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 […]
Posts with the Visually Impaired tag
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 […]
Samsung’s new accessibility accessories
Samsung Electronics was founded in 1969 and remains a large name in the world of smart devices today offering features unique to their devices, thus setting them apart from other competitors. Their take on accessibility is no exception. In March, they began launching a trio of new accessories for the Galaxy Core Advance mid-range device […]
Prodigi: Personal Vision Assistant
HumanWare provides assistive technology for individuals who are blind or visually impaired as well as students with disabilities. Recently the company has reinvented the electronic magnifier to bring you a simpler, more portable vision and reading system. Prodigi Duo is a 2-in-1 touch-controlled personal vision assistant which doubles as both a desktop and tablet (handheld video magnifier.) With Prodigi, users […]
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 […]