Top 10 Low Vision Aids for Schools and Educators

Top 10 Low Vision Aids for Schools and Educators Education Technology Top Choices

We are pleased to announce the release of our Top 10 Low Vision Aids for Students, Teachers, and TVIs – Updated for 2023: 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,…

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Smarter Balanced Assessment Testing

Smarter Balanced Assessment Testing News Announcements Education Resources Technology Top Choices

The Smarter Balanced Assessment testing is just around the corner. Are you prepared to support students who require a braille accommodation?  In a testing situation, a test administrator and a student will use a secure browser environment that supports both automatic and on-demand requests for embossing. If you are not we are here to help!…

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Michelle Perkins Recommends this Talkback Guide

Michelle Perkins Recommends this Talkback Guide Technology Education Tech Tips Training

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. …

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Top 10 Low Vision Products for Schools and Educators – 2020

Top 10 Low Vision Products for Schools and Educators - 2020 Technology Education Top Choices

This article has been updated: See what’s New! Click the link below to see the latest in low vision aids and technology. Read the newest Top 10 Low Vision Products for Schools and Educators Our full suite of low vision technology products and training services are designed to help students who are visually impaired, their…

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New England Low Vision and Blindness and the Carroll Center for the Blind joined forces for donation

New England Low Vision and Blindness and the Carroll Center for the Blind joined forces for donation News Education

New England Low Vision and Blindness and the Carroll Center for the Blind joined forces with ndrew Doumith of ACT Antigua to share life-changing technology with visually impaired students in primary and secondary schools at the T.N. Kirnon Primary School’s Unit for the Blind and Visually Impaired.  This school is located in Andrew’s home country…

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Scott Krug helps kids in the Pittsfield Public School

Scott Krug helps kids in the Pittsfield Public School Training Education Top Choices

Scott Krug, President, New England Low Vision and Blindness recently presented select low vision technology to the students and teachers of the visually impaired at Pittsfield Public School. Some of these systems included: Transformer HD with WiFi + OCR MagniLink Zip Premium Full HD 1080p, 13” Monitor w/Battery “Thank you for coming out today and spending…

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Career Launch @ Perkins

Career Launch @ Perkins Resources Announcements Education News Training

The transition to young adulthood can be challenging for everyone – there are higher expectations, more independence and lots of social and emotional changes to adjust to. And the stakes are even higher if you are blind or visually impaired.   That’s why Perkins School for the Blind has developed programs dedicated to supporting young adults…

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College Success @ Perkins

College Success @ Perkins Resources Education Top Choices Training

The transition to young adulthood can be challenging for everyone – there are higher expectations, more independence and lots of social and emotional changes to adjust to. And the stakes are even higher if you are blind or visually impaired. That’s why Perkins School for the Blind has developed programs dedicated to supporting young adults…

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Top 10 Low Vision Products for Schools and Educators – 2019

Top 10 Low Vision Products for Schools and Educators - 2019 Technology Education Top Choices

This article has been updated: See what’s New! Click the link below to see the latest in low vision aids and technology. Read the newest Top 10 Low Vision Products for Schools and Educators Additional Years: 2020 Top 10 Low Vision Products for Schools and Educators 2018 Top 10 Low Vision Products for Schools and…

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Scott Krug presents the latest technology to the Pittsfield Public School

Scott Krug presents the latest technology to the Pittsfield Public School News Education Technology Top Choices

Scott Krug, President, New England Low Vision and Blindness recently presented the latest low vision technology to the students and teachers of the visually impaired at Pittsfield Public School. “Thank you for coming out today and spending so much time with my students.  They were all excellent and appreciated all you showed them.” said Lynn Shortis,…

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Top Products for Improving Braille Access and Literacy

Top Products for Improving Braille Access and Literacy Technology Education Top Choices

Are your students accessing braille from their iPads, iPhones, tablets, and computers? Here Are Our Top Products for Improving Braille Access and Literacy: 1. Focus 14 Ultra – Portable Braille Display 2. ElBraille14 with Focus 14 — Portable Braille Computer 3. Focus 40 Blue 4. Focus 80 Blue 5. Brailliant BI 80 +++   +++  …

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Top 10 Low Vision Products for Schools and Educators – 2018

Top 10 Low Vision Products for Schools and Educators - 2018 Education Top Choices

This article has been updated: See what’s New! Click the link below to see the latest in low vision aids and technology. Read the newest Top 10 Low Vision Products for Schools and Educators Additional Years: 2020 Top 10 Low Vision Products for Schools and Educators 2019 Top 10 Low Vision Products for Schools and…

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