Anna Leung, Assistive Technology Specialist at Easter Seals Crossroads, shows us an iOS feature called Touch Accommodation. Touch Accommodation lets people adjust the sensitivity and the way you touch an iOS device’s screen. This is particularly helpful for people who have any motor skill issues. Check it out here:
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Consumer Highlight: Kenny VanDerbur
Kenny worked as a nursing home administrator for years and then his life was forever altered when he had a stroke in 2012. As a result of the stroke, he lost his vision in both eyes. He also lost hearing in both ears. He has 20% hearing in his left ear and 70% in his […]
ATFAQ018 – Q1. How to make outdoor sculptures accessible to people who are blind? Q2. Simple phones for people with intellectual disabilities Q3. Apps for tests/quizzes for students with disabilities Q4. What is your technology holiday wish?
Podcast: Play in new window | Download Show notes: Panel: Brian Norton, Belva Smith, Mark Stewart, Craig Burns, and Wade Wingler Q1. How to make outdoor sculptures accessible to people who are blind? Q2. Simple phones for people with intellectual disabilities Q3. Apps for tests/quizzes for students with disabilities Q4. What is your technology holiday […]
ATU234 – GARI and Mobile Device Accessibility, BuzzClip for the Blind, Charlie Brown Thanksgiving App
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: GARI Accessible Mobile Phones and Tablets with Sabine Lobnig | www.GARI.info The importance of implementing assistive technology […]
AM158 – Message Banking
Podcast: Play in new window | Download 158-11-20-15 Message Banking 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! For individuals who are diagnosed with ALS, MS, Parkinson’s and more, changes in speech […]
Language Builder from Stages App
Language Builder Picture Cards is a top-selling curriculum tool for autism. The developers behind this tool also offer Language Builder, an app featuring six core autism educational activities. The app is professionally designed and used by therapists, teachers, and parents to teach basic language skills to children with autism, speech-language delay or special needs. The […]