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: Gonzaga University & Web Accessibility | webaim.org | simplyaccessible.com | siteimprove | Free AT Webinars in November […]
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AM259 – ElBraille
Podcast: Play in new window | Download 259-11-03-17 ElBraille Portable Braille Computer 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! The ElBraille is a portable Braille computer designed for individuals who […]
Amazon Dash Wand with Alexa
Yesterday I wrote about three newer devices available from Amazon: Echo Spot, Echo Plus, and Echo Show. Each of these devices uses Alexa, a cloud-based service that can answer questions, read news, play music, and so much more. Another available Alexa device is the Amazon Dash Wand. The Dash Wand was designed to make groceries […]
3 Amazon Echo Devices
There’s so much going on at Amazon it’s hard to keep up with it all. From Alexa devices to products shipping instantly on Prime Now, there’s something for everyone. A few years ago, Amazon introduced the Amazon Echo. Amazon Echo is a hands-free speaker you can control using your voice. It connects to the Alexa Voice […]
Halloween Fun with Toca Boo
Toca Boca offers several fun, kid-safe apps with loads of open-ended play experiences. The company believes in “the power of play to spark kids’ imaginations and help them learn about the world.” They design their products from children’s perspective to “empower them to be playful, creative, and to be who they want to be.” One […]
Monday Tech Tip: iOS 11 Accessibility Features
Josh Anderson, Manager of Clinical Assistive Technology, at Easterseals Crossroads shows us some of the new accessibility features in iOS 11. Check it out here: