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: Audrey Busch ATP – Executive Director of ATAP www.at3center.net Access the Toolkit here: https://bit.ly/2NjtPy2 Alexa Companionship Story: https://bit.ly/2OAjoXp —————————— […]
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AM411 – MiniVision2 Cell Phone for Visually Impaired
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! A couple months ago, we covered the BlindShell Classic, which is a cellphone for individuals with […]
Mezzo Focus 16 Compact Desktop Video Magnifier
If you are in the market for a new desktop video magnifier, the Low Vision Store offers many different options! One example of their available video magnifiers is the Mezzo Focus 16. According to the Low Vision Store’s description: “Whether you choose to use the mezzo as a compact desktop video magnifier, or as a […]
Tools to Improve the Virtual Learning Environment
Instead of heading to classrooms and cracking open textbooks, more students are now learning at home and interacting with their teachers via virtual platforms. It’s in scenarios like this that Easterseals Crossroads proves to be a vital resource. During the introduction of a recent full-day training session on Assistive Technology Tools and Supports for Remote […]
MiniVision2 Cell Phone for Visually Impaired, Blind
A couple of months ago, I wrote about the BlindShell Classic, which is a cellphone for individuals with visual impairments. If you or a loved one have a visual impairment and are in the market for a new phone, another available option is the MiniVision2 Cell Phone! In sum, the MiniVision2 is a “big-button cell […]
ATFAQ139 – Q1. Websites to teach typing to persons who are blind, Q2. GPS apps to help family know where you are, Q3. Screen reader accessible PDF editor, Q4. Communication with my older parents who feel isolated, Q5. Choosing between iPad Pro 12.9 and 10, Q6. Upgrading iPhones what features should I look for, Q7. Wildcard: What do you use your smart devices for?
Podcast: Play in new window | Download Panel: Brian Norton, Josh Anderson, Belva Smith, Tracy Castillo. ATFAQ139 Q1. Websites to teach typing to persons who are blind, Q2. GPS apps to help family know where you are, Q3. Screen reader accessible PDF editor, Q4. Communication with my older parents who feel isolated, Q5. Choosing between […]