Podcast: Play in new window | Download Hey there! 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! Last week I talked about Vayyar Care, which is a fall detection system that works exclusively […]
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Flow – Focus and Pomodoro Timer
There are several apps available to help individuals stay productive and focused. One available Mac app is Flow – Focus and Pomodoro Timer. The app uses the Pomodoro Technique, which is a time management method developed in the late 1980s. Here’s more: “This popular time management method asks you to alternate pomodoros — focused work […]
Scan documents and more with iScanner App
If you’re looking for a way to conveniently scan documents from your phone, check out the iScanner app. The app uses artificial intelligence (AI) technology to make “high-quality scans” of everything you need it to — including official documents, forms, to-do lists, IDs, etc. Using your phone’s camera, you’ll be able to scan, edit, markup, […]
Customize your Android device with Wheel Launcher
Tired of sidebars? Google’s Wheel Launcher is an app that floats on top of everything and provides quick access to your favorite shortcuts, apps, tools, etc. To use Wheel Launcher, just pull the icon on the vertical edge of your screen. According to Google Play’s description, “Unlike other sidebars, Wheel Launcher is designed to operate […]
Monday Tech Tip: Wheel Launcher
Anna Leung, Assistive Technology Specialist, at Easterseals Crossroads shows us the Wheel Launcher, which is a customizable panel that floats on top of the device you are using for quick access to a users favorite apps, tools, contacts, etc… Check it out here: Click here to learn more about Wheel Launcher.
ATU564 – ASL and the BMV with Stephanie Richie, Jennifer Alka, Olivia Wascher and Sophia Wascher
Podcast: Play in new window | Download Your weekly dose of information that keeps you up to date on the latest developments in the field of technology designed to assist people with disabilities and special needs. Special Guests: Jennifer Alka – Community Support Specialist – Deaf Community Services Stephanie Ritchie, MBA, CI, CT – Director […]