Exploring Assistive Technology: Innovative Solutions for Low Vision/Blind Users | Irie AT Showcase

Join us as we dive into the world of assistive technology with Jeff from Irie AT, a distributor of cutting-edge products for the visually impaired. From Braille displays to portable video magnifiers, Jeff showcases the latest advancements in accessibility tools. Discover the Clover Book Pro XL with its dual-screen functionality and the compact Clover Note HD. Explore Euro Braille's Braille displays and note takers, revolutionizing accessibility with European quality and U.S. pricing. Plus, get an exclusive look at Vision International's Read Easy Evolve Max and the innovative COAST "Camera on a stick". Don't miss out on these life-changing solutions! #AssistiveTech #Accessibility #LowVision #Braille #Innovation #IrieAT #VisionInternational

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[chrisjohnston]

I've had my cloverbrook Pro XL for a few weeks now and I've put it through the paces. It is a solid performing machine that has surpassed my expectations. Tech support was very helpful add knowledgeable great company, great products!

[tizmehere]

The availability of video magnifiers and the multiple functions available are increasing constantly. It is a sad situation that prices do not seem to go down much. Basically the majority of the technology has been available for many years and I assume (I know, I know, not a good thing to do) it is the individual patents that keeps the prices out of the reach for so many visually impaired individuals. Compare the cost drops in large screen televisions with ever increasing display quality. I realize I’m preaching to the choir here. Thanks for letting me vent just a bit. Thank you so much for providing the opportunity to see the products. I live in Florida so this summer is the Super Bowl for blind people who live in Florida with both major conventions being here!

[OscarMedina-xnki]

I am legally blind and the technology is super advanced

[Pierceb]

Your videos are really helpful to the community. I especially like your videos on the trade shows that sow the variety of products available along with all the technological innovation that offers new innovations and solutions.
Perhaps you could produce a video about finding financial resources or those who need financial assistance to acquire these devices etc.

[abdullahak]

The camera on a stick seemed really cool!
Would've helped so much in school i used a monocular called a telescope this seems so much better and convenient!

[MissouriMatt]

Also, when they were demonstrating "Parralax correction". The user has to have enough vision to realize that this is an issue, rather than someone who can see the issue demonstrating the feature.

So many times. "This device has this cool feature that can do this." It is "How does the device help the user realize what they are seeing, without the user having to decide if they are missing something."

Best example is learning how to use your monocular.

Assume you can't see or identify anything, until you try with your monocular.

[MissouriMatt]

Even at the end with the "Readeasy Evolve Max". The sighted person is zooming way out and demonstrating the device. No one with a visual impairment is going to be able to see that, or even care, since they can't tell what is going on

Wayfinding on these devices needs to focus on how the visually impaired person interacts with the device, not the sighted person who is demonstrating it, since it really isn't for them.

[emrilbennett]

It’s going to be a busy summer conference season, for sure

[doctorcaballero]

I would love to know what the extra large touchscreen was in the final segment of this? Unfortunately not mentioned but I feel it would be incredibly useful for my specific needs

[MissouriMatt]

I want to see actual visually impaired users demonstrating these devices.
Watching sighted people wrestle with the device is not encouraging.
I wanna see someone who can't see so well, use the thing, and see how comfortable they are showing off the features and reconfiguring the physical aspects of the device.

[MissouriMatt]

"4 megapixel at 30 frames per second" is not a selling point to any camera device in 2024

[robertbowling]

My wife is legally blind. I wish I could afford this kind of technology for her. I know how much it would help her.

[TheScratchingKiwi]

It blows my mind that with all of these assistive technologies, there is no mention of price. Disabled people are some of the poorest people in every country; how are they supposed to pay for these things?

Where are the thousands of USD to pay for this stuff coming from?

[mrbootedcowby]

Why is there no device that does everything a CCTV magnifier will do along with the software that can be used with a laptop