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Lighting and health
I held my daughter close, enjoying a few moments of serenity as warm sunshine poured down on us from a wintry blue sky. Just moments ago, my almost-two-year-old toddler had been kicking and screaming in the playground parking lot, refusing to don her winter boots. ...Supporting the caregiver
Are you a caregiver for someone who is visually impaired? February is national age related macular degeneration (AMD) and low vision awareness month. Throughout the course of the month, we’ll be sharing tools and resources for both visually impaired people as...What does legally blind mean, really?
Definition of Blindness What does legally blind mean? The term “legally blind” originated as a means of determining who is eligible for certain government benefits. Most people who are legally blind still have some remaining vision. Legal blindness...Overcoming limitations
Back in 2008, veteran Steve Baskis was hit by an explosion while driving an armored vehicle in Baghdad. Shrapnel cut through his optic nerves, blinding him. Yet, he was undettered. Since the injury, he has become an outdoor enthusiast, honing his skills at mountain...5 things to consider before buying the OrCam Read reading pen
Is OrCam Read the Right Reading Pen for You? Here are 5 things you should consider before deciding whether the OrCam Read reading pen is right for you. No fluff, just facts! Who is OrCam Read designed for? What are people saying about it? Where/when can you use it?...
Finding funding for assistive technology
Funding for assistive technology — Where should libraries look? In our last post, we explored how libraries can improve accessibility for blind and visually impaired patrons. Today, we’re going to address one of the biggest so-called barriers to...
6 steps to improving library access for patrons with vision loss
A step-by-step guide to accessibility There are many factors to consider when it comes to ensuring equal access for library patrons with disabilities. We have gathered advice on improving library accessibility for the blind and visually impaired from the experts at...
The Brooks Free Library: A model for accessibility
Access is vital Today we would like to tell you a bit about a library on Cape Cod that has made a difference in the lives of the visually impaired. Over the past two decades, the Brooks Free Library in Harwich has launched an impressive accessibility program for...
For Educators: A student-centered approach to the CARES Act and adaptive technology
The CARES Act What’s the link between the CARES Act and adaptive technology? To understand the implications, let’s first take a look at the numbers. The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, which passed in late March, earmarks...
