Category Archives: Low Vision/ Blindness

Alexa, “What am I Holding?” – Amazon Show and Tell Feature

Posted on October 6, 2019 by

Alexa’s skills as offered in the Amazon Show or Echo devices continue to expand offering more and more including universal design services for the general public and individuals with disabilities. A recent email sharing “What’s New with Alexa?” featured the … Continue reading →

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The NEBO EYE shared by Assistive Technology at Easter Seals Crossroads

Posted on September 1, 2019 by

The folks at Easter Seals Crossroads shares another low tech AT tool for low vision clients or children as well as for older adults. Both low vision clients typically benefit from the right type of task lighting. Older adults over … Continue reading →

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SeeBOOST: Electronic Glasses For Age Related Vision Loss — Assistive Technology Blog

Posted on February 16, 2019 by

Age related Macular Degeneration and Diabetic Retinopathy are the leading causes of blindness in developed nations, and age related vision loss, such as Coloboma, Macular Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy, and Stargardt disease, is an issue for many. 234 more words via SeeBOOST: … Continue reading →

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Livescribe Echo Pen Sound Stickers

Posted on February 9, 2019 by

The Livescribe Pens have been around since about 2010 offering a ink pen that scans what you write and records audio. It uses Livescribe’s specialized dot matrix note paper to synchronize the audio recorded with the handwriting notes you are … Continue reading →

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OrCam MyEye 2.0 – “A Game Changer”

Posted on February 2, 2019 by

A recent AT assessment with a client with low vision explored both computer based and handheld magnification tools as well as text to speech tools that would help her access print required of her online classes. Reading hard copy print (textbooks) is also … Continue reading →

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KNFB Reader App on Sale

Posted on July 5, 2018 by

KNFB Reader Sale – $59.99 until July 10, 2018. The KNFB Reader app is one of those staple apps for individuals with low vision or blindness and for some individuals with a learning disability. Its efficient and accurate scanning tool (however … Continue reading →

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MiniGuide US: Haptic Feedback Device for the Blind — The Assistive Technology Daily

Posted on July 5, 2018 by

The Assistive Technology Daily provides a review of a new guide for individuals with visual impairment or deaf/blindness. MiniGuide US,  developed by the American Printing House for the Blind is a haptic feedback tools that uses ultrasound to detect objects … Continue reading →

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