ATU118 – Accessible Microsoft Word Documents with John Paul Harris

Podcast: Play in new window | Download Show Notes: 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. John Paul Harris, Wyoming Accessible Word Documents www.EasterSealsTech.com —————————— Listen 24/7 at www.AssistiveTechnologyRadio.com If you have an […]

AM118 – DOIT

Podcast: Play in new window | Download Show Notes Hi folks. Welcome to “Accessibility Minute”, your weekly look at Assisitive Technology—those clever tools and devices designed to help people who have difficulties with vision, mobility, hearing or other special needs. At the University of Washington, the DOIT Center helps higher education students lead more successful […]

TextSpeak Speech Generator Keyboard

  TextSpeak is a simple, yet powerful keyboard device that generates synthesized speech. Battery powered and portable, it speaks with unlimited vocabulary.TextSpeak text-to-speech keyboard converts text to voice while you type. This assistive technology device is useful for people who may have limited mobility. It is a completely integrated DSP technology that works without a […]

Coalition of E-reader Manufacturers Files Petition with the FCC

The Coalition of E-reader Manufacturers (which includes Amazon – makers of the Kindle – and Sony – which manufactures its own e-reader) filed a petition with the FCC recently.  The petition, basically, seeks to exempt e-readers from FCC rules regarding advanced communications services as they apply to accessibility for people with disabilities. This means that […]

HIMS Lifestyle D630 Desktop CCTV Magnifier

  HIMS LifeStyle desktop video magnifiers are among the most helpful magnification devices for extended reading and writing comfort, viewing photos and pictures, and performing hobbies and crafts. This assistive technology is useful for people who have vision impairments and can benefit from enlarged print on every day objects. If you or someone you know […]