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 […]
Posts with the Low Vision tag
Tech Tip: Ruby HD XL
Greg Blackman from Eye Can See shows us the new Ruby HD video magnifier by Freedom Scientific. Check it out!
10 New Accessibility Features in iOS 8
Last week at Apple’s annual developer conference, the company announced the launch of its new mobile operating system, iOS 8. Over the years, Apple has strived to make its products as accessible as possible for all users. With the said mission in mind, though both OS X and iOS platforms currently offer many accessible features, Apple continues […]
A Taste of Technology
Low vision technology can help you read, write, see loved ones and enjoy hobbies again. Please join Enhanced Vision representative Jim Fortman for hands-on demonstrations of the newest technologies available for people with low vision at the WILL Center in Terre Haute, Indiana. This FREE event will provide information and training to these individuals, as […]
New Accessibility Features in iOS 7.1
Apple recently released its new operating system iOS 7.1, available now for download via the over-the-air Software Update and iTunes. In its previous update, Apple made the biggest progress to date regarding accessibility in their software; now iOS 7.1 offers even more accessibility features, especially ones to benefit blind and low vision individuals. New accessibility […]
Seika Braille Display
The Seika 40-cell Braille Display is lightweight, compact and extremely portable. This sturdy unit is compatible with either Windows or Mac applications and works in tandem with your screen reading software. This affordable 40-cell refreshable braille display is significantly lower in price than any other display on the market. In addition, it comes with a […]