Podcast: Play in new window | Download 249-08-25-17 Orbit Reader 20 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! Did you know braille books are nearly a square foot in size, […]
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Orbit Reader 20
Did you know braille books are nearly a square foot in size, and the average novel spans several volumes? To make books more accessible and portable, Perkins Library introduced the Orbit Reader 20 earlier this month. The Orbit Reader 20 is a brand new, refreshable braille display that makes books readily available like a Kindle. At […]
An Inside Look at Inclusive Education
Summer is fading, and kids are now hopping on the bus to go back to school. And with every new school year comes a unique and exciting set of challenges. “Every class is different. You never know what to expect,” said Timothy Kershaw, a second-grade teacher at Spring Mill Elementary School in Indianapolis. “It’s always […]
MyID Medical Profile
It’s essential to have medical details such as medications, allergies, and emergency contacts readily available in case of emergency. This is where MyID comes in handy. MyID is the easiest way to access, store, and manage all health information. The medical profile is available on bracelets, sticker kits, wallet cards, and an app on your […]
Monday Tech Tip: Ask My Buddy App
Belva Smith, Assistive Technology Specialist at Easterseals Crossroads shows us the As My Buddy app, which is a personal alert system that allows you to use Amazon Alexa and Google Home Voice Platforms to contact anyone in your contact list using voice commands. Check it out here:
ATU325 – BrightSign Glove – Hadeel Ayoub & Phoenix Marcon | www.sensidy.com
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: BrightSign Glove – Hadeel Ayoub & Phoenix Marcon CEO of Re-Voice | www.sensidy.com RESNA NewsBrief http://bit.ly/2w6DGgK —————————— […]