In The News
ZoomText reviewed by The Old Schoolhouse Magazine
August 09, 2010
The Old Schoolhouse, the magazine for homeschool families, published a review on ZoomText!
Library systems to receive major technology upgrades
June 30, 2010
Texas County’s library system will receive a major upgrade in technology thanks to success in securing grants - including ZoomText Magnifier/Reader!
New library touts adaptive technology
June 17, 2010
Those with vision problems need not be left in the dark when it comes to reading, and the new Fort Frances Public Library Technology Centre has an area with several pieces of equipment dedicated to assisting them - including ZoomText!
The Joys of Using ZoomText
June 01, 2010
Read Jennifer Castellano’s blog entitled “The Joys of Using ZoomText”!
She’s also written another interesting post about the Windows 7 Magnifier - ZoomText is mentioned here as well as the superior solution!
8 Gadgets for Disabled Computer Users
May 25, 2010
ZoomText makes the list for the top eight gadgets for disabled computer users!
Pilot project allows library to offer more to those with disabilities
April 20, 2010
A pilot project at the Kennebecasis Public Library in New Brunswick Canada is making reading more accessible for everyone. ZoomText is one of the resources that they chose!
ZoomText makes PC Advisor list
March 22, 2010
PC Advisor listed ZoomText as one of the great computing aids for the disabled!
Photographer captures nature under new light
March 19, 2010
Back in 1993, Kurt Weston, a notable photographer, was diagnosed with cytomegalovirus retinitis, an inflammation of the retina that left him blind in one eye and with limited vision in the other. Gravely ill, he thought his career as a photographer was finished. Definitely not the case: among other aids, he uses ZoomText to edit his photos so that he can blow up the images on his screen!
And here’s another story about Kurt and his photography career, again with the help of ZoomText!
Springfield Town Library Receives Grant
March 11, 2010
The Springfield Town Library applied for and received a Successful Aging Initiative Grant from the Council on Aging for Southeastern Vermont for program titled, “Don’t Worry About the Fine Print”. And they chose ZoomText as their solution!
Ai Squared sponsored show “Cooking Without Looking” goes national
February 18, 2010
Ai Squared is a proud sponsor of Cooking Without Looking, a television show created by South Florida producer Renée Rentmeester to “empower the visually impaired to stay active in the kitchen,” gets a turn on the national stage the week of February 22nd with 6 a.m. broadcasts Monday through Thursday on the Fine Living Network.
ZoomText in the Greenville County Library System
February 11, 2010
The Greenville County Library System has acquired three new computer programs for the visually impaired - equipped with ZoomText! - available at the Technology Center at the Hughes Main Library.
Court Rules in Favor of Visually-Impaired Grad
February 05, 2010
A U.S. district court in San Francisco ruled Friday in favor of Stephanie Enyart, a visually-impaired law school graduate, allowing her to use special reading assistance software - including ZoomText! - on the next California bar examination in late February.
Ottawa Public Library (OPL) acknowledged for digital inclusion programs
January 26, 2010
In addition to being singled out for actively using broadband and information technology to excel in today’s global economy, OPL provides assistive technology - including ZoomText! - to eliminate or diminish barriers to information and maximize user independence.
Fresh start at education for blind Aloha man
January 20, 2010
Sidney Crouch is no longer stuck between two worlds when it comes to his education. With his use of new technologies - including ZoomText! - and the onset of reputable online education programs, the 44-year-old Aloha man is on his way to earning his bachelor’s degree through Ashford University.
Call centers provide career path for the blind
January 19, 2010
Terry O’Shea works as the main telephone operator at Swale Council in South Africa. Technology plays an important role in Terry’s working life, including ZoomText which he uses to magnify text on his large 22” screen up to 28 times its normal size and convert his emails to speech and play them over his operator headset.
Working hard to overcome disabilities, difficulties
December 07, 2009
For Marcus Jeffries, 32, technology - including ZoomText - helps him overcome his Retinitis Pigmentosa. The hereditary disorder makes it difficult for him to see in low-light areas and to read small print or purple-hued ink, which caused problems when he couldn’t read the blackboard in grade school.
Curb Cuts Episode #5 ::: AT for Low Vision
November 23, 2009“Curb Cuts” is a TV show about assistive technology (AT) produced by the Central Coast Assistive Technology Center. Episode #5 deals with assistive technology for individuals with low vision. ZoomText is featured as one of the solutions used to allow individuals to function as independently as possible at home, school, and work.
Blind snapper ‘senses’ pics
November 18, 2009
Brian Negus is using photography — and ZoomText! — to escape his blurry world of vague shapes and shadows. And the 62-year-old is rediscovering what objects look like and seeing the expressions on people’s faces for the first time in 30 YEARS.
ATIA award winning video
November 13, 2009ATIA Chicago award winning video: Tom’s Story: Tom boasts “You can’t read the fine print, like I can!” with his magnification devices - including ZoomText! A probation officer in his local county for 23 years and still going strong, Tom‘s main job responsibility is to prepare reports for people incarcerated in prison or jail.
A greater degree of effort
September 01, 2009
With the help of University College Cork’s disability office who introduced her to ZoomText among other low vision aids, family backing and huge personal motivation, Sinead Kane completed her law degree and master’s, went on to do her training at the Law Society in Dublin and graduated in July at the age of 27 as Ireland’s first registered blind solicitor.
Visually impaired venture ‘inside the box’
July 18, 2009
A group of teenagers, all blind or otherwise visually impaired, wired up Lego Mindstorms robots using assistive technology. Ian Gayola, 15, used ZoomText during the computer programming workshop!
Eyeing a bright future
July 17, 2009
To assist Chris Rivera, 14, with his schoolwork, the Woodbridge, VA, Lions Club purchased ZoomText for him based on a recommendation by county vision teacher Esther Riverson.
Software will allow visually impaired to use library computers
April 23, 2009
When his eyesight started to fail him two years ago, Rick Blair, technology consultant to the Plaistow, MA, Public Library, found a software package that could keep him in the work force: ZoomText!
