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"AssistiveTouch" Helps Disabled to Use iPhone
David Pogue in the NY Times takes a look at Apple's AssistiveTouch technology which helps make the iPhone more accessible to those with disabilities.
"One new feature, called AssistiveTouch, is Apple’s accessibility team at its most creative. When you turn on this feature in Settings >> General >> Accessibility, a new, white circle appears at the bottom of the screen. It stays there all the time. When you tap it, you get a floating on-screen palette. Its buttons trigger motions and gestures on the iPhone screen without requiring hand or multiple-finger movement. All you have to be able to do is tap with a single finger — even a stylus you’re holding in your teeth or fist."
Read the entire article
Apple's Accessbility page
posted by Spencer Raggio @ 11/14/2011 12:26:00 PM 0 comments
Y-Knot Sailors in Flight
A report from Steve Mintz on a recent adventure for some Y-Knot sailors:
"On Oct. 8, Fritz Smith, Dave Whalen, Mark Carnevale and myself took advantage of the opportunity to ride and, indeed, pilot a real SAILplane. This opportunity was made possible by an organization, Freedom's Wings International. The fact that all four of us are still alive speaks for itself! For me, and I assume for the other "pilots", it was an exhilarating experience, to say the least! There was no charge for the experience. The actual glider is pictured with Mark at the "stick" (helm). What struck me as absolutely amazing, a SAILplane is very happy in light or dead air. WOW! Something to do on calm days too. The organization might consider basing a sailplane here at the Saratoga County Airport. An expression of interest might help the cause. There was no problem boarding. A Hoyer Lift was available, but passengers were lifted aboard. Also, the glider was adapted for the disabled. An experienced instructor is aboard to handle any controls that might be difficult. It was a relaxing activity for me."
Mark Carnevale is pictured above, and you can check out additional photos on the Adirondack Soaring Site.
posted by Spencer Raggio @ 11/02/2011 03:25:00 PM 0 comments
Y-Knot Volunteer and Sailor Rex Moon has passed away
Rex Moon, a long time Y-Knot volunteer and board member, has passed away. His family has named the new Y-Knot dock for memorial gifts. Here's the obituary in the Glens Falls Post Star.
posted by Spencer Raggio @ 11/02/2011 03:17:00 PM 0 comments
