Podcast: Play in new window | Download258-10-27-17 Target’s Cat & Jack’s Adaptive Clothing Collection 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! As if I needed anymore reason to love Target, […]
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Kidizoom Smartwatch DX2 from VTech
I covered three smartwatches for children last Wednesday. If you’re not looking for one with GPS-tracking capability, check out VTech’s Kidizoom Smartwatch DX2. The Kidizoom Smartwatch DX2 allows children to take pictures, videos, play games, and more. This durable smartwatch features a new sleek and stylish design in a variety of colors such as: Black […]
Inclusion Drives Innovation
Inclusion drives innovation. A prime example of this concept lies in the story of Internet pioneer Vinton Cerf. Despite his hearing loss and difficulty speaking, Cerf found himself heavily involved in communications with the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency in the ’70s. His frustration with verbal communication — and his colleagues’ openness to alternatives — […]
LooPo Seat Belt Tension Adjuster
I have been driving independently off and on for the past 7 years. In order to drive independently, I require high-tech hand controls for steering, accelerating, and braking. One of the lower tech items that helps me tremendously is the LooPo Seat Belt Tension Adjuster. LooPo easily attaches to the top third of the seat […]
Monday Tech Tip: Are your apps accessible with new iOS 11 update?
Belva Smith, Assistive Technology Specialist, at Easterseals Crossroads shows us how to verify if apps are compatible with the new iOS 11 Apple update. Check it out here:
ATFAQ064 – Q1 Dragon and auto punctuation Q2 Converting printed Braille to e-text Q3 Help with hearing in meetings Q4 TalkBack gestures on Android Q5 Mounting large smart phones Q6 Notification settings on your smart device
Podcast: Play in new window | Download ATFAQ064 – Q1 Dragon and auto punctuation Q2 Converting printed Braille to e-text Q3 Help with hearing in meetings Q4 TalkBack gestures on Android Q5 Mounting large smart phones Q6 Notification settings on your smart device Panel – Brian Norton, Belva Smith, Laura Medcalf, Wade Wingler ——-transcript follows […]