TinkerTech Labs is a company on a mission to “design and build accessible, inclusive, and innovative technology solutions for people with disabilities.” Their flagship product is TranscribeGlass, which is a comfortable wearable device for individuals with hearing impairments. TranscribeGlass shows real-time closed captions from any source on a transparent display in your field of vision. […]
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Gauthmath – Math Solver App
Looking for an app to help your child or student with math? Gauthmath is a free, fast math problem-solving app. It can help students with algebra, graphing, calculus, and other math topics! Using the app is as easy as snapping a picture of your math problem or scanning your math homework. After you take a […]
Monday Tech Tip: Using OCR in JAWS to access .pdf files
Jim Rinehart, Assistive Technology Specialist, at Easterseals Crossroads shows us how to access .pdf files using OCR (optical character recognition with JAWS screenreader. Check it out here: Click here to learn more about JAWS.
AM416 – OgStar Reading App
Podcast: Play in new window | Download Hey there! Welcome to Accessibility Minute, your weekly look at Assistive Technology, those clever tools and devices designed to help people who have difficulties with vision, mobility, hearing or other special needs! Looking for a fun app to help teach your child or student how to read, write, […]
Vico SmartBoard App
If you’re looking for a digital version of a whiteboard to help teach your student(s), check out Vico SmartBoard. Vico SmartBoard is an iPad app for teachers looking to tutor their students. Further, Vico is a platform that provides “learning in a lively, intuitive way” as if the teacher and student are in the same […]
Talkie Articulation App
If you’re in the market for an app to help children learn and practice speech-sound production, check out the Talkie Articulation app. The app aims for “young children to utilize the content, with an adult or speech therapist to guide them so they can learn the correct sounds of phonemes.” The Talkie Articulation app was […]