Josh Reckelhoff, Assistive Technology Specialist at Easter Seals Crossroads shows us how to use the Tecla Shield to access an iPad with a single switch. Having trouble viewing the video-click here
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AM094 – Robots 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. Many of us remember Rosy the Robot from cartoon television years ago. We now live […]
ATU094 – Able Road (Kevin McGuire), Microsoft Accessibility Support Team, Free ARIA Webinars from SSB Bart, 3-D Printing of an Ear, Free Books for Kindle, Nook, iBooks and more, #ATpeeps, Dexteria app
Podcast: Play in new window | Download32 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: Able Road (Kevin McGuire) www.AbleRoad.com Microsoft Accessibility Support Team – Frequently Asked Questions-Microsoft Accessibility Blog-Site Home-MSDN Blogshttp://bit.ly/12M37Q9 SSB […]
Fleksy, an iPhone keyboard for the Blind
The app Fleksy is an autocorrect app that is powerful enough to know what you meant to text, even if you aren’t looking at the screen. Today thousands of blind and visually impaired users can type faster and easier than many sighted people because of Fleksy. The app aims to revolutionize the way people think […]
3 Scholarships for Students with Disabilities
When the Americans with Disabilities Act came into effect in 1990, schools were required by the government to accommodate the needs of students with disabilities. This began breaking down many barriers that prevented students from accessing educational resources and technology. It has enabled thousands of students to enjoy the full benefits of a college education. Many scholarships […]
Braillephone
The Braillephone is a portable braille telephone device designed for use by individuals who are Deaf and Blind. This piece of assistive technology is used as a telephone communication or for face-to-face communication. It’s helpful for communication between a person who is Deaf Blind and any other person using a telecommunications device for the Deaf. […]