by Kathy Austin, CVA
He’s Your Live Performance Audio Describer! It almost feels like magic when someone whispers in your ear telling you what’s happening on the stage. It’s even more satisfying knowing you aren’t bugging your spouse, friend or fellow theatre goer. Last week, I saw Hamilton, the hit new musical that everyone is clamoring to see. […] Read More »
Tags: audio-description, Hamilton, theater
by Polly Abbott, CVRT
It’s More than a Book Several vision loss support groups in the Chicago area also host Talking Book Clubs. Many occur at local libraries and are led by professional leaders. The only difference is that the participants generally are all reading audio books through the NLS Talking Book program. Recently, I had a conversation with […] Read More »
Tags: book clubs, talking books. support groups
by Rachael Eschbach, COMS
I am a Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist, who is fortunate to be a full time employee at Second Sense. Although I am a young professional, I have been working in the field and training clients of all ages in Orientation and Mobility (O&M) for the past 6 years. I love what I do! I […] Read More »
Tags: Mobility, O&M, orientation and mobility
by David Flament
I often get asked about text, object and image recognition apps for iPhones and iPads. Recently, fully sighted people have even asked because of the release of AiPoly 2.0 and all the press it received. So, I thought I would review some of the more popular apps in this area. Here we go! AiPoly Let’s […] Read More »
Tags: AiPoly, Bespecular, image recognition apps, iPhone, KNFB Reader, Nantmobile, Tap Tap See
by Kathy Austin, CVA
His nose twitches constantly. Lamp posts cannot be resisted. Another slimy chicken bone taken out of his mouth. This is my regular two-block walk from the office to the train station. I have a very sweet, sometimes naughty, Labrador Retriever guide dog named Weller. He is a gorgeous dog with long ears, a sharp nose […] Read More »
Tags: guide dogs, Mobility, retirement
by David Flament
I often talk to our clients about the need to learn a second screen reader and have even blogged on the subject. I use both JAWS and NVDA on a regular basis. I want to share my experience with a recent JAWS update and how NVDA came to the rescue. The Crash Back in April, […] Read More »
Tags: Adaptive technology, Assistive Technology, JAWS, NVDA
by Polly Abbott, CVRT
PART THREE: Healthy Eating Usually Means Cooking from Scratch Cooking from scratch usually means following recipes. How are you going to save and access them? Do you need computer skills? Recipes on tape? A large print cookbook? An iPad with zoom or voice over? There are many options to explore. In the end a […] Read More »
Tags: Cooking, cooking with vision loss, recipes
by Polly Abbott, CVRT
PART TWO: Identifying Items in the Pantry and Reading Package Information Approach the organization of your fridge and pantry as you would any area of your home that you need to organize: Get rid of what you are not using or haven’t used in two years — old spices, that can of tuna, or the […] Read More »
Tags: Cooking, cooking with vision loss, healthy eating, organization
by Polly Abbott, CVRT
PART ONE: You Can Learn All the Skills You Need to Cook Healthy Meals Does this recipe sound familiar? Take one person with vision loss and add two family members who don’t put items back where they belong. Season with a dash of fear of knives and sprinkle with flour and assorted crumbs all over […] Read More »
Tags: Cooking, cooking with vision loss
by Cheryl Megurdichian
Jocelyn lost her job. The funding ended and so did her employment. She knows there is a need for people with customer service experience. “I love working with people. I want to get a job helping people.” Unfortunately, she discovered all the positions she is interested in also require computer skills. Jocelyn spent the last few years […] Read More »
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