Translate words into images with Symbol-It app!

Looking for a way to translate your speech into picture symbols?  Symbol-It is an app that does just that! Symbol-It offers real-time speech to symbol translation.  It’s ideal for individuals who are not quite ready for an augmentative and alternative communication device. According to the App Store’s description of the app, “Any English speaker can […]

Consumer Highlight: Melissa Lopez

Melissa Lopez is a mother of four children and a published author of over twenty books. She was also completely blind until age twenty-two. She was born blind due to lattice dystrophy, a rare corneal disease, which wasn’t diagnosed until she was in middle school. It is a disease of the eye where there is […]

AMAneo Assistive Mouse Adapter Helps Control Your Clicks

Millions of people worldwide suffer from hand tremors. And working a computer mouse can be a nightmare for those with hand dexterity challenges. The AMAneo (Assistive Mouse Adapter) helps people with shaky hand movements or tremors control their computer mouse better. Even if the user’s hand is shaking, the AMAneo filters the trembling of the […]

Monday Tech Tip: Dictation Bridge with NVDA

Jim Rinehart, Assistive Technology Specialist at Easterseals Crossroads shows us how to use Dictation Bridge, which is a voice input software with NVDA screen reader. Check it out here: Click here for additional information on Dictation Bridge.

ATU436 – Aira Part 2 with Greg Stilson

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadYour 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. Show Notes: Greg Stilson – Vice President of Product for Aira www.aira.io info@aira.io support@aira.io Youtube: aira visual assistance ——————————If you […]

AM346 – Beats Studio3 Wireless Headphones

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! If you’re looking for a new pair of wireless, noise-cancelling headphones, check out the Beats Studio3 Wireless […]