Are you interested in learning about recent updates to computer software that assist blind and low-vision users? Or do you have a question about screen readers or other software you have used to read or produce written material? If so, the upcoming BVA VetTech session is meant for you! BVA is pleased to again announce our VetTech program recently inaugurated last month. 

VetTech offers participants the opportunity to learn about the latest in AT available from developers and manufacturers themselves, or from members of our own supervised team. This occurs through our VetTech weekly Wednesday webinars and VetTech Talk, the latter of which is a relaxed series occurring every other Thursday featuring interviews, open forum discussions, and participant-generated content. You can learn more about these sessions and how to connect by clicking here. 

If you miss a VetTech program, don’t worry! You can find all recordings at the VetTech Media Hub here. A BVA VetTech podcast channel is currently in development with more information to follow.

VetTech has now produced its fifth in a series of planned webinar training sessions. This past week’s topic was the relatively new Orcam MyEye Pro, an AI Smart reading technology that recognizes text, objects, and people. Guest presenters from OrCam discussed the relevance of the technology to the BVA community. 

Next up on the VetTech schedule is a Wednesday, November 9, overview of new product features and enhancements in Fusion, JAWS, and ZoomText 2023, courtesy of the Freedom Scientific podcast team of Rachel Buchanan and Liz Whitaker.

Click here for additional details on the BVA blog about next Wednesday’s session, open to all, and how to join the meeting. The details include a Zoom link to enter the meeting using desktop computers, laptops, or Smart devices. The same link will allow entry into the VetTech Talk session the following day (Thursday, November 10) at 2:00pm.