Smart Homes
Top Household Tools for Low Vision Users to Simplify Daily Living and Boost Independence
Essential Vision Assistance Tools for Daily Living Choosing the right vision assistance tools makes it easier to manage daily household activities, read instructions, and stay organized. The right solutions improve safety and independence for people with low vision or visual impairment. Low Vision Devices for Home Tasks Low vision devices make daily living more practical…
Read MoreSmart Home Organization Tips for People Living with Low Vision: Maximizing Accessibility and Efficiency
Essential Principles of Smart Home Organization for Low Vision Smart home organization can transform how we live with visual impairment. Thoughtful changes allow us to improve daily routines, reduce risks, and support personal independence. Focusing on efficiency, comfort, and clear navigation is the best foundation for a safe and accessible home environment. Understanding Low Vision…
Read MoreHome Lighting for Vision Impairment: Best Options to Improve Visibility and Comfort
Understanding Vision Impairment and Lighting Needs Explore home lighting for vision impairment by examining the unique visual challenges and how appropriate lighting directly supports everyday living. The right lighting can help improve clarity, comfort, and confidence for individuals with low vision or other visual impairments. Types of Visual Impairments Visual impairment takes many forms, from…
Read MoreSimple Kitchen Modifications and Safety Tips for Low Vision Adults
Essential Kitchen Modifications for Low Vision Making the kitchen safer and more accessible for adults with low vision involves both visual and organizational adjustments. Small changes with lighting, color contrast, and layout can greatly improve daily living skills and help people with visual impairment maintain their independence. Improving Color Contrast for Safety Enhancing color contrast…
Read MoreStrategies for Independent Living for Deaf-Blind Individuals: Essential Tips and Techniques
Embracing Independence with Effective Strategies Living independently as a deaf-blind individual comes with unique challenges, yet it’s entirely possible with the right strategies and support. Utilizing assistive technology specifically designed for visual and hearing impairments can transform daily experiences, enhancing confidence and self-reliance. Our commitment at New England Low Vision and Blindness is to guide…
Read MoreSenior Help with iPhones, Alexa, and Remotes: Simplified Tech Support Guide
Navigating modern technology can be challenging, especially for seniors who may not have grown up with it. At New England Low Vision and Blindness, we understand the importance of staying connected and engaged with the world. This guide aims to simplify the use of iPhones, Alexa, and remote controls, offering straightforward, supportive steps. Our trainers…
Read MoreIn-home Device Setup Assistance for Elderly: Streamlining Home Technology
In today’s fast-paced world, smart home technology offers incredible potential for making life easier, especially for older adults who wish to age in place comfortably. We simplify the process of setting up in-home devices to ensure they are accessible and beneficial. Whether it’s a smart speaker for hands-free control or a security camera for added…
Read MoreDisable These Alexa Settings to Make Your Amazon Echo Work Even Better
Yes, turning off these six features can actually make using your Echo devices easier. Amazon Alexa has transformed many homes for people with low vision since the voice assistant was launched in 2014, and it only gets more powerful each year. At Amazon’s 2022 product event, the company announced a slew of new products and…
Read MoreHow Alexa can help identify products
Show and Tell from Amazon can help! Show and Tell is designed to help people who are blind or have low vision. Show and Tell identifies common grocery items and other products by using your Echo Show’s camera. Hold up a product such as a canned good in front of your Echo Show’s camera and…
Read MoreSmart Home Technology Enhancements for the Visually Impaired
Smart home technology can provide visually impaired homeowners, in many cases, with more convenience and added safety than a smart home can provide to homeowners that aren’t visually impaired. Smart home integrators need to understand the unique needs that visually impaired homeowners have to serve them properly. Professional smart home integrators are very good at…
Read MoreThere’s No Place Like A Smart Home
In the movie, The Wizard Oz, Dorothy recites the famous quote, “there’s no place like home.” I loved the movie, and I agree with her sentiment about being “home.” Home tends to be the place where we are most comfortable and a place we often long for after being away on a vacation, business trip,…
Read More4 Amazon Echo settings that make Alexa easier to talk to
In this post, we will show you some simple settings that can help make your frustration with Alexa vanish. You ask Alexa to perform dozens of tasks throughout the day, from turning on the lights to playing music on your Amazon Echo speaker. But did you know you can change the way Alexa communicates with you, too? We’ll…
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