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Steven Kelley: In this article we explore EZReader, a suite of Windows tools designed to make everyday computer tasks simpler and more approachable for people with low vision.

Janet Ingber: Be My Eyes has come to the Mac. This article explores how Be My AI can describe screenshots, images, and other visual information right from your computer.

Steven Kelley: Reading Mode is an accessibility feature from Google that enhances the reading experience onAndroid for low vision users. The feature allows a user to read content in a more streamlined, high-contrast mode as well as allowing the use of text-to-speech. We explore the feature in this piece.

Aaron Preece: Viewpoint is a free Windows utility that provides access to Google's Gemini AI for recognition and digital navigation tasks. This article explains how to install and use the program and offers tips to help users get the most from its features.

Judy Dixon: The Canute 360 is a nine-line, 40-cell braille display that was designed primarily to be a book reader, particularly for those books and other documents with highly formatted content. The device is manufactured by Bristol Braille Technology (BBT), a not-for-profit corporation in the United Kingdom.

Steven Kelley: Discover how Meta’s latest smart glasses perform for people with low vision. Steve Kelley examines their features, strengths, and real-world accessibility potential.

Janet Ingber: In this piece, we interview longtime technology industry veteran and accessibility advocate Jeff Bishop, who is blind himself. We also detail Blind Information Technology Solutions (BITS), where Jeff recently became president, and highlight their technology courses for people who are blind or have low vision.

Deborah Kendrick: In this article, we take a look at an AI-powered shopping and flight-booking website designed for blind and low vision users.

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