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Welcome to NFB of Kentucky TAD and thanks for dropping by.
We appreciate you devoting a few minutes of your valuable time to see what we have to offer. Let us assist you in finding your way to a productive path of independence!
The NFB Kentucky affiliate's Technology Assistance Division (TAD) will take place on November 1, 2024 at the Hilton Garden Inn NE, Louisville, KY from 9 AM to 12:30 PM.
This year, we will have an abbreviated program due to our Senior Symposium being held the day prior on October 31st (invitation only) also taking place at the Hilton Garden Inn NE for those 55 years and older. No worries, we will still have some exciting stuff for you this year with outstanding professionals in their respective fields. Without further ado, a summary of our 2024 symposium is directly below for your review.
We will be introducing a new contributor this year in One Court. One Court is the very first to provide a sports tactual broadcast. To read more about them, please seeOne Court
Another first-timer will be Envision AI, a company making it possible for the blind and low vision to receive valuable information about their environment through accessible Smart Glasses available in both iOS and Android app interface. To read more about them, please see Envision AI
Software Development Vice President, Ryan Jones will be with us to present on some of Vispero's latest software development in low vision and in blindness technology. To read more about Vispero, pleaseClick Here
The TAD team will be doing something that is a little unique this year! Our team will be presenting on gaming technology that is completeley accessible to blind and low vision gamers. Members of the NFB Kentucky Technology Assistance Division will not only demo the gaming technology, but we will also provide you with an opportunity to experience for yourself, should time allow.
NFB-NEWSLINE® will be our final agenda item of the day. Lora and Todd Stephens will be presenting on this accessible, audio reading service with hundreds of publications right at your fingertips. We will also highlight the features and various access methods to interface with the service. To red more about our world class audio reading service for the print impaired, please see NFB-NEWSLINE in Kentucky
To read about these particular glasses that we will be raffling, please see Amazon
How can I register? You can register for the NFB Kentucky Technology Assistance Division Symposium and the NFB Kentucky State Convention Weekend at NFB Kentucky Convention Registration
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Simply email us at TAD Support.
Todd Stephens was honored to receive The esteemed 2018 T. V. Cramner Award
To read more about this outstanding Federationist, Dr. Tim Cramner, and the founder of NFBK's Technology Division, please see T. V. Cramner
NFB Kentucky TAD Receives The 2014 Robert E. Whitehead Award
Who was Robert E. Whitehead, and what is the Robert E. Whitehead Award? Well, let us tell you a bit about Robert E. Whitehead. Robert (Bob) E. Whitehead was the second sitting president of the NFB Kentucky affiliate. This award is presented to an affiliate chapter or division that strives to build membership in the organization . The chapter or division is also actively changing the public's perceptions about blindness through innovative projects and community outreach.
AFB Announces Learn NVDA, Free Online Video Tutorials. The American Foundation for the Blind is pleased to announce the availability of Learn NVDA, a series of free online video tutorials designed to help people who are blind or visually impaired learn how to use the computer and/or learn how to improve their computer skills. To learn more, go to Learn NVDA Free
First Affordable Braille Reader for only $449. Read about the 20 cell APH - Orbit Reader 20 at American Printing House
Get your KNFB Reader App and get it today! This is a must have app for all blind and visually impaired individuals. It's accurate, fast and has outstanding reviews by those who know blindness technology best!
By harnessing the power of digital photography, coupled with state of the art Apple hardware, this highly praised app, taylored to the specific needs of people who are blind or visually impaired, makes access to print material much faster and more efficient than ever.
For Android, Android
for iOS, iOS
for Windows 10, Windows 10
For more information, please see KNFB Reader
There are certainly different strokes for different folks. What might be ideal for one may not be ideal for another. Therefore, it is crucial that we share what we know through qualified resource referrals and educated discussion.
This is really only a piece of the puzzle. Kentuckians are able to take a "test drive of many assistive technology hardware devices before making a final purchase. The Kentucky Assistive Technology Service Network KATS Network can lend many that opportunity.
Are you in need of assistance with your screen reading or magnification software on a computer? What about your Smartphone(iPhone or Android)? What about your tablet? Are you experiencing difficulty with use of a website, program, app or have a general question about the use of various adaptive software? If you answer YES to any of these questions, please get in touch with us by accessing our contact form at A.T. Assistance
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The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life you want; blindness is not what holds you back.
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