Tag: Accessibility resources for people with visual impairments

  • 6/21 Accessible TV

    6/21 Accessible TV

    Join Us June 21, 2018 At MEETH

    We’ll explore the options available for audible TV guides and menus, audio describing programming, and the use of voice commands from cable providers and streaming services.

    Accessibility Resources for People with Visual Impairments 

     

    Presenter:

     

     

    Dorrie Rush 

    OphthalmicEdge.org Patients

     

    WHEN:

    Thursday, June 21, 2018 

    3 to 4 pm

     

    WHERE:

    Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat Hospital 

    The Great Hall

    1st Floor

    210 East 64 Street

    (between Third and Second Ave.)

    New York, NY 10065

     

    Please RSVP as seating is limited:

    Phone: (212) 702-7760

    Online: meethaccessibility.eventbrite.com

     

    Event Flyer: 

    [easy_media_download url=”https://oepatientsbu.xyz/2025/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Accessibility-Center-Info-session-June_21-v1-WEB.pdf” target=”_blank” class=”directpdf” text=”Download PDF”]

     

    Accessible TV Handout:

    [easy_media_download url=”https://oepatientsbu.xyz/2025/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Accessibility-Center-Info-session-June_21-v1-HANDOUT-FINAL.pdf” target=”_blank” class=”directpdf” text=”Download PDF”]

     


    Save the date for our next session:

    September 20, 2018, 3 to 4 pm

    Get Organized!

     

    Hosted by the Department of Ophthalmology

    Supported by Association for Macular Diseases, Inc. 

     

     

     

  • 5/17 The Many Voices of iPhone

    5/17 The Many Voices of iPhone

    Join Us May 17, 2018 At MEETH

    Learn how to make the iPhone easier on your eyes using VoiceOver & Speak Screen for text to speech, Dictation to replace typing for speech text, and Siri for voice commands.

    Accessibility Resources for People with Visual Impairments

     

    Presenter:

     

     

    Dorrie Rush 

    OphthalmicEdge.org Patients

     

    WHEN:

    Thursday, May 17, 2018 

    3 to 4 pm

     

    WHERE:

    Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat Hospital 

    The Great Hall

    1st Floor

    210 East 64 Street

    (between Third and Second Ave.)

    New York, NY 10065

     

    Please RSVP as seating is limited:

    Phone: (212) 702-7760

    Online: meethaccessibility.eventbrite.com

     

    Event Flyer: 

    [easy_media_download url=”https://oepatientsbu.xyz/2025/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Accessibility-Center-Info-session-May_17-v1a.pdf” target=”_blank” class=”directpdf” text=”Download PDF”]

     

    iPhone Dictation Handout:

    [easy_media_download url=”https://oepatientsbu.xyz/2025/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Accessibility-Center-Info-session-May_17-HANDOUT-1.pdf” target=”_blank” class=”directpdf” text=”Download PDF”]

     

    iPhone VoiceOver Gestures Handout: 

    [easy_media_download url=”https://oepatientsbu.xyz/2025/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Accessibility-Center-Info-session-May_17-HANDOUT-2.pdf” target=”_blank” class=”directpdf” text=”Download PDF”]

     

     


    Save the date for our next session:

    June 21, 2018, 3 to 4 pm

    Accessible TV 

     

    Hosted by the Department of Ophthalmology

    Supported by Association for Macular Diseases, Inc. 

     

     

     

  • 4/19 Smart Speakers

    4/19 Smart Speakers

    Join Us April 19, 2018 at MEETH

    Alexa, Google, and Siri are the virtual assistants that make life easier for everyone, especially people with vision loss. We’ll talk about 20 things they can do if you ask. 

    Accessibility Resources for People with Visual Impairments 

     

    Presenter:

     

     

    Dorrie Rush 

    OphthalmicEdge.org Patients

     

    WHEN:

    Thursday, April 19, 2018 

    3 to 4 pm

     

    WHERE:

    Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat Hospital 

    The Great Hall

    1st Floor

    210 East 64 Street

    (between Third and Second Ave.)

    New York, NY 10065

     

    Please RSVP as seating is limited:

    Phone: (212)  702-7760

    Online: meethaccessibility.eventbrite.com

     

    Event Flyer: 

    [easy_media_download url=”https://oepatientsbu.xyz/2025/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Download-MEETH-Accessibility-Session-Event-Flyer.pdf” target=”_blank” class=”directpdf” text=”Download PDF”]

     

    20 Things Alexa and Google Home Will Do Handout: 

    [easy_media_download url=”https://oepatientsbu.xyz/2025/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Accessibility-Center-Info-session-April_19-v4dd-HANDOUT.pdf” target=”_blank” class=”directpdf” text=”Download PDF”]

     

     


    Save the date for our next session:

    May 17, 2018, 3 to 4 pm

    The Many Voices of iPhone

     

    Hosted by the Department of Ophthalmology

    Supported by Association for Macular Diseases, Inc.