Brian Norton, Director of Assistive Technology, at Easterseals Crossroads shows us Guided Access for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. This feature limits your device to a single app, which is very helpful if someone does not want to be distracted because they cannot access anything else on the device until Guided Access is turned off. […]
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Big Tech Brands Make Accessibility Mainstream: Part 1
Thanks to big tech global brands like Amazon, Google and Microsoft, we’re now on the verge of being a fully inclusive society, as assistive technology for people with disabilities is now of mainstream use. “What’s vital for the disabled community is now valuable to everyone, as we all turn to our mobile devices on a […]
10 New Accessibility Features in iOS 8
Last week at Apple’s annual developer conference, the company announced the launch of its new mobile operating system, iOS 8. Over the years, Apple has strived to make its products as accessible as possible for all users. With the said mission in mind, though both OS X and iOS platforms currently offer many accessible features, Apple continues […]
Friday Podcast: ATU057 – People on Wheels (Nancy Cotterill), Dr Mad Science, Extra Credit Report, Summer Conventions, Robots for the Blind, Kurzweil 1000 ver 13, Guided Access, Dragon TV, Podcasts app, Paralympics
Information from the INDATA Project is now available via podcast! Every Friday, the INDATA Project will release two podcasts featuring new assistive technology projects. The podcasts are available for viewing on the INDATA Project website and on iTunes. The “Assistive Technology Update” is a fast-paced weekly update for AT professionals and enthusiasts. The “Accessibility Minute” is designed […]
Assistive Technology Update, Easter Seals Crossroads, INDATA News, Podcasts, Tech Tips, Wade Wingler
ATU057 – People on Wheels (Nancy Cotterill), Dr Mad Science, Extra Credit Report, Summer Conventions, Robots for the Blind, Kurzweil 1000 ver 13, Guided Access, Dragon TV, Podcasts app
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadLinks: People on Wheels (Nancy Cotterrill) www.PeopleOnWheels.org Dr Mad Science: Social media helping autistic children ‘navigate the world’ – The Globe and Mail http://bit.ly/MDeZFH Extra Credit Report: A podcast about teaching… http://bit.ly/Lvds5R Summer conventions | NFB http://bit.ly/QiNkOU | ACB http://bit.ly/LBUlfn Robot technology being adapted to aid the blind http://bit.ly/MtvuYw […]
ATU055 – AppleVis (Scott Davert), iOS6 Accessibility, Guided Access, Insignia Narrator HD Radio for people who are Blind or Visually Impaired, Sorenson Buzz Cards App, ePub 3 Accessibility
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadLinks: Apple Vis (Scott Davert) www.AppleVis.com Apple Announces More Accessibility For iOS | WebProNews http://bit.ly/LyAsCG Q&A: Insignia™ – Narrator Advanced HD Radio with Radio Reader Service – NS-CLHD01 http://bit.ly/K1KOI8 | http://bit.ly/K1KUQ0 App Store – Sorenson BuzzCards http://bit.ly/K1L5eh Apple – iOS 6 Preview http://bit.ly/K1MIZq Epub 3 is all about accessibility: […]