In this episode we get an overview of the products from
PLEXTALK,
offering better reading environments to people with visual impairments or print disability in the world by supplying accessible digital talking book players or recorders that comply with DAISY(*) standard.
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Pico Pen – Enabling Drawing For The Blind.
In this episode which is unedited coverage from CSUN13. As we were leaving the convention floor, we came across an amazing pen for the blind before it was packed away and returned to Japan.
Nippon Telesoft,
makers of the Seika braille displays were showcasing tactile artwork drawn by blind Japanese students, using a pen-shaped device called the Pico which transfers balls of wax into raised lines.
Orion Webbox & Iris Webradio.
In this episode we get a glimpse of the
Orion Webbox and Iris webradio
from Solutions – Radio. As blind and visually impaired are dependent on audible information. For the VI community, contribution and distribution of sound or audio is essential to be in touch with the outside world. The Orion Webbox and Iris webradio on the other hand is a user friendly, stand-alone device, which when connected to the Internet allows you to listen to it without the use of a PC! The Webradio is ideal for the blind or visually impaired as it has a simple user interface. To operate the unit press only the on/off button. Within seconds a pre-selected station can be heard. Pre-selects can be programmed to meet the demand of the individual listener. The scroll button enables you to choose from your personalized selection. This could be the daily newspaper, a book, or any other special program. A future feature will be a text-to-speech version of the Webradio.
EmploymentLink 2013 – Insights Into Hiring and Retaining People with Disabilities.
In this episode CBT would like to feature EmploymentLink 2013: Insights into Hiring and Retaining People with Disabilities
Orion TI-84 Plus Graphing Calculator – Coming To A School Near You.
In this episode Ken from APH introduces the
Orion TI-84 Plus,
Which consists of a compact accessory that is attached to the top of the TI-84 Plus enabling a user who is visually impaired to interact with the TI-84 Plus using speech, audio, and haptic (vibration) feedback? All textual and symbolic information on the screen, as well as each key-press is spoken using high-quality synthesized speech. Most importantly, graphs can be explored using either spoken announcements or the SonoGraph™ audio and haptic feedback. The user can also review the contents of the screen at any time, including all text and graphical information, without affecting the calculation. The unit is fully expandable with hardware accessories through a USB port and can also print or emboss graphs when connected to a printer or braille embosser.
VoiceEye Is The Revolutionary Way To Make Text Accessible.
In this episode Shane from
VOICEYE Inc.
demonstrates the
VOICEYE app.
VOICEYE is about allowing a print impaired person to access any printed information using 2-dimensional code technology and it is also described as the revolutionary way to make printed information accessible.
Large Print Keyboards and Skins.
In this episode Allen from
LogicKeyboard
shows us how a mainstream company can adapt existing keyboards to be accessible for the low vision community.
Milestone Audio Player.
In this episode Robert Kempf from Bones shows us three versions of the
Milestone
line of audio players for the blind and low vision play audio books and music, record lectures and messages, read text files and eBooks, enable you to label objects and much more. Soon, they will also talk to public transportation vehicles.
Focus 14 Blue Wireless Braille Display.
In this Episode Bobby showcases the
Focus 14 Blue Wireless Braille Display
for the Blind by Freedom Scientific. With superior portability and advanced features, the Focus 14 Blue is the ultimate go-anywhere Braille interface device. Read text messages, navigate your smartphone screen, and enter text all without taking your phone off your belt or out of your bag. The Focus 14 Blue features an efficient, full featured Braille keyboard for your smartphone, plus the ability to read your smartphone’s display silently.
Papa Sangre Returns
In this episode we travel along with Hugo as he demonstrates the latest version of
Papa Sangre
by Somethin’ Else.
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