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From all of us here at Top Tech Tidbits we would like to extend to you our sincerest thanks, and most heartfelt gratitude for your support. Top Tech Tidbits is a sponsor, advertiser and reader supported publication.
Your sponsorships, in tandem with advertiser and reader support, are critical for us to be able to continue to offer free and unbiased access technology news and trends to thousands of blind, low vision, deaf, hard of hearing, deafblind, neurodivergent and/or disabled professionals, educators and enthusiasts, all over the world, each week.
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⬆︎ 28.) Sponsor: GuideLights and Gadgets
Director, http://www.GuideLightsAndGadgets.us
Sponsorship Began: June 25, 2024 📅️
Sponsorship Ended: March 25, 2025 📅️
Website: http://www.guidelightsandgadgets.us/ 🌐️
For Gadgets and Leather Contact Barry at:
Phone: (617) 969-7500 📱️
Email: bscheur.gadgetsandtech@gmail.com 📧️
For All Things Dog Contact Kae at:
Phone: (781) 286-1696 📱️
Email: guidelightdogs@gmail.com 📧️
About: Our Scope of Products: We specialize in 3 lines of products, all intended to assist in access to adaptive electronics, enhance experiences for guide dog teams, and offer practical solutions for organization and travel with a variety of leather bags, pouches, and backpacks. Then there are the random products that are included, just for fun! We enjoy working with our customers 1-on-1 to their money is well spent and not wasted on something they may not use. In thinking about our customers and whether we will carry a product our guiding motto is that it must be: practical, affordable, simple, tested, and accessible (the pasta principle) and it seems to work very well.
What We Do: We bring our business either via zoom, phone, or to your conference or convention, to give each customer a chance for questions and where possible, "hands on" evaluation of the merchandise. Kae and I test and use each product as blind users before we put it in our catalog. In the case of products for guide and service dogs, our own three guides, Thor, Debra and Melody, are engaged in the process of evaluating the usefulness, durability, and/or fun of the product. We want each of our products to be useful, accessible, affordable, and, whenever possible, fun! Our inventory is constantly changing, so a visit to us is never the same experience twice!
⬆︎ 27.) Sponsor: Perkins School for the Blind
Sponsorship Began: December 18, 2024 📅️
Sponsorship Ended: February 18, 2025 📅️
Website: https://perkins.org/ 🌐️
About: At Perkins School for the Blind, we transform lives by helping children with disabilities find their place in the world. As a leader in education for children with visual impairments and multiple disabilities — including deafblindness, Cerebral/Cortical Visual Impairment (CVI), and CHARGE syndrome — we provide services tailored to every need, from infancy to adulthood. Our innovative programs include day and residential options, virtual transition programming, direct services in public schools and much more.
Since 1829, we've empowered children and young adults with the education, confidence, and skills to reach their full potential. On our vibrant, historic 38-acre campus near Boston, students thrive in a dynamic environment, building social skills, forging lasting connections, and embracing school traditions. Our experts implement the Expanded Core Curriculum, delivering customized instruction in academics, independent living, technology, and vocational training.
Perkins' impact extends beyond campus with itinerant teachers providing services across New England, a Transition Center preparing students nationwide for college and the workforce, and CVI Now equipping parents with crucial tools, knowledge, and community.
Globally, Perkins-trained educators are changing lives in almost 100 countries.
Discover more at Perkins.org or contact Admissions@Perkins.org 📧️ today.
What We Do | Who We Are | Resources and Stories | How to Help
⬆︎ 26.) Sponsor: Biped.ai
Sponsorship Began: January 25, 2024 📅️
Sponsorship Ended: January 25, 2025 📅️
Website: https://biped.ai/ 🌐️
Email: hello@biped.ai 📧️
Get Your Biped: European and US orders (including Switzerland) can already be dispatched (usual production and shipping time is 9 weeks). Biped is only available in Europe and in the US for now, but we are expanding the list of supporting countries quickly.
Check Out The Demo: Check out the Biped.ai video demo here.About: Biped.ai is an innovative company that specializes in creating advanced mobility aids for people with vision loss. Their flagship product is the biped smart harness, a groundbreaking device designed to aid visually impaired individuals in navigating their surroundings with greater ease and safety.
Company Overview: Biped.ai operates under the umbrella of Fusion Lab Technologies Sàrl, a company based in Switzerland. The company was established with a commitment to enhancing mobility and independence for those with vision impairments. Biped.ai has made significant strides in this field by leveraging cutting-edge technology and artificial intelligence.
Product Description: The biped smart harness is a lightweight (900 grams) and wearable device designed to be worn on the shoulders. It's equipped with three cameras positioned on the left side of the chest, a battery located behind the neck, and a small computer on the right side of the chest. These components work in tandem to provide a self-driving car-like experience for pedestrians.
The harness is capable of detecting a wide range of obstacles, including holes, branches, traffic signs, pedestrians, bicycles, and electric scooters. It utilizes artificial intelligence to predict collision risks and provides auditory warnings through Bluetooth headphones. These warnings are issued as short "beeps" to alert the user of potential dangers. Additionally, the device is equipped with GPS functionality to offer turn-by-turn navigation instructions, which are also relayed through the headphones.
Features and Functionality:
Obstacle Detection: The harness uses its cameras to scan a 170-degree field of view, functioning effectively both day and night. It can identify various obstacles and provides auditory warnings to the user.
GPS Navigation: The device integrates GPS to deliver navigation instructions and is capable of detecting crosswalks and traffic lights for enhanced navigation support.
Design: Weighing just 900 grams, the biped is designed for comfort and ease of use. It is worn on the shoulders, with strategically placed components for optimal functionality.
⬆︎ 25.) Sponsor: Four Bad Eyes Podcast
Sponsorship Began: May 30, 2024 📅️
Sponsorship Ended: December 30, 2024 📅️
Website: https://www.fourbadeyes.com/ 🌐️
Email: podcast@fourbadeyes.com 📧️
About: Two blind dudes collide to bring you an entirely different perspective on life. Dan Mancina, a Professional Blind Skateboarder who lost his vision at age 22, and Anthony Ferraro, a Paralympic hopeful on the Road to Paris 2024 who was born blind team up to bring you the backbone of the Four Bad Eyes podcast. Accompanied by hilarious short-form videos the podcast brings new life and perspective to anyone searching for hope or just a simple laugh. Join us as we enter our second year of podcasting. New episodes every Sunday late late night. Keep pushing and one love!
Donate: Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anthony-ferraro65/support.
TikTok (133.4K): https://www.tiktok.com/@fourbadeyes
YouTube (4.28K): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZrlpwAc7W68j68iP0dQraA
Instagram (103K): https://www.instagram.com/fourbadeyes/
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6uredZcxfMba2S84G38mob
RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/db16ff7c/podcast/rss
⬆︎ 24.) Sponsor: Humanware
Sponsorship Began: February 4, 2021 📅️
Sponsorship Ended: December 20, 2024 📅️
Website: http://humanware.com/ 🌐️
Phone (Asia): +61 2 9686 2600 📱️
Phone (Australia): +61 2 9686 2600 📱️
Phone (Canada): +1 888 723-7273 📱️
Phone (Europe): +44 1933 415 800 📱️
Phone (International): +44 1933 415 800 📱️
Phone (Ireland): +01 8307033 📱️
Phone (New Zealand): +027 700 1674 📱️
Phone (United Kingdom): +01933 415800 📱️
Phone (United States): +1 800 722-3393 📱️
YouTube Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VRWVYiggn-w 🎥️
About: HumanWare is the global leader in assistive technology for people who are blind or have low vision. HumanWare offers a wide range of innovative products, including the BrailleNote Touch, first Google certified braille tablet, the iOS compatible Brailliant braille displays, Victor Reader®, the world's leading family of digital audiobook players, the unique Prodigi® family of desktop and portable vision and reading systems, and the ultra-portable explore line of electronic handheld magnifier.
⬆︎ 23.) Sponsor: Braille Works
Sponsorship Began: November 17, 2023 📅️
Sponsorship Ended: November 17, 2024 📅️
Website: https://brailleworks.com/ 🌐️
Email: info@brailleworks.com 📧️
Phone: +1 (813) 654-4050 📱️
About: Dedicated to making the world a more readable place, Braille Works is one of the nation's leading providers of reading materials for people who are blind, visually impaired, or reading impaired. Making The World A More Readable Place™ has been our mission from day one. We are creative and innovative because our customers expect it.
Your projects are given careful consideration to make every page easy to read and handle. This gives your blind and visually impaired customers the respect and independence they rightly deserve. At Braille Works, attention to detail drives everything we do. From the layout of your braille document to the format of a large print document, the scripting of an audio document, or the full compliance and accessibility of your PDF, we seek to exceed the expectations of your customers.
Products and Services: 508 Compliance | Audio | Braille | Large Print
Industries We Serve: Government Agencies | Banking & Financial | Translation Agencies | Healthcare & Insurance | Restaurants | Utilities
Request A Quote: Contact Braille Works today to discuss your project. We welcome the opportunity to discuss your specific needs and the quality solutions we provide. Click here to get started or call us today at +1 (813) 654-4050 📱️.
Social: Facebook | LinkedIn | Instagram | X (Formerly Twitter) | YouTube
⬆︎ 22.) Sponsor: Echobatix
Sponsorship Began: July 20, 2023 📅️
Sponsorship Ended: October 20, 2024 📅️
Website: https://echobatix.com/ 🌐️
App: Download the Echobatix Lite App from the Apple App Store here.
App Training Videos: https://www.echobatix.com/training/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@echobatix.inc/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@echobatix
About: The free Echobatix Lite app for iPhone offers text accessibility within reach. Read touch screens at your fingertip and read text on objects in your hand. This free app uses technology from the Echobatix subscription app already in the App Store.
We combine hand detection with optical character recognition so that you can interact quickly with text. No WiFi or cell connection is required. Our quick intro video for Echobatix Lite is on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/VswO3vB0oCQ.
If you have difficulty reading text, or if you find touch screens and product labels completely inaccessible, give the Echobatix Lite app a try. The app supports large fonts and VoiceOver. You can provide feedback from within the app itself. We'd love to read your suggestions!
To download and try the free Echobatix Lite app, click this link: https://apple.co/47j1WLo.
⬆︎ 21.) Sponsor: Access Tech Live
Sponsorship Began: December 23, 2021 📅️
Sponsorship Ended: September 23, 2024 📅️
Website: https://accesstechlive.com/ 🌐️
Email: feedback@accesstechlive.com 📧️
YouTube: https://youtube.com/@accesstechlive 🎥️
Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3BQmUTl
About: Formerly Double Tap TV, Access Tech Live is a weekly tech show on AMI-TV, (also available on CBC Gem in Canada and YouTube).
Join hosts Steven Scott (@blindguytech) and Marc Aflalo (@marcaflalo) each week as they help viewers better understand how technology can assist them in their everyday lives.
Its tech from an accessible point of view! The show features interviews with some of the biggest names in consumer tech and features up and coming companies and services.
Facebook: https://facebook.com/accesstechlive
X (Formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/accesstechlive
Instagram: https://instagram.com/accesstechlive
LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/accesstechlive
⬆︎ 20.) Sponsor: Sterling Adaptives, LLC
Sponsorship Began: March 9, 2023 📅️
Sponsorship Ended: May 24, 2024 📅️
Website: https://sterlingadaptives.com/ 🌐️
Shop: https://sterlingadaptives.com/collections/vision-products
Phone: (415) 878-2922 📱️
Email: info@sterlingadaptives.com 📧️
Hours: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday, Pacific Standard Time
Social: Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | Instagram
About: Based in California, Sterling Adaptives supplies the most technologically advanced equipment and software currently available. We serve those who are blind or have visual impairment and also others with disabilities.
We have a showroom in Santa Rosa and can also meet in the comfort of your home. We supply a full range of computer hardware, software, peripherals, and assistive technology products. We are able to provide demonstrations, installations, troubleshooting, and ongoing product training.
We work with private individuals, non-profit agencies, private organizations, educational establishments, and commercial enterprises. We help our customers fully realize their potential.
We are known for providing you and your clients with the standards of service that you demand and that result in the right product at the right time and with the right backup service.
We look forward to hearing from you and being afforded the opportunity to show you just how Sterling our service is!
⬆︎ 19.) Sponsor: Hable
Sponsorship Began: November 16, 2023 
Sponsorship Ended: April 6, 2024
Website: https://www.iamhable.com/ 🌐️
About: At Hable we empower people with visual impairment in the digital world.
Inclusivity at the core and innovation at the fingertips.
Our keyboard for the blind has redefined cellphone and tablet experiences and accessibility for over 5,000 visually impaired people globally.
Hable is an external keyboard designed to make using a smartphone simpler and more convenient for those with visual impairments, allowing for easy operation and accessibility.
Order:
Ready to experience the convenience and accessibility of Hable for yourself? Order Hable today at:
Amazon in the USA: https://amzn.to/3MEvLN5 | Other Countries: https://bit.ly/3sq4kjz.
Website: Home | Experiences | Tips and Tricks | Support | Order Hable
Social: Facebook | Instagram | X (Formerly Twitter) | YouTube | LinkedIn
⬆︎ 18.) Sponsor: AYES.ai
Sponsorship Began: March 16, 2023
Sponsorship Ended: March 16, 2024
Website: https://ayes.ai/ 🌐️
App: Download the OKO App from the Apple App Store here.
Email: hello@ayes.ai 📧️
About: AYES was founded by three experienced AI engineers that are defining autonomous navigation for blind and visually impaired people.
AYES.ai is the creator of the OKO App.
Simply point the back camera of the phone towards the intersection that you want to cross and the OKO application will instantly detect the traffic light and inform the user through audio and haptic feedback.
The OKO application can provide multiple services for your company, city or your country, all independent of physical infrastructure. This can increase your accessibility to 100%, overnight. OKO provides an accessible traffic light at every intersection. And, best of all, all OKO data is completely anonymized, ensuring your personal privacy at all times.
The OKO app is fully independent from infrastructure and does not require a Wi-Fi or Cellular connection to operate at full capacity. The algorithm runs locally on your device, meaning that it works consistently and reliably every single time. The application has been trained on more than 150,000 images and continues to improve. Download the app today.
⬆︎ 17.) Sponsor: Clusiv
Sponsorship Began: June 9, 2022
Sponsorship Ended: January 25, 2024
Website: https://clusiv.io/ 🌐
About: As there are many challenges people in the blind community face in employment and education, Clusiv has built the world's first e-learning platform designed for the blind to provide the training, tools, and resources needed to remove barriers to the modern workforce. Our courses teach you occupational and technology skills you need towards employment. Plus, we are working to connect our graduates to internship and job opportunities. Our courses are remote, self-paced, and we provide support throughout your whole journey through our student success team, and even provide lifetime access to our courses so you can keep up to date as technology evolves. You can request Clusiv training through your vocational rehabilitation counselor and fill out the form in the link below on our website. If you are a counselor wanting to learn more about Clusiv for your clients, or an employer looking to hire Clusiv graduates, click the respective link below and fill out a form to get more info.
➜ Person Looking To Enroll In Clusiv Courses
➜ Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Looking To Learn More About Clusiv For Their Clients
➜ Employer Looking To Hire Clusiv Graduates
⬆︎ 16.) Sponsor: Wordvoyance
Sponsorship Began: August 3, 2023
Sponsorship Ended: November 3, 2023
Website: https://www.themisgames.com/wordvoyance/ 🌐
About: Wordvoyance is a multiplayer crossword-building game similar to Scrabble and Words With Friends.
It has been carefully crafted to be playable by everyone, and it includes multiple accessibility features for people with blindness and other disabilities.
For players with unhindered sight, the game will play exactly as you expect. You can drag and drop tiles to form words on the board and rack up points.
For everyone else, the game is fully compatible with popular screen readers and can be played with a number of different input methods including keyboards, assistive technology, and even game controllers.
Play Game (Web Browser): https://www.themisgames.com/wordvoyance/menu
Play Game (iOS App Store): https://apps.apple.com/us/app/wordvoyance/id1672135719
Play Game (Google Play Store): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.exceptionullgames.wordvoyance
Play Game (Other): For iOS users outside of our soft launch regions you can download the app via Apple's TestFlight Store at: https://testflight.apple.com/join/UsNLOulZ
Game Manual: https://www.themisgames.com/wordvoyance/manual
⬆︎ 15.) Sponsor: LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired Adaptations Online Store
Sponsorship Began: October 1, 2020
Sponsorship Ended: October 1, 2023
Website: https://adaptations.org/ 🌐
Toll Free: (888) 400-8933 📱️
Local: (415) 694-7301 📱️
About: Founded in 1902, San Francisco's LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired promotes the independence, equality and self-reliance of people who are blind or have low vision. Adaptations is your online go-to for tools, technology, and accessible solutions for blind and visually impaired people.
⬆︎ 14.) Sponsor: American Printing House (APH)
Sponsorship Began: July 2nd 2020
Sponsorship Ended: July 2nd 2023
Website: https://www.aph.org/ 🌐
Toll Free and Customer Support: (800) 223-1839 📱️
Phone: (512) 895-2405 📱️
Fax: (512) 899-2284 ░
YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/WENRlCNDsxQ 🎥
Free Apps & Actions from APH: https://www.aph.org/free-apps-from-aph/ 📱
About: Since 1858, the American Printing House for the Blind has operated in Louisville, Kentucky as the world's largest nonprofit organization, creating accessible learning experiences through educational, workplace, and independent living products and services for people who are blind and visually impaired. APH believes that the future belongs to everyone. By offering innovative products and services, APH opens up a door of opportunities for lifelong independence and success.
⬆︎ 13.) Sponsor: Blind in Mind, The Braille Superstore
Sponsorship Began: June 30th 2022
Sponsorship Ended: June 30th 2023
Website: http://www.braillebookstore.com/ 🌐
Phone (Toll Free): (800) 987-1231 📱️
Fax (Toll Free): (800) 985-1231 ░
Email: Sales@BrailleBookstore.com 📧️
Hours: 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday through Friday, Pacific Standard Time.
About: Welcome to Blind in Mind, The Braille Superstore. We have been supplying products to blind people and their families since 1999. We offer thousands of Braille books, toys, games, kitchen aids, and talking products. We have unbeatable prices, fast, free shipping, and great customer service! We have tons of Braille books and cool products to choose from; so grab a cup of coffee, relax, and we'll give you a quick tour:
Products:
➜ Timekeeping
➜ Housewares
➜ On The Go
➜ Low Vision Products
➜ Toys and Games
➜ Gift Shop
➜ Braille Workshop
➜ Braille Bookstore
➜ Greeting Cards
➜ Copy Center
➜ Computer Lab
➜ Popular Products
➜ New Products
If you need some fresh ideas or have questions, you can also check out our Shopping Guides.
⬆︎ 12.) Sponsor: APH ConnectCenter
Sponsorship Began: March 4th 2021
Sponsorship Ended: March 4th 2023
Website: https://aphconnectcenter.org/ 🌐
Email: connectcenter@aph.org 📧️
APH ConnectCenter Information and Referral Line:
(800) 232-5463 📱️
Hours: Monday - Friday from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM ET
Facebook (CareerConnect) | Facebook (FamilyConnect) | Facebook (VisionAware) | Twitter | YouTube
About: The APH ConnectCenter offers curated advice and resources to assist children, parents, adults, and job seekers who are blind or visually impaired, and their associated professionals, leading to greater independence and success in their lives.
⬆︎ 11.) Sponsor: Dolphin Computer Access
Sponsorship Began: June 9th 2022
Sponsorship Ended: March 9th 2023
Website: https://yourdolphin.com/ 🌐
Sales: https://yourdolphin.com/contact
Support: https://yourdolphin.com/contact/support
Locate a Dolphin Dealer: https://yourdolphin.com/contact/dealer/locate
About: Dolphin designs and builds software that empowers people who are blind or partially sighted to read, work and communicate.
We are committed to creating assistive technology that makes workplaces, classrooms and the home accessible and usable for people with visual impairments.
Dolphin assistive technology products are designed to improve accessibility and independence on computers, for people with a wide range of vision impairments. This includes screen readers for people who are blind, magnification and audio products for people who have partial sight and low vision.
Dolphin also develops technology to assist a neurodiverse range of readers. Accessible reading technology from Dolphin is used by book lovers and students with dyslexia, ADHD and autism, in addition to other print impairments. It provides a way to access books from accessible libraries around the world.
Dolphin Products
Dolphin Computer Access designs and develops software that enables users to read and access information at home, at work and throughout their education.
Dolphin assistive technology products include: SuperNova | GuideConnect | EasyReader | EasyConverter Express | Publisher | ScreenReader.
Each Dolphin product empowers users with visual impairments to use computers independently, in ways that suit their sight and experience with technology.
⬆︎ 10.) Sponsor: That Real Blind Tech Show
Sponsorship Began: August 11th 2022
Sponsorship Ended: February 11th 2023
Website: https://blindtechshow.com/ 🌐
Email: ThatRealBlindTechShow@gmail.com 📧️
Social: Facebook Page | Facebook Group | Twitter
Listen: Apple Podcasts | Audible | Google Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube
Hosts: Brian Fischler | Ed Plumacher | Allison Meloy | Jenine Stanley
Goals: We want to educate you on the latest tech for the blindness community. You'll learn what is worth keeping and what you need to return. Our goals are: To inform, inspire and educate our audience. Feature guests and products that bring you value. Continuously improve and deliver the best content.
About: A podcast discussing the good & bad of assistive technology for the low vision & totally blind. No longer focused on just Apple VoiceOver technology. That Real Blind Tech show covers all the fantastic talking tech and gadgets out there for the low vision and blindness community. Common topics include Apple's VoiceOver, JAWS, Microsoft Narrator, NVDA, Amazon Alexa and VoiceView, Google Assistant and Android. Basically, if a device can talk to you, we are going to be talking about it. That Real Blind Tech Show will not only educate you, but it will also make you laugh. Listeners are encouraged to not use treadmills or drink hot coffee while listening to our show, or accidents can and have occurred. Dishes have been broken while listening to That Real Blind Tech Show, and while we are responsible for the laughs, we are in no way responsible for the injuries or bills that pile up. Remember to keep it Real and also don't believe anything you hear on That Real Blind Tech Show.
Home | Episodes | Blog | Contact | Subscribe
⬆︎ 9.) Sponsor: Blind Mice Mega Mall
Sponsorship Began: September 23rd 2021
Sponsorship Ended: December 23rd 2022
Website: https://www.blindmicemegamall.com/ 🌐
Blind Mice Order Center Phone: (866) 922-8877 📱️
Blind Mice Order Center Hours: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM CST/CDT (GMT-5) Monday through Friday
Mall Directory of Stores: https://www.blindmicemegamall.com/bmm/shop/Directory 🛒
Join The Today's Cheese Newsletter: Join the Today's Cheese newsletter to get Members' Only sales & Unadvertised Specials from the merchants at Blind Mice Mega Mall. You can save money with these unadvertised specials! Send an email to: TodaysCheese+Subscribe@Groups.io 📧️
Blind Mice Swap Shop: Sell, Swap, and Buy. The Mice receive calls everyday asking if we buy or sell used or unwanted items. The Mice don't sell used products but to help our members, we created the Blind Mice Swap Shop! The Blind Mice Swap Shop is the place for Sellers, Traders, & Buyers to find each other! Do you ... have something you don't want anymore... Post it for sale on the Blind Mice Swap Shop. Got something you just don't use... Post it for sale on the Blind Mice Swap Shop. Got something new to sell... Post it for sale on the Blind Mice Swap Shop. Provide a service that might be helpful to other Blind and Visually Impaired folks... Post it to the Blind Mice Swap Shop. Have an announcement about an upcoming event beneficial to the Blind & Visually Impaired Community... Post it to the Blind Mice Swap Shop. Joining the Blind Mice Swap Shop is free and as easy as sending an email to: BlindMiceSwapShop+Subscribe@Groups.io 📧️
About: Welcome to Blind Mice Mega Mall! The Mall with the Blind In Mind! Blind Mice Mega Mall is designed for use with a screen reader and low vision software for visually impaired shoppers. Each store is an independent business owned / managed by a member of the Blind / Low Vision Community. Please browse & shop the merchants at Blind Mice Mega Mall. You will find great items and unique offerings from our merchants. You help the Blind Community every time you make a purchase from any of the merchants at Blind Mice Mega Mall. Every purchase made at Blind Mice Mega Mall gives back to the Blind and Visually Impaired Community. Proceeds from sales fund the MouseHole Scholarship Program, the Cooking In The Dark Show and The Movie Vault. Blind Mice Mega Mall accepts American Express, Discover, Mastercard, Visa, PayPal, Checks, and Money Orders. Purchase Orders From State Agencies are also welcome.
⬆︎ 8.) Sponsor: Be My Eyes
Lead Contact: Will Butler, VP of Community
Sponsorship Began: November 5th 2020
Sponsorship Ended: November 5th 2021
Website: https://www.bemyeyes.com/ 🌐
Download The App (iOS):
Be My Eyes for iOS - From the Apple App Store 📱
Download The App (Android):
Be My Eyes for Android - From the Google Play Store 📱
About: Be My Eyes is a free mobile app that allows anyone who needs video support to get assistance from a dynamic range of volunteers and company customer support professionals from around the world. With more than 4 million volunteers and dozens of companies offering on-demand visual interpretation and support, Be My Eyes is a free, unlimited way to bridge gaps and get access to whatever information you need — 24 hours a day, seven days a week, in any language. Download the app today from the Apple App Store or Google Play.
⬆︎ XX.) Sponsor: Dean Martineau
Editor, Top Tech Tidbits Newsletter
Sponsorship Began: June 4th 2020
Sponsorship Ended: August 26th 2021
Website: https://www.toptechtidbits.com/ 🌐
About: Dean Martineau is the Founder and a former Contributing Editor to the Top Tech Tidbits Newsletter.
⬆︎ 6.) Sponsor: Dolphin Computer Access
Sponsorship Began: January 28th 2021
Sponsorship Ended: July 28th 2021
Website: https://yourdolphin.com/ 🌐
Phone (USA & Canada): +1 (866) 797-5921 📱️
Phone (UK, Europe & Asia): +44 01905 754577 📱️
Phone (Nordic & Baltic Contries): +46 0515 82175 📱️
Download a FREE 30-Day Trial of GuideConnect
GuideConnect Trial
Download a FREE 30-Day Trial of SuperNova
SuperNova Trial
About: Dolphin Computer Access offers a wide array of solutions for students, people in the workforce, and at home who are blind, visually impaired or have dyslexia. Each product is purposefully designed to help users, with varying levels of technology experience, do everyday things EASILY on computers and tablets. Founded in 1986 and located in Worcester England, Dolphin has grown to become a global market leader worldwide.
⬆︎ 5.) Sponsor: Commtech USA
Sponsorship Began: April 22nd 2021
Sponsorship Ended: July 22nd 2021
Website: https://commtechusa.net/ 🌐
Phone: (833) 345-8324 📱️
About: Commtech USA, a division of Commtech LLC is a Phoenix based national assistive technology company, with locations in Bakersfield CA. We deliver unmatched information technology and assistive technology consultations, training and support. Founded in 2005 as a government vendor fulfilling a vast range of technology needs of federal and state government clients, Commtech USA has expanded to meet the needs of businesses as well as individuals, with office locations across the nation. No issue is too large or too small for our staff, Commtech USA is the on call technology staff you call when you have tried the rest but need the best!
Book an appointment with Commtech.
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Commtech USA for iOS - From the Apple App Store 📱
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Commtech USA for Android - From the Google Play Store 📱
⬆︎ 4.) Sponsor: John Panarese
Director, https://www.MacForTheBlind.com
Authorized Apple Business Affiliate
Apple Certified Support Professional
Apple Certified Trainer
Assistive Technology Consultant
Sponsorship Began: June 4th 2020
Sponsorship Ended: June 4th 2021
Website: https://www.macfortheblind.com/ 🌐
Donate Course Time: https://donorbox.org/macfortheblind ❤
Email: john@macfortheblind.com 📧️
About: Macfortheblind.com is a place specifically for blind people who are either users or potential users of Macintosh computers or iOS devices, such as the iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, iPod Nano, Apple Watch and Apple TV. I am a blind individual who has used the Mac ever since VoiceOver became available in OS 10.4 Tiger, and I own an iMac, Mac Mini, Mac Book Pro laptop computer, an iPhone 6S, an iPad Air, an Apple Watch and an Apple TV 4th Generation. In addition, I am an Authorized Apple Business Affiliate, and as an Apple Certified Support Professional and an Apple Certified Trainer, I offer training and technical support for individuals, agencies and organizations on the mac and all iDevices, as well as offering assistive technology consulting.
⬆︎ 3.) Sponsor: Vorail
Sponsorship Began: January 21st 2021
Sponsorship Ended: April 21st 2021
Website: https://www.vorail.com/toptechtidbits/ 🌐
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Vorail for Android - From the Google Play Store 📱
Mission: Vorail is the only platform in the world for the low vision and blind community where everybody can join conversations by voice on equal footing. Every day members of the Vorail community create ask-alls (questions) about life (news, health, technology, religion, sports and more) that allow us to see the world differently, and connect in a way that is deeper than 'liking' a photo. Vorail is an audio-only experience, voice is the window into a human soul. It does not matter if you are tall, short, wide, thin, white, or black when nobody sees your picture. Without the visuals, what counts is who you are, the person inside. That is the mission of Vorail, to create an extended family where we are judged for who we are, not what we look like.
⬆︎ 2.) Sponsor: Donna Jodhan
Author, Donna Jodhan Publications
President, Sterling Creations
President, Barrier Free Canada / Canada sans Barrieres
Sponsorship Began: June 4th 2020
Sponsorship Ended: April 8th 2021
Website: https://donnajodhan.com/ 🌐
Donate: https://donorbox.org/author-donna-jodhan ❤
About: My name is Donna J. Jodhan and I have been blind all my life, but that has not prevented me from living independently as someone who takes care of my own home and garden, travels regularly for my job, and runs my own business. I am an entrepreneur, blogger, author, audio mystery writer, advocate, podcaster, and law student. I enjoy cooking, ice skating, playing chess, composing on my electronic keyboard, and communicating with nature.
⬆︎ 1.) Sponsor: Sprint IP Relay
Sponsorship Began: October 22nd 2020
Sponsorship Ended: March 4th 2021
Website: https://www.sprintip.com/ 🌐
Email: scott.davert@t-mobile.com 📧️
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Sprint IP Relay for iOS - From the Apple App Store 📱
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Sprint IP Relay for Android - From the Google Play Store 📱
Accessibility Customer Care: (800) 676-3777 📱️
About: Sprint IP Relay allows people who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, DeafBlind or with a Speech Disability to make or receive phone calls using an internet connection, a computer, tablet or smartphone. Simply type what you want to say to the operator, the operator relays the message to the person you called and then types the caller's response back to you. This process is all done through text, so a user with a braille display, for example, would not need to see the screen or use their voice to communicate with the hearing caller. The Sprint IP Relay service is available at no charge for those who are eligible. Registration is required to verify an individual's identity and residency. If you are a person who is deaf, hard of hearing, DeafBlind or have a speech disability, you will qualify to register for the Sprint IP Relay Service. The user can call anyone at any time within the United States and its territories. Email scott.davert@t-mobile.com with any questions.
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