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Rehabtech
Consulting specializes in Adaptive Technology for Blind and
Visually Impaired Individuals. The business was established by
Geoff Howard in 1988. Geoff has a Masters Degree, from Boston
College, in Orientation and Mobility, and Rehabilitation
Teaching.
Rehabtech
Consulting does not sell any adaptive equipment, but offers
independent evaluations and training on the products that will
best suit an individuals needs. Services are concentrated in
Vermont and New Hampshire.
You will
not see any advertising on this site. All products are listed
as a resource to end users. Mention of any product on this site
should not be seen as an endorsement or recommendation.
News and
Updates:
3-29-09 Humanware
has release
version 3 software for the Victor Stream and the Companion
Software. They have also updated the
Stream FAQ
and created the
Stream Audio Clips, which offer short training sessions.
3-29-09 Humanware
reduces price of
myReader2 to $3,995 until September 30,2009
Lexmark announces accessible software giving access to their
multi-function printers.
Ai Squared - as released
ZoomText 9.18. This version adds smooth tracking and
scripting capabilities. Version 9.18 also works with 64
bit versions of Vista.
Freedom Scientific has posted online training dates for free
courses on Jaws and Magic Reading Commands and cursors used by
Jaws, as well as a course on Surfing the Internet with Jaws.
Humanware announces the
Orator screen reading program for Blackberry Smartphones.
Perkins is now selling
the Seika 40 Braille Display. The display sells for $2,495.
Optelec has announced the "Zero Button" accessory pack for
the ClearView+ CCTV. The promotional materials indicate
that the "Zero
Button feature pack automatically converts any text to pre-set
magnification and contrast levels. Regardless of the document
font size, Zero Button will display the text in the users
preferred font size and contrast. The Zero Button will also
recognize pictures and convert them to color without ever
touching the dial."
Kurzweil has released an update
patch for version 11 of the K-1000. Users can download it
via the Online>Update in the menus of the program.
The
Optelec FarView was introduced in December. Optelec
says the unit can be used for distance and close up viewing.
Retail cost will be $1,495.
AFB Access World has done
an accessibility review of the new
Digital Television Converter Boxes.
Jaws version 10 has been released by Freedom Scientific.
Ai Squared
has released the ZoomText Scripting Edition. The press
release notes that the "ZoomText Scripting Edition makes it
possible to customize the behavior of ZoomText and other
applications, providing enhanced magnification and screen
reading functionality, and automation of routine tasks."
Serotek has made its
System Access To Go
available at no charge. The program is a screen reader
which can be used on computers connected to the Internet.
Issist offers, at no
cost,
iZoom Web which can magnify and read events that happen on a
Windows 2000, XP or Vista computer. Visit
www.issist.ca to start the
program.
Humanware has
announced the myReader2 Basic. This new product is based
on the
myReader2, but can be used or purchased with a separate
monitor. The cost of the basic unit is $3,895.
Optelec
introduced the
Compact+ in 2008. It is a portable
electronic
magnifier.
The Compact+ has a 4.3" screen, has 5 viewing modes, magnifies
up to 10x, and weighs about 10 ounces. The cost is $795.
The KNFB Mobile Reader was introduced in 2008. It uses a Nokia N82 Phone and has the ability to read
printed documents and recognize currency, If a screen reader is
added the user also has access to all the phone features. The
cost of this device is $1595. Information on
the KNFB Mobile Reader can be found at
http://www.knfbreader.com/products-mobile.php
The unit
is currently reviewed in the November issue of
AccessWorld.
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