“For some people, an accessible internet literally makes a world of difference.” Web accessibility advocate Joe Devon wrote this statement in a 2011 blog that single-handedly led to what is now the 13th annual Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD), which occurs on the third Thursday of each May. When digital accessibility professional Jennison Ascuncion stumbled […]
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AT Awareness and Empowerment
This year, the Association of Assistive Technology Act Programs (ATAP) rang in the sixth annual National Assistive Technology Awareness Day (April 17) with a briefing on Capitol Hill to address the importance of assistive technology and the federal funds needed to acquire it for such programs as the INDATA Project. In his remarks to honor […]
SpeakEasy Home Speech Therapy App
Communicating is essential for expressing needs, building relationships, and navigating the world around us. However, for individuals with speech and language disorders, communicating effectively can be rather challenging. This is where the SpeakEasy Home Speech Therapy app can help. SpeakEasy is a groundbreaking app that brings speech therapy directly into the comfort of one’s home. […]
AM566 SoundingBoard AAC App
Podcast: Play in new window | Download Hey there! 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! There are so many augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) applications available to help transform your mobile […]
Baby Shark World App
Baby shark do-do-do-do-do-do… The phenomenon of “Baby Shark” has taken the world by storm, captivating children and parents alike with its super catchy tune and adorable characters. Now, fans of the beloved song can dive into a whole new adventure with the Baby Shark World app! The app is full of educational games and interactive […]
MagniLink Vision Video Magnifier
In today’s world, technology plays a pivotal role in making life easier and more accessible for people of all abilities. One example of this is MagniLink Vision, a revolutionary assistive technology designed to empower individuals with visual impairments. Through its innovative features and user-friendly interface, MagniLink Vision is transforming the way visually impaired individuals interact […]