If you are unable to clearly see what is on your computer screen because of a visual impairment a screen magnifier may be helpful for you. Screen Magnification Systems allow people with low vision to enlarge text and graphics that are displayed on a computer screen. Screen readers are software programs that allow blind or visually […]
Posts with the assistive technology for blind tag
Monday Tech Tip: Android ShinePLUS: Screen Reader & Magnification
Anna Leung, Assistive Technology Specialist at Easter Seals Crossroads, shows us an Android screen reader and magnification tool called ShinePlus. Check it out here:
Consumer Highlight: Gary Bradley
After traveling beautiful winding roads through farmlands, I ended up in the parking lot of Rose Acre Farms. I came to Rose Acre Farms to meet with Gary Bradley. Gary has been working with our Assistive Technology Specialist, Belva Smith, on determining assistive technology accommodations that will allow him to perform his job duties. I […]
Monday Tech Tip: Orcam wearable device for visually impaired.
Steven Goldstein, Area Sales Manager at OrCam Technologies, shows us an OrCam device for the visually impaired. This hands-free wearable technology is a smart camera that assists people who are visually impaired or Blind. Check it out here: For more information: http://www.orcam.com/
Monday Tech Tip: Be My Eyes app
Tracy Castillo, ReUse Technician, shows us an app called Be My Eyes. This app helps blind users use video chat to connect with volunteers that can offer them visual assistance. Check it out here:
Monday Tech Tip: Trekker Breeze handheld talking GPS system
Jim Sullivan, Humanware representative, shows us a handheld talking GPS system, called Trekker Breeze. Check it out here: For more information on Trekker Breeze