This blog post was written by Amy Braddock. Amy is the Assistive Technology Specialist for West Fargo Public Schools in West Fargo, North Dakota. Amy has a BS in Special Education: Developmental Disabilities and Physical Disabilities from Minnesota State University Moorhead. Check out Amy’s blog at: http://amysassistivetech.blogspot.com/. There are many research articles and theories to […]
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Freedom Scientific Releases JAWS 12
Freedom Scientific announced the release of JAWS® for Windows version 12, including JAWS BrailleIn™, a powerful new feature that enables users who prefer typing in Braille to use contracted Braille in common Microsoft applications such as Internet Explorer and Word. JAWS 12 includes a new Virtual Ribbon feature which provides a fast way to navigate […]
Product Description: ScripTalk Station – Audible Prescription Reader
ScripTalk Station provides those who cannot read the information on their prescriptions a safe and easy way to manage their personal healthcare. To activate, press a button and place the special Talking Label over the reader. A pleasant, natural sounding voice speaks all the information printed on the label, including patient name, drug name with […]
iPhone Apps for the Visually Impaired
Many new smart phones come with large screens, but that doesn’t mean that the print or images are easier to see. These applications are available on the Apple iPhone to allow individuals with vision impairments to live more independently. Sendero GPS LookAround for the iPhone announces the current street, city, cross street, heading and nearby […]
Product Description: Franklin Bill Reader (BR-1000)
The Franklin Bill Reader is a handheld device for the blind and visually impaired. It uses Evolution Robotics’ ViPR (Visual Pattern Recognition) object recognition and identification technology with an imbedded digital camera and speaker to immediately determine the denominations of U.S. paper currency. Hold the BR-1000 over a single U.S. dollar bill (each bill must […]
Tech Tip Monday: Braille Sense On Hand by GW Micro
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