Blinded Veterans Association's VetTech

Timothy Hornik
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Blinded Veterans Association's VetTech

Did you miss BVA VetTech's latest Weekly Wednesday Webinar? Have you received a new device from the Department of Veterans Affairs Blind Rehab Services and are not sure how to use it? The Blinded Veterans Association VetTech Podcast provides you with educational presentations and demonstrations of cutting edge blind and low vision assistive, adaptive, and accessible tech (AT). Weekly episodes features recordings from the latest VetTech Weekly Wednesday Webinar series, and periodically shares AT guides and news updates.

  1. 10/25/2023

    VetTech leverages Be My Eyes’ volunteers and AI to explore our worlds

    * Home * Uncategorized * VetTech Listen along during  this Blinded Veterans Association’s VetTech episode as we learn from Mike Buckley, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Be My Eyes. Mike will explain this service, free of charge, that connects the blind and low vision with sighted volunteers and company representatives for the purpose of visual assistance through a live video call. Mike discusses how to download and start a call with a volunteer, use A.I. to describe pictures, and provided information about upcoming updates to Be My Eyes.   Not a BVA member, no problem. All VetTech sessions are open to everyone—blind and low-vision veterans, family members, caregivers, blind rehabilitation specialists, and anyone interested in the assistive, adaptive, and accessible technology that can empower independence.   You can catch up on VetTech sessions by asking your smart speaker, Siri, or Alexa to “play the latest episode of the Blinded Veterans Association VetTech podcast.” You can also follow the channel through Apple Podcast, Google Play, and Amazon Music.

    27 min

  2. 10/18/2023

    VetTech learns how to improve the Department of Veterans Affairs websites and apps through the Veteran Usability Project

    * Home * Uncategorized * VetTech Listen along during  this Blinded Veterans Association’s VetTech episode as we learn from Brian Moon, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Perigean Technologies. Brian will explain the company’s role in spearheading the Veterans Usability Project, a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) research initiative to understand how veterans and caregivers interact with VA websites and mobile applications.  The results of the Veterans Usability Project will directly affect how VA will, moving forward, develop and update its website technology—everything from accessing VA.gov to login processes and the functionality of mobile apps. Brian will offer details on how webinar attendees can participate in the project and the stipends available at each level of participation. All VetTech sessions are open to everyone—blinded and low vision veterans, family members, caregivers, blind rehabilitation specialists and all other parties interested in the assistive, adaptive, and accessible technologies that can empower our independence. You can learn more about BVA’s VetTech program and learn how to support America’s blind and low vision Veterans by visiting us at BVA.org. Stay up to date with assistive technology presentations and demonstrations by following the Blinded Veterans Association VetTech podcast through Apple Podcast, Google Play, andAmazon Music. You can find the BVA VetTech series on the Victor Reader Stream by searching for “Blinded Veterans Association VetTech.”

    27 min

  3. 10/04/2023

    VetTech learns about Hadley’s resources for the blind

    * Home * Uncategorized * VetTech Listen along during  this Blinded Veterans Association’s VetTech episode as we learn from Marc Arneson, Director of Community at Hadley. For more than a hundred years, Hadley has been at the forefront of education and skill building within the blind and low vision population. The advent of technology has greatly enlarged Hadley’s sphere of influence to include student clients nationwide, many of whom now complete courses on personal computers in their homes. Hadley’s unique success has resulted from effective self-paced online workshops, podcasts, and peer communities.   All VetTech sessions are open to everyone—blinded and low vision veterans, family members, caregivers, blind rehabilitation specialists and all other parties interested in the assistive, adaptive, and accessible technologies that can empower our independence. You can learn more about BVA’s VetTech program and learn how to support America’s blind and low vision Veterans by visiting us at BVA.org. Stay up to date with assistive technology presentations and demonstrations by following the Blinded Veterans Association VetTech podcast through Apple Podcast, Google Play, andAmazon Music. You can find the BVA VetTech series on the Victor Reader Stream by searching for “Blinded Veterans Association VetTech.”

    52 min

  4. 09/27/2023

    VetTech learns how the Hable One simplifies the iOS experience

    * Home * Uncategorized * VetTech Listen along during  this Blinded Veterans Association’s VetTech episode as we learn from Freek van Welsenis, co-founder of the Dutch start-up Hable One, and Jose Cintron of Florida Vision Technology, as they discuss the successful development of the Hable One, along with its simplicity and practicality. Hable One is small enough to carry with you wherever you go. Because it so greatly impacts devices such as Smartphones that are used at least daily and sometimes hourly, Hable One can be literally life changing. Its simple operation allows a blind individual to easily understand the touch screen and different types of taps and swipes, thus enabling greater accessibility. Do not miss this VetTech session! Participants will learn: * An overview of the Hable One;e * How to use the Hable One normal and easy modes; * How to acquire the Able One from Florida Vision Technologies.. All VetTech sessions are open to everyone—blinded and low vision veterans, family members, caregivers, blind rehabilitation specialists and all other parties interested in the assistive, adaptive, and accessible technologies that can empower our independence. You can learn more about BVA’s VetTech program and learn how to support America’s blind and low vision Veterans by visiting us at BVA.org. Stay up to date with assistive technology presentations and demonstrations by following the Blinded Veterans Association VetTech podcast through Apple Podcast, Google Play, andAmazon Music. You can find the BVA VetTech series on the Victor Reader Stream by searching for “Blinded Veterans Association VetTech.”

    40 min

  5. 09/14/2023

    VetTech continues to learn how to optimize Windows 11 with Freedom Scientific

    * Home * Uncategorized * VetTech 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 low vision individuals deal with Microsoft’s new user interface. Additionally, Freedom Scientific created a very handy guide you can download by clicking here. All VetTech sessions are open to everyone—blinded and low vision veterans, family members, caregivers, blind rehabilitation specialists and all other parties interested in the assistive, adaptive, and accessible technologies that can empower our independence. You can learn more about BVA’s VetTech program and learn how to support America’s blind and low vision Veterans by visiting us at BVA.org. Stay up to date with assistive technology presentations and demonstrations by following the Blinded Veterans Association VetTech podcast through Apple Podcast, Google Play, andAmazon Music. You can find the BVA VetTech series on the Victor Reader Stream by searching for “Blinded Veterans Association VetTech.”

    50 min

  6. 09/07/2023

    VetTech introduces OrCam’s newest addition, the Read 3

    Have you ever wished your OrCam could do more, like connect to a computer to become a CCTV? Listen along during  this Blinded Veterans Association’s VetTech episode as Michelle Mendez, National Sales Director for OrCam, introduces the Read 3. The Read 3 is an all-in-one solution for persons with vision loss or reading fatigue. The Read 3 can be used as a customizable, next-generation magnifier for pictures, handwriting, math formulas, and text. It can also serve as a handheld reading companion or a stationary reader.  Do not miss this VetTech session! Participants will learn: * Overview of the Read 3 * How to use the Read 3 with a computer, smart phone, tablet, or smart TV * How the Read 3 differs from the Read and MyEye Pro   All VetTech sessions are open to everyone—blinded and low vision veterans, family members, caregivers, blind rehabilitation specialists and all other parties interested in the assistive, adaptive, and accessible technologies that can empower our independence. You can learn more about BVA’s VetTech program and learn how to support America’s blind and low vision Veterans by visiting us at BVA.org. Stay up to date with assistive technology presentations and demonstrations by following the Blinded Veterans Association VetTech podcast through Apple Podcast, Google Play, andAmazon Music. You can find the BVA VetTech series on the Victor Reader Stream by searching for “Blinded Veterans Association VetTech.”

    47 min

  7. 08/31/2023

    VetTech optimizes the Windows 11 Experience with Freedom Scientific

    * Home * Uncategorized * VetTech 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 low vision individuals deal with Microsoft’s new user interface. Additionally, Freedom Scientific created a very handy guide you can download by clicking here. All VetTech sessions are open to everyone—blinded and low vision veterans, family members, caregivers, blind rehabilitation specialists and all other parties interested in the assistive, adaptive, and accessible technologies that can empower our independence. You can learn more about BVA’s VetTech program and learn how to support America’s blind and low vision Veterans by visiting us at BVA.org. Stay up to date with assistive technology presentations and demonstrations by following the Blinded Veterans Association VetTech podcast through Apple Podcast, Google Play, andAmazon Music. You can find the BVA VetTech series on the Victor Reader Stream by searching for “Blinded Veterans Association VetTech.”

    50 min

  8. 08/02/2023

    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 provide a first glance at what to expect when you arrive in St. Louis. Do not miss this VetTech session in which participants will learn: * Overview of the DotPad; * The limitless possibilities of the DotPad; and * How you can experience the DotPad during BVA’s national convention. All VetTech sessions are open to everyone—blinded and low vision veterans, family members, caregivers, blind rehabilitation specialists and all other parties interested in the assistive, adaptive, and accessible technologies that can empower our independence. You can learn more about BVA’s VetTech program and learn how to support America’s blind and low vision Veterans by visiting us at BVA.org.   Stay up to date with assistive technology presentations and demonstrations by following the Blinded Veterans Association VetTech podcast through Apple Podcast, Google Play, andAmazon Music. You can find the BVA VetTech series on the Victor Reader Stream by searching for “Blinded Veterans Association VetTech.”

    39 min
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Did you miss BVA VetTech's latest Weekly Wednesday Webinar? Have you received a new device from the Department of Veterans Affairs Blind Rehab Services and are not sure how to use it? The Blinded Veterans Association VetTech Podcast provides you with educational presentations and demonstrations of cutting edge blind and low vision assistive, adaptive, and accessible tech (AT). Weekly episodes features recordings from the latest VetTech Weekly Wednesday Webinar series, and periodically shares AT guides and news updates.

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