For this week’s Tech Tip, assistive technology specialist Anna Leung is going to show us three GPS options for the visually impaired. One is a device called the Trekker Breeze by Humanware. The other two are iOS apps called LookTel Breadcrumbs and Seeing Assistant. Check this out!
Posts with the GPS tag
Clothing line changes way children with autism get dressed
Zippers, buttons, and tags–oh my! These features are found on a majority of clothing. To many, seams and zippers are, well, seams and zippers; but for several children with autism, these are often insurmountable obstacles. Lauren Thierry, the mother of a boy with autism, created the “Independence Day Clothing” line to help children with autism […]
iPhone Maps for the Blind
People who are blind can use iPhones as assistive technology. A new accessory can turn iPhones into a map for the blind. Relying on headphones may cause the user to miss auditory clues in the world around them. For example, if you’re wearing headphones, you may miss the car horn honking as you cross the […]
Sendero GPS LookAround
The Sendero Group has developed the GPS LookAround app, an app for the blind or visually impaired. This self-voicing app is available on the iPhone and in the app store for $4.99. It works with the iPhone 3Gs and higher. However, this app does not work with the iPod and has yet to be programmed […]
Friday Podcast: AT and Higher Education, Tax Prep, iBooks2 and accessiblity and GPS as Assistive Technology
Information from the INDATA Project is now available via podcast! Every Friday, the INDATA Project will release two podcasts featuring new assistive technology projects. The podcasts are available for viewing on the INDATA Project website and on iTunes. The “Assistive Technology Update” is a fast-paced weekly update for AT professionals and enthusiasts. The “Accessibility Minute” is designed […]
BONUS Tech Tip Wednesday: Augmented Reality with the iPad 2
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