Assistive technology is used to allow people to live more independently. These devices can be used to help people get around their city, complete tasks in the workplace or even live more conveniently in their homes. Today’s featured assistive technology can be used in the home, more specifically in the kitchen. The Chef’s Stir Pan is a […]
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Monday Tech Tip: Multi-Tasking Gestures on iPad
Ron King, Assistive Technology Specialist at Easter Seals Crossroads, shows us Multi-tasking gestures on an iPad. Having trouble viewing the video-click here
ATU109 – Kurzweil 3000 Firefly and iOS7 Accessibility preview
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: Roger Steinberg, VP of Customer Success, Cambium Learning Technologies www.CambiumTech.com iOS 7 Accessibility improvements Apple Unveils New […]
AM109 – Bridging Apps for Assistive Technology
Podcast: Play in new window | Download Show Notes Hi folks. Welcome to “Accessibility Minute”, your weekly look at Assisitive Technology—those clever tools and devices designed to help people who have difficulties with vision, mobility, hearing or other special needs. Many people are finding all kinds of assistive technology apps for their iphone, ipad, ipods, […]
Berlin Button
Assistive technology can help people with disabilities live more indepenently. Today’s featured piece of AT technology is manufactured in Germany and used near streets. You can find more information about the Berlin Button on AbleData.com. The Berlin Button is a pedestrian signal control switch designed for use by individuals who are blind, deaf blind, or […]
AbleNet Responsable Personal Alert System
For seniors living alone, it may be wise to invest in an alert system in case of emergencies. This innovative Alert System works with existing phone lines, allowing you to program up to four phone numbers to call on a single push of a button. A wearable pendant provides instant access to help whenever it’s […]