Yesterday I wrote about the C-Pen Reader 2, which is a reading aid for individuals who may need assistance reading text. Another scanning pen available from the same company is the ReaderPen. The ReaderPen is a convenient portable tool to support independent reading and literacy. You can easily scan text with this device to have […]
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C-Pen Reader 2
I wrote about the original C-Pen Reader several years ago. Now there is a new and improved version: C-Pen Reader 2! C-Pen Reader 2 is the next generation of assistive reading tools designed to put even more control into the user’s hands. Here’s more from the developer’s website: “Literacy is powerful and unlocks a world […]
JanSport Adaptive Collection
JanSport is a company that has been creating a wide variety of bags for more than 50 years. They recently launched an Adaptive Collection, featuring two options for individuals with physical disabilities. The Adaptive Collection upgrades classic JanSport styling with features that make everyday things easier. JanSport has been working with and listening to individuals […]
ATFAQ180 – Q1. Updating Zoom, Q2. Digital Recorders, Q3, Discreet microphones, Q4. Talking Calculators, Q5, Difference between Google Lookout and Google Lens, Q6. Wildcard: 5-10yr predictions for AT
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Monday Tech Tip: Scanning Pens Reader 2
During the 2023 ATIA Conference, David Flaherty, US Director of Sales, Scanning Pens, Inc. shows us one of their scanning pen devices that uses AI-based text recognition to scan text and read to a user. The device has many other helpful features for individuals with reading difficulties such as access to dictionary for word comprehension […]
Tactile Wet Measuring Spoons, Pitcher, and Funnel
Yesterday I wrote about the Boil Alert Disc listed on the Blind Kitchen’s website. Their website also features a set of wet measuring spoons, a small pitcher, and a mini funnel that makes measuring liquids “simple and accurate, with less waste and mess.” The wet measuring spoons are easy to identify because of the tactile […]