https://mytoolsforliving.com/blogs/my-tool-tips/accessible-apps-apple 2022-09-09T13:59:56-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0658/5725/7728/articles/apple-accessibility-features.jpg?v=1662749933 Accessible Apps for iOS - Apple iPhone and iPad Accessibility Icon for Apple that is of a drawing of a person with their arms and legs spread within a blue circle in the center of the image. Surrounding it is all of the possible Apple Accessibility features written in print. https://mytoolsforliving.com/blogs/my-tool-tips/android-apps 2022-11-14T16:40:16-06:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0658/5725/7728/articles/androidaccessibility.png?v=1662751052 Accessible Apps for Android https://mytoolsforliving.com/blogs/my-tool-tips/make-your-windows-10-computer-low-vision-accessible 2022-11-18T09:50:16-06:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0658/5725/7728/articles/easeofaccesswin10.jpg?v=1668786616 Make Your Windows 10 Computer Low Vision Accessible A blue box surrounding highlighting the Ease of Access icon, which states "Narrator, magnifier, high contrast." https://mytoolsforliving.com/blogs/my-tool-tips/make-your-windows-11-computer-low-vision-accessible 2026-06-19T10:51:01-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0658/5725/7728/articles/wind11accessibility_ee93090a-47fe-46a3-aa70-43fda156fc18.jpg?v=1781884261 How to Make Windows 11 Low Vision Friendly Using Built In Accessibility Settings The Windows 11 logo superimposed onto an image of the Windows Accessibility Emoticon https://mytoolsforliving.com/blogs/my-tool-tips/make-your-apple-computer-accessible 2022-11-21T09:31:53-06:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0658/5725/7728/articles/appleaccess.png?v=1669044643 Make Your Apple Computer Accessible Text reads "Make [Apple Logo] yours." with the word "yours" highlighted with the clickable "Speak" button above it. https://mytoolsforliving.com/blogs/my-tool-tips/choosing-a-computer-while-low-vision-or-blind 2023-01-25T10:08:14-06:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0658/5725/7728/articles/mac-vs-pc-apple-microsoft.jpg?v=1669046312 Choosing a Computer while Low Vision or Blind https://mytoolsforliving.com/blogs/my-tool-tips/low-vision-accessibility-ipad-iphone 2023-07-11T09:21:31-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0658/5725/7728/articles/Accessibility-setting-icon-on-iOS13-and-iPadOS.jpg?v=1674773132 Low Vision Accessibility Features on Apple iPhone and iPad (iOS 15+) An iPad and an iPhone displayed with the accessibility icon sitting between them. https://mytoolsforliving.com/blogs/my-tool-tips/traveling 2023-04-04T13:34:50-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0658/5725/7728/articles/Traveling-while-visually-impaired-or-blind.jpg?v=1676991217 Spring Break: Traveling While Blind or Low Vision A silhouette of a man and his guide dog walking while the man is pulling a suitcase. https://mytoolsforliving.com/blogs/my-tool-tips/embracing-the-future-adaptive-wearable-technology-becoming-the-norm 2023-07-11T08:48:00-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0658/5725/7728/articles/Wearable_Technology_Becoming_The_Norm.jpg?v=1687789855 Embracing The Future: Wearable Technology Becoming The Norm Featured here are six different types of accessible wearable devices; the OrCam Pro, Vision Buddy, IrisVision Inspire, Acesight, and the Apple Vision Pro. https://mytoolsforliving.com/blogs/my-tool-tips/thanksgiving-kitchen-safety-and-accessibility 2023-11-16T15:40:32-06:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0658/5725/7728/articles/Thanksgiving_Kitchen_Safety_And_Accessibility.jpg?v=1699991266 Thanksgiving Kitchen Safety And Accessibility https://mytoolsforliving.com/blogs/my-tool-tips/brighting-up-the-holidays-enhancing-holiday-joy-with-inclusive-lighting-options 2023-12-28T15:35:11-06:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0658/5725/7728/articles/Man_sitting_on_a_beanbag_holding_a_pen_and_a_pad_under_a_reading_light.jpg?v=1701803413 Brightening Up The Winter - Enhancing Joy with Inclusive Lighting Options A man sitting on an orange beanbag holding a pen and a tablet setting under a reading light with a bright orange shade. https://mytoolsforliving.com/blogs/my-tool-tips/empowering-accessibility-how-ai-powered-devices-and-apps-revolutionize-the-lives-of-the-blind-and-visually-impaired 2025-11-07T16:22:11-06:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0658/5725/7728/articles/Image_header_Andre_Asbury_52e325c5-1cfa-4c72-8b2d-4a44ed3da64a.jpg?v=1762554131 Empowering Accessibility: How AI-Powered Devices and Apps Revolutionize the Lives of the Blind and Visually Impaired Empowering Accessibility: How AI-Powered Devices and Apps Revolutionize the Lives of the Blind and Visually Impaired blue banner https://mytoolsforliving.com/blogs/my-tool-tips/a-fathers-unseen-love-embracing-technology-and-family 2024-06-06T09:44:54-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0658/5725/7728/articles/A_pictre_of_a_black_man_in_a_black_suit_walking_with_his_two_daughters_on_a_sunny_day_in_anime_art_style.jpg?v=1716501689 A Father's Unseen Love: Embracing Technology and Family an image of a man walking with a child and an older woman on a beautiful summer's day. https://mytoolsforliving.com/blogs/my-tool-tips/accessible-pharmacy-services 2024-05-23T13:36:49-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0658/5725/7728/articles/apharm.jpg?v=1716489308 Enhancing Independence with Accessible Pharmacy Services https://mytoolsforliving.com/blogs/my-tool-tips/the-health-benefits-of-assistive-technology-for-individuals-with-blindness-or-low-vision 2024-07-11T16:32:03-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0658/5725/7728/articles/DALL_E_2024-07-09_16.03.09_-_A_visually_appealing_graphic_depicting_the_benefits_of_assistive_technology_for_individuals_with_low_vision_and_blindness._The_image_should_include_el.webp?v=1720559001 The Health Benefits of Assistive Technology for Individuals with Blindness or Low Vision https://mytoolsforliving.com/blogs/my-tool-tips/navigating-the-new-school-year-back-to-school-assistive-technology-solutions-for-students-with-blindness 2024-09-04T13:54:38-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0658/5725/7728/articles/young_child_with_brown_hair_and_glasses_sitting_at_a_computer_smiling_wearing_glasses_and_a_cute_yello_backpack_480x480_2e8da53c-d091-4aca-8d91-6a6dc245e94b.webp?v=1723227158 Back-to-School Assistive Technology Solutions for Students With Blindness https://mytoolsforliving.com/blogs/my-tool-tips/enhancing-accessibility-and-independence-for-people-who-are-blind-or-low-vision 2024-08-05T16:47:40-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0658/5725/7728/articles/woman_wearing_sun_glasses_sitting_at_a_pc_smiling_with_hands_on_her_keyboard.jpg?v=1722619040 Enhancing Accessibility and Independence for People Who Are Blind or Low-Vision woman wearing sun glasses sitting at a pc smiling with hands on her keyboard https://mytoolsforliving.com/blogs/my-tool-tips/prescriptive-magnifiers-for-low-vision 2024-09-25T11:44:05-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0658/5725/7728/articles/Mags.png?v=1727282645 Prescriptive Magnifiers for Low Vision 3 magnifiers in various sizes and powers https://mytoolsforliving.com/blogs/my-tool-tips/the-best-accessible-mobile-apps-for-people-with-low-vision 2024-09-25T11:56:10-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0658/5725/7728/articles/Smartphones.png?v=1727283348 Innovative Apps for Low Vision Accessibility 6 Different smartphones on display https://mytoolsforliving.com/blogs/my-tool-tips/ultimate-gift-guide-for-low-vision-and-blind 2025-11-07T16:23:49-06:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0658/5725/7728/articles/Holiday_Photo.png?v=1762554228 The Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide for Low Vision and Blind Individuals A red present with a bow surrounded by lights on a table. In the background is a menorah and a Christmas tree. https://mytoolsforliving.com/blogs/my-tool-tips/new-year-resolutions 2024-12-12T11:55:19-06:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0658/5725/7728/articles/NewYearNewGoalsFinal.png?v=1733969662 A Vision for 2025: Assistive Technology Resolutions for the New Year New Year, New Goals written alongside the Lighthouse Logo in high contrast white on black with orange accent color https://mytoolsforliving.com/blogs/my-tool-tips/draft-idea-explore-the-future-of-accessibility-how-the-humanware-explore-8-shapes-technology-in-2025 2025-02-26T09:25:35-06:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0658/5725/7728/articles/Insight_spotlight_humanware_Explore_8_banner_AA_0004f9c9-31a7-4457-bf66-ae58c9b868fc.jpg?v=1740583535 Insight Spotlight - Explore the Future of Accessibility: How the HumanWare Explore 8 Shapes Technology https://mytoolsforliving.com/blogs/my-tool-tips/resources-for-2025 2025-11-07T16:22:53-06:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0658/5725/7728/articles/MTFL_January_Blog_Resources_for_Blindness_and_Low_Vision_4e8c10ac-1205-4dd1-9c39-e22b950c4014.png?v=1762554173 A Guide to Nationwide Resources for the Blind and Low Vision Community in 2025 https://mytoolsforliving.com/blogs/my-tool-tips/insight-spotlight-exploring-the-hims-braillesense-6-a-game-changer-in-accessibility-and-productivity 2025-07-23T08:57:45-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0658/5725/7728/articles/InsightSpotlight_header.jpg?v=1753279065 Insight Spotlight - Exploring the HIMS BrailleSense 6: A Game-Changer in Accessibility and Productivity https://mytoolsforliving.com/blogs/my-tool-tips/insight-spotlight-enhancing-vision-and-accessibility-solutions-a-comprehensive-guide-to-the-reinecker-mezzo-focus-desktop-magnifier-s-features-and-benefits 2025-04-24T12:04:22-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0658/5725/7728/articles/Reinecker_Mezzo_Focus_Desktop_Magnifier_Insight_Spotlight_AA.jpg?v=1745514262 Insight Spotlight - Enhancing Vision and Accessibility Solutions: A Comprehensive Guide to the Reinecker Mezzo Focus Desktop Magnifier’s Features and Benefits https://mytoolsforliving.com/blogs/my-tool-tips/mom-computer-accessibility-software 2026-05-07T11:43:04-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0658/5725/7728/articles/mothers_day_journey_banner_c087d2ea-4b82-494a-b431-6b8b59b71a57.gif?v=1778172184 Creating a Clearer Digital World for Mom https://mytoolsforliving.com/blogs/my-tool-tips/insight-spotlight-a-clear-choice-exploring-the-irie-cloverbook-plus 2025-06-16T14:16:11-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0658/5725/7728/articles/Insight_spotlight_Irie_Cloverbook_Plus_header_banner.jpg?v=1750101371 Insight Spotlight- A Clear Choice: Exploring the Irie CloverBook Plus https://mytoolsforliving.com/blogs/my-tool-tips/insight-spotlight-focused-on-functionality-envision-glasses-are-heating-up-this-august 2025-09-04T13:05:19-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0658/5725/7728/articles/Insight_Spotlight_August_Envision_Smart_Glasses.jpg?v=1757009119 Insight Spotlight: Focused on Functionality – Envision Glasses Are Heating Up This August! A person wearing the Envision Smart Glasses and the test next to him reads Insight Spotlight - Envision Smart Glasses https://mytoolsforliving.com/blogs/my-tool-tips/insight-spotlight-on-smart-canes-wielding-the-future-one-step-at-a-time-1 2025-09-09T09:52:42-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0658/5725/7728/articles/Insight_Spotlight_-_WeeWalk_and_Glide_-_September_88651f4c-6885-4855-8cdc-a13fff8d4b6e.jpg?v=1757429562 Insight Spotlight on Smart Canes: Wielding the Future One Step At A Time https://mytoolsforliving.com/blogs/my-tool-tips/insight-spotlight-clover-6 2025-11-07T16:20:09-06:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0658/5725/7728/articles/Irie_clover_6_banner_mytoolsforlivingdotcom_aa_8c9c88c9-a1fc-4efc-add8-224d16d076fb.jpg?v=1762554009 Insight Spotlight: Big Features in a Small Package - The Irie Clover 6 https://mytoolsforliving.com/blogs/my-tool-tips/gift-guide-2025 2025-11-09T10:15:23-06:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0658/5725/7728/articles/The_Holidays_Await_44e991b5-73ac-42a5-888f-e86a7ee65158.png?v=1762704923 The Holiday Gift Guide for 2025: Blind and Low Vision Products from My Tools for Living℠ https://mytoolsforliving.com/blogs/my-tool-tips/wearable-ai-glasses-low-vision-blind 2025-11-14T16:06:06-06:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0658/5725/7728/articles/WearableAIGlasses_d9d0f4e7-1364-45c8-b428-e191d7f58eef.png?v=1763157966 Seeing the Future: How Mainstream AI Glasses Are Opening Doors for People with Low Vision or Blindness Wearable AI Glasses for Blind and Low Vision users along with a photo of a glasses frame withtwo cameras on the top corner edges of the frames. https://mytoolsforliving.com/blogs/my-tool-tips/ten-budget-friendly-tools-under-50 2026-01-16T13:43:15-06:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0658/5725/7728/articles/budget_friendly_accessiblility_items_under_fifty_dollars_mytoolsforlivingdotcom.png?v=1768592595 Budget Friendly Accessibility - 10 Tools Under $50 That Make a Big Difference https://mytoolsforliving.com/blogs/my-tool-tips/ruby10-vs-compact10 2026-03-03T10:16:59-06:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0658/5725/7728/articles/RubyvCompact_02158990-00d2-48e2-9899-04b4322f3db0.jpg?v=1772137763 Seeing Reading More Clearly: Ruby 10 with Speech vs. Compact 10 with Speech The ruby 10 on the left and the compact 10 on the right with text above saying "Seeing Reading More Clearly: Ruby 10 with Speech vs Compact 10 with Speech https://mytoolsforliving.com/blogs/my-tool-tips/black-history-low-vision-awareness 2026-02-11T15:51:41-06:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0658/5725/7728/articles/feb_blog_banner_59831e27-ecc7-407f-840e-7afadc19eb8a.jpg?v=1770846701 February: Where Black History and Low Vision Awareness Meet Banner highlighting Black History Month and Low Vision Awareness Month, honoring Freddie Peaco and the ongoing mission of accessibility and inclusive reading for people who are blind or have low vision through the Chicago Lighthouse and MyToolsForLiving https://mytoolsforliving.com/blogs/my-tool-tips/making-meta-glasses-accessible-low-vision-blindness 2026-04-19T17:23:27-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0658/5725/7728/articles/Meta_Wayfarer_483700e9-be25-4852-9d45-e1e6e0e55d0c.jpg?v=1776637407 From Concert Gadget to Independence Tool: Using Meta Glasses with Low Vision or Blindness The Meta Wayfarer Clear Lens and Black Frame Smart Glasses https://mytoolsforliving.com/blogs/my-tool-tips/spring-forward 2026-03-07T13:00:02-06:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0658/5725/7728/articles/mytoolsforlivingdotcom_sprint_blog_banner_aa.png?v=1772910002 Spring Forward with Confidence: Talking Clocks and Watches for Low Vision and Blindness https://mytoolsforliving.com/blogs/my-tool-tips/davinci-pro-magnifier-low-vision-blog 2026-04-14T14:48:46-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0658/5725/7728/articles/davinci-pro-hd-ocr-desktop-magnifier-low-vision_89a5d558-6aad-407b-babc-cace31c5a581.png?v=1776196126 DaVinci Pro HD OCR Desktop Magnifier for Low Vision Reading Support https://mytoolsforliving.com/blogs/my-tool-tips/springing-independence 2026-03-26T16:40:42-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0658/5725/7728/articles/53147e2a-b597-4c85-a6a7-c68fdf966926.png?v=1774561242 Springing Independence: Cooking and Hosting when Blind or Low Vision Spring Forward in the Kitchen banner promoting accessible cooking tools for people who are blind or have low vision, featured on the My Tools for Living blog https://mytoolsforliving.com/blogs/my-tool-tips/changing-the-time-on-talking-watches-guide 2026-03-07T12:58:08-06:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0658/5725/7728/articles/Ladies_Two_Tone_Talking_Watch_1.jpg?v=1772909888 Changing The Time on Talking Watches: A Guide https://mytoolsforliving.com/blogs/my-tool-tips/beyond-handheld-electronic-magnifiers 2026-04-25T10:08:46-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0658/5725/7728/articles/ChatGPT_Image_Apr_23_2026_01_30_00_PM_f83afb4e-1bed-4c8b-92df-bd49dd1bc846.png?v=1777129725 A Natural Step Beyond Handheld Electronic Magnifiers https://mytoolsforliving.com/blogs/my-tool-tips/celebrate-the-15th-global-accessibility-awareness-day-gaad 2026-05-21T13:29:04-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0658/5725/7728/articles/ChatGPT_Image_May_21_2026_01_03_21_PM_2727fa58-e1d6-46b3-a3a6-d421c4d47e62.png?v=1779388144 Celebrate the 15th Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) Person using a high-contrast keyboard and laptop to create accessible content, with magnification, headings, alt text, PDF, email, slide, and webpage accessibility cues. https://mytoolsforliving.com/blogs/my-tool-tips/lyriq-vs-smart-reader-hd 2026-06-16T09:44:45-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0658/5725/7728/articles/lyriq_smartreader_comparison_v2_5a35f7fe-a680-4a8a-a492-31e0474f6f55.png?v=1781621085 LyriQ Assistive Text-to-Speech Reader vs. Smart Reader HD: Which Reading Device Is Right for You? LyriQ Assistive Text-to-Speech Reader and Smart Reader HD shown side by side for comparing audio and visual reading support. https://mytoolsforliving.com/blogs/my-tool-tips/choosing-a-cell-phone-while-low-vision-or-blind 2026-06-18T12:28:19-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0658/5725/7728/articles/accessibility_collage_selected_photos_fixed.png?v=1781803699 Choosing an Accessible Cell Phone: Simple Phones, Tactile Buttons, and Smartphone Accessibility Collage of accessible cell phones with tactile buttons, iPhone and Android accessibility symbols, and smartphone-style devices for blind and low vision users. https://mytoolsforliving.com/blogs/my-tool-tips/blind-low-vision-watch-world-cup 2026-06-24T15:40:45-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0658/5725/7728/articles/FIFA-ADC_1dd21c37-8642-4c3c-ad24-586e46709223.webp?v=1782333645 How Blind and Low Vision Fans Can Follow the FIFA World Cup 2026 "FIFA ADC" https://mytoolsforliving.com/blogs/my-tool-tips/10-tools-low-vision-independence 2026-07-12T15:25:58-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0658/5725/7728/articles/low_vision_independence_ten_tools_74a36763-1071-434b-ad04-84f83f47835d.png?v=1783887958 10 Tools That Support Independent Living For People With Low Vision Collage of 10 low vision tools for reading, timekeeping, lighting, safety, and daily independence. https://mytoolsforliving.com/blogs/my-tool-tips/10-tools-for-blindness 2026-07-13T10:01:50-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0658/5725/7728/articles/blindness-tools-blog-photo_3c1a21fd-7fa9-417a-aa46-497e13175ffe.png?v=1783954910 10 Tools That Support Independent Living for Blind People Ten assistive products for blind independence, including talking tools, smart glasses, a signature guide, bump dots, and a cane pouch. https://mytoolsforliving.com/blogs/my-tool-tips/ten-everyday-tools-for-disability-independence 2026-08-10T16:16:07-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0658/5725/7728/articles/disability-products_1e2b2b26-7c43-42ef-bdb0-4301b73f6dee.png?v=1786396567 10 Tools for Disabilities and Independence Collage of 10 disability products for independence, including kitchen aids, medication support, writing support, and mobility tools. https://mytoolsforliving.com/blogs/my-tool-tips/electronic-vs-optical-magnifiers-low-vision 2026-08-18T09:17:24-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0658/5725/7728/articles/ChatGPT_Image_Aug_16_2026_03_29_37_PM.png?v=1787062644 Electronic Magnifiers vs. Optical Magnifiers: Which Is Right for You? Optical Magnifiers vs. Electronic Magnifiers with Optical Magnifiers icon on the left side and an Electronic Magnifier icon on the right side https://mytoolsforliving.com/blogs/my-tool-tips/a-caregivers-guide-to-assistive-technology-for-vision 2026-08-24T16:21:51-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0658/5725/7728/articles/Caregiver2_c699ad25-605e-42cf-aa74-c2e634f17639.jpg?v=1787606511 A Caregiver's Guide to Exploring Tools for a Loved One with Vision Loss https://mytoolsforliving.com/blogs/my-tool-tips/smart-glasses-low-vision-what-to-know 2026-09-21T13:48:22-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0658/5725/7728/articles/ChatGPT_Image_Sep_21_2026_01_47_52_PM.png?v=1790016502 Smart Glasses for Low Vision: What to Know Before You Buy Blind man wearing smart glasses holds a prescription medicine bottle while using a white cane, demonstrating how wearable assistive technology can help identify and read everyday items. https://mytoolsforliving.com/blogs/my-tool-tips/managing-medications-with-low-vision-or-blindness 2026-10-02T16:59:34-05:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0658/5725/7728/articles/1140-spoken-rx-cvs.jpg?v=1790978374 Managing Medications with Low Vision or Blindness | My Tools for Living A phone being held up facing a pill bottle with the bottle's information on the phone's screen.