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Blind Baseball Announcer Keith Bundy Lives his Dream
Keith Bundy, a blind baseball announcer, shared his journey of overcoming obstacles to live his dream as a sports announcer. Mr. Bundy, blind since childhood, longed to play sports but lacked opportunities in Southern Indiana. Listening to baseball broadcasts fueled his dream. In 2001, he received an invitation to announce an American Legion Baseball game. […]
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Atlanta Teen para-climber heading to Switzerland Olympics- Raveena Alli
Seventeen-year-old Olympic paraclimber Raveena Alli, a rising senior at Atlanta Girls’ School, is making waves in the world of paraclimbing. Born in India and blind since birth, Raveena has not let her visual impairment hinder her passion for climbing. She began climbing in second grade and has since become an elite para-athlete, representing Team USA. […]
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Employment Summit for Blind- Making Yourself Indispensable on the Job – Gena Harper
At the Employment Summit, Gena Harper delivered an insightful presentation on making oneself indispensable in the workplace. She emphasized the importance of adaptability in an ever-changing job market. Harper explained that employees must continuously develop new skills to remain valuable. She encouraged attendees to identify gaps in their current knowledge and seek training opportunities to […]
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Braille Math in WORD Editor, JAWS, braille display and ease for multi-line math problems
Dr. Robinson demonstrates how to solve multi-line algebra problems using the Braille Math Editor (BME) in JAWS with a braille display. She explains that this method is effective for any multi-line mathematics problem, where isolating variables like x is essential. To start, Dr. Robinson reviews the equation by moving through the text using the up […]
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Difference between inaccessible and accessible website content
The difference between inaccessible and accessible website content when using screen readers is significant. It affects how efficiently users can navigate the web. On inaccessible websites, screen readers struggle to interpret poorly structured content. This makes it difficult for users to understand the layout or find essential information. For example, missing alt text on images […]
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TechVision YouTube Channel Lessons
Dr. Denise M. Robinson’s TechVision YouTube channel Lessons, @DrDeniseMRobinsontech, features a wide range of content. TechVision YouTube channel focuses on assistive technology, blind skills, accessibility and access to the World of information. The channel offers tutorials, guides, and resources for blind and low-vision individuals, educators, and parents. The channel covers topics like using screen readers, […]
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Sighted Parents Setup computer with TechVision Trainer
When sighted parents’ setup computer for their young child, they learn the commands and how to follow through with lessons after the TechVision Team completes working with their child. When sighted parents learn alongside their blind child, especially in the context of setting up and using a computer, it offers numerous benefits: Here are some […]
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Geometry using excel shapes, complete complex vertices for math graphs
kaleigh takes images from a PDF and creates Geometry shapes such as vertices in Excel for perfect graphing. In Excel, you can create vertices (edit points on a line) when working with shapes or lines. Here are the keyboard commands to manipulate vertices: Always create a table with all pertinant numbers based on the math […]
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Emboss Math with Tiger 9 TSS in WORD
This video takes you through setting up the Tiger 9 software from ViewPlus Technology for translating math equations into braille so you can emboss Math with Tiger. Dr. Robinson demonstrates how to access the Tiger ribbon, open her existing profile settings, and configure options like the braille type and math notation style. She also shows […]
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Properly Format a Paper
Dr. Robinson demonstrates Tech Tricks on How to Properly Format a Paper. Such as how to correct formatting issues in a document, emphasizing the importance of proper indentation, font usage, and spacing. She also explains how to rebuild a normal template, adjust page views, and input a header correctly. Lastly, she discusses the process of […]
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Low Vision Computer Tricks
Low-vision users enhance visibility and accessibility using tech tricks for screen scaling, mouse visibility, and reading tools. Immersive Reader in Microsoft Word, accessible from the View tab, adjusts text spacing, column width, and background color. UsersThese Low Vision Computer Tricks improve readability by customizing these settings to suit their visual needs efficiently. In Microsoft Edge, […]
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Tricks to Learning Math
Dr. Robinson emphasizes practical and efficient math strategies for visually impaired students using assistive technology. Moreover, she demonstrates accessible solutions that empower students to engage independently in math tasks. Some of the best tricks to learning math for visually impaired students include understanding how to use technology effectively. For example, she teaches the Word Math […]
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Speed up and Fix a SLOW Computer
Speed up your computer and fix slow-loading programs with a few adjustments and updates. Ensure all necessary .NET runtimes for programs are installed in the control panel. This allows programs to run smoothly.Regularly update your computer system to improve performance. Maintain a clean computer system, optimize performance, and disable unnecessary startup applications to keep your […]
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Professional Development for Teachers of the Blind-VI, Transcribers, etc. learning to your needs
Professional development for teachers and other personnel is generally designed for the broader teaching community. However, teachers of the blind and visually impaired can request specialized instruction on these days. TechVision offers tailored learning experiences for teaching and learning with screen readers, braille displays, and other access technology. With TechVision, educators can acquire the specific […]
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Blue Light Low Vision Tech Tricks to decrease damage to eyes and see your computer more easily
Blue light emitted from computer screens can be harmful to your eyes over time, contributing to digital eye strain, disrupted sleep patterns, and even long-term vision damage. For those with low vision, the strain caused by blue light can make using a computer even more challenging. In this post, I will guide you through simple […]
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Advanced Math with LaTex using Mathkicker.AI-Matrices
In today’s digital age, technology has transformed how we approach learning, especially in subjects like accessible math. More importantly, this transforms how all screen reader users can access math like their peers. MathKicker.AI math program provides access to AP classes and advanced math for high school and college students. This accessible tool caters to diverse […]
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Digital Math in WORD and Braille Math Editor for Nemeth or UEB Input/Output via MathCat with JAWS or NVDA
Digital Math in WORD and Braille Math Editor for Nemeth or UEB Input/Output via MathCat with JAWS or NVDA. This lesson empowers you to learn skills for teaching yourself and others Nemeth or UEB math. By incorporating Math AI, you can transform inaccessible math images into usable formats in just seconds, significantly speeding up the […]
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Teach or Learn Nemeth using JAWS and braille display
Learning how to teach or learn Nemeth math using assistive technology can seem challenging, but with the right tools and approach, it becomes manageable and effective. Whether you’re a parent helping your child, an educator supporting students, or an independent learner, using a Focus 40 Braille Display and JAWS screen reader provides an accessible way […]