Adaptive Technology Resources

We’re pleased to announce a co-sponsored promotion between HIMS and BookShare allowing all purchasers of any BookSense model during November and December the opportunity to register for a FREE 1-year new membership or membership renewal. Proof of purchase may be required. The deadline to register will be January 31, 2012. For more information including BookShare registration instructions click here.

A new build of BookSense firmware version 2.3 to fix various issues in the original release, including undesirable sound quality in recordings and the inability to open BookShare books with numbers in the titles. Please visit the BookSense product pages on the Resource Center section of the website for download links and instructions.

http://www.adaptivetr.com/adaptive-technology-resources/software-updates-patches/

Adaptive Technology Resources, Inc. and Broadway Vision Center are will host an event to educate the public about low vision eye care.

Adaptive Technology Resources will be available to provide personal demonstrations on a full line of low vision magnification devices, ranging from small hand-held portable electronic magnifiers to larger desktop video magnifiers.

There is no fee or obligation for the demonstration, and devices will be available for purchase at that time. If your vision is making it difficult to do things that you used to enjoy, do not miss this opportunity to learn about the many solutions we can provide.

The event will take place on Wednesday, November 30th from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm at Broadway Vision Center located at 815 W. Fulton Street, Waupaca, WI. Click here for the low vision event flyer.

Every license of Kurzweil 3000 now scans!

We are pleased to announce the consolidation of Kurzweil 3000 LearnStation, Professional B/W, and Professional Color into a single product deliverable — simply called Kurzweil 3000.

This “new” version of Kurzweil 3000 will include all the functionality that has historically been found in the Professional Color version, but most importantly will allow access to scanning — a feature previously only available in the Professional version of Kurzweil 3000. This change gives access to print materials not available digitally.

Available in Standalone, Network, USB, and Web License editions, you will now have the very best of Kurzweil 3000 for every student!

So start filling your digital libraries today! Contact ATR for a free on-site demonstration!

Thanks to a new proprietary image processing technique the Pebble 4.3 and 3.5 have been upgraded to allow the units to have a much faster response when moving over surfaces and allow reading at fast speeds. For a visual demonstration of the improvement, “Seeing is Believing” Click Here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1742kanzgC8. For additional information on the Pebble, Handheld Portable Video Magnifier, or for a free demo, contact ATR at 800-770-8474 or visit us online at www.AdaptiveTR.com

HIMS Announces Industry’s First Voice Recognition Multi-function DAISY Player Designed for Blind and Low Vision People
Revolutionary HIMS BookSense XT interactive voice recognition (IVR) capability significantly simplifies access to digital media and document formats

AUSTIN, Texas/ORLANDO, Fla., July 5, 2011 – HIMS a worldwide leader in the research, development, and manufacturing of assistive technology products for blind and visually impaired people, today announced the industry’s first voice recognition DAISY player. The voice recognition capability is available via a free firmware download to existing users of the HIMS BookSense XT. HIMS demonstrated its enhanced voice recognition BookSense XT at the Board Meeting of the NFB (National Federation of the Blind) 2011 National Convention taking place July 3-8 at the Rosen Shingle Creek Hotel in Orlando, Florida.
Adding IVR to HIMS BookSense XT players provides an easy-to-use, non-technical user interface that significantly adds functionality and simplifies multi-level accessibility to a wide array of media and document formats including more than 20 file types such as NLS, Learning Ally (RFB&D), and BookShare.org. Voice recognition input commands are ideal as an alternative access method for blind and visually impaired users, seniors with age-related macular degeneration or other low vision conditions and people with hand dexterity challenges due to neuropathy or arthritis. HIMS BookSense players are stylishly designed to look like today’s popular consumer electronics devices, compared to competitive players that are larger and give off the appearance of a special device for the handicapped, which may not meet the needs of most visually impaired people.

“HIMS’ unique voice recognition features will truly revolutionize the way many blind and visually impaired consumers interact with digital players,” said James McCarthy, President at HIMS, Inc. “Furthermore, our free firmware update policy at HIMS is unparallel in our industry. Competitors charge up to $199 for software or firmware updates or ask their users to purchase Software Maintenance Agreements.”
The HIMS BookSense XT is priced at $499. For more information about HIMS BookSense XT with voice recognition and all BookSense models: www.hims-inc.com
About HIMS
HIMS is a worldwide leader in the research, development, and manufacturing of assistive technology products for the blind and people with low vision. The HIMS product line consists of 16 models of Braille and voice notetakers, DAISY players, and desktop and portable video magnifiers. Today, HIMS Braille Sense products are among the top two leading refreshable Braille notetakers worldwide. HIMS Voice Sense notetakers are the industry’s smallest and lightest; HIMS new LifeStyle HD desktop video magnifier incorporates industry-leading HD technology, and the SenseView pocket and portable video magnifiers versatile features and reliability. HIMS Book Sense DAISY player models are considered by customers to be the most stylish and feature-packed products in their class.
HIMS, Inc. based in Austin, TX is a wholly-owned subsidiary of HIMS International Corporation located in Daejeon, South Korea.

Two new bundles on sale now from Adaptive Technology Resources, Inc.

SOLO Bundle and SOLO LV Bundle:

SOLO bundle includes SOLO and a carrying case for $1895.00. 
SOLO LV bundle includes a free 19″ monitor and a free carrying case for $2,595.00.
Offer expires 9/1/2011

For more information on these products, visit our website at www.AdaptiveTR.com.  Contact ATR at 800-770-8474 to set up a free in-home demonstration.

June 28th, 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. LOW VISION & BLINDNESS PRODUCTS DEMO, Milwaukee
On Tuesday, June 28th, Adaptive Technology Resources, Inc. will be at the Copper Kitchen Restaurant from 4 – 7 p.m. ATR will have low vision and blindness products on display and available for hands-on demonstrations. Products include blindness products from HIMS, Inc. including Voice Sense, Braille Sense, BookSense and Low Vision Products from Enhanced Vision. We will have several promotions offering you a generous opportunity to trade-in your current or older Braille or voice notetaker, or DAISY player product, in exchange for a great deal on the latest product releases, as well as any of our current Braille Sense, Voice Sense, or Book Sense models. ATR will also be giving away gift certificates for Copper Kitchen Restaurant. Join us for light appetizers, beverages and a chance to win! Copper Kitchen Restaurant is located at 3935 S Howell Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53207. For additional information, contact ATR at 800-770-8474 Ext. 106.

ATR is offering classes for individuals responsible for website development within their organization to learn to make their website more accessible for all people, including those with disabilities. 

Make sure that your website meets the standards established in Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act!  Join one of our classes or request individual assistance from our expert staff!

For More information or to register, call 800-770-8474 or visit www.AdaptiveTR.com.