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. Part 1 – What’s new with VFO – Eric Damery, JAWS, Zoomtext, Fusion and more www.freedomscientific.com | www.aisquared.com App: […]
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AM228 – GoodRx
Podcast: Play in new window | Download 228-03-24-17 GoodRx Hey there! Welcome to Accessibility Minute, 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! Did you know that over the past 10 years, insurance companies have passed 25-80% […]
Wristocat: Dynamic Wrist Support
Working at a desk all day can cause a lot of strain on your body. If you spend hours on a computer, it is advisable to create an ergonomic workspace. Ergonomic setups may prevent arthritis, repetitive strain injury, carpal tunnel syndrome, and more. We’ve covered multiple ergonomic solutions in the past such as desks, keyboards, computer mice […]
The Future of Braille
Why use Braille? Technological developments are bringing more and more assistance to those who are blind or have visual impairment. A standard iPhone ships with the VoiceOver screen reader app, allowing users to have information read to them. Speech synthesizers, once infamous for their robotic and sometimes difficult-to-understand timbre, have become more and more naturalistic. […]
Fidget for Focus with the Think Ink Pen
It seems like we just can’t get enough from the world of fidgets! After all, they’re tools that can benefit so many people. Developers are getting more and more creative as each new innovative product launches. A few weeks ago, I introduced the Fidget Cube, which is an all-in-one fidget product. The Think Ink Pen is […]
Monday Tech Tip: Changing pronunciations on an iPhone
Belva Smith, Assistive Technology Specialist at Easterseals Crossroads shows us how to change the pronunciation of dictation on an iPhone. Check it out here: