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
by David Flament
I often work with clients on finding apps to help them with everyday life. I wanted to share a couple of the ones I use and recommend to students. The apps below are for the iPhone. Some are also available for Android. Is There an App to Help Me Get Where I Need […] Read More »
Tags: accessible apps, apps for people with vision loss, apps that help with daily living by David Flament
I have been fielding a lot of calls about notetakers lately. These are expensive devices, so I encourage you to do your research before purchasing. You can start here with information and links to reviews for three of the major notetaking devices on the market, BrailleNote Touch, BrailleSense Polaris and ElBraille. BrailleNote Touch […] Read More »
Tags: Braille, braille notetakers, notetakers
by David Flament
Internet Explorer has been discontinued and Microsoft has not sent any major updates since 2015. Internet Explorer is becoming unsafe to use. If you are still using Internet Explorer, it may be time to try another web browser. Here are some other web browser options you may want to consider. Microsoft Edge What […] Read More »
Tags: web accessibility, web browsers
by David Flament
I am often asked about the choices for a screen reader for those who cannot afford JAWS. The first thing to know is that having two screen readers is always a better option than having just one. Let’s look at three options that may help. NVDA The first option, and what is quickly becoming my […] Read More »
Tags: JAWS, NVDA, System Access to Go
by David Flament
When I was a partial, I loved my PlayStation and PC games. That all ended when I lost all of my vision 8 years ago. Or did it? I have written articles about games for people with vision loss before and have found some amazing games. But, “A Hero’s Call” by Out of Sight Games […] Read More »
Tags: A Hero's Call, Gaming, RPG
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 Sara Streeter
Before taking early retirement a couple of years ago, I spent 34 years doing accounting and finance work. I grew up fully sighted and relied on good vision for my intensely-detailed work, spending long hours staring at numbers and other data on a computer screen. Then, in my early 50s, the effects of my progressive […] Read More »
Tags: CCTV, magnification
by Cody Froeter, CVRT
With the rise of smartphone technology, many apps have been developed to assist people with vision loss. Rather than having to purchase multiple assistive devices, at sometimes significant costs, a person can now download an app, often for free and accomplish the same tasks. Increasing Power and Efficiency As technology has advanced, apps have […] Read More »
Tags: accessible apps, iPhone, OCR, Seeing AI