Category Archives: Low Vision/ Blindness

More Talking Books, Please! — Low Vision Tech

Posted on April 11, 2020 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, AdEd, OTR/L, ATP, CATIS

Having difficulty getting electronic books due to the COVID Pandemic?  The Low Vision Tech blogger shares instructions regarding downloading books using the BARD service. Check out the Low Vision Tech’s post to help you out. “I’m out of books, what … Continue reading →

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JAWS, ZoomText and Fusion Software – Free for Home Users (thru 6/30/2020)

Posted on April 10, 2020 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, AdEd, OTR/L, ATP, CATIS

The Coronavirus Pandemic has brought challenging situations and many vendors have stepped up and are generously providing free software to help people connect while working or staying safe at home. Freedom Scientific is one of those vendors offering free home … Continue reading →

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WeWalk Is A White Cane Accessory That Changes How Blind People Navigate — Assistive Technology Blog

Posted on November 23, 2019 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, AdEd, OTR/L, ATP, CATIS

A new startup, WeWalk, which recently graduated from the Microsoft for Startups program, is making waves in the assistive technology world. WeWalk has invented a product by the same name that attaches to a regular white cane that not only … Continue reading →

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Is the Dumb Phone the Smart Choice? — Low Vision Tech

Posted on November 23, 2019 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, AdEd, OTR/L, ATP, CATIS

The Low Vision Tech website shares recent information regarding phone choices for individual with low vision. I greatly appreciate Steven Kelley’s shared information from hispresentation at a recent AER conference and his detailed information and resources an experienced point of view. Check out … Continue reading →

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Occupational Therapy & Assistive Technology for Persons with Diabetes and Visual Impairment

Posted on November 23, 2019 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, AdEd, OTR/L, ATP, CATIS

November is National Diabetes Month  Providing Occupational Therapy and Assistive Technology for Persons with Diabetes and Visual Impairment November is National Diabetes Month, and for OT’s providing services to adults and children, diabetic care may be part of your therapy … Continue reading →

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

Posted on October 6, 2019 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, AdEd, OTR/L, ATP, CATIS

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 Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, AdEd, OTR/L, ATP, CATIS

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 Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, AdEd, OTR/L, ATP, CATIS

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 Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, AdEd, OTR/L, ATP, CATIS

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 Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, AdEd, OTR/L, ATP, CATIS

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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