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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Hello,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>I object to this article describing SuperSense as a companion or caregiver to the blind. I use apps like this to obtain the information I need, but this article makes it sound like the technology is more in control than I am. Maybe it is just how it struck me as I read it, but it does not strike confidence in Supersense’s faith in my ability to be in charge of my life as a blind person. I also am able to have friends and companions and do not need an app to be that for me. I have not gotten that impression with other interactions with Supersense staff and related podcasts.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Shannon Cook<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Member, National Federation of the Blind of South Carolina<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>The greatest investment you can make in this world is kindness.<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b>From:</b> SC-CSTD <sc-cstd-bounces@nfbnet.org> <b>On Behalf Of </b>Steve Cook via SC-CSTD<br><b>Sent:</b> Saturday, November 12, 2022 8:28 AM<br><b>To:</b> 'NFB of South Carolina Computer Science and Technology Division List' <sc-cstd@nfbnet.org><br><b>Cc:</b> Steve Cook <cookcafe@sc.rr.com><br><b>Subject:</b> [SC-CSTD] Supersense Serves as Everyday Companion<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><p>Assistive Technology at Easter Seals Crossroads - Thursday, November 10, 2022 at 2:04 PM<o:p></o:p></p><h1>Supersense Serves as Everyday Companion<o:p></o:p></h1><p><img width=700 height=383 style='width:7.2916in;height:3.9895in' id="_x0000_i1025" src="https://www.eastersealstech.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Supersense-App-Featured.png"><o:p></o:p></p><p>For the blind and visually impaired, the Supersense app essentially allows them to have a seeing guide right in their pocket. Whether they’re shopping, cleaning or just curling up with a good book, this app turns people’s mobile device into an everyday companion or caregiver.<o:p></o:p></p><p>Supersense is free and available for Android and iOS users, but the premium features require a subscription.<o:p></o:p></p><h2><strong><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Simple and Easy-to-Use Features</span></strong><o:p></o:p></h2><p>Supersense is an easy-to-use guide through the tasks of daily living. These features not only read text but provide direction and supplemental information, giving the user the most comprehensive service experience imaginable.<o:p></o:p></p><p><img width=563 height=700 style='width:5.8645in;height:7.2916in' id="_x0000_i1026" src="https://www.eastersealstech.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Supersense-Menu.png"><o:p></o:p></p><p><strong><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Quick Read: </span></strong>Instantly starts reading the text in front of the user’s rear camera. This feature is also useful for scanning business cards or reading package information.<o:p></o:p></p><p><strong><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Document Reader: </span></strong>This is the advanced text-scanning feature, which gives users direction on where to place their cameras for the best scanning and reading experience. They don’t have to worry about perfect placement though – this feature can read text even in reverse!<o:p></o:p></p><p><strong><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Currency Mode: </span></strong>This feature recognizes different currencies and tells the user which bills they are giving and receiving in any transaction.<o:p></o:p></p><p><strong><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Barcode Reader: </span></strong>The perfect shopping and cooking companion, this feature scans barcodes and reads all embedded information, including the product’s brand, ingredients and nutritional information. If a barcode isn’t in the app’s database, users can add it themselves.<o:p></o:p></p><p><strong><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Object Explorer: </span></strong>This feature operates under three options – Explore, Find and Scene Describer. <strong><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Explore</span></strong> identifies all objects around you as you point your rear camera to your surroundings. <strong><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Find</span></strong> allows you to choose from an inventory of 600 objects in different categories to select a specific object, such as a seat in a theater. <strong><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Scene Describer</span></strong> takes a picture of what’s happening in front of you in real time and explains the action, such as a car pulling up in your driveway.<o:p></o:p></p><p><img width=700 height=357 style='width:7.2916in;height:3.7187in' id="_x0000_i1027" src="https://www.eastersealstech.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Supersense-Scene-Describer.png"><o:p></o:p></p><h2><strong><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>Becoming a Supersense User </span></strong><o:p></o:p></h2><p>Supersense is user-friendly right off the bat, offering a week-long free trial as well as an audio tutorial, a place for users to leave feedback and a “Request a Call” option to speak with a representative regarding any questions or concerns you have about the app. You can also select the type of money you’d like to use under the app’s Currency mode as well as the speech rate of the text reader. The app has full VoiceOver accessibility support and is available in 20 languages.<o:p></o:p></p><p>Most features work without an internet connection so the blind or visually impaired user can use it in any situation.<o:p></o:p></p><p>Supersense has limited access to all features. If you would like unlimited access, the following subscription plans are available:<o:p></o:p></p><ul type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3'>Monthly Subscription: $4.99<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3'>Yearly Subscription: $49.99<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3'>Lifetime Subscription: $99.99<o:p></o:p></li></ul><p>One of the most downloaded and highest rated apps for the blind on both App Store and Google Play, Supersense is an app users can trust. For more information, visit <a href="https://www.supersense.app/" target="_blank">supersense.app</a>.<o:p></o:p></p><p><a href="https://www.eastersealstech.com/2022/11/09/supersense-serves-as-everyday-companion/">https://www.eastersealstech.com/2022/11/09/supersense-serves-as-everyday-companion/</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></div></body></html>