Smart Speakers Bring New Access and Opportunity to Blind and Low-Vision Residents in West Virginia Posted on May 29, 2023 - 10:05 am by admin As discussed in the April 5, 2023, APH VisionAware blog entitled, APH Huntington Conducts Needs Assessment Study for Rural West Virginia Counties, APH Huntington partnered with the Marshall University Research […]
Wearable Technology That May Help Reduce Eye-Pressing Posted on March 28, 2023 - 6:52 am by Melisa Matthews Breaking a habit can be extremely challenging. One such habit common to children who are blind or low vision is eye pressing, poking, or rubbing. This is a habit that […]
Be My Eyes and APH ConnectCenter: An Exciting Partnership Posted on February 24, 2023 - 12:56 pm by VisionAware Peers In 2015, APH VisionAware published a post by Audrey Demmitt, peer advisor, about a new app called “Be My Eyes.” In the post, Audrey said, “ I am visually impaired […]
Valentine Crafts to Practice Assistive Technology Posted on February 6, 2023 - 11:43 am by Amanda Bernath Valentine’s Day is upon us, and you’re likely planning for your child’s classroom card exchange. Famous for its paper hearts, glitter, and lace, it’s a common time for crafting in […]
Sam of ‘The Blind Life’ Shares About His Access Technology YouTube Channel Posted on January 24, 2023 - 10:52 am by Sam Seavey Here’s why I started a YouTube channel for people who are blind/ low vision with over 50,000 subscribers. In 2013, I was creating videos for a mobile technology channel and […]