Tag Archives: OCR

Scanmarker Air Pen – A Digital Notetaking Tool

Posted on July 5, 2021 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, AdEd, OTR/L, ATP, CATIS

The Scanmarker Air pen is a wireless, OCR scanning pen. With scanning lines of print, the pen completes optical character recognition and transfers it to another source. Companion software installed on a computer (Mac or Windows) or iOS or Android … Continue reading →

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Voice Dream Reader and Voice Dream Scanner Apps – At Home Special Bundle Price!

Posted on May 1, 2020 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, AdEd, OTR/L, ATP, CATIS

Voice Dream Reader app (iPhone, Apple Watch, iPad; Android) has been a long-standing favorite reading app offering text to speech and many customization settings to support individuals with a disability. As a mobile reading app, its advanced and customized settings … Continue reading →

Posted in Accessibility, Adults with LD, Android, Apple Watch, Apps for Special Needs, Assistive Technology, COVID 19, Customizable app, Dyslexia, iPad, iPhone, iPod, Learning Disability, OCR, Reading, Scanning, Text to Speech, Universal Design | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

“On-Demand” Apps for Reading

Posted on June 30, 2019 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, AdEd, OTR/L, ATP, CATIS

Many individuals with reading challenges are faced with difficulty reading the information in their environment. Whether text in a technical manual at work, written directions and a handout provided in a class or meeting that may be difficult to read. … Continue reading →

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KNFB Reader App on Sale

Posted on July 5, 2018 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, AdEd, OTR/L, 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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OrCam My Reader and My Eyes for Text, Facial and Product Recognition

Posted on November 26, 2017 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, AdEd, OTR/L, 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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Accessing Print on the Fly with Mobile Devices and Apps with OCR and Text to Speech

Posted on February 19, 2017 by Carol Leynse Harpold, MS, AdEd, OTR/L, ATP, CATIS

Apps with text to speech are nothing new. Many apps with text to speech are available for mobile devices to access print on the fly for individuals with visual, learning or cognitive disabilities as may be required in a academic , home setting or in the community. … Continue reading →

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