Blind Help is a website that regularly provides software, audiobooks, and technology news for the visually impaired. For almost a decade, Blind Help has garnered significant attention, especially within the world of assistive technology for the visually impaired. Besides being a provider site, they also offer a space for users to become contributors. By creating an account and joining their Telegram and WhatsApp groups, we can discuss via chat and post other assistive technology software or information on their website. For me, Blind Help has always been the first option when searching for software after not finding it in app stores. Although the software uploaded there is free because it has been modified, I feel confident about its security and accessibility. Nevertheless, a dilemma sometimes arises, a feeling that questions whether it is ethical for me to download software for free when it should ideally be purchased officially? However, since I can currently only purchase Android apps via the Play Store and funds are not always available, I ultimately have to choose to download the modified version. Of course, I hope my friends can do better than me in accessing various assistive technologies, right? Back to the laptop! Here's how to access the Blind Help website, based on a video tutorial from the Dunia Netra YouTube Channel:
- Type
Blindhelp.net into our browser's homepage search edit box and press enter to access it.
- Look for the
software link to focus more on finding the software we want.
- Browse through the software one by one until you find what you want.
- Select one, then look for the download link to obtain the software.
- Another alternative for faster access to software is to use the search box.
- After typing keywords, the search results will appear just as they would if you browsed manually.
- The search box can be used from anywhere, from the beginning or on a specific page. The search box is usually at the top of the screen or not far if you navigate by swiping right, or you can type 'e' as a shortcut on a PC.
Actually, if we explore various sources, there are many more ways to gain access to assistive technology. This could be through video tutorials, podcasts, articles, or other types. This is just one of them. The most important thing here is that our motivation to keep learning must be continuously enhanced, and our thoroughness during exploration must be maintained. Bantul, May 25, 2024