One new technology for the blind or visually impaired is as simple as pointing and clicking. Literally. The EyeRing device is an object worn on the user’s finger that, when directed at an object, will tell the user more information about it. The device is comprised of a small camera mounted onto a ring is […]
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Blind and visually impaired students get the most out of science laboratories
Very few students who are blind or visually impaired have been able to actively contribute to the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) simply because laboratories, data and experiments are sight driven and rely on observations. However, GW Micro is seeking to change this. The new collaborative effort between GW Micro and Independence […]
Monday Tech Tip: WorkFlowy.com
Watch as Wade demonstrates how to use workflowy.com. A web-based service that helps keep you organized. Having trouble viewing the video? Click here! Click here to visit our archived videos. To view Closed Captioning, click on the “CC” in the lower right corner of the video.
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ATU051 – Bob Heil (part 2), High Contrast Podcast from Serotalk, Blackberry Screen Reader, Ice Cream Sandwich for the blind, Bionic Ear to Replace Cochlear Implants, Step-by-Step Communicator, The OSX Dock by Keyboard only
Podcast: Play in new window | Download http://traffic.libsyn.com/atupdate/ATU051812b.mp3 Click the “Pod” link above to listen or subscribe with iTunes. Links: Bob Heil – part 2 (www.HeilSound.com – TWIT.tv/HN) High Contrast Podcast from SPN: http://bit.ly/KolTPs Bionic Ear Could Replace Cochlear Implants : Discovery News http://bit.ly/K5SOc2 » A Blind Trek Through Android – Part 1: Unwrapping the […]
GW Micro – Window Eyes
With the evolution and progress of screen reader technology, it seems that they get more and more sophisticated all the time, Window Eyes from GW Micro is no exception. “Window-Eyes gives total control over what you hear and how you hear it. Plus, with its enhanced Braille support that control is extended to what you […]