by Kathy Austin
Recently I read a blog on American Foundation of the Blind’s Family Connect site about giving experiences as a holiday gift to children instead of the “stuff” that clutters up our homes. Studies have shown that the positive memories we hold about experiences make us happier than the things we accumulate. Do you remember that […] Read More »
Tags: audio-described, gift for person with vision loss, Sighted Guide
by David Flament
Looking for a holiday gift the whole family can enjoy? You might want to consider turning your television into a Smart TV! Apple is more than just the iPhone, iPad, iPod and Mac, it is also TV. The Apple TV is a small box you plug into your current TV that turns your TV into a […] Read More »
Tags: Apple TV, Holiday gift, Smart TVs
by David Flament, Manager of Adaptive Technology Services
I have been receiving a good many calls about whether to upgrade to Microsoft’s July 29th release of Windows 10. Windows 10 is a free upgrade from Windows 7, 8, and 8.1. The upgrade will remain free for 1 year, until July 29, 2016. If you wait to upgrade until after that date, you may […] Read More »
by Cheryl Megurdichian
LinkedIn has more than 347 million users and has become a go-to source for recruiters, employers and professionals seeking to build a strong network. Here are 10 tips that can help any beginner set up a polished profile. 1. Take Time to Plan Your Profile Pick your target audience. Decide what type of job in […] Read More »
Tags: Adaptive technology, employment, job-seeking, LinkedIn, resumes
by Kathy Austin, CVA
Finding a job that pays a living wage (or more) when you have vision loss can be tough, but things are looking up. Rates of employment for people with vision loss have been steadily increasing from 27% in 1997 to 37% in 2007. What are some factors that can improve the outcome for someone to […] Read More »
Tags: #NDEAM, blindness, Braille, orientation and mobility, vision rehabilitation
by Polly Abbott, CVRT
I have just returned from my first Association of Vision Rehabilitation Therapists conference. A re-occurring theme of the conference was how under-utilized vision rehabilitation therapists (VRT) are, especially by doctors, educators and vocational rehabilitation professionals working with clients with vision loss. Are VRTs Invisible? As a profession, we are practically invisible. No one is quite […] Read More »
Tags: adapted crafts, cribbage, large print cards, vision rehabilitation, VRT
by David Flament
For most of us, the cost of getting a new smart phone is too expensive. A new iPhone costs anywhere from $649 to $949. I have always depended on getting my phone every two years with a subsidy from my cell phone company when I sign a new two-year contract. The subsidy brings the price […] Read More »
Tags: installment plans, iPhone, iPhones, Smart Phone, Smart Phones, Subsidies for smart phones, Subsidized phones
by Jordan Giffney, social media intern at Second Sense
As a college student, I am told that I must pay my dues by accepting the title, The Intern. This means I spend the majority of my summer gaining work experience at the bottom of the totem pole. While finishing up the end of the semester, the hunt for an internship looked hopeless until a […] Read More »
by Marvin Commerford, Second Sense Technology Tutor
The Second Generation Victor Reader Stream‘s Wi-Fi feature has added many great features to a great device. However, it has also opened up the possibility for problems that didn’t exist on the original Stream. Here are two tips to decrease the possibility of some problems. The Stream puts all downloaded content like books, podcasts, NFB Newsline, […] Read More »
Tags: Adaptive technology, Blind, book readers, NFB Newsline, NLS, podcasts, Second Generation Victor Reader Stream, Victor Reader Stream, Vision loss, Visually impaired
by Jordan Giffney
We are told from day one, “eat your fruits and vegetables,” or “make sure you drink all of your milk for strong bones.” Moms around the world have tried to instill healthy habits in kids who have no interest in finishing their vegetables. But as all children do, we grew up and no longer have our […] Read More »
Tags: healthy living, low vision, talking blood pressure monitor, talking products, Vision lossCopyright © 2017 Second Sense. All rights reserved.
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