Last week I wrote a featured article on different ways you can participate in National Autism Awareness Month. (If you didn’t get a chance to check it out, be sure to do so!) Today’s post is written to further celebrate autism awareness by providing a detailed list of 3 Apple/Android apps that may benefit individuals with […]
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Listening Power Preschool
Does your student or child have difficulty listening? Poor listening skills may be a result of ADHD, poor auditory memory, autism, language impairment or other special need. The Listening Power Preschool HD app was developed to strengthen listening skills for these individuals and more! The app was created by Patti Hamaguchi, a licensed speech-language pathologist and is ideal […]
Monday Tech Tip: Glide-Live Video Messenger
Belva Smith, Assistive Technology Specialist at Easter Seals Crossroads, show us Glide-Live Video Messenger which is great for those who use sign language to send text messages via video. Check it out here: Click here for additional information about this app: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/glide-live-video-messenger/id588199307?mt=8
ATFAQ027 – Q1. iPad and computer mounting options for someone’s wheelchair? Q2. Any good recommendation for an Macbook charger cable? Q3. What is the most accessible thermostat (Siri and VoiceOver compatible?)? Q4. Any information on the BrailleNote Touch and what should be considered when purchasing a note taking device? Q5. Any suggestions for computer access when the person has both a vision and mobility impairment? Q6. Wildcard: What was your first computer? How was your computer use then different than now?
Podcast: Play in new window | Download ATFAQ027-04-11-16 Show notes: Panel: Brian Norton, Mark Stewart, Belva Smith, and Wade Wingler Q1. iPad and computer mounting options for someone’s wheelchair? Q2. Any good recommendation for an Macbook charger cable? Q3. What is the most accessible thermostat (Siri and VoiceOver compatible?)? Q4. Any information on the BrailleNote […]
ATU254 – Cybathlon with Dr Robert Riener, Facebook uses artificial intelligence, Twitter adds alt tages, The ums and ers of AI
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: Cybathlon with Dr Robert Riener | www.cybathlon.ethz.ch/en/ Facebook taps artificial intelligence for users with disabilities http://buff.ly/1Mbyknt Twitter […]
AM178 – Nesel Packs Backpacks
Podcast: Play in new window | Download 178-04-08-16 Nesel Packs Backpacks Hey there! Welcome to the new and improved 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! You spoke and I listened–Many of you felt I […]