[NJTechDiv] Improved Captioning Technology for Visually Impaired
Jane Degenshein
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Thu Nov 19 12:54:32 UTC 2020
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Subject: [NJTechDiv] Improved Captioning Technology for Visually Impaired
Visually impaired accessible technology - BingNews - Tuesday, November 17,
2020 at 3:57 PM
Improved Captioning Technology for Visually Impaired
WINNETKA, Ill., Nov. 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Microsoft recently unveiled
new artificial intelligence image captioning as part of Seeing AI
(artificial intelligence), a free camera app for blind and visually impaired
users.
As distance learning experts for the past 100 years, Illinois-based Hadley
serves those with vision loss - across the country and internationally - by
providing services at no cost. Hadley's practical help is offered through
online audio and video-based, professionally-staffed tutorials including a
workshop series on Microsoft's Seeing AI, which can be used on iPhones and
iPads to audibly read text, identify people, and define objects and
surroundings. The new captioning technology for Seeing AI can now describe a
range of images as accurately as humans do.
"This is a real game changer for those of us who have a hard time seeing
images and faces," says Douglas Walker, Hadley's director of Research and
Development and assistive technology expert. "Up to this point, those with
vision impairments had to rely on voice dictation features on their smart
devices and computers. The new image captioning features for Seeing AI helps
them browse through social media pictures and messages, making the visual
world much more accessible for those with vision loss."
Hadley's Seeing AI tutorials, and other technology instructional classes,
remain among the most popular offerings available through the newly designed
Hadley.edu, which was built on many months of research and development work
based on the needs, wants and desires of visually impaired adults.
At the core of the new Hadley.edu is a highly personalized approach.
Visitors are invited to create their own personal account and then, after
selecting contrast and font color, text sizes and audio to their liking, are
offered different learning avenues including Daily Living, Adjusting to
Vision Loss, Recreation, Braille and Technology, such as Seeing AI. During
their learning experience, every page has a help icon which connects users
directly to a live topic expert team member, assuring that Hadley is there
each step of the way.
About Hadley
The mission of Hadley is to create personalized learning opportunities that
empower those with vision loss to thrive --- at home, at work and in their
communities. A 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation, Hadley relies on
contributions from individuals, foundations, and corporations to fund its
programs. Watch our videos to learn more about our students, programs and
donors by visiting www.hadley.edu
Contact: Joan Jaeger
Press at Hadley.edu
847-784-2751
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