Podcast: Play in new window | Download Panel: Brian Norton, Josh Anderson, Belva Smith and Tracy Castillo. Q1. ScreenReaders for non-visually impaired, Q2. Text-to-Speech and Speech-to-Text options for Mac, Q3. Mirror Android Devices, Q4. When to transition from ScreenMag to ScreenReader, Q5. iOS Trackpads and Mice, Q6. Wildcard: What do you use for AntiVirus? ——————- […]
Posts with the Accessibility tag
2-in-1 Musical Jump ‘n Toss
If you’re looking for a fun game to encourage gross motor skills, check out the 2-in-1 Musical Jump ‘n Toss from Fat Brain Toys. The 2-in-1 Musical Jump ‘n Toss is a “spinning pole-hopping game that transforms into a spinning ring-toss game.” To begin, connect the poles, attach them to the top of the ladybug’s […]
Extensity for Google Chrome
Google Chrome offers so many built-in accessibility features. In addition to that, there are countless extensions you can add to the browser to make the browser even more accessible. Monday’s Tech Tip features our very own director, Brian Norton, introducing yet another extension called Extensity. In sum, Extensity quickly enables/disables Google Chrome extensions. According to its description, it is “the ultimate tool for lightning-fast […]
Apple iOS 14 Changes the Game for Accessibility
This month, Apple released one of its biggest iOS updates yet — iOS 14. “Fortunately, this new version of the iOS operating system is beneficial for people of all levels of ability,” said Brian Norton, director of assistive technology at Easterseals Crossroads. “What’s convenient to some is vital to others, and Apple clearly understands that […]
Welch Allyn Spot Vision Screener
Vision screenings are “crucial for early detection and prevention of vision loss in young children.” Welch Allyn offers a quick, contact-free vision screening device: introducing their Spot Vision Screener. In sum, it is a handheld, portable device that can automatically detect vision issues from a noninvasive 3-foot distance in just seconds! The Welch Allyn Spot […]
ATU486 – Parrots Inc with David Hojah
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. David Hojah – CEO and Founder of Parrots Inc. Visit their website: https://www.flyparrots.com Check out their recent news: https://techcrunch.com/2020/09/06/meet-the-tc-top-picks-for-disrupt-2020/?guccounter=1 AUesome Story: https://bit.ly/2H49dqj […]