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InFocus: Low Vision and Blindness Technology
by Vision Forward
A resource produced by Vision Forward. Low vision and blindness technology demos and information presented in a way that makes sense.
Episodes
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Tec Talk Live! NLS BARD, Humanware eReader
Great stories are within reach thanks to the National Library Service! In order to ensure that all may be read, the NLS provides free access to braille and audiobook alternatives for anyone with certified temporary or permanent low vision, blindness, or even some physical disabilities. Join Luke...
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TEC Talk: Google Lookout App; Android’s Response to Apple’s Seeing AI
In this installment of TEC Talk, Cory from Vision Forward leads you through the major functions of the Lookout A.I. app which uses your Android’s camera to provide real-time information about your environment. Our very own Assistive Technology Specialist will demonstrate this app's major uses...
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TEC Talk Live! The Onyx by OxSight
The ONYX by Oxsight is a hybrid wearable device great for low vision users on a budget. In this video, Luke Scriven, an Assistive Technology Specialist from the Vision Forward Association, shows you everything you need to know about this lightweight wearable including special settings like the...
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TEC Talk Live! Stellar Trek GPS Device from Humanware
Getting around when you are blind is no easy thing, even if you are good with your orientation and mobility skills! Luckily there are some great GPS solutions on the market to help you get to your destination safely, not least Humanware's range of devices such as the Trekker Breeze and the Victor...
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TEC Talk Live! Traveling Domestically and Internationally with a Visual Impairment
The cases of the dreaded virus seem to be finally slowing down, and the weather is warming up, so what better time than to grab your sunshades and sun tan lotion and head out on vacation! But before you get there you have a lot of things to consider: How will I get to the airport? How will I find...
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TEC Talk Live! Swipe and Tap! iOS VoiceOver Gestures
Smartphones rule the world so you better get with the program soldier! In this session Cory is going to help you do just that by teaching you all about the essential VoiceOver gestures that will let you use your phone like a pro. VoiceOver is the screen reader built into the iPhone, and lets…
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TEC Talk Live! Setting up Amazon Echo Routines with VoiceOver Tutorial
Alexa, wash my dishes! In our wildest dreams, this is the future of smart speakers. Sadly we're not there yet, but we CAN set up neat routines to make our lives just that little bit easier. By setting up your home as a smart home, utilizing smart devices like bulbs, doorbells and the like, it is...
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TEC Talk Live! Hands-on with the IrisVision Inspire Vision Wearable
Another week, another episode of TEC Talk Live, and in this episode your hosts Cory and Luke talk about the latest wearable electronic magnification device from IrisVision - the IrisVision Live. This device is designed to be worn on the head by people with low vision, and can increase their…
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TEC Talk Live! Accessible Smart Home Devices and Setup Part 2
In the first part of our look at accessible smart home technology, Cory and Luke discussed various different types of smart devices including smart bulbs, sensors, thermostats, light switches and more https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d6hMSBKN_-s. In this second part they demonstrate these devices...
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TEC Talk Live! Accessible Smart Home Devices and Setup Part 1
They say that a smart home is only as smart as the person who owns it, but we don't let that stop us this week as we dive into the wonderful world of accessible smart homes for people with vision loss and other disabilities! To guide us through this journey we have our very own Cory Ballard…
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TEC Talk Live! Low Vision and Blindness Tools for Everyday Living
It's time for another TEC Talk Live, and in this episode Luke and Cory, Assistive Technology Specialists at Vision Forward Association, are joined by Rose Visser, Occupational Therapist, to discuss tools and strategies for daily living if you have a visual impairment. Enjoy the usual banter of…
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TEC Talk Live! Accessible Gaming on iPad, Android, PC and Consoles
GAMING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It's fun (hence the exclamation marks). But also, if you are blind or low vision, it can be somewhat exclusionary. FEAR NOT. In this episode of TEC Talk Live Luke and Cory, assistive technology specialists at Vision Forward, are joined by Jesse Anderson of the Illegaly...
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TEC Talk Live! IrisVision Inspire Low Vision Wearable
It's time to get Inspired....In this episode of TEC Talk Live Luke Scriven, assistive technology specialist at Vision Forward Association, chats with Tom Perski from IrisVision about the IrisVision Live and IrisVision Inspire wearable devices for people with low vision. Tom tells us all about the...
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TEC Talk Live! Blindshell Classic 2 Smartphone
Phones...you gotta have 'em. But the whole world is turning toward smart phones, and well you just don't like 'em. Enter the Blindshell Classic 2! This phone has been built from the ground up for people who are blind or low vision, and includes all over the features of a smart phone with none of...
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TEC Talk Live! Accessible Television Watching Part 2
Join Luke and Cory, Assistive Technology Specialists, as they delve into the world of accessible television watching! You will find out about the vision accessibility features of the Amazon Fire TV, including magnification, contrast enhancement, screen reading, audio description and more! Plus,...
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TEC Talk Live! Accessible Television Watching Part 1
Join Luke and Cory, Assistive Technology Specialists, as they delve into the world of accessible television watching! You will find out about the vision accessibility features of the Apple TV, including magnification, contrast enhancement, screen reading, audio description and more! Plus, enjoy...
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TEC Talk Live! Vision Connections
In this special event Luke and Cory, assistive technology specialists with Vision Forward, host a two hour live show! In the first hour Luke and Cory discuss Android and iPhone accessibility features and apps that can be helpful in a workplace or home setting. The second hour sees Luke and Cory…
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TEC Talk Live! Brainport
In the latest episode of TEC Talk Luke and Cory, assistive technology specialists at Vision Forward Association, are joined by a special guest to discuss the BrainPort sensory substitution device. Dr. Patricia Grant, Director of Research for Wicab, talks us through how the BrainPort provides a...
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TEC Talk Live! IrisVision Inspire
It's time to get Inspired....In this episode of TEC Talk Live Luke Scriven, assistive technology specialist at Vision Forward Association, chats with Tom Perski from IrisVision about the IrisVision Live and IrisVision Inspire wearable devices for people with low vision. Tom tells us all about the...
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TEC Talk Live! Accessible Gaming
GAMING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It's fun (hence the exclamation marks). But also, if you are blind or low vision, it can be somewhat exclusionary. FEAR NOT. In this episode of TEC Talk Live Luke and Cory, assistive technology specialists at Vision Forward, are joined by Jesse Anderson of the Illegaly...
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Cooking Sense: Labeling and Identifying Food Packages and Ingredients in Your Kitchen
In this video Rose Visser, Occupational Therapist at Vision Forward, gives some great tips on organizing and labeling things in your kitchen! Find out how to make cooking safe and convenient as a person with vision loss. The Cooking Sense series explores tips and tools for cooking with vision…
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TEC Talk Live! Using NLS BARD on iPhone and PC
o you like having fun? Us too! That's why we decided to take a look at some great accessible iPhone games for people with vision loss in our latest video. Come join us as we play Dice World, Blindfold Games and FEER The Game. These games are all great fun and can be played with audio only, making...
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TEC Talk Live! Intra-Cortical Visual Prosthesis Discussion with Dr. Lane and Dr. Troyk
In this episode of TEC Talk Live Cory and Luke, assistive technology specialists at Vision Forward Association in Milwaukee, are joined by Drs. Lane and Troyk from the Illinois Institute of Technology to talk about the Intra-Cortical Visual Prosthesis project. This project aims to provide vision…
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TEC Talk Live! Clover 10 and Cloverbook Pro Low Vision Magnifiers
In this episode of TEC Talk Live Cory and Luke, assistive technology specialists at Vision Forward Association, take a look at the Cloverbook Pro and the Clover 10. These electronic magnifiers for people with vision loss are both excellent devices that offer a number of useful features, with the...
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TEC Talk Live! eSight 4 Wearable Electronic Glasses and their Latest Software Update
eSight have been making wearable electronic magnifiers for people with vision loss for a number of years now, and are on to the 4th iteration of their hardware. With magnification, contrast enhancement, alternate colors, video recording, picture taking, HDMI input and more, the eSight 4 is a…
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TEC Talk Live! Chromebook Accessibility for People with Vision Loss
n this episode of TEC Talk Live, Cory and Luke, assistive technology specialists at Vision Forward Association, dive into the Chromebook and its built in accessibility features. Chromebooks can be a cheap way to get into computing, but do they have the tools necessary for people who are low…
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TEC Talk Live! SuperSense and Super LIDAR apps for the Visually Impaired
In this exciting instalment of TEC Talk Live we are joined by Shane Lowe, community operations manager for Mediate, the company behind the Supersense and Super LIDAR apps. Supersense is a multi-functional app that provides OCR/TTS, object identification, product recognition, money recognition and...
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TEC Talk Live! Assistive Technology for the Classroom
In honor of the student TVIs who were remotely attending this episode of TEC Talk Live we discuss beneficial assistive technology devices for the classroom. We cover a number of different devices including The Ruby XL HD, Connect 12 (AKA Matt Connect), Reveal 16i, Orcam Read, Orcam MyEye and the...
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TEC Talk Live! Free/Low Cost Programs on PC for People with Vision Loss
In this exiting installment of TEC Talk Live Cory and Luke, assistive technology specialists at Vision Forward, take a look at some free and low cost programs for PC that can be useful for people with vision loss! These include accessibility tools such as magnification and contrast enhancement,...
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TEC Talk Live! Free and Low Cost Apps on iOS and Android for People with a Visual Impairment
In this episode of TEC Talk Live, Luke and Cory, assistive technology specialists at Vision Forward in Milwaukee, take a look at some of the free and low cost apps on iOS and Android that are helpful for people with vision loss. There are so many apps out there to try, but in this hour long…
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TEC Talk Live! Seeing AI app and its New LIDAR Feature
In this edition of TEC Talk Live we take a look at the Seeing AI app. This app has been around for a while, and offers some great features in a free package on the iPhone and iPad. The new LIDAR feature offers even more functionality for certain phones, allowing users to not only locate things in…
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TEC Talk Live! Shipt Grocery App
n this TEC Talk Live, Luke and Cory, assistive technology specialists at Vision Forward Association, take a look at Shipt. This service lets you shop for groceries from the comfort of your own home, using an app or a website. The service is accessible to screen readers and provides a great...
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TEC Talk Live! Humanware Brailliant X and Victor Trek Updates
n this episode we are joined by Peter Tucic, Brand Ambassador at Humanware, who tells us all about the new Brailliant X Series of Braille displays from Humanware, as well as updating us on the Victor Trek. The Braillliant X Series marks the tenth year of the Brailliant line, and features some…
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TEC Talk Live! Louie Accessible App for the Visually Impaired
In this exciting episode of TEC Talk Live, Luke and Cory, assistive technology specialists at Vision Forward, take a look at the Louie app. This app was designed by a gentleman named Pramit, who is himself visually impaired, and gives Android users better access to certain apps using only their...
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TEC Talk Live! 4 Screen Reader Internet Navigation Strategies, Part 2
The second part of our two part series on internet use with a screen reader covers a couple more strategies that you can use when navigating the internet with no vision. In this episode we cover the JAWS find feature, place markers and using webpage elements as navigational tools.
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TEC Talk Live! 4 Screen Reader Internet Navigation Strategies, Part 1
In this episode Luke Scriven and Cory Ballard, assistive technology specialists at Vision Forward Association in Milwaukee WI, cover some strategies for navigating the internet with a screen reader. Navigating the internet is one of the hardest things a screen reader user can do, but following…
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Tec Talk Live! Which iPhone, AirPods and Apple Watch to Buy
In this episode Cory and Luke discuss which the best iPhone, Apple Watch and Airpods are for people who are blind or low vision. Theses devices have great accessibility and features, but it can be hard to choose one with so many models available. Get some tips in this episode!
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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...
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Cooking Sense: Adaptive Cooking Skills with Rose Visser
Join Vision Forward's OT in our first adaptive cooking skills virtual event. Listen to Rose as she introduces you to devices, tips, and techniques designed to help you in the kitchen.
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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...
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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...
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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…
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A resource produced by Vision Forward. Low vision and blindness technology demos and information presented in a way that makes sense.
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