Augmentative communication devices are used by people who communicate differently with other people. This piece of assistive technology is a tool that features pictures and buttons. Each button corresponds with a word or phrase. These are customizable. For example, a person could select a button with a toilet and the device would say aloud, “I […]
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Battery Tester for People who are Deaf Blind
People who are Deaf Blind can use pieces of assistive technology to make every day tasks more convenient. These devices are pieces of technology that are specifically designed for people with disabilities. If you’re like me, you probably have a place in your home (for me, it’s junk drawer in my kitchen) with old batteries, […]
Monday Tech Tip: How to use the Assistive Technology Lending Library
Residents of Indiana are eligible to borrow assistive technology items from our lending library. Watch this video and learn how! Having trouble viewing the video-click here
ATU098 – Professor Dave Edyburn (Research and Literature in Assistive Technology), Ultrasound helmet for firefighters may help blind, The Social Radio, Chorepad HD, Hashtag: #edtech
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: Professor Dave Edyburn – Research and Literature in Assistive Technology http://people.uwm.edu/edyburn/ |http://www.knowledge-by-design.com/handbook.html Call our listener line and share […]
AM098 – Siri as Assistive Technology
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. Siri is a service built in to many apple products. It allows users with or […]
Large Print Keyboard
For people who have trouble seeing small print, a large print keyboard could be a very helpful assistive technology device for you. These large print keyboards have been designed specifically for those with conditions that cause visual impairment or low vision. A bigger and bolder typeface makes the keys easier see. The Keys-U-See large print […]