There are many QR code scanning apps available on the market that help identify objects for those with visual impairments. Envision ELI is a personal assistant that uses unique and special QR coded adhesive labels to identify objects. Unlike traditional QR labels, ELI labels do not limit the amount of audio that can be recorded on […]
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Monday Tech Tip: Accessible Gardening
Jim Rinehart, Assistive Technology Specialist, at Easterseals Crossroads shows us how to make gardening more accessible to people who have mobility challenges. Check it out here:
ATFAQ058 – Q1 Wheelchair ramps Q2 Smart plugs in real life Q3 Using Echo to send text messages Q4 Large print thermostats Q5 Computer and wheelchair interfaces Q6 Cheapest Internet access
Podcast: Play in new window | Download Panel – Brian Norton, Belva Smith, Josh Anderson, Wade Wingler | Q1 Wheelchair ramps Q2 Smart plugs in real life Q3 Using Echo to send text messages Q4 Large print thermostats Q5 Computer and wheelchair interfaces Q6 Cheapest Internet access ——-transcript follows —— WADE WINGLER: Welcome to […]
ATU321 – BlackBoard Ally with Nicolaas Matthijs | ally.ac
Podcast: Play in new window | Download 321-07-21-17 – Blackboard Ally – BlackBoard Ally with Nicolaas Matthijs | ally.ac – Show Notes: Accessible Textbook Options for Students Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired – AccessWorld® – July 2017 http://bit.ly/2tneW2T Ally website: http://ally.ac Ally User Group: https://usergroup.ally.ac Blackboard Website: http://www.blackboard.com/ ——-transcript follows —— NICOLAAS MATTHIJS: […]
AM244 – Nike’s LeBron Soldier 10 FlyEase
Podcast: Play in new window | Download244-07-21-17 Nike’s LeBron Soldier 10 FlyEase 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! Nike has recently unleashed the LeBron Soldier 10 FlyEase, which is […]
How to use Drop In with your Amazon Echo speakers
On Tuesday, I discussed how Echo users are able to make calls to other Echo users. Amazon also released another feature that piggybacks on voice calling called Drop In. The Drop In feature is very similar to Alexa-to-Alexa Calling. However, it is slightly different than voice calling in that it allows users to drop in whenever. When using […]