This Blog includes information related to Library Adaptive Technology events, archives, presenter and participant recommendations and suggestions.
Thursday, July 26, 2018
Thursday, May 24, 2018
Iphone Accessibility Resources
Hadley Institute for the Blind and Visually Impaired
Explore instructional videos with tips on using vision accessibility features in iOS.
Learn moreabout the Hadley Institute for the Blind and Visually Impaired
AppleVis.com
Join a community of blind and low-vision users of Apple products.
Learn moreabout AppleVis.com
VIPhone Discussion List
Connect with a community of people using VoiceOver and other Apple products.
Learn moreabout VIPhone Discussion List
Mac-cessibility Network
Get information on the use of Apple products by those who are blind or low vision.
Learn moreabout Mac-cessibility Network
Saturday, May 19, 2018
Comcast Accessibility Support Center for Customers with Disabilities
https://www.xfinity.com/support/accessibility
855-270-0379
Verizon Center for Customers with Disabilities
For Fios & Traditional Phone Customers
http://www.verizon.com/about/accessibility/overview
1.800.974.6006
https://www.xfinity.com/support/accessibility
855-270-0379
Verizon Center for Customers with Disabilities
For Fios & Traditional Phone Customers
http://www.verizon.com/about/accessibility/overview
1.800.974.6006
Saturday, May 12, 2018
Rocky Waters's Free Typing Tutorial for blind Windows users and other useful utilities he has written here:
http://www.rockywaters.co.uk/softwarePage.phpRocky Waters's free games::
http://www.rockywaters.co.uk/gamesPage.phpMonday, April 23, 2018
A list of Android Apps for Blind/Low Vision, from Blindness Support Services Inc. in California: http://blindnesssupport.com/android%20apps.html
Tuesday, January 9, 2018
Affordable Colleges Online Guide to Visual Disabilities
A GUIDE TO
VISUAL DISABILITIES
How Colleges Help Visually Impaired Students SucceedVisual Disabilities Guide for Students - https://www.affordablecollegesonline.org/colleges-helping-visually-impaired-students/
VISUAL DISABILITIES
How Colleges Help Visually Impaired Students SucceedVisual Disabilities Guide for Students - https://www.affordablecollegesonline.org/colleges-helping-visually-impaired-students/
Monday, August 28, 2017
Check out AIRA
AIRA
https://aira.io/
Aira empowers the blind to experience their world and surroundings using smart glasses with a camera and a remote network of certified agents. Price: very expensive.
https://aira.io/
Aira empowers the blind to experience their world and surroundings using smart glasses with a camera and a remote network of certified agents. Price: very expensive.
Friday, May 5, 2017
Be My Eyes
Be My Eyes is a FREE mobile app that connects blind and visually impaired individuals to sighted helpers from all over the world through a live video call.
http://bemyeyes.com/
Use for:
Finding lost items
Describing pictures, paintings or other artwork.
Matching or explaining colors
Reading labels on household products
Reading on computer screens if websites are inaccessible or screen readers are not available
Shopping in supermarkets and stores
Identifying the expiration date on perishable food packages
Familiarizing yourself with new locations
Distinguishing between products (Canned foods, shampoos, and soaps, spices etc.)
Determining if lights are turned on or off
Finding out when public transportation (busses, trains, etc.) are departing or arriving
Resolving electrical or technical issues
http://bemyeyes.com/
Use for:
Finding lost items
Describing pictures, paintings or other artwork.
Matching or explaining colors
Reading labels on household products
Reading on computer screens if websites are inaccessible or screen readers are not available
Shopping in supermarkets and stores
Identifying the expiration date on perishable food packages
Familiarizing yourself with new locations
Distinguishing between products (Canned foods, shampoos, and soaps, spices etc.)
Determining if lights are turned on or off
Finding out when public transportation (busses, trains, etc.) are departing or arriving
Resolving electrical or technical issues
Monday, March 27, 2017
Verizon offers Text to Speech functionality for the Fios TV
Verizon offers Text to Speech functionality for the Fios TV on-screen guide to enhance accessibility for visually impaired customers. If you need help getting the Text to Speech feature working on your set-top box, contact us anytime at 1.800.Verizon (1.800.837.4966).
Monday, January 23, 2017
Music for the Blind
www.musicfortheblind.com has beginner courses for piano, guitar, bass, banjo, mandolin, harmonica, drums, trumpet, violin, flute, saxophone, ukulele and penny whistle in all-audio format. No print, no written music, no video and no Braille.
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