People with physical disabilities may benefit from assistive technology that helps put them in a more comfortable position. The cushion pictured to the left is a support cushion for people using wheelchairs. The Desk Arm/Large Lap Hugger is a torso support designed to prevent forward leaning by people who use wheelchairs. This foam padded support […]
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Monday Tech Tip: Built-in Speech Recognition for iOS operating systems
Brian Norton, Manager of Assistive Technology at Easter Seals Crossroads shows us built-in speech recognition features for iOS operating systems. Having trouble viewing the video-click here
ATU110 – APSE Conference Coverage, CARF, Windows 8.1 Preview, NFB & ACB Convention Coverage, App database
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. Show notes www.APSE.org www.CARF.org (Pete Hathaway) Comcast Internet Essentials: How it Works http://bit.ly/1cMy720 Basic Electronic Aids to Daily Living […]
AM110 – National Deaf Blind Equipment Distribution Program www.ICanConnect.org
Podcast: Play in new window | Download Show Notes Hi folks. Welcome to “Accessibility Minute”, your weekly look at Assisitive Technology—those clever tools and devices designed to help people who have difficulties with vision, mobility, hearing or other special needs. Telephone, email, and internet communication is something that many of us take for granted. If […]
Black Leather Organizer Wallet
Organizational assistive technologies can be useful for people with cognitive disabilities. This Black Leather Wallet Organizer from Sight Connection may be useful to some people. The Black Leather Organizer Wallet is a money organizer designed for use by for individuals who are blind or who have low vision or who have have cognitive disabilities. The wallet […]
Indiana Vision Expo
This year’s Indiana Vision Expo is brought to you by the Indiana Talking Book and Braille Library. It will focus on the world of art. In addition to displays by visually impaired artists and hands on demonstrations, our keynote speaker will be award winning blind artist John Bramblitt. The Expo will also feature our usual wide […]