AXS Map: Crowdsourced Accessibility Reviews of Businesses

<div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/4Chta29jjXQ" width="560"></iframe><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiABzV_gKQ5m0T2Ap2wyjmPRzyUU6WNd2tIt_C-PDbWOV0_PLKG7rXvu4JPj-rCiqYXI1O9gcIt9I7WYMoZ7Dp4GtFMZKTSVlurNmv9UVM_sWFmkTS9LX0DyQEUitiR9Ayi29NbJ9z2oY/s1600/icon175x175.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="75" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiABzV_gKQ5m0T2Ap2wyjmPRzyUU6WNd2tIt_C-PDbWOV0_PLKG7rXvu4JPj-rCiqYXI1O9gcIt9I7WYMoZ7Dp4GtFMZKTSVlurNmv9UVM_sWFmkTS9LX0DyQEUitiR9Ayi29NbJ9z2oY/s200/icon175x175.png" width="75" /></a>AXS Map is an app available for iOS and Android that allows users to rank the accessibility of local businesses. Using the location of the device users can search for nearby businesses and rank the accessibility of the location in very basic terms. More detailed accessibility information and information for people with a wider range of disabilities would improve the app.<br /><br />While accessibility standards established by the government are exact and technical, AXS Map uses a star rating system. For example, a businesses that is easily accessible to people with disabilities would earn a five star ranking. The app also allows users to rank a business based on the noise level, which can be helpful for people with hearing impairments, and by light which can be helpful for people with visual impairments.<br /><br />I was recently involved in a "Mapathon" were a group of people used the app to map parts of the city. This experience helped me understand the value of the app, as some businesses had serious accessibility issues such as numerous steps with no ramps.<br /><br />The data that is inputted through the app or the website can then be viewed by people interested in the accessibility of a business. For example, a person with a physical disability could check the app to make sure that a coffee shop had a ramp.<br /><br />If the AXS Map platform becomes popular it could even prompt businesses with poor rating to make improvements.<br /><br />While the concept behind AXS Map is good, the implementation is a little rough. The app is not intuitive to use and can be frustrating. However, it does work once you get familiar with the interface. The app also requires users to enter their email which could steer some users away.<br /><br />To use AXS Map visit <a href="http://axsmap.com/">AXSMap.com</a> or download the app for iOS and Android. <a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=6&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0CDgQFjAF&url=https%3A%2F%2Fitunes.apple.com%2Fus%2Fapp%2Faxs-map-v2%2Fid554015666%3Fmt%3D8&ei=Ev2PVYuzDserggS78YCAAg&usg=AFQjCNFZrY1ZjcqEmGxnh9ihHWc_T0Mh9A&sig2=FzUfV6ccjOrojIMHHhpNtA&bvm=bv.96783405,d.eXY">Click here</a> to download the app for iOS and <a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=7&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0CD8QFjAG&url=https%3A%2F%2Fplay.google.com%2Fstore%2Fapps%2Fdetails%3Fid%3Dcom.axslab.axsmap%26hl%3Den&ei=Ev2PVYuzDserggS78YCAAg&usg=AFQjCNFP6uHYfu5nXlWhRVJ3YeOMFH-QgA&sig2=zPGZN_pO48DYA3-3p8DqFg&bvm=bv.96783405,d.eXY">click here</a> to download the app for Android.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div></div>

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Google's Advance Voice Search Comes to Chrome

<div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/Xxe_Qt46o18?list=UUZqIu5ALxZjy9-2kcayBO8Q" width="560"></iframe><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Recently <a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2013/04/google-io-just-around-corner.html">Google</a> added <a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2012/10/google-search-app-updated-with-advanced.html">advanced voice search</a> to the <a href="https://www.google.com/intl/en/chrome/browser/">Chrome browser</a>. Google's advance voice search feature was previously only available for <a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2013/05/eyes-free-typing-app-fleksy-coming-to.html">Android</a> and <a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2012/10/google-search-app-updated-with-advanced.html">iOS</a>, but is now available on <a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2011/07/mac-os-x-lion-includes-new.html">Mac</a> and <a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2011/06/window-speech-recognition-great-tool.html">Windows</a>. The feature is similar to <a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2012/01/ask-siri-how-to-spell-unfamiliar-words.html">Apple's Siri</a> ,but works on your computer as well as mobile devices. To access the feature, navigate to Google using the Chrome browser and press the microphone icon to the right of the search bar. Then you can search by voice and Google will speak back select results. I have found the voice recognition to be very fast and accurate. One of the most notable features for struggling spellers is that you can ask how to spell a word and then Google will speak back the correct spelling. Google will also provide spoken responses for many other queries as well. Watch the <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xxe_Qt46o18&feature=c4-overview&list=UUZqIu5ALxZjy9-2kcayBO8Q">above video</a> to learn more.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.google.com/insidesearch/images/features/voicesearch-multidevice.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img alt="" border="0" height="236" src="http://www.google.com/insidesearch/images/features/voicesearch-multidevice.jpg" title="Google's voice search running on computer, iPhone, and Android phone." width="320" /></a></div></div>

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Eyes-Free Typing App Fleksy Coming to Android With One Major Advantage Over iOS Version

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BLiXag-CUAEIrc8.png:large" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BLiXag-CUAEIrc8.png:large" title="Fleksy app icon with Android robot peaking from behind" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2013/02/eye-free-typing-app-fleksy-now-free.html">Fleksy</a> the eyes-free typing app that originally debuted for <a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2012/07/eyes-free-typing-with-fleksy-for-iphone.html">iOS</a> is now available in beta for <a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2012/04/free-bookshare-app-for-android.html">Android</a>. Fleksy uses gestures and text prediction to allow users to type without looking a the screen. Fleksy can be extremely helpful for the blind and visually impaired and can dramatically increase typing speed people who cannot see the screen. Unlike the <a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2013/05/prizmo-20-for-ios-released-with-cool.html">iOS</a> version the Android version can replace the default keyboard and be used with any app. In iOS you cannot use Fleksy in an email app or with the messages app but on <a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2011/12/android-becomes-more-accessible-with-40.html">Android</a> you can. Besides integration with <a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2011/12/android-becomes-more-accessible-with-40.html">Android</a> apps the Android version will be similar to the iOS version. <a href="http://bdmtech.blogspot.com/2011/12/android-becomes-more-accessible-with-40.html">Android</a> users can try the Fleksy by visiting the <a href="https://plus.google.com/communities/100504125911411427770">Fleksy Beta Google+</a> page.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://cdn.androidcommunity.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Screen-Shot-2013-05-30-at-3.06.13-PM-540x318.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" height="188" src="http://cdn.androidcommunity.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Screen-Shot-2013-05-30-at-3.06.13-PM-540x318.png" title="Screen shoots or Flesky on Android" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Click read more below to view a video about Fleksy.</div><a name="more"></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/MhzHyHLIg4g" width="560"></iframe><br /></div>

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