HumanWare announced today that Audible audiobooks will be supported on the new Victor Reader Stream. The new version of the popular Stream media player for the visually impaired was announced on January 29th.

CNIB awards HumanWare the 2013 Winston Gordon Award of Excellence
in Accessible Technology.

We received a lot of entries for the New Stream Contest to get a chance to win an All-New Victor Reader Stream. The contest closed last Thursday, February 28. The five winners are:

HumanWare introduces a new version of the Victor Reader Stream, the popular media player for people who are blind or visually impaired. It’s now smaller, smarter and wireless!

HumanWare, the global leader in assistive technologies for people who are print disabled, is pleased to announce its participation at the 2013 Assistive Technology Industry Association Conference taking place in Orlando, Florida, January 31 to February 2, 2013.

HumanWare is pleased to release KeySoft 9.2.2 for the BrailleNote Apex family. This is a maintenance release for all BrailleNote Apex users; providing minor bug fixes and ensuring general stability enhancements.

The SmartView Versa+ redefines the handheld electronic magnifier by combining a high performance electronic magnifier with multimedia features. With a 4.3 inch color LCD display, magnification up to 15X, and multiple high contrast modes, , the Versa+ adds the ability to save and manipulate images, record phone numbers or conversations, listen to music and watch videos.

HumanWare announces the availability of a new enhanced version of the SmartView 360, the electronic magnifier with rotating camera that helps people with low vision to see clearly all around them. The SmartView 360 now features a new SONY camera providing a sharp and clear image even in a low-light environment, plus a new VGA port for computer connectivity.

HumanWare is excited to announce that the Trekker Breeze system can now be purchased for $699, and Breeze owners located now have free access to all state maps.

These tutorials cover many of the BrailleNote Apex features that increase efficiency in the daily life of students who are blind.

the HumanWare Communicator is now in the App Store. HumanWare, in partnership with Institut Nazareth et Louis-Braille (INLB), announced the development of the first communication app to facilitate simple face to face communication between a deaf-blind person and a sighted party. The deaf-blind person uses Bluetooth connectivity to pair their HumanWare Braille device to an iPhone, iPod Touch, or iPad.

Classroom work, studying and homework are made easier through the power and versatility of the SmartView 360 desktop magnifier. From the blackboard to books, students of all ages can quickly and easily move the camera for a clearer view. The SmartView 360 makes everyday life much easier. Simply point the camera to read textbook, do homework, and for personal tasks such as applying make-up and styling hair.

Over the past 25 years, HumanWare has been offering a complete range of innovative assistive technology solutions that empower students who have visual impairments and learning disabilities. Since the very beginning, our focus has been to ensure that the assistive technologies developed enhanced the learning experience in schools as well as facilitated other areas such as organization, independence, orientation and mobility, as well as leisure and recreation.

Vision Quest will be stopping at the Sheraton Hotel Newfoundland (September 29), Lister Centre, University of Alberta (October 13) and 89 Chestnut, University of Toronto (November 3). This year’s Vision Quest conferences are structured as an ideal opportunity for attendees to learn about and discuss retinal disease and the latest in research and vision technology, while networking with a diverse and supportive community. Speakers at the conference will include some of Canada’s top vision scientists who will be available to answer attendees’ questions.

Beat the heat with this incredible summer promo. The Victor Reader Stream including the SoftPak optional features, a value of $399, is now available for only $249!

HumanWare at the 2012 NFB and ACB conventions

HumanWare is pleased to announce the appointment of Edit Microsystems as its new distributor in South Africa. Edit Microsystems are the premium suppliers of educational and special needs products into South African schools, colleges and universities.

Since 2008, HumanWare and Research In Motion (RIM) have worked together to help provide non-visual access to BlackBerry® smartphones. HumanWare and RIM announced changes to assure availability of screen reader solutions for BlackBerry smartphones as part of both companies' continued commitment to accessibility.

Product Evaluation: BrailleNote Apex from HumanWare from AFB
Access World

On behalf of the HumanWare team, we are happy to congratulate Domenico Mazza from Montréal, Québec, the winner of our website contest! Domenico has been chosen to win a Trekker Breeze handheld talking G.P.S. We would like to thank everyone who participated in our contest.

Until April 30, 2012, get a FREE iPod touch 8GB when you purchase a new Brailliant BI 32 or BI 40!

Whether you are using a new Brailliant braille display, or a BrailleNote Apex, control your iOS device with the braille input keys, read messages, emails, or iBooks, and type responses or documents in contracted or uncontracted braille, all without the touch screen of the iOS device.

HumanWare, the global leader in assistive technologies for people who are print disabled, is pleased to announce its participation at the 27th Annual International Technology & Persons with Disabilities Conference CSUN 2012 in San Diego.

The BrailleNote family is celebrating 12 years of excellence assisting blind users maximize their digital productivity. Because the needs of students, professionals and individuals continually evolve, HumanWare offers generous trade in programs for mPower users who are interested in taking advantage of the power and sleek design of the BrailleNote Apex.

HumanWare announced at the 2012 ATIA Conference in Florida the release of the new the SmartView Synergy PI, a new desktop electronic magnifier featuring progressive image technology that allows users to read faster and longer.

HumanWare, the global leader in assistive technologies for people who are print disabled, is pleased to announce its participation at the 2012 Assistive Technology Industry Association Conference taking place in Orlando, Florida, January 25-28, 2012.

A Mountbatten Learning System and all associated software and accessories will be awarded to one child in the United States. Entries on behalf of children between the ages of 3 and 8 years, who are learning braille or are assessed as a future Braille learner will be accepted.

If you were not able to make it to HumanWare's webinar featuring KeySoft 9.2, the latest software release for the BrailleNote Apex, you can access the archived at presentation. Listen to a description of the version, along with audio demonstrations of typical uses of the features.

Humanware is pleased to launch KeySoft version 9.2 for the Apex BrailleNote and VoiceNote family of products. Features and enhancements that are contained in this version address requests from professionals, students or educators who use the Apex frequently in their daily tasks.

This new generation of Brailliant displays includes the high quality, sharp and crisp braille cell technology that users have praised on the BrailleNote Apex. The new Brailliant features a responsive braille keyboard for input and command keys located on each side of the display.

HumanWare and Bookshare are pleased to announce a new version of the FREE HumanWare Companion Software that simplifies the process of finding, downloading, and transferring Bookshare books to the Victor Reader Stream digital talking book player.

HumanWare is pleased to introduce the Victor Reader Stratus, an exciting new family of desktop DAISY CD players that will replace the popular Victor Reader ClassicX line.

At HumanWare, Synergy SI means a sharper, clearer, better view of the world for people dealing with macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy and other low-vision eye conditions. The SmartView Synergy SI is the ultimate solution for regaining and maintaining true independence.

Humanware is pleased to release KeySoft version 9.1. This new version is the first major update for the BrailleNote Apex family and it is free! It does not require or use up a Software Maintenance Agreement (SMA) count.