Disability Pride Month: Celebrating Identity and Inclusion Across Borders
Every July, Disability Pride Month offers an opportunity to reflect on the achievements, struggles, and diversity of people with disabilities. Though still gaining recognition in some parts of the world, this month has become an important time of visibility and celebration in both the United States and, increasingly, in Canada. Where It All Began Disability […]
Alt text: Simple description or true storytelling?
As a content writer, writing alt text for images on social media is part of my daily routine. It’s essential for accessibility, but I’ll admit, it sometimes feels a bit dull. Recently, during a visit to a school, we took a photo of a young boy talking joyfully about his love for music. Before the […]
How to update?
Monarch offers two methods of updates, over the air and manual installation. Internet When connected to the internet, Monarch users will begin seeing a notification that a system update is available. When the notification appears, simply press Enter on the Install button and the download will begin immediately. If the notification has not appeared, please […]
Text-to-Speech and Vision Loss: Let the Words Come to You
Text-to-speech (TTS) is a powerful assistive technology that transforms written text into spoken words using clear, natural-sounding voices. For people who are blind or have low vision, TTS offers a simple and accessible way to consume printed content without relying on sight. Imagine placing a letter, book page, or food label under a digital magnifier […]
Text-to-Speech and Vision Loss: Let the Words Come to You
Text-to-speech (TTS) is a powerful assistive technology that transforms written text into spoken words using clear, natural-sounding voices. For people who are blind or have low vision, TTS offers a simple and accessible way to consume printed content without relying on sight. Imagine placing a letter, book page, or food label under a digital magnifier […]
Achieving success in math with the Monarch: a game-changer for tactile graphing
With the proper tools and support, students who are blind or have low vision can achieve academic success with the Monarch. Jill Hackman, a specialized teacher for students with visual impairments, provides support for a high school freshman as they navigate their homeschool coursework. The Monarch, a new refreshable display with 10 lines of braille […]
Innovation with purpose: HumanWare recognized in Forbes Accessibility 100
HumanWare is proud to announce its inclusion in the prestigious Forbes Accessibility 100 list, which celebrates 100 global leaders making a difference in the field of accessibility. This recognition highlights HumanWare’s innovation and its meaningful contributions to improving the lives of individuals who are blind or have low vision. The Forbes Accessibility 100 list honors […]
Meeting the young talents of Jacques-Ouellette school: Where accessibility meets ambition
That morning, the HumanWare team had the privilege of visiting Jacques-Ouellette school in Longueuil, a specialized school where students who are blind or have low vision learn, explore, and imagine without limits. This visit held a special meaning for our team: three of our colleagues present that day are themselves former students at the school. […]
Hollywood, Blindness & Pop Culture: Joe Strechay Tells All!
It’s not every day Hollywood gets real about blindness In the latest episode of the See Things Differently podcast by HumanWare, we dive into the intersection of pop culture, blindness, and authentic representation with none other than Joe Strechay — a blind consultant who’s made waves in Hollywood working on hit series like See (starring […]
Stream 3 evolves: improved features, bug fixes, and more!
We’re excited to announce the release of version 1.5 for the Victor Reader Stream 3—packed with quality-of-life improvements, bug fixes, and the return of some fan-favorite features! Rename your notes—right from your Stream You asked, we listened! You can now rename recorded notes directly on your device for better organization. (We recommend doing it from the Stream to keep everything […]