While communicating may be easier on mobile phones for the general population, communication tends to be more limited for individuals who are deaf. For instance, said individuals often communicate using sign language, but using sign language isn’t really an option, unless using video messages. This is about to change with the release of Signily, a sign language […]
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Monday Tech Tip: Grey Matters app for people with dementia.
Anna Leung, Assistive Technology Specialist, at Easter Seals Crossroads, shows us an app called Grey Matters, which is a tablet application that “aims to improve quality of life for people with dementia and their caregivers”. Check it out here:
The Dot: Smartwatch that displays text in Braille
By now, I’m certain a majority of you have heard of many smart devices available on the market, especially Apple’s flagship wearable, the Apple Watch. While this smartwatch offers several accessibility features (e.g. VoiceOver), it doesn’t offer the same tactile benefits as Braille. A Korean startup company has thus developed The Dot, a smartwatch featuring active Braille technology. The Dot is a wearable […]
Go back to school with these apps by AssistiveWare!
New backpack? Check! New school supplies? Check! New schedule? Check! That’s right, it’s your child’s favorite time of year, time to get back to classes, studying, and homework! (Or is it the parents’ favorite time of year, the time they finally get a break from entertaining the little ones all summer?) Well, either way, school is in […]
Homer Player: Audiobook player for visually impaired
Reading is a favorite pastime for many individuals, but as people age, their eyesight may begin to deteriorate making it difficult to read. Fortunately, there are several audiobook apps on smart devices allowing these individuals to get back to reading. Though these apps have proven to be beneficial for a myriad of individuals, using a tablet or smartphone may […]
Monday Tech Tip: Jitterbug phone
Belva Smith, Assistive Technology Specialist, at Easter Seals Crossroads, shows us how to use a simple cell phone called the Jitterbug phone. This cell phone may be helpful for those who want a low tech cell phone option or have low vision. Check it out here: