Podcast: Play in new window | Download Hey there! Welcome to Accessibility Minute, your weekly look at Assistive Technology, those clever tools and devices designed to help people who have difficulties with vision, mobility, hearing or other special needs! If you’re looking for an app to help scan text, currency, barcodes, and even your surroundings, […]
Posts with the Scanner tag
ATFAQ144 – Q1. Kurzweil USB-C Scanner, Q2. Communication Devices, Q3. Closed Captioning Services, Q4. Noise Cancelling Headphones for Autism, Q5, GPS Tracker for Elopment, Q6. Wildcard: Thoughts on the new Apple AirTags?
Podcast: Play in new window | Download Panel: Brian Norton, Josh Anderson, Belva Smith, Tracy Castillo ATFAQ144 – Q1. Kurzweil USB-C Scanner, Q2. Communication Devices, Q3. Closed Captioning Services, Q4. Noise Cancelling Headphones for Autism, Q5, GPS Tracker for Elopment, Q6. Wildcard: Thoughts on the new Apple AirTags? ———— Transcript Starts Here ————
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 […]
ScanJig Pro
The iPhone and iPad already offer many accessible features and apps for individuals who are blind or visually impaired. However, many still find the need to purchase an additional (expensive!) scanner when they could simply use apps on smart devices with an affordable stand like the ScanJig Pro! According to its website, the ScanJig Pro is a […]
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.
Product Description: The PEARL from Freedom Scientific
The PEARL is a brand new assistive technology device from Freedom Scientific designed to take pictures of text faster than a flatbed scanner. Here are some of its features: Portability: Designed to fold to 14”x 3”x 2 1/8”, the PEARL fits in a small carrying case and is lightweight. This device would take up much less […]