07 Oct Changing one file type to another–html code to text code-fast
Posted at 19:29h
in Word
07 Sep How to adapt work for blind or low vision students–many options
There are many ways to adapt work, but how about so called inaccessible work–all that is possible. Here are a few ways to do just that.
Adapting work using Jaws OCR-how to tell if work is image or text in PDF
The fastest way to adapt inaccessible PDF with graphics when you run out of time
How to adapt work for low vision–continue on with skills
Adapt work for Low Vision using shapes for Math or Chemistry
How to adapt work for blind/low vision students
Access Technology for Low Vision-See your computer screen better
Tricks for students to adapt last minute work fast –right in class
17 Aug How to buy a great computer for talking software or any blindware need
Posted at 17:59h
in Uncategorized
How to buy a great computer for talking software or any blindware need
17 Aug Braillenote Touch-features with pros and cons
Posted at 15:51h
in Other Blind Tools
Jordan reviews many aspects of the incredible Braillenote Touch
10 Aug Recommendations and reservations regarding Graphing calculators for Users
Posted at 16:52h
in Other Blind Tools
ORION TI-84+ Talking Graphing Calculator
Available from APH with federal quota money www.aph.org/
Even though it does not have a large keypad or large screen, this
calculator is accessible to a low vision student through speech and
sonification of graphs. The student could also use a magnification tool if
needed. Finally, the math teacher can assist with its use. Combine with a graphing cable and graphing can be outputted onto a computer for student to send to the teacher or move into a Word document to complete math problems, in addition to embossing the graph to feel.
SciPlus-2500 Talking Graphing Scientific Calculator
http://sightenhancement.com/
This calculator does have a large keypad and large screen, but teachers
have reported that they would not recommend this calculator. TVIs could
not get it to work, nor could the math teachers who had a blind student in
their math class.
TI-Smart View 2.0
The Emulator Software Package for the TI-84+
http://education.ti.com/
Scientific Notebook
www.mackichan.com
This software program is a word/math processor along with being a
scientific graphing calculator. It also contains a math tutorial. However,
it does contain a CAS (Computer Algebra System) and is not allowed in some
teaching situations.
Desmos Graphing Calculator (available for iPad and Android)
They are trying to make this calculator more accessible – better for low
vision user than a totally blind one at this point in time.
Free Graphing Calculator by William Jockusch (available for iPad and
Android)
The author has made improvements for low vision users. He is open to more
suggestions.
Suggestions by:
Susan A Osterhaus
Statewide Mathematics Consultant
Outreach Programs
Texas School for the Blind
04 Aug Braille and ASL fonts for computer
Add those additional fonts that enable you to type them directly on your computer
Download Braille and ASL Specialty Fonts
Many types of Braille Font
22 Jul What does legally blind look like
Posted at 12:06h
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I use these images as examples in my presentations.
Open this link: getting close to legally blind
20/20
20/40
20/70
20/100 definition
There is only 1 letter of difference on the vision chart between 20/100 and 20/200…they are that close in visual acuity
Open this link: legally blind
and you will see
20/20
20/200, which is legally blind
20/400
20/800 acuity
Now, you can get an idea of what a visual impairment actually looks like
22 Jul How to SEE your computer better with Low Vision
Posted at 12:03h
in Low Vision
There is a larger population of low vision people than blind. The low vision population is growing rapidly as people age and have diminished sight. If you wish to continue to use your computer with ease, eighteen low vision lessons to teach you how to download large cursors, enhance contrast on your machine, multiple ways to enlarge text in Word, enlarging text and graphics in the Internet and how to set up a low vision device for students in classrooms that need to see the board has been created for you. This group of lessons that will help you increase your ability to SEE everything on your computer. Go to the Low Vision TAB above, where both XP-Office 2003 and Windows 7-Office 2010 are available for immediate download.
Watch video on Youtube: Dr. Denise Robinson demonstrates Low Vision tricks on the computer and How to SEE your computer better