Individuals with vision loss are often unable to interact with visual images in a book or on an iPad.  Participants will make a tactile overlay for a book and a tactile overlay for the Garage Band App on an iPad.  Each participant must bring a book and or an iPad. Our Adaptive Low Tech DIY Workshops will be facilitated by Therese Willkomm, PhD, ATP.  Dr. Willkomm is the director of New Hampshire state wide assistive technology program with the Institute… read more Creating Tactile Overlays for Books and iPads

Using Braille on business cards or bookmarks continues to be challenging due to limited space.  Often, using Braille, there is only room to include the person’s name and phone number.  In addition, many individuals don’t have access to braille equipment or have the time to create braille business cards and bookmarks. However, business cards and bookmarks are small and easy to print to carry in your pocket, backpack or purse. So much information is now stored on the internet and… read more QR Codes – Creating Instant Access to Amazing Resources and Information on the Web

Going to restaurants and meetings in which inaccessible documents are handed out can be very frustrating for someone who experiences a vision impairment.  With the free Seeing AI app by Microsoft, individuals who experience vision impairments can quickly read a menu or document that has just been handed to them. Orientating a phone and the document can be difficult for individuals with limited vision.  Participants will make a hands-free portable scan and read device that can be used with a… read more Making a Portable Scan and Read Station for Seeing AI and KNFB Reader Apps for the iPhone