Legos: the joy of many childhoods! They help you learn to build and expand your creativity. Recently I heard more about accessible Lego instructions in audio and braille. I was so excited because I had just received a Lego set…
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In Memorium
John Boyer passed away on January 17. John was born blind and lost his hearing as a child. He devoted his life to promoting and developing computer applications that improved lives of people who are blind or deaf blind. John…
Eye on Vision with Dr. Soumitra Mitra and Ashley Neybert
Then, Ashley Neybert, accessibility specialist with ViewPlus and lead curriculum designer with Independence Science, explains what a day in the life of a blind student is like at Oregon State University. http://eyeonvision.blogspot.com/2023/01/muller-glia-in-zebrafish-for-retinal.html?m=1
A Picture is Worth 1000 Words
Throughout my life I have heard the phrase “a picture is worth 1000 words”. Is this true? Why would a picture be important? I can think of several scenarios where it is just too difficult to explain to someone using…
What makes the job of teaching the visually impaired so difficult? (and making it easier)
For both students and teachers, the start of a new school year brings with it challenges – some new and some recurring. In our previous post, “Overcoming Barriers: preparing a university for differently abled students”, we identified some of the…
Overcoming Barriers: Preparing a University for Differently Abled Students?
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…
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…