Technology
19 New Accessibility Features in iOS 14 That Everyone Can Take Advantage Of
According to the CDC, one in four U.S. adults has a disability, where limitations can involve vision, cognitive function, hearing, motor skills, and more. That’s why the iPhone has accessibility features; so that everyone can use an iPhone, not just those without any impairments. And iOS 14 has only made the iPhone even more accessible, with tools that even…
Read MoreNew England Low Vision & Blindness Gift Card
Give a Boost to Local Businesses — Continue buying gift cards. For many small businesses, positive cash flow is the primary factor in whether they survive this economic downturn. Buying gift cards is a great way to get them the cash they need now, while still providing value for yourself down the road. Even better,…
Read MoreTop 10 Technology Resources To Help Get You Thru Isolation
Resources To Help During Pandemic and Isolation Our suggested technology resources are designed to help anyone that is visually impaired while they are in quarantine and not able to have visitors or leave their home. The ideas below are selected because they can be directly shipped to the client and do not require human contact…
Read MoreBest Trade-Up Program for a Braille Embosser
It’s time to upgrade your embosser! In 2019, we introduced new, advanced solenoids on all our embossers. The solenoid is the main part of an embosser responsible for producing the Braille dot. These new solenoids resulted in improved performance for our embossers including: 1) Industry-leading Braille dot quality 2) Improved durability and longer life cycle…
Read MoreHumanWare 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 – Extended until May 31, 2020
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 May 31, 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,…
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