If you’re looking for a smartphone that is designed specifically for individuals who are visually impaired, check out the SmartVision2 Premium. The SmartVision 2 Premium is “the only Android 6.0 smartphone with a full panel of applications dedicated to those with visual impairments.” The device was carefully crafted to maximize the ease-of-use for individuals who […]
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Children with Autism: A Visual Schedule App
Visual Schedules are ideal tools for individuals with autism, ADHD, and other special needs. The Children with Autism: A Visual Schedule by Enuma is the “first wearable picture-based scheduler designed with children and adults with autism in mind.” The app’s user-friendly interface makes it easy to create a picture-based, personalized daily schedule. “Understanding and following […]
Time Timer – Visual Timer
Visual timers transform stressful transition periods, reduce resistance to routines, and help manage a class or therapy session. Time Timer displays the “passage of time with a disappearing red disk providing a stress-free time management to make every moment count.”The Time Timer is a powerful tool for visual thinkers of all ages and abilities. It […]
Jordy – Low Vision Wearable
We’ve covered so many CCTVs and other assistive technologies to help individuals with visual impairments over the years. A majority of these video magnifiers are bulky, while others are compact, handheld devices. Now there is the most portable solution yet: introducing Jordy, the wearable video magnifier! Jordy is a battery-operated, full-color portable system that can be […]
Nearby Explorer App
Yesterday I discussed a handful of apps that are fully accessible using VoiceOver. One I didn’t discuss is Nearby Explorer, which is a GPS app for people who are blind. Nearby Explorer is yet another app from the American Printing House for the Blind (APH). (If you’re unfamiliar with APH, it is a nonprofit that offers thousands […]
Refreshabraille 18
Last week, I introduced the Orbit Reader 20, which is an affordable ($449) refreshable braille display. If you’re looking to compare, another available braille display is the Refreshabraille 18. The Refreshabraille 18 is a “unique handheld refreshable braille display and braille keyboard for desktop computers and mobile devices.” Although the device has been around for […]