Monthly Archives: February 2016

Talking Book Tools

Posted on February 26, 2016 by

T Getting Started With NLS Talking Books  One of the first steps to learning more about Access Technology may be the National Library Services (NLS) Talking Books program. Many people are unaware that the NLS offers a digital Talking Book … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Amazon Echo, Say “Hello” to Alexa

Posted on February 25, 2016 by

Imagine having a digital assistant in the house that doesn’t require using a keyboard, or learning to use a tablet computer, or smartphone—an attentive digital assistant within earshot, that could open and read a book, provide a weather report, access … Continue reading →

Posted in Low Vision Tech Blog, Technology, Uncategorized | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

February is Low Vision Awareness Month

Posted on February 7, 2016 by

February is Low Vision and Age Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) Awareness Month. AMD is the leading cause of vision loss among Americans age 60 and older and may affect as much as 30% of the population over the age of … Continue reading →

Posted in Low Vision Tech Blog, Macular Degeneration, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment
Skip to top