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: Animotus with Adam Spiers Toyota shows self-driving technology being readied for 2020 (Update) http://buff.ly/1MvKHsv “Halloween” http://buff.ly/1LitG0p Glove […]
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AM153 – Talkin Pictures
Podcast: Play in new window | Download 153-10-16-15 TalkinPictures 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 with autism, who are nonverbal, or generally have trouble communicating, there are […]
Alex Learns to Sort!
“If you want your children to start adopting certain habits such as tidying their room or putting their slippers away, they must first learn which is the right place to store those objects. Once the children have acquired this knowledge, we will be able to assign them small responsibilities.” Such skills can be learned through the […]
5 InvoTek products to increase independence
Many companies aspire to develop products and more in the hopes of granting independence to individuals with disabilities. Some examples of products include any assistive device you can imagine, from AAC devices to both low and high-tech writing supports. Founded in 1988, InvoTek is an example of such company. “Since 1995, InvoTek has focused on pursuing […]
SmartNav 4 AT: totally hands-free mouse solution!
For individuals with limited mobility, they may need to use a hands-free device to operate their computers. There are several options available, such as the Headmouse Extreme or EyeGaze systems. Another possible solution for these individuals is the SmartNav 4: AT, which is another hands-free mouse! The SmartNav 4: AT comes with built-in Dwell Clicking Software and a […]
Monday Tech Tip: Using JAWS with Windows 10 to use Internet Explorer
Belva Smith, Assistive Technology Specialist at Easter Seals Crossroads, shows us how to find Internet Explorer in Windows 10 and to set Internet Explorer to be your default browser for JAWS users. Check it out here: