The Talking Book and Braille Library (TBBL) is one of 57 regional libraries that provides FREE alternative reading sources for people with low vision. The TBBL is a part of the Library of Congress’ National Library Services for the Blind and Physically Handicapped. They offer large print, braille books, and books on tape to Indiana […]
Posts with the Assistive Technology Low Vision tag
Accessibility in the Classroom
Teachers- is your classroom accessible to all of your students? Parents- does your child struggle to read standard print? Now is the time to speak with your curriculum committee about acquiring textbooks in formats that everyone can read. You may recall an earlier post we wrote about accessible formats for digital media, which also had […]
Window-Eyes Training in Cincinnati
GW Micro is offering classes for students, assistive technology professionals, rehab counselors, or anyone wanting to get a thorough training in Window-Eyes. This could benefit a number of different audiences, whether you already use the program and want a better understanding of its uses or if you’re using it for the first time. The two […]
Product Review: iDex USB
Today I am reviewing the iDex. This assistive technology device is no ordinary magnifier. It’s easy to use, lightweight, requires no batteries and contains so many options for optimal use. Let’s take a closer look, shall we?
Product Review: VictorReader Stream
The VictorReader Stream is a portable DAISY player about the size of a pack of playing cards. It has an SD card for storing books, files, music, voice recordings, and podcasts. You can download your books and MP3s or transport them via USB. The Stream is completely voice-guided for the visually impaired. Sounds great! Let’s […]
Tech Tip Monday: Screen Readers
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