February 2020

There are a variety of resources available to the guitarist with a visual impairment. Accessible online materials, apps to tune your instrument and voice tablature, and remote video instruction can help you pick up or hone your musical skills.

The IPEVO VZ-X is a well-designed, sturdy document scanner with more than enough features to make it a serious contender in the low vision market, at a very reasonable price.

The BlindShell is a completely accessible cell phone with a tactile number pad and buttons and a consistent, easy-to-use menu system. For anyone wanting a bit more than a flip phone and unwilling to tackle the learning curve of a smartphone, the BlindShell is a great alternative.

An introduction to the Talking Black+Decker Toaster Oven, a kitchen appliance that is completely accessible for people with vision loss.

This is an excellent book whether you have always been blind or visually impaired or are new to vision loss. Kendrick provides useful information in every chapter, sharing anecdotes and recommendations. Though there is a large amount of material, the book is easy to understand.

iOS Access for All is a great investment for anyone with a visual impairment who is considering the purchase of an Apple mobile device, or for a sighted person who wishes to help someone with a visual impairment enter the world of smart devices.