This workshop will review and train users in the use of several social media platforms including Facebook, Face Time, messenger, Instagram, etc. Focus will be on both users who are low vision and blind. Thanks to a partnership Future In Sight has with the Older Individuals who are Blind and Visually Impaired Program (OIBVIP), we […]
This workshop will focus on accessibility features for audiobooks, magazines, newspapers and much more. Focus will be on both users who are low vision and blind. Thanks to a partnership Future In Sight has with the Older Individuals who are Blind and Visually Impaired Program (OIBVIP), we are pleased to offer this small group workshop. Interested […]
Focus will be on the accessibility features of the PC desktop or laptop. Thanks to a partnership Future In Sight has with the Older Individuals who are Blind and Visually Impaired Program (OIBVIP), we are pleased to offer this small group workshop. Interested people must live in NH, be 55 or older, able to provide […]
Focus will be on the accessibility features of the Apple desktop or laptop. Thanks to a partnership Future In Sight has with the Older Individuals who are Blind and Visually Impaired Program (OIBVIP), we are pleased to offer this small group workshop. Interested people must live in NH, be 55 or older, able to provide […]
Focus will be on the use of Windows Narrator and NVDA. An introduction to JAWS will also be shared. Thanks to a partnership Future In Sight has with the Older Individuals who are Blind and Visually Impaired Program (OIBVIP), we are pleased to offer this small group workshop. Interested people must live in NH, be […]
This workshop will share information on how current smart home technologies can benefit the blind and low vision community. This will include the use of smart speakers and a voice assistant (i.e.: Alexa) for tasks around the home (maintain calendar, stay up on news, set timer, etc.) and will address how these systems can promote […]
Several wearables will be reviewed including smart watches (Apple and Android) which allow access to all tasks that can be performed with a smart phone, the use of AIRA and OrCam for safe navigation, identifying objects providing assistance with reading materials and the use of wireless ear buds to allow for safely obtaining information. Thanks […]
This workshop will focus on comparing and contrasting a few devices, how to pair with a smart phone, access books, organize documents, perform calculations and more. Thanks to a partnership Future In Sight has with the Older Individuals who are Blind and Visually Impaired Program (OIBVIP), we are pleased to offer this small group workshop. […]
Focus will be on the set-up of the device (i.e.: font size, contrast, background brightness, etc.), use of built in accessibility features such as zoom, magnifier, speak screen/speak selection and the use of low vision apps. Thanks to a partnership Future In Sight has with the Older Individuals who are Blind and Visually Impaired Program […]
Focus on using VoiceOver and gestures to navigate the iPhone/iPad interface for those with limited or no vision. Thanks to a partnership Future In Sight has with the Older Individuals who are Blind and Visually Impaired Program (OIBVIP), we are pleased to offer this small group workshop. Interested people must live in NH, be 55 […]
Focus will be on the set-up of the device (i.e.: font size, contrast, background lighting, etc.), use of built in accessibility features such as, magnification, select to speak and the use of low vision apps. Thanks to a partnership Future In Sight has with the Older Individuals who are Blind and Visually Impaired Program (OIBVIP), […]
Focus on using TalkBack/Voice Assistant and gestures to navigate the Android interface for those with limited or no vision. Thanks to a partnership Future In Sight has with the Older Individuals who are Blind and Visually Impaired Program (OIBVIP), we are pleased to offer this small group workshop. Interested people must live in NH, be […]
This workshop will review and train users in the use of several social media platforms including Facebook, Face Time, messenger, Instagram, etc. Focus will be on both users who are low vision and blind. Thanks to a partnership Future In Sight has with the Older Individuals who are Blind and Visually Impaired Program (OIBVIP), we […]
This workshop will focus on accessibility features for audiobooks, magazines and newspapers. These tech workshops are presented under a contract with Services for the Blind and Vision Impaired, a division of the state’s Department of Education/Vocational Rehabilitation. Future In Sight cooperatively develops and presents the Silver Retreats with the state’s Older Individuals who are Blind […]
This workshop will share information on how current smart home technologies can benefit the blind and low vision community. This will include the use of smart speakers and a voice assistant (i.e.: Alexa) for tasks around the home (maintain calendar, stay up on news, set timer, etc.) and will address how these systems can promote […]
The focus will be on the accessibility features of the Apple desktop or laptop. We will discuss how you can change screen colors, text size, zoom in, reduce transparency, and more. This workshop will be held in Portsmouth, NH. Participants must live in NH, be 55 or older, be able to provide a recent eye report, and […]
This workshop will review and train users in the use of several social media platforms including Facebook, Face Time, messenger, Instagram, etc. The focus will be on both users who are low vision and blind. This workshop will be held virtually. Participants must live in NH, be 55 or older, be able to provide a recent eye […]
The focus will be on the accessibility features of the PC desktop or laptop. We will discuss features like text-to-speech, enlarged cursor, and magnifier, that make using a PC easier for users with low vision. This workshop will be held in Manchester, NH. Participants must live in NH, be 55 or older, be able to […]
The focus will be on the set-up of the device (i.e.: font size, contrast, background brightness, etc.), use of built-in accessibility features such as zoom, magnifier, speak screen/speak selection and the use of low vision apps. This workshop will be held in Keene, NH. Participants must live in NH, be 55 or older, be able […]
Tune up your TV viewing experience whether you're watching standard cable or using streaming services like Prime, Hulu, Netflix on your smart TV, Roku, or Fire TV. This workshop will address accessible remote-control options, Voice Guidance, and Audio Descriptions. This workshop will be held virtually. Participants must live in NH, be 55 or older, be […]
This workshop will look at three of the most popular screen readers, Narrator, NVDA, and Jaws, and how similarly they operate for basic tasks. An emphasis will be focused on Narrator, as it is built into the Windows environment. Participants will learn how to adjust basic settings, as well as being exposed to checking email, […]
Focus on using Voiceover and Gestures to navigate the iPhone/iPad interface for those with limited or no vision. This workshop will be held in Nashua, NH. Participants must live in NH, be 55 or older, be able to provide a recent eye report, and have a corrected acuity no greater than 20/50. To apply for a spot […]
Focus will be on the set-up of the device (i.e.: font size, contrast, background lighting, etc.), use of built in accessibility features such as, magnification, select to speak and the use of low vision apps, and using Talkback/Voice Assistant and gestures to navigate the Android interface for those with limited or no vision. This workshop […]
Using beneficial apps provides access to print such as reading the mail, identifying prescription bottles, spices and cooking instructions, and reading menus. They also offer details in the world around us such as finding bus stops, identifying stains on clothing, and locating dropped medication. This workshop will describe the layout and functionality of such apps, […]
Several wearables will be reviewed including smart watches (Apple and Android). These devices allow access to all tasks that can be performed with a smart phone, the use of AIRA and OrCam for safe navigation, identifying objects, providing assistance with reading materials, and the use of wireless ear buds to allow for safely obtaining information. […]
This workshop will focus on accessibility features for audiobooks, magazines and newspapers. This workshop will be held virtually. Participants must live in NH, be 55 or older, be able to provide a recent eye report, and have a corrected acuity no greater than 20/50. To apply for a spot in an upcoming Tech Workshop, contact 603-224-4039 or [email protected].* […]
This workshop will focus on teaching clients how to navigate their iPhone or Android phone to learn how to download apps. This workshop will be held in Concord, NH. Participants must live in NH, be 55 or older, be able to provide a recent eye report, and have a corrected acuity no greater than 20/50. To apply […]
This workshop will share information on how current smart home technologies can benefit the blind and low vision community. This will include the use of smart speakers and a voice assistant (i.e.: Alexa) for tasks around the home (maintain calendar, stay up on news, set timer, etc.) and will address how these systems can promote […]
The focus of this workshop will be on the accessibility features of the Apple desktop or laptop. We will discuss how you can change screen colors, text size, zoom in, reduce transparency, and more. This workshop will be held virtually. Participants must live in NH, be 55 or older, be able to provide a recent eye report, […]
This workshop will review and train users in the use of several social media platforms such as Facebook, Face Time, Messenger, and Instagram. The focus will be on both users who are low vision and blind. This workshop will be held virtually. Participants must live in NH, be 55 or older, be able to provide a recent […]
