Writer: Tiffany Whisner, Coles Marketing It’s time to head back to school! The heat of summer still lingers, but students and their families are buying school supplies, packing backpacks and getting ready for another school year. The transition from summer to school can be tough — and even more difficult for students with disabilities or […]
Posts with the Low Vision tag
Monday Tech Tip: Jitterbug phone
Belva Smith, Assistive Technology Specialist, at Easter Seals Crossroads, shows us how to use a simple cell phone called the Jitterbug phone. This cell phone may be helpful for those who want a low tech cell phone option or have low vision. Check it out here:
Monday Tech Tip: iOS built in screen reader options (speak selection & speak screen)
Brian Norton, Manager of Clinical Assistive Technology, at Easter Seals Crossroads, shows us shows us two iOS built in screen reader options: speak selection and speak screen. Check it out here:
Monday Tech Tip: Candy 5 HD
Belva Smith, Assistive Technology Specialist at Easter Seals Crossroads, shows us the basic features of the Candy HD 5 handheld CCTV. Check it out here:
Monday Tech Tip: Amigo HD-Portable Low Vision Electronic Magnifier
Josh Anderson, Assistive Technology Specialist at Easter Seals Crossroads, shows us the basic features of the Amigo HD handheld CCTV. Check it out here:
To Learn Yourself By Teaching Others
Writer: Tiffany Whisner, Coles Marketing “I’m grateful for my challenges because they have pushed me in ways that are invaluable, making me more compassionate for others and very aware we all are carrying our own baggage.” Kathy Nimmer couldn’t have said it better — especially since she’s a 10th grade English teacher who also teaches […]