“It is night. You are a pilot, navigating a treacherous cliff-side. Suddenly, the lights dim in the plane. You can no longer see. You only have the sound of the plane whizzing past the cliffs to guide you…” Welcome to StealthFly, an endless runner game and winner of the SS12: Project Possibility Hackathon. While there are […]
Posts in the Visual category:
5 Apple Watch Apps for Visually Impaired
It’s almost been one year since Apple announced its first ever wearable, the Apple Watch. Since its official release back in April, several individuals have experienced the convenience of the wearable. How might those with visual impairments reap the benefits of the watch too? AppleVis has provided a great directory of Apple Watch apps that are partially […]
The Dot: Smartwatch that displays text in Braille
By now, I’m certain a majority of you have heard of many smart devices available on the market, especially Apple’s flagship wearable, the Apple Watch. While this smartwatch offers several accessibility features (e.g. VoiceOver), it doesn’t offer the same tactile benefits as Braille. A Korean startup company has thus developed The Dot, a smartwatch featuring active Braille technology. The Dot is a wearable […]
Homer Player: Audiobook player for visually impaired
Reading is a favorite pastime for many individuals, but as people age, their eyesight may begin to deteriorate making it difficult to read. Fortunately, there are several audiobook apps on smart devices allowing these individuals to get back to reading. Though these apps have proven to be beneficial for a myriad of individuals, using a tablet or smartphone may […]
6 Android Apps for Special Needs
Are you a parent, teacher, or caregiver of a child with special needs? Did you know several apps on smartphones and tablets are proven to be beneficial for students with special needs? Throughout the past year, I have cranked out several lists of apps for covering many special needs. However, a majority of these apps are solely available on […]
The Mercury Handheld Magnifier & StandScan
If you or a loved one are in the market for a portable magnifier and OCR, perhaps you should consider the Mercury Handheld Magnifier and OCR. The Mercury Handheld Magnifier and OCR is a touch-based live magnification device that can perform accurate full page OCR. The magnifier features a wide 5.5 inch display screen with […]