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VetTech Leverages OrCam’s MyEye Pro to Recognize Family and Friends

Would you like to quickly identify your family and friends across the room? Listen along during  this Blinded Veterans Association’s VetTech episode as we learn from Michelle Mendez, OrCam’s National Sales Director, and Corinne Nero, Area Sales Manager. They will discuss the award-winning Artificial Intelligence capabilities of the OrCam MyEye Pro in recognizing individuals, making it a powerful tool at family gatherings, meetings, conventions, and other public events. In this episode, you will learn: Overview of […]

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VetTech Spotlights Patriot Vision Industries, Offering the Best in Digital Magnification

Would you like to see the world clearly through VR/AR? Listen along during  this Blinded Veterans Association’s VetTech episode as we learn from John Palmer, Patriot Vision Industries President and Founder. Patriot Vision combines the best in state-of-the-art magnification technology with usability for a multitude of tasks. The company developed the only iOS Apple-certified magnification and reading system combination in the world—in tandem with cutting-edge, head-mounted digital magnifiers. In this episode, you will learn: Overview […]

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VetTech spotlights OrCams MyEye Pro and Read features and support tips during the 4-5 Weekly Wednesday Webinar

Have you ever wished reading a book was as easy a the push of a button or voice command? Listen along during  this Blinded Veterans Association’s VetTech episode as we learn from OrCam’s Joshua Rivera and Corinne Nero. Joshua and Corinne will focus on the company’s dynamic customer support team, which seeks to help veterans take advantage of the award-winning Artificial Intelligence capabilities offered by the OrCam Read and the OrCam MyEye Pro. This episode […]

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VetTech spotlights En-Vision America’s ScripTalk accessible medication labels during the 3-29 Weekly Wednesday Webinar

Have you ever wished your prescription labels could talk or just were easier to scan or read? Listen along during  this Blinded Veterans Association’s VetTech episode as we learn about En-Vision America’s ScripTalk. Jenna Reed, Director of Marketing, was our guest presenter during the March 29, 2023 Weekly Wednesday Webinar. This episode features: Overview of ScripTalk; How to use the ScripTalk station and smart phone app; and What pharmacies support ScripTalk. All VetTech sessions are […]

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VetTech spotlights Humanware’s Stellar Trek during the 3-22 Weekly Wednesday Webinar

Are you ready to learn about the latest and greatest in assistive technology? Listen along during  this Blinded Veterans Association’s VetTech episode as we welcome Mathieu Paquette, Product Manager, from HumanWare for an in depth review of the Stellar Trek during the March 22, 2023 Weekly Wednesday Webinar. You’ll discover how HumanWare continues to revolutionize GPS solutions for blind and low vision individuals. In particular, you will learn: history of the Trek family; Stellar’s capabilities […]

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VetTech spotlights the Veteran Usability study during the 3-15 Weekly Wednesday Webinar

Did you know you can help the VA improve the accessibility and usability of VA.gov and apps like VA Health and Benefits? Listen along as Brian Moon discusses the VA’s Veteran Usability Study managed by Perigean Technology. The Veteran Usability Study enables Veterans, caregivers, and others the opportunity to demonstrate how they interact with VA websites and apps to VA researchers and developers. Participants may receive a stipend ranging from $10 to $75 per study. […]

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VetTech spotlights OrCam’s Smart Reading during the 3-1 Weekly Wednesday Webinar

Did you know OrCam’s Smart Reading voice commands adds hands free operations to your My Eye Pro and Read? Listen along to learn from Michelle, OrCam’s Director of Sales, on how to use Smart Reading commands to read a newspaper or searching a menu for meatballs. This recording is from BVA VetTech’s March 1, 2023,  Weekly Wednesday Webinar. For more information about Smart Reading commands, check out the below OrCam user manuals: My Eye Pro […]

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VetTech spotlights 4Blind during the 2-22 Weekly Wednesday Webinar

Are you looking for a secure and easy method to communicate as a or with Deaf/Blind or an accessible method to know when a device is finished charging? Listen along during  this Blinded Veterans Association VetTech episode as we welcome Anastasia from 4Blind. Anastasia described and demonstrated the HaptiBraille, USBNote, and Easy Braille course during the February 22, 2023 Weekly Wednesday Webinar. You’ll discover how 4Blind developed a secure and easy to use solution for […]

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VetTech spotlights RealThings AI RealSAM Pocket during the 2-15 Weekly Wednesday Webinar

Are you looking for an accessible smart phone you control through voice commands? Listen along during  this Blinded Veterans Association VetTech episode as we welcome Anat, Director of Business Development at RealThings AI. She described and demonstrated the RealSAM Pocket during the February 15, 2023 Weekly Wednesday Webinar. You’ll discover how RealThings AI leverages their proprietary interface to create a simple to use smart phone with your voice. This episode features: Overview of the RealSAM […]