Fix the Web is a new web accessibility service that puts the microphone (or keyboard, in this case) in the user’s hands. Web accessibility is on the minds of those who work in assistive technology because the adaptive software or hardware that someone might use to access a website is ultimately controlled by the accessibility […]
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Product Description: Mountbatten Braille Writter
The Mountbatten Braille Writer from Humanware has been designed to introduce students to Braille literacy in a fun and inclusive manner. Its versatility as both a teaching and a writing tool makes the Mountbatten the ideal choice for students of all ages, from pre-school children at the very early stages of Braille instruction to high […]
Product Description: Visual Thesaurus
This blog post was written by Amy Braddock. Amy is the Assistive Technology Specialist for West Fargo Public Schools in West Fargo, North Dakota. Amy has a BS in Special Education: Developmental Disabilities and Physical Disabilities from Minnesota State University Moorhead. Check out Amy’s blog at: http://amysassistivetech.blogspot.com/. There are many research articles and theories to […]
Free EASI Webinar: Accessible Widgets Using Web 2.0
Presenter: Hadi Rangen, University of Illinois Wednesday Nov. 3: 11 AM Pacific, Noon Mountain, 1 PM Central and 2 PM Eastern Web 2.0 is a broad and not very accurate term, mainly including a host of new interactive features of the Web. The Web Accessibility Initiative has developed guidelines to make Web 2.0 products accessible. […]
Amazon Kindle Accessibility Review
Many of you have come to us at INDATA and said “I’ve heard that the new Kindle has text-to-speech options. Can you tell me more about this?” INDATA decided to purchase the new Kindle for our loan library to see what it has to offer to folks with vision impairments that are interested in listening […]
iPhone Apps for the Visually Impaired
Many new smart phones come with large screens, but that doesn’t mean that the print or images are easier to see. These applications are available on the Apple iPhone to allow individuals with vision impairments to live more independently. Sendero GPS LookAround for the iPhone announces the current street, city, cross street, heading and nearby […]