ACCESSIBILITY RESOURCES
Persons who are blind or visually impaired face numerous challenges in everyday living and when using a computer and other electronic devices. Fortunately, a wide range of devices and equipment (applications and accessories) is available to assist them to overcome those challenges and to engage in academic, vocational or recreational pursuits.
With the help of partners and supporters, we have developed a list of accessibility resources which are available and can be used by persons who are blind or visually impaired or who may have other challenges.
Since this list is by no means complete, please let us know if you believe that a particular product which is not currently listed, should be included. At the same time, feel free to share your comments with us in respect of those on the list.
LIST OF RESOURCES
1. Podcast with technology (with a blindness perspective): http://www.acbradio.org
2. Magazine, “Access World” (from American Foundation for the Blind) which deals with technology for the blind and reviews: http://www.afb.org/accessworld
3. Information (Guide) re: Caribbean Radio, TV and Newspapers by location (country) in one place (site): http://caribbean-radio.com
4. Alternative (software) to JAWS Window Eyes (available at G.W. Micro): http://www.gwmicro.com
5. Talking TV for the Visually Impaired (RNIB): http://www.oceanbluesoftware.com/products-amp-services/products/talktv.html; www.oceanbluesoftware.com/presscentre.shtml
6. Computer Aids for the Visually Impaired: http://www.techsupport.com/content/computer-aids-visually-impaired.htm
7. The Caribbean’s first licensed Internet Radio Station (established and managed by persons who are blind/visually impaired): http://www.highenergyfm.com; studio@highenergyfm.com
8. Screen Reader (made in Australia): http://nvda-project.org
9. Braille Embossers, Braille Translation Software, etc: available at Enabling Technologies – http://www.brailler.com
10. Products for Independent Living: available at Maxi-Aids: www.maxiaids.com
11. E-Books: http://www.gutenberg.org
12. Magnifying Aids: http://www.magnifyingaids.com
13. Screen Reader: http://www.screenreader.net
14. Text Converter (converting text into speech): http://www.spokentext.net
15. Screen Magnifier and Screen Reader – Dolphin Pen (Sightsavers Dolphin Pen): http://www.yourdolphin.com
16. Screen Reading Software (JAWS); Screen Magnification Software (MAGic); Accessible Pocket PC (PAC Mate); Scanning and Reading Appliance (OpenBook);
17. Portable Reading Solution (Pearl); Portable Braille Displays (PAC Mate); Low Vision Products (Magnifiers): available at Freedom Scientific: http://www.freedomscientific.com
18. Assistive Technology for Students with Disabilities: http://www.ncld.org/students-disabilities/assistive-technology-education
19. Assistive Technology: http://www.atia.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=3859
20. Family Health – Guide to Learning Disabilities: https://www.kanetix.ca/family-health-guide-to-learning-disabilities
21. Rehabilitative and Assistive Technology: http://www.nichd.nih.gov/health/topics/rehabtech/Pages/default.aspx
22. Benefits for People with Disabilities: http://www.ssa.gov/disability/
23. Medicare and Social Security Disability: Benefits for Disabled Individuals: http://www.planprescriber.com/medicare-insurance-news/social-security-disability/
24. American Association on Health and Disability: http://www.aahd.us/
25. Local Doctor Finder: Search by Disability: http://www.zocdoc.com/procedures
26. Home Modifications – Funding Sources: http://www.disabilityrights.org/mod3.htm
27. Disability Home Accommodation Cost Guide: http://www.homeadvisor.com/cost/disability-accommodation/
28. Fire Safety & Disabilities Guide: http://www.improvenet.com/a/fire-safety-and-disabilities-guide
29. Title VIII: Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity: http://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD?src=/program_offices/fair_housing_equal_opp/progdesc/title8
30. Fair and Affordable Housing: The Activist’s Blueprint for Action: http://www.mortgagecalculator.org/helpful-advice/fair-housing.php