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More and more people with low vision are embracing assistive technology to stay as independent as possible. Did you know that often times those individuals use their smartphones and tablets to magnify what they are trying to read? Yes! Devices like smartphones and tablets are multipurpose, easy to transport, and provide more reading space, clarity, and magnification compared…
In the upcoming weeks, we will continue our series in the area of assistive technology (AT) and adaptions for smartphones and basic cell phones for people with disabilities in the areas of physical, speech, hearing, vision or cognition. Last week in Part 1 we discussed accommodations for speech. …
For people with disabilities in the areas of physical, speech, hearing, vision, or cognition, there are many free or low-cost assistive technology devices and adaptations for smartphones and basic cellphones. Many times the people we work with already have these technologies in their possession, and they don’t even know it! Last week, for example, we met with a woman…
As we near June 21, the longest day of the year, I have become aware of The Alzheimer’s Association’s fundraiser for this day. The association asks that you show your love on June 21 for those affected by Alzheimer’s disease. They have created a fundraising event that both symbolizes the daily challenges of Alzheimer’s and…
My co-worker, Tami, and I went to the CSUN Assistive Technology Conference in San Diego last month and there were so many AT (assistive technology) devices to see in the exhibit area and many great workshops on accessibility and AT. One of the AT items I’ve been interested in for some time has been the…
When I look at the many applications out there, I become more and more aware of all the free applications available to those who are blind or visually impaired that really can open up the world. Lacey Long, vision teacher with Morton County, was over to visit our facility and mentioned some of the applications…
It seems to be the week for updates. I wrote a blog in October about the Be My Eyes App which had just become available for Android users. In the past it was only available for iOS users. This blog can be read at https://ndassistive.org/be-my-eyes-for-a-minute/. Be My Eyes is an app that connects customers…
In August I wrote a blog about Seeing AI (https://ndassistive.org/seeing-ai-eye-like-it/) which is an iOS application designed primarily for those who are blind or visually impaired. This FREE app uses the camera on an iPhone or iPad to describe the world. Here is the update. In addition to reading short text immediately, scanning and dictating a…
Do you have trouble reading your prescription bottles? The print is small and hard to read especially for those who are visually impaired, blind, or have a reading disability. Taking the wrong medication or taking too much or too little can be very dangerous. There is a company, En-Vision America, who has come out with…
About a month ago, I visited the ND Vision Services/School for the Blind and had wonderful conversations with some of the staff. One of the fascinating things I learned was from Candy Lien, Braille instructor. I learned that Dish Network has some great options for people with visual impairments and other disabilities. Candy told me…