Optaro in use

Optaro Optimizes Reading Through Hardware and Software

Optaro is the first video magnifier tailor-made for an iPhone. Relying on its own battery power rather than your phone’s, the Optaro magnifier attaches to your phone in two ways. The first is through a camera module and integrated case designed to fit on iPhone models 12-16 Pro Max. For phones out of this range, […]

Created by the TouchPad Pro Foundation, the BrailleDoodle is a revolutionary educational device designed to help children learn and practice Braille in a fun and tactile way.

The BrailleDoodle Brings Fun to Education

For children who are blind or visually impaired, learning braille is an essential part of literacy and independence. But just like learning to read and write for sighted children, the process can be challenging — and it requires tools that are both accessible and engaging. That’s where the BrailleDoodle comes in. Created by the TouchPad […]

MirrorPad for homework

Gain Control with the MirrorPad Pro

According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 13.5 percent of adults with visual impairment have used assistive, adaptive devices within the last two years. The MirrorPad Pro is a recent vision solution from Irie AT that can be another tool for those who need help at school, at work or in the […]

Gabby's dad, Johnny

The Joy of the Oticon EduMic

The Oticon EduMic is changing the way we connect with people who are hard of hearing. If you’re a teacher, imagine your voice cutting through the clatter of a classroom and directly reaching a student’s hearing aids. Or if you’re a parent, imagine cooking at home and your child being able to hear you over […]

iOS 18 speech features

Exploring iOS 18’s New Accessibility Features for Speech

Whether users are nonspeaking, at risk of speech loss or have a speech disability, iOS 18’s accessibility features have solutions for communication. With Live Speech, users can type what they want to say or select from suggested or saved phrases, and their mobile device then speaks the text out loud through a digital voice. This […]

Hearview Subtitle Glasses

Hearview Glasses Give Life Subtitles

Imagine if life were like a foreign film — with subtitles popping up in front of your eyes whenever people speak. Now available through INDATA’s Lending Library, the Hearview Subtitle Glasses make this idea a reality. Designed for the deaf and hard of hearing community, the glasses pair with the user’s smartphone to capture people’s […]