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ATU561 – Texthelp and Don Johnston Inc Joining Forces with Martin McKay and Don Johnston

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 Guests: Don Johnston – CEO and Founder of Don Johnston Inc. Martin McKay – CEO and Founder of […]

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AM461 AirPods Pro

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! Since releasing the first generation of AirPods back in 2016, Apple has released some newer models.  […]

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Vayyar Care Fall Detection Device

The other day I wrote about Alexa Together, a new subscription service from Amazon that “helps you care for the ones you love.”  The service offers 24/7 hands-free access to trained agents who can help your loved one get assistance.  If you use a compatible fall detection device like Vayyar Care, Alexa calls Urgent Response […]

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Alexa Together

I’ve written about several Amazon Alexa devices over the years as they can improve one’s independence.  Amazon is now offering a new subscription service, Alexa Together, that can help increase independence while helping you care for loved ones. According to Amazon’s description, “Alexa Together is a new way to provide support for loved ones, keeping […]

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ATU560 – Acoustic Archery Game with Davide Esposito

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 Guests: Davide Esposito – PhD Student Fellow – Unit for Visually Impaired People – Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia […]

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AM460 Libby by OverDrive

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! Did you know you could borrow eBooks, audiobooks, and more from your local public library — […]