Our interview with Jaclyn Pope on vision loss, accessibility, and assistive technology Jaclyn Pope awoke one morning with huge dark floaters in her eye. She blinked a few times, hoping they would disappear. Unfortunately, the visual disturbance persisted. She went to...
Libraries reopening With libraries reopening, library administrators are juggling a bazillion tasks in order to reopen safely and expediently. Here are 4 free resources that will help ease the burden. American Library Association’s State Funding Guide As...
Library programming during the pandemic Library programming is not an easy task, especially during a pandemic. From coast to coast, libraries have done an enormous public service throughout the COVID-19 crisis. We have seen libraries pivot quickly, adjusting...
Library access and The American Rescue Plan Act On March 11, 2021, President Biden signed into law the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan Act. As part of this funding package, the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) was allocated $200 million, its largest...
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?...
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...
