Podcast: Play in new window | Download ATFAQ012-08-24-15 Show notes: Panel: Brian Norton, Mark Stewart, Belva Smith, and Wade Wingler Q1. Where can I find a grant for a wheelchair accessible van? Q2. Are there learning disability apps that will take picture and read text to me? Q3. Can I make my computer stop playing […]
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AM145 – Nest Protect 2.0
Podcast: Play in new window | Download 145-08-21-15 Nest Protect 2.0 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! It seems as if all devices can be connected to one’s smartphone nowadays–from […]
ATU221 – Teaching Accessibility with Larry Goldberg of Yahoo (www.TeachingAccessibility.com), Assistive Technology Makeathon, Accessible Linux Distributions, Apple’s Self-Driving Car, Pain Management Apps for Children
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. Teaching Accessibility with Larry Goldberg of Yahoo (www.TeachingAccessibility.com) TOM | Google | UCPNB | Bay Area Makeathon | TOM […]
Make music with the Skoog!
Making music is important to every child’s development. The benefits of making music include improved concentration, language, sympathetic engagement and social interaction. However, many instruments may not be accessible for all individuals, especially those with physical disabilities. The Skoog is an exception; it is an accessible, easy-to-play instrument designed for everyone. “The Skoog is not […]
5 Apple Watch Apps for Visually Impaired
It’s almost been one year since Apple announced its first ever wearable, the Apple Watch. Since its official release back in April, several individuals have experienced the convenience of the wearable. How might those with visual impairments reap the benefits of the watch too? AppleVis has provided a great directory of Apple Watch apps that are partially […]
Signily: iOS keyboard allows you to communicate in sign language
While communicating may be easier on mobile phones for the general population, communication tends to be more limited for individuals who are deaf. For instance, said individuals often communicate using sign language, but using sign language isn’t really an option, unless using video messages. This is about to change with the release of Signily, a sign language […]