There are many devices available on the market to help individuals with visual impairments. If you’re looking for something to use in conjunction with your white cane and/or guide dog, check out the Sunu Band. The Sunu Band is a “sonar smartband that improves navigation for the visually impaired. It combines sonar or echolocation with […]
Author: Laura Medcalf
AM276 – SmartVision2 Premium Android Smartphone
Podcast: Play in new window | Download276-3-2-18 SmartVision2 Premium Android Smartphone Hey there! Welcome to Accessibility Minute, your weekly look at Assistive Technology, those clever tools and devices designed to help people who have difficulties with vision, mobility, hearing or other special needs! If you’re looking for a smartphone designed for individuals who are visually […]
Ditto Clear Bluetooth Vibrating Cell Phone Signaler
Do you or a loved one have a hard time hearing your cell phone ring? Do you often miss emails, calls, or texts because you can’t hear it? The Ditto Clear Bluetooth Vibrating Cell Phone Signaler may be just the solution for you! The Ditto is a tiny, discreet clip that vibrates whenever you receive […]
iDentifi – Object Recognition App
Anmol Tukrel is the developer behind iDentifi. He developed the app in 12th grade after learning about the possibilities of machine learning and computer vision. So, what is iDentifi? In sum, it is is a free iOS app that allows users to point the camera at an object and receive a description of it. For […]
AM275 – NeuroNode
Podcast: Play in new window | Download275-2-23-18 NeuroNode Hey there! Welcome to Accessibility Minute, your weekly look at Assistive Technology, those clever tools and devices designed to help people who have difficulties with vision, mobility, hearing or other special needs! Peter Ford founded Control Bionics after researching ways people with paralysis or loss of speech […]
SmartVision2 Premium Android Smartphone
If you’re looking for a smartphone that is designed specifically for individuals who are visually impaired, check out the SmartVision2 Premium. The SmartVision 2 Premium is “the only Android 6.0 smartphone with a full panel of applications dedicated to those with visual impairments.” The device was carefully crafted to maximize the ease-of-use for individuals who […]