Michele Paley from Choice Adaptive shows us the IRIScan Book, which scans documents into a JPEG, PDF, eBook, or MS Office file and allows you to convert the documents to an audio file once it is scanned into one of those formats. Check it out here: Click here for additional information on IRIScan Book.
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ATU424 – Jeremy Curry with Microsoft Accessibility
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: Jeremy Curry – Senior Programming Manager Windows Accessibility Team twitter: @msftenable website: www.microsoft.com/accessibility FCC Chairman’s Award: http://bit.ly/2NjEqbN Candidate Website […]
AM334 – Bellt Alert Covers
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! Many individuals with disabilities are unable to communicate with emergency personnel in times of need. Natalie Bell […]
Parent Advocacy App
Are you looking for a resource to help navigate you through your child’s IEP meetings, 504 meetings, or other school meetings? Check out the Parent Advocacy app on Google Play or the App Store. The Parent Advocacy app was developed for the guardians of children who are deaf or hard of hearing. It helps them […]
Consumer Highlight: Mitchell Zook
Mitchell Zook just completed his freshman year at the University of Indianapolis. He has had a successful year in a large part due to the assistive technology he is using. I visited Mitchell at his home to learn about the services he received through Easterseals Crossroads and how he is using the assistive technology he […]
EyeMine – Software that allows you to play Minecraft with your eyes
By now, I’m sure you’ve at least heard about Minecraft. If you’re unfamiliar with it though, it is a popular, open-ended, first-person game with a focus on exploration and crafting. Unfortunately, many people with severe physical disabilities may not have the dexterity or movement to play Minecraft. That is until EyeMine software became available! EyeMine […]