Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is a “genetic disorder characterized by progressive muscle degeneration and weakness.” It affects 1 in 3,500 newborn boys, and in rare cases can even affect girls. September is Duchenne Action Month, and this Thursday, September 7th, is World Duchenne Awareness Day. To commemorate Duchenne Awareness Day, Metaverse Entertainment is offering free […]
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Monday Tech Tip: Mercury 12 Laptop Tablet Magnifier with OCR Speech
Brian Norton, Director of Assistive Technology at Easterseals Crossroads shows us The Mercury 12 Laptop Tablet Magnifier, which is a portable CCTV Magnifier and Reader. Check it out here:
ATU327 – Guide Reader Tablet & What does the iPhone 8 mean for people with disabilities
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: Guide Reader Tablet with Jeff Gardner – CEO Irie-AT | www.irie-at.com iPhone 8: Full Details, Photos, Coming […]
AM250 – Draw2Measure Protractor App
Podcast: Play in new window | Download 250-09-01-17 Draw2Measure Protractor App Hey there! Welcome to episode number 250 of Accessibility Minute! Woo hoo! This is your weekly look at Assistive Technology, those clever tools and devices designed to help people who have difficulties with vision, mobility, hearing or other special needs! American Printing House for […]
Micro-Speak Plus Talking Digital Voice Recorder
It’s that time of year again: time to go back to school! If you’re searching for a tool to help you or your child out this school year, look no further than the Micro-Speak Plus Talking Digital Voice Recorder. The Micro-Speak Plus Talking Digital Voice Recorder combines smart design with easy-to-use navigation. It includes software […]
Refreshabraille 18
Last week, I introduced the Orbit Reader 20, which is an affordable ($449) refreshable braille display. If you’re looking to compare, another available braille display is the Refreshabraille 18. The Refreshabraille 18 is a “unique handheld refreshable braille display and braille keyboard for desktop computers and mobile devices.” Although the device has been around for […]