Tag: Vision Service

Assistive technologies, such as magnifiers and screen-readers, have increased accessibility to information now more than ever before. As someone new to magnification, consider utilizing the built-in accessibility options before purchasing equipment or installing software. “I use these settings every day,” says Kathy Brockman, Council board treasurer. “I can customize my computer to display text in… Continue Reading Built-in Screen Magnifiers: A Free Way to Get the Accessibility You Need, Right on Your Computer

Fall is a time for new beginnings–especially for students. This year’s college freshmen might be both nervous and excited, as they are not sure what to expect when it comes to the differences between high school and college. To ease this transition, the Council would like to offer tips on self-advocacy and obtaining disability services… Continue Reading Preparing for College

Travelling used to involve physical maps and trying to manually find locations. Today, navigating roads and finding the quickest route from Point A to Point B is more accessible thanks to Global Positioning System (GPS) technology. Continue Reading GPS Technology

For decades, science fiction writers have imagined devices that could read text from a printed page or give users the ability to instantly connect with another person to accomplish tasks. Now, with wearable technology, those dreams have become reality! Having hands-free access to information is one of the many advantages of wearable technology. Some devices work best for people who have some functional vision and some work well for people who have limited vision, or no vision at all. They all require a power source, like a rechargeable battery. Continue Reading The Inside Scoop on Wearable Technology

A refreshable braille device sits atop a table. The black, plastic display shows ten braille cells, of white four feature brailled characters. What is refreshable braille? A refreshable braille display is a piece of computer hardware which has a series of refreshable, or fluid, braille cells on its surface. Most displays contain a single line… Continue Reading What is Refreshable Braille Anyway?