The PEARL is a brand new assistive technology device from Freedom Scientific designed to take pictures of text faster than a flatbed scanner. Here are some of its features: Portability: Designed to fold to 14”x 3”x 2 1/8”, the PEARL fits in a small carrying case and is lightweight. This device would take up much less […]
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Online Accessibility Conference
What: Online, Live Accessibility Conference When: Wednesday, September 30, 2010 from 9am-5pm EST Where: Online at Accessibility Summit Environments for Humans brings together some of the Web’s most notable experts in accessibility for an all-new, all-day online conference, the Accessibility Summit. The first 50 tickets are only $149 for individual tickets, or $449 for a […]
Back to School Classroom Setup: Making Technology Accessible
As students and teachers head back to the classroom, teachers are preparing their classroom for students to be interactive within. When setting up your classroom, teachers should first think about the traffic flow of students. How will students enter and exit the classroom? How will students interact throughout the classroom? How will students have access […]
Assistive Technology: 5 Ways to Improve Web Accessibility
In the U.S., a report conducted by Microsoft and Forrester Technologies identified that from working age adults: Approximately 1 in 4 computer users have visual difficulty or impairment. Nearly 1 in 4 computer users have dexterity difficulty or impairment. 1 in 5 computer users have hearing difficulty or impairment. Essentially, assistive technologies provide support and […]
Social Media and Accessibility
Technology is a rapidly changing world with each change likely to bring new accessibility issues. Work is ongoing to make sure these issues are addressed but the challenges of social networks and accessibility remain. Social media aims to deliver its message in a more innovative and engaging way rather than a leaflet or brochure. It […]
Accessible Paths at 100 Acres
I recently had the pleasure of visiting the 100 Acres: The Virginia B. Fairbanks Art & Nature Park at the Indianapolis Museum of Art (IMA). According to the museum, “100 Acres: The Virginia B. Fairbanks Art & Nature Park is one of the largest museum art parks in the country, and the only one to feature […]