Podcast: Play in new window | Download Panel: Brian Norton, Belva Smith, Josh Anderson, Tracy Castillo ATFAQ157 Q1. Favorite disability-related apps, Q2. Movie subtitles/captions, Q3. Writing solutions for students with fine motor and speech challenges, Q4. Wildcard: How do you store your personal information? —– Transcript Starts Here —– Speaker 1: I have a question. […]
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Vision Buddy TV Watching System
If you or a loved one have low vision and are looking for a way to watch television, check out Vision Buddy! According to Vision Buddy’s website, it is the “world’s first tv-focused assistive device for the visually impaired.” To use the device, plug the Vision Buddy Streamer into an existing cable box, streamer, or […]
Lunix LX3 Cordless Hand Massager
Winter can be a very tough season for many, but especially for someone with arthritis, as the frigid temperatures tend to make the pain worse. If you’re looking for a device to help with the pain or discomfort in your hands, check out the Lunix LX3 Cordless Hand Massager! While other hand massagers can hurt […]
Monday Tech Tip: Read Aloud
Brian Norton, Director of Assistive Technology, at Easterseals Crossroads shows us Read Aloud, which is a Google Chrome extension that allows a user to use text-to-speech technology that will convert webpages to audio. Users can also use Read Aloud to read PDFs, Google Docs, Google Play books, Amazon, Kindle, and EPUB out loud. This free […]
Apple AirTag
I originally wrote about Tile back in 2014. If you’re unfamiliar with Tile products, in sum, they are small Bluetooth-enabled devices you can attach to items like keys, wallets, purses — anything you can potentially lose. Apple now has its very own version: introducing Apple AirTag! According to Apple’s website, Apple AirTag is a “super-easy […]
Amazon Astro – Home Monitoring Robot
There are so many smart home devices available from Amazon, such as the Ring Video Doorbell and several Echo devices. Now there is a brand new household robot for home monitoring: introducing Amazon Astro! With Amazon Astro, users can stay connected to their homes from anywhere. While other home monitoring devices are mounted and can […]