Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadHi 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. Independent travel is important for everyone. For pedestrians who are blind or visually impaired, this could not be […]
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ATU071 – Auti Angel from Push Girls, AccessAbility Indiana, VoiceOver Updates for Apple’s App Store, Free Webinars from Autism Speaks, Video Games to Teach Navigation to the Blind
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. Click the “Pod” link above to listen or subscribe with iTunes. Autie Angel (www.Facebook.com/pushgirls | www.SundanceChannel.com/pushgirls) Accessability Indiana (www.abilityIndiana.org) AAC TechConnect […]
Red Tail Squadron Makes for an Accessible Outing in Terre Haute (Oct. 4 & 5)
A P-51C Mustang historic fighter plane is on display as part of the Red Tail Squadron’s RISE ABOVE travelling exhibit at Terre Haute International Aiport, in Terre Haute on October 4 & 5. In addition to a film about the Tuskegee Airmen and a visit from original Tuskegee Airman, Quentin Smith, the travelling exhibit and theater […]
Fleksy for iOS
Imagine texting on an iPhone without being able to see it. Fleksy allows users to type text on the familiar keyboard layout, by tapping on the screen. According to Flesky.com, ” our patent pending technology does not need accuracy – just tap on the screen and Fleksy will automatically detect the text you meant to enter – even […]
Bluetooth Speakers as Voice Amplifiers
Sometimes, pieces of technology that are created for the general population can also be used for people with disabilities. Aluratek bluetooth speakers are one of those devices. These devices are designed to amplify music coming from your tablet or smartphone, but they could also be used for hands-free talking from your smartphone. That feature is […]
Site upgrade
Hi folks. We are in the process of upgrading our web site. You will most likely only notice the newer and easier to use site. We are still putting the finishing touches on a few things and if you see something that doesn’t look right, email us at: tech@eastersealscrossroads.org Thanks!