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VetTech optimizes the Windows 11 Experience with Freedom Scientific

Listen along during  this Blinded Veterans Association’s VetTech episode as we learn from Liz Whitaker, Product Manager for User Education and Research at Vispero. In Windows 11, Microsoft changed many of the core elements of Windows, including the Start Menu, Explorer, the Notification Center, and much more. The alterations require blind and low vision users to re-learn how to interact with these elements. Fortunately, Freedom Scientific has optimized JAWS and Fusion, simplifying how blind and […]

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VetTech celebrates our 78th National Convention with Dot Inc, the first refreshable tactile display

Listen along during  this Blinded Veterans Association’s VetTech episode as we learn from Mergel Takam and Chris Choi. Dot is revolutionizing how the blind and visually impaired interact with the world through the first refreshable tactile display. This cutting-edge technology allows users to feel their grandchildren’s drawings, gain awareness of their surroundings in real time while navigating, and more. The DotPad will be on full display during the 78th National Convention, and this session will […]

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VETTECH REMINDER FOR THIS WEEK’S SESSIONS: NEW OPPORTUNITIES VIA WAYAROUND, DOT, INC.

BVA 78th National Convention sponsor WayAround will present a tag-and-scan device while Dot, Inc. will describe the revolutionary DotPad’s capability for communication through touch. Don’t forget to join the Blinded Veterans Association’s VetTech Team via Zoom for a unique double dose of technology tomorrow (Wednesday, August 2) at both 2:00pm and 7:00pm Eastern Time. The Team’s Weekly Wednesday Webinar will welcome representatives from WayAround at 2:00 and a leadership team from Dot, Inc. at 7:00. […]

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VetTech celebrates our 78th National Convention with WayAround, the smart NFC tagging system and indoor navigation solution

Listen along during  this Blinded Veterans Association’s VetTech episode as we learn from Jessica Hipp, WayAround’s chief operating officer, and Neva Fairchild, a veteran vision rehabilitation professional and WayAround user. WayAround is more than just a smart NFC tagging system for the blind. It is a powerful indoor orientation tool–like alt-text for the physical world. Participants at BVA’s 78th National Convention will experience both sides of WayAround. The result? Doing more of the things you […]

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VetTech learns how autonomous vehicles revolutionizes transportation for the blind with Waymo One

Listen along during  this Blinded Veterans Association’s VetTech episode as we learn from Amanda Ventura, Head of Communications, Marketing, and Public Affairs for Waymo, the world’s first fully autonomous ride-hailing service. Do not miss this VetTech session in which participants will learn:   Overview of Waymo and Waymo One; Waymo One’s service locations; and How you can assist BVA to promote Waymo One’s expansion. All VetTech sessions are open to everyone—blinded and low vision veterans, […]

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VetTech Glides to independence with Glidance

Listen along to this VetTech episode as we learn from Amos Miller, co-founder of Glidance, a company committed to changing the world for the better through advanced autonomous driving and robotics technology. Amos lost his sight in his 20s and struggled with using a cane. His experience inspired him to use his tech expertise to develop something more helpful, the Glide.  The development of Glide has placed Glidance at the forefront of the orientation and […]

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VetTech learns about the latest features in the June 2023 JAWS, Fusion, and ZoomText update

Listen along during  this Blinded Veterans Association’s VetTech episode as we learn from Liz Whitaker, Vispero’s Product Manager for User Education and Outreach. Liz discusses the June 2023 update for JAWS, Fusion, and ZoomText. Do not miss this VetTech session in which participants will learn: How to update JAWS, Fusion, and ZoomText; How to use the Message center and new Braille display autodetect; and How to use the new screen freeze for ZoomText. All VetTech […]

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VetTech introduces OrCam’s coast to coast regional sales managers

Have you ever wished to learn how OrCam’s amazing team of regional managers came to support blind and low vision individuals with the MyEye Pro and Read? Listen along during  this Blinded Veterans Association’s VetTech episode as Michelle Mendez, National Sales Director for OrCam, introduces their coast-to-coast team of OrCam regional sales managers. OrCam leverages their sale managers to provide everything from initial demonstrations to training and troubleshooting of every My Eye Pro and Read. […]

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VetTech learns how to take aim with the innovative Digital Crosshairs 1000SA

Do you believe that hunting and other shooting sports is beyond the reach of blind and low vision Veterans? Listen along during  this Blinded Veterans Association’s VetTech episode as we learn from Henry Johns, Chief Innovator and Founder of Digital FOV, LLC, and blinded veteran Chuck Smith. The pair will discuss Digital Crosshairs 1000SA, the company’s rifle scope clip-on device that assists individuals with a wide variety and range of disabilities. The revolutionary but simple […]

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VetTech learns how to quickly access and read PDF’s through freedom Scientific’s JAWS and FUSION

Do you dread receiving a PDF document, fearing its not accessible or readable? Listen along during  this Blinded Veterans Association’s VetTech episode as we learn from Liz Whitaker, Vispero’s Product Manager for User Education and Outreach. Liz discusses how to access PDF’s through Adobe Acrobat Reader and leverage JAWS and FUSION’s powerful tools. Do not miss this VetTech session in which participants will learn: How to use Adobe Acrobat Reader; How to recognize tagged and […]