The Summer Academy for Students who are Blind or low-vision is a three-week intensive program that runs from July 8 to Aug. 3 at the Penn State University Park campus. The academy focuses on enhancing independence skills for students transitioning to postsecondary education and is available at no cost to eligible high school students who anticipate attending college or technical/trade school after graduation.
Canadian National Institute for the Blind Conducts Survey on Accessible Entertainment Use by People with Vision Loss
The Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB) is conducting a survey on entertainment among those who are living with vision loss. The object of this survey is to colle¢t information about media use (how individuals watch television and movies, what types of services they use, and if video description is a preference) among individuals who are living with varying degrees of vision loss. The aim of this survey is to see if accessible entertainment options have any impact on why individuals choose to watch using certain mediums (I.E. a streaming service with audio description).
VIP: Drawing the Short Straw
In this informative VIP, James, Jessica, and Nelson bring us some of the top stories from the CBT website. They also give us their Cool Picks for the week, and answer some fan feedback.
Aira for Android: is it Accessible?
Aira has developed a system that allows the user to connect to a live agent with a pair of smart glasses and an app on your phone. The agent then relays what is seen through the camera on the glasses, and relays it to the user through the headset or phone speaker via the Aira app. I recently recorded a podcast that shows how to set up the glasses and use the app on an iPhone, but some are wondering if it is accessible on an Android device.
Unboxing and Setting up the Aira Glasses for the Visually Impaired
In this episode, James Oates takes us through an unboxing of the Aira glasses. He describes everything that come with the glasses. He also shows us how to set them up and make a call using the Aira app on an iPhone.
Cool Picks: July 5,2017
Join the CBT Team as they explore this week’s latest Cool Picks.
Spotlight On Computers for the Blind: Nobody Should Go Without Access To Technology
Join Jessica Rickards for an exclusive spotlight with David Jeppson, executive director of Computers for the blind, a Texas-based organization providing computers to blind and visually impaired individuals across the United States regardless of circumstance. computers for the blind accepts refurbished windows computers and is run by volunteers. This organization is open to volunteer opportunities across the country; from those who wish to give time in their local Texas refurbishment center, to tech support professionals who can provide remote assistance, to those who can contribute financially.
Turn Your Amazon Echo into An Intercom
What can you do with several Amazon Echo devices? You could shout to the closest one for the latest weather forecast or to play your favorite song. Instead of shouting though, why not use them as an intercom? According to CNET, Amazon has recently released a new feature called Drop In. As you probably may know, The Echo is able to make and receive calls and messages to other echo devices. Instead of waiting for the other party to answer, Drop In works exactly the way it sounds. Once you initiate the connection, you can freely begin to talk and hear the person on the other end.
Robots Will Soon Start Handling More of Our Household Chores
A new company called Misty Robotics Inc. will be building personal robots. The company, which is a spin-off of robotic toy company Sphero, launched with $11.5 million in Series A funding from Venrock, Foundry Group, and others.
Designer Creates Braille Accessory Collection to Help Empower People With Disabilities
Marwa Mohammed, a jewellery and bags designer, has created an accessory collection made of silver using the Braille language, to help empower people with disabilities and make them happy.
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