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Low Vision Reading and Comprehension: myReader Case Studies

Presentation Overview. Limitations of CCTVsDemonstrationmyReader's SolutionDemonstrationCase Studies

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Low Vision Reading and Comprehension: myReader Case Studies

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    1. Low Vision Reading and Comprehension: myReader Case Studies HumanWare Americas, Australasia, EMEA

    2. Presentation Overview Limitations of CCTVs Demonstration myReaders Solution Demonstration Case Studies &Testimonials Europe USA Australia New Features Demonstration Summary and Q & A

    3. Limitations of Video Magnifiers (CCTVs) Limited use for extended reading Cant see whole page for overview before reading detail Must be able to move the Document Tray (X/Y table) Movement may cause dizziness, nausea Difficult to track a line to read back and forth Can lose your place, skip or reread lines Often miss the beginning or end of a reading line Fatigue limits reading time, comfort and comprehension Challenging for Central Vision Loss or Tunnel Vision Same Technology for 30 years - Magnifies

    4. Limitations of Video Magnifiers (CCTVs) Demonstration using HumanWares SmartView Xtend

    5. myReaders Solution for Reading New Technology designed for Reading Captures documents and reformats text User selects best Reading View between: Column View (like a Teleprompter) Row View (like a Ticker Tape) Word View (like Flash Cards) Text adapts and wraps to fit screen size No X/Y tray to shuffle automatic scroll User selects View, Size, Colors, Speed

    6. myReaders Solution for Reading With myReader, it is possible to: Read Faster Read Longer Read with Less Fatigue and Nausea Read and Comprehend more

    7. myReaders Solution for Reading myReader better assist readers with: Central Vision Loss Age Related Macular Degeneration Stargardts Disease Row View maximizes Eccentric Viewing capabilities Tunnel Vision Retinitis Pigmentosa Other visual field limiting conditions Control Panel allows user to step back and control text Focus on one spot in Row View, where all text starts

    8. myReaders Solution for Reading Demonstration of the myReaders features

    9. Global Case Studies

    10. Global Case Studies Europe Visio Het Loo Erf Centre, Apeldoorn, The Netherlands Rehabilitation Centre testing in a controlled environment Mr. H. (41) experienced CCTV user Ms. D. is a school teacher Ms. S. (60) has read using various CCTVs

    11. Global Case Studies - Europe Mr. H. (41) experienced CCTV user Read prepared text on conventional CCTV in a controlled reading test environment Reading speed measured at 40 words per minute Could only read for 9 minutes due to fatigue Couldnt answer any reading comprehension questions correctly about just read prepared text Read another prepared passage using the myReader Reading speed at 50/wpm 25% improvement Read for full 10 minute period Answered all reading comprehension questions correctly

    12. Global Case Studies - Europe Ms. D., a school teacher Uses range of devices for reading work Depending on text size, needs 3X 5X magnification Can only read for 2 minutes maximum until Begins tearing and getting severe headaches Using the myReader in Column Mode Could read for 10 minutes continuously By varying documents and pictures.. Ms. D. was able to use the myReader for 2 hours comfortably without eye strain or headaches Improved comprehension

    13. Global Case Studies - Europe Ms. S. (60) has read using various CCTVs Reads at 20/wpm speed on conventional CCTV Can only read for about 2 minutes maximum until Bothered by flashing lights in her vision and Dizziness from motion of the reading material Using the myReader in Column Mode Could read for 10 minutes continuously At a reading speed of 50/wpm Without adverse or lingering side effects with CCTV With less distractions, comprehension improved

    14. Global Case Studies - Europe

    15. Global Case Studies United States Center for the Partially Sighted, Los Angeles, California Diagnosis/Observations by Licensed Medical Staff Mr. W.M. (56) suffered stroke causing loss of peripheral vision Ms. B.A. (85) suffered Wet form of Age-Related Macular Degeneration

    16. Global Case Studies United States Mr. W.M. (56) stroke loss of peripheral vision Loss peripheral vision on right side of both eyes Although 20/20, couldnt see words on right Prevented tracking left to right to read Prism lenses tried, but could not improve tracking Using the myReader in Row Mode (ticker tape) Could read at pre-stroke reading rates myReader recognized by Low Vision Optometrist specialists to assist in patients with: Reduced sight Neurophthalmological disorders such as Field Loss and Oculomotor Dysfunction

    17. Global Case Studies United States Ms. B.A (85) Wet Macular Degeneration Visual Acuity reduced to 20/200 in each eye Could no longer read newspapers and books Hand magnifiers/high powered glasses shown but could not tolerate close working distance required Couldnt control X/Y table on conventional CCTV Using the myReader in Row Mode (ticker tape) Could read fluently again myReader helps patients unable to use X/Y tray due to: Multiple disabilities, Frailty or weakness, or Nerve/muscle coordination conditions

    18. Global Testimonials

    19. Global Testimonial United States (Kansas) Mr. C.C. (94) disabled Veteran with AMD No vision in left eye, right eye with AMD Had 6 months of Low Vision evaluations and training from Veterans Affairs Could barely read or live independently Afterwards, received myReader from the VA Lives independently Reads mail, cans and cartons, grandkids photos Knows how to use all features of the myReader Greatest visual aid I have ever found, and Ive checked every Low Vision Clinic in the area! I couldnt get along with out it!

    20. Global Testimonial Australia (Melbourne) Female (94) suffering from AMD Former avid book reader with arthritis and diabetes Could not read anymore, her favorite past time In nursing home, withdrawing from family, friends Falling into deep depression Got myReader with 1 week trial Received Two, 1 hour training sessions After 1 month, was reading 5 hours per day, everyday! Often found at 11 pm reading Overall health and emotional state improved Family members deeply moved and grateful

    21. Global Testimonial Europe (Maastricht) Mr. G.H.G. (56), teacher, suffering from AMD Economics/Geography Teacher diagnosed with AMD Reading and correcting coursework were difficult At risk of losing his teaching job Vision was less than 25% Started using the myReader Has continued working 100% as a teacher Likes flexibility of features on the myReader Picks up fine nuances of colors for maps Can rotate images from portrait to landscape Transportable for meetings and changing rooms Saved his Career as a teacher!

    22. myReaders Solution for Reading Demonstration of myReader2 NEW features

    23. Presentation Summary myReader clearly offers new technology over the limitations of CCTVs during the past 30 years myReaders Solution is designed to help Users Read better with Low Vision Read for longer periods Read with less effort Read with greater comprehension Case Studies &Testimonials Gave real world Users examples of myReaders capabilities and how it changed their quality of life Q & A

    24. THANK YOU!

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