Boundless Assistive Technology offers beginning, intermediate or advanced education and training to further the knowledge and capabilities of individual using assistive technology. Our comprehensive training is offered as on-site or remote opportunities in hourly increments.
Each training session:
is customized based on the needs of the assistive technology user and their particular learning style and skill
is designed with an organized approach to taking notes and reinforcing critical points
includes real-world applications and hands-on experience
Our App Training Services may include, but are not limited to the following options:
an overview of the mobile device the app will be used on
setting up a mobile device and the corresponding Google Play or iTunes account
in-depth demonstration of the chosen applications including overview of main menu, features, customization capabilities, and real world application
BARD Mobile: Braille and Audio Reading Download
The BARD Mobile app provides access to braille and talking books directly from the NLS Braille and Audio Reading Download (BARD). BARD contains nearly 70,000 books, magazines, and music scores in audio and braille formats, with new selections added daily.
With BARD Mobile, you can play the audio materials on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch. If your device is connected to a refreshable braille display through Bluetooth, you can also read the braille materials available on BARD.
BlindSquare
BlindSquare is a safe, reliable, and accessible GPS solution for those who are blind or visually impaired. It describes the environment, announces points of interest and street intersections as you travel. In conjunction with free, third-party navigation apps it is a powerful solution providing most of the information blind and visually impaired people need to travel independently.
Digit-Eyes
Digit-Eyes is a unique iPhone app that enables people who are visually-impaired or who have problems reading to identify items using their iPhone, iPod or iPad. Digit-Eyes reads manufacturer's UPC and EAN code and tells you the product name, a full description, usage instructions and ingredients, in 10 languages. Using Digit-Eyes, inexpensive off-the-shelf office supplies and a standard inkjet or laser printer, you'll be able to record audio labels or make text labels that are read aloud by your phone.
DocuScan Plus
DocuScan Plus makes it easy to scan, read, save, and email printed material and PDF documents. You can also convert your documents to DAISY, MP3, braille, or large print, or even send them to your Amazon Kindle. DocuScan Plus extends the power of accessibility anywhere beyond the Internet to the print world.
KNFB Reader
The KNFB Reader converts printed text into high quality speech to provide accurate, fast, and efficient access to both single and multiple page documents with the tap of a button on the iPhone. Picture accuracy is facilitated by a Field of View Report, Automatic Page Detection, and Tilt Control.
Capture pictures of virtually any type of printed text, including mail, receipts, class handouts, memos and many other documents. Proprietary document analysis technology determines the words and reads them aloud to the user with high quality text-to-speech and Braille access. Individuals with print disabilities will benefit from the synchronized speech and text highlighting capabilities.
LookTel Reader
LookTel Reader recognizer allows those persons having visual impairments or blindness to identify cans, packages, ID or credit cards, DVDs, and similar items. Customers can store images of objects in a library or database, and then point the iPhone's camera at an object and the phone will recognize and describe the item instantly. A barcode scanner is included to provide additional labeling help.
Recognition happens instantly, in real-time, without having to hold the camera still to capture a photo, then wait for a result. Recognizer can be used at any location, anytime, as the app needs no internet connection.
TapTapSee
TapTapSee is designed to help the blind and visually impaired identify objects they encounter in their daily lives. Simply double tap the screen to take a photo of anything, at any angle, and hear the app speak the identification back to you via spoken identification through VoiceOver.
Voice Dream Reader
Voice Dream Reader is a widely acclaimed desktop-class app that reads articles, documents and books out loud. With advanced text-to-speech and a highly configurable visual layout, it can be tailored to suit every reading style and level.
