Individuals who have sleep apnea often don’t wear their CPAP masks as they’re supposed to. This is likely due to the CPAP’s bulky mask attached to tangling cords and hoses. However, soon there may be a hoseless, cordless, maskless, battery-powered CPAP device available for these patients called Airing. First, what exactly is sleep apnea? According to the Airing website: Obstructive Sleep […]
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Monday Tech Tip: Fooducate App
David Frye, Assistive Technology Specialist at Easter Seals Crossroads, shows us an app called Fooducate that helps you track the food you eat in hopes to create healthier eating habits. Check it out here:
ATFAQ006 – Q1. iPad or dedicated book reader? Q2. Best headsets for Dragon? Q3. Smart phone cord management? Q4. iPad apps for Kindle books? Q5. Liquid level indicators and cup sizes? Q5. Best laptop computers for blind college students? Q6. Will Windows 10 really be the last version of Windows?
Podcast: Play in new window | Download Show Notes: ATFAQ006 – Q1. iPad or dedicated book reader? Q2. Best headsets for Dragon? Q3. Smart phone cord management? Q4. iPad apps for Kindle books? Q5. Liquid level indicators and cup sizes? Q5. Best laptop computers for blind college students? Q6. Will Windows 10 really be the […]
AM131 – ATFAQ, another of our shows!
Podcast: Play in new window | Download 131-05-15-15 – ATFAQ 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! If you haven’t already checked out our other podcast, ATFAQ, be sure to […]
ATU208 – Animal Watch VI (Math App for Students Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired), Robot Sighted Guides in Train Stations, Web Accessibility and Cognitive Disabilities, Making Your Home More Wheelchair Accessible
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: Animal Watch – Math for students who are blind or visually impaired – http://awvis.arizona.edu/ Infographic: Making Your […]
VocaliD: Custom Crafted Voices
American poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow once said, “The human voice is the organ of the soul.” It’s also been said the human voice is not just a sound but also a reflection of the person. Everyone has a unique voiceprint, yet the millions of individuals who rely on communication devices have been given uniform, robotic voices that don’t […]