There will be twelve new emoji released later on this year depicting the experiences of people with disabilities. The Unicode Consortium released 59 new emoji this week; among them are several images portraying various aspects of the disability experience. The Unicode Consortium is a “nonprofit corporation devoted to developing, maintaining, and promoting software internationalization standards […]
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Echo Show Accessibility Features
I received an Amazon Echo Show as a gift for Christmas and I love it! I set it up in my kitchen so recipes, news, music, and so much more are easily accessible. If you’re unfamiliar with the Echo Show, it is an Amazon Echo device optimized “for visuals and room-filling sound.” The device is jam-packed […]
Zoomax Acesight – Wearable AR Glasses for Visual Impairments
Zoomax offers a myriad of products for individuals with visual impairments. The company offers a full line of low vision products including handheld, portable, and desktop video magnifiers. They now even offer their first wearable: introducing Zoomax Acesight. Acesight is a pair of electronic glasses that “enable people with severe low vision to regain their visual […]
Monday Tech Tip: BJoy Ring Wireless Joystick
Justin Amber, Equipment Loan Specialist, at Easterseals Crossroads shows us the BJoy Ring, which is a USB device that will convert a wheelchair joystick into a mouse to control a computer, tablet, or smartphone. Check it out here: Click here for additional information about the BJoy Ring.
ATU401 – Brendan Morrissey – Founder of iDyslexic
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. Show Notes: Brendan Morrissey – Founder of iDyslexic https://idyslexic.com Lime Scooter Story: https://ab.co/2FTtVXd CES Forbes Story: http://bit.ly/2FOpnS5 Lynq: http://bit.ly/2FS0cOv Padrone Ring Mouse: http://bit.ly/2FQafDD […]
Feelif device – for individuals with visual impairments
Feelif d.o.o. is a high-tech company with a focus on information systems for individuals who are blind or visually impaired. They offer three different types of products: Feelif Device (Feelif Gamer, Creator, Pro): a multimedia device for individuals who are blind or visually impaired; Multisensory digital content: digital games and educational content; Open Platform: a marketplace for content […]