Category: Vision

ZoomText

Posted on October 14, 2022 by In Reading, Vision
Two women working on a laptop.
For those who aren’t aware, screen readers are apps that allow blind or visually impaired users to read the text that is displayed on the computer screen via speech or braille display. A few weeks ago, we learned about the NVDA screen reader, and we found it to be a great free tool that gets…

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NVDA Screen Reader

Posted on September 15, 2022 by In Mobility, PC, Reading, Vision
A blind woman using a braille keyboard.
For persons with visual disabilities, accessing the outside world is a daily struggle that requires accommodations, strategies, and technology. And while strategies and accommodations can be relatively easily put in place, lack of access to vision-correcting technology is still an issue for many individuals. The reason for this is simple: cost. For example, there are…

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How to: Access Microsoft Office and App Online

Posted on November 05, 2021 by In Android, Apps, iOS, Mac, O.C.R., PC, Productivity, Reading, Vision, Writing
A businessperson using their smartphone in a meeting.
When it comes to word processors, Microsoft Office has been the top choice among professionals for around 20 years. Office is accessible, user-friendly, and packed with all the features you need to get writing. But not everyone knows that Microsoft Office also offers a free version of their app that can be accessed online or…

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Easy Converter Express

Posted on February 25, 2021 by In Learning, Mobility, PC, Reading, Vision, Writing
A student using a laptop to study.
When it comes to serving individuals who require assistive technology (AT), the ability to provide alternative formats to standard text is critical. And while there are already a lot of ways to tackle this issue, especially when using mobile devices which can also function as mobile scanners, PC based options are a bit less common.…

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How to: Set up and Use Voice Access for Android

Posted on December 03, 2020 by In Android, Mobility, Vision
A woman using her voice to control her smartphone.
In past e-bulletins, we looked at text to speech options that allow users to dictate text into their phones, tablets, and PCs. Voice Access takes that concept to the next level by allowing users to fully control their device using only their voice. This feature is especially helpful for users with mobility or vision challenges…

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