Hi, I’m George from Tulsa – a long-time listener and once upon a time frequent contributor. As regular listeners know, Allison is an effective and passionate advocate for assistive technologies that enable those with visual, auditory, and physical challenges to enrich their lives through computing. She’s also geek-famous for her “What’s the problem to be […]
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CSUN ATC 2023: Feeldom Handcrafted Backpacks for Every Body
Allison interviews Adrianne Mascho from Feeldom about their handcrafted backpacks that are designed for those who are blind or with low vision and/or those who use a wheelchair. These backpacks are designed by actual wheelchair users who consider the needs and suggestions of people with all kinds of disabilities. Feeldom backpacks have a padded structure […]
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CSUN ATC 2023: WonderPax Reusable Warm/Cool Gel Packs
Allison interviews Marquavious Rice from WonderPax about their reusable gel packs that can help relieve muscle and joint aches and pains. WonderPax works without the need for electricity or microwave heating. WonderPax gel packs instantly warm up to 130 deg F with a click of a button which is located inside the gel pack. WonderPax […]
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CSUN ATC 2023: AYES OKO Navigation Aid for Blind & Low Vision
Allison interviews Michiel Janssen from AYES about their OKO mobile app and service that make traffic lights and buses/trams accessible to those who are blind or with low vision. OKO is a mobile app that you can download on an iPhone. To use the app, the user simply points the mobile device’s camera toward the […]
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CSUN ATC 2023: ScripTalk Talking Prescription Labels
Allison interviews Amanda Tolson from En-Vision America about their ScripTalk service designed for people who are blind or vision impaired and can’t read their medication labels. The service will read all of a patient’s prescription information out loud. ScripTalk is a free, easy-to-use service available at thousands of pharmacies throughout the U.S. and Canada. ScripTalk […]
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CSUN ATC 2023: Low Vision International Video Magnifiers
Allison interviews Kimberly Cline from Low Vision International about their Video Magnifier products. LVI offers video magnifiers for school environments, and for use at work or at home. LVI’s latest product is a video magnifier that wirelessly connects with an iPad so you can use your existing device as the display. The magnifier’s camera looks […]
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CSUN ATC 2023: Awarewolf All Terrain Cane
Allison interviews Dave Epstein from Awarewolf about their All Terrain Cane (ATC). Originally designed for the backcountry trails of Sedona, Arizona, the ATC also works well on the beach, on snowy sidewalks, in playgrounds, or just with a stroll down the block. The ATC is designed with a titanium alloy making it a very light […]
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CSUN ATC 2023: GoodMaps Indoor Navigation Aid
Allison interviews Mike May from GoodMaps about their service that provides navigation aids for people with vision impairments. GoodMaps apps help the user, such as a person who is blind or with low vision or a first responder, easily navigate their way within a building. GoodMaps requires no infrastructure or Bluetooth beacons to be installed […]
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CSUN ATC 2022: Hable Assistant to Your Smartphone
Allison interviews Freek van Welsenis from Hable about their smartphone assistant designed for people who are blind or visually impaired. The Hable device pairs with your smartphone and is about the size of a thick smartphone. Hable has six buttons laid out in a braille 3×2 format as well as two function buttons on either […]
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CSUN ATC 2022: Texthelp EquatIO
Allison interviews Rachel Kruzel from Texthelp about EquatIO, their software package that makes math more accessible. EquatIO allows students and educators to create equations, formulas, and graphs, digitally. Its features include an equation editor, graph editor, handwriting recognition, speech input, and a screenshot reader. EquatIO gives students the opportunity to show their mastery in math […]
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