National AgrAbility Training

AgrAbility Breeds Accessibility and Enrichment

From cow-tracking sensors and robotic milking to aerial drones overlooking crop fields, farming now looks more like a science-fiction adventure than an old-fashioned endeavor. This week (March 25-28), the AgrAbility National Training Workshop in Atlanta is highlighting such advancements in agricultural technology for farmers with disabilities. Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the […]

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Gently Reaching Out Through Cyberspace: INDATA’s Social Media

Through its social media platforms, INDATA truly connects with its audience, transporting them from their phone or desktop to the world of assistive technology. Outreach and Education Lead Nikol Prieto serves as a virtual guide for social media followers, introducing them to assistive technology users through blog articles, and allowing them to visit technology conventions […]

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ChatGPT Makes Communication More Accessible

Artificial intelligence (AI) brings many benefits to the world and has become a powerful tool to help people in a number of different ways — and this is certainly true for people living with disabilities. ChatGPT was designed to generate human-like text responses and engage in conversational interactions. And for people with hearing or speech […]

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Trello Changes the Way You Work and Manage

Trello is a software tool that is simple and easy to use with helpful ways to collaborate and reminders on projects. For those who struggle with staying on task, this is a great tool to keep yourself accountable. Trello Helps You Tackle Your To-Do Lists Trello is customizable and flexible for every need. With Trello, […]

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Eye Can Fly Educates and Empowers With Eye Gaze Technology

Learning can be an exciting adventure. The computer game Eye Can Fly literalizes this idea by allowing users to soar across the world, prevent natural disasters and save lives while learning geography and control skills. Eye Can Fly is the world’s first 3D game made specifically for eye gaze use. Control skills come into play […]

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iOS 17 Accessibility Features: Vision

iPhones now account for more than 50 percent of smartphones sold in the United States. To remain inclusive of current and prospective users, Apple has introduced new accessibility features for the latest iPhone system, the iOS 17. These features and settings support vision, mobility, hearing, speech and cognitive needs. This first of five blogs will […]