[NJTechDiv] Improved Captioning Technology for Visually Impaired

[Jane Degenshein]

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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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content:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/improved-captioning-technology-for-visually-impaired-301175217.html

SOURCE Hadley

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