Looking for a device to help learn braille? The 6dot BrailleCoach may be just the tool you’re searching for! It offers a unique way to learn braille by enabling students to work independently between lessons. The BrailleCoach utilizes RFID (radio-frequency identification) technology to identify and speak recorded information linked to the braille embossed tags. 6dot BrailleCoach […]
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Color Enhancer: Chrome extension helps those with color blindness
Color blindness is a real condition affecting up to 300 million people worldwide. It can create difficulties in daily life when discerning color is important (e.g. reading charts, etc.) Fortunately, Google Chrome offers an extension called Color Enhancer to help these individuals better view the internet. The Google Accessibility team developed Color Enhancer for those […]
Tecla Shield: Hands-free control of smart devices
Assistive technology can make things more convenient for some, but for others it makes things possible! Smart devices have indubitably helped thousands of individuals with special needs communicate, control switches, and so much more. However, some individuals with upper-body mobility impairments aren’t able to operate their smart device(s) independently. This is where the Tecla Shield comes in. […]
iClick: Wireless control of appliances
Looking for an easier way to control your electrical appliances? With the new iClick wireless control, you’ll be able to operate these appliances using switches and even your iPad! The innovative iClick device allows users to turn electrical appliances on and off using either: Standard wired switches plugged into the iClick. SimplyWorks Wireless Switches which pair directly with the […]
8 more accessible gift ideas for those who are blind
In November 2014, our very own Nikol Prieto wrote about 10 accessible gift ideas for those with vision impairments. The article has since become one of our most popular blogs of all time! Because that article did so well, I wanted to provide you with even more options for your loved ones with visual impairments. […]
Orion TI-84 Plus Talking Graphing Calculator
Graphing calculators are often a necessity in secondary and higher education classrooms. For individuals who are visually impaired, standard ones are wholly inaccessible. The Orion TI-84 Plus Talking Graphing Calculator is the world’s first fully accessible handheld graphing calculator. The Orion TI-84 Plus Talking Graphing Calculator includes the same functions as the TI-84 Plus. However, […]