by Richard Stauder, CVRT CATIS
QR Codes in the Community QR codes are becoming more prevalent in the community. You will find them at restaurants to order your meal, get games on your phone, and obtain information about a community event. QR Codes, or Quick Response codes, have been described as a “modern three-dimensional” form of the traditional […] Read More »
Tags: Freestyle, QR Code
by Cody Froeter, CVRT
Back in December of 2020, Microsoft’s Seeing AI released an update for the app that included a brand new channel. The new channel, called World, uses an iPhone’s LiDAR sensors to gain a spatial, 3D depiction of the environment in the phone’s camera lens. Using 3D spatial audio, the app notifies the user of […] Read More »
Tags: iphone 13, Mobility, Seeing AI
by Kathy Austin
When I got my first COVID19 vaccination, I was presented with a card with the date for my return visit for the second dose. I thought, as with most of the little cards you get at a doctor’s office to remind you of your next appointment, this card would eventually be tossed. Who knew back […] Read More »
Tags: Digital Vaccine Card, Vaccine Card iPhone
by Siobhan Midgley
For all you iPhone users out there, some exciting new accessibility features have accompanied the unveiling of iOS 14! I’ll discuss some of the new features you may find useful if you have vision loss. Some of our clients have found some iOS 14 updates to be a bit of a nuisance. If you […] Read More »
Tags: iOS 14, iPhone, iPhone Accessibility
by By Cody Froeter, CVRT
For many individuals with vision loss, an iPhone is an essential tool for accomplishing a wide variety of daily tasks. The Home Button was one feature of an iPhone that many of my clients found useful. It was not only used for performing tasks, but it was a tactile landmark on the screen when […] Read More »
Tags: iPhone, iPhone 11, VoiceOver
by Kathy Austin, CVA
These are scary times. While there is much we cannot control, there are some things we can do to make sure we are prepared if the worst happens. Especially now, with the Coronavirus circulating through our communities at a rapid pace. You want to make sure first responders know a little about you and how […] Read More »
Tags: 911, emergency, iPhone
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 Cody Froeter, CVRT
With technology’s ever-progressing advancement, it can be easy to feel overwhelmed when considering a new smartphone. Smartphones, particularly iPhones, are impressive devices that can perform a plethora of tasks and settings out of the box. With accessibility features and apps, there are even more options available to users. Start with the Basics The beauty […] Read More »
Tags: Accessibility, iPhone, Vision loss
by Kathy Austin, CVA
Have you heard about these new devices that “help the blind see?” Almost daily, I receive articles that make these devices sound like you could get your vision back. Frankly, I was a bit confused and very skeptical as each device sounded similar – glasses, cameras, speakers, etc. In an effort to sort out what […] Read More »
Tags: Aira, Argus II, ESight, IrisVision, OrCam