Today, Wade kicks off a two part series about the accessibility of the Amazon Kindle. From text to speech and color contrast options, Wade dives into what makes these digital texts unique and more accessible for those with mobility issues and/or visual impairments. To view Closed Captioning, click on the “CC” in the lower right […]
Podcast: Play in new window | Download http://traffic.libsyn.com/atupdate/ATU012012.mp3 Links: ALS and Assistive Technology (Alisa Brownlee) (www.ALS.org) Clamp On WHILL Temporarily Gives Manual Wheelchairs Electric Drive http://gizmo.do/w39cUW EdCeptional #26 – Codebreakers | EdReach http://bit.ly/xzaPpO An In Depth Analysis of HTML5 Multimedia and Accessibility | Nettuts+ http://bit.ly/yazka4 Apple to announce tools, platform to “digitally destroy” textbook publishing […]
Information from the INDATA Project is now available via podcast! Every Friday, the INDATA Project will release two podcasts featuring new assistive technology projects. The podcasts are available for viewing on the INDATA Project website and on iTunes. The “Assistive Technology Update” is a fast-paced weekly update for AT professionals and enthusiasts. The “Accessibility Minute” is designed […]
Podcast: Play in new window | Downloadhttp://traffic.libsyn.com/accessibilityminute/AM012012.mp3 Links: People first language at DisabilityIsNatural.com: http://bit.ly/wlGGbY Read our blog: http://blog.eastersealstech.com Listen 24/7 at www.AssistiveTechnologyRadio.com
Classroom technology has come a long way since chalk and the blackboard. Now, more and more classrooms are being outfitted with laptops, SMART boards and even iPads. In order to keep up with the changing times and technologies, it is a good idea for teachers to be aware of the many apps available for them […]
Yesterday, Derek shared with us some of the most important realizations he came to while learning to be a blind college freshman. We learned that college campuses are inconsistent and confusing at times, loneliness is a very real emotion and good help is hard to find. Read on to learn the last two of Derek’s […]
