ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY CENTER
The Society’s Technology Center has a wide range of technology for demonstration and training. We have technology services in the following areas: computer software, cell phones, tablets, landlines, and wearable devices.
Computers
ZoomText is a program that allows the user to magnify the screen to their preferred settings, enhance color, and will read information on the screen to promote optimal computer use for low vision.
JAWS is a program for individuals who are blind that helps them independently navigate the computer. It is done through using keyboard strokes and listening to the screen reader to do computer related tasks.
Cell Phones & Tablets
We provide services to enhance your current cell phone or tablet use through the adjustment of accessibility settings. If even after that adjustment it isn’t accessible, we are providers for a state programs called MO TAP-T & MO TAP-W, in which qualifying individuals can get a more accessible phone or tablet.
Landlines
The Society offers large button and high contrast phones in our Aids and Appliances store for increased accessibility. We are also providers for Missouri TAP-T a program that can help fund an accessible landline phone.
Wearable Technology
- OrCam MyEye is a revolutionary wearable device designed to assist individuals who are blind or visually impaired. These smart glasses feature a small camera that attaches to the side of regular eyewear and uses advanced AI to recognize text, faces, products, and more. When a user points to text or identifies an object, the device reads it aloud, offering immediate information and enhancing navigation in various environments.
- IrisVision Inspire is an advanced visual aid designed for individuals who are blind or visually impaired. The device features a high-definition camera that captures the environment and displays it on a pair of virtual reality goggles, allowing users to adjust settings such as magnification and contrast to suit their needs. With features like object recognition and scene description, IrisVision Inspire helps users navigate their surroundings, read text, and recognize faces, ultimately promoting greater independence and improving their overall quality of life.
- Envision glasses are designed specifically to assist blind and visually impaired individuals by using advanced artificial intelligence to enhance their daily experiences. These smart glasses feature a camera that captures the user’s surroundings and translates visual information into spoken words. By recognizing faces, reading text, and identifying objects, Envision glasses empower users to navigate their environment more independently.
- Ray-Ban Meta glasses combine stylish eyewear with innovative technology to assist blind and visually impaired individuals. Equipped with advanced features such as voice commands, navigation assistance, and real-time object recognition, these glasses enhance mobility and independence. By providing audio feedback about the environment, they help users identify obstacles, navigate spaces, and interact with their surroundings more effectively.
