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Safe Travels this Holiday Season!
Traditionally Thanksgiving kicks off the holiday travel season, which will last well through the end of the year. Airports, roads, and train stations may be filled with people hoping to spend time with loved ones they do not get to see often. Though there may be fewer travelers due to COVID-19 it is important to remember a few tips before making your travel plans.
Read more!Access and Engagement Survey – Continuing the Dialogue for Accessibility
Throughout the US and Canada more than 1,400 participants completed the Access and Engagement 1 Survey? This survey examined the impact of COVID-19 on the education of students with visual impairments, their families, teachers of students with visual impairments (TVIs), and orientation and mobility (O&M) specialists.
Read more!Frequently Asked Questions – Do I Really Need a Portable Video Magnifier?
If you have Low Vision or Macular Degeneration, a desktop video magnifier may feel like a lifesaver. Having the ability to read your mail, balance your checkbook, read a book, or follow a recipe without relying on friends and family allows you to retain your independence and continue engaging in your favorite activities. The benefits of a desktop video magnifier at home are immeasurable, but what about when you leave your house? Do you have a portable video magnifier that you can take out-and-about? Do you really need one?
Read more!Building an Inclusive and Accessible World
Building an inclusive and accessible community benefits not only persons with disabilities but the whole community. Accessibility is a fundamental right and enables persons with disabilities to have equal access to every facet of life, participate fully in the community, and live independently.
Read more!How Far We’ve Come – Advancements in Video Magnifiers
Since 1975, Optelec has been developing products and providing services to support an independent lifestyle. Mr. Tieman, an Optician in the Netherlands developed the first video magnifier for a customer who could no longer see by only using his glasses. This magnifier became so popular that the first series of video magnifiers were launched. In the 45 years since Mr. Tieman developed the first video magnifier, there have been great advancements in portability, functionality, and clarity.
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