Technology
HumanWare Buddy App
Have you been having a difficult time learning how to use a HumanWare product? The HumanWare Buddy App is the perfect tool to learn, teach and interact with HumanWare’s products. Designed to assist teachers, students, and professionals, the HumanWare Buddy App is the tool you need to have a successful and enjoyable experience with HumanWare’s…
Read MoreMagniLink TAB Webinar Series
The MagniLink TAB webinar series kicks off on March 26th. This is a great webinar for anyone who is interested in learning more about the TAB, or for individuals who already own the TAB and would like to learn more about how they can transform their home into a powerful work or learning environment. Here…
Read MoreMarch Madness 2020 Sale
New England Low Vision and Blindness is having a March Final Four sale. Take advantage of these savings today, our March Sale has been extended until April 30, 2020. To help get you started, please consider these incredible ideas: Technology Buy one, get the 2nd system for equal or lesser value for 15% off! Portables…
Read MoreHaving trouble reading restaurant menus?
When my father had advanced dry AMD (also called geographic atrophy) between 2005 and 2012, going out to eat was a problem for him, and as a result, a problem for those with him. He would have my mother put his reading glasses and a lighted magnifying glass in her purse. Much of the time,…
Read MoreTop 10 Products for People who are Blind – 2020
If you or someone you know are blind – our life-changing resources can help! If you live in New England and want a no-obligation product demonstration or learn more about our training service, use the form at the bottom of this page to send us your request. You can also call our toll free number…
Read MoreMy Attempt to Use a Screen Reader for Google Docs
The job of a screen reader is just that: to read what is on the screen you are looking at which is certainly quite a good thing when you can’t read it. The screen can be attached to a desktop or laptop computer, a smartphone, or a tablet. How do screen readers work? There is not…
Read MoreMichelle Perkins Recommends this Talkback Guide
Michelle Perkins, Senior Assistive Technology Specialist & Trainer at New England Low Vision and Blindness recommends this quick reference guide when teaching the Android in an Apple world. Michelle suggests that if you are teaching someone who is visually impaired and or using TalkBack, this young lady has some very informative YouTube Videos. Live Accessible. …
Read MoreTop 10 Low Vision Products for Schools and Educators – 2020
Our full suite of low vision technology products and training services are designed to help students who are visually impaired, their teachers and TVIs be productive and successful. We Can Help! No matter what low vision or blindness needs are! +++ +++ +++ Here Are Our Top Products for Visually Impaired Students, Their Teachers,…
Read MoreTop 10 Low Vision Products for Veterans – 2020
Our full suite of low vision and blindness products and training services are designed to help visually impaired Veteran’s gain independence and lead a fuller, more satisfying life. We Can Help! No matter what your low vision or blindness needs are! +++ +++ +++ Here Are Our Top Products For Veterans – 2019: 1. Merlin…
Read MoreTop 10 Low Vision Aids for Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) – 2020
We Can Help You Or A Loved One If you or a loved one have been diagnosed with Macular Degeneration of another eye disease, we can help no matter what your low vision or blindness needs are! Education: If you or a loved one have been diagnosed with Macular Degeneration, we have prepared a 12-part…
Read MoreTop 10 Low Vision Products for Doctors – 2020
Working alongside Ophthalmologists and Low Vision Doctors, our technology and training services supplement Ophthalmic care by providing the highest level technology solutions to patients (mostly seniors) who are no longer treatable with surgery or injections, or optical magnification. If you have patients who are no longer treatable, consider contacting us today to see how we…
Read MoreApple’s head of accessibility on the company’s determination to make gadgets that work for everyone
How Apple ensures its tech and services work for everyone, regardless of their needs As one of the world’s premier tech companies, Apple has a whole lot of people using its products around the world. Earlier this year, CEO Tim Cook confirmed there were in fact 1.4 billion active Apple devices, including iPhones, iPods, Macs,…
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