Assistive Technology - Visual Impairment

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	JAWS® for Windows JAWS is a screen reader that allows blind and visually impaired individuals to read computer screen either with a text-to-speech output or with a Refreshable Braille display Access any image on the screen that includes text with Convenient optical character recognition (OCR) Shortcut functionality allowing for fast and easy screen navigation Works with Microsoft Office, Internet Explorer, Firefox and other accessible platforms Learn More
	Kurzweil 1000 Scan and read software that makes printed or electronic text accessible to people who are blind or visually impaired Text-to-speech software that speak text aloud in a variety of natural-sounding voices that can be modified to individual preferences Create audio files for listening to text anywhere Kurzweil 1000 will search select Internet repositories such as Bookshare.org, NLS Web Braille, AccessWorld, Talking Newspaper Association of the United Kingdom, NFB Publications, and Wikipedia, and present you with your download choices Learn More
	NVDA NVDA allows blind and vision impaired people to access and interact with the Windows operating system. Support for popular applications including web browsers such as Mozilla Firefox and Google Chrome, and office programs such as Microsoft Word and Excel. Automatic announcement of text under the mouse and optional audible indication of the mouse position. Support for many refreshable braille displays, including input of Braille via braille displays that have a braille keyboard. Ability to run entirely from a USB flash drive or other portable media without the need for installation. Learn More
	GoodFeel Braille Music Translator Blind musicians can review a braille score with optional verbal and musical cues and independently create print scores of their musical ideas Users can convert print scores to braille music quickly, automatically and accurately Users can create print and equivalent braille transcriptions for collaboration with sighted or blind teachers or other students Provides a friendly user interface to permit customization of braille music output Learn More
	ZoomText Magnifier/Reader ZoomText is a magnifier and a screen reader software that is designed for individuals with low vision. Help individuals with early vision loss, computer vision syndrome (CVS), and visual impairments such as macular degeneration and glaucoma. Allow users to choose which part of the screen they would like to be magnifie.d Provides three different reading options - App Reader, Doc Reader, and Speak It. Users can customized the settings to their preference. Learn More
	SmartView Synergy The smartview Synergy CCTV magnifier allows users with low vision and other vision loss such as retinitis pigmentosa and macular degeneration to magnify their text when reading a book, magazine, newspaper, etc. A 23" LCD screen enhances the viewing of text and images The XY table allows for smooth movement of the reading material Allows for inverting of colors and color contrasting Provides a magnification scale from 3.7x - 75x. Learn More
	DaVinci Magnifier The DaVinci Desktop Magnifier allows users with low vision and other vision loss such as retinitis pigmentosa and macular degeneration to magnify their text when reading a book, magazine, newspaper, etc. Its 24" high resolution LCD screen produces maximum picture quality and details Selective Text-to-Speech software that allows for OCR Sony® Full HD 3-in-1 camera rotates 340° and produce vibrant colors and contrast Provides a magnification scale from 3.7x - 77x Learn More
	VisioDesk Magnifier The VisioDesk is small portable magnifier the size of a notebook Its 15.6" high resolution HD screen for quality picture Energy-saving backlight with auto focus and fixed focus options Battery life is approximately 6 hours Provides a magnification scale from 1.7x - 35x Learn More
	RUBY Handheld Magnifier The Ruby is handheld magnifier that is small enough to fit into a pocket or purse It allows users to view text and images on it 4.3" screen with built-in LED light Uses rechargeable or disposable batteries with approximately 2 hours of continuous usage Provides a magnification scale from 2x - 14x with handle extended and 5x - 10x flat on table Learn More
	Talking Calculator Standard TI-36X scientific calculators that provides verbal feedback for input and output commands Ideal for individuals who are blind, or have low vision conditions such as retinitis pigmentosa and macular degeneration Over 127 scientific functions including 1 and 2 variable statistics, trigonometry and unit conversion Its learning mode feature allows individuals the ability to learn the function and location of the keys Learn More
	TI-84-Plus Talking Graph Calculator The Orion TI-84 Plus Talking Graphing Calculator is an accessible scientific and graphing calculator. This is a modified TI-84 Plus, but includes an Orion unit on the top of the unit to provide accessible output of calculator functions via speech, tones, and vibration. Listen to the entire graph, including special sounds for negative regions and axis crossing points Text-to-speech software that speak text aloud in a variety of natural-sounding voices that can be modified to individual preferences It includes six function keys that allows users to control preferences, volume, rate, pause, silence, repeat, and more. There is also the cursor keys for screen reader control, such as previous and next line, next word, next character, and read all. Connect to your computer via USB cable to print or emboss graphs and other work (requires a printer or embosser and a PC). Learn More
	Victor Reader Stream A handheld media player for individuals who are blind, visually impaired, and dyslexic. A tactile interface allows for easy navigating. Records voice and media with built-in microphone or line-in. Its lightweight and pocket size fit makes it ideal for carrying around. Plays DAISY books, MP3, MP4, EPUB, and many other media formats. Learn More
	Large Print Keyboards Ideal keyboard for persons with low vision or any condition that requires a large print keyboard. Easy access to common computer features with one-touch Internet, email, and media control buttons. Provides gentle key bounce for easy typing Fully standard number keys for fast and easy calculations Uses a standard USB connection Learn More
	Brailliant BI 40 The durable, compact, light, and portable Braillian BI was ergonomically designed to easily fit in front of a laptop It has a responsive braille input keyboard and command keys located on each side of the display Compatible with Jaws, Window-Eyes, iOS, Mac computer, Windoes computers, NonVisual Desktop Access (NVDA) Recharges from PC using USB port and last up to 20 hours with BluetoothCreates raised visual images on paper from anything on the computer screen Learn More
	Tiger Embosser Allows individuals with vision impairment to print their course work in braille Prints braille and ink on the same page Formats Word and Excel documents to braille automatically Creates raised visual images on paper from anything on the computer screen Learn More
	ViewPlus Premier This device is a 100 characters per second high volume production braille embosser. Its unique feature allows for high-quality double sided Braille. It continuous tractor-feed paper. Braille Dot Heights: Adjustable in 3 heights. Learn More
	Perkins Brailler A braille typewriter that allows blind or visually impaired individuals to produce their own typed braille Keys that correspond to each of the six dots of the braille code, and it has a space key, a backspace key, and a line space key Its manual features makes it user friendly Very durable and can be carried in a backpack Learn More
	Picture In A Flash (PIAF) PIAF is a machine that creates raised line drawings on special paper, called capsule or swell paper Users can draw, print or photocopy pictures onto the swell paper and pass it through the PIAF. The heat of the PIAF causes the lines to swell and then the drawing can be read by touch It is ideal for people who are blind and vision impaired PIAF can be used to access graphical information in nearly all subject areas especially Math and Science Learn More
	Pen Friend - Voice Labeler This equipment enables low vision or blind students to record their own audio labels for a wide range of items at school, home, and work. The tactile buttons and design allows for easy access and seamless usage. It comes with a 4GB internal memory and is capable of storing 125 hours of recordings. It automatically shuts off after nonuse of up to 3 minutes to conserve on battery power. Learn More