Category: Vision

Be My Eyes: App Review

Posted on January 30, 2019 by In Apps, Vision
A blind man using a smartphone
Be My Eyes is a free app that connects blind or low-vision users to sighted volunteers who offer visual assistance in real-time using video conferencing technology. The app is designed to be straightforward in its functionality, as well as being easily accessible for low or no-vision users. When starting the app for the first time,…

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KNFB Reader

Posted on June 05, 2018 by In Apps, O.C.R., Vision
A man using a smartphone to scan a label
There’s an app on the market right now that’s changing how blind, low-vision, dyslexic, and other print-disabled users are able to interact with text. KNFB Reader(new window) uses Optical Character Recognition (OCR) technology to instantly capture and convert virtually any type of text into audio or Braille which can then be played back, shared, or…

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Spotlight on AT: OrCam MyEye 2.0

Posted on April 18, 2018 by In A.T. Devices, Adaptive Technology, Vision
The OrCam MyEye 2
In this e-bulletin, we’re going to put the spotlight on an incredible new piece of assistive technology: The OrCam MyEye 2.0(new window). Designed for blind and partially sighted users, this device employs a lightweight smart camera that’s been designed to read text aloud and to recognize faces, products and money, allowing users to independently interact…

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AT Vision Supports You Already Have!

Posted on May 09, 2017 by In Android, iOS, PC, Vision
A blind man using braille to read
Did you know that there are many different options for blind and partially sighted users when it comes to accessing technology? As we continue our series on built-in accessibility, let’s look at features designed to assist users with little or no vision that come pre-installed and require little or no setup. Apple (new window) Apple…

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