Communication between deaf and hearing individuals can be quite challenging. Fortunately, there are devices already available to help knock this communication barrier down such as Uni by MotionSavvy. There is also another piece of technology in production called VisiTalks. According to its website, VisiTalks is the first of its kind as it is a unique combination of software and hardware which allows […]
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Monday Tech Tip: Xfinity X1 Accessible Features
Belva Smith, Assistive Technology Specialist and Vision/Sensory Team Lead at Easter Seals Crossroads, shows us how to turn on and off the accessible features on the Xfinity X1 operation system, which will read aloud the cable guide and settings. Check it out here: Belva Smith mentions that the Comcast remote was discussed in a past Assistive […]
ATU203 – Megan Mussano – Communication Strategies for Students with Multiple needs, Apple Watch, Accessibility Minute Podcast Relaunch, Facebook Accessibility, MOOC accessibility and Edx, Audrey Busch’s Legislative update
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. Megan Mussano – Communication Strategies for Students with Multiple needs mkgarrity16@gmail.com | http://buff.ly/1Osr6rR A Week on the Wrist: The Apple […]
AM126 – Driverless Cars and People with Disabilities
Podcast: Play in new window | Download 126-04-17-15 – Driverless Cars 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. Welcome to the future, or should I say the near future, of driving! […]
Vibrating ARC Pen Helps Those with Parkinson’s Write
Something many individuals often take for granted are daily tasks such as eating and handwriting. However, when an individual is affected by Parkinson’s, these tasks are anything but simple. Last year I wrote about a utensil called Liftware, a spoon that helps cancel tremors making it easier to eat. And now there is a new device being tested to […]
Project RAY: Devices for the Blind and Visually Impaired
When commuting to work, we select our favorite albums on our smartphones to sing along to. When traveling, we often type in the destination using a maps app. Throughout the day, we check our email, make phone calls, send texts, and so much more–all on our smartphones. We hold onto these handheld computers with white knuckles because it’s our […]