Fatherâs Day is upon us and you needed some gift ideas yesterday! Hereâs a short list of really helpful downloads and gadgets for your father who has everything but perfect vision. iOS Access for All iOS Access for All by Shelly Brisbin is one of the best books youâll find on using an iPhone or iPad with the accessibility … Continued
That smartphone in your hand may be even smarter than you think. In fact, thereâs a good chance it has a screen magnifier built right in to enlarge the text and images on the screen and text-to-speech capabilities to read the text on the screen, like your emails or a webpage. Before going further, itâs worth pointing out that as smart as they are, these … Continued
Editorâs note: Join us on June 15, 2021, @ 12:30 pm (EST), for the second of two webinars in whichâŻDr.âŻAlexis G. Malkin, OD, FAAO, andâŻDavid BradburnâŻfrom HumanWare willâŻprovide an overview of assistive technology and services that help people with low vision perform everyday tasks. Using the state of Massachusetts as an example, the presenters will illustrate the needs, available services, and funding for 3 different groups, namely: … Continued
Editor’s note: Join us on March 31, 2021, @ 1:00 pm (EST), for the first a series of two webinars in which Dr. Alexis G. Malkin, OD, FAAO, and David Bradburn from HumanWare will discuss the importance of routine eye exams, low vision exams, and showcase low vision devices. by Dr. Alexis G. Malkin, OD and David Bradburn, AT Specialist, HumanWare As we age, our … Continued
In the APH ConnectCenter we field all types of calls and questions. They range from âhow do I learn to cope with my blindness?â; to âwhat type of technology might work best to help me?â; to âhow do I maintain my independence?â; to questions about careers and employment. When the phone rings, Iâm reminded of a popular quote from the movie Forrest Gump. ââŠlife is like … Continued
Technology Enhances Date Night At Home This Valentineâs Day â or any date night in the near future â many people wonât be going out for fancy dinners or to the movies, given the risks and restrictions related to COVID-19. But thereâs no reason not to plan a special celebration at home enjoying your favorite movie or TV … Continued
How Myopic Degeneration Affected My Vision Twenty-five years ago, a doctor diagnosed the little spot in the center of my vision as a retinal bleed from macular degeneration. The spot could hide a stop light when looking down the road. I was 34 years old at the time, and this has since been re-diagnosed as … Continued
Do you have one of those new iDevices? Thatâs right. Those marvels of technology that are supposed to do almost anything. Everyone is constantly telling you how great their smartphone or iPad is and all of the fantastic things that they can do with it. But you can’t imagine how they are doing it. After … Continued
In the era of “Swiss army knife-esque” devices with lots of bells and whistles, smartphones have apps to do virtually any task. Itâs easy to lose sight of the value of a piece of assistive technology (AT) that is dedicated to a specific task and does it really well. As consumers, weâve also gotten lulled … Continued
There Is Something You Can Do If you grew up with vision loss, or any disability really, there’s a good chance you are already familiar with some of the resources you need to find assistive technology (AT). Assistive technology includes products, devices, or equipment, whether acquired commercially, modified, or customized, that are used to maintain, … Continued