During September 2008, Apple (who are world renowned for their range of iPod products
and an Internet Store from where music and movies can be downloaded), made two startling
announcements.
First, they stated that the iTunes software for transferring material to an iPod,
and the vehicle for accessing their Store, contained a level of accessibility for
screen-reader users. Second, the new range of Apple's iPod Nano products gives the
ability for a visually impaired person to have access to audio track titles and menus
through spoken prompts.
Brian Hartgen from T&T Consultancy Ltd is the developer of J-Tunes, linking JAWS
for windows and iTunes together. During 2005, he created the Blind iPod Mailing List
in order that the visually impaired community can discuss all aspects of using iPods,
iTunes and other portable media players.
Anna Dresner has written books on the subject of portable media players for the National
Braille Press and she has considerable knowledge about the players with their respective
transfer software.
Brian and Anna will deliver a presentation concerning the new innovations offered
within iTunes and the new iPod Nano. During the second part of the presentation however,
both presenters welcome the opportunity to take questions from the audience about
all aspects of portable media players, downloading music, software to transfer items
to players, and more. So if there is a question on this subject you have always wanted
the answer to, now is your chance. They cannot promise to answer all the questions
but with a number of years' experience between them in this field they are very willing
to try!
(Contact: Brian Hartgen, Product Development Manager
Email: brian.hartgen@tandt-consultancy.com
Company Web Site: www.tandt-consultancy.com
Web site of Portable Player Portal: www.hartgen.org
Tel: 01782 644141
Fax: 01782 645135
Anna Dresner
Email: adresner@nbp.org
Company Web Site: www.nbp.org
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