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BrailleNote Touch Plus Training
Excelling in the Connected Classroom with the BrailleNote Touch Plus New England Low Vision and Blindness and Humanware are excited to offer an informative webinar on working on the newest features of the BrailleNote Touch Plus. This webinar will offer one hour of continuing education credits for ACVREP certified professionals and learn about: 1. Create…
Read MoreCareer Launch @ Perkins
The transition to young adulthood can be challenging for everyone – there are higher expectations, more independence and lots of social and emotional changes to adjust to. And the stakes are even higher if you are blind or visually impaired. That’s why Perkins School for the Blind has developed programs dedicated to supporting young adults…
Read MoreScott Krug Interviewed on Radio Station WICC600
On November 7, 2018, New England Low Vision and Blindness President, Scott Krug participated in a live, in-studio radio interview on WICC600 AM with popular morning show host, Tony Reno. During the interview, Tony referred to Mr. Krug as a “genius” for highlighting many options to help restore hope and independence for those struggling with…
Read MoreScott Krug presents the latest technology to the Pittsfield Public School
Scott Krug, President, New England Low Vision and Blindness recently presented the latest low vision technology to the students and teachers of the visually impaired at Pittsfield Public School. “Thank you for coming out today and spending so much time with my students. They were all excellent and appreciated all you showed them.” said Lynn Shortis,…
Read MoreBig Update For Pearl Camera
Introducing FSCamDSBridge, the software that makes your Freedom Scientific PEARL camera product available to any Windows app, not just Openbook and JAWS anymore! Freedom Scientific produces several highly-regarded camera products that work seamlessly with our software. For example, using our PEARL portable reading camera is one of the fastest, simplest and most accurate ways to take a picture…
Read MoreBrailleNote Touch Experts
We are pleased to announce that Michelle Perkins and Gloria Stuart, Senior Assistive Technology Specialists & Trainers at New England Low Vision and Blindness have been recognized by Humanware as BrailleNote Touch Experts. The intense certification and testing process consisted of 2 full days of training, review, and studying of several training videos, in-depth review of all…
Read More2018 Winner of the Clement J. Krug, Sr. Let’s Go Attitude Award
On June 18, 2018, New England Low Vision and Blindness announced that Elana Regan, a 9th grade student at Hopkinton High School, is the winner of the 2018 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 is the father of company President…
Read MoreWho’s Paying for Assistive Technology?
The market for technology that helps the disabled is growing, but costs remain an issue. The on-going challenge to have assistive technology covered, or at the very least, allow as a tax deduction for people who pay out of pocket. When Lee Huffman wants to use his personal computer, he launches a special application that…
Read MoreHelping Maplewood Assisted Living Communities
On Tuesday, 10/17/17, our team from Shelton, CT – David Keeler, General Manager and Tracy Andrews, Low Vision Technology Consultant – visited two (2) Maplewood Assisted Living Communities, one in Darien and the other in Norwalk, CT. They provided provide low vision education to residents and discuss the resources, products, and training services available in our…
Read MoreNew England Low Vision and Blindness and InSIGHT Team Up on Technology Workshops
Four members of the New England Low Vision and Blindness Technology Team spent the day with clients of InSIGHT in Warwick, Rhode Island discussing the latest products and trends in the field of Low Vision and Blindness Technology. In attendance were, Scott Krug, company President, David Keeler, General Manager, Gloria Stuart, Sr. Assistive Technology Specialist and Trainer, and Tracy…
Read MoreWhat is a Let’s Go Attitude?
As we launch our Clement J. Krug, Sr. Award, I want to provide you the history of the award and the Let’s Go Attitude philosophy. In 2003, at the young age of 61, my father Clement J. Krug Sr., a strong 6’3″ NYC detective, was diagnosed with a very rare and advanced form of abdominal…
Read MoreClement J. Krug, Sr. Award
Based on feedback from the TVI’s and Educators, we have decided to extend the 2020 Clement J. Krug Sr. Award to: May 15, 2020. The Clement J. Krug, Sr. Award was established to recognize a student who exemplifies a Let’s Go Attitude. Click here to learn the meaning of this award. The winner of…
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