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 […]
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 […]