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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 […]

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VetTech live Q&A with Humanware about the Stream 3 during the 2-8 Weekly Wednesday Webinar

VetTech dives deeper into learning more about Humanware’s Stream 3 during the February 8 Weekly Wednesday Webinar. Peter Tucic, Director of Strategic Partnerships, and Mathieu Paquette, Product Manager, discussed the following topics during our live question and answer segment: Windows and MacOS compatibility for transferring files; OoTunes compatibility; Demonstration of the menu structure on the Stream 3; TTS options; Details of the Stream 3 price, $550; Details about the internal battery and 30 second press […]

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VetTech spotlights Humanware’s upcoming Victor Reader Stream 3 during the 2-8 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 Peter Tucic, Director of Strategic Partnerships, and Mathieu Paquette, Product Manager, from HumanWare for an early look at the new Victor Reader Stream 3, during the February 8, 2023 Weekly Wednesday Webinar. You’ll discover how the Stream 3 will revolutionize the way you access NLS BARD, BookShare, podcasts, NFB Newsline, […]

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VetTech spotlights Freedom Scientific’s Quick Navigation in JAWS and Fusion during the 2-1 Weekly Wednesday Webinar

BVA’s VetTech welcomed Ron Miller, Vispero’s Blindness Technology Specialist, during our February 1, Weekly Wednesday Webinar. Ron provided an overview and demonstration of JAWS and Fusion Quick Navigation features for web navigation. Listening  to this episode, you will learn: Using JAWS key plus Z to toggle virtual cursor for quick navigation; Using H and the number row, i.e. 1, 2, 3, etc…, to navigate by headings and heading level; Using L to navigate through lists; Using […]

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VetTech spotlights Freedom Scientific Surfs Up and web navigation tips during the 2-1 Weekly Wednesday Webinar

BVA’s VetTech welcomed Liz Whitaker, Vispero’s Product Manager, User Education and Outreach, during our February 1, Weekly Wednesday Webinar. Liz provided several tips and tricks to enhance the efficiency which FUSION and JAWS users navigate the web while highlighting Freedom Scientific’s Surfs Up training series. Listening  to this episode, you will learn: About Freedom Scientific’s Surfs Up; Using Control F and F3 for the virtual find; JAWS Key plus F3 for virtual HTML features; and […]

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VetTech spotlights Eschenbach Optik’s lighting and task lighting solutions during the 1-25-23 Weekly Wednesday Webinar

This Blinded Veterans Association’s VetTech episode proudly welcomes  Kenneth Bradley, President of Eschenbach Optik of America, during our January 25th Weekly Wednesday Webinar. During this session, Mr. Bradley described the background of lighting related to visual tasks and Eschenbach Optik’s options for task lighting solutions. By listening to this session you will learn: Components of lighting; How lighting is measured; Available lighting options; What is task lighting; Task lighting options; and What to consider when […]