If you are unable to clearly see what is on your computer screen because of a visual impairment a screen magnifier may be helpful for you. Screen Magnification Systems allow people with low vision to enlarge text and graphics that are displayed on a computer screen. Screen readers are software programs that allow blind or visually […]
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Monday Tech Tip: JAWS 18/JAWS 2018 booting fix
Jim Rinehart, Assistive Technology Specialist, at Easterseals Crossroads shows us a fix to helping with slow booting of JAWS 18 or JAWS 2018 when you are using Windows 10. Check it out here:
Visually impaired use smartphones to see world
Smart devices have opened up a whole new world to individuals with visual impairments, granting them the ability to communicate, navigate in unfamiliar areas and even take photographs of their surroundings… Wait, what? It is generally understood that individuals with visual impairments read and complete tasks oftentimes through the sense of touch; these individuals read content […]
Monday Tech Tip: Flash Reader and Spritz
Check out this week’s tech tip on applications to help make reading quicker and easier.
Overview of GW Micro Window-Eyes
GW Micro Window-Eyes is arguably one of the most powerful screen reader programs on the market today. This powerful application allows individuals who are blind or visually impaired to have complete control of their Windows computer. This control not only leads to more independence, but also leads to a higher productivity rate while working on […]
Monday Tech Tip: ChromeVox
Wade Wingler, Director of Assistive Technology shows the ChromeVox screen reader for Chrome. Having trouble viewing the video-click here