Brian Norton, Director of Assistive Technology, at Easterseals Crossroads shows us Read Aloud, which is a Google Chrome extension that allows a user to use text-to-speech technology that will convert webpages to audio. Users can also use Read Aloud to read PDFs, Google Docs, Google Play books, Amazon, Kindle, and EPUB out loud. This free […]
Blog
ATU553 – AgrAbility with Paul Jones and Chuck Baldwin (Part 2)
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: Paul Jones – Manager of National AgrAbility Project at Purdue University Chuck Baldwin – Project Manager for […]
Apple AirTag
I originally wrote about Tile back in 2014. If you’re unfamiliar with Tile products, in sum, they are small Bluetooth-enabled devices you can attach to items like keys, wallets, purses — anything you can potentially lose. Apple now has its very own version: introducing Apple AirTag! According to Apple’s website, Apple AirTag is a “super-easy […]
Amazon Astro – Home Monitoring Robot
There are so many smart home devices available from Amazon, such as the Ring Video Doorbell and several Echo devices. Now there is a brand new household robot for home monitoring: introducing Amazon Astro! With Amazon Astro, users can stay connected to their homes from anywhere. While other home monitoring devices are mounted and can […]
Roborock S7 Robot Vacuum and Mop
There have been countless robot vacuums to hit the market since the first Roomba came out. There are many that also mop floors in addition to vacuuming. If you’re in the market for a new robot vacuum and mop, check out the Roborock S7! Here’s more about the company behind this revolutionary robot: “Founded in […]
Monday Tech Tip: Lookout by Google
Brian Norton, Director of Assistive Technology, at Easterseals Crossroads shows us Lookout for Google, which enables individuals with low vision or blindness to scan food labels and identify them and scan barcodes, read text in documents, identify currency, and provides information about objects using the phone’s camera. Check it out here: Click here to learn […]