Talking thermostats are designed to announce the temperature in a loud, clear voice. They’re especial useful for anyone with visual impairments. With the simple push of a button, you’ll know the temperature of your home and will have access to easy automatic programming, allowing you to minimize utility costs and maximize the comfort of your […]
6 Best Talking Body Weight Scales
Talking scales are a useful type of assistive technology; talking scales exist in various sizes and can assist the blind in maintaining a healthy body weight and in providing the weight of household items (such as carry-on luggage.) Talking scales designed for kitchen use can be used to weigh ingredients when cooking, we’ll discuss those […]
8 Best Talking Clocks
Talking clocks are a very useful form of assistive technology for the visually impaired; these clocks tell the time verbally through the touch of a button. They are available in many forms, ranging from tiny key chain clocks to bedside table clocks to digital touchscreen clocks that could easily be mistaken for an iPad. Many […]
4 Best Braille Typewriters
The braille typewriter is a form of assistive technology for the blind, featuring six keys that correspond to each of the six dots of the braille code. Like a manual typewriter, paper is inserted into the machine. Typing causes raised braille dots on the paper, which can be read with the fingers. Our Top Pick […]
5 Best Braille Printers and Embossers
A braille printer, also known as a braille embosser, is an impact device that creates tactile dots on sturdy paper, making written documents accessible to the blind. Braille embossers are different from braille label makers, which are specifically used to make braille labels which often help a blind person identify various household objects (i.e. two […]
