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: Thanks to our guests on this special episode: Brian Norton, Belva Smith, Craig Burns and Mark Stewart. […]
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AM102 – Visual Schedules
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. Many people rely on their smart phone, computer calendar or a schedule written on paper […]
ZoomText Mac Large Print Keyboard Skin
People with low vision may benefit from using an assistive technology device that enlarges the print on a computer’s keyboard. Some keyboards are made with large print letters, but if yours is not, there is a way you can convert your keyboard to a large print version. ZoomText’s large print skin keyboard is the perfect […]
Hands and Feet Markers
Occupational therapists, educators and care givers can use multiple methods to communicate with kids with disabilities. Once way is to use pieces of assistive technology to make communication easier. Assistive technology can also help a child focus more easily on the task at hand. Hands and Feet Markers are floor footprints and hand markers designed […]
Tobii C8 Communication Aid
The Tobii C8 communication aid allows people with communication disabilities to easily achieve more indepenence. The Tobii C8 is a small, lightweight and portable communication aid for text and symbol based communication. This device is designed for people who have use of their hands. It works well for people who: Users with autism Users in the early […]
Monday Tech Tip: Livescribe Sky Smartpen
Josh Reckelhoff, AT Specialist at Easter Seals Crossroads, shows some of the features of the new Livescribe Sky Smartpen. Having trouble viewing the video-click here