Technology
HumanWare Braille Workshop Featuring Monarch and BrailleNote Evolve
New England Low Vision and Blindness is proud to collaborate with HumanWare to present an engaging, education-focused, in-person braille technology workshop created for schools, educators, and organizations supporting blind and visually impaired individuals. This special workshop will feature the HumanWare Monarch, giving attendees hands-on experience with this groundbreaking multi-line braille tablet. Participants will also attend…
Read MoreHow to Use ZoomText AppReader and Live Text for Work and Study Success
ZoomText is a powerful assistive technology tool designed to help individuals with low vision or visual impairments work and study more effectively. By offering customizable magnification, color enhancement, and advanced reading features, ZoomText enables users to access digital content with greater ease and comfort. This guide provides a comprehensive walkthrough of setting up, customizing, and…
Read MoreComparing Fusion vs JAWS: Which Screen Access Tool Is Right for You?
Choosing the right screen access tool is essential for individuals with vision impairments who rely on assistive technology for digital access. Whether you are completely blind, have low vision, or experience progressive vision loss, finding software that matches your needs can significantly impact productivity and comfort. Fusion and JAWS are two leading solutions, each offering…
Read MoreTop Features of ZoomText for Low Vision Users: Essential Screen Magnification and Reading Tools
ZoomText is an advanced screen magnification and enhancement software designed to support individuals with low vision. By offering a wide range of customizable features, ZoomText enables users to tailor their computer experience to their unique visual needs. The software provides flexible magnification, multiple viewing modes, instant controls, and comprehensive screen enhancements, making it a vital…
Read MoreApple’s iOS 26 Design Changes: A Game Changer for Low Vision Users and Accessibility Innovation
Overview of iOS 26’s Design Changes Apple’s iOS 26 brings an interface overhaul with modern visual elements like liquid glass textures, real-time animations, and smoother iconography. While these updates enhance the overall aesthetic and user experience, they also introduce both opportunities and challenges for accessibility. For individuals with low vision, the increased motion and layered…
Read MoreWhat to consider when choosing Braille Readers
What does a braille reader do? A braille reader is a device that helps users read braille. It typically consists of a display panel with braille cells, which users can read by running their fingers over the braille bumps. Some braille readers also have a braille keyboard, which allows users to type in braille directly.…
Read MoreTop 5 Blindness Technology Products for People Who Are Blind
October is Blindness Awareness month (#BlindnessAwarenessMonth) and it is a great time to check in with our assistive technology experts to ask them for their top technology recommendations for people who are blind. We asked Michelle Perkins, who has worked with adaptive technology since 1995, and Gloria Stuart, who has been providing assistive technology services…
Read MoreIntroducing the Monarch: A Game-Changing Braille Tablet for the Blind and Visually Impaired (Call for details – Not available to purchase on website)
Call for details – Not available to purchase on website We are excited to introduce the Monarch Dynamic Tactile and Multi-Line Braille Tablet—a revolutionary device that’s reshaping the future of digital access for individuals who are blind or visually impaired. With its cutting-edge features, the Monarch goes far beyond traditional braille displays, offering an interactive…
Read MoreAssistive Technology for Deaf-Blind
Assistive Technology for Deaf-Blind to Enhance Communication and Independence For individuals experiencing both hearing loss and low vision, accessing information and engaging with the world can be particularly challenging. Assistive technology plays a crucial role in bridging communication gaps for the deaf-blind community. At New England Low Vision and Blindness, we provide resources that empower…
Read MoreTop 10 Text to Speech Devices
The best text to speech devices for people who are blind or have low vision include the DaVinci Pro Desktop Magnifier, LyriQ Text-to-Speech Reader, Envision Low Vision Glasses, Eyedaptic EYE6, OrCam Read 3, ClearReader+, Smart Reader HD, OrCam MyEye Pro, and Odyssey Desktop Magnifier. These assistive technology devices use cameras and optical character recognition (OCR)…
Read MoreTop Low Vision Handheld Magnifiers
Finding the right handheld magnifier can feel overwhelming. There are dozens of options, and the differences between them are hard to sort through online, let alone compare side by side. If you or someone you love has recently been diagnosed with low vision, you are not alone in feeling unsure where to start. This guide…
Read MoreTop 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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