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Job Opening: Assistive Technology Specialist
New England Low Vision and Blindness (NELVB) is growing and looking to hire an Assistive Technology Specialist. New England Low Vision and Blindness (NELVB) is excited to welcome a friendly and dedicated Assistive Technology Specialist to our dynamic team of professionals! As a member of our Low Vision Technology Rehabilitation team, you’ll be joining a…
Read MoreTools for the Blind – Cubarithm Board
In my previous blog entry, I talked about the abacus, which is not really a low vision or blindness technology, but more of an old-school calculating tool. I promised to put it into its proper perspective by comparing it with another tool used by people who are blind, the “Cubarithm board”, also known as a…
Read MoreUsing an abacus if you are visually impaired
I was taught to use the abacus at the Western Pennsylvania School for Blind Children in the late 1960’s, and I still use it occasionally, just to keep in practice. Last Saturday evening, my wife Lee was beating me at Scrabble, and I was keeping score with my old “beady buddy”, as my teacher used…
Read MoreWhat’s irritating about Windows 11 for someone who is visually impaired
As a JAWS user, I’ve found a couple of very irritating things about Windows 11. On the taskbar, you can no longer use first-letter navigation to find a specific item. I decided to switch my default browser from Edge to Chrome the other day, and I have yet to figure out how to do it.…
Read MoreA Deep Dive into Patent-Pending Features of the New RUBY 10
This webinar has already taken place. Please visit New England Low Vision and Blindness Webinar & Training Series – New England Low Vision (nelowvision.com) for an up-to-date list of webinars and access previous webinars. Join us on Thursday, February 10, 2022, at noon or 3 PM Eastern Time via Zoom, as we take a more…
Read MoreHow to Use the Magnifier in Windows 11 PC
The Magnifier, an accessibility tool in your Windows 11 PC helps you zoom into your screen and makes things easier to see. This is a very useful tool specifically for people with low vision or people who are into editing images or often have to deal with small font texts. It is a very simple…
Read MoreSmart Home Technology Enhancements for the Visually Impaired
Smart home technology can provide visually impaired homeowners, in many cases, with more convenience and added safety than a smart home can provide to homeowners that aren’t visually impaired. Smart home integrators need to understand the unique needs that visually impaired homeowners have to serve them properly. Professional smart home integrators are very good at…
Read MoreMaking the Grade Program – Services for Kids with Vision Impairement
An important program for parents of students who are blind or visually impaired in the Boston Public Schools. Please join the Massachusetts Commission for the Blind, New England College of Optometry, and Boston Public Schools on Wednesday, October 20, 2021 from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. EST for a virtual program called “Making the Grade.” Learn…
Read MoreStephanie Abruzzo Joins the NELVB Training Team
New England Low Vision and Blindness is pleased to announce that Stephanie Abruzzo has joined our Training Team as an Assistive Technology Specialist. Stephanie has been working as an Assistive Technology Specialist since 2013 and in the disability field since 2008. She is committed to supporting children and adults in meeting their goals through the…
Read MoreCarroll Center Virtual Technology Fair Thank You Incentives
Thank you for taking the time to stop by the New England Low Vision and Blindness (virtual) booth at the Virtual Technology Fair on November 24th, hosted by The Carroll Center for the Blind. With the overwhelming attendance, we apologize if we were not able to spend adequate time with you. As a thank you…
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 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. …
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