Writer: Tiffany Whisner, Coles Marketing The right to vote is a basic human right. It is one that has been fought for throughout U.S. history, and it gives each person the opportunity to voice his or her opinion in a meeting, discussion, debate or election campaign. And 2016 is an election year. A big one. […]
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ASL Kids — Sign Language
Looking for an app to help teach your child American Sign Language (ASL)? Check out ASL Kids — Sign Language, a free app available for both iOS and Android devices. According to the app’s description, children learn best “by imitating other kids” so within the app, ASL is taught by children ages 1-12. ASL Kids […]
Monday Tech Tip: Prodigy Connect 12
Jim Sullivan, Humanware representative, shows us an electronic portable magnifier by Humanware. Check it out here: Click here for more information about the Prodigy Connect 12
ATFAQ024 – Q1. Are there free or low cost alternatives to paid screen magnifiers? Q2. Which is cheaper, buying Microsoft Office outright or via subscription? Q3. Is there a program that will allow me to view multiple calendars? Q4. Can I restore my iPhone to factory defaults without the password? Q5. How do I get my 5th grader’s text books in an accessible format? Q6. Wild card: What will driverless cars mean for people with disabilities?
Podcast: Play in new window | Download ATFAQ024-02-22-16 Show notes: Panel: Brian Norton, Mark Stewart, Belva Smith, and Wade Wingler Q1. Are there free or low cost alternatives to paid screen magnifiers? Q2. Which is cheaper, buying Microsoft Office outright or via subscription? Q3. Is there a program that will allow me to view multiple […]
ATU247 – Search for the Holy Braille – Full Page Refreshable Braille Panels, Self Driving Cars and Aging Populations, On the Hill with Audrey
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 Dr. Sile O’Modhrain & Alex Russomanno, University of Michigan “Connected Autonomous Vehicles promise travel freedom for older […]
AM171 – Bookshare
Podcast: Play in new window | Download 171-02-19-16 Bookshare 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! Many individuals with low vision or blindness, autism, physical disabilities, learning disabilities and more […]