Assistive technology gets talked about in terms of what it does. But I love what it gives back as well.

Time. Confidence and independence.

What has it given back to you that you did not expect?
#AssistiveTech #Blind #LowVision #VisuallyImpaired

A new monitor just dropped that uses ambient light to cut power by 80% and looks like paper on screen.

For those of us with light sensitivity or low vision, displays that reduce glare are not just nice to have. They matter.

I want to see it in use!

#LowVision #AssistiveTech #Accessibility

3/8: Also on the #TechTalk #radio show in #Canada, Mike Świątek is a blind individual who serves as Chief Strategy Officer at an airline company. We talk #tech #accessibility and how the AI-powered #Meta glasses can really help the #blind and #lowvision community.

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Take a kinetic, punk-infused run with a blind marathoner | Psyche Videos What’s it like for a blind person to run a marathon? Living the punk ethos he was raised on, Phil is set on finding out

"After a punch to his left eye as a #teenager and a #cancer #diagnosis in his right #eye at the age of 60, Harrison’s been left with only about 5% #vision, maintained through an artificial iris.": buff.ly/dVPtYQn

via @psyche.co
#runner #documentary #disabled #blind #LowVision #disability #marathon

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Dark background. KBtL Logo at the top. on the Left reads “Tara_Green. they/them/theirs” Right Reads “Staff Assistant” Bottom of the page is an image of a light-skinned person with teal hair and a teel shirt in front of light foliage. Next to it is a yellow-outlined power fist. All text is also in yellow.

Announcement! KBtL VII Staff Assistant: Tara_Green (they/them/theirs) who is joining us for the first time with KBtL!

#Conference, #Education #Virtualconference #bdsm #diversity #diversitymatters #leathercommunity #kink #blind #lowvision #kinkaccessibility #accessibilityinkink

The CEO of Lighthouse Guild is blind. He just ran a half marathon through NYC guided by AI glasses, a sighted coach watching live through the lenses.

Built with blind leadership at the center. That is what good assistive tech looks like.

#Blind #LowVision #AssistiveTech #AccessibilityMatters

5/7: Another awesome guest on the latest #TechItOut #radio show and #podcast is Mike Świątek, who is blind, and we talk #tech #accessibility and how the AI-powered #Meta #glasses can help the #blind and #lowvision community.

TECH IT OUT:

marcsaltzman.com/podcasts

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1.03" Micro OLEDoS Display 2560×2560 90Hz 1800nits - MIPI Ultra-high definition with our 1.03" Micro OLED display featuring 2560×2560 resolution, 1800nits brightness, and 90Hz refresh rate. Perfect for AR/VR applications, medical imaging, and industrial equipment. MIPI interface support with low power consumption.

Just did a brief search for micro OLED displays, and it looks like SeeYa displays might be good for prototyping a headset for low vision.

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#lowvision #fosh #foss #maker

Photo of me with ginger hair, wearing round glasses and a white frilly blouse with a black military style waistcoat. I am holding King George's crown which is gold with red velvet and white edging. There are different coloured 'jewels' dotted around it. The crown was not as heavy as I expected. I couldn't put it on my head as I might have compromised the mic inside it.

Close up of me showing the audio description device. It goes in your ears like a doctor's stethoscope. There is a large dial which sits like the pendant of a necklace and adjusts the volume. A button in the middle changes the channel.

Had a great time at @dmtwestend.bsky.social #HamiltonTheMusical. My first ever touch tour was amazing! Got to see props and costumes up close and talk to those in the know from behind the scenes. Then live #AudioDescription before and during the show. Highly recommend. #Blind #LowVision

Face Value

Hello #blind and #lowVision friends, I threw together a little thing to help some low-vision family members center their face on a webcam. If this is something you've ever had to deal with, give it a try: https://face-value.geshido.com #accessibility #a11y

@arvoinfo.bsky.social Foundation celebrates Gislin Dagnelie, PhD, FARVO (@jhu.edu) — 2026 recipient of the Oberdorfer Award in #LowVision. Read about his impactful research in low vision rehabilitation https://bit.ly/4u89wDI
#VisionResearch #VisionScience #ophthalmology

Color Blind & Low Vision Simulator - Chrome Web Store This vision simulator allows users to observe how people with colorblindness or low vision may perceive web-based content.

That was quick!
V2 of my Color Blind & Low Vision Simulator is now available

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#Accessibility #A11y #DevTools #Colorblind #LowVision

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Lockdown mode is what makes Homer Audio Player unique: it's not just an app, it's a device.
It's what makes Homer so easy to use and perfect for older, non-tech-savvy users.

#Accessibility #SeniorTech #ElderCare #Elderly #LowVision #Blind #AgingInPlace #AndroidDev

Foods for Eye Health Do your eyes have all the nutrients they need to help prevent cataracts, macular degeneration, glaucoma and other sight woes?

Did you know February is Age-related Macular Degeneration (#AMD) and #LowVision Awareness Month?

To help prevent sight issues, check out these nutrition tips before the end of the month from Esther Ellis, MS, RDN, LDN!

#eatright #health
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Report details disadvantages faced by blind or low vision Kiwis New research out this morning has found significant disparities in life outcomes for those New Zealanders who are blind or visually impaired. Almost 2.2 percent of the population has some kind of visu...

No surprises here. And it was way worse for my generation without modern #technology, meaningful support, and paternalism. I'm sad, but not really surprised. #Ableism infests every corner of our world. www.rnz.co.nz/national/pro... #disability #blind #lowvision #discrimination #HumanRights

A child looks at a CloverBook screen displaying an image of a document with magnified text, One of their hands touches the edge of the device

This student with #LowVision is learning how to use a new portable video magnifier - the #CloverBookProXL - with their Greater Victoria school team!

#sd61schools #BCEd #AssistiveTechnology #studentswithvisualimpairments #SupportingStudents #cloverBook #InclusiveClassrooms #VisionTechnology #SD61

Picture of the February 2026 cover of the Canadian Journal of Ophthalmology.

The February 2026 CJO is now online! It features cutting-edge full length articles, photo essays, research letters, and much more.

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#Ophthalmology #ClinicalResearch #VisionScience #EyeSurgeons #OcularImaging #Retina #Cornea #Cataract #OcularOncology #Glaucoma #LowVision

A black bird sitting on the branch of a dead tree.

Actually managed to take a #photo of a #bird in a #tree. Quite the achievement when you have #LowVision probably a crow?

I want to improve my accessibility beyond WCAG 2.2.

Screen reader users, any preferences when it comes to alt text?

Shorter?
Detailed?
Depends?

I want to hear from the community.

​#A11y #ScreenReader #AltText #Blind #LowVision #InclusiveDesign ​#AccessibilityMatters #BlindTech #accessibility

I support anything #accessible. I just bought the manga The Invisible Man & His Soon-to-be Wife. I'm grateful to @gomanga for publishing an accessible #manga for the #lowvision community. I hope @miapaigeva.bsky.social can help get audio description for the #anime.

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"Understanding AMD is crucial for early detection and intervention, especially in younger populations where the implications can be profound."

#AMD #LowVision #EyeHealth

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A light-skinned medical provider and a dark-skinned medical provider working together.

February is Low Vision Awareness Month! Learn more about low vision causes, management, and proactive care here: uab.edu/medicine/news/ophthalmology/gibson-low-vision #LowVision #LowVisionAwarenessMonth

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#AssistiveTechnology #AT #Disabilities #MobilityLab #Accessibility #ADHD #AutismSupport #LowVision #Neurodiversity #ConnectAbilityMN #MN #Minnesota

Be My Eyes and Amtrak Expand Live Visual Support to Over 50 Stations Nationwide Expansion includes some of the largest and busiest train stations in the U.S., marking a major step forward for accessible rail travel

FYI: Be My Eyes and Amtrak are expanding live visual support to more than 50 train stations across the United States, including some of the largest and busiest stations in the country…

#BeMyEyes #Amtrak #Blind #LowVision #Accessibility #AssistiveTech #Innovation #TrainTravel #AccessibleTravel

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Went on a 1 hour ride on my BMX bike yesterday. It's been over a year since my last ride. Moved to a new house, new neighborhood. I'm blind, legally, so finding a place with no people that I might hit is the key. It was rainy yesterday, so I went down to the local basketball court and did […]

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Why? Cuz he's a #Bully.
#Blind #LowVision #Disability #504 #IEP #94.142 #StopTheSAVEAct