Scenario 1: In today’s fast-paced society, it seems as though we’re always in a rush. We’ve been spoiled with smart technologies that provide us with instant notifications of texts, emails, and other miscellaneous alerts. We’ve grown accustomed to everything being so instant and easy that we may neglect simple tasks, like turning off the stove. Such […]
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Monday Tech Tip: How to Connect a Braille Display to a Bluetooth-enabled iOS device
Belva Smith, Assistive Technology Specialist, at Easter Seals Crossroads, shows us how to connect a bluetooth Braille display to an iOS device. Here she shows us how to connect the Braille display to her iPhone. Check it out here:
ATFAQ012 – Q1. Where can I find a grant for a wheelchair accessible van? Q2. Are there learning disability apps that will take picture and read text to me? Q3. Can I make my computer stop playing music while NVDA is reading my screen? Q4. What is the best noise canceling microphone for Dragon Naturally Speaking? Q5. Is there an app that takes pictures of business cards and enters the information into my contacts? Q6. What technology can help a student with low vision read the chalkboard from a distance in the classroom? Q7. What advice would you give a young person wanting to go into assistive technology as a career?
Podcast: Play in new window | Download ATFAQ012-08-24-15 Show notes: Panel: Brian Norton, Mark Stewart, Belva Smith, and Wade Wingler Q1. Where can I find a grant for a wheelchair accessible van? Q2. Are there learning disability apps that will take picture and read text to me? Q3. Can I make my computer stop playing […]
AM145 – Nest Protect 2.0
Podcast: Play in new window | Download 145-08-21-15 Nest Protect 2.0 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! It seems as if all devices can be connected to one’s smartphone nowadays–from […]
ATU221 – Teaching Accessibility with Larry Goldberg of Yahoo (www.TeachingAccessibility.com), Assistive Technology Makeathon, Accessible Linux Distributions, Apple’s Self-Driving Car, Pain Management Apps for Children
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. Teaching Accessibility with Larry Goldberg of Yahoo (www.TeachingAccessibility.com) TOM | Google | UCPNB | Bay Area Makeathon | TOM […]
Make music with the Skoog!
Making music is important to every child’s development. The benefits of making music include improved concentration, language, sympathetic engagement and social interaction. However, many instruments may not be accessible for all individuals, especially those with physical disabilities. The Skoog is an exception; it is an accessible, easy-to-play instrument designed for everyone. “The Skoog is not […]