Jim Rinehart, Assistive Technology Specialist, at Easterseals Crossroads shows us the new Voice Assistant, which provides a way to use JAWS screen reader in Windows 10 using speech input. Check it out here: Click here to learn more about Voice Assistant.
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Monday Tech Tip: Using OCR in JAWS to access .pdf files
Jim Rinehart, Assistive Technology Specialist, at Easterseals Crossroads shows us how to access .pdf files using OCR (optical character recognition with JAWS screenreader. Check it out here: Click here to learn more about JAWS.
AM415 – Mezzo Focus 16 Compact Desktop Video Magnifier
Podcast: Play in new window | Download Hey there! Welcome to Accessibility Minute, your weekly look at Assistive Technology, those clever tools and devices designed to help people who have difficulties with vision, mobility, hearing or other special needs! If you or a loved one are in the market for a new desktop video magnifier, […]
Consumer Highlight: Candy Sherd
Candy Sherd was diagnosed with Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada (VKH) disease in 2006 after having spinal meningitis in 2004. VKH is a rare disorder that causes a rapid loss of vision. Knowing that she would have progressive vision loss, Candy started preparing and made large prints of things such as important documents and her favorite recipes. Candy is […]
Monday Tech Tip: Optelec Clearview Go
Greg Blackman, VP, at Eye Can See, Inc. shows us the Optelec Clearview Go, which is a portable high definition video magnifier. Check it out here: Click here to learn more about Eye Can See, Inc. and the Optelec Clearview Go.
A Vision of Improving Veterans’ Lives
As we recently celebrated Veterans Day, now is a fitting time to explore the ways in which we can give back to the brave men and women who have served this country. For veterans with disabilities living in Indiana, one of the best sources of support is the Visual Impairment Services Team (VIST) at the Richard […]