-siri-requests-iphone-ios-17 <span class="submitted-by">Submitted by Guest Blogger on Thu, 10/08/2023 - 10:45</span><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>Guest blogger Colin Hughes is a former BBC producer who campaigns for greater access and affordability of technology for disabled people. Colin is a regular contributor to <a href="; target="_blank">Aestumanda</a>.</p><p>In this article, Colin shares how iOS 17, currently undergoing beta testing, has solved one of the biggest accessibility hurdles for iPhone users with upper limb mobility impairments: the dreaded Siri ‘You need to unlock your iPhone first’ message. </p><h2>What is the new Siri authentication system for AirPods?</h2><p>Siri is, of course, a massive accessibility win for many disabled people who use an iPhone, allowing voice control of a wide range of tasks on Apple devices like the iPhone.</p><p>However, one frustrating user experience that <a href="; target="_blank">I’ve often highlighted</a> is the "You need to unlock your iPhone first" roadblock that is common for a few crucial requests that Siri can carry out, such as "read my messages", "what’s next on my calendar", etc.</p><p>Until now, if my iPhone is locked and stored in my wheelchair side pocket, I can't take it out and unlock it to access messages that come in. If I ask Siri to read my messages to me, the assistant unhelpfully always says "You need to unlock your iPhone first".</p><p>Now in iOS 17, there is a new Siri authentication system for AirPods where, if your iPhone is unlocked while wearing your AirPods, that wearing session will be considered authenticated even when your device locks and until an AirPod goes out of your ear or you change the output audio device on your iPhone.</p><p><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="; title="iOS 17 Public Beta - YouTube Video" width="560"></iframe></p><p>In day-to-day use, what this change means is that when my carer puts my AirPods in my ears, if my iPhone is unlocked, even if it locks afterward, I can still access my messages, calendar events, and more via a Siri request.</p><p>This improvement is something I’ve long campaigned for, and I’m delighted that Apple has listened and addressed it, overcoming concerns around privacy and security.</p><p>There are a few high security cases kept behind a PIN code lock still, such as unlocking your front door, opening apps, etc.</p><div class="special-container" style="background:#f3f3f2;border-left:10px solid #ffcc00;padding:20px 30px;">Find out more about Voice Recognition in our <a href="/news-blogs/new-microphone-invented-speech-recognition">useful factsheet</a>.</div><h2>What are the other improvements to Siri in iOS 17?</h2><p><img alt="A phone showing 'Hey Siri' on the screen." src="/sites/abilitynet.org.uk/files/admin/Hey%20Siri.png" style="float: right; width: 400px; height: 300px;" />Elsewhere on the iPhone, the Siri on AirPods experience has also been improved with back-to-back requests, which allow you to chain requests without Siri activation each time. Siri knows when you are speaking to it and when you might be talking to someone else.</p><p>This makes life easier with less energy and breath needed for Hey Siri requests. This is a more significant benefit for disabled people who may have compromised breathing or whose speech is weakened because of their impairment.</p><p>This improvement in Siri functionality allows you to do some more advanced things, like being able to speak over the assistant at any time to issue a new request.</p><p>This benefit comes over to the Announce Notifications feature too, which I rely on a lot. Now you can chain requests like "repeat" and then "reply", or simply speak over Siri at any point. With Siri’s understanding of when you’re talking to Siri vs. someone else, you can now issue any request that Siri understands in Announce Notifications in iOS 17, not just the limited set of functionalities there were before. I find this really useful in day-to-day use.</p><p>Another useful aspect of these improvements to the way you interact with Siri is that when you reply to an announce message and Siri says "sending &lt;your reply&gt;," you can just say "stop, don’t send that" or other variants, or "change it to &lt;your revised message&gt;," etc.</p><p>In iOS 17, you can also ask Siri to read your Safari pages that support reader mode by saying "read this" when in the Safari app. This allows you to keep Siri reading even when you lock your phone and continue about your day.</p><h2>When will the new iOS 17 updates be available?</h2><p>While these Siri improvements may look quite small, they are massive for people like me. They are also very inclusive, and I think in that regard they will be a hit with all iPhone users.</p><p>After several years of campaigning, it is great to see Apple taking note and filling these accessibility gaps!</p><p>iOS 17 will not be released until September, but you do not have to wait that long to try out the new Siri features. You can try them out now for free by registering for the <a href="; target="_blank">Apple Beta Software Programme</a>.</p><p> </p><h2>Further resources on Apple and accessibility:</h2><ul><li><a href="; target="_blank">Simple 'how to' guides to make your device easier to use</a> </li><li>Training: <a href="/training/how-use-assistive-technology-work-education-and-home?utm_source=AN-Website-Aug&amp;utm_medium=iOS17-Blog&amp;utm_campaign=2023-Promo-Training">How to use assistive technology at work, in education and at home</a></li><li>Blog: <a href="/news-blogs/apple-are-helping-eradicate-curse-captcha" target="_blank">Apple are helping to eradicate the curse of CAPTCHA</a></li><li>Podcast: <a href="https:

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