Last week I covered the HeadMouse Extreme, which is a device that allows users to control their computers and AAC devices via head movements. The EyeGaze Foundations is comparable to the HeadMouse by the fact that it is a substitute for a standard mouse. However, instead of controlling computers via head movement, EyeGaze allows users to control […]
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Tech Tip: GPS Options for the Visually Impaired
For this week’s Tech Tip, assistive technology specialist Anna Leung is going to show us three GPS options for the visually impaired. One is a device called the Trekker Breeze by Humanware. The other two are iOS apps called LookTel Breadcrumbs and Seeing Assistant. Check this out!
ATFAQ002 – Q1 AT Lemon Law | Q2 Speakerphone on iPhone | Q3 Rotation lock on iPad | Q4 Low vision apps | Q5 Esight glasses | Q6 Apple watch for people with disabilities
Podcast: Play in new window | Download Show Notes Brian Norton, Mark Stewart, Belva Smith, and Wade Wingler Q1: Is there an AT Lemon Law? | http://www.resnaprojects.org/nattap/goals/community/lemonover.html Q2: Can I set the speaker phone mode to automatically activate on iPhone calls? | http://osxdaily.com/2015/01/19/speaker-phone-default-iphone-calls/ Q3: On my iPad the rotation lock got turned on and I […]
ATU199 – The 508 Refresh with Sachin Pavithran, WCAG’s EM Report Tool, Apple Watch, CSUN Recap, NIH Funds Adaptive Robots
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. Sachin Pavithran | regulations.gov | access-board.gov WCAG-EM Report Tool: Website Accessibility Evaluation Report Generator | W3C News http://buff.ly/1FCR1Kn Apple […]
HeadMouse Extreme
For individuals with limited hand and arm mobility, operating a standard computer mouse and keyboard proves to be quite the challenge. Fortunately, there are many assistive devices available to help said individuals operate their computer or alternative and augmentative communication device. One example of these available technologies is the HeadMouse Extreme. The HeadMouse Extreme replaces […]
10 Apps for Children with Learning and Attention Issues
Technology has opened up a whole new world for individuals with a myriad of learning disabilities. It’s made practicing academic skills more exciting with educational games, in addition to making the classroom more accessible overall with apps like SnapType. Several educational professionals have noted the advantages of these applications and more, and have set out to […]