We likely all remember Google Glass, the ill-fated — though well-intentioned — brand of smart glasses developed and distributed by Google. After a great deal of criticism, the prototype officially stopped production in early 2015. Nearly 10 years later, the infamous Google Glass was resurrected. Well, sort of. At the annual tech trade show CES […]
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ATU686 – Laura Medcalf Tribute
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. Accessibility Minute with Laura Metcalf and to read her blogs: www.eastersealstech.com —————————— If you have an AT question, leave […]
OrCam Hear Offers Conversation Solutions
In a 2023 study of more than 2,800 older adults, 65.3% (about 21.5 million individuals) of those aged 71 years or older had hearing loss, and by age 90 years, 96.2% of adults had hearing loss. However, only 29.2% of those with hearing loss used hearing aids. OrCam offers a more advanced hearing solution. The […]
Monday Tech Tip: Irie-AT Digital Magnifiers
During the 2024 ATIA Conference, Cody Mitchell from Irie-AT, showed us some of their digital magnifiers. Check it out here: Click here to learn more about Irie-AT low vision products.
ATU685 – ScanMarker Pro with Brian Friedlander
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 Guest: Brian Friedlander – Assistive Tech Consultant Website: scanmarker.com In the US, email Brian: brian@assistivetek.com Bridging Apps: bridgingapps.org […]
iOS 17 Accessibility Features: Hearing
The telephone has come a long way since inventor Alexander Graham Bell made the first call nearly a century-and-a-half ago. Now, it’s no longer a communication device glued to our ear but a multipurpose tool for navigating the world. For people with hearing loss or impairment, the iPhone 17’s accessibility features make life run smoothly […]