Writer: Tiffany Whisner, Coles Marketing It’s a week-long camp giving visually-impaired students an experience that’s truly “out of this world.” Since it began in 1989, Space Camp for Interested Visually-Impaired Students (SCIVIS) has offered kids with special visual needs the chance to do everything Space Camp® has to offer — from learning how the space […]
Posts with the Blind tag
Tech Tip: Optelec ClearView C
Greg Blackman from EYE Can See introduces us to the newest video magnifier from Optelec called the ClearView C. Check this out! For more information on this product, visit last week’s blog or go to the Optelec website.
Tech Tip: Optelec ClearView C
Greg Blackman from EYE Can See introduces us to the newest video magnifier from Optelec called the ClearView C. Check this out! For more information on this product, visit last week’s blog or go to the Optelec website.
Optelec ClearView C Video Magnifier
Optelec has recently released its newest video magnifier called the ClearView C. The company’s mission is simple: “Improving the quality of life for the visually impaired and blind by reaching out with simple and effective solutions.” The mission shines through with the new ClearView C, which is a unique C-shaped desktop video magnifier. The product is […]
Take me there: Lechal smart shoes leading way for the blind
By now a majority of individuals have heard of some form of wearable technology such as the smartwatch or Google Glass. A tech company in India called Ducere Tech, recently presented a newer form of wearable technology: smart shoes. The shoes are called Lechal, which translates as “take me there” in Hindi. The shoes possess a lot of potential especially for individuals […]
FingerReader: ring-like device helps visually impaired read
In recent years, it’s been noted that fewer than 10 percent of legally blind Americans read Braille. And with this number steadily declining as the use of technology increases, what other options are available? With advancements in technology, there are several devices already available to help individuals with visual impairments read. However, individuals often encounter the two […]