Tag Archives: Blindness

More Talking Books, Please! — Low Vision Tech

Posted on April 11, 2020 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, 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, OTR/L, SCLV, 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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AppleVis.com Website – iOS Resources for Blind and Visually Impaired

Posted on June 28, 2012 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, OTR/L, SCLV, ATP, CATIS

Recently, I had the opportunity to work with one of Adaptive Technology Resources’s Low Vision Product Specialists, Betsy Gruba. While discussing equipment and other recommendations regarding apps and equipment for an iPad user, she recommended the website, Apple Vis as a resource … Continue reading →

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