InFocus: Low Vision and Blindness Technology

InFocus: Low Vision and Blindness Technology

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InFocus: Low Vision and Blindness Technology episodes

  • 005 - What is This Identifying Items with Vision Loss

    What is this? This question is asked numerus times a day by individuals living with vision loss. From identifying items in the home or office to product identification in the kitchen or at the store, learn how technology can make answering this question quick and simple. Demonstrations of standalone identification devices, smart phone options, and computer-based solutions will provide you with the resources needed to assess your client’s needs and recommend the best solutions.

    1 hr 15 min
  • 003 - InFocus - TEC Demo: Aira


    Aira is a visual interpreter and navigation system for people who are blind or visually impaired, which connects users with sighted employees who can help answer questions or aid in navigation. You can use the Aira app to connect to an Aira agent, who can then see through your devices camera and see your position on a GPS app. From there, you can do whatever you want!

    What's even better is that Aira is free in many places now, and this includes the Milwaukee County Transport system. If you need to get public transportation in Milwaukee, you can use Aira for free when traveling to and from your destination! Listen to the podcast to find out more.

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    13 min
  • 002 - InFocus - TEC Talk: Assistive Technology Quiz with Sam from The Blind Life


    This is an audio only version of a video posted to our YouTube channhel at https://youtube.com/infocustechnology

    In this TEC Talk we have a little fun (and maybe learn something too!) with Sam at the Blind Life. The Blind Life is a fantastic YouTube Channel for people who are blind or visually impaired (link below), and if you haven't checked it out already you definitely should.

    Watch us as we try to answer questions about ancient AT devices, old versions of Windows and what exactly a Plex Talk is! Who will be crowned the AT champion? Watch to find out!

    The Blind Life: https://www.youtube.com/theblindlife

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    29 min
  • 001- InFocus - Amazon Echo What Can You Do For Me? Part 1

    Thanks for joining us for this new resource produced by Vision Forward.  The InFocus podcast is designed to provide assistive technology demos and much more all focusing on those living with vision loss.  On this first episode, we start a new sereies, Amazon Echo: What Can You Do For Me?  In segment 1 we learn how to set up our Echo and in segment 2 we learn four basic commands to get us started.  Remember to visit www.vision-forward.org for links to our YouTube channel and read posts in our blog.  Feel free to contact us at [email protected]/infocus

    16 min

About InFocus: Low Vision and Blindness Technology

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Vision Forward’s InFocus is dedicated to bringing up-to-date information about blindness and low vision technology to people who are blind or visually impaired. Featuring two assistive technology…