Archive for 2017
iOS 11 – Review and Neat Tip
I am a visually impaired iOS user. I use my iPhone 7 Plus for almost everything I do as an Assistive Technology Consultant – scheduling appointments, taking notes, using email, budgeting, invoicing, etc. I must say that the iOS 11 upgrade has certainly met my needs. The fonts are truly amazing and now I am…
Read MoreNew England Low Vision and Blindness at the NE AER Conference
New England Low Vision and Blindness was on-hand at the NE AER Conference to demonstrate the latest low vision and blindness technology. The New England Low Vision and Blindness team enjoyed another great NE AER Conference in Burlington, VT.  Several members of our team were on hand to reconnect with long time clients, TVI’s, O&M…
Read MoreMy Marathon Experience
Tracy Andrews tells about her marathon experience. I feel so much pride. Not just for myself but for all humanity. When I run the New York City Marathon, I meet and see all kinds of people striving for the same goal. Â They are all shapes, sizes, colors, nationalities, ages and abilities. Â Some are slim, fast…
Read MoreMost Spectacular Low Vision Glasses
New England Low Vision and Blindness is pleased to offer the most spectacular Low Vision Glasses on the market today: Jordy and NuEyes Jordy – Wearable Magnifier $3,695  Jordy is Real — and Spectacular! See people’s faces Sporting events — Red Sox, Patriots, etc. Watch TV Play cards Worship gatherings Read restaurant menu This low vision aid…
Read MoreHelping Maplewood Assisted Living Communities
On Tuesday, 10/17/17, our team from Shelton, CT – David Keeler, General Manager and Tracy Andrews, Low Vision Technology Consultant – visited two (2) Maplewood Assisted Living Communities, one in Darien and the other in Norwalk, CT. They provided provide low vision education to residents and discuss the resources, products, and training services available in our…
Read MoreNew England Low Vision and Blindness and InSIGHT Team Up on Technology Workshops
Four members of the New England Low Vision and Blindness Technology Team spent the day with clients of InSIGHT in Warwick, Rhode Island discussing the latest products and trends in the field of Low Vision and Blindness Technology.  In attendance were, Scott Krug, company President, David Keeler, General Manager, Gloria Stuart, Sr. Assistive Technology Specialist and Trainer, and Tracy…
Read MoreWhat is a Let’s Go Attitude?
As we launch our Clement J. Krug, Sr. Award, I want to provide you the history of the award and the Let’s Go Attitude philosophy. In 2003, at the young age of 61, my father Clement J. Krug Sr., a strong 6’3″ NYC detective, was diagnosed with a very rare and advanced form of abdominal…
Read MoreClement J. Krug, Sr. Award
Based on feedback from the TVI’s and Educators, we have decided to extend the 2020 Clement J. Krug Sr. Award to: May 15, 2020. The Clement J. Krug, Sr. Award was established to recognize a student who exemplifies a Let’s Go Attitude. Click here to learn the meaning of this award. The winner of…
Read MoreJordy Low Vision Glasses Are Re-Introduced
New Wearable Technology Helps People With Low Vision Regain Visual Independence New England Low Vision and Blindness, in partnership with Enhanced Vision, are pleased to (re)introduce Jordy, the latest wearable low-vision technology that will revolutionize how those with low vision perform everyday tasks, such as reading mail, paying bills, watching TV and playing cards. Jordy…
Read MoreHow to print Braille Business Cards
It is easy to print braille business cards on Everest-D V5 using AVERY standard business card form. Quick and Low Cost To have braille on your business card is an excellent way to present your organization as a modern and inclusive organization. In the past, braille business cards were made manually or at a braille production…
Read MoreNuEyes Low Vision Glasses
Voted Best of Innovation Award Winner CES 2016 – Tablets, E-Readers, and Mobile Computing; CES 2016 Best of Innovation Award Honoree Wearable Technologies Watch this review by blind Texas musician Robert BlindDog Cook for NuEyes with TX Eye Tech after seeing his audience for the first time. Latest FREE Updates Include: OCR – now…
Read MoreProdigi Connect 12 With Distance Viewing
Re-Introducing Prodigi Connect So Lightweight & Thin… So Cool We are thrilled to re-introduce Prodigi Connect 12, one of the most powerful digital magnifiers on the market – with desktop and distance viewing. It is a wonderful solution for low vision students or anyone suffering from low vision who is looking to enlarge print and images,…
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