American Printing House for the Blind and Freedom Scientific have paired up to develop the Video Mag HD. The Video Mag HD features a robust, lightweight body which makes it an ideal solution for students on the go. The magnifier’s high-definition camera brings users crystal-clear images. The Video Mag HD can magnify whatever appears under […]
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Learn Braille with the 6dot BrailleCoach Package
Looking for a device to help learn braille? The 6dot BrailleCoach may be just the tool you’re searching for! It offers a unique way to learn braille by enabling students to work independently between lessons. The BrailleCoach utilizes RFID (radio-frequency identification) technology to identify and speak recorded information linked to the braille embossed tags. 6dot BrailleCoach […]
8 more accessible gift ideas for those who are blind
In November 2014, our very own Nikol Prieto wrote about 10 accessible gift ideas for those with vision impairments. The article has since become one of our most popular blogs of all time! Because that article did so well, I wanted to provide you with even more options for your loved ones with visual impairments. […]
Orion TI-84 Plus Talking Graphing Calculator
Graphing calculators are often a necessity in secondary and higher education classrooms. For individuals who are visually impaired, standard ones are wholly inaccessible. The Orion TI-84 Plus Talking Graphing Calculator is the world’s first fully accessible handheld graphing calculator. The Orion TI-84 Plus Talking Graphing Calculator includes the same functions as the TI-84 Plus. However, […]
5 Ways to Utilize Your Amazon Echo
Over the past couple of years, I’ve briefly covered the Amazon Echo. In sum, the Amazon Echo (aka “Alexa”) is a hands-free personal assistant. When I first wrote about the Echo, I had very limited knowledge on how it could really benefit individuals with special needs. I have only recently discovered some cool features and tricks which […]
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OrCam MyEye: See for Yourself
OrCam is a company focused on wearable technology to help people who are blind or have visual impairment better interact with the world around them through the concept of “artificial vision.” Their signature product is the MyEye, a miniature smart camera that sits on a normal eyeglasses frame, converting visual information into the spoken word. […]