Showing you how children and adults, who are blind, vision impaired or reading challenged, can learn the technology and skills that will help them reach their potential and succeed in life.
Monday, October 29, 2012
Serotek System Access-talking software
If you are looking for a free talking
software application, System Access may be your ticket to go. Here is
the site to give you the instructions on how to use this tool. http://samobile.net/help/sa/
Thursday, October 25, 2012
The National Reading Media Assessment (NRMA
The National Reading Media Assessment (NRMA) is live online and ready
for teachers in the field to use! This research-based, standardized
assessment tool determines whether each child who is assessed should be
taught Braille, print, or both. Thorough yet time-efficient, teachers
can
complete, save, and print assessments using this secure site. To begin an assessment or for more information, please visit www.NFBNRMA.orghttp://www.nfbnrma.org/. Contact us with your questions and comments on the feedback page at www.NFBNRMA.org http://www.nfbnrma.org/, or by calling (410) 659-9314,
extension 2529.
For more information, contact:
Dr. Jessica Ewell, Project Coordinator
Department of Education
the Jernigan Institute
National Federation of the Blind
Tel: (410) 659-9314 ext. 2529
E-mail: jvewell@nfb.org
complete, save, and print assessments using this secure site. To begin an assessment or for more information, please visit www.NFBNRMA.orghttp://www.nfbnrma.org/. Contact us with your questions and comments on the feedback page at www.NFBNRMA.org http://www.nfbnrma.org/, or by calling (410) 659-9314,
extension 2529.
For more information, contact:
Dr. Jessica Ewell, Project Coordinator
Department of Education
the Jernigan Institute
National Federation of the Blind
Tel: (410) 659-9314 ext. 2529
E-mail: jvewell@nfb.org
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
Take a Screen shot with iPad
For the low vision user who is connected to the teacher's computer with their iPad--see lesson on airdisplay or any other device that will extend the teacher's screen, the student can now take a screen shot of say a math problem and freeze it on their iPad so they can complete the problem.
The student will hold in the iPad's power button and press the Home button, to take a screen shot. That imagine is a picture and is stored on the iPad with the other pictures. The teacher (or student) can then open that picture from their camera: type on the top right hand corner and open in any "art" type app, such as SAS Gloss (free app) and then write directly on the imagine. So, if the teacher is doing a math problem, the student can snap a screen shot, open that picture in SAS Gloss and draw/type the answer, notes, etc. These images can be saved, emailed, etc. Fantastic way to have more options
The student will hold in the iPad's power button and press the Home button, to take a screen shot. That imagine is a picture and is stored on the iPad with the other pictures. The teacher (or student) can then open that picture from their camera: type on the top right hand corner and open in any "art" type app, such as SAS Gloss (free app) and then write directly on the imagine. So, if the teacher is doing a math problem, the student can snap a screen shot, open that picture in SAS Gloss and draw/type the answer, notes, etc. These images can be saved, emailed, etc. Fantastic way to have more options
iPad iPhone curriculum
This
curriculum was adapted for k-12 or any blind user, from the Hines VA
Hospital. This curriculum will take you through all the basic functions
of the ipad and iphone for visually impaired and blind
Go to lessons: iPad iPhone curriculum
Zoomtext Lessons
Here is a selection of Zoomtext lessons that can be downloaded free at To download free lessons, go to http://www.yourtechvision.com/products/zoomtext-lessons
ZoomText Magnifier enlarges and enhances everything on your computer screen, making all of your applications easy to see and use. For more information, go to http://www.aisquared.com/zoomtext/
ZoomText Magnifier enlarges and enhances everything on your computer screen, making all of your applications easy to see and use. For more information, go to http://www.aisquared.com/zoomtext/
Monday, October 15, 2012
Low Cost Internet Access for Students at Home
Cable provider makes the Internet affordable for students<http://r.smartbrief.
Comcast's Internet Essentials program seeks to provide low-income students and their families with affordable Internet access at home.
Enrollment in the program is based on several stipulations, including eligibility for the free or reduced-price meal program at school. Those who qualify can receive Internet access for $9.95 a month. The Register-Mail (Galesburg, Ill.)<http://r.smartbrief.com/
Find even more helpful information at www.yourtechvision.com
Comcast's Internet Essentials program seeks to provide low-income students and their families with affordable Internet access at home.
Enrollment in the program is based on several stipulations, including eligibility for the free or reduced-price meal program at school. Those who qualify can receive Internet access for $9.95 a month. The Register-Mail (Galesburg, Ill.)<http://r.smartbrief.com/
Find even more helpful information at www.yourtechvision.com