my Board Buddy: Affordable Classroom Accessibility Solutions for Students with Low Vision
- Julie Denys
- 19 hours ago
- 2 min read
As schools worldwide continue to invest in inclusive education, the demand for effective and affordable assistive technology is growing rapidly.
For distributors serving educational markets in Europe, North America, South America, Asia, and beyond, my Board Buddy offers an innovative portfolio of classroom accessibility solutions that help students with low vision participate fully in learning environments.
Developed by Sensotec, my Board Buddy enables students to view classroom information clearly and independently, creating more accessible and equitable educational experiences.
Why Accessible Classrooms Matter
Students with visual impairments often face difficulties reading information displayed on chalkboards, smartboards, posters, or other classroom materials. This can negatively impact participation, independence, and learning outcomes.
The my Board Buddy range addresses these challenges by allowing students to view classroom content directly on a personal screen or tablet. They can magnify images, adjust contrast, and personalize colour settings according to their visual needs, making educational content significantly more accessible.
One Product Family, Multiple Educational Applications
A key advantage of my Board Buddy is its flexibility. The portfolio includes three complementary solutions that support different classroom environments and age groups.
my Board Buddy CAM: Bringing the Entire Classroom Into Focus
The my Board Buddy CAM is designed for fixed classroom settings where students need access to both the chalkboard and the wider classroom environment.
Using a motorized camera positioned on the student's desk, classroom content is transmitted to a nearby display. Students can zoom in, enhance contrast, adjust colours, and save preferred viewing positions. This creates a highly personalized learning experience while promoting independence in the classroom.
my Board Buddy AIR: Wireless Access to Smartboard Content
The my Board Buddy AIR solution is ideal for primary and secondary schools using interactive smartboards.
Connected to the teacher's smartboard or laptop, AIR wirelessly sends lesson content directly to a screen near the student. This allows students with low vision to follow presentations in real time and adjust the display according to their individual visual preferences.
my Board Buddy GO: Mobile Accessibility for Modern Learning
For secondary school students and higher education learners who move between classrooms throughout the day, my Board Buddy GO provides maximum flexibility.
The system streams smartboard content directly to a tablet through the my Board Buddy app. Students can magnify content, optimize contrast, save screenshots, and even record board presentations for future reference. Because it operates discreetly on a tablet, students benefit from a more natural classroom experience with less emphasis on the use of assistive technology.
A Cost-Effective Opportunity for Assistive Technology Distributors
Educational institutions increasingly seek scalable and budget-friendly accessibility solutions. my Board Buddy offers distributors a product range that is easy to explain, easy to demonstrate, and capable of addressing a broad range of visual support needs without requiring extensive classroom infrastructure investments.
Whether schools require support for younger children in a fixed classroom or mobile solutions for university students, my Board Buddy delivers a practical and affordable answer to inclusive education challenges.
Do you want to know more about my Board Buddy and the opportunity this solution offers to you clients? Let's get in touch. Book an online meeting with our Export Manager.
