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. When springtime arrives, for much of the world, storms come along too. In some areas […]
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Assistive Technology for the Kitchen
Assistive technology can be used anywhere that people are. It only makes sense that assistive devices are available to help people in the kitchen. Here’s a handful of devices that may be helpful to you or a loved one. Easy Grip Cup It’s a cup with finger grips specifically designed for people who need extra […]
Bed Specs
People who have severe physical disabilities may not be able to sit up in bed. Assistive technology helps people live more independently. Bed Specs are an assistive device that uses prisms to adjust the angle people can see while laying down in bed. These glasses can be used by people with spinal cord injury or […]
Useful Accessibility Links for Public Relations Professionals
Over lunch today, Wade Wingler is serving on a panel at the Hoosier Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America. The topic of discussion is “How to Connect with Diverse Audiences.” Here are some links that he plans to share with the group today. (They are included here for everyone’s convenience.) Michael’s video link: http://www.courseload.com/alongside-video/ […]
Google Computer Science Scholarships for Students with Disabilities
“Access to knowledge is our thing.” That’s what Google says about its scholarship for students with disabilities. The deadline to submit an application in Monday, February 18. Recipients of the 2013 Google Lime Scholarship will each receive a scholarship for the 2013-2014 academic year. Winners are invited to the Google Scholars’ Retreat at the Googleplex in […]
Monday Tech Tip: Using an iPad as a distance camera
Brian Norton, Manager of Clinical Assistive Technology at Easter Seals Crossroads, shows us how to us an iPad as a distance camera. Having trouble viewing the video-click here.