Tag: technology
New TSA Regulations on Power Banks: What Travelers Need to Know
Traveling with electronic devices has become an integral part of modern life, and power banks are essential for keeping our gadgets charged. However, recent changes in TSA regulations have introduced new guidelines for carrying power banks on flights. Here’s what you need to know: Misinformation There have been a lotRead More …
Aira and Colorado: Leading the Charge in Accessibility
In a groundbreaking collaboration, Aira (aira.io) and the State of Colorado are working together to set a new standard for accessibility for those who are blind or visually impaired. Aira, an on-demand accessibility service that connects individuals with professional visual interpreters, has been integrated into government buildings, stores, and parksRead More …
Reviewing the All Terrain Cane from Awarewolf Gear
When venturing into challenging landscapes, having the right mobility aid is paramount for safety and maximizing the enjoyment of the experience. This summer, we evaluated the All Terrain Cane (ATC) by Awarewolf Gear in Moab, Utah’s rugged terrain, putting it through its paces on various trails to assess its effectivenessRead More …
Aira – Visual Interpreting for accessibility
Ever found yourself packing for a trip, wanting to wear a specific outfit for a meeting or occasion, but struggling to identify which shirt is which? Or navigating an airport, yearning to find your own way to the departure gate without waiting for assistance? What about reading a menu inRead More …
Talking about making art accessible
Recently, I joined Allen Rowand from West3D to talk about art, photography and our journey to make visual art accessible for the blind and visually impaired. https://youtu.be/cLqyNOOZTcQ
Big update on our tactile art project!
May 29th Our journey so far Late last year, Redline Contemporary Art Center of Denver @RedLineDenver and the Andy Warhol Foundation for Visual Art @warholfdn entrusted us with a daunting task – to bridge the gap between visual art and the visually impaired. Whether it be paint, photography, or sculpture,Read More …
Big changes coming to IOS
If you are an iPhone user like me, I always wonder what fresh pain awaits those of us with little or no sight when it comes to a major update for the IOS. I have used Apple stuff since the iPhone 2 and the worst part is making changes toRead More …
Flight for Sight 2024
Photography is a language that speaks to our senses and emotions. It whispers secrets about the world—a sun-kissed meadow, a bustling city street, a tearful embrace. Yet, for those without sight, this language remains silent. Photographs, no matter how evocative, remain mere abstractions for those who cannot see them. TheRead More …
Be My Eyes adding GPT-4 Ai object detection
With everyone wound up tight about how Ai technology is affecting creative industries like logo design, photography and image editing, nobody is talking about the benefits Ai is having for the blind and low vision communities. Be My Eyes is partnering with open Ai to implement some really great objectRead More …
Sony RETISSA NEOVIEWER – An EVF for Visually Impaired Users
At this year’s CP+ Camera & Photo Imaging Show in Japan an interesting new adaptive device was introduced which will allow users with visual impairment to use a camera. (from the manufacturer) The DSC-HX99 is a small compact camera with a ZEISS® Vario-Sonnar T* lens with 24-720mm zoom, an 18.2Read More …