The SCAT Expo was a big hit. There were a number of vendors and exhibitors there, all showing off some of the latest technology and services available currently. I was proud to exhibit the CDR Library's services (see photo above) and am happy to report that nearly 40 new patrons signed up to receive the newsletter and hopefully use the collection and informational services. Moreover, I enjoyed networking and getting to see some of the latest and greatest in the way of assistive technology. Based on a recommendation by Dr. Rotholz, I went and requested a demonstration of the new Mobile Reader cell phone that knfbReading Technologies, Inc., has out. The product was truly amazing! Below is a write-up from some of the literature that was available.
"The Mobile Reader Product Line from knfbReading Technologies, Inc., is a major advancement in portability and functionality of print access for the blind, the vision impaired and those with reading difficulties.
The knfbReader Mobile and kReader Mobile software packages run on a multifunction cell phone that allow the user to read mail, receipts, handouts and many other documents wherever the user happens to be. This is a truly pocket-sized solution to reading on the go.
The Mobile Reader Product Line:
- Reads most printed documents, from letters and memos to pages in a book
- Reads address labels and package information and instructions
- Easily recognizes U.S. currency
- Displays each sentence visually and highlights each word as it is read
- Stores thousands of pages using easily obtainable flash memory
- Transfers text files to and from computers or Braille note takers
- Adjusts reading speed to suit user’s preference."
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