by Kathy Austin
When you receive the news from your doctor that nothing more can be done to improve your vision, and there’s the possibility your eyesight will worsen, you are in shock. You may not think of the next question right away – “What do I do next?” While the doctor cannot improve your vision medically, […] Read More »
Tags: Assistive Technology, Daily living skills, Mobility, vision rehabilitation
by Cody Froeter, CVRT
For many older individuals, falls are a major concern that can have serious consequences. According to the CDC, more than one in four seniors 65 years and older fall each year. People with vision loss have almost double the risk of experiencing a fall. These falls can lead to a lower quality of life, […] Read More »
Tags: Apple Watch, Assistive Technology, fall detection
by David Flament
It is time to say goodbye. Yes, it is time to say goodbye to Windows 7. Many of you may be saying, “No I love my Windows 7! I don’t want to switch to Windows 10.” So, why do you have to upgrade to Windows 10? Microsoft has been saying support for Windows 7 will […] Read More »
Tags: Assistive Technology, upgrading to Windows 10, Windows 10, Windows 7
by David Flament
As the manager of assistive technology at Second Sense, I love to keep up with the new products and devices that can benefit our clients. When Apple brought out their new watch, I was intrigued. But I waited until a few generations had been produced before putting my money down. Just like with new […] Read More »
Tags: Apple Watch, Assistive Technology, VoiceOver
by David Flament
Do You Listen to Podcasts? Google the words “podcast genres” and you’ll be amazed at the amount of content available in a podcast format. There’s a podcast for just about anything you can think of – dramas, music, comedy, religion, history, horror, science fiction, crime, arts, food, games, travel, fashion – the list never […] Read More »
Tags: Assistive Technology, podcasts
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