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Top 5 Desktop Magnifiers for People with low vision
Having low vision can create difficulties when it comes to everyday tasks, including reading or viewing images on a computer screen. Fortunately, advancements in assistive technology have led to the creation of electronic desktop magnifiers, also known as desktop video magnifiers or video magnifiers, which can be an essential aid for people with low vision.…
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 Low Vision webinars and training: The Power of the MagniLink WifiCam with Your iPad Tuesday, June 13th – 1:00 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada) You will learn: To learn about the ease of using the…
Read More20 Cool Google Tricks to Search More Effectively
Google is straightforward to use. You can type just about anything into the search bar and expect useful results. However, you can take control of how Google conducts its searches to increase the chances that you’ll find what you’re looking for in fewer steps and with better accuracy. Master these Google search tricks, and you’ll…
Read MoreBest smart home systems for a connected domicile
Best smart home systems for a connected domicile by Christopher Null, Freelance Contributor, TechHive on May 1, 2018 Your home is only as smart as the hub that orchestrates everything behind the scenes. Whether you want a generalist automation kit or a security-savvy alarm system, these DIY tools are the best of the bunch. From smart light…
Read MoreHow to Use VoiceOver Image Descriptions With Your iPhone Photos
Follow this guide to add and listen to image descriptions for photos and other images on an iPhone. Apple introduced a new feature in iOS 15 that allows users to add image descriptions to their photos that can be read by VoiceOver. VoiceOver is an important accessibility feature that allows blind and low vision users…
Read MoreTop 20 Apps For People With Low Vision – From the Carroll Center Tech Fair
At the end of 2020, the Carroll Center Virtual Technology Fair took place. One of the many valuable pieces of information presented was the Must Have Apps of 2020, to help people with low vision. In case you missed it….. With a seemingly endless number of apps available in the App Store, it can…
Read MoreDoug’s …did you know… Favorite feature of ZoomText
Do you want to know one of my most favorite features of ZoomText? “Route Pointer over the Active Control” What does it do? It automatically moves the pointer to menu items and dialog controls when they receive focus. Why is this important? When you are using ZoomText and magnification is turned on, the entire screen…
Read MoreHumanWare Buddy App
A New Update Has Arrived! Bring in your buddies to complete lessons with the HumanWare Buddy App! The HumanWare Buddy App helps you find your way around each HumanWare product line with its comprehensive training and resource materials, all available in one place. The HumanWare Buddy App also pushes notifications to allow you to stay…
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 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 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,…
Read MoreTips and tricks to start your new year right with Alexa
After a record-breaking holiday season for Amazon Devices, we’ve compiled a few tips and tricks from someone who knows how to make your homework harder for you. Customers worldwide purchased tens of millions Amazon Devices this holiday—and they’ll be getting set up heading into 2020. Customers love their devices for features like timers, weathers, music,…
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