Blind able to "See" Facebook Photos

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There are many millions blind and visually impaired people in the world and I am aware that we have some afflicted people of this type here at WA.

It is now possible that such people can hear a description of what is contained in a photo that has been posted on Facebook.

The Facebook site has now got a new system named " auto alternative text" that has the capability to recognise items in photos, and then gives an audio description of them.

This will enable the visually impaired to enjoy to a degree the photos posted by friends and Family.

At present it is just on iPhones and iPads in English, but other devices and languages are planned.

A blind friend, who is very computer and tech savvy is already on the new system's trail.

I am told that you can see more information at the Facebook Newsroom: you can find it at www.snipca.com/20231

Should be fun to hear some of the descriptions that are provided ..... Could be hilarious in some cases.

Any one using yet?

Love to hear any of your experiences

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Jaws, Zoomtext, WindowEyes and a host of software already do these types of things for us who are visually impaired. There is an entire industry built around these types of things. Being a Microsoft Certified SYSTEMS Engineer I was trained in their use and the use of many other things the general public never sees.

Just spreading the NEW info about the Facebook facility!
So glad you have been Certified.
Maybe some you could disclose some things "the general public never sees" that might be of some benefit to WA members or are they top secret?

Not secret at all. G P just has no need for many things. WA has no need for IT skills. Kyle will show all that is needed. I am also learning this stuff along with other tools.

What a wonderful idea.

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