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Insights into Apps from RDPFS Intern Ahmat Djouma

Ahmat recently learned more about the Envision AI app during a meeting with Glenda Such, group convener and meeting host, and the Delaware Valley Council of Citizens with Low Vision. This mobile application allows you to scan text, product bar codes and QR codes and read them aloud. Envision AI is very comprehensive, allowing users to import files to read with the app and also has the ability to translate text into numerous languages.  Users can read signs or short text. According to Glenda, she was able to read a weather alert on her TV using the app. You can locate an object or even people using your camera. Available in both Android and iOS operating systems. Envision AI can be obtained through three payment plans: a monthly fee of $1.99; annually for $20.99 or a one-time fee of $89.99 for a life-time subscription. A free 14-day trial period is offered as well. For more information and to access the app.

He also checked out Voice Dream Scanner, an app that allows you to scan paper documents using the camera on your phone and read them using text-to-speech voice.  When hovering over a document you will hear a tone that indicates the presence of detectible texts. Once you are positioned, it will take a photo of text automatically and process it for reading through built-in text-to-speech.  This app is available for a one-time payment of $5.99.  Access it here.