Braille is a system of touch reading and writing for individuals who are low vision, blind or deaf-blind. First introduced in the early 1800s, the braille system consists of characters in which raised dots represent the letters of the alphabet. From embossed paper to braille displays and notetakers, there are many ways to use braille […]
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ATU556 – Foresight Augmented Reality with Chris Webb and Tanner Gers
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. Special Guests: Tanner Gers – Director of Business Development Chris Webb – CEO ,Co-Founder and Head Engineer Website: https://www.foresightar.com […]
Mantis Q40 Braille Display
HumanWare is a Canadian-based company that was founded in 1988. The company’s mission is to “develop solutions enabling people living with visual impairment, vision loss, and even learning disabilities to develop their potential and maintain their autonomy.” One of their newest products is the Mantis Q40, which is a first-of-its-kind integrated keyboard and refreshable Braille […]
ATFAQ143 – Q1. VictorTrek or VictorStream what are the differences, Q2. Non-verbal communication tech for culinary school, Q3. Funding options for accessible van, Q4, Amplified phone systems, Q5. AT services offered at Easterseals Crossroads, Q6. Wildcard: Should Voc Rehab provide tech just because it is new
Podcast: Play in new window | Download Panel: Brian Norton, Josh Anderson, Belva Smith and Tracy Castillo ATFAQ143 – Q1. VictorTrek or VictorStream what are the differences, Q2. Non-verbal communication tech for culinary school, Q3. Funding options for accessible van, Q4, Amplified phone systems, Q5. AT services offered at Easterseals Crossroads, Q6. Wildcard: Should Voc […]
ATU499 – HeardThat with Bruce Sharpe and WayBand with Keith Kirkland
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. Show Notes: Bruce Sharpe, CEO – Singular Hearing, Inc HeardThat website: https://heardthatapp.com App Store (iPhone): https://apps.apple.com/us/app/heardthat/id1526360165 Google Play (Android): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.singsoftnext.deephearing Keith Kirkland […]
ATU495 – WayAround App with Jessica Hipp
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. Jessica Hipp, Chief Operating Officer – WayAround www.wayaround.com Facebook: facebook.com/WayAroundTools Twitter: twitter.com/WayAroundTools YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC20nd5nzn8Dof2p1zFPDDTA ATIA Link: www.atia.org/ATupdate 20% discount during November: ATIA21VISION […]