With technology, it always seems that the evolution never ends. Gadgets become smaller, more efficient and quicker all the time and gadgets for the blind and people who have low vision are no exception. Optelec is a company that provides assistive technology for the blind and visually impaired community and the following is a list […]
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Low tech assistive technology
Many believe that technology can be overwhelming or even daunting at times because of all of the upgrades, new editions and the never-ending list of new technologies to choose from. However, not all technology has to be “high-tech.” Assistive technology in particular can be anything from a heating pad to a magnifying glass, it just […]
Monday Tech Tip: PlexTalk Digital Text Reader
Watch as Brian demonstrates how to use the PlexTalk digital reader device. It reads, records and bookmarks important information.! Having trouble viewing the video? Click here! Click here to visit our archived videos. To view Closed Captioning, click on the “CC” in the lower right corner of the video.
ATU046 – Taking Accessibility to the Mainstream (David Dikter – ATIA), Hunger Games and Universal Design for Learning, Apple’s iPad Textbooks Don’t Go Far Enough, Social Media and Disability, Hadley School for the Blind Podcasts
Podcast: Play in new window | Download http://traffic.libsyn.com/atupdate/ATU041312.mp3 Links: Taking Accessibility Mainstream (David Dikter, ATIA) www.atia.org | http://bit.ly/HALqJ7 | http://bit.ly/HALrgk Americans Reading More Ebooks on Computers Than Ereaders, Phones [STUDY] http://on.mash.to/HAFO1B Apple’s iPad Textbook Initiative Doesn’t Go Far Enough | Daniel Rasmus | iPhone Life http://bit.ly/HAG80n Load Up Your iPad with a Massive Library of […]
Friday Podcast: National Library Service, David Dikter, Adding accessibility to the mainstream, Hunger Games and Universal Design for Learning, Apple iPad’s textbooks don’t go far enough, social media and disability, Hadley School for the Blind Podcasts
Information from the INDATA Project is now available via podcast! Every Friday, the INDATA Project will release two podcasts featuring new assistive technology projects. The podcasts are available for viewing on the INDATA Project website and on iTunes. The “Assistive Technology Update” is a fast-paced weekly update for AT professionals and enthusiasts. The “Accessibility Minute” is designed […]
AM046 – National Library Service
Podcast: Play in new window | Downloadhttp://traffic.libsyn.com/accessibilityminute/AM041312.mp3 A weekly look at assistive technology–tools designed to assist people with vision, mobility, or hearing impairments. Produced by the INDATA Project at Easter Seals Crossroads in Indiana. www.loc.gov/nls