Podcast: Play in new window | Download Panel: Brian Norton, Josh Anderson, Belva Smith, Tracy Castillo. Q1. Scanning issues in iOS, Q2. Handheld Bluetooth Mics, Q3. Techniques and Guidelines for Cleaning Devices, Q4. Apple vs. PC accessibility, Q5. Chrome Apps for Reading and Writing, Q6. Wildcard: To upgrade or not —————– Transcript Starts Here —————————— […]
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ATU498 – Holiday Show 2020 Part 3
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: David Dreith – President & CEO – Easterseals Crossroads Brian Norton, ATP, CEAS – Director of Assistive […]
AM400- HeardThat App
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadHey 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! Noisy environments can be daunting for individuals with mild to moderate hearing loss. Introducing HeardThat app. According […]
BlindShell Classic – Phone for visually impaired, blind
I originally wrote about an app coined “BlindShell” back in 2015, which was a smartphone app for individuals with visual impairments. The developers behind this app now offer an accessible cellphone: the BlindShell Classic. The BlindShell Classic is a phone developed specifically for individuals who are blind or visually impaired. According to the developer’s website, […]
Consumer Highlight: Sara Banghart
Sara Banghart is a mother of two. Her daughter, Raelyn, was born with Pompe disease, which is an inherited disorder caused by buildup of a complex sugar (glycogen) in certain organs and tissues, especially in the muscles. Due to this disease, her daughter is non-ambulatory and dependent on a wheelchair. A few years ago, Sara […]
Fasta Pasta Microwave Pasta Cooker
Looking for an easier, quicker way to make your favorite pasta? Check out the Fasta Pasta Microwave Pasta Cooker! With the Fasta Pasta Microwave Pasta Cooker, you no longer have to wait for a big pot of water to boil. With this microwave pasta cooker, you can prepare “perfect al dente” pasta with your microwave […]