A deaf diagnoses used to mean no other option. Hearing loss was permanent. Today, children who were born deaf, are now hearing adults thanks to a little device called the cochlear implant. Surgically implanted into the ears, cochlear implants take sound waves and transform them into electrical codes the brain can read. That code is […]
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Books without boundaries
Currently, fewer than five percent of the books needed by people with print disabilities are available in digital text or in Braille text formats. One online library , Bookshare, has a mission to raise the level of access of reading materials for those who have print disabilities so that they too can have a wide […]
Monday Tech Tip: Labeling buttons on an iOS device
Watch as Wade Wingler demonstrates how to label an app button on his iPhone using voiceover’s “label elements” feature. 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.
Accessibility Reviews, Easter Seals Crossroads, INDATA News, Podcasts, Products and Devices, Uncategorized, Wade Wingler
Friday Podcast: AT for women, Google Self Driving Car Takes Man to Taco Bell, Bluetooth Tooth Brush, ADA Comparison Guide, iPhone, Facebook Timeline Accessibility
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 […]
Spring is in the air, time to get outside
With the number of sunny days increasing and the temperature rising, it’s getting harder and harder to stay inside. Along with the simple pleasures of the beginnings of baseball season, popsicle weather and nights spent looking at the stars come fun activities that get people outside and closer to nature. There are many activities available […]
Monday Tech Tip: Swackett App
Watch as Wade Wingler demonstrates how to use the “Swacket” app for the iPad. Designed to help individuals decide what to wear based on different weather conditions for the day. 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 […]