Manufactured by Low Vision International, the MagniLink TAB is a new mobile tablet that “sets a new quality standard in tablet solutions for the visually impaired.” Foldable, lightweight and simple to set up, this device is as easy to use as a laptop in a coffee shop. The tablet has a touchscreen with low-vision adapted […]
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The Joy of the Oticon EduMic
The Oticon EduMic is changing the way we connect with people who are hard of hearing. If you’re a teacher, imagine your voice cutting through the clatter of a classroom and directly reaching a student’s hearing aids. Or if you’re a parent, imagine cooking at home and your child being able to hear you over […]
Android Phone Use Gets a Facelift
A relatively new Android accessibility feature makes phone use easier than ever for people with speech and motor impairments. Camera Switches enables users to navigate their Android phone with eye movements and facial gestures. It turns an Android phone’s front-facing camera into a switch or controller, allowing users to scan with one movement and select […]
Talk with the Press of a Key
Communication is a vital part of everyday life. Even in this age of email, texting and mobile ordering, verbal communication is still a necessity. Whether helping children develop literacy skills or giving a voice to seniors recovering from a stroke, Talking Keyboards are simple and portable communication devices for all ages. K-12 Talking Keyboard Talking […]
Exploring iOS 18’s New Accessibility Features for Speech
Whether users are nonspeaking, at risk of speech loss or have a speech disability, iOS 18’s accessibility features have solutions for communication. With Live Speech, users can type what they want to say or select from suggested or saved phrases, and their mobile device then speaks the text out loud through a digital voice. This […]
Be My Eyes: Hands-Free Assistance Through Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses
Imagine navigating your daily routine with a personal assistant ready to help at a moment’s notice — all without lifting a finger. Thanks to the collaboration between Be My Eyes and Meta, this is now a reality for individuals who are blind or have low vision. Be My Eyes, a platform connecting users with sighted […]