ATU093 – Courseload and Accessibility, CSUN 2013, Narrative Skills for AAC Users, Darkest Boldest eBook Reader, HKL Easy Switch, International Symbol of Accessibility

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: Show Notes: Courseload & Accessibility Michael Burton (www.courseload.com) Blind Bargains: audio from CSUN 2013 http://bit.ly/12uwlD4 Teaching All Students: […]

AM093 – Ergonomics

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. From the Greek words meaning “work” and “natural laws,” Ergonomics refers to designing equipment and […]

Assistive Technology for People with Autism

People with Autism may need assistance doing every day tasks or communicating with the people around them. Below is a short list of assistive technology services and products that may be helpful for your or a loved one with Autism. The Center for AAC and Autism The Center for AAC and Autism aims to build […]

National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program partners with Easter Seals Crossroads

  iCanConnect has a the National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program that aims to “ensure that every person with combined hearing and vision loss has access to modern telecommunication tools and the training necessary to use them, granting every individual the opportunity to interact with the world as an involved, contributing member of society.” The outreach program […]

Making the Cloud more Accessible with Android and Chrome

People who are Blind or have low-vision face unique challenges when using Cloud services. Google recently led a workshop to share how the company is improving the accessibility of its technologies. Some of Google’s improvements to its Android and Chrome products are listed below. You can read the full list on Google’s Official Blog. Google OS […]