… read as the word “the.” OCR systems also use a lexicon and apply spell-checking techniques similar to those found in … while magnifying them on a monitor. User may change the appearance of any printed text to his or her preference with … Reader Foldable and lightweight scanning and reading appliance that instantly and accurately converts printed …
… future of assistive technology. For three days, there are approximately 20 sessions to choose from every hour, and an … critic" and his "blind experience" YouTube videos. Edison's approach to talking about blindness is refreshingly … required to create and distribute podcasts Using iPhone apps for everything from barbecuing to planning a trip The …
AccessWorld April 2014
… and can be purchased directly here . Until December 31, apply discount code ACCESSWORLD10 for a 10 percent discount … Speakers Another set of headphones that will have special appeal for AccessWorld readers are the Flips Audio Bluetooth … the only maker of a popular voice assistant. Google and Apple are in the game as well, with one of the best deals …
AccessWorld November 2018
… Vision Technology in Clinical Trial Phase: New Approaches to AMD Treatment and Sight Restoration Vision … The first is a new medication that takes a different approach to treating advanced macular degeneration (AMD), … vision without an optic nerve, or even an eye. A Different Approach to Treating AMD In the September 2017 issue of …
AccessWorld December 2017
… whether and how often it can be updated. Once a participant applies and is approved for the iCanConnect program, an in-home assessment … software. Connecting with Friends and Family Annette applied to the iCanConnect program and received a laptop in …
AccessWorld June 2016
… at the ERI provide an educational environment where appointees identify?solutions to improve the quality of life … in his chosen area of research. After releasing a call for applicants last summer, Envision heard from numerous candidates who submitted letters of intent to apply. Envision selected and invited five candidates to …
AccessWorld February 2016
… from this author: LinkedIn Career Networking Website and App: Assessing Accessibility for People Who Are Blind by …
AccessWorld February 2016
… is Now Available on the Nokia Store! Popular and free application now supports more than 40 devices and 29 languages The popular Nokia Screen Reader application, which was released late in 2011 for a limited … a much wider range of languages, and it's still a free application. "We've received fantastic feedback since the …
AccessWorld November 2012
… receiving regular treatments from a massage therapist who happened to be blind. My friend mentioned that this gentleman … National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped along with some really late nights were what truly … I also have a MacBook Pro running the latest version of Apple's Mac operating system that comes with the free …
AccessWorld May 2019
… cables coming off the goggles. It didn't sound particularly appealing and I wondered how could they be any better than a video magnifier or a smartphone with a couple low vision apps on it. The Patriot ViewPoint wearable has me … virtual reality goggles with a Samsung Galaxy S8 phone wrapped inside. An adjustable elastic headband holds it all in …
AccessWorld December 2020