Education is much more than just the physical learning. The process of receiving or giving systematic instruction can also be defined as the delivery and receipt of a series of enlightening learning experiences. For many, the learning part needs to…
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How to Select a Braille Embosser
Teachers of the visually impaired (TVI) are periodically faced with the need to procure a braille embosser to enable student development. Simply asking the procurement function, special education department, or administration of your school system to acquire more of the…
ViewPlus® Announces Upgrade to its Braille Printer Software to Better Assist Teachers of the Visually Impaired Achieve Learning Breakthroughs
For Immediate Release – June 17, 2022, Corvallis, OR ViewPlus® Technologies, a Corvallis, OR based manufacturer of assisted learning technologies for the blind and visually impaired (BVI), is excited to announce the newest release of its Tiger Software Suite (TSS…
Whats New In Tiger Software Suite 8 (TSS8)
Word and Excel Add-In Enhancements: 1. Customizable UEB Grade 2 contraction tables are available so users can enable and disable certain contractions when learning. Entry mask is provided when choosing English (Unified) Grade 2 under Braille settings in Tiger profile…
The Tyranny of the Status Quo
If you are a teacher of the visually impaired, you are likely very busy. In addition to the actual teaching time required to instruct your student, you need to plan and tailor their lessons, coordinate with the school district and…
Realizing the Achievement Potential of the Blind & Visually Impaired Individual
This foundational blogpost is the first of a continuing series that will offer innovative perspectives, learning approaches, and identify assisted learning technologies that will enable the realization of the under-developed potential of the visually impaired worldwide. Both parents and teachers…
ViewPlus is attending CSUN in Person
ViewPlus is excited to attend CSUN this year IN-PERSON with Irie-AT! Stop by our booth to experience what is new at ViewPlus including the VP Rogue After many years of faithful service, the cult favorite VP Max embosser is retiring to make…
The Max has gone Rogue!
ViewPlus announces the VP Max has gone Rogue! The world leader in tactile graphics and braille printers celebrates 25 years in business by releasing an amazing new set of embossers, the Rogue Trac and Rogue Sheet. Corvallis, OR: After many…
CEO Blog 9 – Amazing week
I keep thinking about how to solve some of the huge challenges for engaging blind kids with STEM. I can see where it is totally overwhelming for parents and teacher to learn about all the options on top of all…
CEO Blog 8 – More questions than answers
I have written and scrapped a few different blog post ideas over the past several weeks. I still do plan to write on a weekly basis. My excuse is that three weeks ago I had knee surgery to repair a…