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 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 »
Tags: Adaptive technology, volunteering
by David Flament, Manager of Adaptive Technology
I often get asked, “How do you know the answers to our questions?” I am not a genius and don’t have an eidetic memory. I just know where some of the resources are to help me find answers to technology questions. In Second Sense’s recent workshop, The Net and Other Resources, I shared some […] Read More »
Tags: Adaptive technology, online resources, technology questions
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 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 David Flament
Take a walk with David through his day – is it much different than yours? A Typical Day Motoring to the Office It feels like a bright sunny morning as I step out into the darkness. I head down the alley and come out at the bus stop. When the next bus stops, its doors open […] Read More »
Tags: Adaptive technology, Commuting, Computer Instruction, Gaming, independent living, Living with Vision Loss, Vision loss, Visually impaired
by David Flament
I recently found an app that reminds me of my days way back when I was a computer programmer. I had learned to program like everyone else back in the late eighties and early nineties by writing lines and lines of code to make the computer do what we wanted it to do. Then, in […] Read More »
Tags: Adaptive technology, apps, iPhone, VoiceOver, Workflow
by David Flament, MA, Manager of Adaptive Technology Services at Second Sense
I ran into something recently on our technology email list, Techexchange, which made me think, “Hmmm.” It was a forwarded article about Peapod settling a lawsuit about their website not being accessible. I found this funny as I had just received my order from Peapod a couple of days earlier and had just taught shopping […] Read More »
Tags: Adaptive technology, Apple, iPhone, Netflix, NFB, Peapod, web accessibility
by David Flament, Manager of Adaptive Technology at Second Sense
It is that time of year again, time for Apple’s annual extravaganza announcing their new products. This year was rumored to be the biggest event since their iMac release in the late 1990s. Yesterday’s announcement was pretty big and very exciting to follow. Since everyone on the Web is giving their highlights, I thought I […] Read More »
Tags: Adaptive technology, Apple Pay, Apple Watch, iOS 8.0, iPhone 6, VoiceOver
by Marv Commerford
How I Lost the Battle! Since I’ve been involved with Second Sense for a long time, I knew about the iPhone’s accessibility from the time it was introduced with the 3GS. Both staff and students were surprised that I didn’t jump on board with the iPhone early on because I do like new technology. I […] Read More »
Tags: Adaptive technology, Independence, Vision loss