[NJABS-Talk] Orcam Demo Event

[Linda Melendez]

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On Mon, Mar 8, 2021 at 7:48 PM Ilire Goca via NJABS-Talk <
njabs-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

> Hello everyone,
>
> I have been part of this e-mail list for several years and I was also a
> member of NJABS back in 2017.  There is a nonprofit organization here in
> New
> Jersey called Share the Vision and the founder, Eve Posner, is holding a
> demo event if any of you would like to try an Orcam MyEye device.  The
> Orcam
> is a little wearable that you attach to your glasses and it uses
> text-to-speech to read printed materials, recognize faces, read barcodes,
> and orient you to your surroundings.  I have attached the flyer and I have
> also pasted the text of the flyer below for everyone's convenience.
>
> You're invited to a special
> OrCam event March 9 - 11, 10 - 4 pm.
> Social distancing and & CDC protocols followed.
> What Is OrCam?
> . Assistive technology for people with reading, print and vision
> challenges.
> . An advanced device that takes a picture of text and reads back the words
> aloud in
> real-time. No internet or WiFi needed.
> . A wearable or handheld digital reader that captures full pages or
> selected
> text.
> Reads print on paper and text on a screen, identifies faces, products and
> more.
> . A lightweight, portable and discreet personal assistant that talks to
> you!
> . Used by people worldwide to increase independence and get back to what
> they
> love doing.
> How Does It Work?
> It's easy! Point and take a picture! OrCam snaps a photo of what's in front
> of you, and
> quickly converts the visual information into audio. OrCam speaks what it
> sees.
> Who Is A Candidate?
> Anyone living with impaired vision, reading difficulties, dyslexia,
> learning
> challenges, eye
> fatigue or headaches from reading. The user must be able to hear with or
> without hearing
> aids. Questions? Ask your eye doctor or call Eve at the number below.
> **Please note OrCam does not improve eyesight or help see better.
> Try it. Free!
> March 9-11th 10-4
> By appointment
> only
> Location
> Amit Group - 25 Luth Terrace
> West Orange, NJ 07052
> Handicap Accessible
> Schedule A Schedule Your Demo
> Call Eve
> 973.820.5090
> Learn More about OrCam:
>
> GetOrcam.com
>
>
>
> Thank you,
>
> Ilire Goca
>
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