Category Archives: Low Vision/ Blindness

Livescribe Echo Pen Sound Stickers

Posted on February 9, 2019 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, 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, OTR/L, SCLV, 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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KNFB Reader App on Sale

Posted on July 5, 2018 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

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

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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Cyber Eyez M300 – smart glasses — Technology Options for Special Needs

Posted on July 5, 2018 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

The wearable technology options continue to expand providing more and more options for individuals with visual impairments. Check out the Cyber Eyez review as reposted from Technology for Special Needs. Smartglasses or smart glasses are wearable computer glasses that provide additional … Continue reading →

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Perkin’s E-Learning – Choosing the Appropriate Video Magnifier

Posted on January 11, 2018 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

In the school system, selection of video magnifiers are typically reserved to the Teachers of the Visually Impaired. Their expertise on the needs of the student,  core curriculum and expanded core curriculum tasks make them best suited to select the AT … Continue reading →

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OrCam My Reader and My Eyes for Text, Facial and Product Recognition

Posted on November 26, 2017 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

  Advances in optical character recognition (OCR),  object recognition, artificial intelligence and computer vision has resulted in remarkable, new products to aid individuals with visual impairments. One such new device, the OrCam, provides a variety of features allowing OCR and … Continue reading →

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Connect 12 electronic magnifier (new generation) — The Assistive Technology Daily

Posted on October 22, 2017 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

The Connect 12 Magnifier from Humanware offers a portable tablet with accessories for close and distance magnification. AT Daily shares this new digital magnifier. Connect 12 Lightweight, sturdy and extremely portable1 12-inch full HD touchscreen Live HD magnification from 1-24x … Continue reading →

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ELI Envision A Low Vision Identification System for ADL’s or Work Place Tasks!

Posted on July 23, 2017 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Identifying personal or work related materials can be a challenge for individual with low vision. I recently stumbled upon ELI Envision labeling system, an iOS and Android app using low cost special programmable labels with a mobile device that can be customized … Continue reading →

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Titan Note – A New Note Taking Tool

Posted on April 30, 2017 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Looking for a new type of note taking tool that will record, translate to text and share it ? The Titan Note may be your answer! The Titan Note is a new digital recording, audio to text conversion and summarizing tech … Continue reading →

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