ATU171 – Assistive Technology: USA vs AUS (Wendy Stevens from Lifetec in Australia), Free Assistive Technology Webinars, Web a11y Survey Results, AFB’s Family Connect, Mobile Accessibility Checklist

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: Wendy Stephens, Services Manager, Lifetech in Queensland, Brisbane, Australia www.lifetec.org.au mail@lifetec.org.au wendystevens@lifetec.org.au Comcast’s Internet Essentials program: www.InternetEssentials.com […]

Control your home with Reemo

Wearable tech and smart home technology are beginning to merge as is demonstrated with the forthcoming Reemo wristband.  At first glance, Reemo may not appear to be anything special with its flat, rubbery bracelet design comparable to current wearable gadgets on the market.  However, Reemo is dissimilar from devices like the Jawbone Up24 or Fitbit Flex as it […]

Inclusive Halloween

I don’t know about ya’ll, but in my personal opinion the best time of the year is right around the corner. I love fall for the weather, foliage changes and my favorite holiday, Halloween. The very first day of September I get excited thinking about all the Halloween festivities that are around the corner. Halloween is […]

Apple’s iPhone 6 Event

In June I covered 10 new accessibility features rumored to be in iOS 8 discussing hinted features like a Braille keyboard, improved zoom capability, multi-device support, and more.  For months now, several rumors have emerged answering the question, “What’s next in line for Apple?”  The rumors may finally come to rest in less than a week with Apple’s unveiling […]

ATU170 – Audrey Busch, AT and the Legislative Process, Haptic Interfaces from Microsoft, CSUN Call for Papers, Pinterest App from Bridging Apps

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: Audrey Busch | Director of Policy and Advocacy | Association of Assistive Technology Act Programs (ATAP) | […]