Colton Matheson is a guest blogger for the INDATA Project and shares some research about two tablet apps that help keep people with disabilities safe in their homes. Colton writes: When anyone mentions the word “apps” for smartphones and tablets, many people instantly think about games and music and other forms of personal entertainment. In reality, there are […]
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Switches as Computer Keyboard Shortcuts
People that have limited use of their arms or hands may have trouble using a computer. X-Keys, created by P.I. Engineering, is an assistive technology product that allows users to attach switches to your computer via the USB port. A switch can trigger an action on your computer. Connect up to 12 switches to the […]
Firefly for iPad
firefly is an easy-to-use tool for people who have the cognitive ability but not the literacy skills to read text. Users can upload content to the app and it will be read aloud to them. Users simply select a word on the screen and select the green “play” button at the top of the page. […]
Monday Tech Tip: iPad Mounts
INDATA Project’s Equipment Specialist demonstrates how to use two Belkin iPad mounts. Having trouble viewing the video? Click here! Click here to visit our archived videos.
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ATU067 – Protection and Advocacy for Assistive Technology, iPhone5 & iOS 6 Coming Soon, Free Text Help Webinar, CSUN Call for Papers, Gaming Accessibility Guidelines, Tobii Eye Gaze Upgrade, Dragon Dictate 3 for the Mac, Typ-O HD
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadClick the “Pod” link above to listen or subscribe with iTunes. Protection and Advocacy for Assistive Technology (Jim Sheldon) www.ndrn.org ‘It’s almost here’: Apple Media Event Announced for September 12 | AppleVis http://bit.ly/PIJ226 A Free Webinar: Stories of Successful District-wide Assistive Technology Implementations « ConnSENSE Bulletin http://bit.ly/PII3yO What is […]
AM067 – eSpecial Needs
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadHi folks. Welcome to Accessibility Minute, your weekly look at Assistive Technology -those clever tools and devices designed to help people who have difficulties with vision, mobility, hearing or other special needs. Some kids with disabilities benefit from those hard-to-find pieces of assistive technology equipment and eSpecial Needs searches […]