Low Cost Low Vision Assistive Technology Guest post contributed by Erin Swann, MSE, ATP, MDTAP The cost of assistive technology that can assist those with low vision ranges from free to several thousand dollars. This post will explore free or low cost assistive technology options for those with low vision. Magnifier setting for iPhone/iPad (free): […]
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Chromebooks Thursday, December 8, 8:00 – 10:00 a.m. As Chromebooks spread through educational institutions and individual households, they bring with them an entirely new operating system and approach to screen readers. If you want to learn more about how it works and how it differs from business as usual, this boutique will get you started. […]
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Apple Announces New Accessibility Website On October 27, Apple used the announcement of the new MacBook Pros to debut a new accessibility website highlighting various built-in options on the company’s devices. The website demonstrates how people are applying these features in their lives. For more information, visit: http://www.apple.com/accessibility/ipad/.
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National Federation of the Blind 2017 Scholarship Program The 2017 Scholarship Program begins on November 1, 2016 and ends on March 31, 2017. To recognize achievement by blind scholars, the National Federation of the Blind annually offers blind college students in the United States and Puerto Rico the opportunity to win one of thirty merit-based, national-level scholarships worth […]
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Zoomax.co created an interesting infographic on the 10 benefits of a video magnifier. Check out all the reasons they suggest for choosing the right assistive technology device, including function, price, and appearance. This infographic can be found online.
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The NFB Center of Excellence in Nonvisual Access (CENA) to Education, Public Information, and Commerce, with support from the Maryland Department on Disability through a Non-Visual Access Initiative Grant, is pleased to offer the following Accessibility Boutiques (introductions to accessibility) free of charge and open to the public. The boutiques are held in person at […]
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