The Block Letter Communicator is a communication device for individuals who are deaf-blind. It’s an assistive technology device that is helpful for people who need to communicate with people who are sighted or have hearing. This small, lightweight device enables individuals who are deaf-blind and who do not know Braille to communicate with sighted individuals. […]
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Fame Color Identifier for Milestone 312
The Fame add-on for Milestone 312 lets you use your book reader as a color identifier. This assistive technology device is useful for people who are Blind or have impaired vision. An integrated comparison feature lets you know if colors match. Fame is a precise color reader for Milestone 312. Its high quality detector can identify […]
Monday Tech Tip: ReadEasy Move
Jeremy Curry from GW Micro explains how the ReadEasy Move can be useful for people who are Blind or have low vision.
Coalition of E-reader Manufacturers Files Petition with the FCC
The Coalition of E-reader Manufacturers (which includes Amazon – makers of the Kindle – and Sony – which manufactures its own e-reader) filed a petition with the FCC recently. The petition, basically, seeks to exempt e-readers from FCC rules regarding advanced communications services as they apply to accessibility for people with disabilities. This means that […]
HIMS Lifestyle D630 Desktop CCTV Magnifier
HIMS LifeStyle desktop video magnifiers are among the most helpful magnification devices for extended reading and writing comfort, viewing photos and pictures, and performing hobbies and crafts. This assistive technology is useful for people who have vision impairments and can benefit from enlarged print on every day objects. If you or someone you know […]
Sci-Plus 300 Large Display Talking Scientific Calculator
The Sci-Plus 300 calculator is the only large display calculator with speech output that allows visually impaired users to perform scientific, statistical and trigonometric calculations and fractions on a portable calculator. The keypad has enlarged, highly visible keys (0.7 inch) with positive activation and color differentiated operation keys. The display has been designed to provide […]