TextSpeak is a simple, yet powerful keyboard device that generates synthesized speech. Battery powered and portable, it speaks with unlimited vocabulary.TextSpeak text-to-speech keyboard converts text to voice while you type. This assistive technology device is useful for people who may have limited mobility. It is a completely integrated DSP technology that works without a […]
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Coalition of E-reader Manufacturers Files Petition with the FCC
The Coalition of E-reader Manufacturers (which includes Amazon – makers of the Kindle – and Sony – which manufactures its own e-reader) filed a petition with the FCC recently. The petition, basically, seeks to exempt e-readers from FCC rules regarding advanced communications services as they apply to accessibility for people with disabilities. This means that […]
HIMS Lifestyle D630 Desktop CCTV Magnifier
HIMS LifeStyle desktop video magnifiers are among the most helpful magnification devices for extended reading and writing comfort, viewing photos and pictures, and performing hobbies and crafts. This assistive technology is useful for people who have vision impairments and can benefit from enlarged print on every day objects. If you or someone you know […]
Monday Tech Tip: Dewey iPad stand
Carol Girt, Equipment Specialist at Easter Seals Crossroads, shows us head-mounted chin pointer for the iPad. Having trouble viewing the video-click here
ATU117 – Comcast’s Assistive Technology Initiatives (Fred Maahs), Smart Spoon, APM Marketplace Access Tech Stories, Backup your iPhone pictures, Seeing Eye GPS 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: Fred Maahs – Comcast Assistive Technology Initiatives www.comcast.com Smart Spoon, New Apps Help People with Parkinson’s, Essential […]
AM117 – TED Talks about Disability
Podcast: Play in new window | Download Show Notes Hi folks. Welcome to “Accessibility Minute”, your weekly look at Assisitive Technology—those clever tools and devices designed to help people who have difficulties with vision, mobility, hearing or other special needs. Technology, Engineering, & Design – That’s what the TED in Ted talks refers to. Started […]