Switches as Computer Keyboard Shortcuts

People that have limited use of their arms or hands may have trouble using a computer. X-Keys, created by P.I. Engineering, is an assistive technology product that allows users to attach switches to your computer via the USB port. A switch can trigger an action on your computer. Connect up to 12 switches to the […]

Firefly for iPad

firefly is an easy-to-use tool for people who have the cognitive ability but not the literacy skills to read text. Users can upload content to the app and it will be read aloud to them. Users simply select a word on the screen and select the green “play” button at the top of the page. […]

AM068 – MathPad

Podcast: Play in new window | Download068-09-14-12 – MathPad Hi folks. Welcome to “Accessibility Minute”, your weekly look at Assisitive Technology—those clever tools and devices designed to help people who have difficulties with vision, mobility, hearing or other special needs. In the world of special education, accessibility in the areas of  Science Technology Engineering and […]

AM067 – eSpecial Needs

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadHi folks. Welcome to Accessibility Minute, your weekly look at Assistive Technology -those clever tools and devices designed to help people who have difficulties with vision, mobility, hearing or other special needs. Some kids with disabilities benefit from those hard-to-find pieces of assistive technology equipment and eSpecial Needs searches […]