Thermostats for People with Low Vision

AbleData lists several thermostats that are designed for people who are blind or have low vision.  Here are a selected few of their list. Honeywell Easy-To-See Thermostat The Honeywell Easy-To-See Thermostat tactile thermostat with large numbers that’s designed for individuals who are blind or have low vision. This mercury-free thermostat controls both heating and air-conditioning […]

Large Print Keyboard

For people who have trouble seeing small print, a large print keyboard could be a very helpful assistive technology device for you. These large print keyboards have been designed specifically for those with conditions that cause visual impairment or low vision. A bigger and bolder typeface makes the keys easier see. The Keys-U-See large print […]

Monday Tech Tip: Topaz HD CCTV from Freedom Scientific

Watch as Tom Blackman demonstrates how to use the Topaz HD CCTV from Freedom Scientific. Having trouble viewing the video? Click here! Click here to visit our archived videos. To view Closed Captioning, click on the “CC” in the lower right corner of the video.

Low vision electronic solutions

With technology, it always seems that the evolution never ends. Gadgets become smaller, more efficient and quicker all the time and gadgets for the blind and people who have low vision are no exception. Optelec is a company that provides assistive technology for the blind and visually impaired community and the following is a list […]

Groovy glasses: Google to introduce augmented reality goggles

In the recent past, people have become quite used to seeing people talk to themselves in the street. Watching individuals talking with their hands, shouting or having heated conversations with apparently no one have become the norm for those who use headphones, with microphones, attached to their mobile device. Hands free, it’s all the rage. […]

Monday Tech Tip: Easy OCR from EVAS

Watch as Belva Smith demonstrates how to install the Easy OCR toolbar from EVAS that makes scanning and reading printed documents on the computer quick and easy. To view Closed Captioning, click on the “CC” in the lower right corner of the video. Having trouble viewing the video? Click here! Click here to visit our […]