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November 2024 AT Seminar on AI
November BCB Assistive Technology Group Seminar Topic: "AI in Assistive Technology!" Join us for an insightful presentation on the transformative power of AI in assistive technology for the blind and visually impaired. Discover how tools like Copilot and ChatGPT are...
The Cognitive Science Behind Braille on the Monarch
The Monarch’s multiline braille display can be used to read textbooks, essays, novels, and more, but what’s actually happening inside a person’s brain when they’re reading braille on the Monarch? Researchers at Johns Hopkins University are attempting to discover the...
A Fresh Perspective: Teaching Adults who are Blind or Have Low Vision with the Monarch
Orientation and mobility, assistive technology, and independent living skills are vital for adults who are blind or low vision to master as they learn to live successfully on their own. Miriam Dixon, a Braille Teacher at the Career and Training Center at the Division...
Joyusing V600 4K Document Camera Review: Assistive Technology or Missed Mark?
Today on The Blind Life, we're diving into the world of consumer electronics to see how well they perform as assistive...
InnoSearch Flight Booking Review: How to Book Flights Online Using Innosearch.ai Accessibility
Discover the new flight booking feature on InnoSearch.ai, the accessible platform designed with the blind and visually...
Solid Light’s Prototyping Team Revolutionizes Museum Accessibility
APH’s upcoming accessible and interactive museum, The Dot Experience, has been a labor of love from so many in the...
Enhancing Reading with the Monarch
Individuals who are blind or have low vision often need descriptions of their surroundings. From hearing about the...
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November 2024 AT Seminar on AINovember BCB Assistive Technology Group Seminar Topic: "AI in Assistive Technology!" Join us for an insightful presentation on the transformative power of AI in assistive technology for the blind and visually impaired. Discover how tools like Copilot and ChatGPT are revolutionizing accessibility, alongside innovative consumer electronics like the Meta-Ray Ban... Read more
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Joyusing V600 4K Document Camera Review: Assistive Technology or Missed Mark?Today on The Blind Life, we're diving into the world of consumer electronics to see how well they perform as assistive technology. I’m reviewing the Joyusing V600 4K Document Scanner, a versatile device doubling as a document camera and webcam. This 12-megapixel camera, paired with its visualizer software, offers features... Read more
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InnoSearch Flight Booking Review: How to Book Flights Online Using Innosearch.ai AccessibilityDiscover the new flight booking feature on InnoSearch.ai, the accessible platform designed with the blind and visually impaired community in mind! In this video, I take you step-by-step through booking my upcoming flight using this intuitive tool. Say goodbye to cluttered interfaces and hello to high-contrast, screen-reader-friendly design. I’ll also... Read more
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Arizona Visionaries - October, 2024https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uLGMygK2Pd8 The Arizona Visionaries provided a platform for professionals serving the blind and low-vision community in Phoenix and surrounding areas to showcase services and other resources. The goal of Arizona Visionaries is to ensure that all professionals in the local community are aware of opportunities for individuals with low vision... Read more
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Pharos cane light from Amubteck #shortsPharos the 40-lumen cane light from Ambutech. The Pharos comes with 3 mounting brackets for all diameters of Ambutech mobility canes Is rechargeable using its USB connector with a cap that is tethered to it's body Water-resistant Features an easy to use on/off switch Run time and charging time are... Read more
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Discovering the World Through a Lens: A Personal Story of Vision and ConnectionSkylar Seavey shares how her passion for photography began as a way to connect with her legally blind father, who has Stargardt's disease. Through videography and photography, they've been able to bond and see the world together in new ways. This video highlights their unique journey, the impact of visual... Read more
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Optaro From Eschenbach: The Ultimate Smartphone Video Magnifier for iPhone Users??In this video, I test out the Optaro and its features, including the Full HD image, 3.3x—15x magnification, adjustable LED illumination, and 14 different color modes. I’ll also show you how it attaches to the iPhone and whether the integrated case or universal stand works as advertised. I’ll be sharing... Read more
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Innosearch.ai - New Updates - Now Available In Canada, The UK, And Australia #shortsThe amazingly accessible online shopping platform Osearchai has just gotten tons of new features, such as dark mode, access to over one billion products, and even availability in Canada, the UK, and Australia! If you use the referral link below to create an account, you'll receive $10 in shopping credit:... Read more
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Testing the Maggie IVR: The First Wearable With An iPhone For Low Vision Users – Pros & Cons ReviewIn this video, we take an in-depth look at the revolutionary Maggie IVR wearable assistive device—an innovative VR headset designed specifically for those with low vision. What makes the Maggie IVR truly groundbreaking is that it’s the first wearable to integrate an iPhone 15 Pro, providing an exceptional camera and... Read more
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#ShareYourVision | What does the Foundation Fighting Blindness mean to you?https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=srKosaKVa3A To help spread awareness during October’s Blindness Awareness Month, the Foundation Fighting Blindness invites you to share your unique experiences with blinding diseases through our social media campaign, #ShareYourVision. Just as no two fingerprints are alike, our perception of the world through our eyes is equally distinct. Let’s come... Read more
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