When Mike Potter said the theme of Macstock 2019 would be “Create!” Allison was disappointed because she believed she was not at all artistic or musical so she didn’t think she was creative. Then she realized that there are all kinds of creativity, and creating a podcast each week is a form of creativity. In […]
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Capturing the 2019 Chile Solar Eclipse on Video
Eclipse Viewing Setting in Vicuña Sunrise Over Vineyard in Vicuña Chile, Site of Our Eclipse Viewing Location Allison and I were fortunate enough to be able to view another total solar eclipse, this time from a vineyard in a small town called Vicuña in Chile. We traveled to Chile as part of a UCLA Alumni […]
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CSUN 2019: Sonova/Phonak Roger Assisted Listening Devices
Allison interviews Helene Rydell from Sonova Phonak about their Roger assisted listening devices. Roger is a system of microphones and receivers designed to help people hear better under various conditions. Roger mics include the Table Mic which automatically selects and amplifies the person who is talking and the Select which allows the user to manually […]
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CSUN 2019: Ocutech Low Vision Aids
Allison interviews Sarah Lovejoy from Ocutech about their bioptic telescopes that help visually impaired people see better. Ocutech Bioptics are like miniature binoculars that attach to your regular eyeglasses and make images larger and easier to see. Bioptics are ideal for individuals with reduced visual acuity between 20/60 to 20/300 and they can be prescribed […]
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CSUN 2019: AssistiveWare Proloquo2Go AAC App
Allison interviews Barbara van ’t Westende from AssistiveWare about their Proloquo2Go Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) app. This app runs on an iPad and helps people who cannot convey their thoughts using speech to communicate. Proloquo2Go uses symbols and pictures that are displayed on the iPad and selected by the user to communicate. The symbols […]
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CES 2019: WHILL Powered Wheelchairs
In her final 2019 CES installment, Allison interviews Justin Gagnon from WHILL about their latest powered wheelchair. Gagnon shows Allison the new Model Ci, WHILL’s most portable powered wheelchair. Model Ci’s indoor features include a short wheelbase, narrow frame, responsive controls, and ability to perform tight turns. Its outdoor features include speeds up to 5 […]
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CES 2019: MPowerd Portable Solar-Powered Lights
Allison interviews John Salzinger from MPowerd about their range of portable solar-powered lights. John shows MPowerd’s LED Luci Lights which are all waterproof, collapsible, and very lightweight. Luci lights stay illuminated for hours on a single charge and provide a clean and affordable alternative to kerosene or propane lamps. They’re perfect for when you need […]
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CES 2019: SureCall Mobile Cell Signal Boosters
Allison interviews Eric Mercil from SureCall about their latest cell signal boosters for mobile use. Eric first describes the N-Range cell booster which is designed to support a single device in any car, truck or SUV. It boosts both 3G and 4G LTE signals in your vehicle to keep you connected to very distant and […]
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CES 2019: Vispero Assistive Technologies
Allison interviews Richard Tapping from Vispero about a few of their assistive technology products. The first is Optelec’s Compact 6 wearable video magnifier. It’s a VR headset that holds a handheld video magnifier, converting it into a wearable device. The Compact 6 HD Wear is targeted for those with low vision and who need hands-free […]
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CES 2019: Ring Door View Cam & Smart Lighting
Allison interviews Yassi Shahmiri from Ring about several of their new products shown at CES. Yassi starts with Ring’s new Door View Cam which replaces the traditional door peephole with one that also includes a video camera and doorbell, similar to the Ring Video Doorbell. It’s a good solution for those who cannot install or […]
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