Technology
Below are posts related to technology.
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OneStep Reader App (Formerly Known as KNFB Reader App)The KNFB Reader iOS app makes printed text accessible using text-to-speech and braille output. |
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Using the Shadow Puppet Free App to Create Student PortfoliosIdeas on how to use the free app Shadow Puppet as a tool for students who are blind or visually impaired to create their own slideshow and stories |
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Great Android Apps for Kids with CVI or Low VisionGreat Android Apps for Kids with CVI or Low Vision |
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The 7 Best Apps to Help People with Visual Impairments Recognize ObjectsAn adult with a visual impairment shares his recommendation for the best apps to help people who are blind or with low vision to recognize objects. Includes suggestions for both iOS and Android. |
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4 to 24 Free App Designed to Build Skills for Future Success and EmploymentThe 4 to 24 Free App from The National Research & Training Center on Blindness & Low Vision is designed to build skills for future success as an adult, including employment and independent living skills. |
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Braille Displays for iOSInformation about braille displays for iOS devices, including iPad, iTouch, and iPhone, as well as an overview of accessibility for users who are blind or visually impaired. |
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The Michigan Assistive Technology Guidelines for Teachers of Students Who Are Blind and Visually ImpairedThe Michigan Assistive Technology Guidelines for Teachers of Students Who Are Blind and Visually Impaired |
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Using the Motionleap App to Animate Salient FeaturesAdd movement to salient features of words using the Motionleap app. This can be a helpful strategy for students with CVI. |
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Using iPad and Stylus and Mac to Create Tactile GraphicsFind out how to use an iPad, Stylus, and Mac to create tactile graphics for National Read Across America Day! |
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CViConnectThe CViConnect Professional Edition is designed to allow a student’s educational team to work collaboratively in order to provide a consistent approach at school and home. |
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Louie Voice Control: Free Android App to Control your Apps with Just Voice CommandsLouie Voice Control is a free Android app to control your other apps with just voice commands. |
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Ballyland Magic PlusThe Ballyland Magic Plus app is designed for children who are blind or visually impaired to learn and practice touch gestures for VoiceOver, Apple's screen reader. |
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Assistive Technology Vendor Support ListThis contact list includes information about which assistive technology vendors offer support. |
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homeBOUND FOR ADVENTURE: Podcast to Promote O & M Skills RemotelyThis interactive podcast is designed to help kids who are blind or visually impaired to increase their Orientation & Mobility (O&M) skills during the COVID-19 school closure. |
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Virtual Training and Access Using Zoom Platform with Keyboard CommandsVirtual training and access using Zoom Platform using keyboard commands for students who are blind or visually impaired using distance learning or remote instruction |
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Using Google Classroom on a Braillenote TouchFind out how to access assignments on Google Classroom using a Braillenote Touch |
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Connecting to a BrailleNote Touch Plus via Zoom MeetingStep-by-step instructions to connect to a BrailleNote Touch Plus via Zoom Meeting |
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Panopreter Text-to-Speech SoftwarePanopreter Text-to-Speech Software |
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VNC Connect for Mirroring Direct to Student TabletStep-by-step instructions showing how to set up VNC Connect so that students with visual impairment can access on their tablets content that is being projected in the classroom. |
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Ballyland Mágico: Spanish Version of AppBallyland Magico is a Spanish app that is designed to help children who are blind or visually impaired learn and practice a number of touch gestures for VoiceOver on an iPhone or iPad (iOS device). |