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HumanWare: Assistive Technology for the blind and Partially Sighted

HumanWare: Assistive Technology for the blind and Partially Sighted. HumanWare Overview. HumanWare is a Global Leader. Founded in 1988, HumanWare has been a global leader of innovative solutions for people with vision loss for 30 years HumanWare today is #1 worldwide

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HumanWare: Assistive Technology for the blind and Partially Sighted

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  1. HumanWare: Assistive Technology for the blind and Partially Sighted

  2. HumanWare Overview HumanWare is a Global Leader Founded in 1988, HumanWare has been a global leader of innovative solutions for people with vision loss for 30 years HumanWare today is #1 worldwide Especially in products and services for students who are blind or low vision HumanWare is part of the EssilorLuxottica Group The leader in ophthalmic lenses with revenues over 7B$ HumanWare can count on 150 highly skilled employees serving independence (15% of our employees are also our clients) HumanWare confidential / 2 2

  3. HumanWare Overview Innovation is Key to our Success Recognised for our innovation We integrate cutting edge mainstream technologies into specialised devices to empower autonomy for people with vision loss We invest over 10% of our revenues in R&D With a team of over 40 engineers and computer specialists and working with technology partners in Canada, USA, India, China and Bulgaria We have the most advanced products for the visually impaired in the world With more than 500,000 users In more than 45 countries Our products support over 20 languages HumanWare confidential / 3 3

  4. HumanWare Overview Our Offices Drummondville, Canada Corporate Headquarters US & Canada Operations Longueuil, Canada Marketing & R&D Teams Rushden, UK Europe, Middle East and Africa Operations Sydney, Australia Asia & Australia Operations HumanWare confidential / 4 4

  5. HumanWareOverview Specialists in Education A full range of products for education Including Notetakers, Braille displays, digital talking book players, orientation devices, intelligent low vision solutions, etc. More than 50% of our sales are in education A large part of our sales in the USA, UK, Canada, Europe and Australia are in the education sector Developing new technologies for the classroom Working on STEM (Science, Technology, engineering and mathematic) solutions with a group of partners Offering a wide range of services to schools and specialised teachers Resources Guides, Webinars, training, workshops, equipment loans, etc. HumanWare confidential / 5 5

  6. HumanWarein Africa Humanware with Kenya society for the Blind • Big thanks for the warm amazing welcome both Lucky and I have had in Kenya. • No one organisation can address the need of technology for Blind people in Africa - we need to work with partners • Our aim with our partners is to initiate the following in Kenya and Africa:“awareness of Technology and the difference it can make to independence and braille literacy for blind & vi people”“Install training and support to ensure a sustainable future for technology for all people with a visual impairment in Africa” “do our best to lobby/ advocate for change in technology within education that will give visually impaired youth inclusion, independence and better opportunity's for the future” HumanWare confidential / 6 6

  7. Braille Literacy BrailleNote Touch Plus - 18 & 32 The world’s first Google certified Braille Tablet HumanWare confidential / 7 7

  8. Braille Literacy BrailleNote Touch 18 & 32 • Powered by Andriod 8.2 (Oreo) and driven by Keysoft for efficiency, braille literacy and productivity all within a modern Tablet. • TouchBraille– the most natural way to type braille on a touchscreen • Google assistance – “Hey Google” • Smart keyboard cover provides a perfect ergonomic introduction to braille typing for young children • Quick access to mainstream apps and cloud storage, including Google Docs, Dropbox and YouTube • Screen for sighted peers • Latest version of Google Chrome • KNFB reader gives instant text to Braille! • Wifi direct – print wirelessly • BrailleNote Apex 32 BT • Description • Desc • Desc HumanWare confidential / 8 8

  9. Brailliant BI-40 Braille Literacy • جديد • Brailliant BI-40 • Description • Desc • Desc HumanWare confidential / 9 9

  10. Brailliant BI Braille Literacy • Brailliant BI • Available with 14, 32, 40 or 80 cells • Compatible with Apple devices, Android, • NVDA, Jaws & Super Nova • Lightweight, slim aluminum finish • Tried and tested ergonomic keyboard and command keys insures you maximum levels of comfort when writing and reading. • Improve your efficiency, Brailliant is designed so you can control your screen reader without removing your hands from the display • Blue tooth and USB connectivity • Long Life battery: 30 Hours. HumanWare confidential / 10 10

  11. ENABLING ROMEO 60 AND JULIET 120 Enabling & Index Embosser Braille Literacy DB HIGHLIGHTS • AirPrint – Emboss from Mobile Devices - no cables, no drivers • DirectBraille (DB) - doc, docx, pdf, txt, brf files with Direct Braille (from your phone) • USB memory stick for printing, upgrading, backup – USB host port HumanWare confidential / HumanWare confidential / 11

  12. Study Tool / Talking Book Player Victor Reader Stream Victor Reader Stream Add side view HumanWare confidential / 12 12

  13. Study Tool / Talking Book Player Victor Reader Stream • ”a multi-media library in your pocket” • Easy to use VR Reader bookshelf allows quick navigation and location of: Text books, Daisy Audio books, Dictaphone recordings, saved podcasts and mainstream audio files. • Wifi resources include access to Bookshare, Wiktionary, Wikipedia, participating national libraries & internet radio • Many language options • With 15 hours of battery & up to 32 GB of SD card storage the new Stream is the pocket sized player that allows you to keep on top of your studies & follow your interests on the move. • Victor Reader Stream • Description • Desc • Desc HumanWare confidential / 13 13

  14. Victor Reader Stratus Talking Book Players • Stratus I • Description • Desc • Desc • Stratus I • Description • Desc • Desc HumanWare confidential / 14 14

  15. Victor Reader Stratus Talking Book Player • Stratus M • Play back your audio and text content with ease • Loud, high quality speaker • Book mark key to easily find chapters & important passages of religious works. • USB, CD & SD compliant • Acapella TTS (text to speech) for many language options • Large keys, Accessibility options for physically disabled • Stratus I • Lighter weight: no CD drive if library has modernised • Option to download newspapers, books via internal wifi / 4G stick (in collaboration with national partner) • SD,USB & Online • جديد HumanWare confidential / 15 15

  16. Google Certified Low vision Tablet Connect 12 HumanWare confidential / 16 16

  17. Connect 12 Electronic Magnifier (new generation) Google Certified Low Vision Tablet • 12-inch full HD touchscreen • Live HD magnification from 1-24x • Capture text with OCR (single or Multi page) • Speech or large print reading with colour contrast • Diamond Edge fonts • Optional distant viewing • Wireless Smartboard connectivity • Scientific calculator with large numbers • Ready to use apps: Dropbox, Google docs, and many more educational apps pre-installed • Compatible with optional Bluetooth keyboards for taking notes • Use Documents from PDF’s PC or Mac/IOS platforms HumanWare confidential /

  18. explorē 8 Ultra HDHandheld Electronic Magnifier HD Magnification • The first 8-inch handheld • Magnification up to 30X with HD stunning image quality • Touchscreen • Twin Ultra HD cameras for desktop or distance viewing • Large physical tactile buttons • Connects to a TV • Battery life : 4.5 hours HumanWare confidential /

  19. ¯ explore 5 HD Electronic Magnifer HD Magnification • Brilliant 5” LCD HD screen • Stylishly designed, perfectly balanced for comfortable use • 2-22x magnification • Storage for 1000’s of images • Great design: folds out for 3 modes of use: in hand, table top or handle hold • 3 hours of continuous battery use • TV output HumanWare confidential / 19 • Prodigi Tablet • Description • Desc • Desc 19

  20. ¯ explore 5 HD Electronic Magnifer HD Magnification • HD 16” screen • Very Easy to use • Dual use Camera (reading and distance) • Real 1 x magnification • Document overview • Optional Battery • Option x-y table • Carry Case • Foldable and Robust design HumanWare confidential / 20 • Prodigi Tablet • Description • Desc • Desc 20

  21. HumanWare: Assistive Technology for the blind and Partially Sighted Thank you

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