Accessibility Minute, Podcasts

AM312 StorySign App

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AM312 StorySign App:
Hey there! Welcome to Accessibility Minute, your weekly look at Assistive Technology, those clever tools and devices designed to help people who have difficulties with vision, mobility, hearing or other special needs!
StorySign is an app that opens the world of books to children who are deaf.  It is a free app available on Google Play that translates selected stories into sign language.
This is how it works: first, the child or parent opens the app and selects a book from the StorySign Library.  Then, they hold their phone up to the words on the page and a friendly character, Star, signs the story as the printed words are highlighted.  This allows parents and children to learn to sign and read together at their own pace.
Check it out on Google Play to learn more!
For more information, to read our blog, or to drop us a line, visit EasterSealsTech.com.  That was your Accessibility Minute for this week! I’m Laura Medcalf with the INDATA Project at Easterseals Crossroads, in Indiana.
Assistive Technology Update, Podcasts

ATU399 – Željko Khermayer, CEO of Feelif

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Podcast: Play in new window | Download Your weekly dose of information that keeps you up to date on the latest developments in the field of technology designed to assist people with disabilities and special needs. Show Notes: Željko Khermayer, CEO of Feelif https://www.feelif.com/ Facing Emotions App Stories: http://bit.ly/2Flzlds http://bit.ly/2FrGSHo Bridging Apps: https://www.bridgingapps.org/ —————————— If […]

Visual

BigBlu VisionBoard Keyboard for Low Vision

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Looking for a keyboard for an individual with low vision?  Check out the BigBlu VisionBoard from Ablenet!  The BigBlu VisionBoard features large white keys with bold black lettering. The keys measure 1 in (or 2.5 cm) and are nearly 250% larger than the print on standard keyboards.  The white keys with bold lettering “make it […]

INDATA News

Marcus Carter – Volunteer of the Year

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The INDATA Project offers several free resources such as blogs, podcasts, and the Equipment Lending Library.  In addition to all these services, we also offer a device reutilization program through the INDATA Depot.  This program takes donated equipment (e.g. laptops, computers, CCTVs, etc.) and refurbishes them to give away to Hoosiers with disabilities.  Volunteers play […]

Visual

Instagram launches new accessibility features for users with visual impairments

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The major social media platform, Instagram, has recently launched two new accessibility features for individuals with visual impairments.  The first feature is automatic alternative text; the second is the ability to manually add alternative text to photos. Check out the excerpt from Instagram’s blog: We are introducing two new improvements to make it easier for […]

Tech Tips

Monday Tech Tip: Snap Circuits Pro by Elenco

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Brian Norton, Director of Assistive Technology, at Easterseals Crossroads shows us Snap Circuits which is a toy that gives kids and hand-on introduction to building electronics. Check it out here: Click here for more information about Snap Circuits Pro.