According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), over 3.4 million Americans aged 40 and older are legally blind or visually impaired. By 2030, that number is expected to rise to 6 million as more baby boomers develop diabetes and age-related disease. The CDC also notes that vision loss is among the top 10 causes of […]
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5 Fun Sensory Holiday Crafts!
“Ohh, the weather outside is frightful…” So doesn’t staying inside sound so delightful? As temperatures decline and snow begins to blanket the ground, many parents seek ways to keep their children entertained. Instead of reaching for that tablet computer, try engaging their senses with these holiday craft ideas! 1. Stained Glass Mittens Adorn the windows of your house […]
Aukey Special Edition Video Magnifier
Are you looking to buy an affordable video magnifier for yourself or maybe for a loved one? Well, search no longer! MaxiAids is offering their Aukey Special Edition Video Magnifier specially priced for the holidays! Children and adults with low vision find that reading text on the go–or even at home–can be quite challenging. With this Aukey Special Edition […]
Tech Tip: KNFB Reader
For this week’s Tech Tip, Anna Leung introduces us to the handy KNFB Reader, which is available for purchase now on the App Store. For more information on this app, please visit www.knfbreader.com.
ATU180 – Accessible Text Books (part 2) – Daniel McNulty, Camera Hacks for People Who Are Blind, Keyboards for iPhone 6 Plus, Choice Works App, ATIA 2015
Podcast: Play in new window | Download Your weekly dose of information that keeps you up to date on the latest developments in the field of technology designed to assist people with disabilities and special needs. Show Notes: Daniel McNulty – PATINS Project State Director dmcnulty@ciesc.k12.in.us links from Daniel: www.cast.org “Top 15 Reasons to Attend […]
Never lose your items with Tile!
Whether we want to admit it or not, our lives revolve around our smartphones, keys, laptops and other material items. After all, these are our prized possessions and the thought of losing them may make us tremor with fear. Tile may help us never lose our valuables again. So what exactly is Tile and how can it provide peace of mind? Tile […]