While the concept of the Braille Smartphone is just that, a concept, the idea is too exciting not to blog about. A man named Sumit Dagar, a designer out of India, has come up with a smartphone that has all of the same functions and apps as the iPhone or Android, but it is completely […]
Author: Nikol Prieto
Don’t Just Talk…Tango!
Expressing our needs and wants is not the lone function of speaking. Because of speech, we are able to express our thoughts, desires and emotions. DynaVox’s Tango gives individuals with limited speech and/or motor challenges access to a six button keypad and over 2,500 pre-recorded digitally enhanced phrases. The goal of Tango is to give […]
Monday Tech Tip: Carol’s low tech tips for people with visual impairments
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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” is […]
FUSE, bringing families together
Learning to live with a disability takes support, encouragement and the dedicated time of family, friends and professionals. Making sure no family has to go through that process alone is the mission of one Indiana non-profit organization. Families United for Support and Encouragement, FUSE for short, serves as a resource for families who do not […]
Tips and tricks for Android accessibility
In an era of constant communication and connectivity, it is becoming increasingly important to have a mobile device that can keep up, no matter what. While Android phones are quality to begin with, for users who have low vision or no vision, the Android is quite customizable with many apps available to make using the […]