A couple weeks ago, Alvin Alviar introduced us to some handy websites. For this week’s Tech Tip, Alvin will show us some applications that could improve accessibility on PCs.
Posts with the apps tag
Top Assistive Technologies of 2014
As it is the last day of the year, I wanted to take a moment to point out how exciting this year was for assistive technology. What were some of the most noted advancements? This was indubitably the year of wearable technology, with the release of Google Glass and several other wearables. But overall, 2014’s technology paved […]
Tablet computers and apps for the holidays!
In part two of our recent, 4th annual assistive technology holiday shopping show, our friends at Bridging Apps listed their top suggestions for anyone considering a tablet computer for someone as a holiday gift. Here is what they suggested. Top tablet recommendations : iPad mini: The iPad mini is very easy to use, has many […]
Wit: Natural Language for the Internet of Things
We may often find ourselves uttering to a stubborn appliance or device. “Television, turn on.” Soon, though, it could be more common for those devices to actually listen and obey our commands. Several large companies such as Google and Apple have their own voice recognition technology; however, smaller companies and independent developers don’t have the necessary budget […]
Autism Resources in Fiction and Technology
I grew up with the Baby-Sitters Club; I loved the books, the films, everything about the series. (I can’t believe it’s already been fifteen years since the “Baby-Sitters Club” held their last meeting!) I haven’t heard about the series for a while, but yesterday I read a headline titled: “‘Baby-Sitters Club’ author Ann M. Martin’s […]
Top 4 Keyboards for Accessibility on iOS 8
Got an email or text message to send on your iPhone? Swipe it. Type it. Set a shortcut. Select a dictionary on your desired subject (i.e. work, school, sports, etc.) With the recently released iOS 8 update, typing on Apple gadgets gets a little easier–and a lot more accessible. Install a New Keyboard on iOS 8 In order to […]