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How Google’s Lookout app helps users with low vision
Google recently announced a host of new Android accessibility services and features, including handwriting recognition on the Lookout app. Earlier this week, Google announced some new Android features that would help users do more with their phones. Keeping in mind people with motor and speech disabilities, Google announced “Camera Switches” and “Project Activate” — two…
Read MoreMcDonald’s installs Vispero technology in kiosks for blind, low vision customers
McDonald’s has selected Vispero’s assistive technology to provide blind and low vision customers with an accessible kiosk experience, according to a press release. Vispero’s JAWS Kiosk has already been deployed to select McDonald’s U.S. company-owned restaurants, as well as newly deployed kiosks in U.S. franchise locations. Creating an accessible and usable kiosk experience for McDonald’s…
Read MoreApple previews powerful software updates designed for people with disabilities
CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA Apple announced powerful software features designed for people with mobility, vision, hearing, and cognitive disabilities. These next-generation technologies showcase Apple’s belief that accessibility is a human right and advance the company’s long history of delivering industry-leading features that make Apple products customizable for all users. Later this year, with software updates across all…
Read MoreVision Tests: Visual Acuity Test and Amsler Grid
A diagnosis of macular degeneration is made as a result of a comprehensive dilated eye exam, which includes a variety of tests, including a visual acuity test and Amsler grid. Taken together, along with photographs and scans of the back of the eye, the information provided by these tests gives your eye doctor an idea of your eye…
Read MoreClement J. Krug, Sr. Award – We need your help
First and foremost, we want to express our best wishes for everyone’s good health as we navigate through this changing environment. As you might recall, New England Low Vision and Blindness is currently conducting the Clement J. Krug, Sr. Award, established to recognize a student who exemplifies a Let’s Go Attitude. The winner of the…
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,…
Read MoreOnline Shopping and Banking: Accessibility for People with Visual Impairments
Whether you are employed, receiving Social Security retirement or disability payments, or living off your savings and investments, as a person with a visual impairment you are just as much a consumer as anyone else. You need to shop for groceries, clothing, furniture, pots, and pans the same as everyone else you know. You may…
Read MoreDavid Keeler Interviewed on Radio Station WICC600
On December 13, 2018, New England Low Vision and Blindness General Manager, David Keeler participated in a live, in-studio radio interview on WICC600 AM with popular morning show host, Tony Reno. During the interview, Mr. Keeler had the opportunity to educate the listeners in Southern CT on the many resources at New England Low Vision and…
Read MoreNew England Low Vision and Blindness was proud to support White Cane Day
New England Low Vision and Blindness was a proud exhibitor at White Cane Day, Worcester Massachusetts, October 17, 2018 At the Worcester Public Library, many sighted community leaders put on a blindfold and walked with through the city streets with a white cane and a sighted guide to better experience how to make improvements for greater walking…
Read MoreMassachusetts Commission for the Blind Invites you to White Cane Safety Day
MCB would like to take the opportunity to invite you to their annual White Cane Safety Day, which will be held at the Massachusetts State House on Tuesday, October 16th, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. International White Cane Day, which is on October 15th, celebrates the independence of white canes and raise public awareness…
Read MoreFunding Support for Massachusetts Commission for the Blind
*ACTION ALERT* Your help is needed! Please Ask Your state Representative and Senator to Support the Senate Version of the MCB Budget (line item 4110-1000) to preserve Services for the Massachusetts Commission for the Blind at an already significantly reduced level. I ask you to support our highest priority — to properly fund the Massachusetts…
Read MoreRichard Turner, Ace of Cards
“Don’t let anyone tell you it’s impossible.” -Richard Turner One of the most renowned card magicians of all time, Richard Turner astounds audiences around the world with his legendary sleight of hand. What they may not even realize—and what makes his achievements all the more amazing—is that he is completely blind. Charting Turner’s colorful life…
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