Immersive yourself into massive amounts of Tech Lessons that will change your life with student and practice. Then dive into Stories of blind students and adults changing the world for better. Making Life and exciting as all life should be.
-
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. […]
-
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. […]
-
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 […]
-
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 […]
-
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 […]
-
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, […]
-
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 […]
-
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 […]
-
Desmos graphing calculator with shaded Parabolas, screen reader, braille display and embosser – YouTube
Dr. Robinson demonstrates how to create and manipulate a parabola using the Desmos shaded parabolas using the graphing calculator. This process is specifically designed for blind and low vision students. She begins by typing an equation. Desmos automatically adds sliders, allowing the adjustment of the graph’s shape in real-time. As Dr. Robinson runs the equation, the […]
-
New Google Drive screen reader navigation with keyboard commands
Dr. Robinson explains how to navigate the new Google Drive update using a screen reader, focusing on commands that will be essential after the August 1st, 2024 update shortcuts. She begins by demonstrating basic navigation through Google Drive, emphasizing the importance of learning the updated keyboard shortcuts-use FireFox when you have Chrome and Edge Chromium […]
-
Take large PDF files and Print to PDF to save just a few pages vs the whole file
Dr. Robinson explains how to reduce a large PDF to just a few pages, so anyone can “copy” just a few pages out as needed or convert a whole inaccessible PDF to something accessible with a screen reader. She begins with a blurry PDF of “A Tale of Two Cities,” demonstrating how it turns blue […]
-
Drag n Drop with Jaws, in Macmillan Learning online
Raveena demonstrates how to navigate and complete a drag-and-drop exercise on the Macmillan Learning website using JAWS Drag n Drop screen reader commands. She begins by turning off the virtual cursor with “Insert + Z” and then tabs to the answer bank. To lift an answer, she presses “Space,” then uses “Shift + Tab” to […]
-
Perfect Digital Math at all levels using only audio or tactile Braille or both in Mathkicker.ai
Dr. Robinson demonstrates how to use MathKicker.AI to complete various types of math with NVDA and UEB math. She begins by accessing a math problem in HTML format through a browser. Using outdated software, including NVDA on Windows 10, she shows how even older technology can effectively handle advanced math tasks. First, Dr. Robinson opens […]
-
UEB Math with NVDA in WORD using unicode-LaTex or Braille -easy to advanced math – YouTube
Dr. Robinson demonstrates how to complete UEB math in Microsoft Word using NVDA and MathCAT. She begins by showing how to download MathCAT, an essential add-on for NVDA. To do this, she presses “Insert + N” to open the NVDA menu, navigates to “Preferences,” then “Tools,” and selects the “Add-ons Store.” From there, she types […]
-
Quadratic Formulas with UEB Math or Nemeth and/or display with JAWS audio & MathCat
Dr. Robinson provides a detailed guide on completing a quadratic formula in Microsoft Word using UEB math and JAWS screen reader. She breaks down each step, ensuring users can follow along and understand how to effectively utilize the powerful math editor in Word with JAWS. Dr. Robinson begins the tutorial by explaining how to setup […]
-
Digital Quadratic Math with Jaws or NVDA in Mathkicker.ai – auditory and/or braille display – YouTube
MathKicker.ai with Screen Reader Dr. Robinson begins by demonstrating how to use MathKicker.ai with screen readers like JAWS or NVDA. She focuses on solving quadratic equations. First, she shows how to handle graphics that are not accessible to screen readers. By using the “Applications” key and selecting “Copy Image,” users can paste the image into […]
-
UEB Math with JAWS in WORD Math Editor-Unicode-LaTex Braille=learning easy to advanced math
Dr. Robinson introduces the latest Vispero update for JAWS, focusing on reading UEB math. To get started, she demonstrates how to configure JAWS settings for optimal performance with UEB math. She begins by pressing “Insert + 6” to access the JAWS settings. Then use “Control + Shift + D” to set the default profile. Setup […]
-
Transcribe math images into perfect text in WORD math editor with Mathkicker.AI and transcriber tricks
Dr. Robinson demonstrates how transcribers can efficiently convert math images into text using accessible Word documents and MathKicker.AI. She begins by showing how to identify an image containing a math problem. Note, that it turns blue when clicked and often appears blurry for a hint of inaccessible. To convert the image, she uses the “Windows […]