Technology
Low Vision and Blindness Holiday Gift Guide
8 Great Gifts for your Visually Impaired Loved Ones This Holiday Gift Guide has expired. However, if you’re looking for the perfect gift for your loved one with low vision or blindness, but not sure which product best fits their needs? A New England Low Vision & Blindness Gift Certificate is a perfect option. Our gift certificates…
Read MoreWhat makes the Mr. Magnifier Handheld Magnifiers so great?
High-quality magnifier, designed for everybody, and the perfect 1st step. Mr. Magnifier is a set of handheld magnifiers, which are a great 1st step for anyone who has been diagnosed with macular degeneration, or any form of vision loss. The Mr. Magnifier Handheld Magnifiers are professional grade magnifiers, with very high-quality switches, and also battery…
Read MoreChristmas in October – Can I Put My Tree Up Yet?
It’s October…. time to get ready for the holidays! If you or someone you know is blind or has low vision, we would like to offer you a 10% discount off your purchase of any of our Mr. Magnifier products! Like having several pair of ‘readers’ or ‘cheaters’, having several Mr. Magnifer’s at key locations…
Read MoreNew England Low Vision and Blindness Webinar & Training Series
New England Low Vision and Blindness, in conjunction with our business partners, we are pleased to offer the following webinars and training: Software Webinar: Hosting a Zoom Meeting with JAWS Thursday, October 20, 2022, Noon Eastern Standard Time Learn how to navigate the Zoom interface more efficiently with JAWS, plus perform important tasks such as…
Read MoreTop 10 Text to Speech Aids
We are pleased to announce the release of our Top Text to Speech Aids. Text to speech aids are computer programs that read text aloud. They can be used to help people with disabilities, to improve reading fluency, or just for fun. There are a number of different text to speech aids available, each with…
Read MoreTop 10 Low Vision Aids for Schools and Educators
We are pleased to announce the release of our Top 10 Low Vision Aids for Students, Teachers, and TVIs- Updated for 2022: Finding the right low vision aids for schools and educators can be a challenge. The good news is that there are many different types of low vision aids on the market today, and…
Read MoreTop 10 Low Vision Aids for Retirement Communities
Top 10 Low Vision Aids for Retirement Communities: 1. DaVinci Pro Desktop Magnifier 2. Merlin HD Ultra 24” Desktop Magnifier 3. LyriQ Text-to-Speech Reader 4. Patriot ViewPoint Low Vision Glasses 5. Vision Buddy Pro Low Vision Glasses 6. MagniLink Zip Premium 17″ Full HD Desktop Magnifier 7. Ruby XL HD Portable Magnifier 8. explorē 12…
Read MoreTop Low Vision Aids for Vocational Rehabilitation
Top 10 Low Vision Aids for Vocational Rehabilitation: 1. DaVinci Pro Desktop Magnifier 2. CloverBook Pro Portable Magnifier 3. Vision Buddy Pro Low Vision Glasses 4. Reveal 16i Desktop Magnifier With Speech 5. MagniLink TAB Tablet Solution i7 Processor 6. MagniLink S Premium Desktop Video Magnifier 7. Onyx OCR Desktop Magnifier With Text-to-Speech 8. Patriot…
Read MoreTop 10 Products for People who are Blind
We are pleased to announce the release of our Top Products For People Who Are Blind: There are many products available to help people who are blind or visually impaired. Some of these products are designed to help with daily tasks, while others are designed to help with communication and learning. Here is a list…
Read MoreTop Handheld Magnifiers
We are pleased to announce the release of our Top Handheld Magnifiers: 1. Ruby XL HD Handheld Magnifier 2. explorē 12 Handheld Magnifier With Stand 3. Pebble HD Handheld Magnifier 4. explorē 8 Handheld Magnifier 5. explorē 5 Handheld Magnifier 6. Ruby 10 Handheld Magnifier 7. Traveller HD Handheld Magnifier 8. Ruby 7 Handheld Magnifier…
Read MoreTop Must-Have Apps for People Who are Blind or with Low Vision
These top must-have apps are designed to make the daily challenges for people who are visually impaired a little easier. From Jerry Berrier, Assistive Technology Specialist, New England Low Vision and Blindness 1. Seeing AI from Microsoft Seeing AI is a free app that narrates the world around you. Designed for the blind and low…
Read MoreTop 10 Low Vision Glasses
We are pleased to announce the release of our Top Low Vision Glasses It’s no secret that as we age our vision begins to decline. For some, this means needing to start wearing glasses or contact lenses in order to see clearly. But for those with low vision, glasses may not be enough. That’s where…
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