Monday Tech Tip: BeWarned App for Deaf and Hard of Hearing

Brian Norton, Director of Assistive Technology, shows us an app called BeWarned app, which is a platform app for people who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing. This app has 4 features: Sound Monitor, Connect, Dance, and Emergency Call. Check it out here: For more information on BeWarned: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/bewarned-app-for-deaf-hard/id990607348?mt=8

ATFAQ043 – Q1. Wifi Extenders and Amazon Echo Q2.Group Contacts on iOS Q3. TV remotes with MS Q4. Apps for Geometry Q5. Dragon and Chrome Q6. When is AT training complete?

Podcast: Play in new window | Download Panel – Brian Norton, Belva Smith, Josh Anderson & Wade Wingler Q1. Wifi Extenders and Amazon Echo Q2.Group Contacts on iOS Q3. TV remotes with MS Q4. Apps for Geometry Q5. Dragon and Chrome Q6. When is AT training complete? ——-transcript follows —— WADE WINGLER:  Welcome to ATFAQ, […]

ATU289 – Amazon Echo — Alexa in real life

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. www.amazon.com/echo —————————— If you have an AT question, leave us a voice mail at: 317-721-7124 or email tech@eastersealscrossroads.org Check […]

AM213 – EZPZ’s Hapy Mats

Podcast: Play in new window | Download 213-12-09-16 EZPZ’s Happy Mats 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! If you’re interested in finding a dish to eliminate mealtime messes, check […]

Accessibility Minute Podcast Offers Online Shopping Help

Online shopping can be challenging for anyone, but especially at holiday time and for people with disabilities. Luckily, the Accessibility Minute podcast is here with tips to help out! Click here to listen now! The latest podcast focuses on MasterCard’s Identity Check mobile service, otherwise known as “Selfie Pay.” This app allows people to verify […]

Toys to Encourage Language: 2016 Holiday Gift Guide for Children with Special Needs: Part 3

Welcome to Part 3 of our Holiday Gift Guide! Be sure to check out the first two installments, featuring toys that help with auditory development and those that help practice motor skills. This week we’ll focus on toys that assist children with disabilities by encouraging language skills. As before we’ll focus on lower-cost items ($40 […]