Increasingly, technological advances are being used to improve the quality of life of people with disabilities. An example of such an invention is the Stable Slide Self-Feeding Support. This revolutionary device helps individuals with limited mobility or dexterity feed themselves with minimal assistance. It is especially ideal for people with muscular dystrophy, cerebral palsy, multiple […]
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Digital Accessibility Starts with Literacy
“For some people, an accessible internet literally makes a world of difference.” Web accessibility advocate Joe Devon wrote this statement in a 2011 blog that single-handedly led to what is now the 13th annual Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD), which occurs on the third Thursday of each May. When digital accessibility professional Jennison Ascuncion stumbled […]
Scanmarker Air
Last week, I wrote about the Scanmarker Reader. Another available product from the same company is the Scanmarker Air. According to its website: “Scanmarker Air features an ultra-portable design that allows you to scan wirelessly via a Bluetooth connection to your computer, smartphone or tablet. Use our cutting-edge, patented technology to scan directly onto any […]
Monday Tech Tip: autonoME
During the 2024 ATIA Conference, Erica Greenfelder from Accessibility Services shows us autonoME, which is a device that has both enviornmental control tools and augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) capability. Check it out here: Click here to learn more about autonoME.
ATFAQ191 – Q1. New Outlook app w/ Jaws, Q2. Classroom AT, Q3. AT for Elementary Math, Q4. Mounting device to wheelchair, Q5. Wildcard: top 4 tech considerations for college student
Podcast: Play in new window | Download Panelists: Brian Norton, Josh Anderson, Belva Smith ATFAQ191 – Q1. New Outlook app w/ Jaws, Q2. Classroom AT, Q3. AT for Elementary Math, Q4. Mounting device to wheelchair, Q5. Wildcard: top 4 tech considerations for college student.
ATU677 – WebAIM with Jared Smith
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 Guest: Jared Smith – Director and Researcher – WedAIM Website: webaim.org Wave Tool Link: wave.webaim.org —————————— If you […]