About this tag
The tag blindness on WindowsForum.com covers topics related to visual impairment and accessibility in technology. Discussions include a Novartis app called ViaOpta Hello that uses Microsoft Cognitive Services to assist people with blindness or severe visual impairment. Another thread addresses ease of access problems in Windows 7, where a legally blind user encounters issues with the magnifier and keyboard settings. Additionally, there is a news item about a blind pensioner who received a caution for hitting a burglar with a cane. These posts highlight the intersection of blindness with assistive technology, accessibility features, and real-world challenges.
  1. whoosh

    NEWS The blind pensioner given a caution for hitting a burglar with his cane !

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    • whoosh
    • Thread
    • blindness crime news elderly safety self defense
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: The Water Cooler
  2. M

    Windows 7 Ease of Access Problem?

    I have what I think is an Ease of Access problem on a laptop that was bought in March of this year. When I start it up in the morning or any time during the day after it has been shut down or I have restarted, I have to click on the icon that is down in the lower left which says "Ease of Access"...
    • mrmagoo
    • Thread
    • accessibility blindness ease of access laptop magnifier quicken typing usability user experience windows 7
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support