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McDonald’s installs Vispero technology in kiosks for blind, low vision customers
McDonald’s has selected Vispero’s assistive technology to provide blind and low vision customers with an accessible kiosk experience, according to a press release. Vispero’s JAWS Kiosk has already been deployed to select McDonald’s U.S. company-owned restaurants, as well as newly deployed kiosks in U.S. franchise locations. Creating an accessible and usable kiosk experience for McDonald’s…
Read MoreChange Is Hard
Shortly after being diagnosed with macular degeneration, the reality sets in that the way we have done things for years will have to change, possibly in the near future. How can I do ___? With loss of sight, how will you cook and clean? What if you can no longer drive, how will you get…
Read MoreWhy Are Visits to the Eye Doctor Important?
I recently wrote an article about a conversation I had with a group of my friends. It was surprising to me to hear that they don’t see an optometrist annually. This was a foreign concept to me, as I visit some form of an eye doctor twice a year at a minimum. In that article,…
Read MoreNew England Low Vision and Blindness Webinar Series
New England Low Vision and Blindness, in conjunction with our business partners, are pleased to offer the following webinar series: Zip Through Your School Day with the MagniLink Zip When: Tuesday, September 14th, 1:00 PM Eastern Time What: To summarize five tasks that can be accomplished using the MagniLink Zip. To analyze five tasks the…
Read MoreNELVB Job Opportunity – Account Executive
No Limitations…. No Barriers to YOUR Success! New England Low Vision and Blindness is looking for a dedicated Account Executive to join our Low Vision Technology Rehabilitation team. This position provides the opportunity to Bring Hope to people with low vision and who are blind. Package includes: Great base salary Company car Paid holidays Health…
Read MoreeSight 4 Low Vision Wearable Glasses – Major Updates
The New Standard for Vision Technology Extensive research and purpose-driven custom design sets eSight apart. Beyond sight, eSight is built for life. Combining leading-edge proprietary hardware and software, eSight empowers people living with visual impairment with the best visual acuity, unmatched mobility, and ease of use. How does eSight work? eSight’s low vision aid provides…
Read MoreLow Vision Glasses / Wearable Low Vision Technology
Some of our experts have said wearable technology is the future to help those with vision loss live an active lifestyle. Our wearable options make it possible for those with low vision to see and take part in everyday tasks, such as watching TV and being able to see a loved ones face. NuEyes e2…
Read More5 Worst Eye Problems
If you are interested in the Top 10 List for 2021, you can find it by <clicking here>! Top 10 Low Vision Aids for Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) – 2021 Here are the 5 worst eye problems that affect the elderly. 1. Glaucoma Abrupt and severe pain in your eyes and seeing halos can be signs of glaucoma.…
Read MoreTop 10 Low Vision Aids for Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) For 2018
If you are interested in the Top 10 List for 2021, you can find it by <clicking here>! Top 10 Low Vision Aids for Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) – 2021 Top 10 Low Vision Aids for Consumers – 2018: 1. DaVinci Pro — Portable 3-in-1 CCTV Video Magnifier 2. Ruby XL HD — Handheld Electronic Video…
Read MoreTop 10 Low Vision Aids for Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) – 2020
If you are interested in the Top 10 List for 2021, you can find it by <clicking here>! Top 10 Low Vision Aids for Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) – 2021 Top 10 Low Vision Aids for Consumers – 2020: 1. DaVinci Pro Portable 3-in-1 CCTV Video Magnifier 2. Patriot ViewPoint Low Vision Wearable Glasses 3. Explore 8…
Read MoreTop 10 Low Vision Aids for Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) – 2019
If you are interested in the Top 10 List for 2021, you can find it by <clicking here>! Top 10 Low Vision Aids for Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) – 2021 Top 10 Low Vision Aids for Consumers – 2019: 1. DaVinci Pro Portable 3-in-1 CCTV Video Magnifier 2. Patriot ViewPoint Glasses 3. Ruby XL HD Handheld Electronic…
Read MoreLiving with Low Vision – Using the MagniLink S at Work
When Rebecca Dorton had trouble at work, she never expected to find the solution in her husband’s tackle box, but that’s exactly what happened one night in East Tennessee. After earning a Bachelor’s in Business Administration with a Legal Studies minor, Rebecca was hired by the Sullivan County Circuit Court Clerks in East Tennessee. Familiar…
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