The Braillephone is a portable braille telephone device designed for use by individuals who are Deaf and Blind. This piece of assistive technology is used as a telephone communication or for face-to-face communication. It’s helpful for communication between a person who is Deaf Blind and any other person using a telecommunications device for the Deaf. […]
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Monday Tech Tip: ChromeVox
Wade Wingler, Director of Assistive Technology shows the ChromeVox screen reader for Chrome. Having trouble viewing the video-click here
National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program partners with Easter Seals Crossroads
iCanConnect has a the National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program that aims to “ensure that every person with combined hearing and vision loss has access to modern telecommunication tools and the training necessary to use them, granting every individual the opportunity to interact with the world as an involved, contributing member of society.” The outreach program […]
Making the Cloud more Accessible with Android and Chrome
People who are Blind or have low-vision face unique challenges when using Cloud services. Google recently led a workshop to share how the company is improving the accessibility of its technologies. Some of Google’s improvements to its Android and Chrome products are listed below. You can read the full list on Google’s Official Blog. Google OS […]
Monday Tech Tip: Read&Write for Google Docs
Wade Wingler, Director of Assistive Technology shows us the accessibility feature of Read&Write for Google Docs. Having trouble viewing the video-click here
Flood and Water Temperature Detectors for People with Dementia
People who have dementia may have trouble detecting the height of water in a bathtub. This could lead unnecessary damage to a person’s home or even injuring themselves. Here’s a short list of assistive technology devices that can help make life more safe. Starfish Bath Alarm This device sucks to the side of the bathtub. You […]