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Topic Archives: low vision
Bookshare in Depth: Perkins eLearning
Instructor: Karen Narvol, Private Assistive Technology Consultant This professional development workshop is designed to educate participants on how to use Bookshare resources and tools so that teachers can provide timely access to textbooks and print materials in accessible formats for … Continue reading
Posted in Assistive Technology, Classes and webinars, Education and AT, Product accessibility
Tagged Assistive Technology, book accessibility, education, low vision, visual impairment
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Interactive Workshop on Early Orientation and Mobility Skills!
Perkins Professional Develpment is offering a blended workshop for all vision professionals with a focus on spatiotemporal development and children with visual impairments. When: July 31 & August 1 Where: Watertown, MA Early Bird Discount applies if registration received by July … Continue reading
Posted in Assistive Technology, Classes and webinars, Education and AT
Tagged Assistive Technology, children, education, low vision, visual impairment
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Vision Technology Fair is June 17th
MassMATCH and Easter Seals in Boston are pleased to announce the upcoming Vision Technology Fair June 17th at Easter Seals Technology Center, Vendors from various low vision companies will be on hand to show their latest devices in the area … Continue reading
Posted in Assistive Technology, Events
Tagged blind, low vision, Resource Fair, visual impairment
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Demonstration of Accessible Prescription Labels for Persons with Visual Impairments
When: Monday, April 7, 2014, 10 a.m.- Noon Where: Non-Profit Center South Street Conference Room, 89 South Street, Boston, MA 02115 Who: Blind, low vision, elderly, low vision advocates and pharmacists are encouraged to attend. What: Find out how accessible … Continue reading
Posted in Assistive Technology, Events
Tagged blind, low vision, visual impairment
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iDevices for Beginners: iPod Touch, iPad, and iPhone
January 11, Wednesday, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Easter Seals ATRC – Boston Office 89 South St. Boston, MA 02111 Presenter: Catherine Bly and Kristi Peak-Oliveira, ATRC Coordinators This presentation will touch upon the latest iDevices on the market from … Continue reading
Posted in Assistive Technology, Classes and webinars, Employment and AT, Events, Universal Design, Web Accessibility
Tagged ALS, Apple apps, Assistive Technology, blind, cell phones, cognitive disabilities, free software, GPS, iPad, iPhone, literacy, low vision, MS
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ATIA Education & Webinars
Don’t miss these informative webinars! Hear from these leaders in their field and use this opportunity to discuss your unique situations. Webinar Details: Full Abstract: Access to Electronic Information Using Computers for People who are Blind or Visually … Continue reading
Posted in Assistive Technology, Classes and webinars, Events, Web Accessibility
Tagged AT, blind, low vision
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Understanding GPS–William Bielawski, Friends of ATIA newsletter
A look at the strengths and limitations of Global Positioning Systems for pedestrians who are blind or visually impaired A person who was totally blind once told me that she felt safe at home and at her work site, but … Continue reading
Posted in Assistive Technology
Tagged blind, GPS, low vision
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Public Hearing on Bills for Hearing Aids and Large Print Labels
Date: June 28, 2011 Time: 1 PM Room: BI, State House The Joint Committee on Financial Services will hold a public hearing on the following bills: 1. SB429 – An Act providing health care coverage for hearing aids. Sponsored by … Continue reading
Posted in Legislation/Regulations
Tagged hearing aids, low vision, public hearings
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Low Vision? Free MoreKeyboard Offer During February
Assistive Technology Keyboard Giveaway Benefits Those with Vision Disabilities In recognition of Age Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) and Low Vision month, MoreKeyboard is giving away two keyboards each week during the month of February. To qualify, send an email explaining … Continue reading
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Tagged low vision
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