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: Don Johnston – CEO and Founder of Don Johnston Inc. Martin McKay – CEO and Founder of […]
Posts with the dyslexia tag
Helperbird Google Chrome Extension
Google Chrome offers so many extensions to help improve the popular browser’s accessibility for individuals with varying special needs. There are different extensions available to help individuals annotate or convert a website’s text into speech. Helperbird offers all these tools and more in one extension! According to its description on the Chrome Web Store: “Helperbird […]
Monday: Helperbird
Brian Norton, Director of Assistive Technology, at Easterseals Crossroads shows us Helperbird, which is a Chrome browser extension that makes the web more accessible and allows a user to customize settings to make reading web pages easier. Check it out here: Click here to learn more about Helperbird.
ATU517 – Magical I Am with Bill Allen and Sunil Thankamusy
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: Bill Allen – Founder and CEO of Magical I Am Sunil Thankamusy – Principle Game Director of […]
Magical I Am – Reading Game for Students with Dyslexia
Did you know dyslexia affects approximately 20% of the population? If you’re looking for a fun reading game for your child or student with dyslexia, check out Magical I Am! According to its description on Indiegogo, Magical I Am is a reading adventure game that offers a “fun and affordable path to success for young […]
Spreading Holiday Cheer with Assistive Technology
Don’t worry, we’ve all found ourselves squeezing through crowds or running into internet traffic while shopping for gifts at the last minute. Have no fear; we have some late holiday gift ideas here for those loved ones who may need assistive technology. “While these items certainly are convenient for able-bodied people, they can be vital […]