Take a moment to reflect on how many times a day you encounter the following: pencils and pens, eating utensils, drinking glasses, doorknobs, phones and more. Have you ever questioned the design of any of these? Few people would challenge the design due to their prevalence. Why question the design of a fork, when it’s […]
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Perkins’ LightAide: Fun and enlightened learning
There are many products and apps available to help children succeed academically. However, several of these may easily lose a child’s attention and/or lack the necessary tools to construct a solid foundation for a child’s academic success. There are many underlying factors that may contribute to a child’s education. First, it is important to note that […]
Monday Tech Tip: Low Vision Center
Anna Leung, Assistive Technology Specialist for Easter Seals Crossroads in Indiana, shows us an app available for Macs called Low Vision Center. This app shows your contacts and calendar in a much bigger font and is compatible with voice-over. Check it out!
ATU155 – Sam Schmidt’s Semi Autonomous Motorcar at the Indy 500, Accessibility of Microsoft Office for iPad, New Social Security Disability website
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: Sam Schmidt www.SamSchmidt.com | www.Arrow.com | www.ArrowSAMcar.com Assistive Technology Update Listener Meetup at RESNA! www.EasterSealsTech.com/meetup Evaluating the […]
Control your computer with your eyes
Susan B. Anthony said, “Independence is happiness.” The quote’s truth was likely questioned in the 1800s, but today many would argue that independence is happiness; this holds especially true for individuals with disabilities. Persons with ALS, cerebral palsy, stroke/aphasia, multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury and other mobility impairments may often struggle gaining and maintaining their […]
Consumer Highlight: Suzanne Sasser
Outside of a three-story red brick senior citizen apartment building on a gorgeous spring day, I met Suzanne Sasser. She greeted me with a big warm smile. I instantly liked Suzanne and over the next couple of hours I learned that she was a very open and interesting person. Five years ago Suzanne was diagnosed […]