Tom is having issues using Last Pass with a screen reader. Leo says that he's heard that more than once, and Last Pass really needs to work on accessibility. In iOS .... go to settings, passwords and accounts, iCloud Keychain, enable autofill passwords.
Check out TechJV.Com, he may be able to help you figure it out.
Julian is an accessibility expert and he likes the Be My Eyes app. The EyeRa app is the paid version. It's also available on Android. He says that apps like these are a game-changer for blind people who need help using their phones to see the world around them. Check out Julian's website TechJV.com. He also says that being in contact with the American Foundation for the Blind can put people in touch with accessibility experts who can help.
Ed has an iPhone 7. He's blind and he relies on Siri to do everything he needs. Leo says that the iPhone is a great phone for the blind because of its accessibility features. Ed finds, though, that the battery isn't as strong as it used to be and it dies while he's using it all the time. Leo says that the lithium-ion batteries are rated for 500 charge/discharge cycles, which is about a two-year window. But the good news is, that Apple will replace the battery for $49. Are there alternatives?
Dana is blind and uses a screen reader. But it won't work with iDrive backup. Leo says that any Windows program should be readable. But it may be that the software uses a picture based text that can't be read by screen readers. It's certainly something that all computer companies should be made aware of.
Olga is disabled and recently bought the Amazon Smart Oven and it's amazing. It uses convection heat, microwave, roasting. It does everything. The best part is, it's Alexa enabled!
David wants to be able to text his deaf brother. How can his brother be notified he has a text? Leo says you can get HUE LIGHTs that will react whenever you get a phone call or text. Check it out at meethue.com. You'll also want to get a Hue Hub as well. Go with the starter kit.
Julian is a technology accessibility expert. Anyone who is blind can be helped by having an expert to consult with. His website is TechJV.com.
Microsoft has an app called Seeing AI that can help blind people read. Envision AI is another for both iOS and Android.
Robert wants to help his uncle, who's blind, to read from his library of 6000 books. He's heard of the Orcam, which scans pages and reads them to you. Is it legit? Leo says that it looks promising, but it's very similar to the Google Glass technology. But since Orcam obscures the price unless you give them personal information, that makes him think it's very expensive. Amazon is selling them for $3250, however, But it could be covered under insurance, or help from the American Federation of the Blind.
Ed uses an iPhone and can control his phone using SIRI. JAWS is definitely the best screen reader however. There's also Zoom Text: it's a screen reader.
Jim is blind and he uses JAWS as a screen reader for his computer. It's not cheap, but your state may have an occupational therapy program that will underwrite the cost. Rich says that there's a home edition for $90 a year. JAWS will read the entire screen and tell you where things are. He says he can do just about anything. There's also ORCA, which is an open-source option.
