Many of you have come to us at INDATA and said “I’ve heard that the new Kindle has text-to-speech options. Can you tell me more about this?” INDATA decided to purchase the new Kindle for our loan library to see what it has to offer to folks with vision impairments that are interested in listening […]
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Tech Tip Monday: ZoomText Keyboard
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Brain Balance Workshops
Brain Balance Achievement Centers is pleased to announce that Brain Balance Program Founder Dr. Robert Melillo will be the special guest at a three-day grand opening celebration for the Indianapolis center, November 15-17, 2010. Dr. Melillo is founder of the groundbreaking Brain Balance Program® and author of the book, “Disconnected Kids.” He is an internationally […]
iPhone Apps for the Visually Impaired
Many new smart phones come with large screens, but that doesn’t mean that the print or images are easier to see. These applications are available on the Apple iPhone to allow individuals with vision impairments to live more independently. Sendero GPS LookAround for the iPhone announces the current street, city, cross street, heading and nearby […]
Assistive Services at Indianapolis Marion County Public Library
The Indianapolis Marion County Public Library (IMCPL) offers several assistive services at their Central Library location (40th East St. Clair Street, Indianapolis). Accessible Entrances: The 9th street entrance is wheelchair accessible. Garage: 13 accessible parking spots are located on each level of the parking garage. Parking fees can be paid at accessible locations near the […]
Product Description: Franklin Bill Reader (BR-1000)
The Franklin Bill Reader is a handheld device for the blind and visually impaired. It uses Evolution Robotics’ ViPR (Visual Pattern Recognition) object recognition and identification technology with an imbedded digital camera and speaker to immediately determine the denominations of U.S. paper currency. Hold the BR-1000 over a single U.S. dollar bill (each bill must […]