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The Benefits of Assistive Technology in Education
How Assistive Technology Transforms Education for Students with Disabilities We would like to make you aware of two (2) key documents issued by the Department of Education to provide guidance and support to children with disabilities who need assistive technology (AT) devices and services for meaningful access and engagement in education. Guidance Supporting Children With…
Read MoreNavigating the Workspace: Strategies for Creating a Visually Accessible Environment
In recognition of March Awareness Month and the important focus on Workplace Eye Wellness, our organization is committed to fostering environments where inclusivity and accessibility are at the forefront of design. A workplace that accommodates the diverse needs of its employees, including those with visual impairments, not only adheres to the principles of equal opportunity…
Read MoreOctober a Month-Long Celebration of Blindness Awareness
Mr. Magnifier 5 Handheld Magnifier Special Offer! The Mr. Magnifier 5 Handheld Magnifier with a built-in handle (and) built-in stand is a convenient aid for anyone with low vision. https://nelowvision.com/product/mr-magnifier-5-handheld-magnifier/ Currently on sale for $685 and FREE shipping. Victor Reader Stream New Generation! The Victor Reader Stream is one of the lowest-priced, smallest, smartest, and…
Read MoreSmarter Balanced Assessment Testing
The Smarter Balanced Assessment testing is just around the corner. Are you prepared to support students who require a braille accommodation? In a testing situation, a test administrator and a student will use a secure browser environment that supports both automatic and on-demand requests for embossing. If you are not we are here to help!…
Read MoreToni Dichiara Joins the NELVB Team
New England Low Vision and Blindness is pleased to announce that Toni Dichiara has joined our Team as Sales & Operations Assistant. In this role, Toni serves as the person for all things pertaining to processing an order and assisting clients with their technology and training questions. Toni supports the NELVB team and serves our…
Read MoreLisa Chiango Joins the NELVB Training Team
New England Low Vision and Blindness is pleased to announce that Lisa Chiango has joined our Training Team as an Assistive Technology Specialist. Lisa, who is also deafblind, has been working with deafblind individuals for the past 20 years and helped establish the Deafblind Community Access Network. Previously, she was a specialist for Apple, providing…
Read MoreJerry Berrier Joins the NELVB Training Team
New England Low Vision and Blindness is pleased to announce that Jerry Berrier has joined our Training Team as an Assistive Technology Specialist. Jerry has worked in the field of assistive technology for over 20 years. He spent six years as assistant manager at the Verizon center for customers with disabilities, followed by seven years…
Read MoreStephanie Abruzzo Joins the NELVB Training Team
New England Low Vision and Blindness is pleased to announce that Stephanie Abruzzo has joined our Training Team as an Assistive Technology Specialist. Stephanie has been working as an Assistive Technology Specialist since 2013 and in the disability field since 2008. She is committed to supporting children and adults in meeting their goals through the…
Read MoreMeet the Founder of IrisVision
IrisVision’s founder, Frank Werblin, Ph.D., is a professor of neuroscience at the University of California, Berkeley. Having discovered a number of cellular associations underlying visual information processing in the retina, he had been working on retinal chip implants to help the blind see when he sought a solution that was less invasive and more affordable:…
Read More2020 Winner of the Clement J. Krug, Sr. Let’s Go Attitude Award
On August 26, 2020, New England Low Vision and Blindness announced that Ryan Menter, a 10th-grade student from Noble High School in North Berwick Maine, is the winner of the 2020 Clement J. Krug, Sr. Let’s Go Attitude Award. This award was established in honor of the spirit of the late Clement J. Krug, who…
Read MoreWe Are Open For Business… But In A Whole New Way
To Our Clients and Partners, First and foremost, we want to express our best wishes for everyone’s good health as we navigate through this changing environment. We are living in some very challenging times. To help our clients, we have implemented changes in the way we do business in the following areas: 1. Remote Training:…
Read MoreAdaptive Technology Opens CNC Shop Opportunities
VR goggles integrated with a camera give a legally blind young woman 20/20 vision and the chance to be a machine shop’s second-shift quality control lead. A wealth of equipment can enable machine shop employees to do their jobs more effectively. For example, spindle touch probes can simplify setups, quick-change work holding devices can speed…
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