By now, you’ve probably caught on that we at the INDATA Project at crazy for new technology, especially smartphone and tablet apps that make assistive technology more accessible to all people. If you’re interested in learning about assistive technology mobile apps, you can find more information here. Today, we’re highlighting the Color ID Free app. […]
Posts in the Easter Seals Crossroads category:
Fleksy, an iPhone keyboard for the Blind
The app Fleksy is an autocorrect app that is powerful enough to know what you meant to text, even if you aren’t looking at the screen. Today thousands of blind and visually impaired users can type faster and easier than many sighted people because of Fleksy. The app aims to revolutionize the way people think […]
National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program partners with Easter Seals Crossroads
iCanConnect has a the National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program that aims to “ensure that every person with combined hearing and vision loss has access to modern telecommunication tools and the training necessary to use them, granting every individual the opportunity to interact with the world as an involved, contributing member of society.” The outreach program […]
Making the Cloud more Accessible with Android and Chrome
People who are Blind or have low-vision face unique challenges when using Cloud services. Google recently led a workshop to share how the company is improving the accessibility of its technologies. Some of Google’s improvements to its Android and Chrome products are listed below. You can read the full list on Google’s Official Blog. Google OS […]
Flood and Water Temperature Detectors for People with Dementia
People who have dementia may have trouble detecting the height of water in a bathtub. This could lead unnecessary damage to a person’s home or even injuring themselves. Here’s a short list of assistive technology devices that can help make life more safe. Starfish Bath Alarm This device sucks to the side of the bathtub. You […]
iPhone Maps for the Blind
People who are blind can use iPhones as assistive technology. A new accessory can turn iPhones into a map for the blind. Relying on headphones may cause the user to miss auditory clues in the world around them. For example, if you’re wearing headphones, you may miss the car horn honking as you cross the […]