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Cool Websites

ZoomText user Kathy Kalaluhi sent in a bunch of websites that she thought other ZoomText users would find interesting and helpful.  We like the idea so much that this may become a regular “column” in ZoomNews!  Below were her suggestions and if you’d like to submit any websites for upcoming issues, please email them to Becca at !

Click here to look at what sites she recommended!

ZoomNews Survey Results

The June issue of ZoomNews polled our readers about the best cell phone out there for someone who is vision impaired, with a related question about phones that are great for texting.  First off, congratulations to Christian Hugentobler whose name was chosen in the raffle from all the participants - he won a $100 Amazon.com gift certificate!

The top 5 phones nominated were:

1. iPhone
2. Jitterbug
3. LG enV3
4. Blackberry
5. Nokia N82

Click here to read the rest of the results!

ZoomText Goes Social!

ZoomText is venturing out into the blogosphere!  Our new blog, Zoomed In, has been launched!  Check it out for yourself - happy reading!

And that’s not all!  We invite you to follow us on Twitter and become a fan of ZoomText on Facebook - you never know what special deals might come your way.  Plus you can stay up to date with the happenings of all of us here at Ai Squared.  Join in the fun!

ZoomText Express and Windows 7

We just released a patch for ZoomText Express that clears up any of the issues with Windows 7 compatibility! 

This is a free update if you already own the software and as long as you have automatic updates turned on, it will notify you when you start up the program.  To download it manually, simply go to our updates page and scroll down to ZoomText Express.

Ai Squared Sponsors the VABVI Annual Dinner and Silent Auction

The Vermont Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired (VABVI) and Ai Squared work together in their home state to bring tools, training and support services to residents in need.  We are sponsoring the 2010 Annual Dinner and Silent Auction for the VABVI which will be held at the Burlington Country Club on Thursday, June 3, 2010.  Attendees will enjoy an evening of dinner, music, dancing, and donations.

Click here for more information! 

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Resources to Help Pay for AT

Assistive technology is expensive.  For many, the devices and software are a necessity but many people just cannot afford the high ticket prices.

Click here to read more about the great resources that are out there.

Check Out VisiPrint Software

At ATIA, we saw a really cool software product called VisiPrint and thought we’d share it with you.  VisiPrint was created to assist schools and agencies in the preparation of printed or online documents for users with visual impairments. 

Click here to read more about this cool software.

ATIA Orlando Video

We had another great experience at ATIA in Orlando this year.  Check out this cool video we made from the exhibit hall - you’ll feel like you were there!

Online Learning Opportunities

For many people who are visually impaired, completing classwork at any level of education can be difficult, especially if you don’t always have the right equipment or accommodations met.

Click here to read more about how you can participate in online learning classes using ZoomText!