Thanks to AI, captions now not only capture sounds — they capture the spirit of the moment. Android’s Expressive Captions feature conveys the personality of audio content, allowing hard-of-hearing users to feel the mood of whatever they’re experiencing, whether it’s a live sports game or a video call with family. Through stylistic spelling and capitalization […]
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New Android App Amps Up Communication
For people who are unable to speak or use their hands, a new app for Android is revolutionizing the way they connect with people in the moment. Designed for users with such conditions as ALS, cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis or muscular dystrophy, Project Activate allows people with these disabilities to participate further in group settings […]
Moving Forward with Mobile Technology
When many people think of assistive technology, they picture such bulky devices as wheelchairs, ramps, prosthetic limbs, hearing aids, etc. Now, a large percentage of AT is instantly accessible through digital communication. Earlier this month, INDATA hosted a full-day training session on the latest AT available through our mobile communication devices. Here are some highlights: […]
Exploring iOS 18’s New Accessibility Features for Speech
Whether users are nonspeaking, at risk of speech loss or have a speech disability, iOS 18’s accessibility features have solutions for communication. With Live Speech, users can type what they want to say or select from suggested or saved phrases, and their mobile device then speaks the text out loud through a digital voice. This […]
The AT Market Grows Globally
Good news for us and our clients: The global assistive technology market is projected to grow at a rate of 7.5% per year between now and 2031. As Persistence Market Research recently reported, this expansion is fueled by the following growth drivers: A rising senior population Increased healthcare spending Increased awareness of disability support technologies […]
Be My Eyes: Hands-Free Assistance Through Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses
Imagine navigating your daily routine with a personal assistant ready to help at a moment’s notice — all without lifting a finger. Thanks to the collaboration between Be My Eyes and Meta, this is now a reality for individuals who are blind or have low vision. Be My Eyes, a platform connecting users with sighted […]