During the 2025 ATIA Conference, Sam Hyman from Talking Keyboards, showed us the Talking Keyboard for Children, which is a speech-generating learning tool to develop literacy skills. Check it out here: Click here to learn more about Talking Keyboards.
Posts with the assistive technology tag
Be My Eyes: Hands-Free Assistance Through Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses
Imagine navigating your daily routine with a personal assistant ready to help at a moment’s notice — all without lifting a finger. Thanks to the collaboration between Be My Eyes and Meta, this is now a reality for individuals who are blind or have low vision. Be My Eyes, a platform connecting users with sighted […]
Exploring iOS 18’s New Accessibility Features for Mobility
Nearly 60% of U.S. smartphone users own an Apple iPhone. With May 16 being Global Accessibility Awareness Day, Apple continues to offer more accessibility features to enhance user experience with iPhone and iPad. Here’s a closer look at the key features aimed at making Apple devices easier to use for users with limited mobility. Eye […]
Music Within Everyone’s Control
With their keys, strings, sticks and valves, musical instruments can be overwhelming for any young student, let alone those with disabilities. Cue CMPSR, a disability-friendly joystick controller that makes musical composition and performance easier for players of all abilities. Once users connect the joystick to the free CMPSR Swipe app, they can compose and play […]
Monday Tech Tip: The BrailleDoodle
During the 2025 ATIA Conference, Daniel Lubiner from The TouchPad Pro Foundation, showed us The BrailleDoodle, which a two-sided tablet for Braille Learning. Check it out here: Click here to learn more about The BrailleDoodle here.
Autism Acceptance Through Assistive Technology
This year marks the Autism Society of America’s 60th anniversary of supporting people with autism through such efforts as April’s Autism Acceptance Month. (The organization followed other advocacy groups in changing “awareness” to “acceptance.”) “I do believe most people are aware of what autism is,” said Samantha Edwards, an autistic content creator and neurodivergent life […]