Inspiration Maps Updated with iPhone Support and More

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhroPT3ryaC4zeMXoZaJvxJaqehKI3F90YkQdFqQeKTbckvZ4U93JRMPEXjJhZxwLJ0p-tQ5l218I5io0YnT1gI-qtMd1wyrBMbQEMvxuUoVE9eUhOarToy78nEJvDJBELukJgJYfGx6gI/s1600/screen322x572.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Inspiration Maps displayed on iPhone 6" border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhroPT3ryaC4zeMXoZaJvxJaqehKI3F90YkQdFqQeKTbckvZ4U93JRMPEXjJhZxwLJ0p-tQ5l218I5io0YnT1gI-qtMd1wyrBMbQEMvxuUoVE9eUhOarToy78nEJvDJBELukJgJYfGx6gI/s320/screen322x572.jpeg" title="" width="180" /></a></div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCVVyCDvvUwIqho1RSicP1a4ON3WUs5UeptqBEDTriCkUOVYGkvkb85U3Cm7MNSv5k69hHETQkMxXB-fQ3qwm9Zw1xDC28Rza_xTUkjFOZvCRT7qBHmekBw_1Zra77OcJVbaT8wqd4xJw/s1600/mzl.fvqzdqfb.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Inspiration Maps icon" border="0" height="75" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCVVyCDvvUwIqho1RSicP1a4ON3WUs5UeptqBEDTriCkUOVYGkvkb85U3Cm7MNSv5k69hHETQkMxXB-fQ3qwm9Zw1xDC28Rza_xTUkjFOZvCRT7qBHmekBw_1Zra77OcJVbaT8wqd4xJw/s200/mzl.fvqzdqfb.png" title="" width="75" /></a>The mind mapping and outlining app <a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2013/08/inspiration-maps-for-ipad-mind-mapping.html">Inspiration Maps</a>, which was previously only available on the iPad, is now available on the iPhone as well. The app is a valuable tool to help students organize their ideas and start the writing process. Users can drag text boxes around the screen to easily produce webs of ideas. Inspiration Maps is particularly helpful when writing about complex topics that require a well planned and organized essay. Inspiration Maps can be also be helpful when beginning an essay to visualize the structure that the written piece will take.</div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">With the <a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2014/09/what-larger-screen-iphone-means-for.html">larger screen iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 plus</a> in makes sense to bring the app to the iPhone. If you are concerned about not having enough room to effectively use the app on your iPhone, a free version is <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/inspiration-maps/id510031612?mt=8">available here</a>.</div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The update also makes in easier to select multiple text boxes or images at the same time. Now users can press and hold on the screen in order to lasso a group of images.</div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The updated app is available for $10 is the App Store. <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/inspiration-maps/id510173686?ls=1&mt=8">Click here</a> to download the app. Click read more below to view more screenshots of Inspiration Maps for iPhone.<br /><br /><a name='more'></a><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://a1.mzstatic.com/us/r30/Purple7/v4/4c/bc/f5/4cbcf5de-1f70-7ab5-51d7-7d6d510a74cc/screen322x572.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="graphic highlighting brainstorming" border="0" height="320" src="http://a1.mzstatic.com/us/r30/Purple7/v4/4c/bc/f5/4cbcf5de-1f70-7ab5-51d7-7d6d510a74cc/screen322x572.jpeg" title="" width="180" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://a4.mzstatic.com/us/r30/Purple1/v4/f6/f0/5a/f6f05a85-a9cb-10df-6809-933f6f8a8a43/screen322x572.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="screenshot showing ability to add graphics, notes, hyperlinks, and audio" border="0" height="320" src="http://a4.mzstatic.com/us/r30/Purple1/v4/f6/f0/5a/f6f05a85-a9cb-10df-6809-933f6f8a8a43/screen322x572.jpeg" title="" width="180" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://a1.mzstatic.com/us/r30/Purple7/v4/27/9d/08/279d0829-bc60-c8d6-f3f6-9d60e7758a2f/screen322x572.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="screenshot showing the ability to flip between web and outline view" border="0" height="320" src="http://a1.mzstatic.com/us/r30/Purple7/v4/27/9d/08/279d0829-bc60-c8d6-f3f6-9d60e7758a2f/screen322x572.jpeg" title="" width="180" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://a3.mzstatic.com/us/r30/Purple1/v4/7a/d5/22/7ad52220-52a1-e0a5-25b9-50b425bbd330/screen322x572.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://a3.mzstatic.com/us/r30/Purple1/v4/7a/d5/22/7ad52220-52a1-e0a5-25b9-50b425bbd330/screen322x572.jpeg" width="180" /></a></div></div>

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Bright Future for Apple Accessibility with Lisa P. Jackson in the Lead

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRikDKO34Kpnlcv_YxMMr2bC4-eYe0c2Ow6wO0xm2f-L5asn3Sj3o9mzwfpveJDK4pslM4H2zuRnQ3NN3M5GSy-rrD5h7GR7zdEt2ApbqmRzxZpz5tWuKUmZ93WUOhNywKrJpiN5SElO4/s1600/lisa_hero-2.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Headshot of Jackson wearing red shirt" border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRikDKO34Kpnlcv_YxMMr2bC4-eYe0c2Ow6wO0xm2f-L5asn3Sj3o9mzwfpveJDK4pslM4H2zuRnQ3NN3M5GSy-rrD5h7GR7zdEt2ApbqmRzxZpz5tWuKUmZ93WUOhNywKrJpiN5SElO4/s320/lisa_hero-2.png" title="Lisa P. Jackson" width="309" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Apple recently updated the bio of Lisa P. Jackson to reflect her new role overseeing <a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2015/03/apple-watch-accessibility-possibilities.html">accessibility</a> at Apple. This expands her previous responsibilities of overseeing environmental initiatives at Apple. Ms. Jackson's official title is now Vice President of Environment, Policy and Social Initiatives. Apple CEO Tim Cook has been vocal regarding his views of the importance of accessibility. This new management change, which puts a Vice President level executive in charge of accessibility for the first time, seemingly reaffirms Apple's long-standing commitment to <a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2014/06/ios-8-more-accessible-than-ever.html">accessibility</a>.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2014/09/apple-releases-ios-8-with-major.html">Apple</a> has been a leader in accessibility. Its products include superior accessibility features out of the box. Features such as <a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2014/12/apples-new-app-return-policy-in-europe.html">VoiceOver</a>, Speak Selection, Zoom, <a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2012/06/today-apple-announced-ios-6-new-update.html">AssistiveTouch</a>, and Switch Control give people with disabilities equal access to Apple products at no additional charge.From personal experience I can say that these features are truly life changing and positively impact many people.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Even considering Apple's past success there are areas for possible improvement. One example involves training sales people about the accessibility features. On recent trips to Apple Stores, I have had some experiences that are not consistent with Apple's commitment to accessibility. For example, the Apple Watch on display had its accessibility features disabled. While Apple likely wants to limit confusion for customers who do not use accessibility features, this does not promote equal access. Part of the magic of the Apple Store is being able to walk up to a shinny new product and try it out. With the accessibility features disabled, and the sales people unfamiliar with how to enable these features, users with disabilities don't have an opportunity to fully explore the product. Apple should be showing off these features, not hiding them. Apple would be doing a great service to its customers with disabilities to prepare its store employees to talk about accessibility features as well as they talk about other features.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Ms. Jackson has proven herself to be a very capable leader.  She has the ability to continue Apple's accessibility superiority and solve existing challenges. Her work on environmental initiatives has been very successful, propelling Apple towards the top of the technology industry in terms of sustainability. The future of Apple product accessibility seems bright, and I am excited to see what innovations come next.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">To read Lisa Jackson's full bio from Apple <a href="http://www.apple.com/pr/bios/lisa-jackson.html">click here</a>. Photo credit: Apple.</div>

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