Small Wonder: ReaderPen for Persons with Dyxlexia
Not even the creators of Star Trek would have imagined that a seemingly magical device that can read words on a page could fit inside a ballpoint pen, much […]
With ZoomText, Low-Vision Computer Users Navigate with Speed
Last November, in this space, we profiled JAWS (Job Access With Speech), a screen reader for blind and visually impaired computer users. Making documents and websites accessible is also [...]
The Genius of Braille: A Real Eye-Opener “Giving Braille a New Lease on Life”
Braille itself is timeless. However, innovations in assistive technology hail exciting times for Braille. Or as the World Blind Union (WBU), the organization behind World Braille Day, puts it: [...]
Old Meets New: Braille and Assistive Technology
As it approaches its 200-year anniversary, Braille continues to be a time-proven means of communication. Even more, with many recent innovations in assistive technology, Braille has become [...]
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Posted Audrey Billie, Direct Support Professional of the Month, Sets an Example for Residents and Staff
“It makes me feel appreciated,” says Audrey Billie, regarding her recognition as Direct-Support Professional of the Month. “I also love the fact that I can set an example for […]
JAWS: The Guide Dog for Blind Computer Users
Think of Netscape, Lotus 1-2-3, MS-DOS… Back in 1995, these applications were hot, but how many people still remember them? In that year, another program was released: Job Access […]
Aira Allows Blind Users to “See” the Everyday and the Extraordinary
Aira is pronounced “Eye Ra.” According to the company, the ancient Egyptian symbol known as the eye of the god Ra (or eye of Re) was the feminine counterpart of […]
Steve Stays Active and Pursues His Passions
A lifelong athlete, Steve R. developed blindness in his later years. And assistive technology enabled Steve to continue his enthusiasm for sports: baseball, football, boxing, [...]
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Posted With a Dream and Determination, Wayne Kean Builds a Business: Assistive Technology Is There to Help
October is a busy time for awareness months. This article covers the use of assistive technology in three of these contexts: Disability Employment Awareness Month, Blindness Awareness [...]
Did You Hear? The Clarity P300 Makes Calling Easier for the Deaf… and People with Visual Impairments
By definition, assistive technology is anything that enables a person with a disability to perform a task able-bodied people can perform on their own. Of all the categories of […]