As small children learn to talk, speech errors are quite common. Learning how to say all the different sounds in words takes years to develop. However, by the age of eight, kids should be able to say all sounds in English with no major errors. Otherwise, it can be a sign of an articulation disorder. […]
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5 InvoTek products to increase independence
Many companies aspire to develop products and more in the hopes of granting independence to individuals with disabilities. Some examples of products include any assistive device you can imagine, from AAC devices to both low and high-tech writing supports. Founded in 1988, InvoTek is an example of such company. “Since 1995, InvoTek has focused on pursuing […]
Assistive Technology Update, Easter Seals Crossroads, INDATA News, Podcasts, Tech Tips, Wade Wingler
ATU021: DT Trainer (Karl Smith), iOS5 Assistive Touch, #spedchat, Braille tablet & iPad interface, Apps for Speech Pathologists, Speech Recognition, Gwen Martin PhD
Podcast: Play in new window | Download http://traffic.libsyn.com/atupdate/ATUP102111.mp3 Links: Interview with Karl Smith of Accelerations Educational Software (www.DTTrainer.com) Q&A: Speech to Text (Nuance: http://bit.ly/mVNinn | Windows: http://bit.ly/pHxbiZ) Braille interface for tablets and smart phones http://bit.ly/n6D9OT Apps: An Emerging Tool for SLPs http://bit.ly/r7wi3Q Join the Conversation at #SpEdChat http://bit.ly/q4IYrq Texthelp Systems Releases Powerful Cloud-based Apps […]
Accessibility Reviews, Easter Seals Crossroads, INDATA News, Organizations, Podcasts, Products and Devices, Services, Wade Wingler
Friday Podcast
Information from the INDATA Project is now available via podcast! Every Friday, the INDATA Project will release two podcasts featuring new assistive technology projects. The podcasts are available for viewing on the INDATA Project website and on iTunes. The “Assistive Technology Update” is a fast-paced weekly update for AT professionals and enthusiasts. The “Accessibility Minute” […]
Talk it Up with Speech Recognition Assistive Technology
Speech recognition programs convert spoken words into text. They can also use voice commands to control computer applications. This technology provides accessibility to anyone who may not be able to easily utilize a keyboard or a mouse. As you might imagine, speech recognition is not always completely accurate. It is important to remember when using […]