Livescribe Smartpen

Record everything you hear, say, write, and draw. You can replay, organize, search and share your interactive notes anytime and anywhere. The Livescribe  smartpen automatically and wirelessly transfers your recorded notes and audio to your Evernote account for playback on nearly any digital device. This assistive technology device has built-in WiFi to give you access to […]

ATU126 – iPads as a Tool for People who are Older and Blind or Visually Impaired

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: Today’s special episode is with Anna Leung who coordinates an innovative project pairing people who are blind […]

ReadDesk for Visually Impaired

ReadDesk is useful for people who are Blind or have vision impairments. It’s an assistive technology device used for simple scanning, reading and magnifying to make reading easy. It has instant text to speech capabilities. Users can scan, read, magnify, save and listen to any printed material in a natural sounding voice. It also has […]

Glow In The Dark Gripper

People who are Blind or have low vision can use assistive technology in the home to make every day objects easier to see and use. Assistive technology is any device that allows a person with disabilities to live more independently. The Glow in the Dark Gripper is one example of assistive technology that can be […]

Monday Tech Tip: Transitioning from High School with Assistive Technology

This short video, produced by the INDATA Project, explains how assistive technology is helping young people with disabilities transition to life after high school. It explains how assistive technology is helpful for young people, where it’s available and why it helps people live more independently.