MYLE TAP: Wearable Thought Catcher

A recent Indiegogo campaign has launched, introducing the world to its first “thought catcher” coined the MYLE TAP.  MYLE TAP is a touch-activated wearable voice recorder that helps users launch applications and take notes without having to touch one’s smartphone. In order to capture, users simply tap their wearable MYLE TAP voice recorder to instantly capture their thoughts […]

Monday Tech Tip: Blaze EZ Premium Option Pack

Belva Smith, Assistive Technology Specialist at Easter Seals Crossroads, shows us the Blaze EZ Premium Option Pack which is a document scanning stand that holds you Blaze EZ (OCR Multi-player) in correct position to scan documents to then use the OCR function of the Blaze EZ. Check it out here:

ATFAQ008 – Q1. Braille displays for iOS and Android. Q2. AudioNote help Q3. Too much magnification? Q4. Wheelchair in the kitchen Q5. Voice input for Linux Q6. AT conference advice

Podcast: Play in new window | Download ATFAQ008-06-22-15 Panel: Brian Norton, Mark Stewart, Belva Smith, Wade Wingler Show notes: Q1. Braille displays for iOS and Android. Q2. AudioNote help Q3. Too much magnification? Q4. Wheelchair in the kitchen Q5. Voice input for Linux Q6. AT conference advice Q1: Are there braille displays that would work with my iPad, iPhone or Android device? https://www.apple.com/accessibility/ios/braille-display.html https://support.google.com/accessibility/android/answer/3535226?hl=en Q2:  My name is Themba – […]

AM136 The Open Wheelchair Foundation

Podcast: Play in new window | Download 136-06-19-15 The Open Wheelchair Foundation 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 born with Spinal Muscular Atrophy, a form muscular dystrophy, tasks […]

ATU212- Apple Watch and its impact on people with disabilities with David Woodbridge, WWDC 2015 and accessibility, Care Sync 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: Apple Watch with David Woodbridge | davidwoodbr.podbean.com/ WWDC Puts Accessibility On The Radar For Developers http://buff.ly/1LhvZ85 Recap […]

Monitor epilepsy and more with the Embrace Watch

Did you know 1 in every 26 Americans will experience epilepsy at some point in his or her life?  Further, today more than 65 million people are affected by epilepsy around the globe.  There may be several resources available to help warn these individuals of an oncoming seizure, but now there is a sleek, new wearable designed specifically for epilepsy (and more) called […]