Brian Norton, Director of Assistive Technology at Easterseals Crossroads shows us The Mercury 12 Laptop Tablet Magnifier, which is a portable CCTV Magnifier and Reader. Check it out here:
Posts with the OCR tag
Claro ScanPen
Our very own director, Brian Norton, introduced the Claro ScanPen app in a Tech Tip earlier this week. It is an app that allows you to have printed text spoken aloud. This app can be useful for students with dyslexia, low vision, and much more. Claro ScanPen allows users to take a photo of their printed […]
C-Pen Reader
There are already several apps and resources available for individuals with dyslexia, ADHD, and other learning disabilities. The C-Pen Reader Pen is a newer device designed to benefit any individuals who struggle with reading. It is a standalone pen that scans words and speaks them aloud and is noted as a “major technological breakthrough for […]
The Mercury Handheld Magnifier & StandScan
If you or a loved one are in the market for a portable magnifier and OCR, perhaps you should consider the Mercury Handheld Magnifier and OCR. The Mercury Handheld Magnifier and OCR is a touch-based live magnification device that can perform accurate full page OCR. The magnifier features a wide 5.5 inch display screen with […]
Monday Tech Tip: Blaze EZ Premium Option Pack
Belva Smith, Assistive Technology Specialist at Easter Seals Crossroads, shows us the Blaze EZ Premium Option Pack which is a document scanning stand that holds you Blaze EZ (OCR Multi-player) in correct position to scan documents to then use the OCR function of the Blaze EZ. Check it out here:
ScanJig Pro
The iPhone and iPad already offer many accessible features and apps for individuals who are blind or visually impaired. However, many still find the need to purchase an additional (expensive!) scanner when they could simply use apps on smart devices with an affordable stand like the ScanJig Pro! According to its website, the ScanJig Pro is a […]