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Ally Solos Glasses redefine how you connect with information and navigate your world. These featherweight, under 50g, splash-resistant smart glasses empower you to simply speak to Ally, just like you would a trusted friend. Your Ally listens discreetly through open-ear audio, providing helpful, instant responses, all while seamlessly connected to your phone via the Ally app.

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Patriot Vision Industries LLC, nestled in the rolling hills of central Florida, proudly designs, manufactures and distributes innovative assistive technology under our PATRIOT brand. Pioneers in the industry, we continually strive to empower our customer’s lives with our award winning products and improve the quality of life for those we serve. Patriot is the brand you can trust. Please call today to schedule a demonstration with one of our authorized dealers in your area, worldwide, or to receive more information or place your order! For nearly 30 years, Patriot is the name brand you can trust for a sight to be seen.

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Below is the AI overview of VoiceVista provided by Google:

VoiceVista is an iOS navigation app designed specifically for blind and low vision users. It evolved from Microsoft’s discontinued, open-source Soundscape project and is now available under the MIT License[1][2][7]. The app uses advanced iOS audio technology and precise location services to help users develop a mental map of their surroundings, making it easier to navigate unfamiliar environments and follow desired routes[1][2][7].

Key features include:

– **3D Audio Navigation:** Announcements and cues come from the direction of landmarks, providing a realistic sense of space and improving orientation[1][6].

– **GPS Beacons:** Users can set audible beacons to guide them to specific points of interest (POIs), even if those points haven’t been saved before[4][6].

– **Breadcrumb Mode:** Users can mark points along their path and automatically generate a reverse route for easy backtracking[6].

– **Customizable Monitoring:** Beacons can be set to activate only when a user is within a certain distance, reducing unnecessary interruptions[6].

– **Route Creation:** Users can create routes using Apple Maps, with beacons placed along the path for step-by-step navigation[6].

– **Accessibility:** The app is praised for its intuitive interface and effectiveness in helping users explore new areas and maintain awareness of their surroundings[1][6].

VoiceVista is considered a critical tool for the blind and low vision community, offering reassurance and independence in daily mobility[1][2][8].

Sources

[1] VoiceVista on the App Store https://apps.apple.com/us/app/voicevista/id6450388413

[2] VoiceVista – AppleVis https://www.applevis.com/apps/ios/navigation/voicevista

[3] Voice Vista App: The Soundscape resurrection … – YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=47mwTnTrHRw

[4] Why I Like Using the VoiceVista App to Help Me Get Around https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IfxPFWWon44

[5] VoceVista – Software for Voice Analysis and Sound Visualization https://www.vocevista.com/en/

[6] My Favorite New VoiceVista app features : r/Blind – Reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/Blind/comments/1ghlo04/my_favorite_new_voicevista_app_features/

[7] BLT Bite: A quick look at Voice Vista navigation app – YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rq57KPI33QQ

[8] VoiceVista for Leisure Activities – APH ConnectCenter https://aphconnectcenter.org/familyconnect/ideas-for-home-community/helpful-products/soundscape-for-leisure-activities/

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VoiceVista App Store link: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/voicevista/id6450388413

Hello everyone. After over two years of work, the third edition of my free book for blind users of iPhones is available. Personal Power: Getting The Most From iOS as a Totally Blind User takes new users from setting up an iPhone through to mastering VoiceOver and using apps. Apple has added many useful things to iOS 18 including a helpful tutorial for VoiceOver among other changes. We’ll discuss what’s in the book, different formats that it’s available in, and my experiences using an iPhone as a replacement for a computer.

If people have any questions, they can reach me by email at:

Michael Feir

Below is the information on the fourth edition of this great resource copied from this Carroll Center website:

https://carroll.org/product/the-windows-screen-reader-primer-all-the-basics-and-more-digital-copy/

The fourth edition of The Windows Screen Reader Primer: All the Basics and More is now out. We are making it available to you for free in Word and ePub formats. It is authored by David Kingsbury, an Assistive Technology Instructor at the Carroll Center for the Blind.

The book is meant to help beginning and intermediate JAWS, NVDA, and Windows Narrator users work more effectively with the most important PC applications. These applications include the Windows operating system, the four primary Office Suite applications (Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint), popular Google applications, and the three most commonly used web browsers (Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, and Mozilla Firefox). Cloud-based file-sharing programs such as Dropbox, OneDrive, and Google Drive are also covered. So too is Adobe Acrobat Reader for accessing PDF files. And participating in, scheduling, and hosting Zoom meetings.

New topics in this edition include coverage of FS Companion, the New Outlook, using advanced Excel functions, and A substantially revised chapter on artificial intelligence (AI) reflecting some of the major changes that have occurred over the past year.

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Want to know about the 2025 ACB National Convention? Join Janet Dickelman, ACB convention coordinator, Saint Paul, MN to find out. Learn about the General Sessions, the Affiliate presentations, the exhibit hall, and the tours. If you can not be there in person, learn how you can listen as a part of The ACB Media Network. There will be time for questions.

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J.J. Meddaugh of A. T. Guys will present a demonstration of the new Hable Easy, an 8-button controler that allows you to control your iPhone or Android with physical buttons. Shortcuts for common actions like answering calls, moving between icons, and starting dictation are included. The device is great for those who prefer a simpler layout to the touchscreen or have challenges with touchscreens. The Hable Easy and Hable One braille keyboard will be compared, with plenty of time for questions about these or other related products.

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Phone: 269-216-4798

About A. T. Guys: A. T. Guys offers Affordable access technology for experts and brand new users. Our products include Bluetooth speakers, keyboards, and headsets, the BlindShell talking cell phones, our accessible portable power banks, and much more. All with knowledgeable tech support from people who use these products every day.