Assistive technology for people living with a disorder on the autism spectrum does not have to be expensive or incredibly complicated to operate. Often times, simple practices that begin in childhood can be carried over into adulthood. Organization, self help, social interaction and academic skills are a few of the areas where the right assistive […]
Author: Nikol Prieto
Apps, Apps, Apps
It would seem that the list of iPad apps keeps growing and growing, and the list of apps for assistive technology is no exception. The following is a list of the favorite iPad apps of Joan L. Green, a speech-language pathologist in Potomac, Maryland and author of “The Ultimate Guide to Assistive Technology in Special […]
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Monday Tech Tip: MiniMax Portable Video Magnifier
Watch as Greg Blackman demonstrates how to use the MiniMax portable video magnifier from Reinecker. Having trouble viewing the video? Click here! Click here to visit our archived videos. To view Closed Captioning, click on the “CC” in the lower right corner of the video.
Friday Podcast: Lost Voice Guy (Lee Ridley) Using Augmentative Communication for Stand Up Comedy, Socially Assistive Bots, JAWS and Yahoo email, Language Adventures, Lorm Glove, Fishing Has No Boundaries
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” […]
Learning Ally: updated version makes audio books easier to obtain
Serving more than 300,000 K-11, college and graduate students, one non-profit is seeking to make reading accessible and achievable for all. Learning Ally began in 1948 as Recording for the Blind and today serves those individuals who struggle to read standard print due to blindness, dyslexia, visual impairment or other learning disabilities. With the help […]
Low vision electronic solutions
With technology, it always seems that the evolution never ends. Gadgets become smaller, more efficient and quicker all the time and gadgets for the blind and people who have low vision are no exception. Optelec is a company that provides assistive technology for the blind and visually impaired community and the following is a list […]