Category Archives: Transition

Government-funded free cell phone service

Posted on October 31, 2017 by kazr

Individuals who cannot afford to get a cellphone because of their financial situation may be eligible to receive free mobile phones and free service through part of a free government-funded program. The eligibility guidelines differ from state to state. However, … Continue reading →

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Smart cane (Smartcane)

Posted on April 30, 2017 by kazr

Canes for the blind are one of the necessities and mobility aids for the visually impaired. A blind person can travel with a cane and use the cane to detect obstacles on ground, but a cane cannot detect objects such … Continue reading →

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BLITAB – a Tactile tablet

Posted on January 31, 2017 by kazr

BLITAB is the world’s first tactile tablet for blind and visually impaired people (http://blitab.com).  The Austrian innovation team demonstrated the BLITAB at CES (Consumer Electronics Show) in Las Vegas on January 5 – 8, 2017.  In addition, the BLITAB was … Continue reading →

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Encouragement and Success

Posted on December 31, 2016 by kazr

Today is the last day of 2016 so instead of talking about technology, I would like to express my appreciation to the educators, rehabilitation counselors, practitioners, caregivers, parents, and their family members who are helping individuals with disabilities. I encourage … Continue reading →

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Smartglasses for the visually impaired

Posted on August 31, 2016 by kazr

A few years ago when a smart eyeglass product called Google Glass, a wearable computer with a head-mounted display, was introduced, many users liked the features such as taking clear high definition pictures and videos with their free hand, sending … Continue reading →

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What do you do now after you graduate?

Posted on April 5, 2010 by kazr

The number of high school students with disabilities who are planning to continue their education in postsecondary schools is increasing.  Some may seek to continue two- and four-year colleges and universities.  Others plan to enroll in vocational and career schools.  Of … Continue reading →

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