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: Taptilo Smart Braille Learning Device
Allison interviews Jae Jung from OHFA Tech about Taptilo, their Smart Braille Learning Device to help make braille learning fun and easy. Braille beginners can learn braille patterns independently with the interactive braille display and audio feedback. Along with the jumbo-sized braille blocks, tactile guidance, and audio guide, braille beginners can easily follow pre-made curriculums […]
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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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CSUN ATC 2022: New Vision Concepts EZReader
Allison interviews Gary Beene from New Vision Concepts about their all-in-one touch screen computer, document camera, and custom software designed for users with vision impairments. EZReader provides over 70 customized applications that give low-vision users access to computer capabilities that were previously not available to them. EZReader provides software with the following key design criteria: […]
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