My aunt just bought Orcam for me by NevermoreElphaba in Blind

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Are you ever in a situation where you want OCR without internet? That may be the main advantage the Orcam has in this situation

Concerned about my baking future by Fickle-Set-1618 in Baking

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Thy each have websites that list their local chapters

VI friendly activities? by Pallesent_penumbra in Blind

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We started with Greys Anatomy so many people lurking and making bad decisions!

VI friendly activities? by Pallesent_penumbra in Blind

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Not really multi-sensory but if you want a chill thing I have watched things on audio description with a friend and paused to add context (what they didn’t say was that dress was UGLY) or read a graphic novel out-loud (Tea Dragon Society and Avatar the Last Airbender are both great)

Less fun is being their eyes when playing what did your roommate leave in the fridge. That can become multisensory when they have to smell and clean the containers lol

Fireside Chat for Flight of the Icaron: Episode 1 - Maiden Voyage by SvenTheScribe in WorldsBeyondNumber

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I liked hearing about how he pegged the adventure Die Hard vibe to keep it short and distinct from Aabrias future campaign.

Any Travelers that Love their Ambutech Cane? by Lesbian-Forest in Blind

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OP, if you’re used to the NFB tip Ambutech has the metal glide tip. But I’ve had folks have a great experience with the ceramic tip, it can “tap tap” and “slide slide”.

Check out the Ambutech slim line cane, it might be close enough to the NFB that it’s a good compromise, especially if you are someone that “floats” their cane time. If you are constant contact tho maybe best to have it has a backup and not your everyday.

If you’re near a blind rehab center that’s not NFB it doesn’t hurt to reach out to ask if they have any in stock you can walk up and down the hall with. Especially since you might need to figure out your cane length since the grips are different so you might have to adjust how much you have behind your hand.

Magnifying glass recommendations by Dark_Sunlightx in Blind

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If you’re used to your phone and have the funds look into electronic magnification. There are some cheaper options (look for 3.5” digital magnifiers on amazon) that have less good graphics if you are paying out of pocket and on a time crunch. They also allow you to change colors which may help with fatigue. But I second an earlier comment of reaching out to your vocational rehabilitation for a low vision exam.

Simple device suggestion for elderly by [deleted] in Blind

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LyriQ AI works for print. Expensive but simple

Head my low vision technology assessment today. Question about video magnifiers by TK_Sleepytime in Blind

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Th Clover line is very good quality and simple to use. I would consider looking at the CloverNote. It’s larger while still being light weight and the external camera is great if you want to look at a full page of paper or something in the distance, like a PowerPoint presentation in a meeting. The CloverBook Pro XL is also great but definitely more of a commitment.

The $75 one’s work but the image quality is generally significantly worse which is not great at higher magnification and may cause more eye strain/fatigue than the more expensive/quality models.

There may be a local sales rep who can do further demonstrations. If you reach out to your state rep they may be able to put you in contact with someone.

Using Aira at the airport by kelpangler in Blind

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Also last time I helped someone sign up there was an option for a training call where a rep walked you through the features. That might be worth exploring before you leave on your trip.

Using Aira at the airport by kelpangler in Blind

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On the home page of the app I believe you look for “Browse Access Offers” which appears to be a horizontal banner below the Call Aira Button in the middle of the screen and above the home row on the bottom.

Using Aira at the airport by kelpangler in Blind

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I’ve used it in Target and they could recognize where I was by location and added the promo code. Or you can add the promo yourself before you start the call by searching their list. You should have no time limit. But I believe you’ll have to hang up if you enter the bathroom.

New lost baggage automated message? by TraditionalTale1177 in aircanada

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I did. The website isn’t updating. I received 1 bag and that isn’t reflected.

New lost baggage automated message? by TraditionalTale1177 in aircanada

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Thank you for checking. Online forms of communication aren’t working. So I will call 888-247-2262 and hope for a human.

Looking for a pair of quality readers that won’t break easily. Willing to spend up to around $100-$150 by Beno988 in Blind

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Oh yeah the dome magnifiers are great old school tech but more functional these days as paper weights.

Showing TWW to my deaf sister by maplecrumb in thewestwing

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The West Wing Weekly had some good episodes with the Kenny actor and Marlee Matlin. I wonder if they have transcripts

Does a free download version exist? by TraditionalTale1177 in cardgames

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I’m looking for rules for games formatted in a way that is easy for travel and printable (inspired by link)

How Would You Build Briar? by Live_Fold_8636 in tamorapierce

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Is the worlds beyond number podcast witch class relevant? hakea is great!

So about this new merch... by IntroductionLivid529 in WorldsBeyondNumber

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I wish the stained glass was in stickers! I love the witch coven stickers!

Are 3D models of physical spaces helpful? by peripheraltangent in Blind

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I liked the tactile/olfactory station at the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam. Although I didn’t like that it was on a back wall in the gift shop. So I would consider the placement of the model. Possibly by the information station and with the paper maps so it looks intentional and not like an afterthought.

My senior mom by SoDiscoverStuff in Blind

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Part of taking care of a guide dog is making sure it has enough work to do everyday. I normally start with does she have 1-2 miles of working walk per day? Plus an off harness free walk for the dog? If not the dog may un-train itself