[Md-sligo] Fw: Beta Testers Needed for New App

[Debbie Brown]

Some of you fit into the groups needed.  

Debbie Brown

----- Original Message ----- 
From: Rebecca Shaw 
To: deborahb14 at verizon.net 
Sent: Friday, August 01, 2014 9:27 AM
Subject: Beta Testers Needed for New App


Hi Ms. Brown,

 

I work with TCS Associates in Rockville, MD and we are in the process of creating a new app and service called Visual Access which is designed for individuals who are blind or have low vision.  The app will give users access to visual assistance 24 hours a day by connecting them with a professionally trained visual agent via the camera on their iDevice.  Users can upload pictures from their camera roll, take pictures during the call, or use a real-time video feed to show agents their surroundings.  Some of the scenarios we envision Visual Access being used in are reading street signs, mail, or food labels, identifying items at home or in a store, and indoor navigation.

 

We are currently in the testing phase and are looking for beta testers.  Anne Taylor, the Director of Access Technology with NFB, suggested we reach out to the local NFB chapter presidents to see if you had suggestions on individuals who might be interested in testing for us.  Testers must live in the continental US, have an iDevice running iOS 7, and be willing to give at least 1-3 hours a week.  We would like to test the app with a variety of users.  In particular, we are still in need of young adults or seniors and people of any age group who have low vision, are newly blind, or are new to VoiceOver.

 

Let me know if you have any questions or know anyone who might be interested in testing.  I can be reached at 240-242-5779 or rshaw at tcsassociates.com.

 

Thank you,

Rebecca Shaw

Assistive Technology Specialist

 

TCS ASSOCIATES

7361 Calhoun Place Suite 340

Rockville, MD 20855

Mobile: 240-242-5779 (Voice and Text)

Fax: 240-428-1830

Email: rshaw at tcsassociates.com 

AIM: RShawTCS

www.TCSassociates.com

  

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